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As of June 22, the public computers are available for use at the Wilsonville Public Library.

There are six computer workstations available for adults and one computer workstation for teens. All computer workstations have access to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access) and Internet access. The computers are self-serve and available on a 'first come, first served' basis, with a thirty minute time limit for computer use. For the health and safety of library users and staff, masks are required for all computer users, regardless of vaccination status.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the library parking lot.

June 16, 2021 — The Court of Appeals ruled today that the Oregon Department of Aviation misapplied state land-use laws in approving the contentious 2012 Aurora State Airport Master Plan. The Court reversed and remanded the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decision on the master plan, finding that LUBA erred in excluding the prior critical 2011 master plan work from the record; in erroneously finding that the master plan did not propose airport development on Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) land; and also erroneously finding that any proposed new uses at the Aurora Airport are considered rural uses for land-use purposes.

June 8, 2021 —  At the June 7, 2021 meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a City budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021. The all-funds budget of $241.8 million was previously approved and forwarded for the Council’s consideration by the Budget Committee on May 20.

In conjunction with the adoption of the FY 2021-22 budget, the Council adopted two resolutions that confirm Wilsonville’s eligibility and election to receive state-shared revenues totaling nearly $2.8 million, with $800,000 for the General Fund and about $2 million of gas-tax revenues for the Road Operating Fund.

The June 2021 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out! 

17 de mayo, 2021: Esta noche, en la reunión del Consejo de la Ciudad de Wilsonville, el Consejo confirmó el nombramiento de 13 miembros de la comunidad recomendados por la intendenta Julie Fitzgerald para formar el comité de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI).

Se nombró como miembros del comité a:

The Wilsonville Library is inviting its patrons to visit LetsTalkWilsonville.com before May 15 to take a short library usage survey.

The Library was in the midst of gathering information to inform the Master Plan update last spring when the pandemic hit.

A lot has changed in the last year, both in the world and at the Library. To better understand how this has affected patrons and to ensure that Library resources are allocated properly to meet future need, we are asking library users to let us know about ways in which their Library use has been altered by the events of the last year.

Learn more and complete the 5-10 minute survey at www.LetsTalkWilsonville.com/library-programs-survey.

The May 2021 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!

April 21, 2021 — At the April 19, 2021, meeting, the City Council approved a preferred approach for the “Boeckman Dip” project to mitigate the steep slopes for travelers on Boeckman Rd. between Canyon Creek Rd. and Stafford Rd.

The Council approved the staff’s recommendation of a $20.7 million plan to build a bridge that removes the dip to increase safety and connectivity, improve emergency response and limit environmental and wildlife impacts. When construction begins, after further project funding is identified and the design completed, the project will require the closure of this road segment for the duration of the project.

The April 2021 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, features reports and updates on a range of topics including the following articles and content:

March 25, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants interested in serving on the City boards and commissions that provide guidance and oversight of City programs.

New terms begin in July 2021 for nine open seats on four City boards. Volunteers selected to participate attend evening meetings (no more than once a month) and assist in making policy recommendations to the City Council.

“We rely on the valuable leadership, innovation and community oversight that our board members provide,” Wilsonville Mayor Julie Fitzgerald said. “Anyone passionate about community involvement should consider applying.”

Positions to be filled include:

March 18, 2021  The mayors of the two cities in closest proximity to the Aurora State Airport are jointly requesting that a transportation committee of the Oregon legislature conducts a hearing on a pending bill that provides a roadmap forward to resolve a decade of public controversies over the airport. Proposed House Bill 2497 is a “process bill” that creates an open, transparent public process for state aviation agency communications and planning coordination with local communities on Aurora State Airport issues of concern, but does not dictate predetermined results for the airport.

March 2, 2021 — At the March 1, 2021, meeting, the Wilsonville City Council approved a $10.8 million contract with Moore Excavation to advance construction of the 5th Street/Kinsman Rd. extension, a high-priority project in the 2013 Transportation System Plan that extends both roadways and adds new roadway amenities, including bridge crossings and an upgraded railroad crossing.

Completion of the 5th St./Kinsman Rd. Extension project will provide additional connectivity in south Wilsonville with a new route between Old Town and Kinsman Road that parallels Wilsonville Rd. and provides an alternative to the Wilsonville Rd./Boones Ferry Rd. intersection. The two-year project is scheduled to begin in April.