# City Commission Work Session - November 10, 2026

The City of Oregon City Commission’s November 10, 2026 work session focused first on the Buena Vista House rehabilitation feasibility study. The conceptual estimate described construction costs just under $1 million, plus an approximately 30% allowance for project costs; commissioners repeatedly discussed a total undertaking of about $1.2 million. Commissioners debated the building’s future use, operating costs, historic designation, and the likelihood of private fundraising and grants. No funding or designation vote was taken. Staff was asked to work with the building official and community group on a phased rehabilitation plan—including potential uses, revenue assumptions, costs, and grant opportunities—for a follow-up discussion in late January or early February. The commission also discussed marijuana retailer zoning under Oregon’s state license cap, with some members favoring tighter limits, but took no formal action; staff had recommended relying on the state cap for now.

The commission agreed to close out the city fiber-optic feasibility study rather than pursue a city-operated internet service provider; the study had estimated a passive network could cost about $117 million over 20 years. In project updates, staff reported that a contractor had been selected for the South Fork water-quality building and was preparing a staging plan; no contractor name or contract amount was provided. Staff also discussed potential funding for blocks three and four, including an estimated $4 million cost-sharing approach, a possible $20 million Metro grant, and a planned $15 million National Park Service grant application. No other contract award or spending vote was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [City Commission Work Session - November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA9Pxm0Devs) - CityofOregonCity