UR district growing as individual projects stall
The budget for McMinnville’s urban renewal district continues to expand with an estimated $2.3 million in revenue projected for next fiscal year. However, delays to two major district projects are ...
Mac's emergency manager wrapping up tenure
The city of McMinnville has a plan ready if disaster strikes, but the expiration of a grant-funded position and potential sweeping changes to federal emergency response leave its future uncertain. Part-time ...
Mac plunges into sewer needs
The McMinnville City Council approved a 4% increase to wastewater rates to adjust for rising costs Tuesday and a $267,634 screen repair project at the Water Reclamation Facility to prevent sewage ...
Mac close to Parks & Rec director hire
Almost exactly a year after former Parks and Recreation Director Susan Muir retired, the city of McMinnville is closing in on a replacement. The city held panel interviews and an internal meet-and-greet ...
HLC decision expected on Second Street church demo
Following two postponements, a decision on demolishing a Second Street church to make room for an apartment complex is expected by the Historic Landmarks Committee on Thursday. In March, the HLC held ...
Mac school board has opening
McMinnville School District is seeking applicants for an opening on the school board. Board member Abbie Warmbier plans to resign in June because she is moving out of state. Applicants for the opening ...
Mac school district budget committee approves proposal
McMinnville School District’s Budget Committee approved a proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year during its second meeting Wednesday night. The proposal will go to the school board for ...
Mac finds room in budget for lifeguards, more library hours
The McMinnville Aquatic Center will maintain operating hours and the library will re-open Sundays after the budget committee voted to use funds previously earmarked for future reserves and capital projects. The ...
Mac PD changes schedule to improve morale, retention
The McMinnville Police Department is hoping a scheduling change will boost officer morale and help with employee retention. Chief Cord Wood presented the department’s annual budget this week, comprising ...
Facility maintenance budget could be reduced to pay for lifeguards
McMinnville planning and public works departments were able to add roles without greatly affecting the city’s general fund through staff restructuring, but planned facility maintenance totaling $1 million may be pared back as budget meetings conclude this week.
Awards recognize those who’ve made a difference
“McMinnville offers opportunities for all residents to be involved and make a positive and significant difference,” said Tom Tankersley, the 2014 Man of the Year, at this year’s Distinguished ...
Mac to offer full summer school thanks to late grant
For the first time in several years, McMinnville School District will be able to offer a full summer school program for students entering grades K through 8, according to Lauren Berg, director of curriculum, ...
Along the Street: Mac farmers market opens Thursday
The McMinnville Farmers Market will open Thursday, May 21, with early season produce such as leafy greens, plant starts and other items like cheese, bread and mushrooms. The market, located on Cowls Street ...
Federal reimbursement remains issue for McMinnville Fire District
The McMinnville Fire District budget passed a largely status quo budget of $32,177,168 earlier this month, despite all-time highs in billable calls and revenue. Rising personnel costs, along with a continued ...
Aquatic center could close Wednesdays without more staff
The need for lifeguard “surveillance breaks” presents a conundrum for the McMinnville Budget Committee: identify nearly $148,000 for more staffing or face closure of the aquatic center on Wednesdays. Several ...
