City Council Meeting 8/18/2026

The City Council meeting of West Linn on August 18, 2026, included significant discussions on local infrastructure projects and community concerns. Key procurement activity involved the approval of a $47,000 contract awarded to Colton Construction for the rehabilitation of the Marylanders sanitary sewer pump station, following a competitive bidding process. Additionally, the council approved a $38.2 million guaranteed maximum price contract amendment with Scansa USA for a major construction project, marking a critical milestone with construction set to begin in fall/winter. The council also reviewed and directed staff to initiate a public notification process for updating the city's water system development charges, reflecting adjustments to better align with infrastructure needs. Community concerns about noise, light, and property damage related to an ongoing Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction project were addressed, with council members expressing intent to pursue legal avenues to remove ODOT's noise exemption in the city code and to hold ODOT accountable. The council planned to send a letter to ODOT and state representatives and scheduled further discussions on noise ordinance changes. Other agenda items included adopting a code of conduct ordinance for city property and ongoing audit committee updates. Overall, the meeting balanced procurement approvals for essential public works with responsive measures to community environmental and quality-of-life issues.