Lebanon Oregon City Council Meeting Work/Regular Session 8/12/2026

The Lebanon Oregon City Council held a work and regular session on August 12, 2026, focusing on several procurement and capital improvement topics. Key procurement discussions included the ongoing wastewater treatment plant upgrade project, with design underway and a forthcoming RFP for a construction manager/general contractor. The council also reviewed a $418,000 engineering design contract with Udell Engineering related to the Emerald Crossing development, which involves significant transportation system improvements such as street extensions and a new traffic signal. Additionally, the council approved a $360,000 budget increase for the Grant and Sherman street and utility reconstruction project to add sidewalks and other infrastructure enhancements. The council discussed surplusing and combining certain city-owned parcels for potential sale, pending further action. They also approved updates to the annual fee schedule to improve transparency and reduce some fees. Finally, the council approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME union, including wage adjustments and classification restructuring. Several policy discussions touched on wetlands mitigation challenges, legislative priorities for infrastructure and housing funding, and potential noise ordinance amendments related to refrigerated trucks. Motions to approve contracts, budget increases, and the collective bargaining agreement were passed unanimously.