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Thu, 11/08/2018
November 8, 2018 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is coordinating the City’s fifth annual toy drive for the benefit of in-need residents in Wilsonville and throughout Clackamas County.
Until December 14, residents may purchase and drop off new, unwrapped toys. Donations are being collected and distributed by Toy & Joy/Compassion in Action of Clackamas County to provide holiday joy for area families in need.
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Mon, 11/05/2018
November 5, 2018 — The City of Wilsonville and Republic Services host Wilsonville Leaf Drop-Off Day on Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 am-2 pm, at the City Hall parking lot, 29799 SW Town Center Loop E.
The annual event is a component of Republic Services’ franchise agreement for solid-waste collection and disposal services with the City. No fee is charged. Instead, the City suggests that participants bring a cash or check donation to support Wilsonville Community Sharing, which operates the community food bank and helps provide social services for residents in need.
“Leaf Drop-Off Day provides a service to homeowners, and helps a trusted non-profit partner provide critical services for community members in need,” City Manager Bryan Cosgrove said. “The event also provides an incentive for people to remove leaves from roadways, which helps reduce flooding and keeps City roads safe.”
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Fri, 11/02/2018
The Wilsonville Public Library will hold an Election Night Results Party on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 6-9 pm. Please join us as we watch this year's midterm election results.
This is a small, informal, and non-partisan gathering. Snacks will be provided. This free event is open to the public.
For more information, contact the library at 503-682-2744 or reference@wilsonvillelibrary.org.
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Thu, 11/01/2018
The November 2018 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:
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Thu, 11/01/2018
Nov. 1, 2018 — The 2018 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Completed ballots may be deposited at Wilsonville’s only ballot drop box, located in the circular driveway near the main entrance to City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East. The drop box is available to registered voters until 8 pm on Election Day.
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Tue, 10/30/2018
Oct. 30, 2018 – Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART), which provides fare-free transit to passengers within city limits, scored exceptionally high marks with residents in the City’s 2018 National Citizen Survey.
SMART earned the fifth-highest favorability rating in the nation among more than 200 communities in which residents were surveyed about their satisfaction with local transit services. Additionally, SMART rated 10th among 200+ communities in which residents were asked about the “ease of travel by public transportation” in their city.
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Tue, 10/30/2018
October 30, 2018 – Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART), which provides fare-free transit to passengers within city limits, scored exceptionally high marks with residents in the City’s 2018 National Citizen Survey.
SMART earned the fifth-highest favorability rating in the nation among more than 200 communities in which residents were surveyed about their satisfaction with local transit services. Additionally, SMART rated 10th among 200+ communities in which residents were asked about the “ease of travel by public transportation” in their city.
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Fri, 10/19/2018
October 19, 2018 — The City of Wilsonville and the Clackamas County Arts Alliance are hosting an Arts, Heritage & Culture Community Meeting on Monday, Oct. 29, 6-9 pm, at the Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road. The City and Arts Alliance, which are collaborating to a develop a public investment strategy for arts, heritage and culture, seek to hear from community stakeholders with an interest in advancing arts and cultural programming for Wilsonville.
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Fri, 10/05/2018
October 5, 2018 — Curious about what the future Wilsonville Town Center may look like once the community-driven vision begins to takes shape?
On Thursday, Oct. 11, 4-5:30 pm, the City is hosting a special Economic Summit Panel at Wilsonville’s Regal Cinemas, 29300 SW Town Center Loop W., to discuss the project with Town Center planners and a panel of development experts.
Panelists will highlight key findings from the Town Center Plan's Development Feasibility Analysis and discuss what it means for future development options and potential economic implementation strategies in Town Center.
The event panelists include:
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Thu, 10/04/2018
October 4, 2018 — At the October 1, 2018, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted, on second reading, changes to Wilsonville Code Chapter 10, establishing comprehensive Transit Rider Rules for patrons of South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART). The list articulates a code of conduct, establishing clear, reasonable and consistent guidelines to allow passengers and SMART employees a safer, more enjoyable use of Wilsonville’s regional transit system and to provide City staff clarity in the enforcement of transit regulations when necessary.
On first reading at a public hearing, Council approved an amendment to the 2017 Transit Master Plan. The new Programs Enhancement Strategy is a comprehensive, prioritized list of desired transit service improvements that would be funded with new revenues provided by the passage Oregon House Bill 2017 that implemented a statewide employee-paid payroll tax.
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Tue, 10/02/2018
October 2, 2018 — A new survey indicates that Wilsonville residents have a strong affinity for their community and a great appreciation for many of the city’s core amenities and services.
A summary of the statistically valid National Citizen Survey™ (NCS) – which surveyed 568 Wilsonville residents this summer – was presented to the Wilsonville City Council at the October 1 meeting.
Among those surveyed, 94% rated their quality of life in Wilsonville as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ and 97% rated the city positively as a place to raise children. Wilsonville’s library (96%), parks (94%), schools (93%) and transit services (83%) all had positive ratings exceeding the benchmark rating for more than 500 communities participating in the NCS.
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Mon, 10/01/2018
The October 2018 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:
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Thu, 09/27/2018
September 27, 2018 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting an open house to review initial design concepts for the proposed French Prairie ‘Bike-Ped-Emergency’ Bridge across the Willamette River. This public meeting is being held on Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-7 pm, at Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop E.
