City Commission Mid-Biennium Goal Update Retreat - August 11, 2026

The City of Oregon City's City Commission held a mid-biennium goal update retreat on August 11, 2026, focusing on a comprehensive review of the city's two-year budget cycle, fiscal status, and progress on various commission goals. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on capital improvement projects such as the Oregon City pool and Oregon Trail Museum redevelopment, with a $2.4 million Metro parks and nature grant recently secured. The commission also reviewed progress on infrastructure projects like water system improvements, noting favorable bid outcomes and ongoing environmental assessments for public works properties. Additionally, the city is advancing a six-year parks capital improvement plan and pursuing grant funding for projects including a replacement boat ramp at Clackett Park, supported by a $1.5 million Metro grant. Procurement outreach efforts were discussed to encourage local businesses to participate in city contracts, tied to business licensing. The commission also addressed IT infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity enhancements, and the implementation of an AI policy. Budget management strategies highlighted savings from unfilled positions and proactive fiscal oversight. The meeting included discussions on community engagement surveys to inform funding strategies for parks and recreation facilities, with plans to refine survey questions to better capture public input on funding methods. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during this session, but several action items related to capital projects, grant applications, and procurement outreach were identified for follow-up.