Canby council asks for street‑fee recommendations and timelines; South Ivy, North Pine moves continue

Canby — Transportation updates were a major part of the council’s goal‑setting session. A task force assembled last year to develop a street‑maintenance fee continues to meet; councilors asked staff to return with the task force’s recommendations and a proposal for implementing a fee with an inflation index so the fee does not lose purchasing power over time.

Public works staff reported the county‑road integration work is proceeding in phases. South Ivy (the segment inside the city limits) is expected to be complete and integrated by an October date provided in the meeting; the proposed North Pine transfer from county to city is under negotiation and staff will return with a recommended approach and cost estimate. Several roads near the edge of Canby’s urban growth boundary were described as “half streets” and the council asked staff to evaluate whether it makes sense to negotiate full‑road transfers with the county or to adjust schedule and funding expectations for future annexations.

The council also confirmed that the Transportation System Plan update and the comprehensive plan update are on a parallel schedule, with technical work planned for completion in summer 2025 and adoption targeted for the fall.

An ODOT grant of $250,000 will fund concept planning for county‑road integration and concept plans in fiscal year 2025–26, staff said. Councilors asked that staff include cost and implementation details when bringing back the recommendations so the council can evaluate funding options during the next budget cycle.

Next steps: staff will bring the street‑fee task force report and recommendations, provide a cost estimate and timeline for South Ivy and North Pine integration and a phase‑2 evaluation of other county roads that may be considered for transfer.