> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://skamania-dispatch.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸ›οΈ White Salmon City Council - May 2025 Meeting Recap - URL: https://skamania-dispatch.ghost.io/white-salmon-city-council-may-2025-meeting-recap/ - Published: 2025-05-28T17:48:25.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-28T17:48:25.000Z - Description: Council welcomes new member, honors Jewish Heritage Month, and debates a new housing ordinance that could change how smaller homes are built and owned in White Salmon. Here’s what happened at the May 21 meeting. - Author: Dispatch Squatch - Tags: White Salmon City Council, White Salmon, Klickitat County **Date:** May 21, 2025 **Location:** City Hall & Zoom ## πŸ‘‹ New Councilmember Sworn In Morella Mora [officially joined the Council](https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/white-salmon-city-council-selects-morella-mora-to-fill-vacancy/article%5F5a96fc05-7a3a-444e-8538-40c32ed79d88.html?ref=skamania-dispatch.ghost.io), taking her oath of office at the top of the meeting. ## πŸ“œ Opening Ceremonies The meeting opened with a land acknowledgement honoring Columbia River treaty tribes and a recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, including a video about the U.S. response to Jewish refugees in 1939. ## πŸ› οΈ Agenda Adjustments Two items were postponed for future discussion: - A transportation funding agreement with Klickitat County. - Review and approval of city vouchers. ## πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Staff & Community Presentations - **New City Planner Introduced:** Rowan Fairfield was welcomed as the new city planner. - **Community Cleanup Recognition:** Rotary Club and Chamber representatives thanked the city and volunteers for a successful event that drew over 140 participants and hundreds of service hours. ## βœ… Consent Agenda Approved Council approved the following: - **Committee Appointments** to the Tree Board, Personnel & Finance Committee, Planning Commission, and City Ops. - **Contract Amendment** with Aspect Consulting, extending their work on city water rights through 2025. ## 🏘️ Major Discussion: Unit Lot Subdivisions A proposed ordinance to allow [*Unit Lot Subdivisions*](https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/february-2025/unit-lot-subdivisions?ref=skamania-dispatch.ghost.io) (ULS) received a public hearing. This planning tool allows multiple small homes to be sold individually on shared lots, supporting infill development and more diverse housing. ### πŸ” Key Takeaways: - ULS supports smaller, fee-simple homes like cottages, ADUs, and townhomes. - Concerns included unclear language, potential conflicts with current zoning, utility costs, and whether ULS should apply to rural residential areas. - Council discussed options to refine the ordinance for clarity and equity. A final vote was not taken. **Resident feedback was largely supportive**, especially for enabling more flexible housing options, but emphasized the importance of clear, accessible implementation. --- ## πŸ“‚ Meeting Materials & Next Steps **πŸ“„ Full Agenda & Documents:** You can view the full meeting agenda, staff reports, and ordinance text from the May 21 meeting here: πŸ‘‰ [White Salmon City Council Meeting Packet – May 21, 2025](https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/whtsalm-pubu/MEET-Packet-aa6e7f01fc44433f99139ae6cec8b9e7.pdf?ref=skamania-dispatch.ghost.io) **πŸ—“οΈ Next Council Meeting:** The next regular City Council meeting will be held on **Wednesday, June 5, 2025**, at **6:00 PM**. Attend in person at White Salmon City Hall or join via Zoom: πŸ”— [Join Zoom Meeting](#https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86092527080) Stay informed, get involved, and help shape the future of White Salmon!