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Mon, 07/18/2022
July 18, 2022 – Wilsonville has been honored as one of 23 cities and towns from across the United States to be designated “Walk Friendly” in 2022.
For the third time, the Walk Friendly Communities program (WFC) has recognized the City’s work to prioritize pedestrians and create safe and inviting places to walk. Wilsonville first earned the designation in 2011, and has now been re-designated twice (2016, 2022) as a bronze-level Walk Friendly Community. The designation remains valid for a five-year period.
“Sustaining this designation for more than a decade is a substantial achievement,” said Community Development Director Chris Neamtzu. “It’s reflective of a long-held commitment to prioritize pedestrian safety and mobility. Walkable communities are more desirable places to live and work.”
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Thu, 06/30/2022
The July 2022 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles and content:
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Thu, 06/23/2022
The July 2022 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Tue, 06/21/2022
June 21, 2022 — At the June 20, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council welcomed the Wilsonville High School Girls Golf team. Mayor Julie Fitzgerald read a proclamation declaring June 20-24 as “Wilsonville Wildcats Week” in recognition of the team’s 2022 Class 5A State Championship; the golfers cruised to a 31-stroke victory during the two-day State tournament in Creswell, Ore., May 16-17.
The Council approved an amended contract with Murraysmith that funds inspection services for the Corral Creek and Rivergreen Lift Stations Rehabilitation Project. Pumping, electrical, and control systems are be upgraded, among other improvements, to ensure the resilience of the City’s wastewater infrastructure.
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Tue, 06/07/2022
June 7, 2022 — At the June 6, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a City budget for the upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year, which begins on July 1.
The all-funds budget of $285.1 million, approved and forwarded for the Council’s consideration by the Budget Committee on May 19, was adopted unanimously. In conjunction, the Council adopted two resolutions that confirm Wilsonville’s eligibility and election to receive state-shared revenues totaling nearly $2.9 million, with $900,000 for the General Fund and about $2 million of gas-tax revenues for the Road Operating Fund.
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Fri, 05/27/2022
The June 2022 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Wed, 05/18/2022
May 18, 2022 — Andrew Barrett has joined the City of Wilsonville staff as the new Capital Project Engineering Manager, City Engineer Zach Weigel announced.
Barrett brings 19 years of consulting and municipal engineering experience to Wilsonville, most recently as a Senior Project Engineer for Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD).
At TVWD, 2017-22, Barrett was responsible for large contracted capital projects, including pump stations, reservoirs, and miles of distribution and transmission mains. Additional duties included the refinement of design and construction standards, project management and managing an employee team.
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Wed, 05/18/2022
May 18, 2022 - The City’s biennial survey to gauge residents’ satisfaction and attitudes about their quality of life in Wilsonville is now underway. Until June 1 the survey is open to all residents at the link below.
- Survey now closed
In partnership with Polco, the City has conducted the National Community Survey every two years since 2012 to gauge the community’s satisfaction. Participants are asked to evaluate the quality of many City services and amenities, and to assess their quality of life in Wilsonville.
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Tue, 05/17/2022
May 17, 2022 — At the May 16, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted a Five-Year Action Plan and Annual One-Year Implementation Plan for the Wilsonville Tourism Development Strategy. The plan summarizes the past year’s program, provides a longer-range five-year plan, and details specific components and activities for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
The Council approved an unbudgeted expenditure of $340,000 for the removal and replacement of failing roof trusses at the Kiva Building, a two-story City-owned structure located next to the former Arts & Technology Building on Town Center Loop East.
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Wed, 05/11/2022
May 12, 2022 — Two seats on the five-member Wilsonville City Council are to be filled during the fall general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The current four-year terms of Councilor Charlotte Lehan and Councilor Ben West expire on Dec. 31, 2022.
Wilsonville City Council seats are non-partisan, and those elected serve four-year terms. Candidates are elected at-large, meaning the two candidates receiving the most votes among all candidates are elected.
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Tue, 05/10/2022
May 10, 2022 — The City of Wilsonville is hosting several family-friendly community events this summer, culminating with the annual end-of-summer Community Block Party concert on Thursday, Aug. 25.
The City of Wilsonville’s events bring friends and families together to celebrate summer at two of Wilsonville’s best gathering places – Memorial Park and Town Center Park. Most events are free.
