Keizer public meetings in 2022
40 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Keizer Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on draft amendments to the Keizer Development Code related to stormwater management. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and liaison reports. No other public hearings or new business items are scheduled.
- Public hearing on draft amendments to Keizer Development Code (KDC) relating to Stormwater Management
- Approval of minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting
- Council Liaison Report from Councilor Juran
- Youth Committee Liaison Report from Amanpreet Sandhu
- Next meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022 (possibly cancelled)
City Council
The City Council authorized $30,000 in ARPA funding for a window replacement project with the Keizer Heritage Foundation. Council also approved a resolution amending the Audit Committee and several consent calendar items, including a contract for codification services.
- Approved $30,000 in ARPA funding for Keizer Heritage Foundation window replacement project (6-0)
- Adopted resolution amending the Audit Committee (6-0)
- Approved personal services agreement with CivicPlus for codification services (6-0)
- Approved amendments to Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Litigation of Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rules (6-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 Work Session Minutes (6-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 Regular Session Minutes (5-0)
- Appointed Nevaeh Music and Tammy Kunz to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee reviewed proposals from two auditing firms. Based on a point system where SingerLewak scored .05 points higher than the current auditor, the committee voted to recommend a contract award to SingerLewak.
- Recommended that Council award the City’s auditing contract to SingerLewak (unanimous)
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The committee approved changes to the city's official observances and commemorative months. Members also recommended that Council seek a report on hiring a consultant to guide the committee's next year of work using ARPA funding.
- Approved September meeting minutes
- Removed Law Day from observances list
- Removed Constitution and Citizenship Day from observances list
- Removed Irish/American Heritage Month from observances list
- Added Older Americans Month (May) to observances list
- Recommended amended observances list to Council for official adoption
- Recommended Council direct staff to report on hiring a work plan consultant using ARPA funding
Personnel Policy Committee
The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed a quarterly report memo. Members discussed timelines for leadership-level recruitments and requested confirmation regarding a specific comment in the City Manager's performance evaluation.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Confirmed public record regarding one comment on the City Manager’s 6-month performance evaluation
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee approved the September 2022 minutes with two abstentions. Members discussed proposed changes to the committee's purpose, including review of construction/traffic projects at the conceptual stage, and heard updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; the chair will bring a draft of purpose revisions for approval at the next meeting.
- Approved September 2022 minutes (2-0-2, with Davis and Saldivar in favor, DeBlasi and Wolf abstaining)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing requests to waive rental fees and security deposits for the Keizer Community Band and the Latino Business Alliance. The body is also considering a maintenance agreement for a Police Department printer.
- Proposed waiver of $450 rental fee and $1,150 security deposit for Keizer Community Band holiday concert
- Proposed waiver of $3,750 rental fee and $1,500 security deposit for Latino Business Alliance Expo Negocio
- Proposed $60 per month maintenance agreement with Dependable Printer Support for Police Department printer
- Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Approval of October 3, 2022 Regular Session Minutes
The Keizer City Council approved fee waivers for the Keizer Community Band's holiday and spring concerts and the Latino Business Alliance's Expo Negocio event. Both motions passed 5-0. The council also approved a consent calendar item authorizing a toner maintenance agreement and approved a contract amendment for repainting pavement markings. A request from the Keizer Cultural Center for $30,000 to replace windows was discussed but not voted on; the council agreed to revisit it at a future work session.
- Approved fee waiver for Keizer Community Band concerts on Dec 14, 2022 and May 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Latino Business Alliance Expo Negocio on Nov 10, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved consent item A: Resolution authorizing toner maintenance agreement with Dependable Printer Support (5-0)
- Approved consent item B: October 3, 2022 regular session minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved contract amendment for repainting pavement markings (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a development update for the River Cherry Overlay District. The meeting also includes the swearing in of three commissioners and the welcome of a youth committee liaison.
- River Cherry Overlay District Development Update
- Swearing in of Commissioners Lawyer, Grenz, and Hutches
- Welcome of Youth Committee Liaison Amanpreet Sandhu
City Council
The Keizer City Council held a work session on October 10, 2022, receiving a presentation from Marion County Health and Human Services on the Mobile Crisis Unit. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the session was informational only.
City Council
The City Council is reviewing seven supplemental budget resolutions for Fiscal Year 2022-23 to fund capital projects, vehicle purchases, and personnel services. The body will also consider a contract for storm drain rehabilitation and an ordinance regarding fireworks regulation.
- Supplemental budgets including $450,000 for the Street Fund and $450,000 for the Water Facility Fund
- Contract award to Michels Trenchless, Inc. for McLeod Avenue Storm Drain Rehabilitation
- Ordinance relating to the regulation of fireworks within the City of Keizer
- Contract with Knife River Corporation-Northwest for grading and paving in Keizer Rapids Park
- Appropriation of $55,000 in the General Fund for police vehicles
The Keizer City Council adopted seven resolutions authorizing supplemental budgets for sewer, water, stormwater, street, ARPA, general fund-police, and parks services. They also approved a resolution exempting the McLeod Avenue storm drain rehabilitation contract from competitive bidding and awarding it to Michels Trenchless, Inc., and adopted an ordinance regulating fireworks within the city. All votes were 5-0 with two absent.
- Adopted seven supplemental budget resolutions (5-0)
- Approved exemption from competitive bidding and awarded McLeod Avenue storm drain contract to Michels Trenchless, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance regulating fireworks within the city (5-0)
- Authorized ARPA funding agreement with St. Edward Catholic Church for Keizer Community Dinner (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including park grading/paving contract, cell site lease addendum, and three sets of minutes (5-0)
- Appointed Melissa Martin to Audit Committee
- Appointed Benita Picazo to Community Diversity Engagement Committee
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is discussing wastewater service charge increases for 2023 and 2024 to support a regional capital improvement plan. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for Area 51 Bar and Grill and consider appointments to the Budget Committee and Planning Commission.
- Proposed wastewater rate increases of 5.6% for 2023 and 5.2% for 2024
- Public hearing for Area 51 Bar and Grill liquor license at 3393 River Road N
- Discussion on whether food truck purchases are eligible for Community Prosperity Grant funds
- Purchase of three Dodge Durango vehicles for the Police Department
- Appointments to the Keizer Budget Committee and Keizer Planning Commission
The Keizer City Council unanimously approved appointments to the Budget Committee and Planning Commission, recommended a liquor license for Area 51 Bar and Grill, adopted resolutions on wastewater service charges and climate rules litigation, and approved wage increases for non-represented employees. The consent calendar, including surplus property disposition and vehicle purchases, was also approved.
- Approved appointments to Budget Committee (Marlene Parsons, Melissa Martin) and Planning Commission (Matt Lawver, Sarah Hutches, Jeremy Grenz) (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Area 51 Bar and Grill liquor license application (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution on Wastewater Service Charges (2023-2024) repealing R2020-3128 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Intergovernmental Agreement on Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rules litigation (7-0)
- Approved wage increase and accrued leave cash-out option for non-represented employees (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including surplus property disposition, Indigenous Peoples' Day resolution, and purchase of three Dodge Durango vehicles for police (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee approved the purchase of 52 helmets for low-supply sizes and voted to ask the City Council for permission to apply for an ODOT Innovative Mobility Micro Grant. The committee also heard resident requests for crosswalk improvements, parking restrictions, and speed control measures, which were noted for further review.
- Approved purchase of 52 helmets for low-supply sizes (5-0)
- Approved motion to ask Council for permission to apply for ODOT Innovative Mobility Micro Grant (5-0)
- Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss parking reform. The agenda also includes the welcome of Youth Councilor Amanpreet Sandhu and the approval of August 2022 minutes.
- Discussion on Parking Reform
The Keizer Planning Commission discussed parking reform options required by state climate rules and agreed by consensus to have staff bring back a redline version of code changes at the November meeting. No public hearings were held and no final decisions were made on the parking ordinance. The city is also participating in a multi-city appeal of the state's Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules.
