West Linn, Oregon

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the West Linn Housing Production Strategy, a draft Code of Conduct/Civil Exclusion Policy for city property, and hear a Water Environment Services State of the District report. Proclamations for Parks and Recreation Month, Disability Pride Month, and National Farmers Market Week will be presented. Public comments will be accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Proclamations: Parks and Recreation Month, Disability Pride Month, National Farmers Market Week & Willamette Summer Street Market Week
• Water Environment Services State of the District report
• Discussion of West Linn Housing Production Strategy
• Discussion of draft Code of Conduct/Civil Exclusion Policy for City Property

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hear a briefing on the Vision 43 Project and discuss Willow Ridge Lot 7. The meeting also includes the introduction of new Commissioner Daniel Saltee and approval of seven sets of prior meeting notes.

• Introduction of new Planning Commissioner Daniel Saltee
• Approval of meeting notes from Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 15, and May 6, 2026
• Briefing on the Vision 43 Project
• Discussion of Willow Ridge Lot 7

City Council Work Session

The council’s work session will recognize community and police heroes, present a police accreditation update, and hear reports from the mayor, council members, and city manager. No formal votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Community Hero Award presentation
• Police Lifesaving Awards for Sergeant Travis Nicholson, Officer Greg Jurich, and Officer Ryan Churchill
• Police Accreditation Presentation
• Meritorious Service Award for Detective Catlin Blyth
• Public Comments period for community input

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will consider an ordinance regulating e-bikes and e-scooters (Ordinance 1772), a resolution updating city fees and charges (Resolution 2026-05), adopt community grants for Fiscal Year 2027, and review the 2026 Planning Docket. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for May meeting minutes and public comment.

• Ordinance 1772 relating to regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters
• Resolution 2026-05 revising fees and charges citywide
• Adoption of Community Grants for Fiscal Year 2027
• Review and consideration of 2026 Planning Docket
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 12, 2026 (consent agenda)

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council holds a work session to discuss enforcement of electronic bikes and scooters. The agenda also includes several ceremonial proclamations (Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Love A Lamprey Day, National Pollinator Week) and council reports. A discussion on Community Advisory Group quorum issues is also scheduled.

• Electronic bike/scooter enforcement discussion
• Proclamations: Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Love A Lamprey Day, National Pollinator Week
• Council discussion on Community Advisory Group quorum issues
• Mayor and Council reports including Councilor Groner's statement
• Public comment period

Hearings Officer Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the City of West Linn Operations Center

The Hearings Officer will hold a public hearing on an appeal (AP-26-01) of the Planning Commission's approval of the City of West Linn Operations Center (CUP-25-02/DR-25-02/WAP-25-01). This is a quasi-judicial hearing to review the Commission's decision. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and remote participation options.

• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for the West Linn Operations Center (case AP-26-01)

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council holds a work session to discuss Ordinance 1770, which would repeal installment payment options for System Development Charges (SDCs). They will also hear a presentation from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue on the state of the district, an update from Friends of Robinwood Station, and consider a renaming idea for Willamette Park. Public comment is accepted on non-hearing items.

• Ordinance 1770: repealing Bancroft installment payment program for System Development Charges (SDCs)
• Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue State of the District presentation
• Friends of Robinwood Station update on the project
• Renaming idea for Willamette Park presented by Council President Baumgardner
• Discussion of public use zoning and designation of city-owned property on Cedar Oak Drive

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold a business meeting on May 12, 2026, with a public hearing and discussion on updating the Water System Development Charge methodology, which affects connection fees for new development. The council will also consider awarding a construction contract for the 2026 Safe Routes to School project and approve a resolution to acquire a specific tax lot for public use. Additionally, the agenda includes multiple proclamations (CDG, Jewish American Heritage, Mental Health Awareness, National Police Week, Public Works Week) and a Good Governance Award presentation.

• Resolution 2026-04 approving acquisition of tax lot 21E26D 00907 in West Linn
• Water System Development Charge Methodology Update – could change connection fees
• 2026 Safe Routes to School Construction Contract award
• League of Oregon Cities 2026 Good Governance Award presentation
• Proclamations for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, Jewish American Heritage, Mental Health Awareness, National Police Week, and Public Works Week

The City Council approved a $576,967 construction contract for the Sunset School neighborhood project and approved the acquisition of a real property tax lot. The agenda was amended to remove a Water System Development Charge update.

• Approved 2026 Safe Routes to School Construction Contract ($576,967) (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of Real Property, Tax Lot 21 E26D 00907 (5-0)
• Amended agenda to remove Water System Development Charge update (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Segura to Budget Committee, Jim Edwards to Historic Review Board, and Dan Saltee to Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a largely procedural meeting including approval of minutes from six prior meetings, introduction of Senior Planner Erica Smith, and a presentation of the Oregon League of Cities Good Governance Award. The main substantive item is a discussion of the Planning Docket, though specifics of the docket are not provided in the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from January 21, February 4, February 18, March 4, March 18, and April 15, 2026 meetings
• Introduction of Senior Planner Erica Smith
• Presentation of Oregon League of Cities Good Governance Award
• Discussion of the Planning Docket (specific items not listed in agenda)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct deliberations on a proposed drive-through car wash at 18850 Willamette Drive. A public hearing was held on March 18, 2026, and the written record has been closed. The commission will consider the Conditional Use Permit, Class II Design Review, and Class II Variance requests.

• Conditional Use Permit, Class II Design Review, and Class II Variance for a new drive-through car wash at 18850 Willamette Drive
• Public hearing closed on March 18, 2026; written record closed April 8, 2026
• Deliberations scheduled for April 15, 2026 hybrid meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider Resolution 2026-03, which would delegate its appellate jurisdiction over a Planning Commission decision on a conditional use permit to a hearings officer. Council will also vote on a contract amendment for the Operations Complex early work package and a donation proposal for the Lady B River Tugboat. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a contract amendment for the Operations Complex owner's representative extension.

• Resolution 2026-03 on delegating appellate jurisdiction over Planning Commission decision on Project ID CUP-25-02/DR-25-02/WAP-25-01
• Operations Complex Early Work Package Contract Amendment Approval
• Lady B River Tugboat Donation Proposal
• Consent Agenda: Contract Amendment – Operations Complex Owner’s Representative Extension and Additional Budget
• Appointments to Community Advisory Groups

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and a contract amendment for the Operations Complex owner's representative. The council also adopted Resolution 2026-03, delegating its appellate authority over the Planning Commission's decision on the Operations Complex to a hearings officer to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Both votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda: March 10 meeting minutes and Operations Complex owner's rep contract amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03 delegating appeal of Operations Complex land use decision to hearings officer (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council holds a work session to discuss an ordinance repealing installment payment options for System Development Charges, review an amendment to the Operations Complex early work contract, and receive a status update on the Lady B River Tugboat. The meeting also includes several proclamations and routine procedural items.

• Operations Complex contract amendment
• Ordinance 1770 to repeal installment payment options for System Development Charges (SDCs)
• Lady B River Tugboat status update
• Proclamations for Arbor Month, Earth Day, National Library Week, and Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a proposal for a Conditional Use Permit, Class II Design Review, and Class II Variance to minimum window transparency standards for a new drive-through car wash at 18850 Willamette Drive. No other land-use decisions are on the agenda; the remainder consists of procedural items.

• Public hearing for CUP-25-03, DR-25-03, and VAR-25-02 for a car wash at 18850 Willamette Drive
• Variance sought from minimum window transparency standards
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and remote participation options

City Council Meeting

The council will hear a TriMet presentation, adopt council priorities, and consider consent agenda items including an investment policy update and agreements for the Abernethy Bridge project. During the business meeting, they will vote on Ordinance 1771 to limit city liability for trails and structures in public easements, and Resolution 2026-02 to adopt an architectural survey of the Robinwood Neighborhood for historic preservation. They will also discuss a Building Evaluation Support Agreement (BESA) intergovernmental agreement.

• Ordinance 1771: opting into limitation of liability for trails and structures in public easement or unimproved right-of-way
• Resolution 2026-02: adopting the architectural survey of the Robinwood Neighborhood as an informational resource for historic preservation
• Building Evaluation Support Agreement (BESA) Intergovernmental Agreement
• TriMet presentation on transit services
• Consent agenda items: temporary easement for Abernethy Bridge construction and grant agreement for I-205 Abernethy Bridge water line replacement project

The West Linn City Council approved the 2026-2028 Council Priorities (4-0) and adopted Ordinance 1771 opting into a state law limiting liability for trails and structures in public easements (5-0). The council also approved the consent agenda (5-0), including February meeting minutes, an investment policy update, a temporary easement for Abernethy Bridge construction, and a grant agreement for the I-205 water line replacement. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 2026-02 accepting the Robinwood Neighborhood architectural survey as an informational historic resource (5-0) and approved a Building Evaluation Support Agreement IGA with the State of Oregon and other cities (5-0). A TriMet presentation detailed planned elimination of bus Lines 153 and 76 due to low ridership, with a replacement connection via SMART beginning in August 2026.

• Adopted 2026-2028 Council Priorities (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Feb 10 minutes, Investment Policy Update, Temporary Easement for Abernethy Bridge, Grant Agreement for I-205 water line replacement (5-0)
• Approved first reading and adopted Ordinance 1771 for limitation of liability on trails and structures in public easements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 accepting Robinwood Neighborhood architectural survey as informational historic resource (5-0)
• Approved Building Evaluation Support Agreement IGA with State and joining parties (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will deliberate on a proposal for a new City of West Linn Operations Support Facility on a vacant parcel east of the Salamo Road/Greene Street intersection. The public hearing was closed on February 18, 2026, and the written record closed on February 25. The commission may vote on the application at this meeting.

• Deliberation on CUP-25-02/DR-25-02/WAP-25-01 for a new City Operations Support Facility at the vacant parcel east of Salamo Road/Greene Street intersection
• Public hearing closed on February 18, 2026; written record open until February 25
• Applicant’s final written legal argument due by 5 p.m. on March 4, 2026

City Council Retreat

The West Linn City Council held a retreat on February 27, 2026 to review draft council priorities for 2026‑2028. The agenda included a presentation of a financial strategic planning road map and a session on leadership and communications. Council members also heard work plans and reports from the Community Advisory Group. No formal decisions were recorded; the meeting focused on discussion and planning.

• Draft 2026‑2028 Council Priorities – redlined and clean versions
• Financial Strategic Planning Road Map presentation
• Leadership and Communications session
• Community Advisory Group work plans and reports

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a continued quasi-judicial public hearing on a proposal for a new City of West Linn Operations Support Facility at the vacant parcel east of the Salamo Road/Greene Street intersection. The proposal requires a Conditional Use Permit, Class 2 Design Review, and a Water Resource Area Permit for the City Operations Center. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder consists of procedural items and announcements.

• Continued public hearing on CUP-25-02/DR-25-02/WAP-25-01 for a City Operations Support Facility at the vacant parcel east of Salamo Road/Greene Street intersection

City Council Meeting

The council will consider Resolution 2026-01, which updates the Master Fees and Charges document to revise the Parks Maintenance Fee related to Operations Center construction. They will also hear a presentation from SMART Transit and make an appointment to a Community Advisory Group. A consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 2025.

• Resolution 2026-01: Revising fees and charges for Parks Maintenance Fee (Operations Center construction)
• SMART Transit presentation
• Community Advisory Group appointment
• Consent agenda: Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment submittal from Steve Fearing

The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-01 to update the master fees and charges document. This includes a $5.20 per month increase per residence to fund the Parks Department's portion of the new Operations Center construction.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved removal of Alyssa Cruz from the Economic Development Committee (5-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025, meeting minutes via consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01 to revise fees and charges (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a proposal for a new City of West Linn Operations Support Facility at the vacant parcel east of the Salamo Road/Greene Street intersection. The commission may decide on the conditional use permit, design review, and water access permit applications.

• Public hearing on CUP-25-02, DR-25-02, WAP-25-01 for a new Operations Support Facility at Salamo Road/Greene Street
• Public comment period for land use items not on the agenda
• Commission and staff announcements

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items including a Black History Month proclamation, receive the Police Review and Recommend Committee's annual report, and hold a joint meeting with the Utility Advisory Board to discuss water rates and system development charges. The council will continue a discussion on the City General Fund and Parks Utility Service Fee. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Black History Month Proclamation
• Police Review and Recommend Committee annual report for 2025
• Joint meeting with Utility Advisory Board to discuss water rates and system development charges (including study information)
• Continued discussion on City General Fund and Parks Utility Service Fee

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct a regular meeting including the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a Metro 2040 Grant Letter of Support.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Metro 2040 Grant Letter of Support

City Council Work Session

This work session will review West Linn's marijuana prohibition regulations and continue discussion on the City General Fund and Parks Utility Service Fee. The council will also take public comments, receive reports from advisory groups, and hear a City Manager report.

• Review of West Linn Marijuana Prohibition Regulations
• Continued discussion on City General Fund & Parks Utility Service Fee

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold a business meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance establishing a process for vacation of rights-of-way, a resolution updating the master fees and charges document with a revised parks maintenance fee, an intergovernmental agreement for adult community services at Pioneer Center, and a heritage tree nomination at McLean Park. The Council will also elect a Council President and make appointments to community advisory groups and liaisons. Proclamations for Healthcare for All and Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be presented.

• Ordinance 1769 relating to vacation of right-of-way, easement, and real property
• Resolution 2026-01 revising fees and charges including a revised parks maintenance fee
• Pioneer Center Intergovernmental Agreement for adult community services
• Heritage Tree Nomination at McLean Park
• Election of Council President and appointments to community advisory groups and liaison positions

The City Council approved an ordinance to establish a procedure for vacating public rights-of-way and easements, and adopted a resolution updating park maintenance fees. The council also approved appointments to advisory boards and reappointed liaison roles.

• Approved Ordinance 1769 for vacation of right-of-way process (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 updating park maintenance fees (5-0)
• Appointed Mary Baumgardner as Council President (5-0)
• Appointed Clinton Springer to Library Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Samantha Thoreson and Amy Schauer to Sustainability Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed all councilors to current liaison roles (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved First and Second Reading of Ordinance 1769 (5-0)