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Council, Commissions and Committees

Dunes City Council, Commissions and Committees consist of mostly volunteer residents who are devoted to giving their time and expertise on issues relating to each Council, Commissions and Committees. Applicants must be a resident within the corporate limits of Dunes City. If you are not a Dunes City registered voter, you will need to provide proof of residency.

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Vacancies are advertised and appointments are made openings arise. Resident appointments are made by the Nominating Committee of the City Council and receive final approval by the City Council.

The Dunes City Planning Commission consists of five voting members, each of whom is a resident of the city and appointed by the Council for a three-year term. The commission plays a crucial role in shaping the community’s growth and development. This appointed body reviews and makes recommendations on land use policies, zoning regulations, and development proposals to ensure they align with the city’s comprehensive plan. The Planning Commission also provides a platform for public input, balancing the interests of residents, businesses, and developers to create a sustainable and vibrant urban environment. Their decisions help guide the future development of the city in an organized and strategic manner, promoting economic growth while preserving the community’s character and quality of life.

Schedule

The Planning Commission meets the fourth Thursday of the month for Regular Sessions beginning at 6 p.m, at Dunes City Hall.

Live Stream

Live streams of Planning Commission meetings are provided to the maximum extent possible. Links to the live stream, and recording, are posted in the "Recording" column in the Agenda & Minutes area below.

Members

Position
Name
Term Ends
Commission Chair
Rapunzel Oberholtzer
01/20/2027
Commissioner
Vacant
Commissioner
Sean Grundon
01/19/2028
Vice Chair
Gail Nichols
01/21/2026
Commissioner
Jamie Gorder
01/20/2027

Recent Agendas and Minutes

Date
Type
Agenda Title
Packet Title
Minutes
Recording
03/27/2025
Regular Session
PDF
PDF
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YouTube.com
02/27/2025
Regular Session
PDF
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YouTube.com
01/23/2025
Regular Session
PDF
PDF
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12/12/2024
Special Session
PDF
PDF
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11/21/2024
Regular Session
PDF
PDF
PDF
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11/07/2024
Special Session
PDF
PDF
PDF
Not Available
10/24/2024
Regular Session
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MS Teams
09/26/2024
Regular Session
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MS Teams
08/22/2024
Regular Session
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07/25/2024
Regular Session
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06/27/2024
Regular Session
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05/22/2024
Special Session
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04/25/2024
Regular Session
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03/28/2024
Regular Session
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02/22/2024
Regular Session
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01/25/2024
Regular Session
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No Quorum - cancelled
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12/14/2023
Special Session
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11/16/2023
Special Session
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10/26/2023
Regular Session
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09/28/2023
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08/24/2023
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07/27/2023
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06/22/2023
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05/25/2023
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04/27/2023
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Mailing Address

PO Box 97

Westlake, OR 97493

City Hall

82877 Spruce St.

Westlake, OR 97493​

Office Hours

​Monday - Thursday

10AM - 4PM

Phone

541.997.3338

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