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Meeting held April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm at City Hall, Council Room 200
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
1.0 Call to Order & Flag Salute
2.0 Public Input
3.0 Approval of Minutes
3.1 1/26/26 Minutes
3.2 2/11/26 Minutes
3.3 2/25/26 Minutes
3.4 4/8/26 Minutes
3.5 4/29/26 Work Session Minutes
4.0 Financial Report
Bank Statement
Visa Reports
Banking List
Deposit Detail
Past Due Report
5.0 New Business
5.1 Hemlock CPA Report- if available
5.2 Fence Height Variance - Chandler
5.3 Purchasing Policies
• Resolution Adopting the Public Purchasing and Contracting Policy
• Exhibit A – Public Purchasing and Contracting Policy
• Exhibit B – Sole Source / Limited Competition Justification Form (SSP)
• Credit Card and Limited Purchasing Authority Authorization Form
• Staff Training & Acknowledgment Form
5.4 Charter Committee Update
5.5 Audit Requirements
5.6 Blue Mountain Networks Franchise Update
5.7 Rooster Complaint - Gorge Vista - 207 Columbia
5.8 Wasco Electric Economic Development Grant
6.0 Unfinished Business
Biggs IGA
Transient Lodging Tax
Fuel Tax
Sewer System Repair
Interest Earnings Options
Rate Study Update
.gov Domain
Gorge Vista
7.0 Reports
Mayor:
Public Works:
City Recorder:
8.0 Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
FY 26-27 Budget Meeting is scheduled for: Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
*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