News
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Wed, 03/01/2017
The City of Wilsonville has launched an online survey for community members and other stakeholders to provide input on and help plan the future of the Wilsonville Town Center area. The survey, which is linked to at the bottom of www.WilsonvilleTownCenter.com, asks participants to identify current locations within Town Center where the community eats, works, plays, shops or visits and also to identify any locations where the participants feel an improvement or change would enhance the area. The online survey, which only takes about ten minutes to complete, is available in both English and Spanish and open through late March.
Gathering community input on existing assets and future opportunities is a key early step in the 18-month long planning process that covers the approximately 100-acre area that encompasses the properties north of Wilsonville Road, within and adjacent to Town Center Loop.
Posted On:
Wed, 03/01/2017
The Wilsonville City Council hosted a special joint meeting with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District Board of Directors on Feb. 27 at City Hall to share information between the two local governmental bodies and to facilitate long-range planning and promote on-going mutual cooperation.
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Tue, 02/28/2017
The City of Wilsonville has been recognized for the 19th consecutive year as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The award reflects Wilsonville’s nearly two-decade-long commitment to maintaining and promoting an ongoing investment in the community’s urban-forestry efforts.
Mayor Tim Knapp said, “Trees help clean the air, conserve the soil and water, reduce heating and cooling costs and bring nature close to where we live – ultimately contributing to a sense of place and quality of life in Wilsonville.” City Councilor Charlotte Lehan, a long-time supporter of the City’s role as a Tree City USA, added, “Trees also improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values and provide wildlife habitat.”
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Tue, 02/28/2017
For the 19th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized the City of Wilsonville Finance Department with the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for the fiscal year 2016-17 budget document.
In notifying the City about the award, the GFOA states “This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by your organization.”
The award reflects the commitment of the City and Finance staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting standards. The GFOA award recognizes that the Finance Department has met or surpassed nationally recognized accounting guidelines for effective budget presentation. The guidelines define how successful the City’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communication device.
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Mon, 02/27/2017
The City of Wilsonville is hosting a family-friendly, bilingual Community Kick-Off Event for the Wilsonville Town Center Plan tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30–8:00 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop West, Wilsonville.
The event includes a variety of activities for people of all ages with opportunities for youth and Spanish-speaking community members. Doors open for the event at 5:30 p.m., and at 6:00 p.m. the evening’s activities begin with an informational presentation in the Council Chambers at City Hall followed by activities designed to allow community members to share feedback on the current and desired future uses and activities for the Town Center area. Light refreshments are also being provided throughout the event.
Learn more about the Community Kick-Off Event at https://www.facebook.com/events/332236100504568/
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Fri, 02/24/2017
On March 6, at the beginning of the City Council meeting, Mayor Tim Knapp presented the “2017 State of the City Address,” providing an overview of the City’s current activities and future plans. During the presentation, the Mayor shared a vision for creating a complete community for all ages of life. The presentation included a review of the City Council’s goals and objectives, an update on major new residential developments that include the Villebois and Frog Pond neighborhoods, an overview of the Wilsonville Town Center Plan and the French Prairie Bridge Project, along with several other proposed transportation and economic development projects. In summary Mayor Knapp stated, “Our ongoing goal is to create a safe, desirable, and aesthetically pleasing community that nurtures, sustains, and connects us all.”
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Fri, 02/24/2017
On Feb. 22, the City of Wilsonville Tourism Promotion Committee awarded $25,000 in grants to support local tourism events and programs with funding from the City’s Community Tourism Grant Program.
Five local nonprofit organizations that sought a total of $30,000 were awarded grants to produce major community events during the 2017 summer season:
• Wilsonville Celebration Days for the Fun in the Park festival: $7,000
• Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council for the Wilsonville Festival of Arts: $5,000
• Wilsonville Brewfest: $5,000
• Wilsonville Kiwanis Club for the Kids Fun Run: $4,000
• Wilsonville Rotary Club for the Summer Concert Series: $4,000
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Fri, 02/24/2017
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the City of Wilsonville is beginning the public-involvement phase of the Wilsonville Town Center Plan. The plan seeks to establish a community-driven vision, goals and a strategic plan for Wilsonville’s Town Center that is to be informed by active and consistent community engagement and public feedback.
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Thu, 02/23/2017
On Feb. 23, 2017, the Wilsonville City Council approved the City to enter into a contract to purchase a combination sewer/storm catch-basin cleaning truck. The new vehicle replaces the City’s current truck, which is over 23 years old and needs to be replaced due to being in poor mechanical condition. The City uses the truck to perform a variety of regular maintenance and spot repairs on the City’s underground utility infrastructure. Compared to the old truck, the new truck will reduce noise pollution and emissions while increasing efficiency and worker safety.
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Wed, 02/22/2017
Tonight the City of Wilsonville is hosting a public open-house for the French Prairie Bridge Project on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5–7 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville.
