Keizer public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Land Use Hearings Officer will hold a public hearing regarding an application to subdivide a property. The decision will be based on Section 3.108 of the Keizer Development Code.

• Proposed subdivision of 1.42 acres into 5 lots at 1620 Clear Lake Road NE

City Council

The Keizer City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss labor negotiations and real property transactions. No final actions are permitted during this closed meeting.

• Executive session for labor negotiations
• Executive session for real property transactions
• Meeting at Keizer Civic Center
• Meeting on December 16, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a new city code and establishing a Planning Commission. The body will also review park reservation fees and the formation of a street lighting district for Clear Lake Commons.

• Ordinance creating a Planning Commission
• Ordinance adopting and enacting a new code for the City of Keizer
• Resolution establishing Keizer Park Reservation and Use Fees
• Resolution to form Clear Lake Commons Street Lighting Local Improvement District
• Grant agreement for Keizer Rapids Park Bathroom, Trail, and ADA (PHASE II)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review potential future projects for the Carlson Skate Park and receive an update on the Gold Star Monument grant application. Members will also provide reports on various city parks and discuss parking at Keizer Little League Park.

• Presentation on future projects for Carlson Skate Park
• Update on Gold Star Monument grant application for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
• Reports on Northview, Country Glen, Bair, Chalmer-Jones, Meadows, Bob Newton, Ben Miller, Mike Whittam, and Keizer Rapids parks
• Discussion of parking issues at Keizer Little League Park

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss the progress of short and long-term goals from 2022 to 2024. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers.

• Discussion of Short and Long-Term Goal Progress for 2022-2024 Council
• Meeting held at Robert L. Simon Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Meeting streamed live at www.KeizerTV.com and cable-cast on Comcast Channel 23

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the appointment process for the Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC). The body will review whether appointments are made directly by councilors or via interviews by the VCC, and evaluate application questions and rubrics.

• CDEC member appointment process (Direct Councilor appointment vs. VCC interviews)
• CDEC committee application questions and rubric

General

The Keizer City Council will hold a special session to discuss candidates for City Council Position #5 and vote on a resolution to validate the appointment. The meeting will be held at the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers.

• Discussion and resolution to validate appointment to City Council Position #5
• Presentation by candidates for City Council Position #5

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding 2025-2026 wastewater service charges and Keizer Park reservation and use fees. The body will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license ownership change for the Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel.

• Resolution relating to Wastewater Service Charges (2025-2026)
• Resolution establishing Keizer Park Reservation and Use Fees
• Public hearing: OLCC Application for Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel
• Contract with Westerberg Drilling Inc. for Delta Well Rehabilitation
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Walkable Design Standards Code Amendments

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review a project spreadsheet and discuss the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The meeting includes a public appearance regarding speeding on Parkmeadow Drive NE.

• Review of project list spreadsheet
• Discussion on Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
• Public appearance on speeding on Parkmeadow Drive NE

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will review its remaining budget of $3,373 and approve the schedule for the Mid-Valley Quilt Guild's upcoming gallery display.

• Review of Arts Commission Budget ($3,373 remaining)
• Gallery Display Schedule: Mid-Valley Quilt Guild (Dec/Jan)
• Discussion to tentatively allow Larry & Sandy Gross display (Oct/Nov 2025)
• Member Reporting to Council: Marilyn Wood (12/02/24)
• Approval of September 2024 Commission Minutes

General

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a municipal judge evaluation process and a potential resolution recognizing the Keizer Community Library. The body is also deciding on a street lighting local improvement district for Clear Lake Commons.

• Resolution to initiate a Street Lighting Local Improvement District at Clear Lake Commons
• Resolution to adopt the Municipal Judge Evaluation Process
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for Keizer Chamber of Commerce
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for Valor Mentoring Fundraiser
• Update on FEMA Floodplain Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PICM)

City Council

The City Council and Budget Committee are meeting for a training session. The session focuses on Public Meetings Law.

• Public Meetings Law Training at the Keizer Event Center

City Council

The Keizer City Council will attend a meeting with Marion County Commissioners and Salem City Council members. The session is for general discussion of issues affecting both cities and the county.

• General discussion of issues between Keizer, Salem, and Marion County

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee will review open positions for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee. Members will also continue discussing exit survey questions for youth positions.

