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Staff and councilors said some committee and liaison seats must still be filled in January because of contractual obligations or scheduling (for example, audit and voting seats on some regional boards). Mayor Clark asked to work through those time‑sensitive appointments with council members while postponing the remainder; councilors Parsons and Christopher volunteered to fill gaps in January where needed.

Councilors also discussed changing several council positions on internal advisory committees from voting seats to nonvoting liaisons and directed staff to prepare agenda items to revise committee resolutions (including the Keizer Public Arts Commission and the Community Diversity Engagement Committee). The council agreed by consensus to request staff return options so the council can amend committee structures and appointment terms.

The council temporarily suspended the regular agenda rule to take up the postponement motion during the Jan. 6 meeting. Council direction emphasized keeping urgent committee obligations covered while deferring broader assignment changes until the updated rules of procedure are in place.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council 1/6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council voted 6–1 to postpone non‑time‑sensitive committee appointments to the Jan. 20 meeting while retaining or filling time‑sensitive seats. The item followed debate about changing how council liaison votes and assignments are handled.","taxTitle","Keizer, Marion County, Oregon","taxId",54436,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747627,"Keizer swears in three councilors and honors outgoing member; police officer receives life‑saving award",997,669000,1666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d&start=669&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d/thumbnail_669000.jpg","/articles/6747627/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-swears-in-three-councilors-and-honors-outgoing-member-police-officer-receives-lifesaving-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747627-9ece1267c0097acc6a26dc3b4b839c12/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448061&Signature=XfNcveGuRME7OOegX84PV2Z9EA25Uxq9DduHPixX580g1HVbAyVHvgKw3EuvefTMls3hcfgtHnqMXdhxi7ktDsBK7rbxAKJE7LxDx4lE3oZSBsOBOj6O6xETdRV22ym6ID7TrQco~DnkGwjtoE2gaueUrpFocAvuKMj789l6RJA9AjjTSkBMbCMekthIDLD917ACFcr9MG3Mo9G~JSoDzS6s2Ew4LT6FWT9toJctZ7nKzOk48nhX~qQS-3CTprOI5t22DFQpJG6tjVBXL~gK08hUuVvQ6m8IAbDHPDH2k6S9ewj1IAs8t1ldGOhOXnCQwrj6xpUZHXLfSfrrTEuQxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marlene Parsons, Shaney Starr and Kyle Duran were sworn in as Keizer city councilors during the Jan. 6 meeting, and Mayor Cathy Clark administered the oath of office to the councilors and to her own new term.

The meeting opened with Keizer Police Chief Copeland presenting a life‑saving award to Officer Ben Howden, who, Chief Copeland said, “arrived at the residence within 1 minute of the original call” and “immediately began to perform CPR” before medics arrived. Chief Copeland told the council that Howden’s “quick and competent action saved Randy’s life.”

Mayor Clark read a proclamation recognizing outgoing Councilor Laura Reed’s eight years of service and the range of committees and community projects she served on. Reed thanked the city staff, fellow councilors and volunteers, saying she planned to remain active in committees and community work.

Parsons, Starr and Duran each offered brief remarks after being sworn in. Parsons thanked family who joined her swearing‑in, Parsons said she would “faithfully serve the city of Keizer.” Starr noted family and community supporters in attendance. Duran thanked voters and his family for their support.

The council recessed for a reception and reconvened later in the evening for business items and committee appointments.","Marlene Parsons, Shaney Starr and Kyle Duran were sworn in to Keizer City Council on Jan. 6. The meeting opened with a presentation honoring Officer Ben Howden for life‑saving CPR and concluded with remarks from outgoing Councilor Laura Reed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747615,"Gold Star Family memorial project raises $10,000; group seeks donations and in‑kind help to meet April deadline",499,5607000,6106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d&start=5607&end=6106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d/thumbnail_5607000.jpg","/articles/6747615/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Gold-Star-Family-memorial-project-raises-10000-group-seeks-donations-and-inkind-help-to-meet-April-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747615-9bbaa2db2ea7e81fa8b57c02041a1d90/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448061&Signature=oP-92qzMVa8PKEhi0zT4282ck9LHjmd3~EbdJG8tZu~jGryeDtdpoVq-Rk~MNi4CyuwoBQjwDdpBnDRN~RuZYbud28DL3bAiVqW4CwHh18g-PiSwiBNYS9HfkS3lK73vphgsiJcgo7qK34S3tBTj1Cw8N5m3MgqTK5jkx5OkrIjRYpzgLgncGAtBHBHV1TNy604cpG3dJCLQJT-S1QjXNOYoSblEj3MmtgMnjiAuCzeg81FQUgMFjvlqfdXBaUdONuW0mYzuw3U2UavpefaId~vH3vvTrWPHjY3pyzVa4UiPeza4E-js~eXKigGi-e2UMNbeys5ghnySCoO4olhgDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Organizers of a planned Gold Star Family memorial told Keizer City Council on Jan. 6 that the fundraising drive has passed the $10,000 mark and is seeking additional donations and in‑kind services to meet a fabrication funding deadline.

