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Fri, 02/17/2023
The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents' Day.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Tue, 02/07/2023
February 7, 2023 — At the February 6, 2023, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $200,000 agreement with Century West Engineering to provide engineering consulting services to advance the 2023 Street Maintenance Project. This annual program to fund street resurfacing keeps the City’s road infrastructure safe and reliable. This year, road improvements are slated on portions of Wilsonville Rd., Boeckman Rd. and Parkway Ave.
The Council approved a $1.47 million agreement with Consor North America, Inc. to provide engineering consulting on an upcoming capital project to add 3 million gallons (3MG) of storage capacity to Wilsonville’s water system.
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Wed, 02/01/2023
February 1, 2023 — The City of Wilsonville is inviting amateur and professional photographers alike to participate in the second annual “Best of Wilsonville" Photo Contest, now underway at LetsTalkWilsonville.com.
Capture and celebrate the joy and beauty of our community by submitting images that share your unique perspective on life in Wilsonville. All original photographs are eligible for prizes, including a $100 gift card (to the Wilsonville retailer of your choice) for the photo judged Best Overall. Ten “Best in Category” prizes are also to be awarded.
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Tue, 01/31/2023
The February 2023 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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Mon, 01/30/2023
January 30, 2023 — To educate the community by shedding light on the history and/or the lived experiences of people in historically-marginalized segments of our population, the City of Wilsonville’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has scheduled a free five-event lecture series to be held at locations throughout Wilsonville.
The series begins on Thursday, Mar. 2, at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn. (30800 SW Parkway Ave.) with “Displacing Black Portland: A History of Housing Discrimination,” presented by Zachary Stocks of Oregon Black Pioneers. Stocks’ program explains how generations of housing discrimination continues to shape Portland’s demographics, and Black Portlanders’ opportunities within a rapidly gentrifying city.
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Wed, 01/25/2023
The February 2023 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, 01/20/2023
January 20, 2023 — At the January 19, 2023, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, on second reading, the Council adopted two ordinances that annex and rezone 9.2 acres within the Coffee Creek Industrial Area. These actions enable development of a warehouse/manufacturing building and associated site improvements that are consistent with the Coffee Creek Master Plan
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Fri, 01/13/2023
The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Mon, 01/09/2023
January 9, 2023 — To begin the January 5, 2023, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, incoming councilors Caroline Berry and Katie Dunwell were sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Fred Weinhouse. All five Wilsonville City Council seats are now occupied by women for the first time in the City’s history.
To ensure that Wilsonville recognizes a wider variety of cultural holidays and events that may hold meaning to community members of historically-marginalized groups, the City Council adopted a Cultural Calendar developed by the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
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Thu, 01/05/2023
January 5, 2023 — In order to share design concepts and illustrate how the community’s feedback is being incorporated into the Boeckman Road Corridor Improvement Project, the City of Wilsonville is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Meridian Creek Middle School (6300 SW Hazel St.).
When complete, the Boeckman Road Corridor Improvement Project upgrades Boeckman Rd. to urban standards and provides safer passage for all modes of transportation along the corridor.
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Fri, 12/30/2022
The January 2023 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, 12/29/2022
The January 2023 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, 12/22/2022
December 22, 2022 — The City of Wilsonville’s Budget Committee has scheduled meetings to review the City’s current financial operations and to consider and approve a Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget to be forwarded to the City Council for adoption.
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Tue, 12/20/2022
December 20, 2022 — At the December 19, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, Mayor Julie Fitzgerald and the City Council recognized the governing body’s two outgoing City Councilors – Charlotte Lehan and Ben West – thanking them for their contributions to Wilsonville. Lehan is concluding three decades of public service since her appointment to the City Council in 1991. West is to join the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners after winning election in November.
The Council adopted a resolution adopting the canvass of votes of the Nov. 8, 2022, general election, affirming that Caroline Berry and Katie Dunwell have been elected as City Councilors for four-year terms. Berry and Dunwell are to be sworn in at the Jan. 5, 2023, meeting of the City Council.
