Council hears stormwater plan update; adoption targeted for May–June

Finance and planning staff and consultants presented an updated stormwater management plan that the city is targeting for adoption in May–June. Jody Behr of YSM Solutions told the council stakeholder comments have been received and addressed and that next steps include coordinating with Willamette Partnership planners to draft code language and developer guidance templates. Behr outlined recommended projects to support future funding, including education, water-quality testing and treatment, mitigation of direct pipe discharges to Mosier and Rock Creeks through potential county and ODOT partnerships, and capturing downtown spring water for vegetation and development use.