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board openings
• Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee openings
• Discussion on exit survey questions for youth positions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review its own rules and receive an update on FEMA Floodplain Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PICM). No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Planning Commission Rules
• FEMA Floodplain Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PICM) update

General

The Keizer Long Range Planning Task Force will convene to approve minutes from February 2024 and receive a first-quarter financial update. The meeting will also include time for other business before adjournment.

• Approval of February 26, 2024 minutes
• First-quarter financial update
• Other business
• Meeting at Keizer Civic Center

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will discuss a community engagement framework modeled after Clackamas County. The body is also reviewing interview questions and rubrics for the Volunteer Coordinating Committee and definitions from previous resolutions.

• Review of Volunteer Coordinating Committee's Interview Questions & Rubric
• Discussion of Community Engagement Framework updated by Chair Rodick
• Review of definitions from attached Resolutions
• Approval of October 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a street lighting local improvement district at Bohlander Meadows and a lien for noxious vegetation. The body is also considering funding applications for the Wheatland Road Multi Modal Corridor Project and the renewal of solid waste hauler contracts.

• Resolution and ordinance for Bohlander Meadows Street Lighting Local Improvement District
• Lien against property at 981 Cater Court North for noxious vegetation
• Renewal consideration of Solid Waste Hauler Contracts
• Funding application for Wheatland Road Multi Modal Corridor Project - Phase I via SKATS
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for Greater North East Keizer Neighborhood Association

Personnel Policy Committee

The Personnel Policy Committee will meet to discuss procedures for the Municipal Court Judge Observation Form. The committee will also review the 2024 Third Quarter Report.

• Municipal Court Judge Observation Form Procedures
• 2024 Third Quarter Report

City Council

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

• Deliberations on real property transactions
• Deliberations on labor negotiations

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license change and vote on fee waivers, vehicle purchases, and resolutions regarding property and economic development.

• Public hearing: OLCC Application - Change of Ownership - Limited On-Premises Sales Liquor License - Chen's Dynasty
• Resolution: Authorizing purchase of two Dodge Durango vehicles and one Dodge Utility Truck for the Police Department
• Resolution: Authorizing sale agreement for property adjacent to Claggett Creek
• Event Center Fee Waivers: Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD) Graduation and Keizer Community Band
• Resolution: Repealing Resolution R2017-2809 regarding economic development funding

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will meet to review its project spreadsheet and receive answers to members' questions from Planning Director Shane Witham. The meeting also includes reports from police and council liaisons.

• Questions for Planning Director Shane Witham
• Review of the project list spreadsheet

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Urban Growth Boundary. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Urban Growth Boundary

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee will approve minutes from August and discuss volunteer applications and recognition processes. The committee will also hear from two nominees for Volunteer of the Quarter.

• Approval of August minutes
• Nomination of Carol Phipps for Volunteer of the Quarter
• Nomination of Ken Gierloff for Volunteer of the Quarter
• Discussion on volunteer applications
• Discussion on volunteer recognition process

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will swear in commissioners Lindsey King and Frank Hostler and elect a chair and vice chair. The body will also continue a discussion regarding Climate Friendly Areas.

• Swearing in of commissioners Lindsey King and Frank Hostler
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Climate Friendly Area

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review a proposed public art policy and new pickleball court rules for Keizer Rapids Park. Members will also receive reports on various city parks and turf fields.

• Proposed Keizer Public Art Policy submitted by Tammy Kunz - GNEKNA
• New pickleball court rules for Keizer Rapids Park
• Staff report on turf fields update
• Reports on Northview, Country Glen, Bair, Chalmer-Jones, Meadows, Bob Newton, Ben Miller, Mike Whittam, and Keizer Rapids parks
• Scheduling of 2025 board meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget for police operations related to a retail theft grant. The body is also considering resolutions to temporarily allow street vendors and form a local improvement district for street lighting at Bohlander Meadows.

• Public hearing: Supplemental Budget for General Fund Police Operations (Criminal Justice Commission Organized Retail Theft Grant)
• Resolution to temporarily suspend the ordinance prohibiting street vendors
• Resolution to form Bohlander Meadows Street Lighting Local Improvement District
• Resolution for temporary uses for the 2024 Keizer Holiday Lights Parade
• Memorandum of Understanding No. 3 for the 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will hold a Q&A session with City Attorney Joseph Lindsay regarding public meetings law. Members will review recommendations to build a systematic communication framework and revisit interview questions for the Volunteer Coordinating Committee.

