Keizer public meetings in 2024
128 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
The Keizer City Council unanimously adopted a new municipal code, established park reservation and use fees, authorized surplus property disposition and an agreement with Salem, and approved a street lighting local improvement district. The council also voted to start meetings at 6 p.m. and will continue discussing rules of procedure on January 18.
- Adopted Resolution R2024- Establishing Keizer Park Use Fees; Repealing R2023-3411 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R2024- Authorizing Disposition of Surplus Property and City Manager to Sign Facility Space IGA with Salem (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R2024- Approving City Engineer's Report; Declaring Intent to Form Clear Lake Commons Street Lighting LID (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R2024- Adopting Municipal Judge Evaluation Process; Repealing R2021-3142 and R2024-3499 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024- Adopting and Enacting a New Code for the City of Keizer (first reading, 7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R2024- Repealing Resolutions R85-144, R85-154, R86-206, and R2001-1232 (7-0)
- Approved Planning Commission Resolution R2025 and recommended adoption by Planning Commission (7-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including election canvass, grant agreement for Keizer Rapids Park, and minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
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
The Keizer Parks & Recreation Advisory Board heard a presentation from KP Crew volunteers proposing a three-tiered plan for Carlson Skate Park, including a covered structure, lighting, and an extension. No formal action was taken on the proposal. The board also received updates on the Gold Star Monument and park reports, and discussed a parking issue at Keizer Little League Park, which was referred to the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian committee.
- Approved October 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Heard KP Crew proposal for Carlson Skate Park improvements (no action)
- Discussed parking issue at Keizer Little League Park (referred to TSBP)
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
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)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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
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
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
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
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
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
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
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
The Keizer Public Arts Commission forwarded the proposed Keizer Street Painting Program to staff for review and recommendations, and approved a gallery display schedule through January. The commission also discussed a proposed public art policy for parks, which will be revised with help from a city staff member. No grants were reported, and the budget review noted approximately $1,200 remaining.
- Approved July 2024 minutes (6-0, Steen absent)
- Forwarded Keizer Street Painting Program to staff for review and recommendations (6-0, Steen absent)
- Directed Chair Thoreson to create design qualifiers for street art (6-0, Steen absent)
- Approved gallery display schedule for October-January (6-0, Steen absent)
- Discussed but did not vote on proposed Keizer Public Art Policy for parks
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
The Keizer City Council unanimously adopted the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (Resolution R2024), repealing the prior 1999 resolution. The council also approved a $4,212.14 Event Center fee waiver for the Keizer Community Library's children's programs, authorized submission of legislative priorities to the League of Oregon Cities, amended council rules and adopted a timeline to fill the vacant Position #5, adopted user fees for the Keizer Rapids Park artificial turf fields, and approved a $60,000 grant application for a Parks Master Plan update to consider a pavilion at Keizer Rapids Park. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Councilor Cross absent.
- Adopted Resolution R2024, Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, repealing R99-1118 (5-0)
- Approved $4,212.14 Event Center fee waiver for Keizer Community Library children's events (5-0)
- Authorized City Manager to submit legislative priorities to League of Oregon Cities (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution amending Council Rules of Procedure (5-0)
- Adopted timeline to fill Councilor Position #5 vacancy, with interviews and appointment on Dec 2, 2024 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution R2024, user fees for Keizer Rapids Park artificial turf fields (5-0)
- Approved $60,000 Marion County Community Prosperity Initiative grant application for Parks Master Plan Update (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including September 3, 2024 minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
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
The Keizer City Council and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held a joint work session as a tour of three city parks, with no formal votes or decisions. At Keizer Rapids Park, representatives from Mid-Valley Soccer Club and Salem Women's Football Association announced a new nonprofit to manage the artificial turf fields, and the City will work with them on a management model. Discussions covered pickleball court scheduling, soccer field use, ADA compliance at Keizer Little League Park, and stormwater drainage and parking issues at Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
- New nonprofit announced to manage artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park
- City to work with new nonprofit on field management model
- Discussed ADA compliance and bleacher repairs at Keizer Little League Park
- Discussed stormwater permit compliance and parking at 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
The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee discussed the CDEC application questions and rubric, with input from the Volunteer Coordinating Committee (VCC), and planned to refine the process for future candidate interviews. The committee also discussed a community engagement framework and a proposed public art policy, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting was largely a work session, with the only formal action being approval of the August minutes.
- Approved August 2024 minutes (motion passed, 5 in favor)
- Discussed CDEC application questions and rubric with VCC input
- Planned to draft a community engagement framework
- Discussed proposed Keizer Public Art Policy, deferred to Arts Commission
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
The Keizer City Council declared Council Position #5 vacant following Robert Husseman's resignation and directed staff to return with a timeline and resolution to temporarily amend the 45-day appointment period, with interviews scheduled for December 2. The council also adopted a new parks regulations ordinance, approved three event center fee waivers, and accepted Volunteer Coordinating Committee appointments.
- Declared Council Position #5 vacant (6-0)
- Directed staff to prepare resolution to amend 45-day appointment timeline (6-0)
- Approved Volunteer Coordinating Committee appointments (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance establishing Keizer Parks Regulations, repealing 2023-869 (6-0)
- Approved $700 Event Center fee waiver for Keizertimes Candidate Debate (5-0, Clark abstained)
- Approved $925 Event Center fee waiver for Soaring Heights Vision Dinner (6-0)
- Approved $2,530 Event Center fee waiver for Marion County Re-entry Breakfast (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Organized Retail Theft Grant Agreement (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
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
The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee interviewed applicants and voted to recommend candidates for several city boards and commissions, including the Public Arts Commission, Parks Advisory Board, Budget Committee, Planning Commission, and Youth Councilor. The committee also discussed updates to the annual volunteer recognition process and volunteer application questions, but took no final action on those items.
- Recommended Kim Steen (Position #3) and Becka Brisbin (Position #2) for Public Arts Commission (unanimous)
- Recommended Jill Gust for Parks Advisory Board (unanimous, Chair Falardeau abstained)
- Recommended Susan London for Budget Committee Position #6 (3 votes) and Jonathan Thompson for Position #7 (6 votes) (unanimous, Falardeau abstained)
- Recommended Lindsey King for Planning Commission Position #6 (5 votes) and Frank Hostler for Position #7 (6 votes) (unanimous)
- Recommended Ma'Layah Latty-Farrar for Youth Councilor (unanimous)
- Approved June 2024 minutes (unanimous, two abstentions)
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
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
The Keizer City Council directed staff to work out an agreement for the management and operations of the artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park with Mid-Valley Soccer Club and Pioneer Capital Football, including a temporary agreement while the final one is negotiated. The motion passed 5-1. The council also approved a liquor license for El Sazon De Mi Casa, authorized the City Manager to sign an option agreement with Cordelio PacNW Devco, LLC, and authorized retaining Morones Analytics for financial analysis.
- Approved OLCC liquor license for El Sazon De Mi Casa (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign option agreement with Cordelio PacNW Devco, LLC (6-0)
- Directed staff to negotiate turf field management with Mid-Valley Soccer Club and Pioneer Capital Football (5-1)
- Authorized retaining Morones Analytics for financial analysis (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including August 5, 2024 minutes and surplus property report (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council directed staff to work out an agreement with Mid-Valley Soccer Club and Pioneer Capital Football for the management and operations of the artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park, including a temporary agreement while final terms are negotiated. The motion passed 5-1. The Council also approved a liquor license for El Sazon De Mi Casa, authorized the City Manager to sign an option agreement with Cordelio PacNW Devco, and authorized retaining Morones Analytics for financial analysis.
- Directed staff to negotiate turf field management agreement with Mid-Valley Soccer Club and Pioneer Capital Football (5-1)
- Approved OLCC liquor license for El Sazon De Mi Casa (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution R2024 authorizing City Manager to sign option agreement with Cordelio PacNW Devco (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to retain Morones Analytics for financial analysis (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including August 5, 2024 minutes and surplus property report (6-0)
- Motion to suspend rules to take up TSBP Appendix A amendment died for lack of second
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The Keizer Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee approved a motion to update Appendix A of its enabling resolution to include the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, with a single change to the mayor's recommendations. The committee also discussed grant opportunities, bike rack needs, and traffic safety concerns, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Approved motion to update Appendix A to include Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved July 2024 minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
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
The Keizer Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved an ordinance amendment setting artificial turf field lighting hours: all programming and games must end by 9:00 p.m., lights dim at 9:00 p.m., and lights off by 9:30 p.m., with no lighting after dusk if the fields are not scheduled. The board also approved the July minutes and selected parks for the annual tour. The lighting ordinance will go to the City Council for adoption.
