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Tue, 10/19/2021
October 19, 2021 — At the October 18, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved an interim agreement with Taylor Morrison Northwest, LLC, to advance the design and construction of Villebois’ Cavallo Park (Regional Park 6) and complete construction of Trocadero Park (Regional Park 5). The parks are scheduled to be completed next summer. The agreement outlines the general funding, design and construction terms until a more comprehensive development agreement may be executed.
At a public hearing, on second reading, the Council adopted the Middle Housing in Wilsonville Project, which updates City development guidelines to comply with new State law and to better meet current and future housing demand by creating home-buying opportunities for a wider variety of families and individuals.
With that action, the Council took two related actions:
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Thu, 10/14/2021
October 14, 2021 — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) are hosting a public Bus on Shoulder pilot project kickoff event outdoors at the Wilsonville Transit Center (9699 SW Barber St.) on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12-1 pm,
Featured speakers included ODOT Director Kris Strickler, Wilsonville Mayor Julie Fitzgerald, Tualatin Mayor Frank Bubenik and SMART/Wilsonville’s representatives to Metro’s transportation committee, including Clackamas County Commissioner Paul Savas and Milwaukie City Council President Kathy Hyzy. SMART Director Dwight Brashear serves as event emcee.
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Tue, 10/12/2021
October 12, 2021 — Wilsonville’s Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating the season with the return of the annual Fall Harvest Festival, a family-friendly outdoor event on the grounds of Memorial Park. The fun takes place from 10 am to 1 pm this Saturday, Oct. 16, in and around the Stein-Boozier Barn.
In the spirit of the season, community members are invited to don their costumes and enjoy pumpkin decorating, live acoustic music from Hushfire, a live Storytime performance, a costume parade and several other fun activities. Coffee and donuts are available for purchase from Divine Donuts.
“We had to get creative to develop a fun family-friendly event that maintains fall traditions while also remaining mindful of social distancing,” Recreation Coordinator Erica Behler said. “By adding a few new activities and moving beyond the barn, we’re giving people more ground to move around and explore.”
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Thu, 10/07/2021
October 7, 2021 – The City of Wilsonville is once again collaborating with Shred-It to allow residents and business operators to safely dispose of sensitive paper documents. The one-time paper-shredding event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 am to 2 pm in the City Hall parking lot.
The City’s Public Works staff and Shred-It have established “contactless” protocols to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Residents are instructed to unload their paper documents into large recycling bins. Full bins are rolled to one of two Shred-It trucks, where the contents are immediately shredded.
There is no charge for this service. Instead, the City is asking participants to make an on-site cash or check donation to Wilsonville Community Sharing, which operates the local food bank and provides social services for community members in need.
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Wed, 10/06/2021
October 6, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants who are interested in serving on City boards and commissions that provide guidance and oversight of City programs.
New terms begin in January 2022 for 10 open positions on four City boards. Volunteer members attend evening meetings (typically once a month) and assist in making policy recommendations to the City Council.
“Anyone passionate about contributing their expertise to help us sustain Wilsonville’s high quality of life should consider applying,” Wilsonville Mayor Julie Fitzgerald said. “We all benefit from the innovation and critical community oversight that engaged board members provide.”
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Tue, 10/05/2021
October 5, 2021 — At the October 4, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council, on first reading, approved the Wilsonville Town Center Streetscape Plan at a public hearing. The Streetscape Plan establishes design guidelines for Town Center sidewalks and streets — including items such as street furniture, lighting fixtures, landscaping, public art placement and pavement design — to create a distinct look and feel for future Town Center streets.
At another public hearing, on first reading, the Council approved the Middle Housing in Wilsonville Project, which updates City development guidelines to comply with new State law and to better meet current and future housing demand by creating home-buying opportunities for a wider variety of families and individuals.
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Thu, 09/30/2021
The October 2021 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles and content:
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Tue, 09/28/2021
September 27, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville is providing 500 free kitchen compost buckets to support residents who have an interest in recycling food scraps.
The Wilsonville-Metro Community Enhancement Program is funding the giveaway of the durable compost buckets as well as educational workshops that illustrate the benefits of recycling and composting.