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Mon, 05/09/2022
May 9, 2022 — Long-time librarian Shasta Sasser, who has served Wilsonville Public Library patrons for more than five years, has been appointed Library Director.
Sasser brings more than 15 years of library experience to her new position. She just completed her second stint as Wilsonville’s Interim Library Director following the retirement of long-time Library Director Pat Duke this past October.
“The Wilsonville Public Library is a beloved jewel of the community and I’m honored to continue the Library’s long-standing reputation of providing top-notch service,” Sasser said.
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Thu, 05/05/2022
May 5, 2022 — The second meeting of the City of Wilsonville’s new Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission (ACHC) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 4:30–6:30 pm, at the Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road.
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Wed, 05/04/2022
May 4, 2022 - The City’s Planning Department is developing a Master Plan for future Wilsonville neighborhoods east of Stafford Rd., and is seeking to hear from a broad cross-section of Wilsonville residents to inform the look and feel of the city’s next great neighborhoods.
The Frog Pond East and South Master Plan establishes the area’s framework by identifying the types and locations of the homes, parks, open spaces, streets, trails and neighborhood amenities to be built over the next 10-20 years. The extensive process also identifies water, sewer, storm water, and transportation infrastructure needs and funding sources.
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Tue, 05/03/2022
May 3, 2022 — At the May 2, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved the establishment of a Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ) program to incentivize the development of future multi-story, mixed-use projects in Villebois Village Center and Wilsonville Town Center.
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Mon, 05/02/2022
May 2, 2022 — The City of Wilsonville’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is hosting the City’s second annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18. The free event takes place at Town Center Park (29600 SW Park Pl.) from 10 am to noon.
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Sat, 04/30/2022
The May 2022 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles and content:
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Thu, 04/28/2022
April 28, 2022 — The City and Republic Services are hosting the biannual Bulky Waste Day event on Saturday, May 14, 9 am-1 pm, at Republic Services (10295 SW Ridder Rd.) in Wilsonville.
Bulky Waste Day provides an opportunity for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Proof of Wilsonville residence is required.
There is no charge to dispose of waste. In lieu of charging a fee, the City is asking participants to donate new or unused gift cards from local merchants in small denominations ($5-20) to help Wilsonville Community Sharing’s Food Bank provide critical assistance to local families in need.
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Thu, 04/28/2022
The May 2022 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Wed, 04/27/2022
April 27, 2022 — Through two grant programs, the City of Wilsonville has allocated $23,500 in funding to support local events and attractions that bring the community together and attract visitors to Wilsonville.
The Community Tourism Grant program supports organizations that produce projects, programs or events that promote local business and tourism or host festivals/special events held for the benefit of the Wilsonville community. Funding is drawn from transient lodging taxes assessed to hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts within city limits.
The following allocations were recommended by the Tourism Promotion Committee and approved by the City Council this month:
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Tue, 04/19/2022
April 19, 2022 — At the April 18, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Oregon Transportation Association presented South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) with its System Innovation Award.
This award acknowledges SMART’s innovative collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation to develop the “Bus-on-Shoulder” pilot project, which allows SMART buses to travel on the freeway shoulder over a segment of I-5 between Elligsen Rd. and Tualatin.
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Tue, 04/05/2022
April 5, 2022 — At the April 4, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $605,000 construction agreement with Northstar Electrical Contractors, Inc. to complete the first residential phase of the LED Fixture Conversion project. This city-wide project is replacing high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights throughout Wilsonville with energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting.
Last night’s action is expected to fund the conversion of more than 750 residential streetlights within Charbonneau, Courtside Estates, Foxchase, Montebello, Morey’s Landing, Park at Merryfield, Renaissance at Canyon Creek, Rivergreen and Wilsonville Meadows.
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Fri, 04/01/2022
The April 2022 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Fri, 04/01/2022
April 1, 2022 — The City of Wilsonville’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is seeking community members to participate in focus groups and/or complete a short survey that will inform the City’s DEI Strategic Plan.
The DEI Committee is seeking to identify and establish strategies that are directly informed by the experiences of people of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities and cultural communities within Wilsonville.
These focus groups allow people to share unique and candid perspectives about life in Wilsonville that will help the Committee identify where systemic barriers to inclusion may exist within the community, and what can be done to make programs, policies and events more inclusive and equitable.
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Thu, 03/31/2022
The April 2022 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles and content: