City Council Regular Session 11/04/2025

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a regular session on November 4, 2025, where key procurement-related discussions focused on ongoing negotiations with the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) regarding the Milwaukee Bay Park project. The council reviewed the status of draft intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) and planned a special session to discuss these agreements in detail. Additionally, the council discussed developing a green space management plan to establish a transparent and equitable framework for public-private partnerships in city parks, including potential processes for soliciting and evaluating proposals for park use. The council also considered a letter of support for a FEMA hazard mitigation grant application by the Elks Lodge to retrofit an annex as an emergency response facility, with a funding request of approximately $260,000 for solar panels and building improvements. Water quality testing in Milwaukee Bay Park was discussed, with concerns about costs, regulatory implications, and the need for public information to address stigma around water safety. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the council approved the consent agenda including a resolution authorizing a financing application with the Oregon Health Authority for a raw water pipeline construction project.