• Q&A session with City Attorney Joseph Lindsay on public meetings law
• Review of Community Engagement Framework input and recommendations
• Revisit of Volunteer Coordinating Committee's interview questions and rubric
• Review of definitions from attached Resolutions
• Planning for Native American Heritage Month report to City Council on November 4th

General

This is a quorum notice for a groundbreaking ceremony for artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. No official city business or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Artificial Turf Fields at Keizer Rapids Park (1900 Chemawa Road N.)

General

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the application and appointment process for city volunteers. This includes specific review of the Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC) and youth council roles.

• Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC) member appointment process
• CDEC draft minutes from 09/05/24
• CDEC application and rubric
• Youth Councilor and Youth Liaison applications
• Interview guidelines and sample questions for the Volunteer Coordinating Committee

General

This document is a quorum notice stating that members of several city committees may be present at a joint meeting on September 23rd. No specific business or decisions are listed for these committees.

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee is meeting to review its project list and discuss upcoming major projects. Members will continue a discussion regarding red light cameras and hear a traffic calming submission from Tammy Kunz of GNEKNA.

• Traffic calming submission by Tammy Kunz ~ GNEKNA
• Discussion on red light cameras
• Project spreadsheet review

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will discuss the gallery display schedule and review a question from artist Larry Gross regarding nudity policies for artwork. The body will also review the arts commission budget and a holiday card submission form.

• Approval of Native American Indian Display for October/November
• Review of arts commission budget showing $300 spent
• Discussion of Keizer Public Art Policy submitted by Tammy Kunz - GNEKNA
• Discussion of Keizer Street Painting Program submitted by Tammie Saldivar
• Review of Holiday Card Submission Form for approval

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the League of Oregon Cities 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities.

• Discussion of League of Oregon Cities 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding traffic management and user fees for artificial turf fields. The body will also discuss legislative priorities and the timeline to fill a City Councilor vacancy.

• Resolution adopting the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
• Resolution adopting user fees for Keizer Rapids Park Artificial Turf Fields
• Timeline to fill City Councilor Position #5 Vacancy
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for Keizer Community Library Program for Children and Families Events
• Resolution amending City Council Rules of Procedure

City Council

The City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will conduct a joint work session consisting of a tour of local parks. The group will visit Keizer Rapids Park, Keizer Little League Park, and Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park.

• Tour of Keizer Rapids Park starting at the Amphitheatre
• Tour of Keizer Little League Park
• Tour of Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee is meeting to review input and build systematic communication methods for a community engagement framework. The body will also revisit application questions and a rubric, and review a recommended public art policy.

• Community Engagement Framework recommendations and communication methods
• CDEC Application Questions and Rubric
• Recommended Keizer Public Art Policy submitted by Tammy Kunz
• Review of March 11th City Council Work Session minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance establishing Keizer Parks Regulations and a resolution to initiate a street lighting local improvement district in Bohlander Meadows. The body will also review several event center fee waivers and a grant agreement for organized retail theft.

• Ordinance establishing Keizer Parks Regulations and repealing Ordinance No. 2023-869
• Resolution to initiate a Street Lighting Local Improvement District in Bohlander Meadows
• Event Center Use Fee Waivers for Keizertimes, Soaring Heights Recovery Homes, and Marion County Re-entry Initiative
• Criminal Justice Commission Organized Retail Theft Grant Agreement ORT-25-08
• Agreement for exhibition of City-Owned Property with Keizer Heritage Museum

General

This document is a quorum notice for a town hall regarding HB 4002. It is not a City Council meeting and no deliberations or decisions will be taken.

• HB 4002 Town Hall on August 22, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 555 Court Street NE Suite 1233, Salem

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss filling openings on several city boards and commissions. Members will also continue discussions regarding the 2024 Annual Recognition for City Volunteers.

• Committee appointments for Keizer Public Arts Commission
• Committee appointments for Parks Advisory Board
• Committee appointments for Budget Committee
• Committee appointments for Planning Commission
• Committee appointment for Youth Councilor

General

This document is a quorum notice for an event at the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments Legislative Gathering. The notice states that no deliberations towards any decisions will be taken.

