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At the request of residents, Monroe City Council petitioned the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to reduce the speed in Monroe’s downtown core from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. On April 18, 2024, ODOT granted the request and will schedule the replacement of the existing 30 MPH signs as soon as possible.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Monroe, Benton County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at the Monroe Community Center, 605 Main Street, Monroe, Oregon. The agenda for this meeting can be viewed here.

The meeting will take place on June 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM.  The purpose of the meeting is continue deliberation of the FY 2024-25 budget and receive comment from the public on the budget. This meeting will discuss proposed fees and rate changes.

This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected at Monroe City Hall, 664 Commercial Street, Monroe, Oregon, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays or viewed online here.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED WASTE SERVICE COST INCREASE

Mayor Dan Sheets has called for a Special City Council meeting to be held on April 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Monroe Community Center, 605 Main Street, Monroe.  This is an open and public meeting.

The purpose of the Special Council meeting is to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed cost increase in Waste Services that would add weekly recycling and yard debris removal for residents within Monroe city limits. A decision by Council is expected at this meeting.

AGENDA

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING

LOCATION: Vacant Lot (no address assigned), Kelly Street, Monroe (map/tax lot 14533AB05500)

The Monroe Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024, for the purpose of accepting any and all public comment prior to deliberating and deciding on allowing a non-conforming use of property currently zoned as Medium Density Residential.

LAND USE ACTION REQUEST: Allow construction of multi-family housing on vacant property zoned medium density residential. Diversify and expand Monroe’s housing base by providing additional housing that addresses the shortage of multifamily homes and other smaller, more naturally-affordable units within the City.

BASED UPON THE FINDINGS OF FACTS, STAFF IS RECOMMENDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE PETITIONER’S REQUEST TO CONDITIONALLY ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR UNIT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

Copies of the application and staff report will be available for review seven (7) days prior to the public hearing date at Monroe City Hall during normal business hours.  Additional information may be available on the City website www.ci.monroe.or.us.  Inquires may be directed to the City Administrator/City Planner, steve.martinenko∂monroeoregon.gov

This will be an open and recorded public hearing prior to the Planning Commission deliberation and recommendation. The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for this type of land use action though it can be appealed to Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

Winter storms create a higher risk of accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. FEMA and the Red Cross recommend that you 

Prepare:

Make Sure Your animals are Taken Care Of: Have food and water available along and a warm place for them to shelter.

Keep Pipes Warm: Frozen pipes are one of the most common problems caused by winter weather. To keep pipes running, let your faucets drip when temperatures start to drop near or below freezing.

Prepare a DIY Emergency Kit: Pack any essentials you and your family would need if you were to lose power or be snowed in. This can include things like a first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, hand crank radio, car chargers, hand warmers, hand sanitizer, medications, bottled water and non-perishable food.

Check Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Fireplaces and common household appliances such as dryers and furnaces, can produce carbon monoxide. Test your smoke detectors regularly and install carbon monoxide detectors that will alert you if there are unsafe gas levels in your home.

During the Winter Storm Event:

• Avoid travel if possible.
• Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, wear layers of warm clothing.
• Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
• Reduce the risk of a heart attack. Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow.
• Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia and begin treatment right away.
• Check on neighbors. Older adults and young children are more at risk in extreme cold.

Mayor Dan Sheets has called for a Special City Council meeting to be held on December 6, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Monroe Community Center, 605 Main Street, Monroe, Oregon.

The purpose of the Special Council Meeting is to consider information or records, in executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f), alleging City Land Use Code violations on the subject property located at 980 Commercial Street, Monroe, Oregon.

This is an open and public meeting and will follow this agenda:

• After the meeting is called to order, the Council will start in Executive Session with the City Attorney.
• Members of the Public will be asked to leave the room during this time – ORS 192.660(2)(f)
• When the Executive Session has concluded, the Council will again meet in open, public session and members of the public may reenter the room.
• Limited public comment will be heard when the Council has reconvened in public session after the Executive Session has concluded.
• Any decision by Council will be made in open, public session.