The Dalles City Council approved a resolution authorizing City Manager Julie Krueger to proceed with efforts to construct pallet-style shelters for the homeless this winter on the right-of-way on Bargeway Road where it turns behind the City Public Works Department next to NW Natural.  Krueger told Councilors the City will be providing the infrastructure for six eight-by-eight units that can accommodate two people each, but won’t be operating them.  The City will provide the site, portable toilets, a trash dumpster, and electricity.  Krueger said it was her understanding shower and laundry facilities at St. Vincent dePaul will still be available for those who stay in the shelters.  Councilor Darcy Long-Curtiss says now that a location for the shelters has been found, assembling operational plans can move forward.  Tonya Brumley of NW Natural did express concern for the lack of lighting in the area, and The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Lisa Farquharson noted the site’s closeness to the Riverfront Trail.  Krueger said those issues will be monitored and addressed.