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Your simplified guide to the city council of Dallas, Oregon.

The Dallas Signal is an independent blog and does not represent the city of Dallas, Oregon.

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A majority of the Council votes to proceed with the newest Police building option, #5. Next steps include more research and analysis on this option.

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January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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A new 5th option joins the Police building choices for the Council to consider. Plus, an agreement with Falls City, policy updates, appointments, and a Water Master Plan update will come before the Council.

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January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Four Police building options were presented to the Council: a 3 story building (in 2 versions), a smaller 2 story choice, and the original 2 story building.

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December 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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The Police building discussion continues with the City Council reviewing new options in sizes and layouts of a potential new station.

Get ready for City Council with the Prep post:
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December 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The Library hosted many activities and recorded an increase in use over the past year. Plus the Council approved an appointment to the Planning Commission and plans to begin a full review of all city ordinances.

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December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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The Council will consider an appointment to the Planning Commission, review city liens, discuss how to review current city ordinances, and review options for a city owned property off James Howe Rd. Plus, the Library will give their annual report.

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November 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Councilors found agreement on a preferred financing option for a new Police building but more work is still ahead.

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November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Financing options for a new Police building will be discussed and the city looks to expand park shelter reservation options.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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In their annual report, Public Works showed how they help make the city run. Plus, the Council gives initial approval to a fact finding agreement for solar panels off James Howe Rd. and allowing indoor recreation commercial businesses in industrial zones.

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November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Changes to what is allowed in an industry zone and a potential future solar project on James Howe Road are on the Council’s agenda. Plus the Public Works annual report.

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November 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Boost your Signal: Give public comment on the alternate pickleball plan to the Parks Advisory Board on Wed Oct. 22 at their 5:30 pm meeting. Full agenda and packet available here.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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An alternate plan for the 10 new pickleball courts in Dallas City Park moves forward and will seek public comment next. Also, the Council demands information from Republic Services before any rate negotiations begin.

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October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Republic Services is proposing higher rates for 2026 but the city is still waiting for data behind the factors used for the increase. Plus, the Council will hear from the Blue Dragons Swim Team.

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October 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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The Council approved a new ADA swing to go into Dallas City Park, and an updated policy for sidewalk repairs. Plus Councilor Barrientos announces a run for Polk County Commissioner #3.

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October 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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A sidewalk repair policy, and accessible play equipment at Dallas City Park will be considered by the Council.

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October 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The Council approved purchasing the property at 645 SE Fir Villa Rd. for future expansion of John C. Barnard Park. All 4 ordinances passed their readings and 1 of the 3 adoptions had a close 5-3 vote.

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September 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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The Council will consider purchasing the property at 645 SE Fir Villa Rd. for future expansion of John C. Barnard Park, plus 4 ordinances readings (with 3 getting a final vote).

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September 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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The Council got annual updates from the Finance Dept. & City Manager’s Office and passed the 1st reading for 3 ordinances.

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September 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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The Council gets 3 ordinances for their 1st of 2 readings & gets an annual update from the Finance Dept. & City Manager’s Office.

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August 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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The Council approved the next step for the Dallas Golf Club to be annexed into the city, and also approved various changes to city codes.

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August 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Dallas Golf Club looks to be annexed into the city, and various city code changes are proposed.

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August 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The Council learned about local programs to address homelessness and approved some changes to the city code.

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August 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Updates on county wide efforts to address homelessness and changes to the city code will be presented to the Council.

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August 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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A path forward starts to come together for the Council, after a devoted work session on their goal for a Police building in Dallas.

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July 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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There is a lot to cover from last night's Council work session. I'm still working on the wrap up post, & honestly 2 am was not calling my name last night.

So, the wrap up post on the police building discussion will be published on Wednesday morning. Thanks for your patience!
July 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM