November 9, 2026, Woodburn City Council Meeting

The Woodburn City Council meeting on November 9, 2026, included approval of a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant funding contract for the community center project. By motion, the council authorized the city manager to sign the grant contract. After executive session, the council also approved a joint contribution agreement, recommended and supported by the League of Oregon Cities, for an amount not to exceed $10,000; the transcript does not specify the agreement’s purpose. The council approved an amendment to the city attorney’s employment agreement granting a one-time 15 days of additional vacation leave, which is not a procurement action.

Staff and the Pudding River Watershed Council presented the completed citywide tree inventory and emerald ash borer response. The presentation described grant support from the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, a green infrastructure grant for streamside plantings, and efforts to pursue additional federal funding. Staff discussed anticipated tree-removal, treatment, and replacement costs, but requested no council action at this meeting. Council also noted that a previously approved contract with Thomas Consulting Group, not to exceed $50,000, is assessing data-center-related recommendations, with a public update expected in January. No new action on that contract was taken.