River Street Ad-hoc Committee Meeting - July 17, 2026

The City of Newberg's River Street Ad-hoc Committee met on July 17, 2026, to discuss the ongoing River Street improvement project. Key procurement-related topics included the project timeline, design phases, and upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for surveying and consulting services. The committee received a detailed presentation from the Oregon Department of Forestry regarding the impact of the project on street trees, including recommendations for tree removal, replacement, and preservation strategies. Discussions also covered design considerations such as raised intersections for traffic calming, ADA compliance requirements, and minimizing impacts on private property. Motions were passed to prioritize tree protection and replanting in the project scope and to continue exploring raised intersection options. The committee planned to focus on tree-related issues and raised intersections in the next meeting, aiming to finalize input before issuing the RFP and advancing design phases. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but clear action items were established to guide future procurement and design decisions.