Keizer, Oregon

City Council

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Community Diversity Engagement Committee

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Parks Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

City Council

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

City Council

Parks Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

City Council

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

City Council

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

City Council

Parks Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

City Council

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

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Long Range Planning Task Force

Parks Advisory Board

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Budget Committee

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Budget Committee

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Internal Oversight Committee

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will approve minutes from June 2026 meetings, set the 2026‑2027 gallery exhibit schedule, consider art submissions by Madison Stewart and Deborah Sisco, and review the commission's budget, including the 2025/26 ending balance and updated allocations for 2026/27. The commission will also discuss utility‑box wrap submissions and graffiti‑abatement plans for Carlson Skate Park, and report a member update to the City Council on August 3.

• 2026‑2027 gallery exhibit schedule
• Art submission by Madison Stewart
• Art submission by Deborah Sisco
• Review of Arts Commission budget 2025/26 ending balance
• Budget 2026/27 allocation update

City Council

The Keizer City Council meeting will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to update the Transportation System Plan. Staff will also present items such as a fee waiver for the Keizer Event Center, stormwater facilities on Lydia Street, and updates on the Parks Master Plan. Additional discussions will cover the possible renaming of the Sports Parks, the transient occupancy tax, and a six‑month report from sports facilities companies.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign ODOT intergovernmental agreement for Transportation System Plan update
• Event Center fee waiver request from the Keizer Public Safety Foundation
• Lydia Street vegetated stormwater facilities bridge enforcement
• Discussion on renaming the Sports Parks
• Discussion related to the Transient Occupancy Tax

City Council

The Keizer City Council met in an executive session on July 20, 2026. The council discussed labor negotiations with persons designated by the governing body, as allowed under ORS 192.660(2)(d). No final actions or decisions were taken, as required for executive sessions.

• Deliberation on labor negotiations with designated representatives (no final action)
• Meeting held in Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review draft sidewalk infill and repair programs and discuss the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The committee will also hear reports from the police and council liaisons.

• Approval of June 2026 minutes
• Overview of Draft Sidewalk Infill & Repair Programs
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program discussion
• Police Liaison Report
• Council Liaison Report

Quorum Notice

The Keizer City Council issued a quorum notice informing residents that a work party will be held at Keizer Little League Park. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The park address is 5245 Ridge Drive NE, Keizer, Oregon.

• Work party at Keizer Little League Park, 5245 Ridge Drive NE, on July 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive reports on various city parks and select which parks to visit for the 2026 tour. Member Jill Gust is scheduled to report to the City Council on July 20th.

• Selection of 2026 parks to visit for the Parks Tour
• Reports on Meadows, Hidden Creek, Claggett Creek, and Chalmers-Jones parks
• Reports on Ben Miller, Northridge, Northview, and Mike Whittam parks
• Reports on Palma Ciea, Sunset, and Keizer Rapids parks

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation on police services fees. This is a discussion-based meeting rather than a decision-making session.

• Police Services Fee Presentation

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to review minutes and hear reports. The agenda includes a discussion on recommending a proclamation for National Bullying Prevention Month and a new policy for committees to apply for grants.

• Approval of May 2026 minutes
• Discussion on National Bullying Prevention Month proclamation
• New policy for committees to apply for grants
• Update on Volunteer Recruitment Video
• Community outreach to identify diverse voices

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Quorum Notice

The Keizer City Council will be present at the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installation and Appreciation Luncheon. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 4250 Cherry Avenue NE. No council decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Attendance at Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installation and Appreciation Luncheon, 4250 Cherry Avenue NE

City Council

The Keizer City Council will meet to decide on several resolutions, including property demolition and fee updates. The body will also discuss traffic options for Verda Lane and the management of synthetic turf fields.

• Resolution to declare the house at 4860 Bailey Road Northeast as surplus and authorize demolition
• Establishment of the Sewer System Development Charge for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Adoption of user fees for Keizer Rapids Park Artificial Turf Fields
• Concierge surcharge for solid waste service for high density housing
• Verda Lane Traffic Corridor Options

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

City Council

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will meet on June 23, 2026. The commission will review an artwork submission for the Street Art Program by Rachel Wood, a McNary student. It will also consider an amendment to the KPAC Master Plan that would have the city provide paint for the Street Art Program. The meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• Street Art Program – Artwork submission by Rachel Wood (McNary student)
• KPAC Master Plan – Consider amendment for city to provide paint for Street Art Program

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review a project spreadsheet of active items. Staff will provide an overview of draft sidewalk infill and repair programs and a new grant application policy for city committees, boards, and commissions.