The public event features members of the project management team providing an overview of the proposed bicycle/pedestrian/emergency-access crossing of the Willamette River west of the I-5 Boone Bridge.
Materials from the open house are available online at www.FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org, where the public can sign-up to be on a mailing list, submit a comment or question, or view other information. For two weeks after the live open house, the City will continue to accept comments and feedback online at www.FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org.
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Tue, 02/21/2017
Wilsonville Mayor Tim Knapp presents the “2017 State of the City Address” at the start of the City Council meeting on Monday, March 6, 7:00 pm, at Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville, OR 97070.
As the elected leader of one of Oregon’s most dynamic growing cities, Mayor Knapp is expected to give a recap of recent activity over the past year and provide a preview of upcoming City initiatives, opportunities and challenges the City faces in the upcoming year.
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Fri, 02/17/2017
The City of Wilsonville is hosting a family-friendly bilingual community kick-off event for the Wilsonville Town Center Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30–8:00 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, in Wilsonville.
The event is open to all community members, including among others, youth and Spanish-speaking households with Spanish interpretation services to be provided. The City is also able to provide qualified sign language and other bilingual interpreters if requested at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Tami Bergeron, Planning Administrative Assistant, at 503-570-1571.
The event includes a variety of activities for people of all ages including children. Interactive activities are planned for children where a facilitator will ask the younger attendees, “Where is your favorite place in Town Center?” and also to draw a picture of their future vision for the Town Center area.
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Thu, 02/16/2017
The City of Wilsonville announced the hiring of Michael “Mike” McCarty as the City’s new Parks and Recreation Director. Mike has more than 27 years of experience leading municipal parks and recreation departments and has worked for several different local governments.
Most recently Mike served as the Director of Parks and Community Services for the City of San Moreno Valley, Calif. Prior to this position over a 21-year period, Mike also worked in similar roles for the cities of Yuma, Ariz. and Napa Valley, San Leandro and Ukiah, Calif. Mike’s career in parks and recreation began as a Recreation Supervisor for the City of Paso Robles, Calif.
Mike studied at Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration and he also earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
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Mon, 02/13/2017
The City of Wilsonville’s public-transit agency, South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART), announces the hiring of Dwight Brashear as the City’s new Transit Director, assuming the agency’s leadership position held by Stephan Lashbrook who is retiring on Feb. 28.
Dwight Brashear is a seasoned transportation professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Most recently he co-managed a large paratransit operation in Chicago with a fleet of 500 vehicles and a budget of $53M focused on transportation services to medical appointments for people with disabilities.
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Fri, 02/10/2017
The City of Wilsonville is hosting a community kick-off event for the Wilsonville Town Center Plan to publicly launch the 18-month-long planning initiative on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30–8:00 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, in Wilsonville.
The purpose of the event is to begin hearing from the community their wishes, desires and vision for enhancing the Town Center area to make it even more of a vibrant down-town for Wilsonville. At the kick-off event the City will be asking community members, “How do you want Wilsonville’s Town Center to look, function, and feel 20 years from now?” An informational presentation and family-friendly activities begin at 6 p.m. and light refreshments are being provided. During the initial stages of the process, planners seek to hear what community members currently value and enjoy about Town Center and to provide the public an opportunity to share what changes and improvements are needed in Town Center.
Posted On:
Tue, 02/07/2017
On Feb. 6, 2017, the Wilsonville City Council gave final approval to implement a residential parking-zone program that takes effect in 30 days. The program allows community members that live in residential areas heavily congested with on-street parking to petition the City to create specific residential parking zones that are restricted to approved permit-holders and visitors with temporary permits during specified hours. The approved ordinance also governs administration and enforcement of the program. The new program seeks to decrease parking congestion and address safety concerns, reduce parking violations and improve neighborhood access for emergency, waste-management and postal-service vehicles.
Posted On:
Fri, 02/03/2017
February 3, 2017 - The City of Wilsonville Committee for Citizen Involvement is hosting a public open-house for the French Prairie Bridge Project on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5–7 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville. The public event features members of the project management team providing an overview of the proposed bicycle/pedestrian/emergency-access crossing of the Willamette River with short presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Materials from the open house are available online at www.FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org, where the public can sign-up to be on a mailing list, submit a comment or question, or view other information. For two weeks after the live open house, the City will continue to accept comments and feedback online at www.FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org.
Posted On:
Fri, 02/03/2017
The City of Wilsonville has named members of the public to serve on an advisory task force for the Wilsonville Town Center Plan. The 26-member task force is composed of a wide variety of local residents, business owners and stakeholders who are responsible for reviewing key information and ultimately providing recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council at key milestones of the Wilsonville Town Center Plan project.
