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October 17, 2023 — On October 16, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District that facilitates cost-effective improvements – including street widening, street trees, sidewalks, street lighting and the construction of new sanitary sewer, water, and stormwater mains – associated with the construction of new primary school on Boeckman Road. The School District is contributing $1.2 million toward infrastructure improvements, which are to be constructed, inspected and accepted by the City prior to the school’s opening.

October 6, 2023 — In order to quickly and aggressively mitigate the confirmed presence of the invasive Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) beetle in a number of Wilsonville trees, Mayor Julie Fitzgerald has declared a Local State of Emergency.

This action provides the City latitude to coordinate an expedient and more effective response by directing funding for emergency use as needed and suspending standard procurement procedures. 

“We’re taking significant measures to protect our Oregon white oaks and other trees from further devastation,” Fitzgerald said. “As necessary, we will engage our emergency management and environmental partners to support MOB containment efforts that pose a significant threat to the region’s trees.”

The October 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! 

The October 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:

September 21, 2023 — On September 18, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council adopted a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Metro that provides nearly $1.4 million in Local Share fund allocations to compensate the City for its recent purchase of a 2.93-acre future park property in Frog Pond West.

September 18, 2023— Some of Wilsonville’s most majestic Oregon white oaks (Quercus garryana) are among several local trees believed to be in rapid decline because of an infestation of a pest known as Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB).

This invasive brown “ambrosia” beetle, no larger than a thick segment of pencil lead, is a still-emerging threat to North American oaks. (In Europe, it has also been reported from elm, maple, and walnut trees, although damaging attacks have not been reported for these other tree types.)

This strategy 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. 

August 30, 2023 — The City of Wilsonville’s Building Official, Dan Carlson, is the 2023 recipient of the International Code Council’s (ICC) Raising the Profile Award, which recognizes an individual or organization for contributions that raise the public awareness on the importance of building safety codes or accomplishments that improve public safety in the built environment.

August 22, 2023 — On August 21, 2023, the Wilsonville City Council approved a $600,000 contract to fund the purchase of a battery-operated 32-passenger trolley for the South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) fleet.

For decades, SMART’s trolley has been a popular, well-used amenity at special events and summer activities. A new electric trolley aligns with SMART’s alternative energy goals and replaces the current 22-year trolley, which is in poor condition. An Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Diesel Mitigation Grant is covering about 70 percent of the purchase cost.

Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for today (Wednesday, August 16, 2023), the library will be open expanded hours from 10am-9pm.

Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available. 

For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.

To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.

Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for today (Monday, August 14, 2023), the library will be open expanded hours from 10am-9pm.

Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available. 

For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.

To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.

August 8, 2023 — On August 7, 2023, no regular meeting of the Wilsonville City Council was convened because there were no items on the agenda for the Council’s consideration. The work session took place as scheduled.

During the work session, City staff updated the Council on the ongoing work of the Willamette Falls Locks Authority (WFLA) and the Army Corps of Engineers to repair and re-open the locks to river traffic under the WFLA’s stewardship. The Council affirmed its commitment to supporting the WFLA’s efforts, which could boost regional tourism and increase recreational opportunities for Willamette River boaters.