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Riverwalk ribbon‑cutting set for later this month; PGE substation agreement and tight reserves cited as outstanding issues

3683254 · June 5, 2025
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Staff reported the Riverwalk phase‑one completion and upcoming community events, and said a PGE agreement is needed to secure a business grant for a substation; staff also warned that city reserves are low and emphasized supporting commercial and industrial development to rebuild revenue.

City staff told the St. Helens City Council on June 4 that the first phase of the Riverwalk project is complete and that the city is planning a ribbon‑cutting and a sequence of weekend events, but that a pending agreement with Portland General Electric (PGE) must be finalized before a business grant tied to a substation can proceed.

“Mark councilor Gunderson's appointment on the Columbia Learning Center board is coming due,” John (staff member) said, and then…

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