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Thu, 07/23/2020
July 23, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting an online virtual meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, 7-8 pm, geared towards hearing from the Latinx families of the Wilsonville area regarding a vision for a vibrant and diverse cultural scene.
The meeting is part of the City’s public engagement focused on developing a Wilsonville Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy. The meeting is open to the public and provides an opportunity for public comment. Spanish language translation is to be available.
The meeting is to held online via Zoom
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Wed, 07/22/2020
Residents laud City’s mobility improvements, lament housing costs
July 22, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville recently concluded its biennial community survey, with results illustrating that a large majority of Wilsonville residents maintain an affinity for their community and generally appreciate the quality of local services and amenities.
Among the survey’s 630 respondents, 95% rated Wilsonville as an ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ place to live; 91% indicated a positive quality of life. Among the 35% respondents who indicated their opinion of Wilsonville has changed in the last 12 months, twice as many (24% > 11%) have a more favorable opinion than they did a year ago.
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Wed, 07/22/2020
June 22, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville is extending until Sunday, Aug. 2, the deadline for submitting public comments on two cultural surveys underway.
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Tue, 07/21/2020
July 21, 2020 — At the July 20, 2020, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the City Council extended the local state of emergency until Sept. 11, allowing the City to continue to coordinate an effective COVID-19 response by redirecting funding for emergency use as needed, implementing mutual-aid agreements with other public agencies and otherwise adjusting operations in the interest of public welfare.
The Council and the Urban Renewal Agency board both approved an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Urban Renewal Agency that provides the Coffee Creek Urban Renewal District with $500,000 on a short-term basis to fund Garden Acres Rd. improvements in the future Coffee Creek Industrial Area. This action avoids the accumulation of loan origination fees and legal costs associated with borrowing from a financial institution at much higher costs.
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Wed, 07/15/2020
July 15, 2020— The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants to fill a vacant seat on the City’s seven-member Planning Commission. The candidate who is selected will be appointed to complete a term that expires in December 2022.
The volunteer Planning Commission provides oversight of the plans and policies that guide future growth and development in Wilsonville. The Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council on all local legislative land-use and planning matters.
The group convenes at a monthly public meeting, held the second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Responsibilities include review of complex and often voluminous materials provided by staff; knowledge of applicable City Code provisions; and providing input on City plans and measures that promote the health, safety, and welfare of Wilsonville residents and other community stakeholders.
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Wed, 07/15/2020
En español l July 15, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants to fill a vacant seat on the City’s seven-member Planning Commission. The candidate who is selected will be appointed to complete a term that expires in December 2022.
The volunteer Planning Commission provides oversight of the plans and policies that guide future growth and development in Wilsonville. The Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council on all local legislative land-use and planning matters.
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Wed, 07/15/2020
English l 15 de julio de 2020 -- La Ciudad de Wilsonville está buscando candidatos para cubrir una vacante en la Comisión de Planificación de la Ciudad, que debe tener siete miembros. El candidato seleccionado será nombrado para que complete un mandato que vence en diciembre de 2022.
La Comisión voluntaria de Planificación, supervisa los planes y las políticas que guían el crecimiento y desarrollo futuro de Wilsonville. La Comisión es responsable de hacer recomendaciones al Consejo de la Ciudad en todos los asuntos legislativos locales de uso de terrenos y planificación.
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Tue, 07/14/2020
July 14, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting two virtual meetings online the week of July 20 focused on development of an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy. Both meetings are open to the public; each provides an opportunity for public comment.
All Wilsonville-area youth are invited to participate in the Youth Advisory Committee that is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 20, 1-2 pm.
The meeting seeks to solicit suggestions from younger members of the community for their vision of a vibrant and diverse cultural scene in Wilsonville. Questions to be posed for consideration include “What makes Wilsonville Wilsonville? What are the challenges/barriers to you or others participating in local culture?”
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Tue, 07/07/2020
July 7, 2020 — At the July 6, 2020, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Washington County that allows Wilsonville to recoup $62,000 that was distributed by the City’s economic development staff to local Washington County businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Washington County has received reimbursement funding via the federal CARES Act, and is reimbursing the City for COVID-19 small business relief grants and the purchase of gift cards to boost local businesses in Washington County.
Additionally, the Council approved three new contracts:
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Fri, 07/03/2020
The July 2020 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Learn more about the library's re-opening, the Summer Reading Program for all ages, and more. Check it out!
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Tue, 06/30/2020
En inglés l 4 de junio 2020 — De los cinco puestos del Consejo de la Ciudad de Wilsonville, habrá 3 vacantes en las elecciones generales del martes 3 de noviembre de 2020. Los mandatos del intendente Tim Knapp, la presidenta del Consejo Kristen Akervall y la concejal Joann Linville vencen el 31 de diciembre de 2020.
Los individuos calificados pueden presentar sus candidaturas para ser intendente o concejal. Los representantes electos de Wilsonville cumplen con turnos de cuatro años y no representan a ningún partido.
Los votantes de Wilsonville votarán por un nuevo intendente por primera vez desde el año 2008. Los votantes pasaron una medida de límite de mandatos en el cargo en la elección primaria de mayo que prohíbe que cualquier individuo sirva más de 12 años en un período de 20 años en el Consejo de la Ciudad.
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Tue, 06/30/2020
The July/August 2020 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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Fri, 06/26/2020
June 26, 2020 — The City has opened two surveys and is seeking help from community stakeholders throughout the greater Wilsonville area to inform the development of an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.
By July 31, the City invites participation from community stakeholders about cultural attributes and assets that define and shape Wilsonville culturally. A newly-established task force is using this critical public input to shape a strategy to support the development of culturally-significant programs and events.
