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Wed, 01/05/2022
January 5, 2022 — Amy Pepper has joined the City of Wilsonville staff as the new Engineering Manager, City Engineer Zach Weigel announced.
Pepper brings 20 years of municipal engineering experience to Wilsonville, most recently as a Senior Project Engineer for the City of West Linn.
In West Linn, 2017-21, Pepper was responsible for development review and managed several capital projects, including a Sewer Pump Station Upgrade, Surface Water Master Plan and a CIPP Sewer Line Installation.
Previously, 2002-17, Pepper spent 15 years with the City of Troutdale as a Civil Engineer, where her responsibilities include development review, customer service, permit compliance, environmental programs and the management of several capital projects.
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Mon, 01/03/2022
January 4, 2022 — The Kitakata Sister City Advisory Board is initiating a new sister city pen-pal program with colleagues in Kitakata, Japan, to help spark new friendships and build long-lasting connections among individuals and families in both cities.
Community members of all ages may participate. Simply submit an introductory letter during business hours at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building (29600 SW Park Pl.). Letters may be submitted by individuals or families. City staff liaison Erica Behler is sending the letters to Kitakata at the end of this month February.
“The Sister City Board is encouraging people of all ages to participate if they are interested in connecting,” Behler said. “Through letter writing and email exchanges, the Board is hopeful that Wilsonville community members can build connections with people across the globe to discover our common ground and gain a more complete understanding of another culture.”
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Thu, 12/30/2021
The January/February 2022 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, 12/28/2021
December 28, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville has hired Matt Lorenzen to serve as its Economic Development Manager, Community Development Director Chris Neamtzu announced. Lorenzen begins employment with the City today.
For the past five years, Lorenzen has served in a very similar capacity for the City of Estacada, Ore., where he oversaw all economic development and urban renewal activities. During his tenure, he won multiple grant awards, oversaw the redevelopment of the city’s website and served to support commercial and industrial growth through private-public partnerships and targeted marketing and communications.
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Tue, 12/21/2021
December 21, 2021– The City of Wilsonville is recruiting community members to serve on a new Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission (ACHC) that is being established to help Wilsonville develop a more vibrant cultural scene. Applications must be received by Monday, Jan. 31, at 5 pm.
Establishing an Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission fulfills a City Council goal for 2021-23. The Commission’s bylaws were adopted at the Council’s meeting last night.
Community members with knowledge and experience in arts, culture or heritage activities, events, facilities and/or programs are encouraged to apply. The Commission is to be ethnically diverse, and to include artists, business professionals, youth, and others with proficiencies relevant to the purpose of the Commission.
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Tue, 12/21/2021
December 21, 2021 — At the December 20, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a resolution that establishes a new volunteer Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission (ACHC). Establishment of the ACHC, set forth in the 2020 Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy (ACHS), fulfills a 2021-23 City Council Goal.
The ACHS is to consist of nine voting members. Upon its establishment, the ACHC is to provide recommendations to City Council and City staff on programs and activities relating to arts, culture, and heritage and oversee implementation of the ACHS.
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Fri, 12/17/2021
December 17, 2021 — On Monday, Dec. 20, the Wilsonville City Council is scheduled to consider a resolution that would create an Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission. Establishing the Commission is a 2021-23 City Council Goal and a key component of advancing the City’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Strategy (ACHS) adopted by Council in November 2020.
Upon establishment, the Commission would carry the primary responsibility to provide recommendations to City Council and City staff on programs and activities relating to arts, culture, and heritage. The Commission would oversee implementation of ACHS recommendations, which include developing a public art program, identifying grant funding sources, allocating grant awards, and advancing consideration of a community arts center.
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Thu, 12/16/2021
The January 2022 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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Thu, 12/16/2021
Please visit Let's Talk Wilsonville at : 2023 Transit Master Plan
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Tue, 12/14/2021
December 14, 2021 — On December 9, 2021, the Oregon Supreme Court dismissed an appeal that resulted in upholding a June 16, 2021, decision by the Court of Appeals, which declared that the Department of Aviation misapplied state land-use laws in approving the contentious 2011-12 Aurora State Airport Master Plan.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals decision that reversed and remanded a December 2020 Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decision on the master plan, finding that LUBA erred in excluding the prior critical 2011-12 master plan work from the record; in erroneously finding that the master plan did not propose airport development on Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) land; and also erroneously finding that any proposed new uses at the Aurora Airport are considered rural uses for land-use purposes.
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Tue, 12/14/2021
December 14, 2021 — The week after the Oregon Supreme Court upheld a ruling in a case brought by the Cities of Aurora and Wilsonville that found the Department of Aviation violated the state’s land-use system when approving a 2011-12 Aurora State Airport master plan with a longer runway, the communities’ mayors now seek the Governor’s intervention in the new 2021-22 master plan.
