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Council finds unsafe structure, directs surplus and RFP for Eagle Osprey boat

St. Helens City Council · March 19, 2026

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Summary

Council adopted Resolution No. 2068 finding an unsafe structure at 59974 Bonnie Lane and moved to declare the Eagle Osprey boat surplus and seek proposals for its lease and operation; councilors also approved routine consent items and adjourned after brief reports.

The St. Helens City Council on Wednesday adopted Resolution No. 2068, determining that an unsafe structure exists at 59974 Bonnie Lane and directing that a notice to abate the nuisance be posted on the premises.

A motion to approve Resolution No. 2068 was made, seconded and carried during the meeting. The council then moved through consent items, approving library board meeting minutes and the accounts payable list.

In work-session action, a councilor moved to direct City Administrator Walsh to bring a resolution on April 1 declaring the Eagle Osprey boat surplus; the council also directed the administrator to draft a request for proposals for lease and operation of the vessel. Both motions were seconded and recorded as carried.

During public comment, allegations about police bodycam tagging and disciplinary outcomes were raised; the chair stated that the footage had not been deleted but was not tagged, and noted that comprehensive review of documents was necessary to avoid incomplete narratives.

Council members exchanged brief reports. Council President Schilder praised the St. Helens girls basketball team and the meeting was adjourned.

The council did not take final action on zoning or land-use approvals in the meeting; the actions recorded are a resolution to abate for a specific property, and administrative direction to prepare a surplus declaration and RFP for a city asset.