July 12, 2022 10:30 a.m.

A ballot measure related to the prohibition of psilocybin manufacturers and service centers in Roseburg could be headed to voters in November.

Monday night the Roseburg City Council asked staff to work on the proposal. Ballot measure 109 was approved by Oregon voters in 2020. It takes effect next year and gives local governments several options regarding manufacturers and service centers.

Councilors adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager Nikki Messenger to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the State of Oregon, accepting a $5 million grant for the Southern Oregon Medical Workforce Center.

They authorized Messenger to execute the required documents to purchase property at the corner of Northwest Troost Street and Loma Vista Drive for $120,000. This would ensure available right-of-way for future street improvements. The parcel is currently outside the City Limits, but is inside the Urban Growth Boundary.

Mayor Larry Rich welcomed Gary Garrisi as the interim fire chief, Tyler Christopherson as the assistant fire chief and Dawn Easley as the new Public Works Director. Rich proclaimed this month as Parks and Recreation Month.

Monday night’s meeting lasted for one-hour.