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Meeting held February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm at City Hall, Council Room 200
*Agenda subject to change
City Council Meeting Agenda
1.0 Call to Order & Flag Salute
2.0 Public Input
3.0 Approval of Minutes
3.1 December 10, 2025 Meeting
3.2 January 14, 2026 Meeting
4.0. Financial Report
Past Due Report
5.0 New Business
5.1 Accept Meeting Schedule
5.2 Single Family Dwelling in R (10) Gorge Vista
5.3 New Address 630 Biggs Rufus Hwy
5.4 Nilson Road Approach
5.5 Housing Code Statement
5.6 ADU Code Amendment Discussion
5.7 USDA Emergency Grant
5.8 PFAS (Forever Chemicals) testing
5.9 Pump at Well #3
5.10 Dust from city property
5.11 TGM Grant Match Shortfall Options
5.12 Spring Clean Up
6.0 Unfinished Business
Sewer System Repair
Camera Placement
Interest Earnings Options
Rate Study Update
CPA Update
Purchasing Policies
PP&L Claim Update
Blue Mountain Franchise Fee Update
Grant Update
.gov Domain
7.0 Reports
Mayor:
Public Works:
City Recorder:
8.0 Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
FY 26-27 Budget Meeting #1 is scheduled for Wednesday March 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm
9.0 Adjournment of Regular Council Meeting
*Agenda subject to change
*Agenda subject to change

City of Rufus City Council Meetings
Join us for the City of Rufus’ monthly City Council meetings! These gatherings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. You’ll find us at City Hall, located at 304 W 2nd Street, Room 200. It’s an excellent opportunity to engage with local governance and stay informed about community matters. We look forward to seeing you there!.
The Council is composed of the Mayor, and four Council Members from the city at large.
Mayor Austin Evans
Council Position 1 Dan Funkhouser
Council Position 2 Wendy Boyer
Council Position 3 Daniel Ruise
Council Position 4 Fred Fahrni
City of Rufus
304 W. 2nd Street, PO Box 27, Rufus OR 97050

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