West Linn public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a proposal for a temporary use permit to operate a sales office for new home construction at 17324 Hillside Drive (MISC-25-04). They will also hold a work session to discuss the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report. Additional agenda items include public comment, announcements, and a commissioner appreciation party.

• Public hearing on temporary use permit (MISC-25-04) for a sales office at 17324 Hillside Drive
• Work session on 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Commissioner Metlen Appreciation Party

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold public hearings on comprehensive plan amendments and town center boundaries, vote on annexing 1.3 acres of Clackamas County land for residential use, and consider a resolution to finance up to $45,000,000 for a Centralized Operations Center. These actions will update local land use rules, change property boundaries, and secure funding for a new city facility. The agenda also includes updates on Oppenlander Park and routine administrative appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1766 amending the Comprehensive Plan and adopting Bolton and Willamette Town Center boundaries
• Public hearings and ordinances to annex 1.3 acres at Tax Lot 21E25CC00300 and zone it Residential, R-7
• Resolution 2025-18 authorizing up to $45,000,000 in financing for a Centralized Operations Center
• Update on the Oppenlander Park Opportunity project
• Amendment to the City Attorney contract and approval of November 18 meeting minutes

The City Council adopted text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan regarding town center boundaries. Council also approved the annexation of 1.3 acres at Tax Lot 21E25CC00300 and designated it as Residential R-7 zoning.

• Approved Ordinance 1766 adopting Bolton and Willamette town center boundaries (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1767 establishing Residential R-7 zoning for Tax Lot 00300 (5-0)
• Accepted petition to hold public hearing on annexation of Tax Lot 21E25CC00300 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 18, 2025 minutes and City Attorney contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with items 4b and c moved to the end (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with briefings on the Vision43 community vision project and on implementing Senate Bill 1537 (2024). Commissioners will also work on the draft annual report. Public comment is accepted on non-agenda items. No zoning changes or contracts are on the agenda.

• Briefing: West Linn Vision43 Project
• Briefing: Senate Bill 1537 (2024) Implementation
• Work session: Planning Commission Annual Report
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Hybrid meeting format with remote participation

City Council Work Session

This is a city council work session, so no formal votes are expected. The agenda includes proclamations for Pearl Harbor Day and Impaired Driving Prevention Month, followed by discussions on the Operations Center Financial Plan and Severely Rent Burdened Housing. The meeting also includes public comments, reports from advisory groups, and a city manager report.

• Proclamation for Pearl Harbor Day
• Proclamation for Impaired Driving Prevention Month
• Discussion of Operations Center Financial Plan
• Discussion of Severely Rent Burdened Housing with a presentation

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a proposal for a Conditional Use Permit and Class II Design Review to allow a food cart pod with a new dining structure and taproom at 1553 11th Street. The meeting also includes approval of draft meeting notes from three prior meetings and public comment on land use items not on the agenda.

• Public hearing on CUP-25-01/DR-25-01 for a food cart pod, dining structure, and taproom at 1553 11th Street
• Approval of draft meeting notes from 08.20.2025, 09.17.2025, and 10.15.2025
• Public comment opportunity for land use items not on the agenda

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan (Resolution 2025-13). The council is also set to ratify collective bargaining agreements with the Clackamas County Peace Officers Association for rank-and-file officers, non-sworn staff, and sergeants (Resolutions 2025-15 and 2025-16), and to add benefits for police management and confidential staff (Resolution 2025-17). Additionally, the council will consider design and budget approval for a new Operations Complex.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution 2025-13 (West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan)
• Ratification of CCPOA collective bargaining agreements for rank-and-file, non-sworn, and sergeants (Resolutions 2025-15 & 2025-16)
• Resolution 2025-17 adding benefits for police management and confidential staff
• Operations Complex design and budget approval
• Consent agenda includes approval of October 14 meeting minutes and an audit services contract

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-13, the West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan, after amending the Pond District Map to remove yellow shading from the area south of 5th Avenue and adding a text box stating 'natural resource preservation and rehabilitation'. The plan will guide future zoning, code amendments, and infrastructure investments. The Council also approved 3% merit increases retroactive to September 16, 2025, for the City Manager ($236,306.72) and City Attorney ($236,199.60), and ratified the Clackamas County Peace Officers Association collective bargaining agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-13: West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan with map amendments (5-0)
• Approved 3% merit increase for City Manager John Williams, $236,306.72 retroactive to Sept 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 3% merit increase for City Attorney Kaylie Klein, $236,199.60 retroactive to Sept 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Oct 14, 2025 minutes, Audit Services Contract, Council Rules Changes (5-0)
• Ratified CCPOA collective bargaining agreement for rank-and-file officers and non-sworn staff (5-0)

City Council Work Session

This is a work session of the West Linn City Council. The main agenda item is a discussion of the city's budget needs and opportunities, lasting 60 minutes. The meeting also includes public comments on non-hearing items.

• City Budget Needs & Opportunities Discussion (60 min)

City Council Work Session

The council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially adopt Metro Town Center Boundaries and receive an update on the Operations Complex. Proclamations for Native American Heritage Month, Small Business Saturday, and Veterans Day are scheduled. The meeting includes routine items and will adjourn to executive session to evaluate the city manager's performance and consult with legal counsel.

• Discussion and possible adoption of Metro Town Center Boundaries
• Update on Operations Complex
• Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month
• Proclamation: Small Business Saturday
• Proclamation: Veterans Day

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed lease agreement with Oregon State Parks for Mary S. Young Park, the Waterfront Vision Plan, and an update on the Vision43 project. Public comment will be taken on items not involving a public hearing, and specific public comments on the Waterfront Vision Plan are noted from community members. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Mary S. Young Lease Agreement with Oregon State Parks (section 5)
• Waterfront Vision Plan discussion including public comments from Troy Bowers and Terence Shumaker (section 6)
• Vision43 Project Update (section 7)
• Council Rules - redlined version presented for review (section 4b)
• Public Comments period before substantive agenda items (section 3)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a legislative public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on adoption of the Bolton and Willamette Town Center Boundary Maps (PLN-25-03). The meeting also includes public comment on land use items not on the agenda and staff announcements.

• Public hearing on PLN-25-03: recommendation to City Council regarding Bolton and Willamette Town Center Boundary Maps
• Opportunity for public comment on land use items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and remote participation options

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1763, which proposes text amendments to multiple chapters of the Community Development Code to clarify and make objective the rules for minimum/maximum density calculations, minimum density exemptions, and lot shape requirements. The council will also consider Resolution 2025-14 approving the acquisition of two tax lots (21E26D 00907 and 21E 36BA 04000). Other items include an Oregon City-West Linn Rivalry Day proclamation and approval of routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1763: text amendments to Code Chapters 2, 5, 24, 55, 85, and 99 for density calculations and lot shape
• Resolution 2025-14 approving acquisition of tax lots 21E26D 00907 and 21E 36BA 04000
• Oregon City-West Linn Rivalry Day proclamation
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The City Council approved text amendments to the Community Development Code regarding density calculations and lot shapes. They also approved a resolution to acquire specific tax lots in West Linn. The agenda was modified to remove an item regarding a community advisory group appointment.

• Approved agenda with Item 4B removed (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1763 to amend Community Development Code chapters 2, 5, 24, 55, 85, and 99 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 to approve acquisition of tax lots 21 E26D 00907 and 21E 36BA 04000 (5-0)
• Directed staff to schedule an executive session for City Manager evaluation

City Council Work Session

This is a work session where the City Council will discuss budget needs and opportunities, with a three-hour block dedicated to the topic. Other items are procedural: call to order, agenda approval, public comments, and adjournment.

• Work session on City Budget Needs and Opportunities — no specific dollar amounts or projects listed in the agenda.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session including an update on the Oregon Legislature. The session also includes a joint meeting with the Sustainability Advisory Board and a discussion of the Waterfront Vision Plan.

• Waterfront Vision Plan discussion
• Sustainability Advisory Board joint meeting
• Oregon Legislative Update
• Proclamations for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, National First Responders Day, and Filipino American History Month

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan. The commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council on the adoption of this plan.

• Public Hearing: Recommendation to City Council on Adoption of the West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan (PLN-25-01)

City Council Work Session

The Council will discuss a code cleanup amendment package for the Community Development Code, receive an update on preconstruction services for the Operations Complex Phase 1, and consider a tugboat agreement for the Lady B. Public comment and reports are also scheduled.

