Milwaukie City Council Special Session - 11/13/2025

The City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a special City Council session on November 13, 2025, focused on negotiations and agreements related to Milwaukee Bay Park (MBP). The council reviewed the history and current status of cooperative intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD), discussing amendments to the 2008 cooperative IGA and a new Milwaukee Bay Park IGA. Key procurement-related topics included capital improvements, asset capitalization, funding allocations including System Development Charges (SDCs), project management responsibilities, and maintenance and programming roles. The city aims to have MBP development substantially completed by the end of 2027, with the city assuming project management and maintenance responsibilities. The council unanimously approved a motion to respond to NCPRD with the discussed terms and requested a reply by December 2, 2025, aiming for signed agreements by year-end. Public testimony highlighted concerns about equitable use of SDC funds and park maintenance costs. The meeting emphasized transparency, fiscal responsibility, and timely progress on the park's development.