The city of Burns advises that any property within Burns city limits that is not in compliance with the nuisance vegetation ordinance will be subject to remediation by contractors hired by the city to maintain the property for the owner at the owner’s expense, plus administrative fees. If not paid

The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held June 28. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Darrin Henry of Henry’s Burns Holdings LLC submitted a request for a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for a parcel of land (totaling 158.79 acres) on West

The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held June 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Nancy Gardner resigned from the city manager position, and Judy Erwin was appointed the Burns interim city manager, effective June 12. Councilor Jen Hoke made a motion to approve

The city of Burns is considering implementing a new ordinance presented by the Time, Place, and Manner Committee regarding homeless camping. The Burns council will vote on the ordinance during its meeting on June 28 at 6 p.m. Public comment will be allowed within time constraints. Copies of the ordinance will

The city of Burns is holding a public hearing on the proposed Time, Place, and Manner Ordinance regarding homeless camping on May 10, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If the time allotted isn’t enough, the discussion will continue at a subsequent City Council meeting. The proposed ordinance is in

Burns City Manager Dan Brown submitted the following letter of resignation to Mayor Jerry Woodfin and the Burns City Council on Sept. 14. Dear Mayor Woodfin and City Councilors: It has been my distinct pleasure to represent you, our employees, and this community as your city manager since January of 2021. During the

The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Oct. 13. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Manager Dan Brown reported that he met with Harney District Hospital (HDH) Chief Executive Officer Dan Grigg who shared concerns from the hospital board regarding the Urban

The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held May 12. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Susan Ohlund was present to discuss her request to vacate the right of way on North Hemlock, which was denied during the previous council meeting.  Ohlund explained that the

The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held March 24. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Allison Field of Biz Oregon discussed finance options for the water project. She said some of Burns’ water lines are too small, which is causing water-capacity issues, and they