Keizer, OR

Performance Evaluation Work Group

The Performance Evaluation Work Group will meet to discuss how the City Attorney and City Manager are evaluated. The group will also review minutes from the September 28, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of evaluation processes for the City Attorney and City Manager
• Approval of September 28, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

City Council

Long Range Planning Task Force

Parks Advisory Board

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Planning Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

Keizer Emergency Planning Committee

Keizer Emergency Planning Committee

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

City Council

City Council

City Council

Public Arts Commission

City Council

Long Range Planning Task Force

City Council

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Budget Committee

Budget Committee

Budget Committee

Budget Committee

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Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

City Council

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Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Long Range Planning Task Force

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Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Public Arts Commission

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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

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will meet on October 20, 2026. The agenda includes reviewing the 2026 to 2027 Exhibit Schedule and discussing graffiti abatement at the Carlson Skate Park. The commission will also review the arts commission budget and discuss utility box wrap artwork submissions.

• 2026 to 2027 Exhibit Schedule
• Review of Arts Commission Budget & Expenses
• Discussion regarding graffiti abatement at Carlson Skate Park
• Review of utility box wrap artwork by Michelle Sullivan
• Review of quilt artwork from Mid-Valley Quilt Guild

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider a resolution for a new police sergeant bargaining agreement and an ordinance regarding a property lien. The meeting also includes a scenario plan discussion and a letter of support for a Salem Housing Authority grant application.

• Ordinance declaring a lien against 1351 Stone Hedge Court Northeast
• Resolution authorizing 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Keizer Police Association (Sergeant Bargaining Unit)
• Helmet Program Grant Request Approval
• Scenario Plan Hearing discussion
• Letter of Support for Grant Application by the Salem Housing Authority

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be present at the City Council meeting on October 19th. The provided agenda is a quorum notice and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will conduct a tour with the Public Works Director to observe specific locations. The group will visit intersections and pathways to review pedestrian crossings and traffic concerns.

• Observation of Country Glen at River Road
• Observation of 14th and Harmony pathway and pedestrian crossing
• Observation of 14th and Mandarin pathway connection
• Observation of Verda and Lockhaven pedestrian crossing and traffic concerns
• Member David Philbrick reporting to Council on November 2nd

Planning Commission

Parks Advisory Board

The board will discuss whether to cancel or reschedule its May 2027 meeting due to a conflict with the Budget Committee. Members will also hold a follow-up planning discussion regarding a September 28th joint work session.

• Selection of 2027 meeting dates
• Follow-up discussion from Sept. 28th Joint Work Session
• Parks reports regarding Country Glen, Willamette Manor, Clearlake, Bair, Bob Newton, Keizer Little League, and Keizer Rapids Park

City Council

The Keizer City Council is holding a work session to discuss public engagement regarding the Urban Growth Boundary.

• Discussion of Urban Growth Boundary Public Engagement

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

City Council

The Keizer City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM in executive session at the Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE. The only substantive item is a closed discussion with persons designated by the council to carry on labor negotiations, under ORS 192.660(2)(d). The session is closed to the public, and no final action or decision may be taken during it. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• No final action or decisions allowed during the closed session
• Meeting at Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Accessibility and interpreter requests directed to Melissa Martin, 503-856-3412

City Council

The Keizer City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to take up a range of items, including a 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Keizer Police Association and a discussion and possible action on police use of license plate readers. The consent calendar includes an Oil Stop, Inc. and Happy's Drive-Thru Car Wash amendment to the Keizer Station Master Plan, a temporary suspension of the street vendor code, and the sunset of the Police Fee Task Force. Other items include new use policies and rates for the Keizer Event Center, a vote for Aumsville in the SKATS agreement, and dedicated funding for tourism promotion.

• Oil Stop, Inc. and Happy's Drive-Thru Car Wash amendment to the Keizer Station Master Plan (Area B), property line adjustment, and conditional use permit (Case 2026-06)
• Resolution authorizing a temporary suspension of the code prohibiting street vendors
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Keizer Police Association
• Resolution adopting use policies and rates for the Keizer Event Center, repealing Resolutions R2024-3435 and R2026-3643
• Discussion and potential action on Keizer Code Section 36-2 conduct on city property and Administrative Order #2024-18

The City Council approved a 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Keizer Police Association and authorized the City Manager to support state legislation regarding automated license plate reader cameras. The Council also voted to reduce the Parks Board to seven members and directed staff to develop an audit process for long-term business partners, including Sports Enterprises, LLC. A proposal to update Event Center rates was tabled for further information.

• Approved 2026-2029 police collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Authorized support for state license plate reader legislation (5-0)
• Reduced Parks Board membership to seven members (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop audit recommendations for business partners (5-0)
• Tabled Event Center rate and policy resolution (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including street vendor code suspension (5-0)
• Consensus reached to allow Aumsville a vote in SKATS agreement
• Consensus reached to seek hotelier input on 4% tourism tax proposal

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers at 930 Chemawa Road NE. The committee will approve September 2026 minutes, hear an update from Robin Barney on Keizer Culture's Celebration on Oct. 10 (11 AM-5 PM), and take up other business including review of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan for CDEC and CDEC feedback on the Community Survey. Member Guillermo Rodriguez is scheduled to report to the City Council on October 19 at 6 PM.

