City Council Meeting 7-14-26

The City Council meeting of West Linn on July 14, 2026, primarily focused on community concerns regarding House Bill 4037 and a proposed Chandler apartment development. Numerous residents expressed opposition to the bill, citing it as unconstitutional for limiting public input and appeal rights in land use decisions, particularly for the large mixed-use development project. The council acknowledged these concerns and indicated ongoing legal and procedural reviews. Additionally, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Metro to receive $1,418,291 from the 2019 Parks and Nature bond local share program, with future discussions planned to allocate these funds to specific parks projects. The meeting also included appointments to advisory boards, proclamations recognizing Parks and Recreation Month and Farmers Market Week, and approval of a minor correction to the sewer system development charges in the master fees and charges document. The council emphasized continued public engagement and legislative advocacy related to state housing laws.