• Overview of Draft Sidewalk Infill & Repair Programs
• New policy for Committees, Boards, and Commissions to apply for grants
• Review of active items on the project spreadsheet

The committee approved the May 2026 minutes. A motion to request a crossing guard at 14th and Manbrin failed (2‑3 vote). A revised motion to have staff work with the school district for a safe crossing for students passed unanimously (6‑0). All active items on the project spreadsheet were moved to dormant status.

• Approved May 2026 minutes (6‑0‑1)
• Motion to request a crossing guard at 14th & Manbrin failed (2‑3‑1)
• Motion to recommend staff work with School District for a safe crossing at 14th & Manbrin passed unanimously (6‑0‑1)
• Moved green bike lane paint project to dormant status (no vote recorded)
• Moved citywide 20‑mph residential speed limit reduction to dormant status (no vote recorded)
• All current active items on the project spreadsheet moved to dormant status (no vote recorded)
• Council President Starr suggested making the project spreadsheet a live tracking document (no vote recorded)
• Public Works Director Blaylock to develop GIS‑based interactive tracking tool (no vote recorded)

Internal Oversight Committee

The Keizer Internal Oversight Committee will meet on June 18, 2026 at the City Manager's Conference Room. The agenda includes a discussion about giving attorney direction. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to order
• Discussion about giving attorney direction
• Adjourn

Keizer Emergency Planning Committee

The Keizer Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss the Emergency Operations Plan. The committee will also review a new policy regarding how committees, boards, and commissions apply for grants.

• Discussion of Emergency Operations Plan
• Review of new grant application policy for committees, boards, and commissions
• Approval of April 29, 2026 meeting minutes

Internal Oversight Committee

The Keizer Internal Oversight Committee meeting on June 17, 2026 will consider whether to hire outside legal counsel. The discussion is listed as agenda item 2. No decision has been recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion regarding hiring outside counsel

City Council

The Keizer City Council meeting will consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into the 2026 SAMTD and City of Keizer Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement. It will also review ordinances amending the code for child care allowances and design review, and for recognizing neighborhood associations. A resolution will certify lighting district assessments, and staff will recommend funding for a helmet safety program. Public comments and consent calendar items will also be addressed.

• Resolution - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into 2026 SAMTD and City of Keizer Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Ordinance - Amending Keizer Code Appendix A for child care allowances and alternative design review
• Ordinance - Amending Keizer Code Chapter 2, Article VIII to recognize neighborhood associations
• Resolution - Certification of Lighting District Assessments
• Recommendation to request funding from Keizer Rotary and Salem Bicycle Club for the Helmet Program

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with designated representatives. They will also review the employment-related performance of the city chief executive officer. No final actions or decisions can be made during this closed session; any outcomes will be addressed at a later public meeting.

• Deliberation on labor negotiations per ORS 192.660(2)(d)
• Review of chief executive officer performance per ORS 192.660(2)(i)
• Closed session prohibits final actions or decisions

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee will consider appointments for several city boards and commissions, including youth liaison roles. Members will also review a volunteer recruitment video and discuss policies adopted by the City Council regarding attendance and grant applications.

• Appointments for Keizer Public Arts Commission
• Youth Liaison appointments for Multi-Modal Safety Committee, Keizer Public Arts Commission, and Keizer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Approval of the Volunteer Recruitment Video
• Review of City Council adopted Attendance Policy
• Review of City Council adopted policy for Committees, Boards, and Commissions to apply for grants

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss two items: a policy for committees to apply for grants and a discussion on goats. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

• Approval of April 2026 minutes
• Discussion on goats
• New policy for committees to apply for grants
• Commissioner reporting to City Council on June 15
• Next meeting scheduled for July 8

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will approve the April 2026 meeting minutes. Staff will present reports on several city parks. The board will consider a Northridge Park access‑point map, a new grant‑application policy for committees, and a revision of the Parks Master Plan.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Map of Northridge Park – Access Points
• New policy for committees, boards, and commissions to apply for grants
• Parks Master Plan revision

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Keizer Community Fields Association and synthetic turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park.

• Discussion regarding Keizer Community Fields Association/Synthetic Turf Fields at Keizer Rapids Park

The council met to discuss the Keizer Community Fields Association's management of the synthetic turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park, including financial challenges, board compliance, fee structures, and contract options. No formal votes or approvals were recorded; the council requested further reports and indicated a decision on contract extension would be needed by November 30.

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The committee will reconvene at its next meeting on July 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee will consider a recommendation to the City Council for National Bullying Prevention Month in October. The meeting also includes a vendor invitation for the Keizer Cultures Celebration, an update on a volunteer recruitment video, a new policy for committees to apply for grants, and a review of the 2026‑2030 strategic plan. Member Fausto Ramous will report to Council on June 15.

• Discussion of National Bullying Prevention Month recommendation to City Council
• Vendor invitation for Keizer Cultures Celebration (by Robin Barney)
• Update on the Volunteer Recruitment Video
• New policy for committees, boards, and commissions to apply for grants
• Review of the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan for the committee

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will review its budget, which shows a remaining balance of $2,451.56. Commissioners will discuss the 2026‑2027 gallery exhibit schedule and ongoing grant efforts. The meeting also includes proposals to relocate existing artworks, adopt a new grant‑application policy for committees, and evaluate submissions for utility‑box artwork wraps and a potential artwork purchase.

• Review of Arts Commission budget – remaining $2,451.56
• Consideration of artwork to purchase
• Relocating artwork on River Road, Chemawa, and Lockhaven
• New policy for committees, boards, and commissions to apply for grants
• Utility box wrap submissions

General

A quorum notice informs that the Keizer City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may be present at the Claggett Creek Wetland Enhancement Project ribbon cutting on Monday, June 1 at 5:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the entrance of the new trail in Claggett Creek Park. Attendees are instructed to park on the north side of the park off Chemawa Road NE and meet at the trailhead near the traffic circle.

• Ribbon cutting for the Claggett Creek Wetland Enhancement Project at the new trail entrance, Claggett Creek Park

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of the May 18 minutes and amendments to the City Manager and City Attorney employment contracts. Public hearings will address an ordinance to amend water rates, a resolution to change the stormwater utility fee, a resolution to amend the multi‑family parks services fee, and a resolution to declare the city’s election to receive state revenues. The council will also adopt the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget and pass an ordinance creating a new elections code chapter. A proclamation recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month will be presented.

• Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Budget, making appropriations and tax categories
• Ordinance amending water rates (Keizer Code Section 42‑65)
• Resolution amending the Stormwater Utility Fee
• Resolution amending the Multi‑Family City of Keizer Parks Services Fee
• Resolution authorizing an amendment to the City Manager’s employment contract

The council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget after amending it. It also approved ordinances and resolutions that adjust water rates, stormwater and parks service fees, and certify the city’s eligibility for state revenues and municipal services. A $400 marketing request for neighborhood associations was approved by a 5‑2 vote, while an ordinance creating a new elections chapter failed 3‑4. The consent calendar, including contract amendments for the city manager and city attorney, passed unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2026‑27 Budget, making appropriations and categorizing taxes (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026 amending Water Rates (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution amending the Stormwater Utility Fee (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution amending the Parks Services Fee (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution declaring the city's election to receive state revenues (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution certifying the city provides four or more municipal services (7‑0‑0)
• Approved $400 joint marketing request for Neighborhood Associations (5‑2‑0)
• Failed Ordinance No. 2026 relating to Elections; creating Keizer Code Chapter 15 (3‑4‑0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council met in an executive session to deliberate labor negotiations with designated representatives. The council also reviewed the employment performance of the city’s chief executive officer. No final actions can be taken in this closed session; any decisions must be made at a later open meeting.

• Deliberations on labor negotiations with persons designated by the governing body (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Review of employment-related performance of the city chief executive officer (ORS 192.660(2)(i))

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Multi-Modal Safety Committee will receive a staff update on the Transportation System Plan and review the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program spreadsheet. Members will discuss a joint work session with City Council scheduled for June 8 to refine topics for council consideration. The meeting also includes reports from police, council liaison, and a member reporting to council on June 1.

• Transportation System Plan – staff update
• Review of Neighborhood Traffic Management Program spreadsheet (active list)
• Joint work session with City Council on June 8 to refine list of topics
• NTMP feedback from West Keizer Neighborhood Association
• Member reporting to Council: David Dempster on June 1 at 6 PM

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will consider and vote on artwork submissions for the Storm Drain Art Program. The commission will also set the gallery display schedule for 2026‑2027, review its budget, and discuss relocating artwork on River Road, Chemawa, and Lockhaven. Additional items include a volunteer recognition and a member report to City Council.

• Approval of artwork submissions for the Storm Drain Art Program
• Set gallery display schedule for 2026‑2027, including Maya Merrill's June/July pieces
• Consider displaying KeizerFEST Iris Pictures for June/July
• Review of the Arts Commission budget
• Discussion of relocating artwork on River Road, Chemawa, and Lockhaven

The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved the March 2026 minutes and several art-related motions. It accepted storm‑drain artwork pending environmental approval, set the submission deadline to August 1, and approved Maya Merrill's artwork and the KeizerFEST Iris pictures for the June/July exhibit. The commission also authorized a letter apologizing to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee.

• Approved March 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved storm‑drain artwork pending environmental services (4‑0)
• Extended storm‑drain artwork deadline to August 1 (5‑0)
• Accepted Maya Merrill artwork for June/July display (5‑0)
• Approved display of KeizerFEST Iris pictures for June/July (5‑0)
• Authorized apology letter to CDEC (5‑0)
• Amended letter to add support for CDEC work (5‑0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council meeting will include proclamations for Jewish American Heritage Month and Gold Star Families Month, and a recognition of the 2025-2026 Youth Councilor. The council will consider a series of resolutions authorizing supplemental budget allocations for multiple city funds, as well as administrative actions such as a new attendance policy and a contract for pavement resurfacing. Additional items include a police services fee amendment and various routine reports and consent calendar approvals.

• Proclamation of Jewish American Heritage Month
• Proclamation of Gold Star Families Month
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a pavement resurfacing contract to KNL Industries, Inc.
• Resolution amending the City of Keizer Police Services Fee (repealing Resolution R2023-3376)
• Resolutions authorizing supplemental budget allocations for PERS Obligation Fund, General Fund (Transient Occupancy Tax and Event Center Fund), Sport Facility Operations Fund (Little League), and Administrative Services Finance Utility Billing

The Keizer City Council approved the consent calendar and adopted four supplemental‑budget authorizations covering the PERS Obligation Fund, Transient Occupancy Tax and Event Center Fund, Little League operations, and Finance Utility Billing services. The Council also adopted an attendance policy for city boards, commissions and committees (except the Planning Commission) and authorized a pavement‑resurfacing contract with KNL Industries. All motions passed unanimously with seven ayes and no nays or abstentions.

• Approved Consent Calendar (April 27 special meeting minutes and May 4 regular session minutes) – unanimous (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 – Supplemental Budget: PERS Obligation Fund Reclassification – unanimous (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 – Supplemental Budget: General Fund Transient Occupancy Tax and Event Center Fund Transfer – unanimous (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 – Supplemental Budget: Sport Facility Operations Fund for Little League – unanimous (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 – Supplemental Budget: Administrative Services Finance Utility Billing – unanimous (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 – Attendance Policy for City Boards, Commissions and Committees (except Planning Commission) – unanimous (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 – Authorize City Manager to award contract to KNL Industries for 2026 pavement resurfacing – unanimous (7-0-0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will convene for an executive session on May 18, 2026, to discuss the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer. The meeting will be held at the Public Works/Planning Conference Room and is closed to the public.

• Executive session to review CEO performance
• Meeting at Public Works/Planning Conference Room
• Meeting date: May 18, 2026

Budget Committee

The Keizer Budget Committee will review the draft 2026‑2027 budget, covering administrative, public works, general fund and other funds. Members may vote to approve the total budget amount and adopt the permanent property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000 of assessed value. Public testimony is scheduled before the budget presentations.

