Scappoose, Oregon
Scappoose Oregon average (US Census ACS)
Population8,099
Per-capita income$43,669
Median home value$430,000
Typical home value $491,798 -1.5% yr/yr · +9.2% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Mon Aug 3, 2026
City Council
Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Tue Sep 8, 2026
City Council
Mon Sep 21, 2026
City Council
Reuniones recientes
Mon Jul 20, 2026
City Council
Mon Jul 20, 2026
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on land use and urban growth boundary changes
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading for Ordinance No. 927 regarding land use and zoning map amendments. The body will also consider approving a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME.
- Ordinance No. 927: Amending Urban Growth Boundary, Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning Map
- AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement approval
- Oath of Office for Detective Johnson
- Police Department K9 follow-up
- Cancellation of August 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
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MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:00PM **PLEASE NOTE START TIME**
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33568 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE
SCAPPOOSE, OREGON 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment - Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony.
1. Consent Agenda ~ June 15, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
2. Oath of Office ~ Detective Johnson
Reaffirmed by Mayor Backus
New Business
3. Cancel August 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Approval
4. Ordinance No. 927: An Ordinance Relating to Land Use; Amending the Urban Growth
Boundary; Establishing Urban Reserves; Amending the Comprehensive Plan Text and Map;
Amending the Zoning Map; and Amending the Scappoose Municipal Code Chapters 17.22,
17.26, 17.40, 17.44, 17.50, 17.54, 17.56, 17.62, 17.68, 17.70, 17.74, 17.81, 17.82, 17.84, 17.85,
17.86, 17.89, 17.92, 17.94, 17.100, 17.104, 17.106, 17.114, 17.120, 17.126, 17.130, 17.134,
17.136, 17.140, 17.142, 17.150, 17.152, 17.154, 17.160, 17.162 and 17.164
Community Development Director Laurie Oliver Joseph Public Hearing/First Reading
5. Police Department K9 Follow up
Chief Fluellen; and Sergeant Anderson
Pag
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
City Council
Thu Jun 25, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación considera el Plan a 50 años con expansión del UGB y reservas urbanas
La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia legislativa para recomendar la adopción del Plan a 50 años, que incluye enmiendas al Plan Integral, mapa, zonificación y código de desarrollo. El plan propone expandir el Límite de Crecimiento Urbano (UGB) en 64 acres y establecer 480 acres de Reservas Urbanas para satisfacer las necesidades de terrenos residenciales, comerciales y públicos hasta 2073. Se aceptan testimonios públicos antes de que la comisión haga una recomendación al Concejo Municipal.
- Expandir el Límite de Crecimiento Urbano en 64 acres para satisfacer las necesidades de terrenos residenciales y públicos para 2023–2043
- Establecer 480 acres de Reservas Urbanas para satisfacer las necesidades de terrenos residenciales, comerciales y públicos para 2043–2073
- Redesignar propiedades seleccionadas de Industrial y Residencial Suburbana a Comercial para abordar la deficiencia de terrenos comerciales
- Rezonificar parcelas de Industrial Ligera (LI) y Residencial de Densidad Moderada (R‑4) a Comercial Expandida (EC)
- Enmendar 36 capítulos del Código de Desarrollo de Scappoose para actualizar el lenguaje y cumplir con los cambios legislativos
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June 25, 2026 Planning Commission Staff Report for
Adoption of the 50 Year Plan
(CPA2-23, CPMA1-26, ZC1-26 & DCTA1-26)
Planning Commission Packet- June 25, 2026 Page 1 of 995
Agenda page 1 of 2
SCAPPOOSE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers at City Hall
33568 East Columbia Avenue
AGENDA
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (NOT 7PM)
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
2.0 ROLL CALL
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
4.0 CITIZEN INPUT
The City accepts public citizen input for any item not on the agenda; in person, by email, mail or joining the
Microsoft Teams meeting link on city’s website calendar.
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 CPA2-23, CPMA1-26, ZC1-26, DCTA1-26
CPTA2-23 (Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment):
Amend Comprehensive Plan to incorporate:
• Scappoose Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) 2023 – 2043
• Scappoose Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) 2023 – 2043
• Analysis of Public and Semi-Public Land Needs and 50-Year Land Needs
• Coordinated Population Forecast 2020-2070: Columbia County Urban Growth Boundaries & Areas Outside
of UGB’s
Update the following Goals and Policies:
• Economic and Housing Goals and Policies in support of HCA and EOA; Natural Factors and Local Resources,
Land Uses, Urban Growth Boundary, General Residential, Suburban Residential, Manufactured Home
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Airport Employment, Public and Semi-Public, and Hazard Areas
Amend Comprehensive Plan Map to incorporate the following:
• Expand Scappoose Urban G
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Urban Renewal Agency
La Agencia de Renovación Urbana aprobará un presupuesto de $951K para el año fiscal 2026-27
La Agencia de Renovación Urbana de Scappoose llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará aprobar un presupuesto de $951,138 para el año fiscal 2026-2027. El presupuesto incluye $700,000 para mejoras de capital, $115,889 para incentivos comerciales y $104,904 para administración. La agencia también establecerá la tasa del incremento tributario para el distrito de renovación.
- Audiencia pública y aprobación de la Resolución URA 1-26 para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027 que asigna $951,138
- Presupuesto de mejoras de capital por $700,000
- Incentivos comerciales y para propietarios de propiedades por $115,889
- Presupuesto administrativo de $104,904
- Contingencia por $30,345
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MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, 6:30PM
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33568 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE
SCAPPOOSE, OREGON 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment – Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony.
Approval Minutes Approval
1. Consent Agenda ~ March 16, 2026 Urban Renewal Agency meeting minutes
New Business
2. Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Public Hearing/Approval
Resolution No. URA 1-26: Hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Approval budget for
the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Making Appropriations, Imposing the Tax, and Categorizing the
Tax.
Finance Administrator Carol Almer
Adjournment
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal adoptará el presupuesto de 2026-2027 y establecerá la carga impositiva
El Concejo Municipal de Scappoose llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votará sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027, la carga impositiva y el programa de tarifas. También considerarán aprobaciones para asignaciones del programa de mejora comunitaria, contratos para proyectos de parques y pavimentación, cambios en las tarifas de aguas residuales y un préstamo del fondo especial de obras públicas. Una sesión ejecutiva sobre bienes raíces precede a una posible aprobación de compra.
- Resolución No. 26-09 que adopta el presupuesto de 2026-2027, realiza apropiaciones y declara la carga impositiva ad valorem
- Resolución No. 26-05 que modifica las tarifas, cargos y cuotas de aguas residuales
- Autorización de contrato para el proyecto Veterans Park Extension Phase 1
- Aprobación de las asignaciones del 2026 Community Enhancement Program
- Resolución No. 26-10 que establece todas las tarifas y cargos de la ciudad para 2026-2027
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MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 7:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 33568 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE, SCAPPOOSE, OREGON 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment - Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony.
1. Consent Agenda ~ May 18, 2026 City Council work session minutes; May 18, 2026 City
Council meeting minutes; and Resolution No. 26-06: A Resolution of the City of Scappoose
Repealing Resolution 25-06, and Extending Workers’ Compensation Coverage to Volunteers
of the City of Scappoose
New Business
2. 2026 Community Enhancement Program Allocations Approval
Assistant to City Manager/City Planner N.J. Johnson
3. Contract Authorization – Veterans Park Extension Phase 1 Project Approval
Public Works Contract Administrator Matia Malberg
4. SE Pavement Overlay Project Contract Approval
Public Works Contract Administrator Matia Malberg
5. Contract Authorization Extension - Consor Engineering Approval
Public Works Contract Administrator Matia Malberg
6. Resolution No. 26-04: A Resolution of City of Scappoose Authorizing a Loan from the
Special Public Works Fund Approval
Public Works C
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MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING 7:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 33568 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE, SCAPPOOSE, OREGON 97056
Disclaimer: These minutes are intended to summarize the conversations that took place in this
meeting rather than provide a full transcript. Anyone wishing to view the full conversation can
find a recording of this meeting on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT73IHxuhpU &
www .youtube.com/watch ?v=S5burSz8aCs.
Call to Order
Mayor Backus called the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Joseph A. Backus Mayor Benjamin Burgener City Manager
Tyler Miller Council President Chris Fluellen Police Chief
Jeannet Santiago Councilor Susan M. Reeves City Recorder/HR
Joel Haugen Councilor Kevin Turner Treatment Plant Superintendent
Marty Marquis Councilor Matia Malberg Public Works Contract Administrator
John E. Riutta Councilor N.J. Johnson Assistant to City Manager/City Planner
Michael Six-Wells Council Student Representative
Excused: Councilor Kim Holmes
In the audience: City Engineer Chris Negelspach
Remote: Community Development Director Laurie Oliver Joseph; AH; and Michael G.
Mayor Backus stated before we get to the agenda, he just wanted to read a little something he
wrote. He stated you all probably have heard about St. Helen City Administrator John Walsh.
Before we begin tonight's meeting, He would like to take a moment to acknowledge the f
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
City Council
Tue May 19, 2026
Budget Committee
Mon May 18, 2026
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la extensión del contrato de McClure para la Fase I de la planta de aguas residuales
El Concejo Municipal de Scappoose llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo sobre una solicitud de subvención del Programa de Mejora Comunitaria de Columbia County HUB, y luego una reunión regular para votar sobre la extensión del contrato de McClure para el proyecto de la Fase I de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales. También se llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo sobre el reajuste de las tarifas de alcantarillado de 2026, y el concejo considerará cancelar las reuniones del 1 de junio y el 6 de julio.
- Extensión de la Autorización del Contrato de McClure – Proyecto de la Fase I de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales (voto de aprobación)
- Sesión de trabajo sobre el Reajuste de las Tarifas de Alcantarillado de 2026
- Proclamación de la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas
- Cancelar las reuniones del Concejo Municipal del 1 de junio de 2026 y del 6 de julio de 2026
- Presentación de la solicitud de subvención del Programa de Mejora Comunitaria por parte de Columbia County HUB por $3,000
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✓ Decidido: Scappoose City Council appoints new student representative
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)
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Monday, May 18, 2026
Work Session ~ Community Enhancement Program (CEP) Grant Application Presentation, 6:00pm
City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment ~ Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony
1. Consent Agenda ~ May 4, 2026 City Council work session minutes; and May 4, 2026 City
Council meeting minutes
2. Presentation by Mayor Backus to Parker, 3rd Place State Poster Category Winner of the “If I
Were Mayor Contest…”
3. Interview for Student Council Representative
New Business
4. National Public Works Week Proclamation
5. McClure Contract Authorization Extension – Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I Project
Public Works Director Dave Sukau; Public Works Contract Administrator Matia Malberg
Approval
6. Work Session ~ 2026 Sewer Rates Realignment
Public Works Director Dave Sukau
7. Cancel June 1, 2026 & July 6, 2026 City Council meetings Approval
8. Calendar
9. Updates: City Manager; Police Chief; Councilors; and Mayor
(This tab includes Department repor
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Tue May 12, 2026
Budget Committee
Mon May 11, 2026
Budget Committee
El comité de presupuesto deliberará sobre el presupuesto de la ciudad para 2026-2027
El Comité de Presupuesto de Scappoose recibirá el mensaje presupuestario, llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la distribución de ingresos estatales y deliberará sobre todos los fondos de la ciudad, incluyendo el Fondo General, Policía, Parques y servicios públicos. Se espera que el comité vote para aprobar el presupuesto 2026/2027.
- Audiencia pública y moción sobre la distribución de ingresos estatales
- Deliberaciones del Fondo General (páginas 43-50)
- Revisión del presupuesto del Departamento de Policía (páginas 54-56)
- Revisión del presupuesto del Departamento de Parques (páginas 57-60)
- Revisiones de los Fondos de Agua y Aguas Residuales de Servicios Públicos (páginas 100-112)
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CITY OF SCAPPOOSE
BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 33568 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE, SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Nominate a Budget Committee Chair
Approval of minutes ~ May 12, 2025
Receive Budget Message
Public Hearing/State Revenue Sharing
Motion to Accept State Revenue Sharing
Budget Deliberations
(Tab #)
8. General Fund Pages 43-50
9. Administration Department Pages 51-53
10. Police Department Pages 54-56
11. Parks Department Pages 57-60
12. Municipal Court Department Pages 61-63
13. Planning Department Pages 64-66
14. Non-Departmental Page 67
15. Law Enforcement Assessments Fund Pages 68-69
16. Watts House Fund Pages 70-72
17. PEG Fee Fund Pages 73-74
18. Building Fund Pages 75-77
19. Economic Development Pages 78-79
20. Street Fund Pages 80-83
21. Footpaths & Bicycle Trails Fund Pages 84-85
22. Storm Drainage Fund Pages 86-89
23. Storm Drainage SDC Fund Pages 90-91
24. Street SDC Fund Pages 92-93
25. Parks SDC Fund Pages 94-95
26. Pool Fund Pages 96-97
27. Unemployment Insurance Fund Pages 98-99
28. Utility Water Fund Pages 100-103
29. Water SDC Fund Pages 104-106
30. Utility Wastewater Fund Pages 107-110
31. Wastewater SDC Fund Pages 111-112
32. Debt Service Page 113
33. Transfers Page 114
Approval of 2026/202
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Mon May 11, 2026
Urban Renewal Agency
La Agencia de Renovación Urbana aprobará el presupuesto de 2026/2027
El Comité de Presupuesto de la Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency se reunirá para recibir el mensaje presupuestario, deliberar sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2026/2027 y votar su aprobación. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y la programación de reuniones futuras según sea necesario.
- Recibir el Mensaje Presupuestario
- Deliberaciones del Presupuesto - Tab #39 Urban Renewal Agency General Fund Páginas 11-19
- Aprobación del Presupuesto de la Urban Renewal Agency para 2026/2027
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CITY OF SCAPPOOSE
MONDAY MAY 11, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33568 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of minutes ~ May 12, 2025
Receive Budget Message
Budget Deliberations
(Tab #) 39. Urban Renewal Agency General Fund Pages 11-19
Approval of 2026/2027 Urban Renewal Agency Budget
Calendar Check ~ next meeting May 12 & May 19, 2026, if needed
Adjournment of the Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee meeting
Mon May 4, 2026
City Council
Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la aprobación del contrato para el parque inclusivo de Veterans Park
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión regular tras una sesión de trabajo sobre la actualización de Scappoose Bay Watershed. Los puntos para decisión incluyen la aprobación de un contrato para un parque inclusivo en Veterans Park y un contrato de mejoras de calles y servicios públicos para SE Vine, SE 5th y SE 3rd Place. El concejo también discutirá el Nivel de Servicio del Fondo General y considerará una enmienda al contrato del administrador de la ciudad. Adicionalmente, el concejo considerará cancelar la reunión del 4 de mayo de 2026 y realizará varios nombramientos en juntas y comités.
- Aprobación del contrato para el parque inclusivo de Veterans Park
- Contrato #2026-03 – Mejoras de calles y servicios públicos en SE Vine, SE 5th y SE 3rd Place
- Sesión de trabajo sobre el Nivel de Servicio del Fondo General
- Seguimiento de la Enmienda al Contrato del Administrador de la Ciudad
- Agenda de consentimiento que incluye renombramientos para la Planning Commission y nombramientos para la Budget Committee
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✓ Decidido: Council approves consent agenda and moves to fund Veterans Park playground contract
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
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Budget Committee applicant interviews, 6:00pm
Work Session ~ Scappoose Bay Watershed Update, 6:30pm
City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment ~ Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony
1. Consent Agenda ~ March 16, 2026 City Council work session; March 16, 2026 City Council
meeting minutes; 2026 City Council Liaisons; Reappointment of Harlow Vernwald; and
Monica Ahlers to the Planning Commission; Reappointment of Karl Fenstermaker to
Economic the Development Committee; Appointment(s) to the Budget Committee
New Business
2. Proclamations:
VFW Buddy Poppies
National Volunteer Week
Vietnamese Remembrance Day
National Small Business Month
National Mental Health Awareness Month
National Law Enforcement Week
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month
Teacher Appreciation Week
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
3. Veterans Park inclusive Playground Contract Approval
Public Works Director Dave Suk
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre el contrato del parque infantil de Veterans Park y mejoras de calles
El Concejo Municipal entrevistará a los solicitantes del Comité de Presupuesto y llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo sobre la actualización de Scappoose Bay Watershed. En la reunión regular, considerarán una agenda de consentimiento que incluye actas y nombramientos, aprobarán varias proclamaciones y votarán sobre un contrato para un parque infantil inclusivo en Veterans Park y el Contrato #2026-03 para mejoras de calles y servicios públicos. También discutirán el Nivel de Servicio del Fondo General y considerarán cancelar la reunión del 4 de mayo de 2026.
- Entrevistas de solicitantes del Comité de Presupuesto (6:00 pm)
- Sesión de trabajo: Actualización de Scappoose Bay Watershed (6:30 pm)
- La agenda de consentimiento incluye renombramientos a la Planning Commission, Economic Development Committee y Budget Committee
- Aprobación del contrato para el parque infantil inclusivo de Veterans Park
- Contrato #2026-03 – Mejoras de calles y servicios públicos en SE Vine, SE 5th y SE 3rd Place
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✓ Decidido: No formal decisions made at April 20 council work session
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
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Budget Committee applicant interviews, 6:00pm
Work Session ~ Scappoose Bay Watershed Update, 6:30pm
City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment ~ Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony
1. Consent Agenda ~ March 16, 2026 City Council work session; March 16, 2026 City Council
meeting minutes; 2026 City Council Liaisons; Reappointment of Harlow Vernwald; and
Monica Ahlers to the Planning Commission; Reappointment of Karl Fenstermaker to
Economic the Development Committee; Appointment(s) to the Budget Committee
New Business
2. Proclamations:
VFW Buddy Poppies
National Volunteer Week
Vietnamese Remembrance Day
National Small Business Month
National Mental Health Awareness Month
National Law Enforcement Week
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month
Teacher Appreciation Week
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
3. Veterans Park inclusive Playground Contract Approval
Public Works Director Dave Suk
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Urban Renewal Agency
Urban Renewal Agency to vote on grant awards
The Urban Renewal Agency will hear a grant presentation from A+W Enterprises LLC and vote on grant awards. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting.
- Grant presentation by Winston Sandino of A+W Enterprises LLC
- Vote on grant awards by Grant Program Administrator N.J. Johnson
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✓ Decidido: Agency approves $33,000 Urban Renewal grant to A+W Enterprises
The Urban Renewal Agency approved its meeting agenda and the August 4, 2025 consent agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a $33,000 grant, reimbursed upon completion of the proposed work, for Winston Sandino’s A+W Enterprises LLC, also by a 5‑0 vote with one abstention. No conflicts of interest were reported before the vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved August 4, 2025 consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved $33,000 grant to A+W Enterprises LLC, reimbursed at completion (5-0, 1 abstention)
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Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
33568 East Columbia Avenue
Scappoose, Oregon 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment – Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony.
Approval Minutes
1. Consent Agenda ~ August 4, 2025 Urban Renewal Agency meeting minutes Approval
New Business
2. Grant Presentation ~ Winston Sandino, A+W Enterprises LLC
3. Vote on Grant Awards ~ Grant Program Administrator N.J. Johnson
Adjournment
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33568 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE
SCAPPOOSE, OREGON 97056
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find a recording of this meeting on YouTube at: www. youtube.com/watch?v=XUE2CXiy2kE.
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Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
33568 East Columbia Avenue
Scappoose, Oregon 97056
Disclaimer : These minutes are intended to summarize the conversations that took place in this
meeting rather than provide a full transcript . Anyone wishing to view the full conversation can
find a recording of this meeting on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CrZjjZp1aQ.
Call to Order
Chair Joseph A. Backus called the Urban Renewal Agency meeting to order at 6:01pm .
Roll Call
Chair Joseph A. Backus; Vice Chair Tyler Miller; Agency Member Jeannet Santiago; Agency
Member Joel Haugen (arrived at 6:29pm); Agency Member Marty Marquis; Student
Representative Tyler Ferreira (arrived at 6:12pm); City Manager Benjamin Burgener; Assistant
to City Manager/City Planner N.J. Johnson; Police Chief Chris Fluellen; and City Recorder/HR
Susan M. Reeves.
In the audience: Finance Admini strator Carol Almer.
Excused: Agency Member John Riutta.
Remote: Agency Member Kim Holmes; Alicia Heiges; and applicant Winston Sandino.
Approval of the Agenda
Agency Member Santiago moved, and Vice Chair Miller seconded the motion to approve the
agenda. Motion passed (5-0). Chair Backus, aye; Vice Chair Miller, aye; Agency Member
Santiago, aye; Agency Member Holmes, aye; and Agency Memb er Marqui s, aye.
Public Comment - Items not on the agenda
Alicia Heiges, Scappoose, read her public comment submission (which is included below
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
City Council
✓ Decidido: Council directed staff to use ‘quality operations’ scenario for budget analysis
The council instructed staff to base the General Fund analysis on scenario 2, the “quality operations” level. It also asked that several program items be presented to the public for further input. No formal votes were recorded on these actions.
- Directed staff to assume scenario 2 (“quality operations”) level for General Fund analysis (no vote)
- Requested public input on continuing funding for nuisance abatement, annual town meeting, and emergency management (no vote)
- Requested public input on Chamber of Commerce, Greater Portland Inc., and Economic Development Committee meals (no vote)
- Requested public input on Earth Day and Outdoor Summer Festival funding, suggesting consolidation (no vote)
- Requested public input on Community Enhancement Program funding, suggesting a $20,000 limit (no vote)
- Requested public input on Senior Center funding, suggesting reduction to $10,000 (no vote)
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City Council Work Session "'General Fund Level of Service, 6:53pm
Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon 97056
Disclaimer: These minutes are intended to summarize the conversations that took place in this
meeting rather than provide a full transcript . Anyone wishing to view the full conversation can
find a recording of this meeting on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMldAYlbdEI.