- Approved artificial turf field lighting ordinance: games end by 9 p.m., lights dim at 9 p.m., off by 9:30 p.m., no lighting after dusk if not scheduled (unanimous)
- Approved July 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Selected Keizer Rapids Park, Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park, and Keizer Little League Park for the September 9 parks tour
- Discussed adding enforcement language to the turf field RFP and posting rules online (no formal vote)
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
The Keizer City Council voted unanimously to cancel the current solicitation process for management and operations of the artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park, citing the public interest in re-evaluating the operation plan and procurement processes. The council also adopted a lien ordinance for a nuisance property, approved six supplemental budget resolutions, and authorized a bond for pension payments not to exceed $5.5 million. Two motions to adopt a resolution amending the Traffic Safety Committee and an ordinance authorizing a bond for pension payments died for lack of a second before the latter was reintroduced with an amended amount.
- Canceled artificial turf field RFP to re-evaluate operation plan (7-0)
- Adopted lien ordinance for property at 5142 Hasbrook Ave NE (7-0)
- Adopted six supplemental budget resolutions (7-0)
- Transferred $10,500 from contingency for Keizer Rapids electrical project (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing bond for pension payments not-to-exceed $5.5M (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar items b and c (minutes) (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar item a (vehicle purchases) (7-0)
- Motion to adopt Traffic Safety Committee resolution died (no second)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council voted unanimously to cancel the current solicitation process for managing and operating the artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park, citing public interest in re-evaluating the operation plan and procurement. The council also approved a lien on a property for nuisance abatement, adopted six supplemental budget resolutions, and authorized a bond for pension payments not to exceed $5.5 million. Two motions died for lack of a second: one to adopt a resolution amending the Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee and one to authorize a bond for pension payments at a lower amount.
- Cancelled artificial turf field RFP for management/operations (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance declaring lien on property at 5142 Hasbrook Ave NE (7-0)
- Adopted six supplemental budget resolutions (7-0)
- Transferred $10,500 from contingency for Keizer Rapids electrical project (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing bond for pension payments not-to-exceed $5.5M (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar items b and c (minutes) (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar item a (vehicle purchases) (7-0)
- Motion to adopt TSBP committee resolution died (no second)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
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
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC) met on August 1, 2024, and approved the June 2024 minutes. The committee provided feedback on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), including suggestions on graphics, terminology, and equity considerations. Members also discussed a framework for community engagement, including communication methods and translation needs, and decided to keep the September 5th meeting to prepare for a joint work session with the City Council on September 23rd. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items.
- Approved June 2024 minutes (7-0, with one absence and one open position)
- Provided feedback on Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) draft
- Discussed community engagement framework, including communication modes and translation needs
- Decided to keep September 5th meeting to prepare for joint work session with City Council on September 23rd
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
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee approved two motions: one to ask City Council to remove obsolete Oregon Traffic Safety Committee liaison language from its resolution, and another to retain the Fire Liaison as a committee member. Both passed unanimously. The committee also discussed red light cameras, the Newberg/Lockhaven intersection, and bike rack installs, but no final decisions were made on those items.
- Approved June 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Motion to ask City Council to remove outdated Oregon Traffic Safety Committee liaison language (unanimous)
- Motion to retain Fire Liaison as committee member (unanimous)
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
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Parks Advisory Board
The board will review reports for several local parks, including Ryan J. Hill and Keizer Rapids Park. Staff will provide an update on turf fields. The board will also consider rescheduling its November meeting.
- Parks reports for various locations including Claggett Creek and Wallace House
- Staff report on turf fields update
- Update on the Gold Star Memorial at Ryan J. Hill Park
- Decision on canceling or rescheduling the November board meeting
City Council
The Keizer City Council will hold a work session on July 8, 2024. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion regarding the Youth Peer Court.
- Presentation and discussion of Youth Peer Court
City Council
The Keizer City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city contracts and procedures. This includes updates to public contracting rules and a new collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 737. The council will also review the sewer system development charge for wastewater treatment.
- New rules of procedure for public and personal services contracts
- 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 737
- Policy for notifying council of contracts exceeding $25,000
- Agreement with Hicks Striping & Curbing, LLC for pavement repainting
- Updates to the sewer system development charge for wastewater treatment
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council will meet in an executive session on June 25, 2024. The council will consider information or records that are exempt from public inspection by law. No final actions or decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Discussion of records exempt from public inspection under ORS 192.660(2)(f)
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee will review a project spreadsheet and list. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the possible removal of the committee via resolution.
- Review of project spreadsheet and project list
- Approval of April minutes
- Discussion on possible committee removal per Attachment A, Section 5
- Neighborhood Association reports
General
The Keizer Public Arts Commission will discuss a possible name change for the 'Cold Wet Eagle' artwork by Jim Johnson. The commission will also review its remaining budget of approximately $3,184.05 and consider potential artwork purchases from fiscal year 2023-2024.
