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Tue, 09/03/2019
September 3, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is now accepting applications for the 2020 Citizens Academy, a civic engagement program that features meetings, lectures and tours developed to prepare participants for service on City boards and commissions or other roles with local government and/or non-profit agencies in the community.
From January to March, the Citizens Academy is meeting every other Thursday, 6-8 pm, at City Hall., The program also includes day-time trips to the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and the State Capitol in Salem. Participants attend a graduation ceremony during the evening meeting of the Wilsonville City Council on Apr. 6.
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Sun, 09/01/2019
The September 2019 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, 08/29/2019
August 29, 2019 – Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is now accepting Community Opportunity Grant applications through Friday, Sept. 27.
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.
Complete grant guidelines and applications are available online at WilsonvilleParksandRec.com/GrantPrograms.
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Tue, 08/27/2019
Library is closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, September 3. To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
City offices are closed in observance of Labor Day. For after hours services call 1-866-252-3614.
SMART services are not operable.
For police non-emergency dispatch call 503-655-8211.
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Tue, 08/27/2019
August 27, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is seeking public input to inform an Equitable Housing Strategic Plan that is being developed to provide a clearer path to affordable housing in Wilsonville for people of all household compositions, income ranges, ages and life stages.
Community members willing to share their ideas, expertise and personal experience regarding affordable housing in Wilsonville are encouraged to complete a short survey by Sept. 15 on the City’s new digital engagement site: LetsTalkWilsonville.com/equitable-housing-strategic-plan.
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Mon, 08/26/2019
August 26, 2019 – The City is taking public engagement into the digital age with the launch of LetsTalkWilsonville.com, a “virtual City Hall” where community members can provide direct input on current City projects.
City governments rely heavily on public testimony, neighborhood meetings, town halls, and other “offline” methods to gather input on priorities and new initiatives. Wilsonville continues to embrace these traditional methods. Online engagement, though, has proven more difficult even though people have better access to information than ever before.
“Our City website is full of great information, but isn’t designed for two-way communication,” said Miranda Bateschell, Planning Director. “This platform is designed specifically to solicit and receive public feedback.”
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Thu, 08/08/2019
Aug. 8, 2019 — A project to complete road resurfacing and other improvements on SW Wilsonville Rd. and SW Boones Ferry Rd. is scheduled to begin next week.
The capital improvement project is providing new asphalt pavement, updated pedestrian curb ramps, new roadway striping and pedestrian signal improvements along portions of two of the the City’s major thoroughfares. Drivers may incur delays on both roadways throughout the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of November. During a period of Boones Ferry Rd. construction, the road is being closed to thru traffic.
Wilsonville Road: Resurfacing is taking place between SW Willamette Way W. and SW Kinsman Rd. on weekdays, 7 am to 9 pm. A minimum of one travel lane is to be maintained at all times; access to homes and businesses is available throughout construction.
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Wed, 08/07/2019
Aug. 7, 2019 — At the Aug. 5, 2019, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted on second reading changes to Wilsonville City Code, sections 8.010 and 4.179. These updates support implementation of Metro’s regional initiative to divert commercial food-scraps away from landfills. Businesses that produce high volumes of food scraps are required to begin participating in a commercial food-scrap collection program in March 2020.
Additionally, the Council approved a ground lease that accommodates the installation of a 180-foot tower on City reservoir property north of Elligsen Road in order to support Clackamas 800 Radio Group voice and data communications systems that benefit Clackamas County public safety providers.
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Wed, 07/31/2019
The August 2019 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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Wed, 07/31/2019
The NW Natural Street of Dreams continues through Aug. 25 in the Frog Pond West neighborhood. The annual home showcase, presented by the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland (HBA), takes place daily 10 am-9 pm.
The self-guided tour features six custom homes, highlighting the latest trends in home design, technology and sustainability. On-site parking is available via the event entrance on Stafford Rd., north of Boeckman Rd.
Never been to Street of Dreams? Here are a few insider tips from the HBA to help visitors get the most out of the experience.
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Thu, 07/25/2019
July 25, 2019 — On July 18, 2019, the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) awarded Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit agency (SMART) $727,000 in a competitive grant program from the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF).
SMART plans to use the funds to introduce two new initiatives: the deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) features for the SMART system and an Express Medical Shuttle that provides fixed route service between the Wilsonville Community Center and Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin.
“The Wilsonville City Council is proud of the high-quality work by SMART to earn these awards,” Wilsonville Mayor Tim Knapp said. “These new grant-funded transit programs answer the community need for improved medical shuttle service and they increase SMART’s capacity to better cater to passengers’ needs.”
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Tue, 07/23/2019
July 23, 2019 — This Wednesday, the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland unofficially kicks-off the 2019 NW Natural Street of Dreams with a ticketed “Block Party” event, 6-10 pm, to celebrate the opening of this year’s street.
Anticipating the arrival of several hundred guests during peak traffic time on Wednesday evening, the City is cautioning commuters to expect heavier-than-normal traffic near the event site at Boeckman Rd. and Stafford Rd.
Drivers are cautioned to expect delays or, if possible, to avoid driving in the area during Wednesday’s peak afternoon commute. The City has issued a traffic advisory through the Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck system advising motorists to be aware of the potential delays.
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Mon, 07/22/2019
July 22, 2019 — At the July 15, 2019, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council authorized an agreement with Portland General Electric (PGE) to participate in PGE’s Green Tariff clean-energy program. The 15-year commitment is allowing the City to receive 100 percent of its power from renewable energy sources after PGE’s 100MWh solar facility is complete in 2021.
