Keizer public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Keizer Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on draft amendments to the Keizer Development Code related to stormwater management. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and liaison reports. No other public hearings or new business items are scheduled.
- Public hearing on draft amendments to Keizer Development Code (KDC) relating to Stormwater Management
- Approval of minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting
- Council Liaison Report from Councilor Juran
- Youth Committee Liaison Report from Amanpreet Sandhu
- Next meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022 (possibly cancelled)
City Council
The City Council authorized $30,000 in ARPA funding for a window replacement project with the Keizer Heritage Foundation. Council also approved a resolution amending the Audit Committee and several consent calendar items, including a contract for codification services.
- Approved $30,000 in ARPA funding for Keizer Heritage Foundation window replacement project (6-0)
- Adopted resolution amending the Audit Committee (6-0)
- Approved personal services agreement with CivicPlus for codification services (6-0)
- Approved amendments to Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Litigation of Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rules (6-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 Work Session Minutes (6-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 Regular Session Minutes (5-0)
- Appointed Nevaeh Music and Tammy Kunz to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee reviewed proposals from two auditing firms. Based on a point system where SingerLewak scored .05 points higher than the current auditor, the committee voted to recommend a contract award to SingerLewak.
- Recommended that Council award the City’s auditing contract to SingerLewak (unanimous)
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The committee approved changes to the city's official observances and commemorative months. Members also recommended that Council seek a report on hiring a consultant to guide the committee's next year of work using ARPA funding.
- Approved September meeting minutes
- Removed Law Day from observances list
- Removed Constitution and Citizenship Day from observances list
- Removed Irish/American Heritage Month from observances list
- Added Older Americans Month (May) to observances list
- Recommended amended observances list to Council for official adoption
- Recommended Council direct staff to report on hiring a work plan consultant using ARPA funding
Personnel Policy Committee
The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed a quarterly report memo. Members discussed timelines for leadership-level recruitments and requested confirmation regarding a specific comment in the City Manager's performance evaluation.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Confirmed public record regarding one comment on the City Manager’s 6-month performance evaluation
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee approved the September 2022 minutes with two abstentions. Members discussed proposed changes to the committee's purpose, including review of construction/traffic projects at the conceptual stage, and heard updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; the chair will bring a draft of purpose revisions for approval at the next meeting.
- Approved September 2022 minutes (2-0-2, with Davis and Saldivar in favor, DeBlasi and Wolf abstaining)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing requests to waive rental fees and security deposits for the Keizer Community Band and the Latino Business Alliance. The body is also considering a maintenance agreement for a Police Department printer.
- Proposed waiver of $450 rental fee and $1,150 security deposit for Keizer Community Band holiday concert
- Proposed waiver of $3,750 rental fee and $1,500 security deposit for Latino Business Alliance Expo Negocio
- Proposed $60 per month maintenance agreement with Dependable Printer Support for Police Department printer
- Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Approval of October 3, 2022 Regular Session Minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a development update for the River Cherry Overlay District. The meeting also includes the swearing in of three commissioners and the welcome of a youth committee liaison.
- River Cherry Overlay District Development Update
- Swearing in of Commissioners Lawyer, Grenz, and Hutches
- Welcome of Youth Committee Liaison Amanpreet Sandhu
City Council
The City Council is reviewing seven supplemental budget resolutions for Fiscal Year 2022-23 to fund capital projects, vehicle purchases, and personnel services. The body will also consider a contract for storm drain rehabilitation and an ordinance regarding fireworks regulation.
- Supplemental budgets including $450,000 for the Street Fund and $450,000 for the Water Facility Fund
- Contract award to Michels Trenchless, Inc. for McLeod Avenue Storm Drain Rehabilitation
- Ordinance relating to the regulation of fireworks within the City of Keizer
- Contract with Knife River Corporation-Northwest for grading and paving in Keizer Rapids Park
- Appropriation of $55,000 in the General Fund for police vehicles
City Council
The City Council is discussing wastewater service charge increases for 2023 and 2024 to support a regional capital improvement plan. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for Area 51 Bar and Grill and consider appointments to the Budget Committee and Planning Commission.
- Proposed wastewater rate increases of 5.6% for 2023 and 5.2% for 2024
- Public hearing for Area 51 Bar and Grill liquor license at 3393 River Road N
- Discussion on whether food truck purchases are eligible for Community Prosperity Grant funds
- Purchase of three Dodge Durango vehicles for the Police Department
- Appointments to the Keizer Budget Committee and Keizer Planning Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss parking reform. The agenda also includes the welcome of Youth Councilor Amanpreet Sandhu and the approval of August 2022 minutes.
- Discussion on Parking Reform
City Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing on a draft ordinance to regulate fireworks and create municipal violations for illegal use. The body is also considering several bidding exemptions for consulting services and equipment, as well as traffic calming requests for the West Keizer Neighborhood Association.
- Proposed fireworks ordinance with fines ranging from $300 to $500
- Purchase of TriCaster brand equipment for Production Studio for $22,095
- Consulting agreement for strategic planning services with SSW Consulting LLC
- Agreement for Building High Performance Organizations with Commonwealth Centers for High Performance Organizations
- Contract with Schneider Water Services for Reitz Replacement Well
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to form the Tepper Crossing Street Lighting Local Improvement District and discuss spreading assessments for the project. Other items include expanding public art display areas and a report on surplus property sales.
- Proposed formation of Tepper Crossing Street Lighting Local Improvement District with an estimated cost of $614.68
- Proposed addition of two acoustic panels in the City Council Chamber for Keizer Public Art Commission displays
- 2021-22 Surplus Property Report showing total sales revenue of $14,007.56
- License Agreement with Schoolhouse Square for Cold Wet Eagle
- Approval of August 1, 2022 Regular Session Minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss establishing a library services fee and a ban on psilocybin service centers and product manufacture. The body is also considering a new contract for record hosting and a local improvement district for street lighting.
- Proposed ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacture of psilocybin products
- Proposed library services fee and related ballot question
- Contract with First Due Professional Services LLC for record migration ($2,175) and hosting
- Formation of Orchard Street Partition Street Lighting Local Improvement District
- Establishment of the sewer system development charge for wastewater treatment facilities