March 25 City Council Meeting Preview
Here are a few items on the upcoming City Council meeting agenda:
- Mayor Bennett will issue three proclamations: April 7-13 as Salem’s Arbor Week, April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and April as Wyland Mayor’s Water Conservation Challenge Month.
- Council will vote whether to approve a tax incentive program for a development of a mixed-use building on State Street that will contain 148 residential units, as well as retail space. Learn more→
- Council will discuss whether to approve the City taking positions on a number of legislative bills, explore legislative methods to ensure protection of confidentiality of the victim and complainant in child abuse cases, and continue to watch Cap and Invest legislation for preservation of transportation funding and support for local government resilience programs in the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session. Learn more→
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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Find past City Council meeting agendas
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The Salem Community Connection Newsletter is now bi-weekly. Look for the March 25 City Council meeting summary to be posted on our Facebook page on March 26.
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Reduce the Use of Plastic Carryout Bags
Beginning April 1, large retailers (stores over 10,000 square feet) in Salem will no longer provide plastic carryout bags at checkout. Shoppers will need to bring their own reusable bag or purchase a paper bag for five cents. Beginning September 1, 2019, all retailers will be required to follow the plastic bag ordinance.
Have more questions? Check out our information page→
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Video: #BuildingBuzz Season 2 Episode 5
In this mid-month edition we talk CONCRETE and lots of it. We get an update from the vice president of Marion Construction Company about the structure and all the concrete that is going into making this building a reality. Watch and help us "build some buzz" about Salem's future police station!
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Upcoming Annual Workshop for Landlords
Attention rental property owners, property managers, onsite resident managers! Save April 17 and 18, 2019, for the next Salem Police Department Landlord Training. The workshop has a two-day format (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day) designed to teach participants how to reduce crime in and around rental properties, as well as how to establish and maintain a stable rental environment. Learn more→
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Friday Fun Fact
The City of Salem and Oregon Department of Administrative Services have prepared hundreds of acres of industrial zoned property for development and new jobs, so when the businesses come, they build fast. Companies that have located on the site include Amazon, Home Depot RDC, Henningsen Cold Storage, and FedEx Ground. Learn more→
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Coffee with Mayor Chuck
Meet with City of Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett to find out the latest City news, ask questions, and discuss the needs of your neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public.
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Weigh in on Multifamily Housing Design Concepts
The City wants your input on initial concepts for updating Salem's multifamily housing design regulations. Let us know what you think by taking this survey.
The survey, which will be open through April 5, is part of the City's Multifamily Housing Design project. The initial code concepts were presented at a February 27 public workshop where participants provided input in small groups. A summary of the workshop and presentation are available on the project website.
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Qing Ming Open House
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11 a.m.
Location: Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Commercial St SE & Hoyt St SE
Please join us at this open house in placing a flower or lighting a joss stick to honor the Chinese burials throughout the Salem Pioneer Cemetery. Opening remarks begin at 11 a.m. with an open house to follow. Call 503-540-2347 for more information.
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2019 Salem Recreation Guide Now Available
It’s time to come out and Play! Salem Parks and Recreation Services is pleased to announce that the 2019 Recreation Guide (in English and Spanish) is now available and includes a full line up for children, adults, and families. Select from a variety of activities that range from tennis and pickle ball, to run/walk events, free Movies in the Park, and even a LEGO Camp. This year, a $13 half marathon has also been added to the annual STRIDE Run/Walk series. Fee waivers are available for a number of these offerings.
You don’t have to live in Salem to take advantage of our activities. Help us to spread the word and remember to invite a friend. Learn more!
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Library Improvements Revealed by Community Outreach Efforts
Salem Public Library has been listening to Library patrons and the community at large on their hopes for the upcoming Library building renovation ― including the design of Library space and services offered within its walls. Learn more→
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Free English Classes Now Available at Salem Public Library
The Salem Public Library offers free, weekly English-as-a-second-language classes for the first time. Classes are open to learners of all skill levels. All classes are drop-in and will occur in the Plaza Room in the Library, located at 585 Liberty Street SE. Prospective students can register onsite. Learn more→
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Virtual Incubation Program for Local Entrepreneurs
The City of Salem and Launch Mid-Valley have partnered with Oregon Technology Business Center (a startup incubator in Beaverton, Ore.), to offer a Virtual Incubation Program (VIP) to startups in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties for a reduced total price of $79. VIP is a popular six-week entrepreneurship course for startups that are building a growth company, meaning they are developing a product or service that will be sold regionally, nationally, or internationally, not just locally. Classes start April 4, 2019. Learn more and register→
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Building Permits are Going 100 Percent Digital April 1
Starting April 1, all building plans must be submitted electronically to the City. That means paper plans for new buildings, remodels, and other construction projects will no longer be accepted. Learn more→
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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.
We want your input! Take the latest survey and help us answer this question:
How well does the Salem community protect the natural environment?
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Check the project website every two weeks for our latest polling question. See the results from our previous question.
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March Edgewater Walking Cruise
On this month's walk, visit five Edgewater Little Free Libraries all in a 1.5 mile loop. These are cabinet-sized libraries where anyone can take or leave a book any time. Feel free to bring books to share if you like. Meet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, at Urban Grange Coffee, 1594 Edgewater Street NW. Back at Urban Grange, enjoy a free coffee and conversation. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Dwayne Hilty at 971-720-8300 or Dwayne@SalemLF.org.
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2019 Annual “This Place Matters” Historic Photo Contest
Calling all shutterbugs! The Historic Landmarks Commission photo contest is back for 2019! The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages. Find out more →
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We're Hiring!
Here are a few positions for which we are currently recruiting:
See all current openings→
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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.
March
25
- Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- Lansing Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing AVE NE
- Southeast Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7 p.m., Capital Park Church, 410 19th ST SE
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- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
28
- Downtown Advisory Board, 12 p.m., 350 Commercial ST NE
- Edgewater Partnership, 12 p.m., Kingwood Bible, 1125 Elm ST NW
April
02
- Center 50+ Advisory Commission Meeting, 9–11:00 a.m., Lecture Hall, Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
- Human Rights Commission Meeting, 6–8 p.m., Anderson Room B, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty ST SE
- Northeast Neighbors Meeting, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market ST NE
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- West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting, 7:30–9:00 a.m., Urban Development Department, 350 Commercial ST NE
- Our Salem Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting, 4–6 p.m., Classrooms A＆B, Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
- Secor Park Improvement Project Public Workshop, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Crossler Middle School, 1155 Davis RD S
- North Lancaster Neighborhood Association, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Scott Elementary School Media Center, 4700 Arizona AVE NE
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- Grant Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:15–8:15 p.m., Grant Community School, 725 Market ST NE
- East Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7–9 p.m., Swegle Elementary, 1751 Aguilas CT NE
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- City Council Meeting, 6 –10 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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Planning Notices and Decisions
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