The Cultural Vision Survey seeks to hear what stakeholders believe are the cultural strengths and challenges and to identify their personal vision for culture.
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Mon, 06/22/2020
June 22, 2020 — In accordance with public health guidance from the State of Oregon, the Wilsonville Library is accommodating public re-entry on Tuesday, June 23, for limited hours five days a week.
Initially, the Library is offering only pick-up of held items and additional assistance from librarians. Over time, additional services are to be added as they can be provided safely, including computer access, shelf browsing and access to study/meeting rooms.
Library usage is being limited to the following hours:
- Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Wednesday: 2-8pm
- Sunday and Monday: closed to public
The Library is implementing a few new measures for the safety of visitors and staff, including:
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Fri, 06/19/2020
June 19, 2020— The City has appointed 27 individuals to serve on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Task Force, City Manager Bryan Cosgrove announced today.
Participants include the leaders of local-area nonprofit organizations and government agencies engaged in arts, culture and heritage activities, programs and events, and residents who support cultural affairs and artists/craftspeople. Because of the high level of public interest, additional task force members may be added.
“The City received an overwhelming response for participation in the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, which is a City Council 2019-21 goal," Cosgrove said. "We are fortunate in Wilsonville to be able to impanel a high-quality group of community stakeholders with a strong interest in developing and promoting arts, culture and heritage.”
Virtual meetings of the task force are tentatively scheduled on the following dates/times:
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Tue, 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020 — At the June 15, 2020, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted the Equitable Housing Strategic Plan. Informed by a community task force, the plan identifies and supports strategies to broaden the array of housing options to serve a greater cross-section of Wilsonville residents.
Implementation of this plan is partially underwritten by more than $530,000 in funds by three recent grants from state agencies and Metro regional government. The funding supports development of Frog Plan East and South master plans, implementation of House Bill 2001 for 2-, 3- and 4-plexes in single-family-zoned subdivisions, and outreach to gather Latinx community input on housing discussions.
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Thu, 06/11/2020
June 11, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville seeks community members with a strong interest in developing and promoting arts, culture and heritage in Wilsonville to serve on a strategic planning task force.
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Task Force is to be composed of about 20-25 multi-disciplinary stakeholders from the greater Wilsonville community who share an interest in advancing arts, culture and heritage. The Task Force will act as a sounding board for the strategy development, reviewing and commenting on material as it is produced.
The task force is scheduled to convene for a three- to four-month period, June through September of 2020. Because of COVID-19, three virtual meetings are to be held when a majority of task force members are available. Meetings are tentatively scheduled for late June, July and August.
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Thu, 06/04/2020
En español l June 4, 2020 — Three seats on Wilsonville’s five-member City Council will be open during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. The current terms of Mayor Tim Knapp, City Council President Kristen Akervall and Councilor Joann Linville expire on Dec. 31, 2020.
Qualified individuals may file as candidates for Mayor or City Council. Wilsonville’s elected officials serve non-partisan, at-large four-year terms. The filing deadline is Aug. 18.
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Tue, 06/02/2020
June 2, 2020 — At the June 1, 2020, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a City budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. The all-funds budget of $214.3 million was approved for the Council’s consideration by the Budget Committee on May 21.
The annual budgeting process coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a unique challenge for City Finance staff, the City Manager, and the Budget Committee. More than $2 million was cut out from the draft budget, with an expectation that more adjustments could be made as the City’s financial position becomes clearer in the wake of coronavirus economic impacts.
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Mon, 06/01/2020
June 1, 2020 -- At tonight’s meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, Mayor Tim Knapp is officially designating the week of June 1-5 as “Honoring the High School Senior Class of 2020 Week”
This week, about 300 Wilsonville-area students are completing a school year abruptly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with the City of West Linn and the West Linn-Wilsonville School District Board of Directors, the City seeks to honor Wilsonville’s resilient Class of 2020.
“May this early test of your ambition, patience, and resolve help you overcome future obstacles,” said Knapp, acknowledging the challenges and disappointments in a recorded a video message posted on the City’s social media channels. “You will yet find opportunities, unforeseen pathways, and chances to contribute to building a new world around us.”
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Sun, 05/31/2020
The June 2020 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, 05/28/2020
Re-Entry Dates Still to be Determined at Other Facilities
May 28, 2020 – The City of Wilsonville is preparing to accommodate general public re-entry to City Hall on Monday, June 8. The building is opening temporarily for Traffic/Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 pm.
The City is still in the process of determining subsequent re-entry dates at other facilities, including the Wilsonville Library, the Community Center, SMART Transit offices, Police/Public Works Building and the Parks & Recreation Administration Building.
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Thu, 05/21/2020
May 21, 2020 -- The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $1.2 million grant award to SMART Transit as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. SMART Transit will use the grant funds to pay operating, administrative, preventive maintenance, and other expenses during the COVID-19 public-health emergency.
The City of Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) agency provides public transit and ADA paratransit service within the city as well as connections to transit systems in Canby, Tualatin, Portland and Salem/Keizer.
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Thu, 05/07/2020
The May 2020 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, 05/05/2020
May 5, 2020 — At the May 4, 2020, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council finalized allocations from the $400,000 Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants Program, amending the program to award an additional $1,500 each to 38 qualifying businesses in the tourism/hospitality sector with awards funded by City Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) revenues.
City staff hosted a brief lottery to complete the process of awarding funds to applicants eligible for grant funding by the City’s Urban Renewal Agency (URA) program income. Among the 162 eligible applicants, the City funded 87 grants from the $200,000 URA pool.