Milwaukie City Council Regular Session and Redevelopment Commission - 08/18/2026

The City of Milwaukie, Oregon held a regular City Council session and Redevelopment Commission meeting on August 18, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract with DND Concrete and Utilities, Inc. for the Monroe Street Greenway Central Segment Project (CIP 2023-T38). The council also received a detailed update on the city's efforts to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the water supply, including a $32 million capital improvement project to consolidate water treatment facilities and install granular activated carbon filtration. Funding strategies discussed involved a combination of state revolving loan funds, grants, and potential legislative requests, with attention to minimizing ratepayer impacts. Additionally, the council approved supplemental budget adjustments totaling over $5 million for various projects and operational needs, including collective bargaining agreements and capital improvements. The Redevelopment Commission approved its June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and supplemental budget adjustments for the 2027-2028 biennium. The meeting also included discussions on public safety related to e-bikes and pedestrian safety, as well as community engagement and local business updates.