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Tue, 12/13/2022
December 13, 2022 — The City of Wilsonville has been made aware of the recent distribution of antisemitic fliers within some residential neighborhoods in Wilsonville.
Propaganda is a common tactic for white supremacist groups, whose messages perpetuate and incite hostility and promote division.
“Hate speech of any kind is simply unacceptable and must not be tolerated in Wilsonville,” said Mayor Julie Fitzgerald. “When you see it, you can fight it by eliminating it and reporting it.”
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Tue, 12/06/2022
December 6, 2022 — At the December 5, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council, on first reading, adopted the Frog Pond East & South Master Plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Informed by the community’s input and analysis of future housing needs, this long-term plan identifies types and locations of future homes, parks, streets, trails, and amenities to be built over the next 10-20 years. The plan also identifies water, sewer, storm water, and transportation infrastructure needs and funding sources.
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Wed, 11/30/2022
The December 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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Tue, 11/29/2022
The December 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, 11/23/2022
November 23, 2022 — At the November 21, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted the 2022 Facilities Master Plan, which updates a prior plan to reflect changes that have occurred since 2015. The plan, designed to accommodate the City’s 20-year growth, identifies proposed projects, costs and priorities.
Additionally, the Council adopted the Town Center Infrastructure Funding Plan, which establishes a framework to identify and create funding mechanisms for the development of the new infrastructure identified in the Wilsonville Town Center Plan, supporting the long-term development of a vibrant downtown district.
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Tue, 11/15/2022
November 15, 2022 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation has launched the City’s ninth annual toy drive, to provide holiday cheer for neighbors in need. “Everyone should experience holiday joy,” said Brian Stevenson, Parks & Recreation Program Manager.
“We appreciate our residents who generously contribute toys each year to provide some happiness for those families who may otherwise not have the means to provide holiday gifts.”
Until Dec. 9, residents may drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building any weekdayw between 8 am and 5 pm. All toys collected are being distributed to local individuals and families in need.
Toy donations may also be dropped at the following locations:
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Tue, 11/08/2022
November 8, 2022 — At the November 7, 2022, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted the findings and recommendations of the annual Solid Waste Collection Rate Report. This action effectively maintains waste and recycling rates to be charged by Republic Services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in 2023.
Additionally, the Council approved an amendment to a with AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC that provides an additional $33,000 to complete the 2022 curb-ramp upgrades identified in the City’s capital improvement plan. The amendment funds design and engineering services to facilitate the construction of curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and access routes to bring three pedestrian crossings up to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the City’s Public Works standards.
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Wed, 11/02/2022
November 2, 2022 — In partnership with Republic Services, the City of Wilsonville is hosting its annual Leaf Drop-Off Day on Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 am-2 pm at the City Hall parking lot (29799 SW Town Center Loop E.)
Because fall arrived late, and many leaves have not yet fallen, the City is adding a second collection event on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Wilsonville residents are invited to drop-off leaves only — no other yard debris, please! — City Public Works staff will be on hand to assist residents with the disposal of leaves into large commercial dumpsters provided by Republic Services.
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Sun, 10/30/2022
The November 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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Fri, 10/28/2022
The City of Wilsonville is seeking public comments on its Draft 2022 Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). This plan is a requirement of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit reissued by Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in 2022. The NPDES MS4 permit applies to 10 jurisdictions throughout Clackamas County. The objective of the permit is to improve the water quality of the streams and rivers throughout Oregon by regulating stormwater discharges to surface waters. Wilsonville’s SWMP details how the City will protect our local streams and the Willamette River from stormwater pollution.
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Wed, 10/26/2022
October 26, 2022 — For the 25th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized the City of Wilsonville's Finance Department both with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
These recognitions from GFOA reflect the commitment of the City Finance staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting and financial reporting standards.
“Earning these awards year after year demonstrates remarkable consistency, effort and competence,” City Manager Bryan Cosgrove said. “Establishing this long track record of transparency and responsible financial management is critical to the City’s success.”