- Agreed by consensus to have Planning Director bring redline parking reform code changes to November meeting
- Approved August 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Saldivar abstaining)
- No public hearings held
- No final vote taken on parking reform
City Council
The Keizer City Council and Parks Advisory Board held a joint work session as a tour of Palma Ciea Park, Keizer Rapids Park, and Bair Park. Staff reported on recent and planned improvements, including new river viewing points, picnic shelters, and Eagle Scout projects. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
The Volunteer Coordinating Committee recommended Melissa Martin and Marlene Parsons for two Budget Committee vacancies, and Matt Lawyer, Sarah Hutches, and Jeremy Grenz for three Planning Commission vacancies, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final appointment.
- Recommended Melissa Martin and Marlene Parsons for Budget Committee (unanimous)
- Recommended Matt Lawyer, Sarah Hutches, and Jeremy Grenz for Planning Commission (6-0, Cross absent)
- Approved July 2022 minutes (6-0, Cross abstaining)
- Closed nominations for Budget Committee (unanimous)
- Closed nominations for Planning Commission (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing on a draft ordinance to regulate fireworks and create municipal violations for illegal use. The body is also considering several bidding exemptions for consulting services and equipment, as well as traffic calming requests for the West Keizer Neighborhood Association.
- Proposed fireworks ordinance with fines ranging from $300 to $500
- Purchase of TriCaster brand equipment for Production Studio for $22,095
- Consulting agreement for strategic planning services with SSW Consulting LLC
- Agreement for Building High Performance Organizations with Commonwealth Centers for High Performance Organizations
- Contract with Schneider Water Services for Reitz Replacement Well
The Keizer City Council held a public hearing on regulating fireworks and directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would prohibit setting off fireworks after 10 p.m. except on July 4 and New Year's Eve, remove the prohibition on sale/possession during red flag warnings, and review related language. The council also approved several resolutions exempting purchases from competitive bidding, including a Tricaster production studio equipment purchase and consulting agreements for strategic planning and high-performance organization building. Additionally, the council approved a waiver of Community Center rental fees for the Marion County Reentry Initiative Breakfast and supported traffic calming measures for Cummings Lane near Cummings Elementary.
- Directed staff to draft fireworks ordinance with 10 p.m. curfew (unanimous)
- Approved resolution exempting Tricaster equipment purchase from competitive bidding (7-0)
- Approved resolution exempting SSW Consulting strategic planning agreement from competitive bidding (7-0)
- Approved resolution exempting Commonwealth Centers high-performance organizations agreement from competitive bidding (7-0)
- Approved waiver of Community Center rental fees for Marion County Reentry Breakfast (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including well contract, painting contract, and minutes (7-0)
- Supported traffic calming measures for Cummings Lane near Cummings Elementary (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Community Diversity Engagement Committee voted to recommend that the Keizer City Council recognize October 10 as Indigenous People's Day. The committee also heard a presentation from Wilsonville's DEI staff liaison and discussed survey distribution and KeizerFEST outreach.
- Approved motion to recommend Council recognize October 10 as Indigenous People's Day (5-0, 4 absent)
- Approved August meeting minutes (4-0-1, with Starr abstaining, 4 absent)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to form the Tepper Crossing Street Lighting Local Improvement District and discuss spreading assessments for the project. Other items include expanding public art display areas and a report on surplus property sales.
- Proposed formation of Tepper Crossing Street Lighting Local Improvement District with an estimated cost of $614.68
- Proposed addition of two acoustic panels in the City Council Chamber for Keizer Public Art Commission displays
- 2021-22 Surplus Property Report showing total sales revenue of $14,007.56
- License Agreement with Schoolhouse Square for Cold Wet Eagle
- Approval of August 1, 2022 Regular Session Minutes
The Keizer City Council unanimously approved forming the Tepper Crossing Street Lighting Local Improvement District and spreading assessments to property owners. It also added the Council Chambers to locations where the Public Arts Commission may hang city-owned art, and authorized a ten-year license agreement for the Cold Wet Eagle sculpture at Schoolhouse Square. All votes were 6-0 with Councilor Smith absent.
- Adopted resolution forming Tepper Crossing Street Lighting Local Improvement District (6-0)
- Adopted ordinance spreading assessments for Tepper Crossing Street Lighting LID (6-0)
- Added Council Chambers to allowed Public Art display areas (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including surplus property and August 1 minutes (6-0)
- Suspended rules to consider license agreement (6-0)
- Authorized amended license agreement with Bloch Schoolhouse LLC for Cold Wet Eagle sculpture for 10 years (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Keizer Planning Commission meeting on August 10, 2022, was primarily informational. Commissioners heard a presentation from state officials on the Climate Friendly Equitable Communities rulemaking, covering pollution reduction targets, scenario planning, and parking mandates. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the April 2022 minutes.
- Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, with Saldivar absent and Avishan absent at vote)
City Council
The Keizer City Council held a work session and discussed the challenges of enforcing fireworks laws as crimes. Council directed staff to draft a proposed ordinance that would make illegal fireworks use a violation with a citation process, including holding property owners responsible, and to include an education campaign. No ordinance was adopted at this meeting; it was a directive for future action.
- Directed staff to draft a fireworks ordinance creating a violation and citation process (unanimous consensus)
- Instructed that ordinance include holding property owners responsible for illegal fireworks
- Instructed that ordinance consider time, manner, and place restrictions
- Instructed that ordinance include an education campaign on fireworks
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Community Diversity Engagement Committee approved the July minutes with three in favor and two abstaining. Members finalized the KeizerFEST flyer and survey, adding a QR code and committee email, and scheduled booth staffing shifts. The committee agreed to move regular meetings to the first Thursday of each month. No other substantive decisions were made; the guest speaker was rescheduled to September 1.
- Approved July minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
- Finalized KeizerFEST handout with QR code and email added
- Scheduled booth staffing shifts for KeizerFEST
- Changed regular meeting day to first Thursday of each month
- Moved Committee Member Reports to October agenda
City Council
The City Council will discuss establishing a library services fee and a ban on psilocybin service centers and product manufacture. The body is also considering a new contract for record hosting and a local improvement district for street lighting.
- Proposed ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacture of psilocybin products
- Proposed library services fee and related ballot question
- Contract with First Due Professional Services LLC for record migration ($2,175) and hosting
- Formation of Orchard Street Partition Street Lighting Local Improvement District
- Establishment of the sewer system development charge for wastewater treatment facilities
The Keizer City Council unanimously approved placing a library services fee and a ban on psilocybin-related businesses on the ballot, and adopted a flag display policy (5-2). It also approved contracts, a lighting district, and directed the city attorney to join an appeal of state land-use rules.
- Adopted resolution to contract with First Due Professional Services LLC for records migration (7-0)
- Formed Orchard Street Partition Street Lighting Local Improvement District (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance spreading assessments for the lighting district (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance establishing a Library Services Fee (7-0)
- Placed library services fee question on ballot (7-0)
- Repealed prior psilocybin ballot resolution and adopted ban ordinance (7-0)
- Placed psilocybin business prohibition on ballot (7-0)
- Adopted flag display policy (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Public Arts Commission
The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved several actions, including rearranging city-owned artwork in the Community Center, setting aside an annual August-September gallery slot for Iris Festival/KeizerFEST art, accepting all submitted artwork by Larry Gross, and scheduling Emerging Artist displays for Cole Mallette and Jonathan Graf. All motions passed unanimously with four commissioners in favor, one absent, and two vacancies.
- Approved rearranging Community Center artwork (4-0)
- Approved annual August-September gallery slot for Iris Festival/KeizerFEST art (4-0)
- Approved all Larry Gross artwork as submitted (4-0)
- Approved Emerging Artist displays: Mallette Aug/Sep, Graf Oct/Nov (4-0)
Personnel Policy Committee
The Keizer Personnel Policy Committee met on July 25, 2022, and approved the minutes from a prior meeting. The committee reviewed a quarterly report memo presented by HR Director Machell DePina, who answered questions. No other substantive decisions were made; the next meeting was scheduled for October 24, 2022.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Reviewed quarterly report memo (no action taken)
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council revise Item #2 of the Committee Purpose to focus on developing recommendations for the bicycle system component of the Keizer Transportation System Plan. The committee also discussed traffic-calming requests from the West Keizer Neighborhood Association, reviewed the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for suggested edits, and planned to staff a booth at KeizerFEST. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational or scheduled for future discussion.
