Troutdale public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to update Transient Lodging Tax remittance for short-term rentals. The council will also consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule, and a resolution correcting the FY 2025-2026 budget documentation. A legislative update from Representative Hudson is scheduled.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) for Transient Lodging Tax on short-term rentals
- Resolution correcting FY 2025-2026 General Fund budget documentation
- Approval of 2026 Council meeting schedule
- Legislative update from Representative Hudson
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the Town Center Overlay in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps, including a five-year extension of fire and emergency services with Gresham. The council will also receive reports from Gresham Youth Services and the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group.
- Second reading of ordinance to adopt updated Town Center Overlay on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps
- Five-year extension of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Gresham
- Update from City of Gresham Youth Services Department's East Multnomah Outreach, Prevention and Intervention (EMOPI) services
- Update from Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group
- Proclamation recognizing 250th Anniversary of the United States Post Office
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances to update the Town Center Overlay in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps, and to allow creation of historic districts. Additional items include amendments to public works code violations and sidewalk maintenance rules, plus updates on public safety services and the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.
- Public hearing on updated Town Center Overlay and Comprehensive Plan zoning changes
- Vote on ordinance allowing creation of historic district(s)
- Amendments to public works code violations and sidewalk maintenance rules (Chapters 12.01 and 12.05)
- Presentation on 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival sponsorship
- Update on Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hold public hearings to introduce ordinances amending public works code and sidewalk maintenance rules, and to adopt development code amendments for creating historic districts. The council will also hear presentations on Portland General Electric and on transient lodging tax and short-term rentals, and consider consent agenda items including a trail name extension and a grant application support resolution.
- Public hearing: ordinance amending Chapters 12.01 and 12.05 (public works code violations, sidewalk maintenance)
- Public hearing: ordinance to allow creation of historic district(s)
- Resolution extending trail name 'Ch'ak Ch'ak' through Sharon Nesbit Heritage Park and along NE Harlow Road
- Resolution supporting DLCD Technical Assistance Grant application for Economic Opportunities Analysis
- Presentation on transient lodging tax and short-term rentals
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve a consent agenda including an intergovernmental agreement for Ch'ak Ch'ak Trail signage, a PGE franchise, and a right-of-way deed for the trail. They will also vote on a resolution to establish solid waste collection fees and receive a public safety services update.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Metro for Ch'ak Ch'ak Trail signage
- Non-exclusive franchise granted to Portland General Electric Company
- Right-of-way deed accepted for Ch'ak Ch'ak Trail along SE Harlow Road
- Resolution to establish solid waste collection fees and rescind Resolution No. 2603
- Update from the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will vote on several resolutions, including accepting a Well #9 siting study, approving City Manager recruitment procedures, and approving a Comcast cable franchise agreement. They will also hear an update from the Bureau of Emergency Communications and consider proclamations for Arbor Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month.
- Resolution naming new Sandy River park 'Sharon Nesbit Heritage Park'
- Resolution accepting Well #9 siting study recommendation
- Resolution approving City Manager recruitment and selection procedures
- Resolution approving Comcast Corporation Cable Franchise Agreement
- Update from Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC)
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting text amendments to the Troutdale Development Code and a resolution to begin recruiting for a new city manager. The council will also discuss whether to support a Mt. Hood Community College bond levy and receive reports from the Parks Advisory Committee and Metro Councilor.
- Ordinance adopting text amendments to Chapter 3 of the Troutdale Development Code
- Resolution to commence professional recruitment for the City Manager position
- Discussion on supporting Mt. Hood Community College May bond levy for facilities improvements
- Report from Parks Advisory Committee
- Presentation by Metro Councilor Ashton Simpson
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will meet to select a new councilor to fill a vacancy, consider resolutions on public improvements and a public safety working group, and hear requests and presentations including a sponsorship for the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival and an update on a community college bond measure. The meeting also includes a public comment period and potential text amendments to the Development Code.
- Select a new councilor to fill a vacant seat
- Accept Sweetbriar Hideaway Subdivision public improvements into city assets
- Modify the Ad Hoc Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group
- Request to sponsor the 2025 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
- Consider text amendments to Chapter 3 of the Troutdale Development Code
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will hear a presentation on an option for a new City Hall building, discuss filling a vacancy on the Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group, and hold a policy discussion on Climate Friendly Equitable Communities. The agenda also includes consent items, including an intergovernmental agreement with Metro for a planning grant, and updates from committees.
- Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Metro for Main Streets on Halsey Project planning grant
- Presentation of option for new Troutdale City Hall building
- Discussion of filling Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group vacancy
- Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) policy discussion
- Update on public safety survey results from Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee
City Council
The Troutdale City Council will elect a 2025 Council President, determine an application process to fill a council vacancy, and consider approving the city's financial statements and annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2024. They will also receive a report on federal copper and lead rules and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Election of 2025 Council President
- Motion to determine application process for council vacancy
- Resolution approving FY 2024 financial statements and ACFR
- Report on federal copper and lead rules
- Approval of 2025 council meeting schedule
General
The Troutdale City Council holds a special swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials, including Mayor David Ripma and Councilors Glenn White, Carol Allen, John Leamy, and Jesse Davidson. Judge Rod Grafe will administer oaths of office, followed by brief remarks from the officials.
- Swearing-in of Mayor David Ripma and Councilors Glenn White, Carol Allen, John Leamy, and Jesse Davidson
- Oaths administered by Judge Rod Grafe
- Reception with hors d’oeuvres and desserts