City Council Meeting 5-12-26

The City Council meeting of West Linn on May 12, 2026, focused significantly on procurement and capital improvement projects. A key agenda item was the approval of the 2026 Safe Routes to School construction contract, awarded to DND Construction and Utilities, Inc. for $576,967. This project, funded by the 2018 general obligation bond, aims to improve pedestrian safety near Sunset Primary School with new sidewalk infill sections. The council discussed the contractor's prior successful work and community engagement efforts that influenced the project design. Additionally, the council deferred the water system development charge methodology update to a future meeting to allow for further details. The city manager also reported on the successful access to $2.5 million of a $5 million state grant for the Abernathy Bridge waterline replacement project, highlighting the collaborative effort to secure and manage these funds. The meeting included discussions on community advisory group participation, upcoming projects, and ongoing city initiatives such as the waterfront community vision plan, which recently received a good governance award. Overall, the meeting emphasized transparency, community involvement, and strategic funding for infrastructure improvements.