Scappoose, Oregon
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a legislative hearing to recommend adoption of the 50 Year Plan, which includes amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, map, zoning, and development code. The plan proposes expanding the Urban Growth Boundary by 64 acres and establishing 480 acres of Urban Reserves to meet residential, commercial, and public land needs through 2073. Public testimony is accepted before the commission makes a recommendation to City Council.
- Expand Urban Growth Boundary by 64 acres to meet residential and public land needs for 2023–2043
- Establish 480 acres of Urban Reserves to meet residential, commercial, and public land needs for 2043–2073
- Redesignate selected properties from Industrial and Suburban Residential to Commercial to address commercial land deficiency
- Rezone parcels from Light Industrial (LI) and Moderate Density Residential (R‑4) to Expanded Commercial (EC)
- Amend 36 chapters of the Scappoose Development Code to update language and comply with legislative changes
Urban Renewal Agency
The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a $951,138 budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The budget includes $700,000 for capital improvements, $115,889 for business incentives, and $104,904 for administration. The agency will also set the tax increment levy for the renewal district.
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution URA 1-26 for FY 2026-2027 budget appropriating $951,138
- Capital improvements budget of $700,000
- Business and property owner incentives of $115,889
- Administration budget of $104,904
- Contingency of $30,345
City Council
The Scappoose City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2026-2027 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule. They will also consider approvals for community enhancement program allocations, contracts for park and pavement projects, wastewater rate changes, and a loan from the special public works fund. An executive session on real property precedes a potential purchase approval.
- Resolution No. 26-09 adopting the 2026-2027 budget, making appropriations, and declaring the ad valorem tax levy
- Resolution No. 26-05 amending wastewater rates, fees, and service charges
- Contract authorization for Veterans Park Extension Phase 1 project
- 2026 Community Enhancement Program allocations approval
- Resolution No. 26-10 establishing all city fees and charges for 2026-2027
City Council
The Scappoose City Council will hold a work session on a Community Enhancement Program grant application from Columbia County HUB, then a regular meeting to vote on extending the McClure contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I project. A work session on 2026 sewer rates realignment will also be held, and the council will consider cancelling the June 1 and July 6 meetings.
- McClure Contract Authorization Extension – Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I Project (approval vote)
- Work session on 2026 Sewer Rates Realignment
- National Public Works Week Proclamation
- Cancel June 1, 2026 & July 6, 2026 City Council meetings
- Community Enhancement Program grant application presentation by Columbia County HUB for $3,000
The City Council approved the appointment of Michael Six-Wells as the student representative for 2026-2027. The council also approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. A request for a $5,000 contribution to Oregonians for Floodplain Protection was referred for discussion with the City Manager.
- Approved amended agenda (6-0)
- Approved May 4, 2026 work session and meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Michael Six-Wells as Student Council Representative for 2026-2027 (6-0)
Urban Renewal Agency
The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee will meet to receive the budget message, deliberate on the proposed 2026/2027 budget, and vote on its approval. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of future meetings as needed.
- Receive Budget Message
- Budget Deliberations - Tab #39 Urban Renewal Agency General Fund Pages 11-19
- Approval of 2026/2027 Urban Renewal Agency Budget
Budget Committee
The Scappoose Budget Committee will receive the budget message, hold a public hearing on state revenue sharing, and deliberate all city funds including General, Police, Parks, and utilities. The committee is expected to vote on approving the 2026/2027 budget.
- Public hearing and motion on state revenue sharing
- General Fund deliberations (pages 43-50)
- Police Department budget review (pages 54-56)
- Parks Department budget review (pages 57-60)
- Utility Water and Wastewater Fund reviews (pages 100-112)
City Council
The City Council will hold a regular meeting following a work session on the Scappoose Bay Watershed Update. Items for decision include approval of a contract for an inclusive playground at Veterans Park and a street and utility improvements contract for SE Vine, SE 5th, and SE 3rd Place. The council will also discuss the General Fund Level of Service and consider a city manager contract amendment. Additionally, the council will consider cancelling the May 4, 2026 meeting and make several appointments to boards and committees.
- Approval of contract for Veterans Park inclusive playground
- Contract #2026-03 – SE Vine, SE 5th and SE 3rd Place Street and Utility Improvements
- Work session on General Fund Level of Service
- City Manager Contract Amendment Follow-up
- Consent agenda including reappointments to Planning Commission and Budget Committee appointments
The council approved the consent agenda, which included reappointments to the Planning Commission and appointments to the Budget Committee. Councilor Santiago also moved to authorize City Manager Benjamin Burgener a $377,000 budget to proceed with Buell Recreation for the Veterans Park Inclusive Playground, which will replace existing equipment and meet ADA standards for public access. The provided minutes cut off before recording the final vote on the playground contract.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Reappointed Harlow Vernwald and Monica Ahlers to Planning Commission
- Reappointed Karl Fenstermaker to Economic Development Committee
- Appointed Jennifer Voshell and Angela Handran to Budget Committee
- Moved to authorize $377,000 budget for Veterans Park playground contract with Buell Recreation
City Council
The City Council will interview Budget Committee applicants and hold a work session on the Scappoose Bay Watershed update. In the regular meeting, they will consider a consent agenda including minutes and appointments, approve several proclamations, and vote on a contract for a Veterans Park inclusive playground and Contract #2026-03 for street and utility improvements. They will also discuss General Fund Level of Service and consider cancelling the May 4, 2026 meeting.
- Budget Committee applicant interviews (6:00 pm)
- Work session: Scappoose Bay Watershed Update (6:30 pm)
- Consent agenda includes reappointments to Planning Commission, Economic Development Committee, and Budget Committee
- Veterans Park inclusive Playground Contract Approval
- Contract #2026-03 – SE Vine, SE 5th and SE 3rd Place Street and Utility Improvements
The City Council held two work sessions: one to interview two applicants for open Budget Committee positions and one to receive a presentation from the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council. No votes or formal decisions were taken during either session.
- No formal votes or decisions; meetings were informational only