# City of Grants Pass City Council Workshop, September 14, 2026

The City of Grants Pass City Council held a workshop on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on two key topics: interviews for candidates to the Historical Building and Sites Commission (HBSC) and a detailed presentation on the Washington Midland Redevelopment Plan. The council interviewed two candidates for the HBSC, discussing their backgrounds, goals, and perspectives on historic preservation and economic development in downtown Grants Pass. The council planned to appoint two members at the upcoming meeting. The redevelopment plan presentation by consultants from First Forty Feet and Leland Consulting covered preferred development scenarios emphasizing housing over commercial expansion, infrastructure improvements, zoning changes, and financial feasibility including the impact of prevailing wage laws on construction costs. The council engaged in extensive discussion on market conditions, infrastructure costs, and potential incentives for developers. Additionally, the council reviewed the possibility of reinstating a commercial sign overlay for properties near the I-5 interchanges, discussing sign size, height limits, digital signage, and overlay boundaries. The council expressed interest in proceeding with drafting an overlay policy with community input. Finally, the council voted unanimously to remove the city manager's salary from the non-bargaining salary structure to allow for executive flexibility. The workshop concluded with agenda updates and future calendar discussions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Grants Pass City Council Workshop, September 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7VxBw1u8nk) - City of Grants Pass