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Roseburg City Council Meeting 6/22/26
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Knife River Materials Awarded Southeast Stevens Street Pavement Project for $733,317
The City Council approved the Southeast Stevens Street Pavement and Curve Ramp Improvement Project, awarding the bid to Knife River Materials for $733,317. This project involves a grind and overlay on Southeast Stevens Street and upgrades to 18 adjacent ADA sidewalk access ramps. It is part of the city's five-year pavement management plan and incorporates utility work, including waterline, sewer line, and storm drain upgrades. The project came in significantly under the engineer's estimate due to lower-than-expected costs for asphalt, concrete sidewalks, and striping. The Public Works Commission unanimously recommended awarding the bid.
City Council Approves Three-Year Labor Agreement with Firefighters Local 1110
The City Council approved a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement between the city and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1110. Key provisions include: promotional lists valid for 24 months with biennial testing; adjusted leave calendar administration for extended injuries/illnesses; vacation accrual credit for lateral hires based on verified service; overtime defined as hours over 192 in a 24-day period; compensatory time as an alternative to overtime pay; and a maximum of 96 hours of vacation time carryover for post-retirement workbacks. Economic items include a 2% salary incentive for EMT advanced certification and Spanish/ASL fluency, a 1% increase in the deferred compensation match (totaling 2%), and programmed wage increases of 3% annually for three years. The union has ratified the agreement.
City Manager Recruitment Process Update: 15-20 Applications Received
The City Council received an update on the recruitment process for a new City Manager. Currently, there are 15-20 applications, with varying levels of preparedness. The first review of applications will occur in late June or early July, with a presentation of findings to the council expected at the July 12th meeting. Council members were reminded to consider potential candidates for a subcommittee to review applicants.
City Council Accepts FAA Grants Totaling $491,040 for Airport Runway Rehabilitation
The City Council approved two resolutions accepting grant offers from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling $491,040 for the Airport Runway and South Apron Rehabilitation Project. Resolution 2026-14 accepts an Airport Improvement Grant of $300,000 using non-primary entitlement funds. Resolution 2026-15 accepts an Airport Infrastructure Grant of $191,040 through the bipartisan infrastructure law. These grants will cover 95% of the environmental and design costs for the project, which is tentatively scheduled for construction in federal fiscal year 2027. The Airport Commission recommended adopting these resolutions.
Resident Defends Sanctuary City Ordinance Amidst Online Criticism
During the audience participation segment, Melissa Sherwood addressed the council and residents, strongly defending the recent ordinance that reaffirmed Roseburg as a sanctuary city. She criticized online detractors for their 'threats' and 'comments' on social media, emphasizing that Oregon is already a sanctuary state. Sherwood highlighted the economic and labor contributions of immigrants, drawing a parallel to labor shortages experienced in South Carolina. She clarified that the sanctuary ordinance pertains to specific arrest warrant procedures (judicial vs. administrative) and does not condone criminal activity. She urged 'keyboard warriors' to either participate in local government or remain silent.
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