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Milwaukie says IGA with Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde underway; heron sculptures installation expected next spring
Summary
City staff told council an intergovernmental agreement with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will place three seasonal heron sculptures at Milwaukie Bay Park; city will fund the concrete/metal bases and staff expect minor construction in the park within two months and art placement in March during salmon run programming.
City staff told the Milwaukie City Council on Oct. 13 that an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is moving forward to place three seasonal heron sculptures in Milwaukie Bay Park to coincide with the salmon run.
City Recorder Scott Stauffer reported the IGA was signed last year and that city staff and tribal staff have secured a contractor for the site work. The city’s role under the IGA includes paying for the concrete and metal bases that will support the artworks. City engineer Jen (last name not provided) and Camilo (staff title not provided) led a first on‑site meeting with tribal and Park District staff, and staff expect to see minor construction (pouring concrete and placing posts) in the park within roughly two months. Potentials for seasonal programming and ceremonial events tied to the sculptures were discussed; the tribal representative told staff this week they planned to release funding to three artists to begin fabricating the works for placement next March.
Councilors framed the project as a collaboration that recognizes the Clackamas people’s historical and cultural connections to the Willamette corridor. No funding vote was taken on Oct. 13 — staff said the city’s obligation under the IGA is to prepare installation bases and that additional announcements would follow as programming plans solidify.