• 2025 CDC Code Cleanup Amendment Package
• CM/GC Services for Operations Complex, Phase 1 – preconstruction services and design update
• Consideration of Lady B Tugboat Agreement
• Public comments (3-minute limit; 5 minutes for neighborhood representatives)

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two resolutions updating sanitary sewer system development charges and related fees. The council will also consider a second reading of Ordinance 1765 amending the Community Tree Code. Additionally, the council will receive Community Advisory Group work plans and hear reports from the mayor and community representatives.

• Public Hearing on RES 2025-11 revising sanitary sewer system development charges (SDCs)
• Resolution 2025-12 updating fees and charges related to sewer SDCs and the Master Fees and Charges document
• Ordinance 1765 amending West Linn Municipal Code Chapter 8 (Community Tree Code)
• Community Advisory Group work plans presented for review

The council approved its agenda and nominated a League of Oregon Cities voting delegate. It adopted Resolution 2025-11, reducing the sanitary sewer development charge from $4,996 to $1,094, and also adopted Resolution 2025-12 updating the master fee schedule. The council approved the first and second readings of Ordinance 1765 amending the community tree code and adopted the technical tree manual changes. Council members expressed interest in continuing to explore a partnership with Icon Construction for park space at Oppenlander.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Nominated Councilor Groner as LOC voting delegate and Councilor Bonnington as alternate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11, reducing sanitary sewer development charge to $1,094 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 revising fees and updating master fees document (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1765 amending community tree code (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1765 and adopted ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted changes to the technical tree manual (5-0)
• Council expressed unanimous interest in continuing to explore Oppenlander park partnership

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including a proclamation for National Preparedness Month, a presentation from Water Environment Services, a technical review of the Community Tree Ordinance and Tree Manual, an update on Sewer System Development Charges, and next steps on the City General Fund Budget Needs & Opportunities. Public comments will be taken on non-hearing items. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Proclamation declaring September as National Preparedness Month
• Water Environment Services State of the District presentation and 2024 Annual Report
• Community Tree Ordinance and Tree Manual technical review discussion
• Sewer System Development Charge update (potential fee changes)
• Next steps on City General Fund Budget Needs & Opportunities discussion

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold work sessions to discuss the West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan and the adoption of the Metro Town Center Boundary Implementation. No final decisions are scheduled; these are discussions to inform future policy.

• Work Session: West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan
• Work Session: Metro Town Center Boundary Implementation (CFEC)
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting notes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC-25-01) that update language for minimum/maximum density calculations, minimum density exemptions, and the shape of newly created lots. Other agenda items include public comment, approval of July 16 meeting minutes, and commissioner/staff announcements.

• Public hearing on CDC-25-01: amendments to density calculation rules, density exemptions, and lot shape requirements
• Approval of draft minutes from the July 16, 2025, Planning Commission meeting
• Opportunities for public comment on items not on the agenda

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to exempt up to three on-call construction contracts from the formal invitation-to-bid process, allowing flexibility in procurement methods. They are also set to award the 2025 Road Program contract and review work plans from Community Advisory Groups. An informational presentation on urban renewal is scheduled, along with routine items such as meeting minutes approval.

• Resolution 2025-10 adopting findings to exempt up to three on-call construction contracts from formal bidding
• 2025 Road Program Project contract award
• Community Advisory Group work plans review
• Urban Renewal 101 presentation
• Appointment of a Community Advisory Group member

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a work session on the proposed CDC Clean-Up Amendments and another on the West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan. They will also approve meeting notes from May 21 and June 18, 2025. Public comment on non-agenda items is accepted. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and remote options.

• Approval of meeting notes from May 21, 2025 and June 18, 2025
• Work session: Proposed CDC Clean-Up Amendments
• Work session: West Linn Waterfront Vision Plan
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council meets to hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of surplus property at 6123 Skyline Drive. The council will also consider ordinances on utility licenses and right-of-way fees (ORD 1759, RES 2025-07) and on collection of transient lodging taxes (ORD 1764). Consent agenda items include an intergovernmental agreement for pedestrian/bike upgrades on Willamette Falls Drive between 16th Street and Ostman Road.

• Public hearing on sale of surplus real property at 6123 Skyline Drive
• Ordinance 1759 relating to utility licenses and use of the right-of-way
• Resolution 2025-07 revising fees and updating the master fees and charges document
• Ordinance 1764 relating to collection of transient lodging taxes
• Intergovernmental agreement with Oregon for pedestrian/bike upgrades on Willamette Falls Drive (16th Street to Ostman Road)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, an intergovernmental agreement, a cable franchise extension, and a housing grant support letter. The council then voted to sell the surplus property at 6123 Skyline Drive to The Portlock Company, LLC, with Icon as a backup bidder. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering minutes, intergovernmental agreement, cable franchise extension, and housing grant support (5-0)
• Approved sale of 6123 Skyline Drive to The Portlock Company, LLC with Icon as backup position (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council will hold a work session to discuss long-range city budget needs and opportunities. The agenda also includes proclamations for Disability Pride Month, Parks and Recreation Month, and the Willamette Summer Market. The meeting includes public comments, council reports, and a city manager report.

• Long-range city budget needs and opportunities discussion
• Proclamation for Disability Pride Month
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
• Proclamation for Willamette Summer Market
• City manager report

West Linn Redevelopment Agency Budget Committee Meeting

The West Linn Redevelopment Agency Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution URA-2025-01, which would adopt the agency's budget for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, make appropriations, and levy ad valorem taxes. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, public comment, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Resolution URA-2025-01 adopting the 2026-2027 biennium budget, making appropriations, and levying ad valorem taxes

The West Linn City Council adopted Resolution URA-2025-01, approving the West Linn Redevelopment Agency budget for the 2026-2027 biennium. The resolution includes appropriations and ad valorem taxes, following a prior public hearing and Budget Committee review. The council also approved the meeting agenda.

• Adopted Resolution URA-2025-01: West Linn Redevelopment Agency budget for 2026-2027 biennium (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2026-2027 biennium budget and capital improvement plan, along with resolutions for state revenue sharing, fee revisions, and a supplemental budget. Other items include early renewal of the AXON body worn camera contract, consolidation of four funds into the General Fund, and adoption of community grants for FY 2026.

• Early renewal of AXON body worn camera contract (consent agenda)
• Public hearing for FY 2026-2027 budget adoption with resolutions on state revenue sharing, fee changes, and budget certification
• Supplemental budget adjustment for the 2022-2023 biennium (Resolution 2025-07)
• Resolution 2025-08 to abolish Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Library, and Planning funds; consolidate into General Fund
• Adoption of Community Grants for FY 2026

The council approved the early renewal of the AXON body‑worn camera contract. It adopted two resolutions to receive state revenue‑sharing funds and to certify eligibility for shared revenues from cigarettes, liquor, 911 and gas taxes. The council also approved a revision of the city’s master fees and charges. Finally, it adopted the 2026‑2027 biennial budget, capital improvement plan, and a permanent property tax rate of $2.12 per $1,000.

• Approved early renewal of AXON body‑worn camera contract (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑03 to receive state revenue‑sharing funds (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑04 certifying eligibility for state shared revenues (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑05 revising fees and charges (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑06 adopting the 2026‑2027 biennial budget and capital improvement plan, levying $2.12 per $1,000 property tax and bonded debt (5‑0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC) and receive a briefing on the West Linn Waterfront Project. No final decisions are expected; both items are for discussion and information only.

• Work session on proposed CDC clean-up amendments
• Briefing on West Linn Waterfront Project
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

City Council Special Meeting

The council will hold public hearings and consider three ordinances amending Chapter 6 of the municipal code: painted curb parking prohibition, portable storage containers in residential zones, and increased parking violation fines. They will also discuss a contract for preconstruction services for the Operations Complex Phase 1 and receive a sustainability consultant update. A Lifesaving Award and a Pride Month Proclamation are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 1760: painted curb parking prohibition
• Ordinance 1761: portable storage containers in residential parking zones
• Ordinance 1762: increased fines for parking violations
• Construction Manager/General Contractor preconstruction services for Operations Complex Phase 1
• Lifesaving Award to Officer Charles Lincoln

The council approved its agenda, appointed two advisory members, and adopted the consent agenda. It passed first and second readings of three Chapter 6 ordinances covering painted curb parking, portable storage containers, and parking‑violation fines, each with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the council authorized a $98,000 contract with Skanska USA Buildings, Inc. for preconstruction services on the Operations Complex project.

• Approved agenda (moved Item 6 to Item 3) – vote 5-0
• Approved mayor's appointments of Christi Lanz and Lynne Chicoine – vote 5-0
• Approved consent agenda including May 12 minutes – vote 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 1760 (painted curb parking prohibition) – second reading vote 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 1761 (portable storage containers in residential zones) – second reading vote 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 1762 (parking‑violation fines) – second reading vote 5-0
• Approved $98,000 preconstruction contract with Skanska USA Buildings, Inc. – vote 5-0
• Read LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation (no vote recorded)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will consider approving the FY 2025-27 budget and setting the general operating tax rate at $2.12 per $1,000 of assessed value, along with bond levies totaling $1.851 million in FY 2025-26 and $1.862 million in FY 2026-27. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Day, National Pollinator Week, and Juneteenth. Presentations from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue on their State of the District and an update on the Waterfront Vision Plan are scheduled.

• Approve budget for FY 2025-27 with general operating tax rate $2.12/$1,000 TAV
• Approve bond levy amounts: $1,851,000 in FY 2025-26 and $1,862,000 in FY 2026-27
• Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Proclamation for National Pollinator Week
• Proclamation for Juneteenth

Budget Committee Meeting

The West Linn Budget Committee will continue budget presentations for Public Works and Parks departments, then hold public hearings on State Revenue Sharing and the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Following that, the committee will deliberate and vote on the proposed budget, including a general operating tax rate of $2.12 per $1,000 TAV and a bond levy of $1,851,000 for FY2025-26 and $1,862,000 for FY2026-27.

• Continuation of budget presentations for Public Works (streets, water, environmental services, SDC funds, GO bond fund, CIP) and Parks (parks, facilities, SDC fund, GO bond fund, CIP)
• Public hearing on State Revenue Sharing
• Public hearing on review and approval of the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed general operating tax rate: $2.12 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value
• Proposed bond levy: $1,851,000 in FY2025-26 and $1,862,000 in FY2026-27

West Linn Redevelopment Agency Budget Committee Meeting

The West Linn Redevelopment Agency Budget Committee will meet to elect a chair, hear public comment, receive the budget presentation and the director's budget message, then deliberate and vote on the proposed budget for the agency. The meeting is the primary action session for approving the annual budget.

• Election of Budget Committee Chair
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Budget Presentation and Agency Director's Budget Message
• Committee deliberation and vote on proposed budget

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair during this meeting. The committee will also receive the City Manager’s Budget Message and several departmental budget presentations.

• Election of Budget Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation of City Manager’s Budget Message
• Budget presentations for Personnel Services, Public Safety, Library, and other city funds

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Vision 43 Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from three previous meetings and public comment on non-agenda items. No votes on development applications or ordinances are scheduled.

• Work session on the Vision 43 Project, a policy briefing memo
• Approval of draft meeting notes from March 19, April 2, and April 16, 2025
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive an update on the VISION43 project and discuss proposed ordinances to regulate painted curbs and parking of temporary storage containers (PODS) on streets. A proclamation declaring Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month will also be presented. The meeting includes public comment and reports from advisory groups.

• ALS Awareness Proclamation
• VISION43 Project Update
• Chapter 6 ordinance relating to painted curbs
• Parking of PODS and similar temporary storage containers on street or right-of-way ordinance

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the West Linn Housing Production Strategy, a plan to address housing needs. They will also consider adopting Resolution 2025-01 to approve the City's Stormwater Management Manual and hear an appeal of a Planning Commission decision. Routine items include approval of meeting minutes and reports from the Mayor, Council, and City Manager.

• Public hearing on West Linn Housing Production Strategy
• Resolution 2025-01 adopting the City of West Linn Stormwater Management Manual
• Appeal AP-24-02 of Planning Commission decision MIP-24-01/VAR-24-05
• Approval of meeting minutes for April 14, 2025 Council meeting

The City Council adopted a six-year housing strategy to meet state mandates and approved a localized stormwater management manual. Council also ruled on a land-use appeal regarding a private driveway variance.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 (West Linn Housing Production Strategy) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 (City of West Linn Stormwater Management Manual) (5-0)
• Denied appeal AP-24-02 and modified Condition of Approval 2 for 2830 Coeur D Alene Drive
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council will hold a work session to discuss technical amendments to the community tree ordinance and manual, as well as an update on the City Operations Complex design. The council will also receive updates on the VISION43 project and community advisory group work plans. Several proclamations are scheduled, including Mental Health Awareness Month and Jewish American Heritage Month.

• Tree Code, Technical Amendments (discussion of community tree ordinance and tree manual)
• City Operations Complex Design Update
• VISION43 Project Update
• Community Advisory Group Work Plans and Council Liaison Roles
• Proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month, CDG Awareness Day, Jewish American Heritage Month, National Police Week, and National Public Works Week

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council will hold a work session to discuss the draft Housing Production Strategy and the draft Right of Way Code. They will also review an updated pedestrian safety project list, prioritization criteria, and costs, and discuss funding opportunities. The meeting includes public comment and reports from advisory groups.

• Review updated pedestrian safety project list, prioritization criteria, and costs from the Transportation Advisory Board
• Discuss funding opportunities for pedestrian safety projects
• Discuss draft Right of Way Code
• Discuss draft Housing Production Strategy

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Vision 43 Project, the main substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda items and staff announcements. It will be conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote attendance options.

• Work session on Vision 43 Project with a briefing packet
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting format with Webex and in-person attendance at City Hall

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning Commission decision regarding a property at 2830 Coeur D Alene Drive. The council also will consider awarding a contract for the 2025 Waterline Replacement Project and an intergovernmental agreement with the state for a project on Willamette Falls Dr. Other items include approval of the 2025 planning docket, consent agenda items, and an Earth Day proclamation.

• Public hearing: Appeal of Planning Commission decision (AP-24-02) at 2830 Coeur D Alene Drive
• Award of contract for 2025 Waterline Replacement Project (Agenda Bill 2025-04-14-06)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Oregon for Willamette Falls Dr. 16th St. to Ostman Rd project (Agenda Bill 2025-04-14-05)
• Consent agenda includes agreement with Clackamas County on Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, and LOCOM IGA
• 2025 Planning Docket Projects (Agenda Bill 2025-04-14-07)

The City Council approved a contract for the 2025 Waterline Replacement Project and an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT for Willamette Falls Drive. They also approved several community appointments and the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved community advisory group appointments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and regional agreements (5-0)
• Approved IGA with ODOT for Willamette Falls Drive improvements (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Icon Construction & Development for waterlines ($1,463,679.04) (5-0)

City Council Work Session

This work session is largely procedural and informational. The council will discuss the County Transportation Stafford Update and receive an Oregon legislative session update. Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Distracted Driving Safety Awareness Month, Volunteer Recognition Month, and Arbor Month will be issued. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• County Transportation Stafford Update (30-minute discussion item)
• Oregon Legislative Session Update (15-minute informational item)
• Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Proclamation: Distracted Driving Safety Awareness Month
• Proclamation: Volunteer Recognition Month and Arbor Month

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on PLN-25-01 to consider recommending the West Linn Housing Production Strategy to the City Council. This is not a land use hearing but a policy recommendation. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda land use items and staff announcements.

• Public Hearing: PLN-25-01 – Recommendation to City Council on Adoption of the West Linn Housing Production Strategy

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Housing Production Strategy public review draft. Other agenda items include approval of meeting notes from March 5, 2025, and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Work session on West Linn Housing Production Strategy public review draft

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting with a pre-meeting and business session. The main business includes a public hearing on Ordinance 1758, which would amend the municipal code for surface water management; approval of a contracting rule exemption for public improvement contracts; an investment policy update; and a recommendation from the Arts & Culture Commission for commissioning an artist for the Willamette Main Street bicycle kiosk. The consent agenda covers approval of meeting minutes, an amendment to the OR-43 multimodal improvements maintenance agreement with the state, and a transient lodging tax intergovernmental agreement.

• ORD 1758 amending Chapter 4 of municipal code on surface water management
• Amendment to Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with Oregon for OR-43 Multimodal Improvements
• Transient Lodging Tax Collection Intergovernmental Agreement with the state
• Affirmation of Local Contracting Rule Exemption for public improvement contracts
• Investment Policy Update and Arts Commission recommendation for bike kiosk artist

The council unanimously approved first and second reading of Ordinance 1758, amending municipal code to allow the city to adopt its own stormwater management manual. It also approved the consent agenda (including February meeting minutes, the OR-43 maintenance agreement amendment, and a transient lodging tax agreement) and affirmed a contracting rule exemption to use a construction manager/general contractor method for the new operations facility. Jared Dean was appointed to the Economic Development Committee.

• Adopted Ordinance 1758 amending surface water management code (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Feb. 10 minutes, OR-43 maintenance amendment, transient lodging tax IGA (4-0)
• Affirmed local contracting rule exemption for CMGC procurement method for operations facility (4-0)
• Appointed Jared Dean to Economic Development Committee (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The main agenda items are discussions of the 2025 Planning Docket and the Housing Production Strategy. No public hearings or votes are scheduled. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person and remote participation options.

• Approval of meeting notes from January 15, 2025
• Discussion of the 2025 Planning Docket
• Discussion of the Housing Production Strategy

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft Stormwater Management Manual. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Lady B tugboat.

• Stormwater Management Manual draft discussion
• Lady B Tugboat discussion
• Mayor update on ODOT Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee
• Women's History Month proclamation
• National Drug & Alcohol Fact Week proclamation

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to hear public comments and to discuss the Oppenlander direction on next steps. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Public Comments
• Oppenlander direction on next steps
• Adjourn

The West Linn City Council voted 5-0 to not place a $10 million bond measure on the May ballot to purchase Oppenlander Field. Instead, the council directed staff to evaluate and pursue a public-private partnership to buy the property using existing resources. The decision followed extensive public comment urging preservation of the park and discussion of the city's budget constraints and other capital needs.

• Rejected placing $10M bond measure on May ballot for Oppenlander purchase (5-0)
• Directed staff to explore public-private partnership for park acquisition

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the future of the Oppenlander property, with options including using existing $3.5 million bond funds to purchase a portion, seeking a new $7.875 million bond, or not pursuing acquisition. The council will also hear a Youth Advisory Committee recommendation on traffic safety and hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on the Housing Production Strategy. Public comment is scheduled for the Oppenlander discussion.

• Oppenlander property: Council to consider using $3.5M bond funds for partial purchase, new $7.875M bond, or alternative financing
• Joint meeting with Planning Commission on Housing Production Strategy
• Youth Advisory Committee recommendation on traffic safety
• Consent agenda: ODOT temporary permit for Abernethy Bridge construction

No substantive decisions were made at this special meeting. The City Council heard a Youth Advisory Committee presentation on traffic safety, held a joint work session with the Planning Commission on the Housing Production Strategy (discussing but not acting on a potential Construction Excise Tax), and opened a public session on the Oppenlander property without taking any action. Only the agenda was formally approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1757 to vacate portions of 5th Street and 4th Avenue rights-of-way. Other business includes first reading of Ordinance 1756 prohibiting attracting or feeding wild animals, adoption of a 2025 Historic Inventory for the Robinwood Neighborhood, and updates on the Stafford Area Urban Reserves. The council also plans to adopt 2025-2027 priorities and city manager goals, and consider consent agenda items including a construction contract for the Public Works Operations Complex and a city attorney employment contract amendment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1757 to vacate a portion of 5th Street and 4th Avenue rights-of-way
• Ordinance 1756 to amend municipal code relating to attracting or feeding wild animals
• Proposed adoption of 2025 Historic Inventory of the Robinwood Neighborhood
• Stafford Area Urban Reserves updates
• Consent agenda: Public Works Operations Complex construction owners' representative contract and City Attorney employment contract amendment

The council unanimously adopted its 2025-2027 priorities and the city manager’s goals. The consent agenda passed, approving the January meeting minutes, a public works contract, and a city attorney contract amendment. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 1757 to vacate portions of 4th Avenue and 5th Street rights-of-way, but the provided minutes end before a vote was recorded.

• Adopted City Council 2025-2027 Priorities (5-0)
• Adopted City Manager Goals for John Williams (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Public Works Operations Complex Construction Owners’ Representative Contract and City Attorney Employment Contract Amendment (5-0)
• Corrected January 6 meeting minutes to change Mayor Bialostosky’s vote on MIP-24-02/VAR-24-05 from voting to abstaining
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 1757 to vacate 4th Avenue and 5th Street rights-of-way (vote not recorded in provided text)

Oregon Land Use Law & Quasi-Judicial Training - City Council, Planning Commission & Historic Review Board

This meeting is a training session for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Historic Review Board on Oregon land use law, presented by Josh Soper of Beery Elsner & Hammond. Topics include history of land use, types of decisions, bias, ex parte contacts, conflicts, public hearing requirements, and clear and objective standards. No decisions or public hearings on specific projects are scheduled.

