Kelby McCrae

The council meeting includes a proclamation for Supreme Americanism Week. Business items include a crosswalk maintenance agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation and a review of the previous month's vouchers. The meeting also allows for public comments, staff reports, and remarks from the mayor, councilors, and city manager.

The meeting included the approval of a consent calendar and the formal adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which involved holding a public hearing and approving resolution 26-R1297 to establish appropriations. Agency members also held a discussion regarding future goals and priorities for the urban renewal agency, requesting additional data from the city manager to evaluate remaining funds and projected balances for upcoming planning discussions.

The agenda includes several public hearings and resolutions concerning state revenue sharing, budget appropriations for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and the establishment of water and sewer rates along with system replacement fees. Additionally, the Council will review the Brookings Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project, including engineering services and fee approvals, as well as a change order for the Bud Cross project. Following the Council meeting, the Urban Renewal Agency will hold a session to address budget appropriations for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

The City Council meeting agenda includes a proclamation for Safe Boating Week, a review of consent calendar items, and staff reports on several projects. Key discussion topics cover the airport runway lighting replacement project, including the FAA inspection agreement and contract award recommendation, as well as street paving projects, the adoption of an updated Master Fee Schedule, an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement for school resource officer services, and a contract for wastewater collections improvements. The Urban Renewal Agency meeting follows to discuss dog park equipment, lighting for a parking lot, and district projects.

The committee discussed marketing efforts to encourage tourism in the area, including the fan favorite status of a local business. Action was taken to allocate funds for a print advertising campaign. Informational updates regarding the committee budget were provided, and members shared insights from local event planning efforts.