Mayor Backus called the March 16, 2026 City Council work session to order at 6:53pm. He
explained they could review what they can in the next few minutes and then open it back up in
the regular Council meeting.
Present: Mayor Joseph A. Backus; Councilor President Miller ; Councilor Jeanett Santiago;
Councilor Joel Haugen; Councilor Marty Marquis; Student Representative Tyler Ferreira; City
Manager Benjamin Burgener; Police Chief Chris Fluellen; Assistant to City Manager/City Planner
N.J. Johnson; and City Recorder Susan M. Reeves.
Remote: Councilor Kim Holmes; Alicia Heiges; and Michael G (joined at 7:00pm).
In the audience: Finance Administrator Carol Almer
Excused: Councilor John E. Riutta.
Assistant to City Manager/City Planner Johnson gave an overview of the staff report.
Information from the staff report: Staff completed an analysis of the General Fund and
provided three different budget scenarios based on constraints and level of service where
scenario #1 reflected "bare bones operations", scenario #2
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
City Council
City Council to hear Columbia 9‑1‑1 Communications District presentation
The Scappoose City Council will hold a work session on the General Fund Level of Service at 6:30 pm, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. New business includes a contest for "If I Were Mayor," a presentation by the Columbia 9‑1‑1 Communications District, and approvals of the council's 2026 team expectations and annual strategic plan. An executive session will address a real‑property transaction and employee evaluations.
- Consent agenda: approval of February 17, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
- "If I Were Mayor" contest with Mayor Backus
- Columbia 9‑1‑1 Communications District presentation by Executive Director Jeremy Hipes
- Approval of Scappoose City Council 2026 Team Expectations
- Approval of Annual Goal Strategic Plan
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✓ Decidido: City Council unanimously approved the amended meeting agenda
Mayor Backus amended the agenda to move the Level of Service work session to item #4 and place a discussion of cancelling the April 6, 2026 meeting at item #7. Councilor Haugen moved, and Councilor Santiago seconded, the motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved amended agenda (6-0)
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment ~ Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony
1. Consent Agenda February 17, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
New Business
2. If I Were Mayor Contest
Mayor Backus
3. Columbia 9∙1∙1 Communications District Presentation
Jeremy Hipes, Columbia 9∙1∙1 Communications District Executive Director
4. Scappoose City Council 2026 Team Expectations Approval
Assistant to City Manager/City Planner N.J. Johnson
5. Annual Goal Strategic Plan Approval
Assistant to City Manager/City Planner N.J. Johnson
6. Calendar
7. Updates: City Manager; Police Chief; Councilors; and Mayor
(This tab includes Department reports)
8. Executive Session
ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property Transaction
ORS 192.660(2)(i) Employee Evaluations
9. Open Session
Adjournment Please note: If you would like to speak with City staff about a particular agenda
item, please c
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Monday, March 16, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon 97056
Disclaimer: These minutes are intended to summarize the conversations that took place in this
meeting rather than provide a full transcript. Anyone wishing to view the full conversation can
find a recording of this meeting on You Tube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=r48Rb6bUeac &
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ5k167dr2k.
Call to Order
Mayor Backus called the March 16, 2026 City Council meeting to order at 7:01pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Joseph A. Backus Mayor
Tyler Miller Council President
Benjamin Burgener
Chris Fluellen
City Manager
Police Chief
Jean net Santiago Councilor N.J Johnson Assistant to City Manager/City Planner
Joel Haugen Councilor Susan M. Reeves City Recorder/HR
Marty Marquis Councilor
Student Representative Tyler Ferreira Excused: Councilor John Riutta
Remote: Councilor Kim Holmes; Alicia Heiges; Michael G: and m I'm Watching (left at 8:12pm).
Approval of the Agenda
Mayor Backus amended the agenda: Agenda item #4 will be continuation of the Level of Service
work session; bumping the other agenda items down; and then on agenda item #7 he would
like to discuss cancelling the April 6, 2026 City Council meeting due to not having much for the
agenda.
Councilor Haugen moved, and Councilor Santiago seconded the motion to approve the agenda
as amended . Motion Passed (6-0).
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider hotel conditional use and property line adjustment
The Scappoose Planning Commission will review a consolidated application from Scappoose Hospitality Group, LLC for a Conditional Use to construct a hotel and related amenities. The same application includes a Property Line Adjustment between the proposed site and Tax Lot 700. Public comment is accepted in person, by email, mail, or via the Microsoft Teams link, with written comments due by 5 pm on March 11, 2026.
- Conditional Use (CU 1-26) request for hotel construction and site amenities at an unaddressed property off NE Wagner Court
- Property Line Adjustment (PLA 1-26) between the proposed site and Tax Lot 700
- Public comment period open until 5 pm March 11, 2026 (in person, email, mail, or Teams)
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SCAPPOOSE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers at City Hall
33568 East Columbia Avenue
AGENDA
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
2.0 ROLL CALL
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 January 22nd, 2026 meeting minutes
4.0 CITIZEN INPUT
The City accepts public citizen input for any item not on the agenda; in person, by email, mail or joining the
Microsoft Teams meeting link on city’s website calendar.