- Approved June 2022 minutes (6-0, Davis abstaining)
- Recommended Council change Committee Purpose Item #2 to focus on bicycle system recommendations (unanimous)
- Agreed to review Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and submit edits by August meeting
- Scheduled volunteer slots for KeizerFEST booth
- Discussed but did not act on WKNA requests for speed table and stop sign
- Discussed but did not act on Tree City proposal
City Council
The Keizer City Council will consider several administrative actions, including an ordinance to allow smoking by permit at Keizer Rapids Park and Chalmers Jones Park for events like KeizerFEST, a proposal to provide $75,000 in ARPA funds to the Keizer Community Library, and an ordinance and resolution to place a ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacturing on the November 2022 ballot. The council will also discuss legislative priorities and fee waivers for Lakepoint Community Church.
- Ordinance amending park regulations to allow smoking/vaping by permit at Keizer Rapids Park and Chalmers Jones Park, with an emergency clause for KeizerFEST starting August 11, 2022
- Proposal to authorize $60,000 for Keizer Community Library operations and $15,000 for grant writing services using ARPA funds
- Ordinance declaring a ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacture, referred to voters for November 8, 2022 election
- Resolution placing the psilocybin ban question on the ballot and authorizing filing of explanatory statement
- Resolution approving City Engineer's report and setting hearing for Ryden Forest Street Lighting Local Improvement District
The Keizer City Council voted to place a $2.50 library funding measure on the November 2022 ballot and approved a ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacturing, with a related ballot resolution. The council also approved $75,000 in ARPA funds for the Keizer Community Library, amended park smoking regulations, and waived fees for a church event. All votes were 6-0 or 5-1, with Councilor Herrera dissenting on the psilocybin items.
- Approved ordinance amending park smoking regulations (6-0)
- Approved $75,000 ARPA funding for Keizer Community Library (6-0)
- Directed staff to prepare November ballot measure for $2.50 library fee (6-0)
- Approved ordinance banning psilocybin service centers and manufacturing (5-1)
- Approved resolution placing psilocybin business prohibition on ballot (5-1)
- Approved fee waivers for Lakepoint Community Church event (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including Ryden Forest street lighting LID resolution (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
The Volunteer Coordinating Committee recommended Kat Thoreson and Cole Mallette for appointment to the Keizer Public Arts Commission, and awarded Phil Worthington the Volunteer of the Quarter for Q2 2022. The June 2022 minutes were approved. No public testimony was given.
- Approved June 2022 minutes (3-0, 3 abstentions)
- Closed nominations for Arts Commission (6-0)
- Recommended Kat Thoreson to Position #1 and Cole Mallette to Position #2 on Arts Commission (6-0)
- Awarded Phil Worthington Volunteer of the Quarter for Q2 2022 (6-0)
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Community Diversity Engagement Committee voted to recommend that the Keizer City Council direct staff to develop a policy and procedure for flying ceremonial flags. The motion passed 5-0 with two abstentions. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussions or updates.
- Approved May regular and June work session minutes (5-0)
- Recommended Council direct staff to create ceremonial flag policy (5-0-2)
City Council
The Keizer City Council will consider authorizing temporary uses and signage for KeizerFest 2022, including a request to waive park use fees and potentially allow smoking in a designated area. The council will also discuss the library issue, purchase of a sculpture, the Oregon Psilocybin Service Act, and other administrative items.
- Resolution authorizing temporary use and signs for KeizerFest 2022, with fee waiver request of $5,705
- Resolution to temporarily suspend the ordinance prohibiting street vendors
- Discussion of library issue
- Purchase of sculpture 'Cold, Wet Eagle'
- Resolution to form Orchard Street Partition Street Lighting Local Improvement District
The Keizer City Council approved a temporary use permit and signage for KeizerFEST 2022, directed staff to prepare a limited amendment to park regulations allowing smoking under a special permit, and approved a temporary suspension of the street vendor ordinance. The council also voted not to put a library funding measure on the November 2022 ballot, approved the purchase of a sculpture for $15,000, and directed the city attorney to prepare documentation for a voter decision on banning psilocybin service centers.