City Council

The Keizer City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The session is closed to the public and will take place at the Public Works Conference Room. No final action is permitted during this meeting.

• Executive session to discuss real property transactions
• Meeting at Public Works Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two liquor license applications and a property purchase agreement. The body will also discuss the management of artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park and the hiring of a financial services analyst.

• Resolution to authorize City Manager to sign purchase and easement agreements with Cordelio Pac-NW Devco, LLC
• Liquor license application for El Sazon De Mi Casa
• Liquor license ownership change for Osaka Hibachi & Sushi
• Management of artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park
• Authorization to retain Morones Analytics for independent financial services analysis

City Council

The Keizer City Council will attend a joint meeting with the Marion County Commissioners and Salem City Council to discuss general issues affecting the three jurisdictions. The session is scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in Salem.

• Joint meeting with Marion County and Salem officials
• Discussion of general issues in Keizer, Salem, and Marion County
• Meeting location: Marion County Commissioner Board Room, 555 Court Street NE, Salem

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will discuss a traffic calming submission from Tammy Kunz of GNEKNA. Members will also review the project list spreadsheet and discuss grant opportunities.

• Traffic calming submission from Tammy Kunz - GNEKNA
• Project list spreadsheet review
• Discussion of grant opportunities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a presentation and hold a discussion regarding a Climate Friendly Area. The meeting also includes the approval of May 2024 minutes.

• Climate Friendly Area presentation and discussion

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will conduct an advisory vote on the Keizer Parks Regulations Ordinance. The board will also receive reports on specific city parks and an update on turf fields.

• Advisory vote on Keizer Parks Regulations Ordinance
• Reports on Northview, Country Glen, Bair, Chalmer-Jones, Meadows, Bob Newton, Ben Miller, Mike Whittam, and Keizer Rapids parks
• Staff update on turf fields
• Selection of 2024 parks to visit for the Parks Tour

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss specific legal and real estate matters. No final actions or decisions can be made during this session.

• Deliberations regarding real property transactions
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

City Council

The City Council will discuss several supplemental budget authorizations for police, parks, and transportation projects. The body is also considering an ordinance to issue a bond for pension payments and a lien against a property on Hasbrook Avenue Northeast.

• Ordinance to declare a lien against property at 5142 Hasbrook Avenue Northeast
• Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a bond for pension payments
• Supplemental budget requests for police vehicle outfitting, Keizer Rapids electrical project, and a pickleball court project
• Purchase of three 2024 Ford trucks for Public Works, Parks, and Stormwater divisions
• Request for Proposals for an artificial turf field

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will review the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and build a communication framework. The group will also discuss a joint meeting with the City Council and a visit by Japanese students.

• Review Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
• Develop Community Engagement Framework
• Discuss joint CDEC/City Council meeting
• Plan for Japanese students' visit
• Review committee member appointment recommendations

Personnel Policy Committee

The Keizer Personnel Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes from April and discuss a proposed form for observing municipal court judges. The meeting will also include a report on the 2024 Second Quarter.

• Approval of April minutes
• Discussion of Municipal Court Judge Observation Form
• 2024 Second Quarter staff liaison report

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee is meeting to review its project list and discuss the possible removal of the committee. Members will also address red light cameras and bike rack installations.

• Possible removal of the committee and motion to retain fire liaisons
• Review of Newberg/Lockhaven Intersection video
• Discussion of red light cameras
• Bike rack installations
• Project spreadsheet review

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will approve minutes, review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, and discuss a draft strategic plan. The group will also consider connecting with urban artists for the Skate Park.

• Approval of June minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
• Draft Strategic Plan Review
• Discussion on connecting with urban artists for Skate Park
• Update on Art Walk Brochure

City Council

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

• Personnel performance review pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2) (i)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to multiple sections of the Keizer Development Code. The body is also reviewing a water agreement with the Salem Keizer School District and a construction contract for Lockhaven Drive.

• Ordinance to amend multiple sections of the Keizer Development Code
• Contract with Valley Pacific Construction Inc. for Lockhaven Drive RRFB at McClure
• Keizer and Salem Keizer School District Whiteaker Water Agreement
• Event Center Fee Waiver Request for Salem/Keizer-Iyo International Exchange Committee
• Discussion on electrical extension for KeizerFest