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Why it matters: The manual is meant to bring West Linn’s post‑construction stormwater standards into clearer compliance with the Department of Environmental Quality’s NPDES/MS4 permit, better reflect local soils and terrain than the City of Portland’s manual (which West Linn currently references), and make submittal requirements and design reviews more consistent.

Engineering staff described the background and proposed changes. “It was only 200 pages, which is significantly less than the one we’re using currently,” Clark Lumpkin of the engineering department told the council, noting the draft is shorter than the manual West Linn has referenced from the City of Portland. Staff said they retained construction erosion and sediment controls in the city’s public works design standards and focused the new manual on post‑construction management practices—stormwater facilities such as ponds and infiltration features required when development or redevelopment creates or replaces 1,000 square feet or more of impervious surface.

Consultant and staff comments emphasized clearer submittal lists, stronger reliance on measured soil infiltration rates, and an emphasis on on‑site infiltration to minimize discharge to the city’s storm system. “This permit essentially allows the city to discharge our storm system into state waters ... and we have to meet certain pollution reduction requirements,” Jamieson (engineering staff) said, describing the DEQ permit obligations.

City Attorney (name not specified) summarized the accompanying ordinance staff drafted to give “express authority to adopt and enforce the manual,” and to delegate to the city engineer the ability to revise the document when federal or state requirements change, when industry practices improve, or when best management practices evolve. The ordinance requires any revisions be posted 30 days before they take effect and gives code enforcement and the city engineer authority to enforce the manual.

Staff outlined the timeline: the draft manual will be posted for public comment; staff plans to bring the ordinance to the March 17 special meeting and then return the manual to council for adoption by resolution at the April 14 business meeting after public comment.

Potential impacts for developers: Staff said the manual clarifies and slightly expands submittal requirements to reduce back‑and‑forth reviews, which staff expects will ultimately streamline the permitting process. The manual does not change the types of stormwater facilities required, but it emphasizes infiltration sizing, which staff said may change design approaches and requires accurate soil testing.

No formal action was taken at the work session; council gave informal consensus to move the ordinance and public comment steps forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Linn City Council Work Session March 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City engineering staff and consultants presented a draft West Linn Stormwater Management Manual at the March 3 council work session and said the city will post the manual for public comment before formal adoption.","taxTitle","West Linn, Clackamas County, Oregon","taxId",54065,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074481,"Advocates seek city cooperation to preserve Lady B tugboat; owner to store vessel through 2026",1260,2697000,3957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984189-8282f6f47352faa089811dc4c685ed35&start=2697&end=3957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984189-8282f6f47352faa089811dc4c685ed35/thumbnail_2697000.jpg","/articles/6074481/West-Linn/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Advocates-seek-city-cooperation-to-preserve-Lady-B-tugboat-owner-to-store-vessel-through-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074481-f365eda035859b32364aea12173cefc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194431&Signature=RtLIYQbxny5fHAGIwkEAFPFBWJOuZzbddFLDTDNh4rMacrFziVvcyFxpioUBPnOsCUyCy1pbQrGrm6JtltWhKdPtBBuUIpb3qM~ptDy8idW8G9lo8QF-8HVAf62w2vXyUKh53zgrveEjo5Qjrp59qF4c8DofEpvLqNK8CfK13enDNLE-P4cIAXUHlCbPZkjSObmoTfzaPch5iXu5Wm~Yahi2mEukkUoEtjxFlo6PZ8TtdbDbglYkApGPSLdqAScHqTGq9mF7Lvw8cK7e5UQXl4BV9j4P4bwqWKOlxdbzk7ZaZvGzLH0Ur9T5Zb-dk~x~j9YyaTdQ-O2spiXKwoTiMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Advocates for Willamette Falls Heritage asked the West Linn City Council on March 3 to support preserving the Lady B, a 77‑year‑old, 39‑foot steel tugboat with ties to the city’s logging and river history. The group presented a proposed Willamette Park display, a preliminary budget of $200,000 and said the owner has agreed to store the vessel until about April 2026.

Why it matters: The proposal would preserve a local artifact linked to the timber‑era river economy, create an interpretive exhibit for park visitors and require city participation for siting, permitting and long‑term maintenance arrangements.

Jim Edwards, a board member of Advocates for Willamette Falls Heritage, said the Lady B represents a historic practice of floating logs down the Willamette River and that the tug is “the last remaining 77 year old tugboat built and operated by the Bernard family.” He presented a proposed location at Willamette Park with accessible pathways and a budget that includes $8,000 for design, $20,000 for permits, $125,000 for construction of a permanent display pad, $1,000 to repaint original colors, two maintenance repaints at year 10 and 20 estimated at $3,000 each and a $26,000 contingency.

On funding, Edwards said the advocates have raised $25,000 in two grants—$15,000 from the Kinsman Foundation and $10,000 from PGE—and included those pledges in the $200,000 project total. He also said the tug’s owner, Wilsonville Concrete (the Bernard family), “has now agreed to store the Lady B until approximately April 2026,” giving the advocates time to find a permanent site and complete fundraising and site work.

