NB City Administrator's Report to Council

City of North Bend release - See what North Bend is working on: housing and infrastructure planning, Highway 101 and utility updates, police hiring, library programs, budget plans, and March city events! North Bend neighbors: want the quickest way to see what your City is working on right now? The City Administrator’s Report (Feb. 23) is your go-to update for city projects, public safety, roads and utilities, grants, budgeting, hiring, library programs, and upcoming community events. If you want to know what’s happening in North Bend—and how public dollars are being put to work—grab a copy and take a look. Some highlights from the report... State-funded housing planning work is moving forward. The City received a Department of Land Conservation and Development grant to refine and implement housing production strategies and the Downtown Action Plan, with project scoping underway and kickoff expected in March. Highway 101 / Newmark storm system repair and cost-sharing discussions are underway. City and Oregon Department of Transportation staff met February 19, and the City has stated it intends to shift future maintenance responsibility to the Oregon Department of Transportation after this repair. City crews supported emergency response after a major Newmark water line break. Street Division staff assisted with flooding, debris cleanup, and traffic control on Highway 101 and nearby properties while repairs were completed. Visitor Information Center Hub construction begins March 10. The project has more than $300,000 in outside funding, Knife River has the construction contract, and the Visitor Information Center will remain open during construction. Urban Renewal housing infrastructure project (HIP2603) is out for proposals. The City is seeking consulting teams for pre-design engineering and financing strategy work tied to housing capacity, with questions due March 6 and proposals due March 16. Police hiring and cross-training updates continue. Police applicants will soon be able to take the required entrance exam locally, applications remain open, and drone cross-training with the Fire Department is expanding emergency response capability. Finance is preparing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and fixing payroll system issues. Staff are building payroll projections and budget documents, and they resolved a 2026 software update issue affecting pay voucher withholding displays. Community programming is active across Main Street and the Library. Main Street events include Sip and Stroll and the Community Art Walk, while the Library is hiring, hosting a March dance series, and preparing for the Friends book sale.

NB City Council Special Session

The North Bend City Council will meet in a Special Session, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 California Ave., North Bend.