City Council Work Session - 6/10/2026 - 4:00 PM

The City of Bend, Oregon City Council held a work session on June 10, 2026, focusing primarily on the future development of a new city hall and related downtown property disposition strategies. Staff and consultants presented a highest and best use analysis of several potential sites, including 15th Street, downtown, and the Franklin area, evaluating financial feasibility, development potential, and public benefits. The council discussed the merits of focusing city hall development on the 15th Street site and the First Street property in the Bend Central District (BCD), with a majority supporting staff recommendations to prioritize these locations while excluding downtown sites from immediate consideration. Next steps include pursuing lease extensions or purchase options for the Wall Street Annex, conducting space programming updates, initiating visioning exercises for the Franklin site, and coordinating with the community advisory board for property disposition and development partnerships. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed supplemental transportation system development charge (SDC) for the southeast area to fund key infrastructure projects, including roundabouts and road improvements, with consensus to proceed with the notification process. The meeting also included updates from the Downtown Bend Business Association on economic vitality initiatives and a preview of upcoming work sessions on utility rates and infrastructure requirements for infill development.