City Council Regular Session 1/21/2025

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a regular session on January 21, 2025, where key procurement and development topics were discussed. The council approved a contract with RA Roth Construction for the downtown curbs and storm improvements project (CIP number 2021-DT58). They also authorized an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with Clackamas County for fiber optic connection services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Harrison and Main site redevelopment, a long-standing project involving the city and Metro. Council members discussed priorities including preserving community event and farmers market space, parking needs, and housing development. The council emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach with Metro to balance these priorities and explore creative design solutions. Additionally, the council reviewed legislative priorities and lobbying strategies, including potential funding requests for Milwaukee Bay Park and concerns about utility rate increases by PGE. A letter to PGE regarding rate hikes and infrastructure spending was proposed, and support for House Bill 2537 addressing veterans' healthcare access was discussed, with plans to draft a letter to the VA. The meeting concluded with motions to adjourn after these discussions.