Project Manager Miranda Bateschell, the City’s Long-Range Planning Manager, said, “I am very excited about the membership of the Wilsonville Town Center Plan Task Force. We have a good mix of residents, community-based organizations, and property and business owners, which represent a vast range of perspectives, experiences and even ages. We look forward to hearing all of their ideas and working with them to broaden our community outreach efforts.”
Posted On:
Tue, 01/31/2017
The City of Wilsonville’s public transit agency, South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART), is seeking public comment on the draft SMART Transit Master Plan prior to potential City Council adoption. The purpose of the Transit Master Plan is to capture the community’s priorities and needs and to guide the transit agency’s future changes, investments and operations over the next five years. Copies of the plan are now available at Wilsonville City Hall and the Wilsonville Public Library on Feb. 2.
Members of the public—including residents, employers, employees and visitors—can comment on the draft plan in various ways:
• Email to marston@ridesmart.com
• Call 503-570-0332
Posted On:
Fri, 01/27/2017
The City of Wilsonville is hosting a public kick-off event for the Wilsonville Town Center Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30–8:00 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, in Wilsonville.
The purpose of the event is to publicly launch the 18-month-long Wilsonville Town Center Plan. Long-Range Planning Manager and project manager Miranda Bateschell said, “We are very excited to begin hearing from the community their wishes, desires and vision for enhancing the Town Center area. We want to know what they already love about the place and what they would like to see changed, to make it even more of a vibrant down-town for Wilsonville.”
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Tue, 01/17/2017
When ice and snow melt quickly over a short period of time, there is the potential for localized flooding that results from blocked storm drains.
To help prevent flooding and mitigate its effects, the City provides a free sandbag station for residents. Free sand and sandbags are provided; residents must bring their own shovels to fill sandbags.
The City's free sandbag station is located in the northwest corner of the public parking lot at the Wilsonville Transit Center/WES Station (9699 SW Barber St.).
The City Public Works department encourages residents to clear snow, ice and other debris from residential storm drains to help prevent the potential for localized flooding or high water. To report problems with flooding or downed trees, call the City’s Public Works 24-hour toll-free emergency line at 866-252-3614.
For more information about the free sandbags, contact the City’s Public Works Department at 503-682-4092.
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Thu, 01/12/2017
January 12, 2017 - The City of Wilsonville is hosting a public open house for the French Prairie Bridge Project on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5–7 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville. The public event features members of the project management team providing an overview of the proposed bicycle/pedestrian/emergency-access crossing of the Willamette River west of the I-5 Boone Bridge.
Materials from the open house are available online at www.FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org, where the public can sign-up to be on a mailing list, submit a comment or question, or view other information. For two weeks after the live open house, the City will continue to accept comments and feedback online at www.FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org.
Posted On:
Thu, 01/12/2017
Due to severe inclement weather, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, the City of Wilsonville closed all City facilities, including City Hall, Community Center, Wilsonville Public Library and the Parks & Recreation offices. City events and meetings scheduled for the day are also canceled. SMART Transit will continue to offer bus services, but weather conditions may impact services and riders should expect potential delays. Riders should visit www.RideSmart.com for updated information and rider alerts, including links to information on Tri-Met WES schedules. In the case of a fire, medical or police emergency, call 911. In the event of a public-works emergency, such as a meter leak or broken water line, call the after-hours emergency-phone line at 866-252-3614 line (toll-free). SMART, the City's public transit agency, and Republic Services, the City's waste hauler, are operating, but services are limited and delays are to be expected.
Posted On:
Wed, 01/11/2017
Due to severe inclement weather, the City of Wilsonville is closed on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 all City facilities, including City Hall, Community Center, Wilsonville Public Library and the Parks & Recreation offices. City events and meetings scheduled for the day are also cancelled. SMART Transit will continue to offer bus services, but weather conditions may impact services and riders should expect potential delays. Riders should visit www.RideSmart.com for updated information and rider alerts, including links to information on Tri-Met WES schedules. In the case of a fire, medical or police emergency, call 911. In the event of a public-works emergency, such as a meter leak or broken water line, call the after-hours emergency-phone line at 866-252-3614 line (toll-free). Republic Services the City's waste hauler, will not be operating today as well.
Posted On:
Wed, 01/11/2017
Due to severe inclement weather, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, the City of Wilsonville closed all City facilities, including City Hall, Community Center, Wilsonville Public Library and the Parks & Recreation offices. City events and meetings scheduled for the day are also cancelled. SMART Transit will continue to offer bus services, but weather conditions may impact services and riders should expect potential delays. Riders should visit www.RideSmart.com for updated information and rider alerts, including links to information on Tri-Met WES schedules. In the case of a fire, medical or police emergency, call 911. In the event of a public-works emergency, such as a meter leak or broken water line, call the after-hours emergency-phone line at 866-252-3614 line (toll-free). Republic Services, the City's waste hauler, is not be operating today as well.