• Oregon Land Use Law training with Josh Soper covering history, bias, public hearing requirements, and criteria/findings

City Council Work Session

This is a work session where the City Council discusses multiple items, including a proposed ordinance to regulate the attraction and feeding of wild animals, and a presentation on Flock Safety cameras. No final votes are expected; the session is for deliberation and staff input.

• Black History Month Proclamation
• Ordinance Related to Attracting & Feeding Wild Animals
• Metro Councilor Christine Lewis Presentation
• Flock Safety Cameras discussion with public comments
• Public Works 2025 Draft Project Calendar and City Council 2025 Priorities

City Council Work Session

The West Linn City Council holds a work session to review the 2024 Police Review & Recommend Annual Report and receive an update on the Vision43 long-range planning project. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review of 2024 WLPRRC (Police Review & Recommend) Annual Report
• Update on Vision43 project, a long-term community visioning effort

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a Class II variance request to reduce the rear-yard setback for a new swimming pool at 1490 Skye Parkway. The meeting also includes election of Chair and Vice-Chair, approval of meeting notes from December 4, 2024, and public comment on non-agenda land use items.

• Public hearing on Class II variance (VAR-24-18) to reduce rear-yard setback for swimming pool at 1490 Skye Parkway
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of meeting notes from December 4, 2024
• Public comment period for land use items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting format with remote participation options

City Council Meeting

The West Linn City Council will hold a regular business meeting with a consent agenda item to approve a contract for Owner's Representative and Construction Management Services. The council will also issue proclamations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Community Belonging, and make appointments to advisory groups and liaison positions.

• Consent agenda: Owner's Representative & Construction Management Services Contract (Agenda Bill 2025-01-13-01)
• Proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Proclamation for Community Belonging
• Mayor and Council Reports including Community Advisory Group and Council Liaison Appointments

The city council voted 5-0 to approve appointments to 8 community advisory groups covering arts, community involvement, historic review, library, parks, planning, sustainability, and transportation. The council also voted 5-0 to retain the same council liaison assignments from 2024. An item for an owner's representative and construction management services contract was removed from the consent agenda before the vote.

• Approved community advisory group appointments for 8 boards (5-0)
• Retained same council liaison assignments from 2024 to 2025 (5-0)
• Removed item 6a – Owner's Representative & Construction Management Services Contract from agenda

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision (MIP-24-02/VAR-24-05) regarding property at 2830 Coeur D Alene. The council will also elect a Council President, review an audit report, and consider Arts and Culture Commission recommendations for public art acquisition and commissioning an artist for a kiosk on Willamette Main Street.

• Public hearing: Appeal of Planning Commission Decision MIP-24-02/VAR-24-05, 2830 Coeur D Alene
• Election of Council President
• Audit Report
• Consent agenda: Meeting minutes for December 9 and 16, 2024
• Arts and Culture Commission recommendations: public art acquisition and artist for Willamette Main Street Bicycle Kiosk

The City Council approved the first public art commission for the Willamette Main Street Bicycle Kiosk and continued a zoning appeal hearing to April 14, 2025. The Council also approved the meeting agenda and elected a new Council President.

• Approved agenda for Jan 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Mary Baumgardner as Council President (5-0)
• Approved December 9 and 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Arts & Culture Commission recommendations for public art (5-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate art contract with Travis Pond (5-0)
• Continued zoning appeal hearing to April 14, 2025 (4-0)

City Council Retreat

This is a working retreat where the City Council will review 2024 priorities, discuss and finalize 2025 priorities, and begin planning the 2026-2027 budget. The council will also receive year-end reports from community advisory groups and neighborhood associations, as well as status updates from partner agencies. A working lunch will focus on the 2025 legislative session. Public comments are scheduled, including a specific request related to the Historic Main Street budget.

• Review of 2024 Council Priorities and discussion of 2025 priorities
• Historic Main Street Budget Request during public comments
• Working lunch on 2025 Legislative Session with handout on West Linn legislative priorities
• Presentation and discussion of 2026-2027 Budget timeline, issues, and opportunities
• Year-end reports from Community Advisory Groups and Neighborhood Associations