City Council Meetings Schedule City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of the month for Regular Sessions beginning at 6 p.m. Live Stream Live streams of City Council 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. Citizen Input Citizens have several opportunities to speak to Council - First - Toward the end of the meeting the Mayor calls for Citizens to provide input on items not discussed in Public Hearing Second - During the Public Hearing portion of an Item of Business Additionally, Citizens may submit input to the Council in writing. These letters will be delivered to the Council but will not be read aloud or included in the meeting minutes. Write to us City Council City of Dunes City PO Box 97 Westlake, OR 97493 E-mail us city.council@dunescity.gov Online Community Feedback Form Oregon Public Meeting Law All Council Meetings are conducted per Oregon Public Meetings Law. If you believe a public body has violated this law, you can file a written complaint by emailing recorder@dunescity.gov , mailing it to Dunes City Recorder, PO Box 97, Westlake, OR 97493, or coming to City Hall during regular business hours. More information can be found here . Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes Archived Agendas Archived Minutes Filter by Year Name Date Agenda Packet Community Input Minutes Streaming Link CCRS-2026.10.21 10/21/2026 PDF PDF Not Available Not Available Zoom.us CCRS-2026.10.7 10/07/2026 PDF PDF Not Available Not Available YouTube.com CCRS-2026.9.16 09/16/2026 PDF PDF Not Available Not Available YouTube.com CCRS-2026.9.2 09/02/2026 PDF PDF Not Available PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.8.19 08/19/2026 PDF PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.8.5 08/05/2026 PDF PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.7.15 07/15/2026 PDF PDF Not Available PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.07.01 07/01/2026 PDF PDF Not Available PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.6.17 06/17/2026 PDF PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.6.3 06/03/2026 PDF PDF Not Available PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.5.20 05/20/2026 PDF PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com CCRS-2026.5.6 05/06/2026 PDF PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7

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. 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. Planning Commission Budget Committee 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 John Colwell 05/28/2028 Commissioner Sean Grundon 01/19/2028 Vice Chair Gail Nichols 01/21/2026 Commissioner Jamie Gorder 01/20/2027 Recent Agendas and Minutes Archived Minutes Filter by Year Date Type Agenda Title Packet Title Minutes Recording 10/22/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available Not Available 09/24/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available Not Available 08/27/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available Not Available 07/23/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available Not Available 06/25/2026 Regular Session Cancelled Cancelled Not Available Not Available 05/28/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available Not Available 03/26/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available 03/06/2026 Special Session PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com 02/26/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF PDF YouTube.com 01/22/2026 Regular Session PDF PDF PDF Not Available 10/30/2025 Special Session PDF PDF PDF Not Available 09/04/2025 Special Session PDF PDF PDF Not Available The Dunes City Budget Committee is comprised of the Mayor, City Council and seven citizen members appointed by the Council for three-year terms. The committee is essential in overseeing the financial planning and fiscal health of the community. This committee, comprised of city officials and community members, reviews and evaluates budget proposals to ensure the efficient and effective use of city resources. They work closely with various departments to prioritize spending, support essential services, and long-term capital projects. The Budget Committee also seeks to maintain financial stability, transparency, and accountability, encouraging public participation in the budgeting process. Their diligence ensures that the city operates within its means while addressing the needs and aspirations of its residents. Schedule The Budget Committee will meet one to three times in the spring of each year to review and possibly revise the proposed City budget before it is formally adopted by the City Council. Live Stream Live streams of Budget Committee 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 Budget Officer Vacant Citizen Member Linda John Citizen Member Joe Giammona Citizen Member Alan Snow Citizen Member Mike Zenk Citizen Member Vacant Citizen Member Vacant Citizen Member Vacant Recent Agendas and Minutes Archived Minutes Filter by Year Date Type Agenda Minutes Recording Title 02/18/2026 Agenda & Packet PDF YouTube.com 04/30/2025 Agenda & Packet PDF pdf Not Available 03/05/2025 Agenda & Packet PDF PDF YouTube.com 05/07/2024 Regular Session PDF Not Available 04/03/2024 Regular Session PDF PDF Not Available 03/13/2024 Regular Session PDF Not Available

Dunes City A Nice Place to Live PERMITS aca-oregon.accela.com/OREGON/Welcome.aspx 2026 Election Candidate Statements updated 09/29/2026 (Some spacing and formatting was automatically adjusted in the upload process) Enter Short-Term Rental Initiative The ballot initiative, Measure #20-386, is listed below. The City has no official position on the matter, but plenty of information may be found online to help you make an informed decision. Public Notices & News Notice of Ballot Title Filed on 3/24/26 for inclusion in the 11/3/26 General Election Dunes City Zoning Map Ordinance 275 (Chapter 155) Revisions Historical News Listing Dunes City Schedule Provide Your Input Please take a minute to provide your input through the 2024 Community Survey. Start Now Stay Informed Sign up for our newsletter View our latest newsletter