- Possible name change for the 'Cold Wet Eagle' by artist Jim Johnson
- Presentation timing for the 2024 Holiday Card Contest Winner
- Review of remaining Arts Commission budget (~$3,184.05)
- Discussion of artwork submissions for potential purchase
City Council
This meeting is scheduled as an executive session closed to the public. The council will conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations. No final actions or public items are listed on this agenda.
- Labor negotiation deliberations
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed updates to the Keizer Development Code and lighting district assessments. The agenda also includes a supplemental budget resolution for civil forfeitures and legal fees. Additionally, the council will consider agreements for pavement repainting and meter reader services.
- Text Amendment Case 2024-06 regarding setback requirements on Arterial and Collector streets
- Resolution for certification of Lighting District Assessments
- Supplemental Budget resolution for General Fund Civil Forfeitures and Legal Fees
- Agreement with Hicks Striping & Curbing, LLC for repainting of pavement legends
- First Amendment to Meter Reader Service Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
The committee will review openings for several boards and commissions, including the Parks Advisory Board. Members will also consider a nomination for Tony Grove as Volunteer of the Quarter.
- Parks Advisory Board opening
- Keizer Public Arts Commission openings
- Youth Committee Liaison and Youth Councilor openings
- Nomination for Tony Grove as Volunteer of the Quarter
- Debrief of 2024 Annual Recognition for City Volunteers
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board will hear a request from the Salem Cricket Club regarding support for a cricket field and practice cages. The meeting also includes various park reports and an update on turf fields.
- Request for support for a cricket field and practice cages by Salem Cricket Club
- Street tree photo submission by Michael De Blasi
- Parks reports for Northview, Country Glen, Bair, Chalmer-Jones, Meadows, Bob Newton, Ben Miller, and Mike Whittam
- Turf fields update
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The committee will discuss a resolution amendment regarding how members are selected for the CDEC. Members will also begin developing "Equity Lenses" by reviewing documents from other jurisdictions.
- Resolution Amendment to change how CDEC members are selected
- Review of application and resolution for member selection recommendations
- Development of Keizer's "Equity Lenses"
- Approval of May 2024 minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, appropriations, and taxes. The agenda also includes proposed changes to 2025 water rates and solid waste collection rates.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, appropriations, and taxes
- Ordinance setting 2025 water rates
- Amendment of solid waste collection rates effective July 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025
- Agreement with K&E Paving, DBA H&H Paving for 2024 pavement resurfacing
- Agreement with Kelley Create for email migration services
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve upcoming gallery displays and review holiday card submissions. The body will discuss potential art installations at the skate park and the renaming of the 'Cold, Wet Eagle' artwork.
- Motion for June-July gallery display by Gary Hlastals
- Motion for February and March 2025 art submissions from Cindy Ingram
- Discussion on adding QR codes to art pieces linking to artist information
- Discussion on renaming the 'Cold, Wet Eagle' artwork
- Proposal to change regular meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
City Council
The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. 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
City Council
The City Council will review administrative actions including solid waste hauling rates and a settlement with PERS for Tier 1 & 2 employees. The body will also consider authorizations for park camera equipment and related electrical work.
- Solid Waste Hauling Rates
- Ordinance relating to the Recognition of Neighborhood Associations
- Resolution to purchase camera equipment and licenses for City Parks
- Resolution for agreement with Cherry City Electric for Parks Camera Electrical Work
- Settlement with Keizer Tier 1 & 2 Employees with PERS
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council will attend a meeting with Marion County Commissioners and Salem City Council members. The session will consist of general discussion regarding issues affecting both cities and the county.
- General discussion of issues between Keizer, Salem, and Marion County
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will continue deliberations on the proposed draft budget, including Administrative Services, Public Works, and General Funds. The committee is expected to vote on the total budget amount and the property tax rate for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
- Proposed property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000 of assessed value
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
- Review of Public Works Funds including Streets, Sewer, and Water
- Review of General Funds including Police, Planning, and Municipal Court
- Review of Other Funds including American Rescue Plan Act and Event Center
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The committee will meet to approve April minutes and review the current project list. The agenda includes reports from neighborhood associations, staff, and police and council liaisons.
- Review of project spreadsheet list
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is reviewing draft budget presentations for various city funds, including Administrative Services, Public Works, and General Funds. The committee may vote to approve the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget and the property tax rate.