Kitchen compost buckets make it easy to collect food scraps for composting. Toss food scraps in the bucket and — when the bucket is full — deposit scraps in your Republic Services yard debris bin for curbside removal.
The 1.3-gallon buckets are made of high-quality carbon steel that does not rust, stain or retain odors. They are dishwasher safe and conveniently-sized to keep on the countertop or under the sink. A light-lock lid and two activated-charcoal filters help trap and absorb odors.
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Fri, 09/24/2021
The October 2021 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Tue, 09/21/2021
September 21, 2021 — At the September 20, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $475,000 contract with Romtec Inc. to replace and upgrade the central restroom facilities at Memorial Park.
The project, identified as a priority in the Memorial Park Master Plan, is providing six (6) new individual, all-gender bathrooms that nearly double existing capacity to support more than 100,000 annual park visitors. The project also reduces long-term park maintenance costs and provides more inclusive facilities for park users.
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Mon, 09/20/2021
September 20, 2021 — The City’s popular Bulky Waste Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 am-1 pm, at Republic Services (10295 SW Ridder Rd.) in Wilsonville. The event is provided in partnership with Republic Services, the City’s franchised recycling and waste hauler.
Bulky Waste Day provides an opportunity for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Proof of Wilsonville residence is required.
In lieu of payment, participants are encouraged to donate new, wrapped toiletry items – including soap, shampoo, laundry soap, deodorant, paper towels, etc. – to help Wilsonville Community Sharing’s Food Bank provide critical assistance to local families in need.
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Fri, 09/10/2021
September 10, 2021 — At the September 9, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council, on second reading, approved the adoption of the Twist Bioscience Wilsonville Investment Now (WIN) Zone.
The new 4.4-acre site-specific Urban Renewal Area at the Parkworks Industry Center (26600 SW Parkway Dr.) is the City’s first WIN Zone. The designation provides property-tax rebates to California-based Twist Bioscience, which plans to invest $70 million in capital improvements at the site and create 200 jobs in within its first year.
The Council also adopted a new collective bargaining agreement between the City of Wilsonville and Wilsonville Municipal Employees Association (WilMEA). The three-year agreement is in effect through June 30, 2024.
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Wed, 09/08/2021
September 8, 2021 – Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is accepting Community Opportunity Grant applications through Friday, Sept. 24.
Each year, the City distributes up to $25,000 in Community Opportunity Grant awards from its general fund to provide funding for a wide range of local programs and projects in Wilsonville. Successful proposals support education, diversity, arts, entertainment and community-building programs.
Complete grant guidelines and the online application are available at WilsonvilleParksandRec.com/GrantPrograms.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviews all applications and typically allocates awards twice annually. This fall’s application review date is Thursday, Oct. 14, at 6 pm.
During the most recent funding cycle, last spring, a grant was awarded in support of the Wilsonville Arts and Culture Council.
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Wed, 09/01/2021
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of Labor Day.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Tue, 08/31/2021
The September 2021 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is dedicated to raising awarness about Emergency Preparedness. It includes the following articles and content:
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Mon, 08/30/2021
The September 2021 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Wed, 08/25/2021
August 25, 2021 – The City of Wilsonville is collaborating with local non-profit Friends of Trees for two community street tree planting events to help residential communities recover from tree damage that occurred during February’s ice storm.
For $35 per tree, registrants may select a street tree from a pre-approved list of varieties; the City is covering the balance of the planting costs. Street trees are those trees generally located in front or side yards, or between curbs and public sidewalks on residential streets.
These planting events are scheduled to take place on Oct. 23 and Dec. 4. Residents must sign up for the Oct. 23 event before Sept. 11 at 5 pm. See the list of trees available, and sign up at friendsoftrees.org/get-a-tree/.
The benefits of street trees are numerous; they shield the sun, absorb storm water and increase property values,
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Thu, 08/19/2021
August 19, 2021 — After a one-year absence, the City’s end-of-the-summer Community Block Party is returning to Town Center Park next Thursday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Highlighting the event is a live concert performance from Samsel, a self-described “American Alternative” band with bluesy and rootsy influences.