The Council adopted the annual “Explore Wilsonville” tourism-promotion business and marketing plans, which are funded by local transient taxes paid by overnight lodging visitors. The plans, which implement the ExploreWilsonville.com tourism website and related advertising marketing, are designed to attract visitors to Wilsonville’s restaurants, hotels, retail establishments and other local attractions.
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Thu, 07/11/2019
July 11, 2019 — The first meeting of the City of Wilsonville’s new Equitable Housing Strategic Plan Task Force is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 4:30-6:30 pm, at Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop E.
The public meeting provides the City’s project team an opportunity to introduce the task force members, report initial findings from a market analysis currently underway and discuss the project parameters.
Wilsonville is developing an Equitable Housing Strategic Plan, funded in part by a grant from Metro, to provide a clearer path to affordable housing for people of all household compositions, income ranges, ages and life stages.
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Wed, 07/03/2019
July 3, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting several family-friendly community events this summer, including the City’s annual Community Block Party. These free events are designed to bring friends and families together to celebrate summer at two of Wilsonville’s best gathering places – Memorial Park and Town Center Park.
The Wilsonville Wellness Fair takes place at Town Center Park from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, July 20. The Wellness Fair includes live performances, demonstrations and giveaways, and provides guests an opportunity to talk with representatives from more than 40 local businesses specializing in healthy bodies, minds and spirits. Representatives of Legacy Trauma Nurses and Oregon Trial Lawyers Association are giving out free bike helmets and SMART Transit is hosting a bike rodeo in the City Hall parking lot.
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Tue, 07/02/2019
July 2, 2019 — At the July 1, 2019, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, Council adopted, on second reading, revisions to Wilsonville Code, Chapter 11. These revisions consisted of removing or revising outdated provisions and revising provisions regarding the underlying process for establishing systems development charges (SDCs) and administering the collection of SDCs collected from developers.
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Sat, 06/29/2019
The July 2019 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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Tue, 06/25/2019
Library is closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The library will re-open on Friday, July 5. To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
City offices are closed in observance of Independence Day. For after hours services call 1-866-252-3614.
SMART services are not operable.
For police non-emergency dispatch call 503-655-8211.
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Fri, 06/21/2019
June 20, 2019 — At the June 17, 2019, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a resolution renewing the City’s grant-funding agreement with Wilsonville Community Sharing, the local community social-services agency and food bank. The City’s grant of about $52,000 helps to fund support services — including assistance with rent, food, prescriptions and utility bills — to Wilsonville individuals and families in need.
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Fri, 06/21/2019
June 21, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is now accepting applications from residents interested in appointment to the Wilsonville City Council to fill the seat being vacated by Councilor Susie Stevens upon her resignation on June 30.
The service term begins upon appointment by the City Council and concludes on Dec. 31, 2020.
All applicants must meet eligibility requirements, which include U.S. citizenship and residence in Wilsonville for at least 12 consecutive months directly preceding the appointment.
An application, which is posted online, includes the criteria to be considered when Mayor Tim Knapp and Council President Kristin Akervall review eligible applications to produce a short list of final candidates.
Finalists for the position are to be interviewed by City Council before an appointment is made in August.
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Tue, 06/18/2019
Explore new worlds with these free summer classes at the Wilsonville Public Library. Class sizes are limited, so sign up now by calling the Library at 503-682-2744 or visiting the Circulation Desk.
Classic Space Stories class - STARTS JULY 7
Instructor: Dr. Bill Thierfelder
This six-session class celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic lunar landing with classic space stories in books and films, including "War of the Worlds," "The Martian," and "Forbidden Planet".
Ages High School through Adult
Sunday afternoons, July 7–August 11, starting at 1:30 pm
No charge
Texts are available for purchase at a discount, while supplies last.
Seating is limited, so sign up at the Circulation Desk to reserve your seat!
Beginning Spanish class - STARTS JULY 15
Instructor: Carlos Iturrino
Dip your toes into the Spanish language with this 4-week eight-session class.
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Thu, 06/13/2019
June 13, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting a neighborhood presentation by Kinder Morgan on Thursday, June 27, 6-7 pm. Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, is presenting on the topic of pipeline safety and improvements at Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East.
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Thu, 06/06/2019
June 6, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting individuals to serve on a volunteer task force charged with developing a strategic plan to benefit the growing number of community members burdened by the region’s lack of affordable housing.
The Equitable Housing Strategic Plan Task Force is expected to meet at least three times over the next six to eight months to evaluate current data, consider public input, provide technical expertise, innovate and develop policies and strategies to address the gaps in Wilsonville’s housing market.
The City is seeking a well-rounded committee of about 15 members who represent a broad array of professional experience in housing development, real-estate finance, affordable housing, social services and related fields. Residents, employees, businesses and property owners, housing developers and representatives of community-based service organizations are encouraged to apply.
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Tue, 06/04/2019
June 4, 2019 — At the June 3, 2019, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a City budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019. The all-funds budget of $212.5 million was recommended and approved by the Budget Committee for the Council’s consideration on May 28.
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Mon, 06/03/2019
June 3, 2019 — The City’s Economic Development arm is seeking input from Wilsonville-based business owners in order to develop customized programs to better assist local companies and optimize the local business climate for future operators.
Wilsonville is asking business owners to complete a short electronic survey by June 28. The confidential survey includes questions about current challenges, desire to expand, satisfaction with City services and appetite for workforce assistance resources.