- Proposed property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000 of assessed value for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Review of Administrative Services Fund (City Manager, Attorney, Recorder, HR, Finance, IT, Utility Billing)
- Review of Public Works Funds (Streets, Stormwater, Sewer, Water, Park Services)
- Review of General Funds (Planning, Municipal Court, Police)
- Review of Other Funds (ARPA, Event Center, Housing Rehabilitation, Energy Efficiency Loan)
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to elect its leadership and begin deliberations on the proposed draft budget. The committee will review funding for administrative services, public works, general funds, and other specialized city funds.
- Election of Budget Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Presentation of Administrative Services Fund (City Manager, Attorney, Recorder, HR, Finance, IT, Utility Billing, Public Works, Facility Maintenance, General Administration)
- Presentation of Public Works Funds (Streets, Lighting, Transportation, Stormwater, Sewer, Water, Park Services)
- Presentation of General Funds (Planning, Municipal Court, Police)
- Review of Other Funds (ARPA, Event Center, PEG, Youth Peer Court, Housing Rehabilitation, Energy Efficiency Loan, Keizer Station Local Improvement)
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee is meeting to discuss its scope, potential changes to its membership process, and what an equity lens might look like for the city. The committee will also review reports from neighborhood associations and consider a consultant's task list for defining diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Discussion on whether the Volunteer Coordinating Committee should appoint CDEC members
- Review of GNEKNA report and DEI documents
- Task list for consultant includes creating a Keizer Equity Lens and engagement survey
- Mayor Clark's request for recommendations on scope and community engagement
City Council
The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session to conduct deliberations. The body will discuss labor negotiations and consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation.
- Labor negotiations deliberations per ORS 192.660(2)(d)
- Consultation with counsel regarding litigation per ORS 192.660(2)(h)
City Council
The Keizer City Council will hold a regular session with several administrative actions, including a public hearing on a resolution to exempt informal solicitation for the Reitz Well Pump Installation Project and authorize a contract with Cascade Water Works, LLC. The council will also consider an ordinance recognizing neighborhood associations, a resolution to award a contract to Knife River Corporation for pickleball courts and parking lot, and fee waiver requests for community events.
- Resolution to exempt informal solicitation for Reitz Well Pump Installation Project and authorize contract with Cascade Water Works, LLC
- Ordinance relating to recognition of neighborhood associations, repealing Ordinance No. 93-257
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Knife River Corporation - Northwest for pickleball courts and parking lot
- Event Center fee waiver request for Latino Business Alliance 2024 Expo Negocio
- Amphitheatre fee waiver request for Claggett Creek Watershed Council Soggy Day in the Park
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel regarding legal rights and duties related to current or likely litigation. This meeting is closed to the public.
- Executive session to consult with counsel concerning litigation
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss two specific programs. The body will review the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and proposed amendments to the Public Contracting Ordinance.
- Discussion of Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
- Discussion of Public Contracting Ordinance Amendments
General
The Land Use Hearings Officer will decide on an application to subdivide a 0.93-acre parcel into 6 lots with the potential for 18 dwelling units. The property at 6255 McLeod Lane NE is zoned Single Family Residential (RS) and Low Density Residential. The applicant, ORREO LLC, is represented by agent Geoff James. The hearing is scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Keizer City Hall.
- Subdivision of 0.93 acres into 6 lots with potential for 18 dwelling units
- Property address: 6255 McLeod Lane NE, Keizer
- Applicant: ORREO LLC
- Zoning: Single Family Residential (RS) and Low Density Residential
- Hearing date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Personnel Policy Committee
The Keizer Personnel Policy Committee met on April 22, 2024, to approve January 2024 minutes and discuss a proposed observation form for Municipal Court Judges. The agenda also included a staff liaison report for the first quarter of 2024. No other substantive decisions or public hearings were listed.
- Approval of January 2024 minutes
- Discussion of proposed Municipal Court Judge Observation Form
- 2024 1st Quarter Staff Liaison Report
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will discuss ODOT speed zones and the 2017-2021 SKATS Top 20 High Injury Corridors. Members will also consider a recommendation to City Council to amend the committee's resolution regarding the inclusion of the Keizer Fire District and Salem Keizer School District.
- Presentation on Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by Scott Mansur
- Discussion on ODOT Speed Zones
- Review of 2017-2021 SKATS Top 20 High Injury Corridors
- Proposed removal of Keizer Fire District and Salem Keizer School District from Committee Resolution Appendix A
- Discussion on Pedestrian Flags and the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission will vote on artwork for the Council Chambers and approve utility box artwork submissions from four artists. The body will also discuss printed materials for box wraps and the display of student art posters.
