City Council Work Session - 06/02/2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on June 2, 2026, focused extensively on capital improvement projects and grant funding opportunities related to parks and green spaces. Council members discussed a list of potential projects totaling approximately $600,000 in matching funds needed over five years, with considerations about staff capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The council deliberated on prioritizing projects in coordination with Metro's participatory budgeting process, with a grant award announcement scheduled for July 21, 2026. Specific projects discussed included habitat restoration, accessible park amenities, and a nature-based play area, with attention to intergovernmental agreements and permitting complexities. The council also debated the feasibility and safety concerns of a proposed swim dock at Milwaukee Bay Park, emphasizing the need to avoid delays to the larger Phase 3 park project. Additionally, the session included discussions on the management and maintenance of green spaces, funding strategies, and the integration of community engagement in project planning. The meeting concluded with updates on behavioral health services and library operations, highlighting community support initiatives. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but action items included further evaluation of project prioritization and capacity assessments ahead of the July grant announcements.