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Tue, 12/07/2021
December 7, 2021 — At the December 6, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted the City’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The plan articulates the City’s strategies to protect, maintain and enhance Wilsonville tree canopy. The UFMP guides staff and community members in the effective management of tree growth, maintenance and preservation, and includes strategies specific to Charbonneau and the Wilsonville Town Center.
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Tue, 11/30/2021
The December 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, 11/30/2021
November 30, 2021— The City of Wilsonville’s Budget Committee has scheduled upcoming meetings to review current financial operations and to consider and approve a Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget for Council adoption.
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Wed, 11/24/2021
The December 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, 11/17/2021
November 17, 2021— Each year, the City of Wilsonville provides $25,000 in Community Opportunity Grants to support organizations that promote education, diversity, arts or community involvement in Wilsonville.
The first of two award cycles for the 2021-22 fiscal year was completed at the October meeting of the Wilsonville Parks & Recreation Board. The board has awarded grants to three local individuals/organizations:
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Tue, 11/16/2021
November 16, 2021 — At the November 15, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a resolution that reduces garbage collection rates for all Wilsonville residential, commercial and industrial customers. Additionally, a temporary recycling surcharge is being eliminated due to recovery of the domestic recycling market.
This action follows the City’s annual rate review audit, which calculated Republic Services’ rate of return to have exceeded the 8-12 percent range stipulated in the franchise agreement. Revised rates, which reduce the cost of roll cart service by an average of 4.7 percent for residential customers, go into effect on Jan. 1.
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Tue, 11/02/2021
November 2, 2021 — At the November 1, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $480,000 contract with Murraysmith, Inc., to coordinate upcoming construction activities along the Boeckman Road Corridor (BRC).
Four inter-connected capital projects are scheduled on Boeckman Road to support the development of the Frog Pond neighborhoods, including the construction of the Boeckman Dip Bridge. In August, the Council approved an alternative contracting method, Progressive Design Build, to deliver these complex and environmentally-sensitive projects more efficiently.
The Council also passed a resolution that adopts new Oregon residential building codes. Taking this action ensures that Wilsonville structures continue to meet accepted safety standards and that application of codes is consistent with that in neighboring jurisdictions....
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Mon, 11/01/2021
November 1, 2021 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is coordinating the City’s eighth annual toy drive to provide some holiday cheer for neighbors in-need.
Until Dec. 8, residents are encouraged to purchase and drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building on weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. Donations can also be dropped at Wilsonville Orthodontics, 9475 SW Wilsonville Rd., Monday-Thursday (hours vary). Other drop spots may be added and announced.
All toys donated are collected and distributed by Clackamas County Compassion in Action to individuals and families in need.
“We want everyone to experience holiday joy,” said Brian Stevenson, Parks & Recreation Program Manager. “We appreciate our residents who generously contribute toys each year to provide some happiness for those families who may otherwise not have the means to provide holiday gifts.”
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Sat, 10/30/2021
The November 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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Thu, 10/28/2021
October 28, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting its annual Leaf Drop-Off Day on Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 am–2 pm.
Wilsonville residents are invited to drop-off leaves only — no other yard debris, please! — at the City Hall parking lot, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East.
City Public Works staff will be on hand to provide guidance, but participants must be able to offload leaves without assistance into large dumpsters provided by Republic Services. Motorists must wear masks and follow any additional COVID-19 safety protocols as directed.
The City recommends that residents gather leaves in large, recyclable paper bags that are available from most hardware stores; plastic bags are non-recyclable and should be avoided.
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Wed, 10/27/2021
October 27, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville is seeking public comment on a draft proposal to establish an Arts, Culture and Heritage Commission in Wilsonville. The draft recommendations and a short survey are available at ci.Wilsonville.or.us/ACHC.
- Review draft recommendations
- Take survey; feedback must be provided no later than Nov. 8
Creating a proposed Arts, Culture and Heritage Commission is a City Council 2021-23 Goal and a key component of advancing the City of Wilsonville’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy (ACHS) adopted by City Council in November 2020.
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Wed, 10/27/2021
October 27, 2021 — Memorial Park’s nature play area — the first play area of its kind in Wilsonville — is now open to the public. The City’s most unique playground is a 12,000-square-foot natural wonderland that sparks imaginative play among children, providing a natural setting in which they can build, imagine, explore and create.
Wilsonville’s newest park amenity is located down the road from the Memorial Park River Shelter, set at the edge of the mature forest that runs parallel to the Willamette River.
“We are proud and excited to open a new park play area that we believe the entire community will really love and appreciate,” Parks Supervisor Dustin Schull said. “This nature play area provides a new opportunity for the community to connect and interact with nature in a unique and imaginative way.”
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Fri, 10/22/2021
The November 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, 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: