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The chamber asked council to reserve the city event center on the Friday before the First Citizen banquet to allow volunteers and community groups time to set up. Chamber event staff said the banquet setup requires a half- to full-day move-in (AV gear, decorations, centerpieces) and that many volunteers are small-business owners who need some time outside the typical business day. The chamber said the Friday-before setup is often arranged historically but last year did not include the Friday access and the chamber experienced logistical strain.

City staff described the facility's rental rules and availability and offered a compromise: pencil in the Friday afternoon and evening (e.g., 4-9 p.m.) as tentative hold with a waiver if the facility remains unbooked; the rental fee estimate for a late afternoon-evening booking was roughly $1,000 if an 8-hour minimum is waived. Staff said they could shift on-call staffing to allow later move-in if council agreed, but cautioned that weekday rentals (conferences) sometimes span Monday'Friday and preventing a Friday booking could prevent a weekday rental. Council and staff agreed to look at a consistent policy for nonprofit use and to ensure fairness to all nonprofit partners.

The council concurred with staff to let the chamber tentatively hold the Friday before the banquet if the facility is otherwise unbooked and to have staff finalize details and a consistent nonprofit policy.

Ending: Staff will work with the chamber to pencil in the Friday and return a consistent nonprofit facility-use policy for council review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council 12/16/2024","oneSentenceSummary","The Keizer Chamber reported record holiday-giving activity and asked the council to allow Friday move-in time at the city's event center for the annual First Citizen banquet setup.","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},6675987,"Local haulers say Covanta shutdown will shift volumes to Coffin Butte; medical waste handling and tipping fee impacts expected",444,4573000,5017000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8&start=4573&end=5017","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8/thumbnail_4573000.jpg","/articles/6675987/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Local-haulers-say-Covanta-shutdown-will-shift-volumes-to-Coffin-Butte-medical-waste-handling-and-tipping-fee-impacts-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675987-c2944a3ba9e18ddc6f847b4ba37f0088/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135188&Signature=mmNE5LKkm5TiUiZXhSs~ejfLqzTFHOOO6PPtSc0Q2fnxFF6nDEkz1sF-i2El6jdlFeOo6X-yZydwO4xqqJBPI~gyhlqBzlrOi32RZf4vI-dNrmJE2dD-QeLIS4klLNIxey8zYLOSUPZddEogTBGiISxMWlZdBar~985IlO2qYWVwS2HxiNT409dPIN2jzh15Y3YmiG-83k8-GLO0VZTTCgTndQmS6NcYKTJeRM3Mvp03y3kgoMuuv498AIjEkg5aGJSNgNrFlr5exlEYTcMwgV1F24V4GvRSvAFcMXBE4LvIZAVsVLgIwmq86ht62fun8QcOyj~8wzJg~0UfdmndYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Keizer-area waste haulers updated the council on regional disposal changes tied to the reported impending shutdown of the Covanta incinerator. Sean Edmonds and Ryan Willis told the council that, based on information from Marion County and regional partners, the Covanta facility was expected to close at the end of the calendar year.

Haulers said they have made contingency plans: trucks and personnel are being positioned to route diverted volumes to local transfer stations and Coffin Butte landfill, and partners (including Wheat Transportation and Republic Services) have prepared to take additional tons. The haulers said they expect a short period of operational adjustment and possible brief shutdown activity at Covanta for final operations.

Staff and haulers discussed potential tipping fee effects. Haulers reported that Marion County is conducting internal discussions on tipping-fee adjustments but, at the time of the meeting, no change to Keizer's contracted rates for municipal service was planned for the next year. Haulers said medical waste will be affected: pathological waste that previously burned at the incinerator will need alternative treatment; a local firm, BioClean, can process much of the non-pathological medical waste using sanitation technology, but costs for medical waste disposal are expected to rise significantly for customers because incineration is currently cheaper. Councilors asked staff to track the county conversations and any changes to fees.

Haulers also discussed recycling modernization work required under state legislation and said local depots may be expanded; staff said the city will work with partners and the DEQ process.