- Approved KeizerFEST temporary use and signs resolution (7-0)
- Directed staff to prepare park regulation amendment for smoking under special permit (7-0)
- Approved temporary suspension of street vendor ordinance (7-0)
- Voted not to place library funding on November 2022 ballot (6-1)
- Approved $15,000 purchase of 'Cold, Wet Eagle' sculpture (6-1)
- Directed city attorney to prepare psilocybin ban ballot measure (7-0)
- Approved notice to receive national opiate settlement funds (7-0)
- Approved fee waiver for League of Oregon Cities event (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Keizer City Council approved an ordinance amending the Keizer Development Code to allow middle housing, along with related comprehensive plan amendments, declaring an emergency. It also authorized a sole-source contract with ROW Consultants LLC for right-of-way ordinance drafting and management, and approved several other resolutions and appointments. All votes were unanimous among those present, with Councilor Reid absent.
- Adopted ordinance amending Keizer Development Code for middle housing (6-0)
- Authorized sole-source procurement contract with ROW Consultants LLC (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Marion County ARPA Funds Subrecipient Agreement BO-4567-22 (6-0)
- Amended Personnel Policy Manual regarding motor duty pay (6-0)
- Appointed Lore Christopher to Public Arts Commission, plus youth councilor and liaisons (5-0)
- Approved consent items A and B: street lighting LID and delinquent sewer accounts (6-0)
- Approved consent items C and D: June 6 and June 7 minutes (5-0, Starr abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee approved the May 2022 minutes as amended, with four in favor and two abstaining. Public Works reported that two of three requested traffic studies for West Keizer (speed table on Cummings, stop sign at Dearborn and Shoreline) are complete and will be reviewed by the Traffic Engineer. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports on the Historic Columbia River Highway bike trail, a planned bike skills event, and a stormwater project on McLeod.
- Approved May 2022 minutes as amended (4-0, 2 abstentions)
- Heard status update on West Keizer traffic studies (no action taken)
Community Diversity Engagement Committee
The Keizer City Council and Community Diversity Engagement Committee held a joint work session to discuss the committee's progress and future outreach. No formal decisions were made; the session focused on sharing goals, exploring ways to engage the community, and considering models from other cities. Councilor Herrera volunteered to invite Wilsonville's assistant city manager to a future meeting.
- No formal decisions made; work session only
- Councilor Herrera volunteered to invite Wilsonville's assistant city manager to a committee meeting
City Council
The Keizer City Council held a work session with the Community Diversity Engagement Committee to discuss the committee's progress and future outreach goals. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational and included suggestions for community engagement and research into other cities' programs.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
The Volunteer Coordinating Committee recommended Lore Christopher for an Arts Commission vacancy, recommended Angelica Sarmiento Avendano as Youth Councilor, and recommended Amanpreet Sandhu and Katherine Klein as Youth Committee Liaisons. It also recognized Miranda Coleman as Youth Volunteer and awarded Joy St. Peter the Volunteer of the Quarter for Q1 2022. All motions passed unanimously with four members present and three absent.
- Recommended Lore Christopher for Arts Commission Position #6 (4-0)
- Recommended Angelica Sarmiento Avendano as Youth Councilor 2022-2023 (4-0)
- Recommended Amanpreet Sandhu as Youth Committee Liaison to Planning Commission (4-0)
- Recommended Katherine Klein as Youth Committee Liaison to Arts Commission (4-0)
- Recognized Miranda Coleman as Youth Volunteer (4-0)
- Awarded Joy St. Peter Volunteer of the Quarter for Q1 2022 (4-0)
City Council
The Keizer City Council held a work session to discuss joining the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) and the associated funding options for the Keizer Public Library. No formal decisions were made, as work sessions are for discussion only. Councilors expressed support for a $1.50 or $2 fee option, and the City Attorney suggested preparing an ordinance for review at the first meeting in July, with a public hearing scheduled for that night.
