City of Silverton

The meeting included opening ceremonies where the Chair noted an excused absence. Key discussions focused on the scope of necessary review and revision of the City Charter updates with the City Attorney. The committee debated the language regarding the Mayor's Term, ultimately deciding to retain the current 2-year term, though further research was requested by one member. The Task Force set a focus on the November 6, 2026 election and proposed dividing the review of the charter's 51 sections over 3-4 meetings, aiming to complete the process by May or June. The date for the subsequent meeting was set for February 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

The key discussion items included a motion to table the appointment of a Chair to the next meeting. A separate discussion item addressed the Silverton Pedestrian Safety Study. Minutes from previous meetings on November 12, 2024, and March 4, 2025, were approved.

The meeting included an executive session to consider records exempt from public inspection. During the work session, new personnel, the Public Works Director and Human Resource Manager, were introduced, and an agenda item concerning an appointment to the Oregon Garden Board was pulled. Key discussion items included an update on the Pettit Trail Construction project, which involves a one-mile nature trail with amenities and is scheduled to go to bid in February 2026. During the regular meeting, public comment was heard regarding city policy on police response to federal ICE agents. Council approved Resolution 26-01, a request to transfer funds to cover unforeseen expenditures such as the SEDCOR contract, Senior Center HVAC replacement, City Hall door issues, Street Sweeper Repairs, and the Westech Contract Amendment. Additionally, Resolution 26-02 was approved, amending the contract with Westech Engineering for water planning and infrastructure design for the Hacienda Affordable Housing Project.

This document outlines the City Council's goals for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It focuses on key strategic areas including essential infrastructure development, enhancing community livability, ensuring public safety and emergency preparedness, promoting economic development and destination growth, guiding long-term city planning through 'Silverton 2050' initiatives, improving good governance and community engagement, and advancing environmental sustainability. The plan also details specific objectives for the Urban Renewal Agency.

The meeting involved a Work Session and a Regular Meeting. Work session topics included a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Auditor Report, an update on the Coolidge-McClain Park from the Urban Forester, discussion regarding the Parking Policy concerning Abandoned Vehicles in the Municipal Code, and an update on the Historic City Hall Request for Proposals (RFP). The Regular Meeting agenda covered public comment, consent items (including approval of minutes from February 4, 2026), authorization for the City Manager to enter into agreements with North Marion County Tourism and Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) for economic development services, and a discussion on Council Goals for 2026-2027.