- Selection of art for the Civic Center Council Chambers
- Approval of utility box artwork submissions from four artists
- Discussion of printed material for box wraps
- Proposal to hang 'If I Were Mayor' student posters in the gallery
City Council
The Keizer City Council will hold an executive session on April 15, 2024, which is closed to the public. The sole agenda item is a consultation with legal counsel regarding the city's rights and duties concerning current or anticipated litigation. No final decisions or actions can be taken during this closed session; any final action must occur after the session or at the next regular meeting.
- Executive session to consult with counsel on current or likely litigation pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a services agreement for a municipal judge. The body is also deciding on temporary suspensions of street vendor prohibitions and contracts for storm drain rehabilitation and payroll software.
- Public hearing on exempting Municipal Judge Services Agreement from competitive bidding for A. Carl Myers
- Proposed temporary suspension of the ordinance prohibiting street vendors
- Contract with PeopleGuru, Inc. for Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and payroll software
- Contract with SAK Construction LLC for storm drain rehabilitation
- Agreement with the City of Salem for critical records support services
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
The Volunteer Coordinating Committee will review applicants for three different roles. These include a position on the Willamette Water Trail Committee and two Youth Liaison positions for other boards.
- Willamette Water Trail Committee appointment recommendation (Michael De Blasi or Jerry Nuttbrock)
- Parks Advisory Board Youth Liaison appointment recommendation (Liam Stitt)
- Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee Youth Liaison appointment recommendation (Ethan Eggert)
- Volunteer of the Quarter nomination for Tammy Saldivar
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review reports on several city parks and discuss transit service to support Keizer Rapids Park. The board will also receive a staff update regarding turf fields.
- Action item: Transit service to support Keizer Rapids Park
- Staff report: Turf fields update
- Parks reports for Northview, Country Glen, Bair, Chalmer-Jones, Meadows, Bob Newton, Ben Miller, and Mike Whittam parks
City Council
The Keizer City Council held a work session on April 8, 2024, to discuss the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items and this single discussion point, with no other decisions or public hearings listed.
- Discussion of the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee met to review equity agreements and discuss the committee's scope. Members considered recommendations requested by Mayor Clark regarding engagement with other city boards and neighborhood associations. The agenda also included a report on the consultant's task list for developing an equity lens and action plan.
- Review of Equity Agreements and Equity Lens Document submitted by Stephanie Cross
- Discussion on whether the Volunteer Coordinating Committee should appoint CDEC members
- Review of CDEC scope for possible changes as requested by Mayor Clark
- Consultant task list including defining DEI, creating the Keizer Equity Lens, and developing an engagement survey
- Volunteer appreciation for Daisy Hickman
City Council
The Keizer City Council will hold public hearings on a supplemental water budget for a Ford truck and two liquor license applications. Administrative actions include establishing a franchise agreement with Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC and authorizing the City Manager to sign an option to purchase for the Keizer Station Area A. The council will also discuss a speed zone near McNary High School and approve a telemetry system upgrade.
- Ordinance establishing a franchise agreement with Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC for telecommunications services
- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Option to Purchase Letter of Intent for Keizer Station Area A
- Resolution authorizing the purchase of License Plate Reader (LPR) licenses and hardware
- Public hearing on a supplemental Water Fund budget for the purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 truck
- Public hearings on OLCC applications for Bai Bua Thai Kitchen and Mesa del Rincon Cerveceria & Taproom, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
General
This is a quorum notice for a groundbreaking ceremony for artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.
- Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Artificial Turf Fields at Keizer Rapids Park
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The committee is reviewing the March 2024 project list and discussing upcoming projects including the Aurora-Donald Interchange and Verda Lane. Members will discuss pedestrian timing changes and a proposal to amend the committee's resolution regarding Fire District and School District positions.
- Aurora-Donald Interchange Online Open House
- Verda Lane ODOT Project
- 5-second timing change for pedestrians
- ODOT Speed Zone discussion
- Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission will elect its leadership and review a draft strategic plan. Members will discuss the upcoming gallery display schedule and determine the commission's budget requirements for the next year.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Motion for artist Joel Nickel's submission for April and May gallery display
- Motion regarding budget needs for the next year
- Discussion of a curated walking map for the Keizer Public Art Walk brochure
- Consideration of reopening the 2024 Holiday Card Contest
City Council
The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will deliberate on real property transactions and consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation.
- Deliberations regarding real property transactions
- Consultation with counsel on legal rights and duties regarding litigation
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to vacate part of 15th Avenue North. The body will also consider a telecommunications franchise with Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC and a grant application for Keizer Rapids Park Turf Fields.
