Council Work Session 02/19/2025 03:00 PM HYBRID: Council Chambers & Zoom (details below)

CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER

ANNOUNCE 2024 CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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

DISCUSSION TOPICS

• 1.3:20PM - Semi-Annual Report from South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce - Outreach Director Jak Massey and Board President Ronda Hills

• Chamber SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT.pdf (0.85 MB)

• 2.3:35PM - Semi-Annual Report from Columbia Economic Team - Executive Director Paul Vogel

• CET City of St Helens Council Semi-Annual Report (1) (1).pdf (3.01 MB)

• 3.3:50PM - Review of RFP for Reservoir Site Selection & Design - Public Works Director Mouhamad Zaher & Engineering Manager Sharon Darroux

• St Helens Reservoir Siting Study - DRAFT FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND APPROVAL.pdf (1.27 MB)

• 4.4:00PM - Discuss Amendments to S. 1st Street - St. Helens Street Intersection Improvements Contract - Public Works Director Mouhamad Zaher & Engineering Manager Sharon Darroux

• R-685 Moore Excavation Contract Amendment 4 - signed 2-12-25.pdf (0.20 MB)

• 5.4:10PM - Review Resolution No. 2039 regarding Draft Revised Financial Policies - Finance Director Gloria Butsch

• Council Memo-Financial Policies.pdf (0.41 MB)

• 6.4:20PM - Review Resolution No. 2037 regarding Final Draft Policy for Executive Session News Media Attendance Application Process - City Attorney Ashley Wigod

• Res No 2037 - Updated Executive Session News Media Attendance Policy Application PENDING 021925.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 7.4:35PM - Discussion regarding Start Times for Council Meetings & Joint Council/Planning Commission Meetings

• 8.4:50PM - Report from City Administrator John Walsh

• 021925 Admin Dept Report.pdf (0.16 MB)

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:

-    February 17, President's Day, City Offices Closed
-    February 19, 3:00PM, Council Work Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 19, 7:00PM, City Council Regular Session, Council Chambers/Zoom

Future Public Hearing(s)/Forum(s):

-    PH: April 16, 6:00PM, Economic Opportunities Analysis Adoption
-    PH: May 7, 6:40PM, Zone Change at 1771 Columbia Blvd.

VIRTUAL MEETING DETAILS

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