2016 Council Goals

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City of West Linn | 2016 City Council Goals
Adopted February 8, 2016

Hire a New City Manager

  • Work with Prothman to implement the best manager search process and timeline.
  • Involve citizens in the search and interview process so it includes community values.
  • Provide frequent status updates to the community until announcement of hiring.

Refine Arch Bridge Area Master Planning & Assess Potential Property Acquisitions

  • Reengage contract to hold property owner meetings, community engagement, neighborhood association outreach, and town hall meetings to prepare potential development alternatives and examine zoning options and other potential measures to preserve property values and meet long-term planning goals.
  • Use the alternatives to determine the cost related to property acquisition and master plan financing options.

Research the Feasibility of a West Linn Fiber Network

  • Retain a consultant to evaluate the current and potential future state of the broadband market in West Linn, and report back to the City Council with pros and cons of potential network implementation.
  • Engage the community and adopt a strategic approach that works best for West Linn.

Become an Active Regional Partner on Transportation Issues

  • Participate in all regional transportation committees and opportunities - show up, build trust, build relationships and share information.
  • Pursue funding for critical transportation projects that affect West Linn, including Highway 43, Interstate 205 and other projects.

Address Community Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Changes

  • Work with the Planning Commission to identify code and plan refinements to address and resolve in sensible packages.
  • Work with staff to edit and make minor changes, and with special interest task forces, if necessary, for more complex code changes.

Resolve and Define the Best Uses for Underutilized City Properties

  • Convene a public process to take action on the Robinwood Station, including discussions on land use and ownership.
  • Convene the City Property Task Force to use the draft goals and objectives to evaluate five city-owned properties: Old Police Station, Willamette Drive/West A property, Parker Road, Pete’s Mountain Parcel, and Bolton Fire Station.

Prioritize Community Outreach & Communications

  • Reengage the Commission on Citizen Involvement to address a range of public involvement issues, including land use engagement, town hall meetings, web site functionality, Neighborhood Association engagement, and other related topics.
  • Prioritize youth engagement by initiating a high school youth council in fall 2016 and a middle school engagement activity in winter 2016/17.
  • Modify the City Council rules to address and encourage citizen engagement opportunities.
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