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Consultant lead David Brokaw and project consultant Nancy Krasher described the origin of the project as a petition from the Charbonneau neighborhood submitted in November 2023 requesting accommodations for walkers and bicyclists. Krasher said outreach to date has been extensive: a Let’s Talk Wilsonville survey with GIS‑tagged comments, over 400 unique submissions citywide, a Charbonneau Country Club survey that alone collected roughly 270–290 responses, and a March \"fireside chat\" meeting that drew more than 100 attendees.

Project scope and priorities: Staff said the highest priorities from outreach are (1) a continuous pathway around French Prairie Road, (2) improved surface conditions and removal of trip hazards, and (3) safer crossings, lighting and enforcement at key intersections. Krasher told council the existing path is not ADA‑compliant in many sections and often is degraded by tree roots and steep slopes.

Alternatives, costs and pilot testing: The team is developing multiple design alternatives that will be evaluated for tree impacts, geometry (slopes and cross slopes), maintenance access, business deliveries, and cost. To test community acceptance of lane‑repurposing options, staff plan to deploy a pilot with cones to temporarily reallocate part or all of a traffic lane for nonmotorized use in one or more locations so residents can experience the effect before the city advances a permanent design.

Contested issues: Staff acknowledged a core controversy in Charbonneau: whether to repurpose existing vehicular lanes for a continuous pathway. Some residents and business stakeholders oppose lane reduction; others favor reallocation to make travel safer for pedestrians, cyclists and people using mobility devices. Councilors who live in Charbonneau voiced appreciation for the outreach and urged the project team to preserve trees and reflect neighborhood preferences.

Next steps: The project will move from alternatives development to community review, a pilot testing phase, and then a preferred alternative that staff will bring forward as a candidate capital improvement project. Staff emphasized the community-led nature of the design process and said any preferred alternative will come back to council for funding and final approval.

No council action was taken at the meeting; the presentation was an informational update and an opportunity for council input.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Work Session Meeting, Regular Meeting & State of the City, May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and consultants updated the Wilsonville City Council on May 5 about plans to create a continuous, ADA‑compliant pathway around Charbonneau’s French Prairie Road and announced a pilot test to let residents experience lane‑repurposing options.","taxTitle","Wilsonville, Clackamas County, Oregon","taxId",70310,"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},6240748,"Council approves three-year tourism marketing contract with J. Ray; councilors seek stronger reporting and retain cancellation flexibility",4143,825000,4968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318746-bf57d4456f80e4d05de0e3b137d8a86c&start=825&end=4968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318746-bf57d4456f80e4d05de0e3b137d8a86c/thumbnail_825000.jpg","/articles/6240748/Wilsonville/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Council-approves-three-year-tourism-marketing-contract-with-J-Ray-councilors-seek-stronger-reporting-and-retain-cancellation-flexibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240748-2370bd7617809cab87794acfd3f1bc5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169706&Signature=cMRhoO9wb4aqefUFwYOA1Nr8NspoZzQMxC0hfB6ENUbXHLK2Jpae1bCEGnzbwQm4GqBsXo~0RWwigJsN4yhpONu0okEzWN7whDh1rDVKfKCEnwvEZku1ZVGCvBB01jr2QsNPRlnnjtwU4o09L73OxKMZ3kSWS~SZOcL-s0A2akJye4QzfohyqGfWyFafz3hHTElO83bC~AGI59x9c4HZ3KxL40xffUfAfz2rx~6l4OV~NSbyKvTvaH3MJXIYylJPyfyQUnLZRCN6jTLSH0SCseqlKQaHKu26TZObXd2ByaGojPYjHog3zy~2MkclcHMNjOU-E6cDpebPPj-eq6mANA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wilsonville City Council voted 5–0 on May 5 to approve Resolution 3186, authorizing the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with J. Ray Ads and PR Inc. for tourism promotion and destination marketing services for Explore Wilsonville.

The contract recommended by the Tourism Promotion Committee is a three‑year agreement with two optional one‑year extensions and an annual budget ceiling of $200,000. Staff liaison Zoe Mobert told council the work covered website management, social media, content creation, itineraries and targeted digital campaigns under the Explore Wilsonville brand; the contract was the outcome of a formal RFP process that drew five proposals from firms in California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Canada.

Why it matters: Transient lodging tax revenues that the city receives from hotel properties come with state rules that require a portion of the funds be spent on marketing to potential visitors from more than 50 miles away. The marketing contract funds the city’s Explore Wilsonville efforts and the annual implementation plan adopted by the Tourism Promotion Committee.

Council debate and amendments: During discussion one councilor moved to amend the proposed contract to a one‑year term rather than the recommended three years plus optional extensions, citing concerns about rapid change in digital marketing and the potential for vendor fatigue. The motion was seconded but withdrawn after city staff and the city manager explained two key points in the proposed agreement: (1) a short-cancellation clause that allows the city to terminate without cause with seven days’ notice and to pay only for services rendered to date, and (2) a budgetary protection that prevents the city from being bound beyond appropriated funds in future budgets.

Mobert outlined the procurement process: an RFP published February 3, five responses received, and the Tourism Promotion Committee’s unanimous recommendation following finalist interviews on April 2. She said J. Ray’s proposal emphasized a local campaign consistent with the city’s newly adopted tourism development strategy and that committee members were satisfied with the firm’s experience and work over the prior five years.