• Review of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan for CDEC, with member comments
• CDEC feedback on the Community Survey
• Update by Robin Barney on Keizer Culture's Celebration, Oct. 10, 11 AM-5 PM
• Approval of September 2026 minutes
• Guillermo Rodriguez to report to Council on October 19 at 6 PM

City Council

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a joint work session on September 28, 2026. The meeting will include discussions regarding a parks tour debrief, advisory board successes and opportunities, capital improvement project planning, and an update on the Parks Master Plan.

• Parks Tour Debrief
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Successes & Opportunities
• Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Planning
• Parks Master Plan Update Discussion

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held a joint work session to debrief a parks tour and review the five-year Parks Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

City Council

The Keizer City Council holds a special session on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion about deeming it important that Councilor Christopher appear electronically for the September 28, 2026 Joint Work Session and be considered "in attendance" under Council Rules of Procedure Section 3.10 (Attendance (Duty)). No votes, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of whether Councilor Christopher may appear electronically for the September 28, 2026 Joint Work Session and be counted as "in attendance"
• Reference to Council Rules of Procedure Section 3.10 — Attendance (Duty)
• Special session only; agenda lists call to order, roll call, discussion, and adjournment

The City Council held a special session to determine the attendance status of Councilor Christopher for a joint work session. The Council voted to deem the electronic appearance important and consider the councilor in attendance.

• Deemed Councilor Christopher's electronic appearance for the September 28, 2026, Work Session as 'in attendance' (4-1)

Performance Evaluation Work Group

The Keizer Performance Evaluation Work Group meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Keizer City Council Chambers at 930 Chemawa Road NE. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion regarding selection of a contractor. No decisions, dollar amounts, or contract details are specified in the agenda.

• Discussion regarding selection of a contractor
• Meeting held at Keizer City Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Also accessible via Zoom (link provided in agenda)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings and administrative actions. Key items include a resolution to exempt formal solicitation and authorize a street sweeping contract with Wheat, LLC, a master plan amendment for Keizer Station Area B, and a resolution amending the police services fee. The council will also consider a professional service contract for an audio-visual system, a fee waiver for a candidate forum, and a discussion on tourism funding.

• Resolution to authorize contract with Wheat, LLC for street sweeping services
• Master Plan Amendment/Property Line Adjustment/Conditional Use Permit Case 2026-06: Keizer Station Area B
• Resolution amending the City of Keizer Police Services Fee
• Professional service contract with KlassTech LLC for autonomous audio-visual system for Council Chambers
• Council Chamber Use Fee Waiver for Keizer Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

The Keizer City Council approved a street sweeping contract with Wheat, LLC and amended the city's Police Services Fee. The Council also authorized a fee waiver for the Latino Business Alliance's 2026 Expo Negocio and established a new Outreach & Education Coordinator position. Additionally, the Council directed staff to research decorum and safety measures for public meetings.

• Approved street sweeping contract with Wheat, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $3,468.75 fee waiver for Latino Business Alliance (4-2)
• Approved Master Plan amendment for Keizer Station Area B (6-0)
• Amended Police Services Fee resolution (6-0)
• Authorized KlassTech LLC contract for audio-visual system (6-0)
• Established Outreach & Education Coordinator position (6-0)
• Appointed Councilor Kohler as League of Oregon Cities delegate (6-0)
• Authorized grant application for bike helmets (6-0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold an executive session closed to the public, beginning after its regular meeting but no earlier than 7:00 PM on September 21, 2026. The sole agenda item is a discussion under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations. No final action or decision may be taken during the session; any such action must occur after returning to open session or at a later meeting.

• Executive session closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(d)
• Discussion of labor negotiations with designated persons
• Meeting location: Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Multi-Modal Safety Committee is meeting to review proposed changes to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and hear a presentation on the Local Safe School Routes Program. The committee will also discuss tour locations with the Public Works Director and decide whether to cancel the December 2027 meeting.

• Review of Neighborhood Traffic Management Program draft revision by staff
• Presentation on Local Safe School Routes Program by Jacob Lippert
• Discussion of tour locations with Public Works Director on Oct. 15
• Decision on canceling December 16, 2027 meeting
• Committee member reporting to council on Sept. 21 or Oct. 5

Quorum Notice

This is a quorum notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that a quorum of the Keizer City Council may be present at the Marion County Local Leaders Breakfast on September 17, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. No decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Quorum notice for Marion County Local Leaders Breakfast
• Event at Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will consider purchasing a painting by recently retired city employee Arturo Madrid for $550 (framing cost) and discuss the 2027 storm drain art program, including stipends. They will also review the 2026-2027 exhibit schedule, graffiti abatement at Carlson Skate Park, and utility box wrap submissions.

