River Street Ad-hoc Committee Meeting - August 18, 2026

The City of Newberg's River Street Ad-hoc Committee met on August 18, 2026, to discuss the ongoing River Street improvement project, focusing heavily on the tree replacement plan and street design options. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the project, with committee members emphasizing the need to incorporate design considerations for concrete and raised concrete intersections to enhance durability and traffic calming. The committee debated tree replacement policies, including the number of trees to be replaced per property, homeowner involvement in tree selection, and maintenance responsibilities. They also discussed the project's budget implications, particularly the cost differences between asphalt and concrete materials, and the impact of fluctuating oil prices on asphalt costs. A motion was passed to include concrete and raised concrete intersections in the RFP design requirements, and the committee agreed to forward their recommendations to the City Council for preliminary approval to proceed with the RFP. Future meetings were planned to continue discussions on tree species selection, construction impacts, and related community concerns.