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Council asks Kellogg restoration team to brief council Nov. 18 on funding, timeline and sewer options
Summary
After new information surfaced about an expected city cost for sewer relocation tied to the Kellogg restoration project, councilors requested a formal briefing from project leaders (American Rivers/Watershed Council/ODOT) at the Nov. 18 meeting and drafted a letter identifying questions about funding sources, timeline and responsibilities.
Milwaukie councilors on Oct. 13 asked the Kellogg restoration project leadership team to appear at the Nov. 18 meeting to answer specific questions about project funding, responsibilities and sewer‑relocation options after staff reported the project team had anticipated city funding for a pump and sewer relocation.
Councilors said the city needs clarity before committing funds or changing the capital improvement plan. The draft letter the council discussed asks the project leaders to explain the overall funding strategy and outlook; whether prior city allocations (the packet referenced a possible $1,000,000 from the city’s URA fund) or a regional Metro grant (referred to in discussion as about $10,000,000) might be used for sewer or pump costs; and whether alternatives that avoid relocating the sewer line have been fully explored. Councilors also asked whether the path and access elements that tie Kellogg to Milwaukie Bay Park remain viable and how long the existing sewer infrastructure is expected to last if relocation is postponed.
Council members emphasized they support the Kellogg restoration goals but said any city contribution must fit within the CIP process and budget priorities. Staff said the leadership team would be asked to meet council in November and that the meeting should be a discussion rather than a historical re‑presentation. Council also noted potential economic benefits if improved park access brings more visitors to downtown businesses and asked staff to reflect that connection in the Nov. 18 briefing materials.