• Consider purchasing 'Early Morning Sunrise' by Arturo Madrid, valued at $1,500, for $550 to cover framing
• Discussion on 2027 storm drain art program, including three $200 stipends for youth and adult categories
• Utility box wrap submissions by Michelle Sullivan and Stacy Madsen
• Relocating Johnson's statues 'Praise' and 'Twilight Reverence' and adding horses
• Review of 2026-2027 gallery exhibit schedule

City Council

The Keizer City Council and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a joint work session consisting of a tour of five city parks, starting at Chalmers Jones Park/Carlson Skate Park and proceeding by car to Meadows, Country Glen, Bob Newton, and PFC Ryan J. Hill parks. The tour is to observe current conditions, view recent renovations, and see the first full playground replacement at Meadows Park. No formal decisions are on the agenda; this is a site-visit work session.

• Tour of Chalmers Jones Park / Carlson Skate Park (930 Chemawa Road NE)
• View first full playground replacement at Meadows Park (7177 River Road N)
• Observe current conditions at Country Glen Park (1420 Parkside Court NE) prior to future development
• View recently completed renovation at Bob Newton Park (1300 Mandarin Way NE)
• View Gold Star Family Monument at PFC Ryan J. Hill Park (6100 Keizer Station Blvd N)

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held a joint work session to tour five city parks. The session served as a ten-year retrospective on progress made through the Parks Fund. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the tour.

City Council

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor variance request for a property at 4090 Rivercrest Dr. N. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments on non-agenda topics.

• Public hearing on Minor Variance Case 2026-10: 4090 Rivercrest Dr. N.
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026
• Opportunity for public comments on non-agenda issues
• Discussion on November meeting scheduling due to holiday

City Council

The Keizer City Council will meet in a closed executive session on September 8, 2026. The session is designated for deliberations regarding labor negotiations pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d). No final actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Executive session for labor negotiations

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold its regular session, including a discussion on amending the City's police services fee and repealing Resolution R2026-3670, and a second reading of an ordinance on neighborhood associations. The Council will also consider a comprehensive plan and zone change for a subdivision at 5710 Windsor Island Road North, and authorize contracts for pro tem judicial services. Several items are on the consent calendar, including a five-year lease agreement for a mailing machine.

• Discussion on amending the City of Keizer Police Services Fee; repealing Resolution R2026-3670
• Ordinance (second reading) relating to recognition of neighborhood associations; amending Keizer Code Chapter 2, Article VIII
• Ordinance for Pacific National Development, Inc. application for comprehensive plan map amendment, zone change, and subdivision at 5710 Windsor Island Road North (Case 2026-05)
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into service contracts for Pro Tem judicial services with Aaron P. Hisel and Patrick J. Mercurio
• Resolution authorizing a five-year agreement with Quadient Leasing USA Inc for lease of an IX-7 Mailing Machine

The Keizer City Council approved a resolution directing staff to prepare a modified police services fee using a Flat Rate Model with a $2,000 cap indexed to CPI-W. It also adopted an ordinance recognizing neighborhood associations and approved a resolution amending the Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) agreement, reducing monthly fees and authorizing contract termination with KCFA. All other actions, including appointments and proclamations, passed unanimously.

• Directed staff to prepare police services fee resolution with Flat Rate Model and $2,000 CPI-W-indexed cap (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026 on Neighborhood Association recognition, amending Keizer Code Chapter 2, Article VIII (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026- amending SFC facility management agreement, reducing monthly fee from $16,500 to $10,000 (5-2)
• Authorized City Manager to terminate KCFA contract (7-0)
• Appointed Robb Witters, Bruce Anderson, Samuel Goesch to Planning Commission; James Merrill, Nichole Clark to Public Arts Commission; Thomas Morgan as Youth Councilor (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026- adding National Bullying Prevention Month to observances (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026 for Pacific National Development subdivision at 5710 Windsor Island Road North (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026- authorizing Pro Tem judicial service contracts with Aaron P. Hisel and Patrick J. Mercurio through June 30, 2027 (7-0)

Parks Advisory Board

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will discuss planning updates for the Keizer Culture's Celebration scheduled for October 10. Members will also review the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and discuss guest speaker policies.

• Keizer Culture's Celebration planning (Oct. 10, 11am-5pm)
• Early Learning Hub participation and schedule discussion
• Review of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan for CDEC
• Guest Speaker and Outreach Presentation Policy discussion
• Guest speaker list for October through December

Quorum Notice

This is a quorum notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that a quorum of the Keizer City Council may be present at the Keizer-Iyo Salem International Exchange 2026 Formal Reception on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer. No decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Quorum notice for Keizer-Iyo Salem International Exchange 2026 Formal Reception
• Event at Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer
• Contact City Recorder at 503-856-3412 for information