• Presentation of draft 2026‑2027 budget items for multiple city departments
• Motion to approve the overall budget amount (amount to be filled in)
• Motion to adopt the permanent property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000 assessed value
• Discussion of any amendments to the proposed budget
• Public testimony period

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee meeting on May 14, 2026 will open with a call to order and include a period for public testimony. The main item of business is the consideration and approval of a volunteer video, which will be played in its entirety during the meeting. The committee will also set the next meeting for June 11, 2026.

• Consider approval of the volunteer video (to be shown in full)
• Public testimony period
• Call to order and attendance record
• Schedule next meeting for June 11, 2026

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee reviewed the recruitment video and found it used an outdated script. A motion to send the video back to McNary High School for revisions, using the correct script and incorporating feedback, passed unanimously. Chair Herb and Leslie Risewick will meet with the school media teacher to discuss edits, and the updated video will be distributed to committee members and CDEC contacts.

• Unanimously approved sending video back to school for revisions (all present in favor)
• Chair Herb and Leslie Risewick to meet with Ashley Gruber to discuss edits
• Leslie Risewick to ask Fausto Ramos (CDEC) if he has viewed the video
• Deputy City Recorder Dawn Wilson to send video and notes to committee members and CDEC contacts

Planning Commission

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing the proposed draft budget, including Administrative Services, Public Works, and General Funds. The committee may vote to approve the total budget amount and the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Proposed property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000 of assessed value
• Review of Public Works funds including Street, Stormwater, Sewer, and Water
• Review of General Fund items including Police Operations and Planning
• Review of Other Funds including American Rescue Plan Act and Event Center
• Potential vote to approve the total 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget amount

Budget Committee

The Keizer Budget Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, approve the budget calendar and meeting minutes, and hear the City Manager's budget message. The committee will then present and discuss the draft budget covering multiple funds and departments. Public testimony and any outside budget requests will also be considered.

• Election of Budget Committee chair and vice chair
• Approval of budget calendar
• Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and deliberation of the draft city budget
• Consideration of outside budget requests

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee will debrief a recent off‑site community engagement meeting and hold a planning discussion for the Multi‑Cultural Event (formerly All Nations Day). Members will give reports from several neighborhood associations, and staff will present updates on the Keizer Engagement Framework and other outreach items. The committee will also prepare a report for the City Council meeting on May 18 regarding guest‑speaker guidelines and proclamation assignments.

• Debrief of the off‑site community engagement meeting
• Planning discussion for the Multi‑Cultural Event (formerly All Nations Day)
• Reports from West Keizer, Greater Gubser, Northwest Keizer, Greater Northeast Keizer, and Southeast Keizer neighborhood associations
• Staff liaison reports on the Keizer Engagement Framework, community‑organization list update, attendance reminders, and guest‑speaker plans
• Preparation of a member report to the City Council on May 18 covering guest‑speaker guidelines and proclamation assignments

General

The council received a quorum notice indicating members may be present at the 28th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 7 at 7:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the notice is informational.

• Quorum notice for possible council attendance at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
• Event: 28th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, May 7, 7:00 a.m.
• Location: Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider several items, including approval of the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes and a fee waiver for the Soaring Heights Recovery Homes Vision Dinner. Council members will vote on resolutions to repeal the Police Department petty cash funds and amend personnel policies. A public hearing will address code amendments related to child‑care allowances and an accessory dwelling unit design review. The council will also adopt an ordinance creating a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC for city telecommunications services.

• Approve April 20, 2026 regular session minutes
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for Soaring Heights Recovery Homes – Fourth Annual Vision Dinner
• Resolution to repeal Police Department petty cash funds
• Ordinance establishing franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC for telecommunications services
• Public hearing on Text Amendment Case 2026-02: code changes for child‑care allowances and ADU front‑yard design review

The council unanimously approved several items, including code text amendments, naming Loren’s Field, and a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC. It also approved the FY 2026 budget for Keizer Little League Park and directed staff to explore monthly police fee billing. Finally, a split vote (4‑3) adopted a new police fee structure for FY 2026‑2027.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved text amendment to Keizer Code (7-0)
• Adopted resolution naming Loren’s Field (7-0)
• Adopted franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC (7-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget for Keizer Little League Park (7-0)
• Authorized amendment request to Marion County Community Prosperity Initiative Grant (7-0)
• Directed staff to study feasibility of monthly police fee billing (7-0)
• Approved new police fee structure for FY 2026‑2027 (4-3)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in an executive session, which is closed to the public. The body will discuss the employment-related performance of a public officer, employee, or staff member.

• Review and evaluation of employment-related performance of a public officer, employee, or staff member

Keizer Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss the Emergency Operations Plan and conduct annual volunteer recognition.

• Election of Committee Chair & Vice Chair
• Discussion regarding the Emergency Operations Plan
• Annual volunteer recognition

The Keizer Emergency Planning Committee voted by consensus to appoint Darrell Fuller as Chair and Janet Poot as Vice Chair. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded; the committee discussed the draft Emergency Operations Plan and scheduled a follow‑up meeting for June 17.

• Elected Darrell Fuller as Chair (consensus)
• Elected Janet Poot as Vice Chair (consensus)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for June 17 at 3 p.m.

City Council

The Keizer City Council will discuss whether Councilor Cross can be counted as "in attendance" when appearing electronically. The council will reconsider a motion directing staff to apply for a Marion County economic development (DMO) grant. It will also consider a request from the Keizer Chamber of Commerce for a letter of support for their Marion County grant application. No other actions are listed.

• Discussion on Councilor Cross's electronic attendance per Council Rules Section 3.10
• Reconsider motion directing staff to apply for the DMO economic development grant from Marion County
• Consider Keizer Chamber of Commerce request for a letter of support for a Marion County grant

The council unanimously approved a letter of support for the Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s Marion County Tourism Grant application. It also approved a letter of support for Travel Salem’s application to the Salem‑Metro Area grant in the same program. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved letter of support for Keizer Chamber's Marion County Tourism Grant (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for Travel Salem's Salem‑Metro Area tourism grant (7-0)

Public Arts Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a purchase and sale agreement for the Keizer Station Area C-1. The body will also consider agreements between the Police Chief and Salem-Keizer School District 24J for safety officers.

• Public hearing on purchase and sale agreement with John E. Batzer, SM3KZR LLC, and Keizer Petroleum LLC (Keizer Station Area C-1)
• Intergovernmental Agreements with Salem-Keizer School District 24J for Safety and Support Response Team and Youth Safety and Support officers
• Resolution authorizing disposition of unclaimed found personal property
• Annual reports from West Keizer and Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Associations
• Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Month

The council unanimously authorized the City Manager to write a letter of support for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant proposal submitted by the Salem Willamette Valley Airport. The council also adopted a resolution to dispose of unclaimed personal property and approved the consent calendar items, including work session minutes. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Authorized writing a letter of support for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026 to dispose of unclaimed found personal property (7-0)
• Approved March 30, 2026 Work Session Minutes (consent calendar) (7-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 Regular Session Minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 Work Session Minutes with corrections (7-0)

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee will meet to discuss other business, specifically the approval of a revised script for a volunteer recruitment video.

• Approval of the Revised Script for the Volunteer Recruitment Video

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will review active items on its project spreadsheet and refine topics for a tentative joint work session with City Council on June 8, 2026. The meeting also includes a review of proposed items from GNEKNA.

• Review of active items on the project spreadsheet
• Planning for joint work session with City Council (tentatively 06/08/2026)
• Review of GNEKNA proposed items for committee consideration
• Annual volunteer recognition by Lanora Blake

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss an Indoor Activities Center based on an overview by MIG Consultants and a map of Keizer Rapids Park. The board will also discuss naming fields at the Keizer Rapids Park Synthetic Turf Complex.

• Recommendation on Indoor Activities Center
• Naming of fields at Keizer Rapids Park Synthetic Turf Complex
• Reports on Country Glen, Willamette Manor, Clearlake, Bair, Bob Newton, Keizer Little League, Ryan J. Hill, and Wallace House

City Council

The Keizer City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with designated representatives. No final action is permitted during this closed meeting.