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Docket # CU 1-26, PLA 1-26
Scappoose Hospitality Group, LLC has requested approval of a consolidated application for Conditional
Use (CU 1-26) to allow for the construction of a hotel and various site amenities as well as Property Line
Adjustment (PLA 1-26) between the subject site and Tax Lot 700. The site is located at an unaddressed
property off NE Wagner Court, southeast of the NE Wagner Court and West Lane Road intersection, on
property described as Columbia County Assessor Map #3106-C0-00800.
Format: Quasi-judicial hearings allow verbal testimony during the Planning Commission hearing as well
as written comments prior deadline. Interested parties may submit written comments by mail to City of
Scappoose; Planner, 33568 E. Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon, 97056 or by email to
[email protected] by 5 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
6.0 COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Calendar Check
6.2 Commissioner Comments
6.3 Staff Comments
7.0 ADJOURNMENT
This is an open meeting, and the public is welcome to
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Sat Mar 7, 2026
Annual Town Meeting
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Economic Development Committee
Committee to vote on Urban Renewal Grant award
The Economic Development Committee will vote on awarding an Urban Renewal Grant and discuss the dissolution of the Columbia Economic Team. The committee will also recognize a member and receive updates from community partners.
- Vote on Urban Renewal Grant award
- Discussion on Columbia Economic Team dissolution
- Presentation of Service Recognition to EDC Member Sean Findon
- Updates from community partners
- Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
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City of Scappoose • 33568 E Columbia Ave • Scappoose, OR 97056 • (503) 543-7146 • www.scappoose.gov
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING AT 12:00 PM
33568 E COLUMBIA AVE; SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056 & MICROSOFT TEAMS (HYBRID)
Please submit public comment to N.J. Johnson at
[email protected] or in writing to
Scappoose City Hall (33568 E Columbia Ave; Scappoose, OR 97056) by February 18, 2026 at 5:00
pm. Public comment can also be made verbally at the beginning of scheduled meetings.
This meeting will be conducted in an accessible room. If special accommodations are needed,
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Topic
1. Call to order 12:00 pm
1.1. Approval of Agenda: February 19, 2026
1.2. Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2025
1.3. Public Comment
2. New Business 12:05 pm
2.1. Updates Community Partners
• Scappoose City Council
• Columbia County
• OMIC R&D
• PCC OMIC
• Port of Columbia County
• Columbia River PUD
• Scappoose Public Library
• City of Scappoose
2.2. Vote Urban Renewal Grant Awarding
Assistant to City Manager/City Planner N.J. Johnson
2.3. Discussion Columbia Economic Team Dissolution and Next Steps
City Manager Benjamin Burgener
2.4. Presentation Service Recognition to EDC Member Sean Findon
Chair Christine Collins
City of Scappoose • 33568 E Columbia Ave • Scappoose, OR 97056 • (503) 543-7146 • www.scappoos
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
City Council agenda lists only supporting documents, no specific items
The February 17, 2026 Scappoose City Council agenda references a PDF agenda, a meeting packet, and a supporting document for the COL-PAC program. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the agenda text provided. The agenda appears to be procedural with only document references.
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✓ Decidido: Council approved ordinances, resolutions, grants, and cancelled a meeting
The Scappoose City Council approved Ordinance No. 925 amending utility use rules and taxes, and Ordinance No. 926 granting an exclusive solid‑waste franchise and declaring an emergency. It also approved Resolution No. 26‑01 on fee changes, Resolution No. 26‑02 on solid‑waste rate schedules, and Resolution No. 26‑03 supporting Measure 6 for the public library. Grant approvals for the ROI/BRE program and a GRO subgrant were adopted, and the March 2, 2026 council meeting was cancelled.
- Approved Ordinance No. 925 (utility use and public utility taxes)
- Approved Ordinance No. 926 (solid waste franchise and emergency declaration)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-01 (fees and charges amendment)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-02 (solid waste rate schedule and franchise fees)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-03 (support for Measure 6 library tax levy)
- Approved ROI/BRE grant
- Approved GRO subgrant agreement
- Approved cancellation of March 2, 2026 council meeting
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Meeting Materials
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 02-17-2026 .PDF
CITY COUNCIL PACKET 02-17-2026 2-17-2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PACKET.PDF
CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING DOCUMENT 02-17-2026 COL-PAC PROGRAM
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers
33568 East Columbia Avenue
Scappoose, Oregon 97056
ITEM AGENDA TOPIC Action
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Public Comment ~ Items not on the agenda
Please sign a speaker request form and turn it in to the City Recorder along with any written
testimony
1. Consent Agenda ~ January 20, 2026 City Council meeting minutes; February 7, 2026 City
Council Retreat minutes; and Bid Criteria Authorization – Design-Build Services Veterans
Park Inclusive Playground
Old Business
2. Ordinance No. 925: An Ordinance Amending Title 3 & 13 of the Scappoose Municipal Code
to add Chapter 13.36, Utility Use of Public Rights-of-Way, and to Amend Chapter 3.08,
Public Utility Taxes Second Reading/Approval
City Manager Benjamin Burgener; and Nancy Werner, Bradley Werner, LLC (Franchise Legal
Counsel)
3. Resolution No. 26-01: A Resolution Amending the Fees and Charges for the City of
Scappoose Adopted by Resolution No. 25-10 Public Hearing/Approval
City Manager Benjamin Burgener
New Business
4. Ordinance No. 926: An Ordinance Relating to Solid Waste Management and Collection
Within the City of Scappoose and Granting an Exclusive Franchise to Waste Management
of Oregon, Inc. Therefore; Defining the Terms Thereof; Repealing All Ordinances or Parts
of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Declaring an Emer
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Sat Feb 7, 2026
Council Retreat
Council retreat to review priorities, community visioning and communication plans
The Scappoose City Council will use the retreat to report on progress for its 2025‑2026 priorities and consider whether to continue, adjust, complete, or discontinue each objective. Council staff will present updates on the community‑visioning effort, including a potential consultant with an estimated future cost of about $15,000, and on new website and app tools for public engagement. The meeting will also cover partnership outreach with regional agencies and finalize a team agreement for council conduct.
