Ashland City Council - August 4, 2026

The Ashland City Council meeting on August 4, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on real property sales and policy adoptions. The council approved the sale of a small portion of the Brisco School property to the Oregon Department of Transportation for $2,600 to facilitate ADA ramp installation. They also authorized the market-based sale of a larger parcel at 100 North Mountain Avenue, intended for residential multifamily development, with proceeds likely allocated to the city's capital fund. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance establishing tenant protections for manufactured home park residents. A significant policy discussion centered on adopting a citywide integrated pest management (IPM) policy consistent with the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission's policy, with plans to draft an ordinance referencing this policy and addressing operational carveouts. The council also passed a resolution to video record meetings of city advisory committees to enhance transparency. Other agenda items included discussions on committee meeting protocols, public meeting laws, and upcoming budget and capital improvement projects. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically mentioned, but the property sales and policy adoptions indicate ongoing procurement and capital planning activities.