Council oversight request: Council members asked staff to return with clearer performance metrics and reporting formats to avoid \"autopilot\" reporting and to allow regular review of digital performance measures. One councilor said additional data points provided by staff ahead of the meeting helped in evaluating the contract and requested continued, detailed reporting.

Vote and next steps: After discussion, Council President Carolyn Berry moved approval; the motion passed unanimously. Staff will finalize the agreement and begin the transition work with J. Ray once the manager executes the contract. Council directed staff to provide more detailed, periodic performance data tied to the contract deliverables.","The City Council approved Resolution 3186 to contract with J. Ray Ads and PR Inc. for Explore Wilsonville tourism promotion. A councilor sought a one‑year contract but withdrew the amendment after staff explained contract termination and appropriation clauses; council members asked staff for more data reporting and oversight metrics.",{"_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},6240754,"Wilsonville committee recommends five community enhancement projects, staff outlines funding rules",347,65000,412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318746-bf57d4456f80e4d05de0e3b137d8a86c&start=65&end=412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318746-bf57d4456f80e4d05de0e3b137d8a86c/thumbnail_65000.jpg","/articles/6240754/Wilsonville/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Wilsonville-committee-recommends-five-community-enhancement-projects-staff-outlines-funding-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240754-cec633ef76b3b26ad68249de24fb6d30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169706&Signature=ckQiu7rQ9g7ra8DIKW3S01Dix5AdE~JCCxHKdHaIf8IjevAQ2LhO5SnmJOgzeMbOB7fB4V9jGpiEC-XWaEn2oxSzXSkDZr5wlTRCDTrNRtnCyT3e4a982eovOviag0zXs0SJtPEQ8H73ZKP~pKHfl5y25Z9T7zW3B98bTteaKpJH6V2mbQ2BS5pyatYcU2n7NFVChrMxE6VkMB-cVirQvChMENBVuUVQZlvYRoyuhbWxQewzEWodKi6ev4cMtXhaCReuy~KCqUcUsRwIDl-atJAyV6Muw7J0UEznVge~MDbjKxJzCeS45d9O0VlB2ooe0jYx4GC9AJGaPkkYXEaTew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wilsonville Community Enhancement Committee has unanimously recommended five projects for funding in the coming fiscal year, city staff told the City Council during its May 5 meeting.

The recommendation follows a competitive application round that opened in January, drew no initial applicants, was extended to March and produced six total applications, five of which were advanced to the committee for consideration. The projects recommended for council consideration include improvements at Sharpenaux Community Foundation’s French Prairie Road corners, the Natural Resources Department’s Community Wildlife Connections maintenance, Parks Department wayfinding in Memorial Park, security and site changes at Heart of the City, and relocation support for Wilsonville Community Sharing’s move to the West Station transit-oriented development site.

Why it matters: The Community Enhancement program is one of the city’s small, locally focused grant programs. It typically receives roughly $70,000–$80,000 a year from a waste-fee–linked revenue stream, with an additional community-investment portion averaging about $35,000 per year. City staff said those streams are limited and that awards cannot replace other funding sources; council action is required for any increase to a project award.

Staff liaison Zoe Mobert (assistant to the city manager and liaison to the Community Enhancement Committee) explained program basics to council: applicants must be located inside the city limits, be a local government, school, or nonprofit, meet at least one program goal, and propose a one‑year timeline with the possibility of a one‑year extension. Mobert said the timeline requirement was shortened from two years after projects began to extend beyond the original schedule.

Mobert said the program has funded dozens of projects over its history but that there are mismatches between requests and readiness. \"This is a reimbursement program,\" she told council, describing the typical grant payment structure for nonprofits. \"We work with nonprofits to make sure that they are getting reimbursed in a timely and regular manner, because they have to put a little bit of money out first.\" She added that unspent allocations remain available but that any additional funding over an approved ceiling requires council approval.

Committee considerations and outreach: Staff said outreach uses the city Messenger, social media and direct notices to a nonprofit list; the committee also does targeted outreach when appropriate. The committee added a new program goal this year to support arts and cultural educational programming, though staff said no applicants this cycle explicitly applied under that new goal.

Next steps and caveats: The committee’s recommendation will be placed on a future council consent agenda for formal award. Staff cautioned that the recommended amounts are ceilings and that projects must complete required permitting and demonstrate readiness. Mobert noted that two city councilors sit on the committee (Council President Carolyn Berry and Councilor Chevlin) and that Metro Councilor Rosenthal is ordinarily a committee participant but did not take part this year.

Councilors responded positively in the work session, noting the balance of projects supporting safety, wildlife education, wayfinding and nonprofit operations. One councilor asked what happens if a project spends less than its award; Mobert reiterated that the program is reimbursement-based and that remaining budget would remain available for other projects in that fiscal year only with council action.

The committee’s recommendation, staff materials and the full list of proposed projects will be presented for council action at the next regular meeting.","The Wilsonville Community Enhancement Committee unanimously recommended five projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff described how the program is funded, applicant rules, and changes to project timelines intended to speed completion.","actionData","errors"]

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