Project volunteers said they must provide approximately 50% of the monument cost (about $30,000) to the Woody Williams Foundation by April 1 to meet a six‑month fabrication lead time needed to have a monument in place by September 2025. Organizers described a mix of small individual donations and larger gifts, noted a pending grant application to the Keizer Parks Board, and reported donated services for site preparation and removal of a tree and water feature.

Matt Lawyer, speaking for the group, said the community response has included many modest individual donations and that momentum would increase once some preparatory site work is visible. Councilors and staff expressed support and gave consensus for volunteer‑led site work and repairs. Organizers asked residents and businesses to contact the project through its Facebook page (Keizer Gold Star Family Memorial Monument) or email for donations and to coordinate in‑kind contributions.

City staff said they would permit donated services for site preparation and that the council expressed no objection to organizers proceeding with volunteer work as offered.","Organizers reported the Keizer Gold Star Family Memorial campaign has raised more than $10,000 toward an initial fundraising goal; they need roughly $30,000 by April 1 to meet fabrication lead times for an anticipated September 2025 dedication and asked the council and community for support and permissive use of donated services.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747618,"Keizer council approves $799,000 purchase of property adjacent to City Hall for police storage",69,9406000,9475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d&start=9406&end=9475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d/thumbnail_9406000.jpg","/articles/6747618/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-council-approves-799000-purchase-of-property-adjacent-to-City-Hall-for-police-storage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747618-649c9c35dacfbe740e9fd8fd5f523c7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448061&Signature=IeV70Z8jZlsGWcz4LkaTrOcJYgzS-UQxoGbNM5lXkOLjk9Caspxx6c66E6xijoUQJ3Afio7RBEHrp39EoprwW0SVoyalQbu9-Uq7wTYQrfrCYN-gAOF6QACao28HjlJKvg-H2dDzzNt2pIQOnIUYptvFGr0gCnbqfIZbM2FKXua9siAg~UJBi1sOJJ5H3qyvt1FG6QE6O89CFlZrkw8v9xORzvnw9WfSNYZnt6sHswXjjsqJTK2GlX0t4v6HJ9Gh88hDkOvpfgiqcYsxT4h5NW3DY2ELhv1SXmL2T94oPO86JrC~LgK5Rle03vtjdXiNT~CncQicGOtFMBRuatRfxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keizer City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to authorize the purchase of property at 4860 Bailey Road NE for $799,000 under Resolution R2025.

City staff told the council the parcel lies directly south of City Hall and includes an existing storage facility that can meet the police department’s longer‑term needs for evidence and larger‑vehicle storage — the use was described as a more cost‑effective option than building new storage. City Manager Adam Brown told the council the property also holds strategic value to the city for future uses beyond evidence storage.

Council President Shaney Starr moved adoption of R2025 and the motion passed without recorded opposition. Staff will proceed with acquisition steps authorized under the resolution.","The council adopted Resolution R2025 authorizing the city manager to buy the property at 4860 Bailey Road NE for $799,000. Staff said the site includes a storage building to address police evidence and large‑vehicle storage needs and provides strategic options for city use.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747610,"Keizer helmet donation program seeks contributions after fitting more than 350 helmets last year",375,5080000,5455000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d&start=5080&end=5455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626760-c354ec5681e3cc0d06ee7d97cb3adf1d/thumbnail_5080000.jpg","/articles/6747610/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-helmet-donation-program-seeks-contributions-after-fitting-more-than-350-helmets-last-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747610-59bff28861518d37ce0a3eb518f1cb7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448061&Signature=G4-q9Rp2RFZIwGEBrHHY58e8KMWOVR540ZiRnGSzldDCwPqtfIqQcPbVnZKmCviGb6Ed82JSjVLccf385k2Uqo0ySKKrpf6DnNDXmfnf-QyFIvyYxDuzLhKdcu9vZNT6fKnI9Q6aboI2hPh0lDCIQLPSpt6MxFF9qI4YcgIaVgoh6J-gPptY6aLVPMeMxR0--9ZpdV2wHAcqNIS7ljEHxVnGzJwPAdl-9k~8loqKenQZ92JnM1GH9mgDY7jvsTHloyOQJ3ZoCdicxW6YvqIQ7VpjQ5DvmsLvBQPXhN5cMk6O6skd6vENXJNCFwqJ2og3oMjF-coYoo-2tJqfD68iyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mary Anne Sangster and volunteers told the council the Keizer Helmet Program has operated since 1997 and has fitted more than 6,000 helmets over its lifetime. Sangster said volunteers fitted about 350 helmets last year at community events and by request, and the program typically charges a small fee ($5 suggested) but provides free helmets in emergency situations.

Organizers said helmets are purchased through a nonprofit supplier and that per‑helmet costs run roughly $13–$20 depending on size and style. They said donations to a designated City of Keizer helmet account help keep supplies on hand and cover shipping. Councilors asked about potential matching funding from local nonprofits; Sangster said local groups such as Rotary or the fire department foundation might be willing to match donations but there were no formal commitments.

Staff explained residents can donate through the city website or bring checks to City Hall, and the program’s volunteers can be contacted directly for fitting events.","The Keizer Helmet Program, active since 1997, fitted roughly 350 helmets last year and organizers asked residents and businesses to donate to a City of Keizer helmet fund to purchase new helmets.","actionData","errors"]

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