- No formal decisions made at work session
- Council expressed support for scheduling a public hearing in July
City Council
The Keizer City Council is holding a regular session with public hearings on several financial items, including a 4% water rate increase effective January 2023 and a $1 monthly increase to the Police Services Fee. The Council will also consider adopting the FY 2022-23 budget, supplemental budgets, and resolutions related to state revenues and lighting district assessments. Proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth are scheduled, along with discussion of artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park.
- Ordinance setting water rates for 2023 with 4% increase, effective January 1, 2023
- Resolution increasing Police Services Fee from $5.00 to $6.00 per month, effective January 2023
- Resolution adopting FY 2022-23 budget and making appropriations
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Knife River Corporation for 2022 pavement resurfacing
- Proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth
The Keizer City Council approved the FY 2022-23 budget, including $30,000 for a K-12 free fare program and $6,000 for the Arts Commission, and adopted ordinances and resolutions setting water rates, amending the police services fee, and certifying state revenues. The council also directed staff to prepare an intergovernmental agreement with Marion County for $2 million in ARPA funds to build artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. All votes were 6-0 with Councilor Starr absent.
- Adopted ordinance setting 2023 water rates (6-0)
- Approved resolution amending police services fee (6-0)
- Approved resolution declaring election to receive state revenues (6-0)
- Approved resolution certifying four or more municipal services (6-0)
- Approved resolution certifying lighting district assessments (6-0)
- Adopted FY 2022-23 budget with $30,000 for K-12 free fare and $6,000 for Arts Commission (6-0)
- Approved three supplemental budget resolutions (6-0)
- Directed staff to prepare IGA with Marion County for $2M ARPA turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council purchase two artworks for the city-owned permanent collection: 'Vines to Wines' by Lorraine Dye for $600 and 'Four Seasons' by Rachel Wood for $30. The commission also decided to hold back three other artworks for consideration in 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended Council purchase 'Vines to Wines' by Lorraine Dye for $600 (unanimous)
- Recommended Council purchase 'Four Seasons' by Rachel Wood for $30 (unanimous)
- Held back 'Byron' and 'Sydney' by Gary Hlastals and 'Zucchini with Zinnia' by Diane Trevett for 2023 consideration
Task Force
The Keizer Rapids Park Turf Fields Work Group voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council accept $2 million in ARPA funds from Marion County to construct two artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. The recommendation includes understanding that the result will be two artificial turf fields. The group also discussed costs, including $60,000 annual care and $60,000 suggested annual reserve, totaling $185,038, and potential funding sources like SDC funds, in-kind donations, sponsorships, and partnerships.
- Approved May 12, 2022 minutes with correction (unanimous)
- Recommended Council accept $2M ARPA funds for two turf fields (unanimous)
Multi-Modal Safety Committee
The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee approved the April 2022 minutes as corrected. They discussed traffic studies for a speed table and stop sign, reviewed a budget report noting funding for a rapid flashing beacon, and considered updates to the committee's purpose. No formal decisions were made on these items.
- Approved April 2022 minutes as corrected (5-0, two absent)
- Discussed traffic study for speed table on Cummings and stop sign at Dearborn/Shoreline
- Reviewed budget report: funding for rapid flashing beacon at Chemawa crosswalk near Library
- Discussed revising committee purpose, including bikeways plan language
- Agreed to have Saldivar and Kuehn monitor SKATS Board information
Public Arts Commission
The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved the June-July gallery display pieces by artists Tara Choate and Sandra Pearce, and approved the March 2022 minutes. They discussed using remaining FY2021-22 funds to purchase art, deciding to review pieces and select five at a special meeting on June 6. The commission also discussed the Eagle sculpture purchase, with the Budget Committee approving $15,000, and planned to attend the June 6 Council meeting to explain the purchase.
- Approved March 2022 minutes (unanimous, one vacancy)
- Approved June-July gallery display pieces by Tara Choate and Sandra Pearce (unanimous, one vacancy)
- Decided to review art pieces and select five for purchase with remaining FY2021-22 funds, with a special meeting set for June 6 at 5:30
- Discussed Eagle sculpture purchase; Budget Committee approved $15,000, but vote was not unanimous