River Street Ad-hoc Committee Meeting - June 25, 2026

The City of Newberg's River Street Ad-hoc Committee met on June 25, 2026, to discuss the design and planning of the River Street infrastructure project. Key procurement-related topics included reviewing and approving a preferred street design option (Option 4), which features two travel lanes with buffered bike lanes and aims to minimize property impact. The committee discussed the need for further design details, including intersection treatments and stormwater management solutions, with considerations for cost and community impact. A motion was passed unanimously to proceed with the current design to enable the city to advance to the next project phases. Additionally, the committee reviewed a draft River Street Tree Program proposal focused on tree preservation, replacement, and maintenance, emphasizing the importance of urban canopy and community involvement. They agreed to develop visual mock-ups of proposed tree species along the street to aid community understanding and support. The committee also voted to remove outdated design plans from the city website and replace them with the preferred option to reflect the current project direction. Future meetings were scheduled to continue design refinement and community engagement efforts.