- Public hearing on ordinance to vacate a portion of 15th Avenue North
- Telecommunications Franchise between the City of Keizer and Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC
- Resolution to apply for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grant for Keizer Rapids Park Turf Fields
- Resolution to purchase 2024 Ford F150 Pickup Truck for Public Works Department
- Resolution to sign 2023-2025 CFEC Scenario Planning Grant- Salem-Keizer Region Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss proposed text amendments to allow the body to approve Variances and Conditional Use Permits. The commission will also discuss square footage requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), garages, and out-buildings.
- Proposed text amendments to expand Planning Commission role to include approval of Conditional Use Permits and Variances
- Discussion on 750 square footage limit for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), garages, and out-buildings
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider a matching grant request for plant replacement at Bair Park. The board will also receive an overview of the Tree Plotter Inventory and volunteer training scheduled for May 4, 2024.
- Grant request of $7,423.25 from Connor Graham for native plants at Bair Park
- Tree Plotter Inventory and volunteer training overview by Jenny Ammon
- Parks reports for Ryan J. Hill, Willamette Manor, Claggett Creek, Clearlake, Wallace House, Keizer Little League, Hidden Creek, Northridge, Palma Ciea, Sunset, and Keizer Rapids Park
- Staff report on turf fields update
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a joint work session with the Community Diversity Engagement Committee. The session consists of a discussion regarding facilitation slides.
- Discussion of facilitation slides
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to prepare a list of accomplishments for an upcoming joint session with the City Council. The group will also review practical applications of diversity, engagement, and inclusion (DEI) and review equity agreements.
- Preparation of accomplishments list for March 11 joint meeting with City Council
- Review of OHSU Inclusive Language Guide
- Review of Buffalo Cloud Consulting, LLC definitions
- Review of ODOT Inclusive Language Flyer
- Review of 'Stay Engaged' equity agreements
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance and resolutions regarding private property impound towing, storage rates, and permit fees. The body will also consider parking restrictions on Bailey Road Northeast and the appointment of a Hearings Officer.
- Ordinance and resolutions regulating private property towing, storage rates, and permit fees
- Order designating "No Parking" zones on Bailey Road Northeast
- Resolution to contract Theodore R. Naemura for Hearings Officer services
- Resolution for the City Manager to sign dedication for Reserve Strip (Marion County Tax Lot 063W23DD02000)
- Discussion on Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Long Range Planning Task Force
The Long Range Planning Task Force will review a staff presentation regarding the 2023-24 fiscal year. The body will also approve minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting.
- Staff presentation for Fiscal Year 2023-24
- Approval of February 12, 2024 minutes
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the gallery display of additional artwork by Deborah Sisco for February and March. A motion is required for this item.
- Motion regarding February-March gallery display of Deborah Sisco's artwork
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to provide feedback on the Draft Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and reports.
- Review of Draft Strategic Plan
City Council
The City Council is meeting in executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons. The discussion concerns the negotiation of real property transactions.
- Negotiation of real property transactions
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding liquor license renewals and salary adjustments for non-represented employees. The body will also review a property partition request and several event center fee waivers.
- Public hearing on 2024 Liquor License Renewals
- Public hearing on non-represented employee salary survey and cost of living increases
- Partition and major variance application for 527 Dearborn Avenue N (Case No. 2023-12)
- Resolution to initiate vacation process for a portion of 15th Avenue North
- Event center fee waivers for Keizer Chamber of Commerce, Joys of Living Assistance Dogs, and CASA of Marion County
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Multi-Modal Safety Committee is discussing a draft strategic plan and reviewing a revised project spreadsheet. Members will also discuss a list of projects related to the budget and the Aurora-Donald Interchange and Verda Lane ODOT projects.
- Review of Draft Strategic Plan
- Budget discussion regarding a list of projects
- Aurora-Donald Interchange Online Open House
- Verda Lane ODOT Project
- Proposal to remove Keizer Fire District and Salem Keizer School District positions from the committee
Parks Advisory Board
The Keizer Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the draft strategic plan, consider two matching grant requests for park improvements, and receive updates on turf fields and park maintenance. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and park reports.
- $250 grant for garden flowers at Chalmers Jones Park community garden (total project $630)
- $650 grant to replace invasive plants with native plants at Bair Park
- Draft 3-5 year park plan review
- Turf fields update
- Big Toy pickets available
City Council
The Long Range Planning Task Force is meeting to review minutes from March 2023 and hear a staff presentation regarding Fiscal Year 2023-24. The body will also acknowledge written comments submitted to the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.
