City of Burns
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The Burns City Council will hold a Work Session on June 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Burns City Hall. Burns residents are invited to attend and give feedback. We will discuss Ordinance No. 26-909. An ordinance of the City of Burns amending Chapter 13 of the Burns Municipal Code to establish a stormwater utility and stormwater service charge and imposing an initial monthly stormwater charge per utility account.
Agenda Packet for June 22, 2026 Work Session: https://aptg.co/bR6xTP
Agenda Packet for June 22, 2026 Work Session: https://aptg.co/bR6xTP
UPDATE: WATER IS TURNED BACK ON. Water will be off on North Alder from East Washington to Highway 78 due to construction going on for the water project. We appreciate your patience while we work on getting this project completed.
Approved City Council Minutes May 27, 2026: https://aptg.co/457lxS
Video Recording of May 27, 2026 City Council Meeting:
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Video Recording of May 27, 2026 City Council Meeting:
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City of Burns Sealed Bid Auction for 2024 Ford Ranger: https://aptg.co/2VFMKT
PUBLIC NOTICE: Railroad is closed between East Monroe/Hwy 78 and South Egan due to construction going on for the water project. We appreciate your patience while we work on getting this project completed.
Burn Ban In Effect June 15th, 2026: https://aptg.co/F5Gf7T
The Burns City Council will be holding a meeting on June 10, 2026 in City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The council will be discussing Draft Ordinance No. 26-909 which is also in the packet. City Council Agenda Packet: https://aptg.co/Q3prH6
The Burns Cemetery Committee will be holding a meeting on June 9, 2026 at City Hall at 10:00 a.m.. Cemetery Agenda: https://aptg.co/rv5_kQ
Approved Planning Commission Minutes May 6, 2026 : https://aptg.co/fHx1c4
Approved Planning Commission Minutes from October 2, 2024 : https://aptg.co/MbJl4r
The City of Burns Budget Committee will be holding a budget meeting tonight at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. It will not be available via Zoom due to a conflicting meeting that will be using the city's Zoom. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and welcome everyone to attend in person if possible. Thank you.
City Council – Filling and Vacancies
The Burns City Council has an opening for a city council member. Please submit a letter of interest to the City of Burns by 6/24/2026. Applicants will be expected to be present at the City Council meeting on 6/24/2026 to present themselves. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Burns City Hall. Thank you for your interest.
Burns Charter Section 4.9 Vacancies/Filling
A vacancy in the Council shall be filled by appointment of the Council. The appointee’s term of office runs from the time of qualifying for the office after the appointment and until expiration of the term of the predecessor who has left the office vacant.
Section 6.1 Qualifications
Applicants shall be legally registered voters.
Applicants shall be 21 years of age and shall have resided in the city during the 12 months immediately before being elected or appointed to the office.
Section 6.3 Oath
Before assuming City Office, an oath shall be taken to faithfully perform the duties of the office and support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon.
The Burns City Council has an opening for a city council member. Please submit a letter of interest to the City of Burns by 6/24/2026. Applicants will be expected to be present at the City Council meeting on 6/24/2026 to present themselves. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Burns City Hall. Thank you for your interest.
Burns Charter Section 4.9 Vacancies/Filling
A vacancy in the Council shall be filled by appointment of the Council. The appointee’s term of office runs from the time of qualifying for the office after the appointment and until expiration of the term of the predecessor who has left the office vacant.
Section 6.1 Qualifications
Applicants shall be legally registered voters.
Applicants shall be 21 years of age and shall have resided in the city during the 12 months immediately before being elected or appointed to the office.
Section 6.3 Oath
Before assuming City Office, an oath shall be taken to faithfully perform the duties of the office and support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon.
Approved City Council Minutes May 13, 2026: https://aptg.co/zDVyH_
The Burns Planning Commission will be having a Planning Commission meeting next Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Burns City Hall. Agenda Packet: https://aptg.co/HZmLyS
The City of Burns Budget Committee will be holding a Budget meeting at City Hall on June 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. and if necessary will hold a second Budget meeting on June 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. : https://aptg.co/SV7B4k
The City of Burns Council will be holding a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant on June 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Burns City Hall: https://aptg.co/7gr4CQ
The City of Burns will be holding a City Council meeting next Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda Packet: https://aptg.co/kr2Cq_
Draft Ordinance No. 26-909 : https://aptg.co/MBMzNV
PUBLIC NOTICE: There is a water main break on the South East portion of Burns from about S. Date to S. Gordonia and from Crane Blvd. to E. Van Buren. Please be patient and careful while driving around those areas as the crews are working diligently to fix the issue.
Due to the ground squirl issue up at the cemetery, our cemetery grounds keeper will be using a Rodenator to try and resolve the issue. This may cause a loud noise at times while they are going through the process. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are work diligently to get things taken care of. Thank you.