Rogue River council approves sewer connection for property outside city limits

The Rogue River City Council voted unanimously March 26 to allow a home at 1524 East Evans Creek Road — a property outside city limits — to connect to the city sewer system under conditions set in the staff report.

City Administrator Ryan Nolan told the council that no one attended the hearing in person or virtually on behalf of the applicant but that written materials had been submitted for the record and that staff recommended approval with conditions, including full payment for the connection and an outside‑limits surcharge. Public Works Director Michael Bollweg urged approval on environmental and public‑health grounds, saying staff had concerns about the failing septic. "I would strongly urge the council to approve this so that this will go into the city’s sewer system," Bollweg said.

Councilor Barb Gregory moved to close the hearing and to approve the connection incorporating staff conditions; Councilor Grace Howell seconded. The roll call vote was Gregory‑yes, Moss‑yes, Hilty‑yes, Minegar‑yes, Howell‑yes. The council also directed two corrections to the staff report: the public hearing date should read March 26, 2026 (not Feb. 26), and the applicant submitted additional information on Feb. 7, 2026 (not 2025). The approval covers sewer only; councilors and staff discussed that the connection request did not include a water service extension and that the applicant would be responsible for required fees and compliance with code.