- Staff presentation for Fiscal Year 2023-24
- Review of March 2023 minutes
- Written comments from 01/02/2024 City Council meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license and a planning appeal. The body is also considering resolutions for personnel policies, council rules, and a property purchase from Verda Crossing LLC.
- Public hearing for Quetzal's Nest liquor license at 4415 River Road N.
- Public hearing on planning appeal for 527 Dearborn Avenue N (Case No. 2023-12).
- Resolution to authorize purchase of property adjacent to Claggett Creek from Verda Crossing LLC.
- Discussion on whether new non-utility service fees should require a public vote.
- Review of non-represented employee salary survey and internal pay equity.
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council is meeting in executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation, as permitted by Oregon law. No final decisions will be made during this closed session; any actions will be taken at a future public meeting.
- Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(H) to discuss legal rights and duties regarding litigation
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The committee will meet to review January minutes and hear a brief introduction from Jill Gust regarding her expertise and goals. The session includes reports from Tammy Kunz and a discussion on practical applications of diversity, engagement, and inclusion (DEI).
- Introduction by Jill Gust on expertise and goals
- Reports from Tammy Kunz
- Discussion on practical applications of DEI
Personnel Policy Committee
The Personnel Policy Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the 2023 4th Quarter Staff Liaison Report. The meeting is primarily focused on these reports and administrative business.
- Approval of October 2023 Minutes
- Discussion of 2023 4th Quarter Staff Liaison Report
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission will discuss a draft strategic plan and potential revisions to the Keizer Public Art Master Plan to include controlled graffiti. The body will also determine if a new agreement should be established for the Old Glory sculpture.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Motion for Deborah Sisco's artwork display for February-March
- Decision on new agreement terms for Ric Smith's Old Glory sculpture
- Proposed revisions to the Keizer Public Art Master Plan
- Review of January 2024 Arts Commission budget
General
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the current status of the city's short-term goals.
- Review of short-term goals status
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair. Members will provide feedback on a draft strategic plan led by the council liaison.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Draft Strategic Plan
- Joint meeting with City Council at 6:30 PM
City Council
The Keizer City Council is holding a joint work session with the Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee. The body will discuss the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
- Discussion of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Planning Commission order for a partition and major variance. Members will also discuss whether new non-utility service fees should require a public vote.
- Public hearing on partition and major variance appeal for 527 Dearborn Avenue N (Case No. 2023-12)
- Discussion on requiring public ballot votes for future non-utility service fees
- Resolution to amend City Council Rules of Procedure (Resolution R2022-3269)
- Resolution authorizing Keizer Heritage Foundation to exhibit Thomas Dove Keizur maquette
- Continued OLCC liquor license application for Quetzal's Nest at 4415 River Road N
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
The committee will elect a chair and vice chair and discuss a draft strategic plan led by the council liaison. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from December 14, 2023.
- Election of chair and vice chair
- Review of Draft Strategic Plan
- Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a draft Strategic Plan led by the Council Liaison. The body will also review the Work Plan for 2024.
- Draft Strategic Plan review
- 2024 Work Plan
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair. The board will review a draft Strategic Plan and receive reports on various city parks. Member Matt Lawyer is scheduled to report to the Council on January 16th.
- Election of Chair & Vice Chair
- Draft Strategic Plan review
- Reports on Ryan J. Hill, Willamette Manor, Claggett Creek, and Clearlake parks
- Reports on Wallace House, Keizer Little League, Hidden Creek, and Northridge parks
- Reports on Palma Ciea and Sunset parks
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss utility service utilizing public rights-of-way and communications license law. The body will also discuss a retire/rehire policy.
- Discussion regarding utility service utilizing public rights-of-way and communications license law
- Discussion of retire/rehire policy
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair and review a draft strategic plan. Members will also discuss inclusive language and a list of community organizations.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Draft Strategic Plan
- Discussion on inclusive language handout
- Review of consultant task list including the creation of a Keizer Equity Lens and engagement survey
- Update from Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association
City Council
The City Council will discuss a property partition and zoning change from commercial to residential for a site on Chemawa Road North. The body is also deciding on contracts for water infrastructure and the adoption of use policies for the Keizer Event Center.
- Zoning change and partition for 1141 Chemawa Road North (Case No. 2023-16)
- Contract with Pacific Excavation, Inc. for 2024 Waterline Replacement Project
- Contract with Cascade Water Works, LLC for New Reitz Well Pump Installation
- Contract with CompuNet, Inc. via exemption from competitive bidding
- Adoption of Use Policies and Rates for the Keizer Event Center