Scappoose, OR

City Council

City Council

Urban Renewal Agency

The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve the June 15, 2026 minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and receive a presentation on urban renewal basics from consultant Elaine Howard. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Work session: Urban Renewal Basics presentation by Elaine Howard

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading for Ordinance No. 927 regarding land use and zoning map amendments. The body will also consider approving a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME.

• Ordinance No. 927: Amending Urban Growth Boundary, Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning Map
• AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement approval
• Oath of Office for Detective Johnson
• Police Department K9 follow-up
• Cancellation of August 3, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing and moved to adopt Ordinance 927, which implements the Scappoose 50-Year Plan. The ordinance expands the Urban Growth Boundary by 64 acres, establishes 480 acres of Urban Reserves, and amends the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map, and Development Code. The first reading was approved; a final vote is scheduled for August 17, 2026. The Council also ratified a three-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement and canceled the August 3 meeting.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 927 (50-Year Plan, UGB expansion, urban reserves) (4-0)
• Ratified AFSCME collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 (4-0)
• Canceled August 3, 2026 City Council meeting (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (June 15, 2026 minutes) (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Reaffirmed Oath of Office for Detective Gabriel Johnson

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a legislative hearing to recommend adoption of the 50 Year Plan, which includes amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, map, zoning, and development code. The plan proposes expanding the Urban Growth Boundary by 64 acres and establishing 480 acres of Urban Reserves to meet residential, commercial, and public land needs through 2073. Public testimony is accepted before the commission makes a recommendation to City Council.

• Expand Urban Growth Boundary by 64 acres to meet residential and public land needs for 2023–2043
• Establish 480 acres of Urban Reserves to meet residential, commercial, and public land needs for 2043–2073
• Redesignate selected properties from Industrial and Suburban Residential to Commercial to address commercial land deficiency
• Rezone parcels from Light Industrial (LI) and Moderate Density Residential (R‑4) to Expanded Commercial (EC)
• Amend 36 chapters of the Scappoose Development Code to update language and comply with legislative changes

City Council

The Scappoose City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2026-2027 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule. They will also consider approvals for community enhancement program allocations, contracts for park and pavement projects, wastewater rate changes, and a loan from the special public works fund. An executive session on real property precedes a potential purchase approval.

• Resolution No. 26-09 adopting the 2026-2027 budget, making appropriations, and declaring the ad valorem tax levy
• Resolution No. 26-05 amending wastewater rates, fees, and service charges
• Contract authorization for Veterans Park Extension Phase 1 project
• 2026 Community Enhancement Program allocations approval
• Resolution No. 26-10 establishing all city fees and charges for 2026-2027

The Scappoose City Council approved the FY 2026-27 budget, adopted a wastewater rate realignment, and authorized several contracts including design oversight for Veterans Park Extension and a pavement overlay project. The council also allocated $18,539 in Community Enhancement Program grants to seven local organizations and authorized the purchase of property on West Lane and Wagner Court for up to $700,000. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Adopted FY 2026-27 budget via Resolution 26-09 (6-0)
• Adopted wastewater rate realignment via Resolution 26-05 (6-0)
• Awarded $18,539 in Community Enhancement Program grants to 7 organizations (6-0)
• Authorized $381,390 contract with HHPR for Veterans Park Extension design (6-0)
• Authorized $318,945 contract with KNL Industries for SE Pavement Overlay (6-0)
• Authorized $932,893 contract amendment with Consor Engineering (6-0)
• Authorized $2.5M loan agreement with Business Oregon for Basalt Well Project (6-0)
• Authorized property purchase at West Lane & Wagner Court up to $700,000 (6-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a $951,138 budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The budget includes $700,000 for capital improvements, $115,889 for business incentives, and $104,904 for administration. The agency will also set the tax increment levy for the renewal district.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution URA 1-26 for FY 2026-2027 budget appropriating $951,138
• Capital improvements budget of $700,000
• Business and property owner incentives of $115,889
• Administration budget of $104,904
• Contingency of $30,345

The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency approved Resolution No. URA 1-26, which adopts the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, makes appropriations, and imposes and categorizes the tax. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public testimony. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. URA 1-26 for FY 2026-2027 budget, appropriations, and tax (6-0)

City Council

Budget Committee

City Council

The Scappoose City Council will hold a work session on a Community Enhancement Program grant application from Columbia County HUB, then a regular meeting to vote on extending the McClure contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I project. A work session on 2026 sewer rates realignment will also be held, and the council will consider cancelling the June 1 and July 6 meetings.

• McClure Contract Authorization Extension – Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I Project (approval vote)
• Work session on 2026 Sewer Rates Realignment
• National Public Works Week Proclamation
• Cancel June 1, 2026 & July 6, 2026 City Council meetings
• Community Enhancement Program grant application presentation by Columbia County HUB for $3,000

The City Council approved the appointment of Michael Six-Wells as the student representative for 2026-2027. The council also approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. A request for a $5,000 contribution to Oregonians for Floodplain Protection was referred for discussion with the City Manager.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 work session and meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Michael Six-Wells as Student Council Representative for 2026-2027 (6-0)

Budget Committee

Urban Renewal Agency

The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee will meet to receive the budget message, deliberate on the proposed 2026/2027 budget, and vote on its approval. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of future meetings as needed.

• Receive Budget Message
• Budget Deliberations - Tab #39 Urban Renewal Agency General Fund Pages 11-19
• Approval of 2026/2027 Urban Renewal Agency Budget

Budget Committee

The Scappoose Budget Committee will receive the budget message, hold a public hearing on state revenue sharing, and deliberate all city funds including General, Police, Parks, and utilities. The committee is expected to vote on approving the 2026/2027 budget.

• Public hearing and motion on state revenue sharing
• General Fund deliberations (pages 43-50)
• Police Department budget review (pages 54-56)
• Parks Department budget review (pages 57-60)
• Utility Water and Wastewater Fund reviews (pages 100-112)

City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting following a work session on the Scappoose Bay Watershed Update. Items for decision include approval of a contract for an inclusive playground at Veterans Park and a street and utility improvements contract for SE Vine, SE 5th, and SE 3rd Place. The council will also discuss the General Fund Level of Service and consider a city manager contract amendment. Additionally, the council will consider cancelling the May 4, 2026 meeting and make several appointments to boards and committees.

• Approval of contract for Veterans Park inclusive playground
• Contract #2026-03 – SE Vine, SE 5th and SE 3rd Place Street and Utility Improvements
• Work session on General Fund Level of Service
• City Manager Contract Amendment Follow-up
• Consent agenda including reappointments to Planning Commission and Budget Committee appointments

The council approved the consent agenda, which included reappointments to the Planning Commission and appointments to the Budget Committee. Councilor Santiago also moved to authorize City Manager Benjamin Burgener a $377,000 budget to proceed with Buell Recreation for the Veterans Park Inclusive Playground, which will replace existing equipment and meet ADA standards for public access. The provided minutes cut off before recording the final vote on the playground contract.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Reappointed Harlow Vernwald and Monica Ahlers to Planning Commission
• Reappointed Karl Fenstermaker to Economic Development Committee
• Appointed Jennifer Voshell and Angela Handran to Budget Committee
• Moved to authorize $377,000 budget for Veterans Park playground contract with Buell Recreation

City Council

The City Council will interview Budget Committee applicants and hold a work session on the Scappoose Bay Watershed update. In the regular meeting, they will consider a consent agenda including minutes and appointments, approve several proclamations, and vote on a contract for a Veterans Park inclusive playground and Contract #2026-03 for street and utility improvements. They will also discuss General Fund Level of Service and consider cancelling the May 4, 2026 meeting.

• Budget Committee applicant interviews (6:00 pm)
• Work session: Scappoose Bay Watershed Update (6:30 pm)
• Consent agenda includes reappointments to Planning Commission, Economic Development Committee, and Budget Committee
• Veterans Park inclusive Playground Contract Approval
• Contract #2026-03 – SE Vine, SE 5th and SE 3rd Place Street and Utility Improvements

The City Council held two work sessions: one to interview two applicants for open Budget Committee positions and one to receive a presentation from the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council. No votes or formal decisions were taken during either session.

• No formal votes or decisions; meetings were informational only

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hear a grant presentation from A+W Enterprises LLC and vote on grant awards. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting.

• Grant presentation by Winston Sandino of A+W Enterprises LLC
• Vote on grant awards by Grant Program Administrator N.J. Johnson

The Urban Renewal Agency approved its meeting agenda and the August 4, 2025 consent agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a $33,000 grant, reimbursed upon completion of the proposed work, for Winston Sandino’s A+W Enterprises LLC, also by a 5‑0 vote with one abstention. No conflicts of interest were reported before the vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $33,000 grant to A+W Enterprises LLC, reimbursed at completion (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The council instructed staff to base the General Fund analysis on scenario 2, the “quality operations” level. It also asked that several program items be presented to the public for further input. No formal votes were recorded on these actions.

• Directed staff to assume scenario 2 (“quality operations”) level for General Fund analysis (no vote)
• Requested public input on continuing funding for nuisance abatement, annual town meeting, and emergency management (no vote)
• Requested public input on Chamber of Commerce, Greater Portland Inc., and Economic Development Committee meals (no vote)
• Requested public input on Earth Day and Outdoor Summer Festival funding, suggesting consolidation (no vote)
• Requested public input on Community Enhancement Program funding, suggesting a $20,000 limit (no vote)
• Requested public input on Senior Center funding, suggesting reduction to $10,000 (no vote)

City Council

The Scappoose City Council will hold a work session on the General Fund Level of Service at 6:30 pm, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. New business includes a contest for "If I Were Mayor," a presentation by the Columbia 9‑1‑1 Communications District, and approvals of the council's 2026 team expectations and annual strategic plan. An executive session will address a real‑property transaction and employee evaluations.

• Consent agenda: approval of February 17, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
• "If I Were Mayor" contest with Mayor Backus
• Columbia 9‑1‑1 Communications District presentation by Executive Director Jeremy Hipes
• Approval of Scappoose City Council 2026 Team Expectations
• Approval of Annual Goal Strategic Plan

Mayor Backus amended the agenda to move the Level of Service work session to item #4 and place a discussion of cancelling the April 6, 2026 meeting at item #7. Councilor Haugen moved, and Councilor Santiago seconded, the motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Scappoose Planning Commission will review a consolidated application from Scappoose Hospitality Group, LLC for a Conditional Use to construct a hotel and related amenities. The same application includes a Property Line Adjustment between the proposed site and Tax Lot 700. Public comment is accepted in person, by email, mail, or via the Microsoft Teams link, with written comments due by 5 pm on March 11, 2026.

• Conditional Use (CU 1-26) request for hotel construction and site amenities at an unaddressed property off NE Wagner Court
• Property Line Adjustment (PLA 1-26) between the proposed site and Tax Lot 700
• Public comment period open until 5 pm March 11, 2026 (in person, email, mail, or Teams)

Annual Town Meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will vote on awarding an Urban Renewal Grant and discuss the dissolution of the Columbia Economic Team. The committee will also recognize a member and receive updates from community partners.

• Vote on Urban Renewal Grant award
• Discussion on Columbia Economic Team dissolution
• Presentation of Service Recognition to EDC Member Sean Findon
• Updates from community partners
• Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes

City Council

The February 17, 2026 Scappoose City Council agenda references a PDF agenda, a meeting packet, and a supporting document for the COL-PAC program. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the agenda text provided. The agenda appears to be procedural with only document references.

The Scappoose City Council approved Ordinance No. 925 amending utility use rules and taxes, and Ordinance No. 926 granting an exclusive solid‑waste franchise and declaring an emergency. It also approved Resolution No. 26‑01 on fee changes, Resolution No. 26‑02 on solid‑waste rate schedules, and Resolution No. 26‑03 supporting Measure 6 for the public library. Grant approvals for the ROI/BRE program and a GRO subgrant were adopted, and the March 2, 2026 council meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 925 (utility use and public utility taxes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 926 (solid waste franchise and emergency declaration)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-01 (fees and charges amendment)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-02 (solid waste rate schedule and franchise fees)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-03 (support for Measure 6 library tax levy)
• Approved ROI/BRE grant
• Approved GRO subgrant agreement
• Approved cancellation of March 2, 2026 council meeting

Council Retreat

The Scappoose City Council will use the retreat to report on progress for its 2025‑2026 priorities and consider whether to continue, adjust, complete, or discontinue each objective. Council staff will present updates on the community‑visioning effort, including a potential consultant with an estimated future cost of about $15,000, and on new website and app tools for public engagement. The meeting will also cover partnership outreach with regional agencies and finalize a team agreement for council conduct.

• Progress report on 2025‑2026 council priorities and decisions on each objective
• Discussion of selecting a community‑visioning consultant (estimated $15,000 future cost)
• Update on migration to a new website format and enhancements to the city app
• Review of outreach and partnerships with county, state, and federal organizations
• Adoption of a team agreement outlining council member conduct and meeting procedures

Council Retreat

The City Council is holding a retreat to evaluate the progress of current objectives and establish priorities for the next year. The body will also discuss community visioning, recreation, and a team agreement for conducting city business.

• Review of community visioning objective with anticipated future costs of ~$15,000
• Discussion of new website migration featuring active development project mapping
• Evaluation of communication strategies and community partner collaborations
• Establishment of 2026-2027 Council priorities and objectives
• Review of the 2026 Team Agreement for council conduct and meeting procedures

The council reached consensus to have city staff create a plan for future community events. They also agreed to continue discussions on community contributions. The City Manager will revise the team‑agreement language as requested. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Staff to develop community events plan (consensus)
• Further discussion on community contributions to be scheduled (consensus)
• City Manager to revise team‑agreement language (action)
• No votes or formal approvals recorded

Planning Commission

The Scappoose Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plat to create 14 townhouse lots on 1.59 acres. The meeting will also include the approval of prior minutes and citizen input.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for Docket # SB 1-25: 1.59-acre subdivision into 14 townhouse lots
• Written comments deadline for Docket # SB 1-25: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Limited Land Use format: no verbal testimony allowed during the meeting

The Scappoose Planning Commission considered Docket SB 1‑25, a request by Brad Hendrickson to approve a preliminary subdivision plat that would split 1.59 acres into 14 townhouse lots. Staff presented the site description, right‑of‑way extensions, and related reports. No vote or formal action on the application was recorded in the minutes. The commission noted that written public comments were due by 5 pm on Jan 21, 2026.

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda as amended (6‑0). The consent agenda was also approved (6‑0). Ordinance No. 924, which annexes property to Scappoose and amends the zoning map, was adopted with a 5‑0 vote (Council President Miller abstained). The council reached consensus to move forward with creating a disc‑golf course at Chapman Landing.

• Agenda approved as amended (6-0)
• Consent agenda approved (6-0)
• Ordinance No. 924 annexation and zoning map amendment approved (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Council agreed to proceed with Chapman Landing disc‑golf course

City Council