City Permits, Forms and Information Here you will find all the necessary information and forms to obtain permits for various activities in the city. Our goal is to make the process smooth and efficient as possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out us if you have questions or concerns. Permit applications must be submitted and managed through: Oregon ePermitting Site. In-person assistance with applications may be available if staffing levels allow. Please be advised that Dunes City does not collect property tax and is not a full-service city. A computer and internet access are available at City Hall upon request. New Home Builds FAQs Dunes City Building Setback Requirements Septic Setback Requirements Required Electrical Inspections Required Building Inspections Exterior Wall Enhanced Drainage NW Code Important Links NW Code Additional Energy Options ORSC Wind and Seismic References Misc City Forms Employment Application Permit Administrator – Job Description Planning Secretary – Job Description Administrative Assistant – Job Description Code Enforcement Officer - Job Description Information Request Dunes City Hall Rental Application Complaint Septic Inspection Septic Inspection Form DEQ Septic Inspectors- Approved List Permits Structural Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Conditional Use Permit Demolition Temporary Occupancy Permit Excavation & Grading Tree & Vegetation Removal Land Division Form- Subdivision and Partition Right-of-Way Facilities Placement Permit Manufactured Dwelling Property Owner/Construction Responsibility Form Event Permit Water Single Owner Transfer of Ownership Vacant Property Community System Permit Extension Form Appeal to City Council Application Business License Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Management Permit Form Short-Term Rental Short-Term Rental Application Short-Term Rental Renewal Short-Term Rental Complaint Chart New Home Builds FAQs Dunes City Building Setback Requirements Septic Setback Requirements Required Electrical Inspections Required Building Inspections Exterior Wall Enhanced Drainage NW Code Important Links NW Code Additional Energy Options ORSC Wind and Seismic References Misc City Forms Employment Application Code Enforcement Officer - Job Description Administrative Assistant – Job Description Public Information Records Request Dunes City Hall Rental Application Complaint Septic Inspection Septic Inspection Form DEQ Septic Inspectors- Approved List Septic Land Use Compatibility Statement DEQ Do I Need A Permit? Oregon law requires you to obtain permits for a range of work on your home to ensure that the improvements meet minimum building standards to ensure safe workmanship. Permits are required for all new construction as well as for specific alterations to existing homes, which include structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical changes. The true value of the permit lies in the accompanying expert inspection of your project. The person performing the work, whether it is a homeowner or contractor, is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits. Once the permit is issued, you can begin work. The permit must be on site and available to the inspector and if your permit has accompanying approved plans, they must be available as well. Your permit expires if work is not started within 180 days from its issuance. Once you have begun work, your permit expires if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days or more. If you cannot work within a 180 day period but do not wish to abandon the project, you need to submit a written request to extend your permit for an additional 180 days. The links below describe which types of projects require a permit and which ones do not. Keep in mind that the descriptions only apply to one or two-family dwellings. If you still are not sure whether you need a permit, locate and contact the building department responsible for your area. Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Residential

Short-Term Rentals Here you will find all the information related to Short Term Rentals in the City of Dunes City. Permitted Short Term Rentals https://lcog.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/a24e3cd79a0043b681fa76d44a6cf3a5 Name Address Emergency Contact Phone Number Wells 5192 Russell Dr, Florence, OR 97439, USA Steve Wells 541-410-7273 Knight 5250 Plutos Promenade, Florence, OR 97439, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 Winningham 83565 Woodland Ln, Florence, OR 97439, USA Joe & Linda Winningham 541-890-8596 Winningham 83485 Clear Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439, USA Joe & Linda Winningham 541-890-8596 Widmer 5188 Russell Dr, Florence, OR 97439, USA Terra Firma Properties 541-999-4149 Donohue 5175 Russell Drive, Dunes City, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 McGuire 84308 Alder Drive, Dunes City, OR, USA Jerry McGuire 310-503-2446 Gary Kripe 5688 Shady Lane, Dunes City, OR, USA Gary Kripe 541-999-0843 T Main Properties 4838 Lake Blvd, Dunes City, Westlake, OR, USA Tara Smith 541-233-8615 Altemus 82823 Lake Blvd, Westlake, OR 97493, USA Angelia Walker 458-210-8469 Lapping 4777 Pacific Ave, Dunes City, Westlake, OR, USA Wonda Hill 541-590-2773 Lane-Farrell 83727 U.S. 101, Dunes City, OR, USA Troy Kenney 971-413-4335 Lazarow 83518 Woodland Lane, Dunes City, OR, USA Terra (Avari) 971-413-4335 Mulvihill 5510 Huckleberry Lane, Dunes City, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 Mitchell 83437 Hwy 101, Dunes City, OR, USA James Mitchell 541-991-2026 Anderson 83435 Hwy 101, Dunes City, OR, USA Deena Mitchell 541-991-2026 Fattal 5445 Little Woahink Drive, Dunes City, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 Helmuth 83570 Woodland Lane, Dunes City, OR, USA Terra (Avari) 971-413-4335 Masters 5350 Boy Scout Road, Florence, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 Cournoyer 83925 Cloud 9 Road, Dunes City, OR, USA Terra (Avari) 971-413-4335 Berns 84284 Alder Drive, Dunes City, OR, USA Lindsey Holcroft 858-999-6990 Douek Trust 5044 Ford Way, Dunes City, OR, USA Terra (Avari) 971-413-4335 Arreda Booze 83627 Hwy 101, Dunes City, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 LNM Capital Partners 83750 Rio DR, Dunes City, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581 Nash Galpern 5441 Huckleberry Lane, Dunes City, OR, USA Larry Buss 541-991-2059 Silkie Towers 5404 Buckskin Bob Rd, Dunes City, OR, USA Jim Donohue (I-Trip) 541-961-6581

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History of Dunes City In a 1957-58 Pacific Coast Recreation Area Survey, the National Park Service (NPS) initiated plans to incorporate a large area for preservation as the Oregon Dunes National Seashore. Various lands were previously acquired by the NPS in the United States for similar purposes. Some of these properties could not be purchased at a “reasonable price” from their owners. Therefore, the properties were condemned and acquired by the government anyway through eminent domain laws at prices set by the government and the property owners lost what they believed was the real value of their property. Residents of Dunes City sought to avoid this by incorporating and becoming a fully functioning municipality. Dunes City was formally organized in August 1963. The town’s first meeting took place in the Woahink Lake home of Doctor E.S. Stong and in addition to Dr. Stong, the first Council members present were Phil Himmel (first Mayor), Martin Christensen, Ray Riesenhuber and Clair Hammond. The first order of business brought before the new city was the appointment of a municipal judge, Bill Grenbremer, and the first ordinance passed concerned the construction of new houses and subdivisions within the city boundaries. A rather challenging problem for this new council was the Oregon state law which required all cities to adopt a budget before any spending could take place. No revenues could be collected until the following July when liquor and gas taxes would become available, so residents dedicated to the formation of Dunes City contributed the initial funds required for operations and this formed the basis for the City’s first budget. Initially there was a five person Budget Committee comprised. David Dier, Bernie LaForge, Ray Smith, Ted Simmoneau, and Bob Merz. Their initial budget required a vote of approval by the residents of Dunes City before any money could be spent so it is no surprise that Mayor Himmel was busy soliciting pledges of support from local residents. Martin Christensen headed the Council’s Census Committee, which was charged with the responsibility of counting the Dunes City population. A census was required for the calculation and receipt of gas tax and liquor license revenues. This effort was vital to future Dunes City budgets and funding. There were many challenges facing this fledgling city. Decisions would be required regarding sanitation and building codes, completion of census data, zoning, lawsuits, personnel, roads and police requirements. To help guide the Dunes City Council through it’s infancy, John Luvaas was employed as the first City Attorney. More detailed information is available about these issues in a special scrapbook, which was assembled by local historians and is maintained at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum in their library archives. Of special interest is a copy of the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Question and Answer survey, which was created to answer questions regarding the government’s future proposed use and preservation plans for the Dunes Seashore Area.

Edward Daniel McGuire, Mayor  Mayor McGuire was appointed Mayor mid-term October 2023 to serve the residents of Dunes City Oregon. Prior to his appointment as Mayor, he served on the Dunes City Planning Commission from February 2023 until October 2023. My Story I currently work part time from home as an Investigator for the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, responsible for investigation of complaints against licensed Engineers and Surveyors in Nevada. I have over 35 years of experience in municipal government and civil engineering of infrastructure. My career included engineering design, review, construction administration and construction management, maintenance and operations of a large city. I am active in the professional community and was elected to the grade of Fellow in 2013 by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and received the Presidents Medal in 2018. I am currently the Chair of the ASCE Annual Convention Advisory Committee responsible for the content of the annual convention. I was also President of the Southern NV Branch of ASCE. I was a volunteer and scout leader with the Boy Scouts of America for over 23 years. I received a Silver Beaver from the Las Vegas Area Council in 2008. I was also a volunteer race official for the Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts (SNORE) for 14 years. Ed received the SNORE Presidents Award in 2010 for outstanding service. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1992. Contact I'm always looking for to hear from members of the community. mayor@dunescity.gov