- Progress report on 2025‑2026 council priorities and decisions on each objective
- Discussion of selecting a community‑visioning consultant (estimated $15,000 future cost)
- Update on migration to a new website format and enhancements to the city app
- Review of outreach and partnerships with county, state, and federal organizations
- Adoption of a team agreement outlining council member conduct and meeting procedures
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT, STARTING AT 9:00AM
SCAPPOOSE MIDDLE SCHOOL - CAFETERIA
52265 COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY
SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056
AGENDA
Arrival/Refreshments 8:30AM – 9:00AM
Welcome/Overview
Teambuilding Activity
Team Agreement
2025-2026 Council Priorities
• Progress report from staff
• Establish continuation, completion, adjustment, or discontinuation of each objective
Additional Priorities/Objectives for 2026-2027
Lunch (flexible)
Community Contributions & Recreation
Community Visioning Methodology
Committees
Adjourn
Tour of Middle School
Scappoose City Council
2026 Team Agreement
Agreements for Conducting Council Meetings and Business
1. Attendance at Council meetings is the first priority. If unable to attend, please contact
the City Recorder.
2. Be on time to meetings.
3. Mayor will take the lead in keeping the meeting and discussion focused.
4. Distribute information in advance of Council discussion.
5. Mayor will recognize councilors when indicating they wish to speak.
6. Put a time limit on audience testimony and ask them not to repeat previous speakers.
7. Use formal procedure (point of order, call for question, etc.) to focus the meeting. Formal
procedure may be used when necessar
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Sat Feb 7, 2026
Council Retreat
Scappoose City Council to review 2025-2026 priorities and set 2026-2027 goals
The City Council is holding a retreat to evaluate the progress of current objectives and establish priorities for the next year. The body will also discuss community visioning, recreation, and a team agreement for conducting city business.
- Review of community visioning objective with anticipated future costs of ~$15,000
- Discussion of new website migration featuring active development project mapping
- Evaluation of communication strategies and community partner collaborations
- Establishment of 2026-2027 Council priorities and objectives
- Review of the 2026 Team Agreement for council conduct and meeting procedures
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✓ Decidido: Council agreed staff will develop a plan for community events
The council reached consensus to have city staff create a plan for future community events. They also agreed to continue discussions on community contributions. The City Manager will revise the team‑agreement language as requested. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.
- Staff to develop community events plan (consensus)
- Further discussion on community contributions to be scheduled (consensus)
- City Manager to revise team‑agreement language (action)
- No votes or formal approvals recorded
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CITY COUNCIL RETREAT, STARTING AT 9:00AM
SCAPPOOSE MIDDLE SCHOOL - CAFETERIA
52265 COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY
SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056
AGENDA
Arrival/Refreshments 8:30AM – 9:00AM
Welcome/Overview
Teambuilding Activity
Team Agreement
2025-2026 Council Priorities
• Progress report from staff
• Establish continuation, completion, adjustment, or discontinuation of each objective
Additional Priorities/Objectives for 2026-2027
Lunch (flexible)
Community Contributions & Recreation
Community Visioning Methodology
Committees
Adjourn
Tour of Middle School
Scappoose City Council
2026 Team Agreement
Agreements for Conducting Council Meetings and Business
1. Attendance at Council meetings is the first priority. If unable to attend, please contact
the City Recorder.
2. Be on time to meetings.
3. Mayor will take the lead in keeping the meeting and discussion focused.
4. Distribute information in advance of Council discussion.
5. Mayor will recognize councilors when indicating they wish to speak.
6. Put a time limit on audience testimony and ask them not to repeat previous speakers.
7. Use formal procedure (point of order, call for question, etc.) to focus the meeting. Formal
procedure may be used when necessar
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT, STARTING AT 9:00AM
SCAPPOOSE MIDDLE SCHOOL - CAFETERIA
52265 COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY
SCAPPOOSE, OR 97056
Arrival/Refreshments 8:30AM - 9:00AM
Council Retreat started at 9:03am.
Present: Mayor Joseph A. Backus; Council President Tyler Miller; Councilor Jeannet Santiago;
Councilor Kim Holmes; Councilor Joel Haugen; Councilor Marty Marquis; Councilor John Riutta;
City Manager Benjamin Burgener; Finance Administrator Carol Almer; Chief Chris Fluellen;
Public Works Director Dave Sukau; Community Development Director Laurie Oliver Joseph;
Assistant to City Manager/City Planner N.J. Johnson (left at 9:48am); and City Recorder Susan
M. Reeves.
Welcome/Overview
Mayor Backus welcomed Council and staff. He stated "Good morning, everyone-Mayor,
Councilors, and members of our city staff. Thank you all for being here this morning and for
committing your Saturday to this important work. I also want to thank Scappoose Middle
School for hosting us as we gather for our annual City Council retreat. Today is about setting
direction. Goal setting matters because it gives us a shared roadma·p-one that helps align
Council's vision with staff's expertise and day-to-day work. It allows us to step back from
individual projects and look at the bigger picture : where Scappoose is today, where we want to
go, and how we work together to get there in a thoughtful and intentional way. Over the past
year, there has bee
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider subdivision plat for townhouses
The Scappoose Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plat to create 14 townhouse lots on 1.59 acres. The meeting will also include the approval of prior minutes and citizen input.
- Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public hearing for Docket # SB 1-25: 1.59-acre subdivision into 14 townhouse lots
- Written comments deadline for Docket # SB 1-25: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Limited Land Use format: no verbal testimony allowed during the meeting
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✓ Decidido: Commission heard a subdivision plat request; no decision taken
The Scappoose Planning Commission considered Docket SB 1‑25, a request by Brad Hendrickson to approve a preliminary subdivision plat that would split 1.59 acres into 14 townhouse lots. Staff presented the site description, right‑of‑way extensions, and related reports. No vote or formal action on the application was recorded in the minutes. The commission noted that written public comments were due by 5 pm on Jan 21, 2026.
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SCAPPOOSE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers at City Hall
33568 East Columbia Avenue
AGENDA
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
2.0 ROLL CALL
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 December 11th, 2025 meeting minutes
4.0 CITIZEN INPUT
The City accepts public citizen input for any item not on the agenda; in person, by email, mail or joining the
Microsoft Teams meeting link on city’s website calendar.
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Docket # SB 1-25
Brad Hendrickson has requested approval of an application for preliminary Subdivision plat (SB 1-25)
to subdivide 1.59 acres of land into 14 lots to support townhouses. The site is an unaddressed property
abutting the terminus of both SE Maple Street and SE 6th Court described as Columbia County
Assessor Map #3212-DA-04400. The site is east of SE Maple Street and SE Cypress Court
intersection.
Format: Limited Land Use does not allow verbal testimony during the meeting; however the City allows
written comments prior to the deadline. Interested parties may submit written comments by mail to City of
Scappoose; Planner, 33568 E. Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon, 97056 or by email to
[email protected] by 5 pm, Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
6.0 COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Calendar Check
6.2 Commissioner Comments
6.3 Staff Comments
7.0 ADJOURNMENT
This is an open meeting, and the public is welcome to attend in person or virtually. Link to attend online can be found withi n the
cal
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SCAPPOOSE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers at City Hall
33568 East Columbia Avenue
AGENDA
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
2.0 ROLL CALL
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 December 11th, 2025 meeting minutes
4.0 CITIZEN INPUT
The City accepts public citizen input for any item not on the agenda; in person, by email, mail or joining the
Microsoft Teams meeting link on city’s website calendar.
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Docket # SB 1-25
Brad Hendrickson has requested approval of an application for preliminary Subdivision plat (SB 1-25)
to subdivide 1.59 acres of land into 14 lots to support townhouses. The site is an unaddressed property
abutting the terminus of both SE Maple Street and SE 6th Court described as Columbia County
Assessor Map #3212-DA-04400. The site is east of SE Maple Street and SE Cypress Court
intersection.
Format: Limited Land Use does not allow verbal testimony during the meeting; however the City allows
written comments prior to the deadline. Interested parties may submit written comments by mail to City of
Scappoose; Planner, 33568 E. Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Oregon, 97056 or by email to
[email protected] by 5 pm, Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
6.0 COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Calendar Check
6.2 Commissioner Comments
6.3 Staff Comments
7.0 ADJOURNMENT
This is an open meeting, and the public is welcome to attend in person or virtually. Link to attend online can be found withi n the
calendar page on the city’s website
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
✓ Decidido: City approved annexation and zoning map amendment for new property
The council approved the meeting agenda as amended (6‑0). The consent agenda was also approved (6‑0). Ordinance No. 924, which annexes property to Scappoose and amends the zoning map, was adopted with a 5‑0 vote (Council President Miller abstained). The council reached consensus to move forward with creating a disc‑golf course at Chapman Landing.
- Agenda approved as amended (6-0)
- Consent agenda approved (6-0)
- Ordinance No. 924 annexation and zoning map amendment approved (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Council agreed to proceed with Chapman Landing disc‑golf course
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
City Council meeting minutes
Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Council Chambers
33568 East Columbia Avenue
Scappoose, Oregon 97056
Disclaimer: These minutes are intended to summarize the conversations that took place in this
meeting rather than provide a full transcript. Anyone wishing to view the full conversation can
find a recording of this meeting on You Tube atwww.youtube.com/watch?v=kPl37Sy542c .
Call to Order
Mayor Backus called the January 20, 2026 City Council meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Joseph A. Backus
Tyler Miller
Jean net Santiago
Kim Holmes
Mayor Benjamin Burgener
Chris Fluellen
City Manager
Police Chief
Dave Sukau Public Works Director
Susan M. Reeves City Recorder/HR
Joel Haugen
Marty Marquis
Council President
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
N.J. Johnson Assistant to City Manager/City Planner
Excused: Councilor John E. Riutta; and Student Representative Tyler Ferreira
Remote: Legal Counsel Nancy Werner (left at 8:06pm); Troy Gagliano Verizon's Gov Affairs
person for Oregon (left at 8:06pm); and Alicia Heiges (arrived at 7:19pm and left at 7:24pm).
Approval of the Agenda
Council President Miller would like to add a discussion about trees at the bottom of JP West.
Councilor Haugen moved. and Councilor Holmes seconded the motion to approve the agenda
as amended . Motion Passed (6-0). Mayor Backus. aye: Council President Miller, aye: Councilor
Santiago, a
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
City Council