• Executive session to discuss labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Meeting location: Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Accessibility requests contact: Melissa Bisset at 503-856-3412

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss neighborhood associations. The meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026.

• Discussion regarding Neighborhood Associations

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Text Amendment Case 2026-02. The body is considering changes to child care allowances and a correction to the alternative design review process for front-yard detached ADUs.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment Case 2026-02 regarding child care allowances
• Proposed amendment to Section 3.101.04 concerning detached ADUs in front yards

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the sale of real property in Keizer Station Area C1. The body will also consider resolutions regarding street vendor ordinances, KeizerFest 2026, and a road project on River Road.

• Public Hearing for the Sale of Real Property in Keizer Station Area C1
• Resolution for flashing yellow arrows at intersections along River Road Project
• Resolution for temporary suspension of the ordinance prohibiting street vendors
• Resolution for temporary use and signs for KeizerFest (2026)
• Event Center use fee waivers for Marion County Reentry Initiative Breakfast and Vetcare/Westcare Oregon

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

City Council

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Community Development Economic Council (CDEC). The body will review accomplishments from 2025 and goals for 2026.

• Review of 2025 CDEC accomplishments
• Discussion of 2026 CDEC goals

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will discuss establishing a policy for volunteer attendance requirements. Members will also review the active items on the project spreadsheet and plan a joint work session with the City Council tentatively scheduled for June 8, 2026.

• Discussion on establishing a policy for the attendance requirement
• Review of active items on the project spreadsheet
• Planning for a tentative June 8, 2026 joint work session with City Council

Public Arts Commission

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss administrative actions including the adoption of a 10-year public art plan and changes to solid waste franchise codes. The session also includes recognition for Women's History Month and the Keizer Community Library annual report.

• Resolution adopting the 2020-2030 Public Art Master Plan
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Section 30-8 relating to Solid Waste Franchises
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Section 12-29 relating to the location of other public art
• Resolution establishing the classification of Code Compliance Coordinator
• Keizer Community Library Annual Report

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Planning Commission

Parks Advisory Board

City Council

This document is a quorum notice for the Keizer City Council. It notifies the public that a quorum may be present at the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Forum - State of the City.

• State of the City event at Keizer Event Center (930 Chemawa Road NE)

Long Range Planning Task Force

City Council

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee is meeting to review its strategic plan goals for 2026-2030. Members will discuss establishing a policy for the 75% attendance requirement and prepare for a joint work session on March 30th.

• Discussion on establishing a policy for the 75% attendance requirement
• Review of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan goals
• Preparation for March 30th joint work session regarding 2025-2026 action items
• Planning for member reporting to Council on March 16th

City Council

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will elect its chair and vice chair and review the gallery display schedule for 2026 and 2027. The body will also discuss the commission's budget and the KPAC Master Plan.

• Approval of Don Ely's artwork for the April/May display
• Review of remaining budget of $5,481.56
• Approval of KPAC Master Plan including new Storm Drain Art Program
• Approval of anonymous language for Holiday Card Contest submission form
• Review of Utility Box Art submissions

General

The City of Keizer is hosting a community listening session to gather public input on whether to add a pavilion to the Keizer Rapids Park section of the Parks Master Plan and to discuss its potential location.

• Town Hall Community Listening Session
• Discussion on Keizer Rapids Park pavilion location
• Input sought for Parks Master Plan update

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review its project spreadsheet and discuss survey results to prioritize pedestrian road crossing locations. The committee will also receive police updates on traffic and speeding issues.

• Pedestrian Road Crossings survey results and location prioritization
• Speeding update for Cummings Lane
• Speed and traffic complaint update for Verda Lane NE

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget for Keizer Little League. The body is also considering a letter of intent with US Market for the Keizer Station Area C1 and a new Work After Retirement Policy.

• Public hearing: Supplemental Budget for Keizer Little League
• Resolution: Letter of Intent with US Market (Keizer Station Area C1)
• Resolution: Work After Retirement Policy (2026)
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for McNary Athletic Booster Club Auction
• Recycling Modernization Act Funding Authorization

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee will consider whether to recommend a change to the 75% attendance requirement for members. The body will also review and potentially relocate the process for appointments within the governing document.