The fun and music begin at 5:30 pm. Food is available for purchase from Koi Fusion, Dough on the Go and Beats & Eats. Wilsonville’s Vanguard Brewing has been licensed to serve beer to guests over 21 years of age with valid proof of ID.
This free community event provides an outdoor space for people to come together to mingle among friends, family and neighbors to celebrate the end of summer. Visitors are encouraged to act in accordance with Oregon Health Authority guidelines to limit the community spread of COVID-19.
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Tue, 08/17/2021
August 17, 2021 — At the August 16, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved the adoption of the Twist Bioscience Wilsonville Investment Now (WIN) Zone, a new 4.4 acre site-specific Urban Renewal Area at the Parkway Industry Center (26600 SW Parkway Dr.). This economic development agreement, the first established under WIN administrative rules adopted last year, provides property tax rebates to incentivize new capital investment and family-wage jobs in Wilsonville.
Twist Bioscience, a California-based biotech firm, expects to invest $70 million in capital improvements and create 200 new jobs in within its first year of operation in Wilsonville. A presentation from the company highlighted its work to produce synthetic DNA that is (among many uses) supporting safe and effective research to combat the coronavirus.
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Mon, 08/16/2021
August 16, 2021 — Keith Katko, who has more than 22 years of municipal finance experience with the City of Wilsonville, has been appointed to serve as the City’s new Finance Director, City Manager Bryan Cosgrove has announced.
Katko replaces Cathy Rodocker, who retired in June 2021. He most recently served as the City’s Assistant Finance Director, since 2018. For the 10 years immediately prior to that, he was the Finance Department’s Operations Manager. He joined the City’s Finance Department as an Accountant in 1999.
“I am immensely proud to be able to contribute to an ongoing legacy of financial responsibility in Wilsonville, and to serve the Wilsonville community in this capacity,” Katko said. “I have a passion for accounting, and I enjoy the challenges, opportunities and the diverse set of responsibilities associated with municipal finance.”
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Thu, 08/05/2021
August 5, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting a ceremony to formally recognize Memorial Park’s Stein-Boozier Walnut Orchard as Oregon’s newest Heritage Trees. The event takes place on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 11 am Thursday, Aug. 12, at 2 pm at the Murase Plaza Grove Shelter. This event has moved because of excessive temperatures in the Aug. 12 forecast.
The Stein-Boozier Walnut Orchard received the Heritage Tree designation last year by the Travel Information Council (TIC). A planned dedication event in April 2020 was put on hold because of COVID-19.
Attendees can expect to learn some Oregon history from former and current walnut and hazelnut growers, take a walk among the trees, tour the historic Stein-Boozier barn and see original nut dryer shed. The event includes light refreshments and samples of Oregon nut products.
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Tue, 08/03/2021
August 3, 2021 — At the August 2, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved the allocation of $80,500 in Community Enhancement funds at the recommendation of the Wilsonville-Metro Community Enhancement Committee. During this cycle, funding was allocated exclusively in support of projects that aid residents in grinding stumps, rehabilitating trees or cleaning up Significant Resource Overlay Zones damaged in February’s ice storm.
Additionally, the Council authorized the City’s use of an alternative contracting method to contract the Boeckman Road Corridor Project. The use of Progressive Design Build (PDB) contracting provides better coordination and collaboration on the Boeckman Dip Bridge project and three interconnected projects along the Boeckman Road corridor. The improved coordination yields cost savings on the project, which is scheduled to get underway in 2023.
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Fri, 07/30/2021
The August 2021 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, features reports and updates on a range of topics including the following articles and content:
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Thu, 07/29/2021
The August 2021 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Mon, 07/26/2021
July 26, 2021 — Kris Ammerman joins the City of Wilsonville today as its new Parks and Recreation Director.
Ammerman is an experienced parks and recreation professional who most recently worked for the City of Roseburg.
“Beyond his extensive experience, Kris is passionate about creating a vibrant community through parks and recreation. He is a humble leader with a commitment to excellence in public service,” Assistant City Manager Jeanna Troha said.
In Wilsonville, Ammerman’s responsibilities include developing and overseeing recreation programs, parks maintenance and development, senior services and implementing projects outlined in three parks master plans.