February 11 City Council Meeting Preview
Here are a few items on the agenda:
- City Council will decide how to proceed on the Salem River Crossing Project. Learn more and read the staff report →
- Council will also receive an additional information report on the Salem River Crossing Project which answers three questions raised at the January 30 work session and clarifies information contained in the original report on January 18. Read the second supplemental Q & A →
- There will be a vote whether to approve an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation that pays for traffic signal improvements on 12th Street. Read the staff report→
- There will be a public hearing to review a Planning Commission decision to approve a Tree Variance for a proposed 111-unit apartment complex on Wiltsey Road SE and Candy Flower Court SE. Read the Staff report→
- There will be a public hearing on a petitioner-initiated annexation for property located at 4945 Delton Lane NE. Read the staff report →
Can’t make it in person? Watch it live online. City Council meetings typically convene on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Meetings start at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 240 in the Salem Civic Center.
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The Salem Community Connection Newsletter is bi-weekly in the month of February. Look for the next issue on February 22. Look for the summary of the February 11 City Council meeting on our Facebook page.
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Public Workshop on Multifamily Housing Design February 27
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Salem Public Library, Anderson Room, 585 Liberty Street SE
The community is invited to a public workshop on the design of multifamily housing. There will be an opportunity to provide input on ways to improve the City's housing design standards.
The workshop is part of the Multifamily Housing Design project, which seeks to update the City’s regulations on housing developments with three or more dwelling units. The project aims to help meet Salem’s housing needs by removing barriers to multifamily housing development and ensuring new development is compatible with neighborhoods. Learn more→
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Opportunity to be a part of Library Upgrade Design
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty ST SE
Join us as we begin designing the Salem Public Library seismic retrofit and renovation. Drop by the Salem Public Library on February 19 between 6 — 8 p.m. to participate in the Open House, share ideas about what we treasure about the Salem Public Library building and what we hope could be improved, and meet members of the design-build team. Learn more→
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Proposed Revisions to System Development Charges
The City of Salem is proposing a revision to the methodologies used to determine Systems Development Charges (SDCs) for Parks, Transportation, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater infrastructure. SDCs are collected from new development projects in Salem and are used to help cover the construction costs of new public infrastructure. A public hearing on the proposed SDC Methodology Report has been scheduled for February 25, 2019. Learn more→
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Video: #BuildingBuzz Season 2 Episode 2
There's no where to go, but up! Check out February's #BuildingBuzz update on Salem's future police station.
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Kids and Families are Encouraged to Snuggle up and Read this February
It’s cold outside, which means it’s a great time to snuggle up with some great books. Kids of all ages and their grown-ups are encouraged to read for at least 15 minutes each day during the month of February. Mark off or color in each day you read as a family or individually during the month of February, and bring your completed reading calendar to the Youth Services Ask Here desk in March to claim a free book for each participating child. Sign up online or at the Youth Services Ask Here Desk, and print out or pick up a reading calendar.
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February Edgewater Walking Cruise
This month, we’ll share some Edgewater love. Youth are painting rocks with inspirational messages that we will place at surrounding homes and businesses. Meet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 24 at West Salem Boys & Girls Club, 925 Gerth Ave NW. Afterward we’ll meet back at the club to enjoy free cocoa & cookies and conversation. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Alyssa Springstead, aspringstead@bgc-salem.org or 503-428-0285.
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Our Salem: Today
We're working on a multi-year project to update the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, which guides development in the Salem area. The first phase, called Our Salem: Today, is analyzing the existing conditions of the City and evaluating how Salem could grow under current policies. Check the project website every two weeks for our latest polling question. See the results from our previous question.
We want your input! Take the latest survey and help us answer this question:
Which of the following options best describes Salem’s economy?
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Job Openings
Here are a few of the positions for which we are currently hiring:
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City Council & Public Meeting Calendar
Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization. To see all City events, including children's and family activities, please visit cityofsalem.net/calendar.
February
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- City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- Southeast Mill Creek Association Meeting, 10 a.m., Paradise Island Park, 3100 Turner RD SE
- Downtown Advisory Board, 12 p.m., Urban Development Department, 350 Commercial ST NE
- Cultural Tourism and Promotion Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Anderson Room B, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty ST SE
- Salem Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7 p.m., Hallman Elementary School, 4000 Deerhaven DR NE
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- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Morningside Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center DR SE
- South Central Association of Neighbors, 6:30 p.m., South Salem High School, 1910 Church ST SE
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- Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Works Department, Civic Center, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 325
- South Gateway Neighborhood Association, 6:45 p.m., Battle Creek Elementary School, 1640 Waln DR SE
- Highland Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7 p.m., North Neighbors Resource Center, 945 Columbia ST NE
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- West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s Fresh Markets, 1130 Wallace RD NW
- Presidents Day - City Offices Closed
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- South Salem Connect, 12 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian, 3737 Liberty RD S
- Salem Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Council Work Session, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Northeast Neighbors, 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market ST NE
- Northeast Salem Community Association, 7 p.m., Fresh Start Market, 3020 Center ST NE
- Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 685 Marion ST NE
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- Community and Partners of East Salem, 11 a.m., Goodwill, 3535 Lancaster DR NE
- Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST, RM 240
- Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7 p.m., Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice WAY S
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- City Council, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- Salem Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- South East Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Capital Park Wesleyan Church, 410 19th ST SE
- Lansing Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing AVE NE
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- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Community Development Department, 555 Liberty ST, RM 305
- Council Work Session, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- Downtown Advisory Board, 12 p.m., 350 Commercial ST NE
- Edgewater Partnership, 12 p.m., West Salem Boys and Girls Club, 925 Gerth AVE NW
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Planning Notices and Decisions
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