City of Burns

City Council Agenda Packet October 8, 2025 - Updated:
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City Council Agenda Packet October 8, 2025:
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All outdoor burning restrictions have been lifted for the City of Burns:
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Approved City Council Minutes September 10, 2025:
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Burns Chief of Police Position:

General Duties: The Chief of Police manages and directs all aspects and operations of the Burns Police Department,
including, without limitation, criminal investigations, community policing, crime prevention, and planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of department personnel. The Chief of Police is responsible for the development and implementation of department budgets, goals, and objectives. The Chief of Police provides managerial expertise and citywide organizational issues and advises the City Manager and Council on public safety and other matters. The Chief of Police works under the general guidance and direction of the City Manager.

Approved Special Meeting Minutes August 29, 2025:
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Approved City Council Minutes September 10, 2025:
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City Public Works Crews will be working on locating a Water Main Break in the W. E st and N. Alvord Ave area. Expect water interruptions throughout the day in this area.  Please be careful driving while our crews are working on the issue.

City Council Agenda Packet September 24, 2025:
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Approved City Council Minutes August 27, 2025:
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Hospice Gathering for Lost loved Ones:
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The City of Burns will be closed on Monday September 15, 2025, due to illness. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

September 17, 2025 Work Session Meeting:
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Work Session Agenda Packet September 17, 2025 - Updated:
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City Council Agenda Packet September 10, 2025:
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City Council Work Session Agenda Packet September 17, 2025:
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Cemetery Agenda Packet September 9, 2025 (1):
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Airport Budget Review Meeting Agenda_09.08.2025:
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Airport Committee Meeting Agenda_09.08.2025:
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The City of Burns is proud to announce the Outstanding Performance of our Water System. A recent water system survey was conducted with the Oregon Health Authority the main purpose of the survey is evaluate the entire water system in terms of supplying safe drinking water to the public. Water systems facilities and records were found to be well maintained. No significant deficiencies or rule violations. As an outstanding performer it takes a collective effort of our entire team and immense pride we play to ensure our community has access to clean and safe drinking water from maintaining water quality to improving infrastructure and implementing innovative technologies.

The City of Burns has successfully completed their search for the next City Manager. We are happy to announce that on Tuesday, September 2, the city offered the position to Brenda Engebretson and she has accepted. She will begin her position with the City on September 22, 2025. Ms. Engebretson has lived in Harney County for 13 years and the council believes that her knowledge of the area coupled with her background and training makes her a perfect fit to move forward with the projects and vision that the city has worked hard to implement.

We all couldn’t be happier that we found her!

Judy Erwin
City Manager
City of Burns Oregon

Approved City Council Minutes August 13, 2025:
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