Council Work Session 12/18/2024 02:00 PM HYBRID: Council Chambers & Zoom (details below)

CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER

VISITOR COMMENTS - Limited to three (3) minutes per speaker

DISCUSSION TOPICS - The Council will take a break around 4:00PM

• 1.2:10PM - Introduction of New Police Officer Mark Kletke and Newly Promoted Sergeant Jeremy Howell

• 2.2:15PM - Presentation by Parks & Trails Commission on Milton Creek Woodland Reserve Project - Chair Scott Jacobson

• Milton Creek - City Council Presentation - 18 Dec 2024.pdf (16.12 MB)

• 3.2:35PM - Update on Waterfront Redevelopment Project

• PublicWorks-WaterfrontProjectUpdate_December 18, 2024.pdf (1.03 MB)

• 4.2:55PM - Consideration of Application from Kaelyn Cassidy of the Columbia County Spotlight to Qualify as a Representative of the News Media to Attend Council Executive Sessions

• Request from Kaelyn Cassidy of the Spotlight to Attend Executive Sessions.pdf (0.70 MB)

• 5.3:05PM - Discussion regarding Leasing Vacant Space at Columbia Learning Center for the Makerspace - Councilor Gundersen & Councilor Hubbard

• 2024.11.25 Columbia Center Makespace Expansion.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 2024.11.21 Makerspace Expansion Layout.pdf (0.12 MB)
• 2024.12.11 Makerspace Users.pdf (0.13 MB)
• 2024.12.11 Library Board Letter of Support for Makerspace Expansion.pdf (0.11 MB)
• CLC Letter of Support for Markerspace Expansion.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 6.3:15PM - Review Proposed Revisions to Job Descriptions - City Administrator John Walsh

• PROPOSED 2024 REVISIONS - Communications Officer - PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL 121824.pdf (0.23 MB)
• PROPOSED 2024 REVISIONS - Deputy City Recorder - PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL 121824.pdf (0.18 MB)
• PROPOSED 2024 REVISIONS - Administrative Billing Specialist - PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL 121824.pdf (0.24 MB)
• PROPOSED 2024 REVISIONS - Building Permit Technician - DRAFT 121024.pdf (0.24 MB)
• PROPOSED 2024 REVISIONS - Community Development Admin Asst - PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL 121824.pdf (0.29 MB)

• 7.3:25PM - Review Request for Proposals Document for Forest Management Services - City Administrator John Walsh

• RFP - St. Helens - Forest Management Services.pdf (0.48 MB)

• 8.3:35PM - Review Draft Amended Library Board Bylaws - Library Director Suzanne Bishop

• 2024.12.9 Amended Board Bylaws for Council Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 9.3:45PM - Report from City Administrator John Walsh

ADJOURN

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Following the conclusion of the Council Work Session, an Executive Session is scheduled to take place to discuss:

-    Real Property Transactions, under ORS 192.660(2)(e); and
-    Consult with Counsel/Potential Litigation, under ORS 192.660(2)(h).

Representatives of the news media, staff and other persons as approved, shall be allowed to attend the Executive Session. All other members of the audience are asked to leave the Council Chambers.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

-    December 18, 2PM, Council Work Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    December 18, 7PM, Council Regular Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    December 24-25, Christmas Holiday, City Offices Closed
-    January 1, New Years Holiday, City Offices Closed
-    January 2, 9:30AM, Council Special Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    January 13, 4PM, Parks & Trails Commission, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    January 13, 7:15PM, Library Board, Zoom
-    January 14, 6:30PM, Planning Commission, Council Chambers/Zoom

VIRTUAL MEETING DETAILS

Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84978372022?pwd=HKYlKkRkFOdLZzFCRTXwoW0lZSL4kn.1

Passcode: 055793

One tap mobile:  +13462487799