Staff and council discussed logistics and concerns. Councilor Bonington noted the parks advisory board’s opposition to the proposed Willamette Park site and said the board was not opposed to preserving the tugboat in principle. Councilors asked about contamination, and Edwards said a consultant found lead‑based paint as the only contaminant and recommended removal of loose paint and encapsulation with primer before display. Edwards outlined crane estimates: $3,000 to lift straight up and remove the trailer; a larger crane—costlier than $3,000—would be needed if a swing lift is required.

Council response: Several councilors expressed conditional support for moving forward while reserving site selection and final commitments for a later decision. Council President Baumgardner said she was “open to the idea” and that the extended storage timeline makes community fundraising and partnership work more feasible. Several councilors asked staff to develop a recommendation and legal framework; City Manager John Williams said staff will consult the city attorney and parks staff and return to council with further analysis and a proposal.

Next steps: Staff will coordinate with the advocates and the city attorney to prepare analysis and a proposed agreement, consult with the parks advisory board about siting, provide an interim update to council in the coming two weeks, and aim to return with a recommendation for council consideration in April. The council did not adopt a formal agreement on March 3 but signaled support to proceed to the next step.","Representatives of the Advocates for Willamette Falls Heritage asked the West Linn City Council on March 3 to support preserving the Lady B, a 77‑year‑old steel tugboat; the owner agreed to store the vessel until about April 2026 while advocates pursue fundraising and siting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074491,"West Linn council discusses ODOT jurisdictional-transfer process as option for Highway 43 repairs",698,164000,862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984189-8282f6f47352faa089811dc4c685ed35&start=164&end=862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984189-8282f6f47352faa089811dc4c685ed35/thumbnail_164000.jpg","/articles/6074491/West-Linn/Clackamas-County/Oregon/West-Linn-council-discusses-ODOT-jurisdictional-transfer-process-as-option-for-Highway-43-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074491-4c453da4e778c105a4d7ee0371d96c9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194431&Signature=ckuZGL1hTsfUEScl4K43s-VfTq6H~fo0Wm94a0ymfe0giyusby9IDFKuEiTZwgPtPCdtQwp3OIAYdw4~~iK2fAnciqO1cFXGmoy5GmQOOZCTcVHHLDd08VDwvmJOwaLxRqFDV4iuqPRGX6Uu6M306o6Me9kOfJYp8stYRdMYp2~BjO6LSa92nYMzwNFcaJHSZBoFFWGw-1xuPHeCabEj2YSbouHVBjGxIEpPCn6vhIvSbQ1HM7Zc00VZWZ8RD9yXezvVU4EFMrt0ePRqLWbh-mkX~O68gvKhlvexSDp5GzZXI924bP75CalvZtOAkoZH7A4h2KUZfwoIm~smjb5lQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Bialystoski told the West Linn City Council on March 3 that the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee accepts applications every even‑numbered year and can recommend legislative funding to bring a state highway to a state of good repair.

The discussion centered on whether West Linn should consider pursuing a transfer of Highway 43 from ODOT to the city as a way to secure substantial repair funding. The mayor showed the council the City of Tigard’s application to the committee and its supporting materials, including a committee recommendation of $50,000,000 to the legislature for Tigard’s transfer request.

Why it matters: A successful transfer can unlock state funding for major repairs and give a city more control over future improvements and design choices. Councilors said local control could allow West Linn to pursue traffic calming, bicycle lanes and safety improvements that they said are difficult and costly to achieve through ODOT procurement.

City staff described the committee process and financial expectations. “This committee takes applications and, every even numbered year considers and makes recommendations to the legislature for funding,” Mayor Bialystoski said while introducing the committee’s website and Tigard’s application. He explained the local match expectation: “The local government’s required to put a 20% match for whatever funding you’re requesting to bring the road up to the state of good repair,” and noted that Tigard used maintenance credits over a 20‑year horizon in lieu of an up‑front cash contribution.

City Manager John Williams cautioned that previous ODOT discussions allowed cities to take over a highway “basically in its current condition.” He said the scale of repairs now under consideration is larger: “I think if tens of millions of dollars are potentially in play in the legislature for these, then it’s a much more significant conversation than it used to be.”

Councilors asked practical questions about timing and next steps. Councilor Groner and others noted a current regional transportation timeline that would open applications in September and close in November 2025. Mayor Bialystoski said he plans to monitor the legislative transportation package and attend related meetings; he also plans to accompany Reid Wagner, Executive Director of the Locks Authority, to Washington, D.C., next week for related outreach.

No formal direction or vote was taken. Councilors expressed interest in further study and agreed to continue conversations with staff and ODOT about whether West Linn should pursue an application, while acknowledging that legislative funding is uncertain.

Next steps: Staff and councilors will track the committee schedule and the state transportation package, continue conversations with ODOT staff and the city’s legislative contacts, and return to council for further direction if West Linn pursues an application.","Mayor introduced the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee process and presented Tigard’s recent application as an example. Councilors and staff said the mechanism could bring significant funding but noted uncertainties about legislative approval and long‑term maintenance responsibilities.","actionData","errors"]

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West Linn staff previews city stormwater manual, ordinance to give city engineer enforcement authority

Advocates seek city cooperation to preserve Lady B tugboat; owner to store vessel through 2026

West Linn council discusses ODOT jurisdictional-transfer process as option for Highway 43 repairs