• Committee appointments for the Keizer Public Arts Commission
• Discussion on changing the 75% attendance requirement in Resolution Appendices
• Review of changes to the appointment process

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, review the strategic plan, and receive training on quasi-judicial processes from City Attorney Joseph Lindsay. The meeting will also include reports from council representatives and a public appearance period.

• Approval of January 2026 minutes
• Review of Strategic Plan
• Training on quasi-judicial processes
• Council representative report
• Commissioner reporting to council on February 17th

Parks Advisory Board

Police Fee Task Force Meeting

The Keizer Police Fee Task Force is meeting to review a departmental analysis and staffing overview. The group will also discuss next steps for the task force.

• Approval of January 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Departmental Analysis and Staffing Overview

City Council

The City Council will not hold a regular meeting but may attend a dedication ceremony for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at PFC Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park on February 7th.

• Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication at PFC Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park
• City Council reception at Keizer Event Center following the ceremony

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will review a draft strategic plan for 2026-2030 and discuss the 2026 Community Survey. The group will also plan for the All Nations Day event.

• Review draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
• Discuss 2026 Community Survey
• Plan All Nations Day event
• Member reports to City Council on Feb 17

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding city codes and fees. The meeting includes the adoption of the 2026-2030 Keizer Strategic Plan and updates to park and tree preservation regulations.

• Resolution adopting the 2026-2030 Keizer Strategic Plan
• Resolution amending the Stormwater Utility Fee
• Ordinances amending codes for Tree Preservation, Park Regulations, and Parades/Special Events
• Orders designating 'No Parking' zones on portions of Dixon Street NE and May Street NE
• Resolution adopting Use Policies and Rates for the Keizer Event Center

City Council

Police Fee Task Force Meeting

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will elect its leadership and review the gallery display schedule for 2026 and 2027. The body will also discuss the Storm Drain Art Program and mural artwork for the Los Dos Hermanos location.

• Approval of Joel Nickel's artwork for February/March display
• Review of remaining budget: $5,481.56
• Utility box artwork submission by Deborah Sisco
• 2026 Call to Artists for Storm Drain Art Program
• Discussion on mural artwork for Los Dos Hermanos location

City Council

City Council

City Council

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will elect its chair and vice chair and review active project spreadsheets. The body will discuss pedestrian road crossings and commercial vehicles blocking biking and pedestrian access.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding a 'Pedestrian Flag Program'
• Review of updated Pedestrian Road Crossings List with Neighborhood Association input
• Safe Routes to School road improvements for crosswalk at Windsor Island Rd N
• Discussion on commercial vehicles blocking pedestrian and biking access

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 Work Plan. Other agenda items include the approval of November 2025 minutes and reports from the youth liaison and council representative.

• Planning Commission Work Plan 2026

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair and receive reports on various city parks. Members will discuss updating the Parks Board Master Plan ahead of a City Council meeting on January 20th.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Reports on Meadows, Hidden Creek, Claggett Creek, Chalmers-Jones, Ben Miller, Northridge, Northview, Mike Whittam, Palma Ciea, Sunset, and Keizer Rapids parks
• Discussion on updating the Parks Board Master Plan
• Gold Star Dedication scheduled for February

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the management of the Keizer Little League Sports Complex.

• Discussion regarding management of the Keizer Little League Sports Complex

City Council

This document is a quorum notice for a Town Hall event with Senator Merkley. No legislative actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Town Hall with Senator Merkley at Chemeketa Community College Gymnasium

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from December 2025, and discuss the process for volunteer appointments. The meeting will be held at the Keizer Civic Center and streamed online.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 2025 minutes
• Review of volunteer appointment process
• Hybrid meeting at Keizer Civic Center
• Volunteer recognition via Pen Selection

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The committee will elect a chair and vice chair and approve minutes from December 4, 2025. Members will discuss All Nations Day and select assignments for 2026 observances pending City Council approval.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of All Nations Day
• Selection of 2026 observances and presentation assignments
• Planning for a joint City Council and CDEC meeting on March 30, 2026

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session to conduct deliberations. The body will discuss real property transactions and labor negotiations.

• Deliberations regarding real property transactions
• Deliberations regarding labor negotiations

City Council

General