News
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Tue, 01/07/2020
January 7, 2020 — During the January 6, 2020, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council approved a new two-year contract for Municipal Court Judge Fred Weinhouse, who has served the City in this role since 2018. The new contract secures Judge Weinhouse’s tenure through December 2021.
The Council confirmed Mayor Tim Knapp’s recommendations of 13 citizens to fill available positions on the City’s boards and commissions. The appointments are as follows:
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Tue, 12/31/2019
The January/February 2020 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, 12/26/2019
The January 2020 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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Thu, 12/19/2019
The Library will observe the following holiday schedule:
- Tuesday, Dec. 24 (closing early at 2 pm)
- Wednesday, Dec. 25 - closed
- Wednesday, Jan. 1 - closed
To renew items, select “My Account” on the Library website, or call our automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Thu, 12/19/2019
December 19, 2019 — During the December 16, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council approved an agreement with Republic Services to introduce several new services, including residential food-scraps collection for customers with yard debris bins. The agreement also reduces the temporary recycling surcharge by 50 percent for residential and commercial customers.
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Thu, 12/05/2019
The December 2019 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, 12/03/2019
December 3, 2019 — During the Dec. 2, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted on first reading an ordinance that updates the City Building Code to provide local regulatory guidance for the administration of state building codes, among other changes. The revision, made necessary after recent state legislation, ensures that consistent, accepted safety standards remain in place for all City structures.
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Mon, 12/02/2019
December 2, 2019 – The Wilsonville-Metro Community Enhancement Program, which provides funding for a wide array of community-led improvement projects, is accepting project nominations until Jan. 31, 2020.
Eligible projects can improve the appearance or environmental quality of the community, increase reuse and recycling opportunities or improve recreational areas and programs. Any individual or local business may nominate a Community Enhancement project.
Those interested in pursuing funding for a Community Enhancement project are invited to:
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Sat, 11/30/2019
The December 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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Mon, 11/25/2019
Library is closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open on Saturday, November 30. 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 Thanksgiving. 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, 11/19/2019
November 19, 2019 — During the November 18, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Oregon Transit Association recognized Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) as the 2019 recipient of the Public Transportation System Innovation Award. Originally presented at the association’s annual conference, Oct. 27-30 in Seaside, the award honors a public transportation system that has demonstrated innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques not previously applied in transit industry.
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Thu, 11/07/2019
Library is closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, November 12. 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 Veterans Day. For after hours services call 1-866-252-3614.
SMART services are operable.
For police non-emergency dispatch call 503-655-8211.
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Tue, 11/05/2019
November 5, 2019 — During the November 4 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council passed a resolution to support a grant application that aids the City’s equitable housing efforts.
If successful, a $181,500 Technical Assistance Grant from Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) would fund technical support services for the “Wilsonville Housing Variety Implementation Project.” The project would address barriers to development of different types of housing to make home ownership more attainable to more people while satisfying “middle housing” requirements mandated by the 2019 passage of House Bill 2001. The project would support the City’s Equitable Housing Strategic Plan, and include focus on future development in the Frog Pond South and East areas.
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Fri, 11/01/2019
The November 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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Fri, 10/25/2019
The November 2019 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, 10/25/2019
October 25, 2019 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is coordinating the City’s sixth annual toy drive for the benefit of in-need children in Wilsonville and throughout Clackamas County.
From Nov. 4 to Dec. 13, we invite residents to purchase and drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
Donations are being collected and distributed by Toy & Joy/Compassion in Action of Clackamas County to provide holiday cheer for individuals and families in need.
To increase participation and provide additional convenience, the City is also accepting toy donations at Wilsonville Orthodontics, 9475 SW Wilsonville Rd., Monday-Thursday (hours vary). Other drop spots may be added and announced at a later date.
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Tue, 10/22/2019
October 22, 2019 — During the October 21 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted an intergovernmental agreement with the Willamette Water Supply System Commission. The agreement advances seismic upgrades to the Willamette River Water Treatment Plant (WRWTP) jointly owned/operated by the City and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), as well as construction of a half-mile segment of 66-inch raw water pipeline, a new electrical building and other improvements that provide Wilsonville and nearby cities with a more resilient regional water supply.
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Mon, 10/21/2019
October 21, 2019 — Each year, the City of Wilsonville provides $25,000 in Community Opportunity Grants to support organizations that promote education, diversity, arts or community involvement in Wilsonville.
The first of two award cycles for the 2019-20 fiscal year was completed at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board. The board has awarded grants to two local programs:
- Charbonneau Arts Association received $4,610 for new gallery displays to showcase art at the annual Charbonneau Festival of Arts.
- I-5 Connection, a community choral group, received $4,600 to support two upcoming concerts.
Community organizations can apply for the second cycle of 2019-20 Community Opportunity Grant awards in early 2020; funds are scheduled to be awarded at the April 9, 2020, meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board.
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Thu, 10/17/2019
Oct. 17, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is now accepting applicants for positions opening up on City boards and commissions. These volunteer terms begin in 2020 for those applicants selected by Mayor Tim Knapp and appointed by a vote of the City Council. Eleven positions are currently available.
“The City relies on engaged community members to provide leadership, new ideas and critical community oversight,” Knapp said. “Anyone passionate about contributing their expertise to help us sustain our high quality of life in Wilsonville is encouraged to apply.”
Positions now available include:
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Fri, 10/11/2019
October 11, 2019 — During the Oct. 7, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council authorized a supplemental budget adjustment for the current 2019-20 fiscal year. About $6.2 million in unspent funds from the prior fiscal year is to be forwarded to the current year to complete 29 capital improvement projects. Additionally, the City is budgeting $3.4 million for the new PERS Oregon Incentive Fund created by the legislature, which provides a 25% state-funded match designed to mitigate future Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) contribution rates.
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Wed, 10/09/2019
**October 9 Update** To minimize the impact of paving work on Wilsonville Rd., the last two days of work are now scheduled to take place this week in alignment with the closure of WLWV schools on Friday. The work was previously scheduled to take place next week. The schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Wood MS to Willamette Way West (Westbound)
- Friday, Oct. 11: Wood MS to Willamette Way West (Eastbound)
Work is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 9 pm on each work date listed above. Traffic is being reduced to one lane with flaggers helping to direct traffic and minimize delays.
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Tue, 10/08/2019
You're invited to "A Toast to Imagination" on Saturday, November 9, 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 beautiful Library. Mingle with friends and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of several great items.
The participating wineries are: Archer Vineyard, Campbell Lane, Carlton Cellars, Sineann Winery, Tumwater Vineyard, twill cellars, Zerba 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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Thu, 10/03/2019
October 3, 2019 — The City’s popular Bulky Waste Day takes place on Saturday, October 26, 9 am-1 pm, at Republic Services, 10295 SW Ridder Rd. in Wilsonville.
Each spring and fall, the City hosts Bulky Waste Day in partnership with Metro and Republic Services, the City’s franchised waste/recycling hauler, to provide an opportunity for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Participants must provide proof of residence.
There is no charge to dispose of items. Organizers do request that participants donate hygiene items – including soap, shampoo, laundry soap, deodorant, paper towels, etc. – to help Wilsonville Community Sharing’s Food Bank provide critical assistance to local families in need.
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Tue, 10/01/2019
The October 2019 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, 10/01/2019
The October 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: