April 14, 2025, minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 14, 2025
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON,APRIL 14,2025
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Lonergan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lonergan Present
Councilor Cantu Present
Councilor Cornwell Present
Councilor Schaub Present
Councilor Brizuela Absent
Councilor Grijalva Present
Councilor Wilk Present
Staff Present: City Attorney Granum, Assistant City Administrator Row, Economic Development
Director Johnk, Special Projects Director Wakely, Community Development Director Kerr, Police
Chief Millican, Community Services Director Cuomo,Assistant City Attorney Killmer,Public Affairs
and Communications Manager Guerrero, Finance Director Turley, Community Relations Manager
Herrera, City Recorder Pierson
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Mayor Lonergan thanked the Blazers and Moda Center for granting the City$38,080 to go towards the
Settlemier Park project. He also thanked Jamie, Jesse, and Renata for their work on getting this grant.
Mayor Lonergan stated that on April 2nd the North Marion Tourism Collaborative held a networking
event at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and thanked Jamie and her team for being a part of that fun evening.
Mayor Lonergan stated that he and Councilor Wilk attended the State of the County address and a few
of the things talked about were some answers for waste disposal, the drawing down of Detroit Lake
that's been set off for a year, social services, mental health, and affordable housing.
Mayor Lonergan stated that he attended a breakfast honoring the Woodburn Fire District and
Woodburn Ambulance at the Masonic Lodge Saturday morning.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The State of the City Address will take place on Friday at city hall and will be part of the Woodburn
Chamber of Commerce Greeters.
A scheduled meeting between County Commissioners and North Marion County cities that was to take
place on Wednesday has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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The Budget Committee will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at
city hall.
PRESENTATIONS
Woodburn Art Scholarship — Assistant City Attorney Killmer provided an overview of the Public
Arts and Mural Visual Arts Scholarship Program. Economic Development Director Johnk announced
the scholarship candidates: Hailey Helzer, Bill Cortes, and Yazmin Lopez Chavez. Catherine
Johnstone,Art Teacher at Woodburn High School, shared the candidates biographies and described the
artwork of Hailey Helzer and Bill Cortes. Yazmin Lopez Chavez presented information about herself
and her artwork.
Economic Development Director Johnk provided a brief overview of the American Dream project that
the City is working on that will highlight business success stories in Woodburn.
Park SDC Update—Community Services Director Cuomo stated that this review follows the recent
update to the Park Master Plan, which is a common trigger for reassessing SDC fees to reflect new
capital investment plans along with several other components. He noted that park SDC fees have
typically ranged from $4,000 to $4,500, with annual increases tied to the construction cost index,
however,this year, the usual January adjustment was skipped in anticipation of a rate change from
the updated methodology. Steve Donovan, Donovan Enterprises Inc. provided a brief history of
parks SDC's, discussed the policy issues concerning SDC's, and provided details on the current fees
and the proposed fee.
Marion County Safety Coordinating Council—Mayor Lonergan stated that he is a part of the
Marion County Safety Coordinating Council, and he shared that at the meeting last week they had a
long discussion about their concerns with the uptick in juvenile crime. Chief Millican provided some
statistics on gun violence involving juveniles and noted that enforcement is a piece of helping prevent
this but it really starts at home with the parents and education.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of March 24, 2025,
B. Traffic Enforcement Report for January—March 2025
C. Building Activity for March 2025
D. City Council FY 2025/26 Goals
Motion: Schaub/Cantu... approve the consent agenda as presented.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and Cantu
voting "aye." [5-0]
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3277 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE WOODBURN FLOOD PLAIN
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (WDO)
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3277. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there
were no objections from the Council. Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report.
City Attorney Granum stated that the City is following some litigation that has been filed in regard to
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this legislation and if there are any changes the Council will be updated. On roll call vote for final
passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk, Cornwell, Schaub, and Cantu
voting "aye." [5-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3277 duly passed.
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES TO ALDRICH CPAS +
ADVISORS LLP.
Finance Director Turley provided a staff report. He introduced Jessica Luther-Haynes and Cyrus Ward
with Aldrich CPAS + Advisors LLP. He noted that Jessica is a certified CPA and a certified fraud
examiner. She has over 17 years of experience in municipal audit and will be the senior manager and
the main contact for the City.He added that Cyrus Ward is a certified CPA and has 9 years of municipal
audit experience, and he will be the manager on site for our audit.
Motion: Schaub/Wilk... award a Contract for Professional Audit Services to Aldrich CPAs +
Advisors LLP for an amount not to exceed$416,240.00 over a three (3)year period with the option for
three (3) one year contract extensions and authorize the City Administrator to sign the Agreement.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and Cantu
voting "aye." [5-0]
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW
APPLICATION FOR "CHECKPOINT 211 FOOD CART POD" AT 2010 MOLALLA ROAD
(TAX LOT 051W08DA00400)
Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report. The Council declined to call this item
UP.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Assistant City Administrator reported the following:
• Following City Council approval of the US Market gas station project, an appeal was filed
with LUBA. Staff, especially Brenda Bravo and Chris Killmer,worked intensively to compile
and submit the extensive record. Shortly after submission, the appeal was withdrawn.
• The Budget Committee Meeting will take place Saturday, April 26t' at 9:00 a.m.
• The Charter Review Committee met on Saturday and went through the process of reviewing
the existing charter. The next meeting will take place on May Bch at 3:00 p.m. and following
will be a discussion on Council stipend at 4:00 p.m.
• The Easter Egg hunt takes place Friday at Legion Park and at the pool on Saturday.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Cornwell stated that she had a nice time at the Masonic Lodge breakfast and that city hall
grounds are looking good and fresh for spring.
Councilor Schaub stated that she attended the breakfast honoring first responders at the Masonic Lodge
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and after attended the Charter Review Committee meeting.
Councilor Wilk stated that he also attended the breakfast at the Masonic Lodge and it is a historic gem
started by the founder of Woodburn. He also noted that the City helped fund some needed
improvements through URA.
Councilor Cantu stated that she looks forward to the State of the City.
Councilor Grijalva stated that Saturday was a good time, it was great to recognize our first responders.
Mayor Lonergan stated that there is a lot going on in Woodburn and thanked the Council for being
involved and participating.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Cornwell/Cantu... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and Cantu
voting "aye." [5-0]
Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
APPROVED
FRANK LONE"ZAN, MAYOR,��'
ATTEST
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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