Project leaders are unveiling five different bridge-type designs for public consideration; each design accommodates daily use by cyclists and pedestrians as well as special use by emergency services vehicles as needed.
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Wed, 09/26/2018
September 26, 2018 — The City of Wilsonville is currently seeking applicants to fill 14 open positions on City boards and commissions. Volunteer terms begin in 2019 for those candidates appointed by Mayor Tim Knapp and approved by the City Council.
Volunteer service on a City board improves the community and aides the City’s ability to serve residents, businesses and visitors.
“We are seeking community members who are passionate about retaining the high quality of life we currently enjoy in Wilsonville,” Knapp said.
The positions available include:
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Tue, 09/25/2018
You're invited to "A Toast to Imagination" on Saturday, October 27, from 7-9:30 pm at the Wilsonville Public Library.
Please join the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation directors for an enjoyable evening of wine tasting and catered food in a relaxed atmosphere in our newly renovated Library. Mingle with friends and find out what’s new at the Library.
The participating wineries are: Carabella Vineyard, Lenne Estate, Owen Roe Winery, Sineann (Shin-Ay-en) Winery, Tumwater Vineyard, twill cellars.
All wineries will offer wine for purchase with a portion of the retail price benefiting the Library Foundation. Stock up on wine for the Holidays and beyond!
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Tue, 09/25/2018
September 25, 2018 — The City and the Clackamas County Arts Alliance are collaborating on a community enhancement program project to develop Wilsonville’s Public Investment Strategy for Arts, Heritage & Culture.
Project partners are hosting a Community Meeting on Monday, Oct. 29, 6-9 pm, at the Wilsonville Public Library to hear from community stakeholders with an interest in developing the City’s arts and cultural programming.
Until Oct. 7, community members may visit ci.wilsonville.or.us/Arts&CultureSurvey to share thoughts and opinions in a short survey that also is informing the strategy.
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Thu, 09/20/2018
September 20, 2018 — In partnership with Metro and Republic Services, the City of Wilsonville is sponsoring a new, fall-season Bulky Waste Day on Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 am–1 pm, at Republic Services, 10295 SW Ridder Road in Wilsonville.
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Wed, 09/19/2018
September 19, 2018 — At the September 17 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted, on second reading, a re-write of Wilsonville Code (WC) Chapter 8 – Environment addressing housekeeping and substantive issues for rules and enforcement of stormwater regulations. Revised code accounts for changes to federal and state laws and clarifies components of the enforcement of stormwater, industrial wastewater and sanitary-sewer regulations. New provisions clarify when and how enforcement actions are triggered and provide for escalating penalties for a lack of compliance.
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Tue, 09/18/2018
September 18, 2018 — The City of Wilsonville is now recruiting community members to participate in the 2019 Wilsonville Citizens Academy. The six-month public-engagement program, which starts in January, features monthly City-hosted meetings and events designed to prepare community members for public service on City boards and commissions or other roles with local government and/or non-profit agencies.
“This program is a great way for residents and area employees to become more familiar with the City and to explore the many volunteer opportunities where people are making a difference in Wilsonville,” said Mayor Tim Knapp.
The Citizens Academy offers participants a chance to learn about City programs and operations directly from City staff and elected officials, and to work with other civic-minded community members. The Citizens Academy meets on the third Thursday of each month, 6–9 pm, at City Hall.
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Mon, 09/17/2018
The monthly Genealogy Club meeting for Monday, Sept. 17, has been cancelled.
For more information visit the Genealogy Club page.
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Fri, 09/07/2018
September 7, 2018 — At the September 6, 2018, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council conducted a public hearing and adopted, on first reading, a major update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan that amends the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Last revised in 2007, the primary purpose of the Master Plan is to provide a safe and efficient network of recreation facilities, parks and natural spaces to provide a wide-range of residents and visitors access and opportunities for passive and active experiences through physical activity and social interaction. The new Master Plan addresses a number of issues, including an Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Tree City and Bee City USA objectives, urban forestry management plan, synthetic turf fields and study of an indoor year-round sports facility.
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Sat, 09/01/2018
September 1, 2018 — Working in conjunction with the Clackamas County Arts Alliance, the City of Wilsonville is undertaking a community enhancement program project to craft a ‘Public Investment Strategy for Arts, Heritage & Culture.’ As part of this effort, the City is undertaking, through October 7, a public survey online to gauge community members’ thoughts and desires on arts and culture.
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Fri, 08/31/2018
The September 2018 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:
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Thu, 08/30/2018
August 30, 2018 – Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is accepting Community Opportunity Grant applications through Friday, September 28.
Each year, the City distributes $25,000 in Community Opportunity Grant awards from its general fund to provide funding for a wide range of local programs and projects in Wilsonville. Successful proposals advance education, diversity, arts or community involvement. Applications are available online at WilsonvilleParksandRec.com/GrantPrograms.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviews applications and awards $12,500 in grant funding twice annually. Incoming applications are scheduled to be reviewed at the board’s October 11 meeting.
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Tue, 08/21/2018
August 21, 2018 — On August 20, the Wilsonville City Council reaffirmed a 30-year “sister city” relationship with Kitakata, Japan, in front of a 12-person delegation visiting from the Japanese city led by Mayor Chuuichi Endo. Elected officials from Wilsonville and Kitakata planted a friendship tree at City Hall, exchanged gifts and expressed gratitude for the ongoing cultural exchange program, locally managed by the Wilsonville Sister City Assn.