Ending: Staff will continue to monitor diversion plans, county fee discussions and communicate changes to customers if tipping fees or medical waste processing costs change.","Local waste-hauler representatives told Keizer's City Council they expect to redirect trash loads after the reported year-end shutdown of the Covanta incinerator and warned medical-waste customers may face higher costs as processing shifts to other providers.",{"_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},6675993,"Keizer parks board and council discuss skate park cover, lighting and possible expansion; staff to consult on master plan amendment",960,992000,1952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8&start=992&end=1952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8/thumbnail_992000.jpg","/articles/6675993/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-parks-board-and-council-discuss-skate-park-cover-lighting-and-possible-expansion-staff-to-consult-on-master-plan-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675993-3d88549d427a12b0e40108584ca5a690/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135188&Signature=FDDsm9Bs6XiewfgV8EdWOEZeeNGPbSt~WmdlvklWP4VrzNMfkPlmQLsBNAcz61LJJZSA1ygdtrZb3Gy~pJCdGKr4go3ELuavGr5xAyfV7grFDW-lWx10ITNmqok3eXtINxRfLs3LSUHMPur0cAcQbC23Ot~yLiza3i~LSAhz089skDgQQjzS54RqrCUuPApNXauleytlogDjnoCtYPSfL1AKXdfV2rAKFKD35BxMHvc0qwgtDrEvdsvItNUsU1BrIRhzIR5nMNfq3OfNy7m988onPSC9jZTMK7bmYypTw6xAUyV2WJonoXlGu~hvIZBELIoXGzJROHCT4Hh6tuwwuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A group of local skate park users presented the Parks Board with drawings, cost estimates and site maintenance ideas and asked the city to consider a cover for the mini bowl, low-level lighting and, in the long term, an extension of the facility.

Parks Board member Lisa Sujica reported the presenters had consulted comparable projects and offered volunteer labor; board members praised the proposal as well prepared. The mini bowl draws skaters from outside the area because of its unique design, Sujica said, but it lacks drainage. The board requested consideration of a cover to reduce weather closures, and low-level sports-field style lighting to allow evening use without creating substantial light spill into nearby neighborhoods.

Councilors asked staff whether System Development Charges (SDCs) or other grants could cover improvements. Assistant city staff said the current parks master plan does not include skate-park improvements and that without amending the master plan the project would not be SDC-eligible. Staff recommended discussing a master plan amendment with the city's consultant. Council gave staff general concurrence to contact the master plan consultant and explore adding generic \"enhancing amenities\" language so future lighting, covers, or expansion would become eligible for financing, rather than approving specific construction designs at this time.

Councilors and the board discussed fundraising and community partnerships; councillors asked the presenters to pursue grants and community donations in parallel with staff discussions about master-plan language and potential SDC methodology updates. One councilor suggested incremental changes (boilerplate language for enhancements) rather than locking the city into a single specific design.

Ending: Staff will open a conversation with the master-plan consultant about language to allow enhancements atKeizer Rapids Park skate facility to be SDC-eligible and will report back to council.","Keizer's Parks Board told the City Council that local skaters presented a detailed proposal asking for a covered mini bowl, low-level lighting and possible future expansion of the Keizer skate park.",{"_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},6676000,"Keizer council approves municipal code recodification, park fee indexing and multiple administrative resolutions",1146,10112000,11258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8&start=10112&end=11258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8/thumbnail_10112000.jpg","/articles/6676000/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-council-approves-municipal-code-recodification-park-fee-indexing-and-multiple-administrative-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676000-b00b554dd31d15bd2c5bf59a0ffcaf38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135188&Signature=DkJv1JNEwaNW-dt8XfCG2gybrpuoOs4jYL9HOr9lvVEGTWvmu2me4qfYx359NqYREUm2fMMsANKxiDtVdQ~dktE-xBsWwhYe~3VsghkUqfTxBBK06hBdObXcixNF3T9o~2LQph8yTFdht4lYizzYn0FAB5~SDYLdwv9koEifs-wTOr--xoD6HBkvQvEtWwknrNXCvZv9q7IraVXncnaPToqyYmdT4ex46OVsFn0G8IroBR1eu88PixTZ-8ODowjHpKAo9XufuAYmIH9LXN09wHmKYm227SPJ-vJfPs9JukfwM8V-UOq6MVpu6Bn~1C1R2QeQGbnN1jceRYhD-P3ZBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keizer City Council on Dec. 16 voted unanimously on a package of ordinances and resolutions including adoption of a new city code, adjustments to park reservation fee indexing, authorization of an intergovernmental agreement with Salem covering radio equipment and transfer of a generator, and several procedural resolutions.

The council adopted the new City of Keizer code—reformatting and consolidating decades of ordinances into a chaptered municipal code—and repealed older resolutions cited in the package. City staff described the recodification as a reorganization and modernization of existing law, not a substantive policy change. The council also approved a resolution to correct an indexing date for Keizer park reservation fees so the fee schedule will index beginning July 1, 2024, as intended by prior policy.

Other approvals included a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a facility-space intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the city of Salem and authorizing disposition of surplus property (a generator) to Salem; adoption of a municipal judge evaluation process and related repeals; and a resolution approving the city engineer's report and declaring the city's intent to form the Clear Lake Commons street lighting local improvement district and setting a hearing. All motions passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance adopting new City of Keizer municipal code: motion carried unanimously (7-0).
- Resolution amending park reservation fee indexing (restore 07/01/2024 indexing): passed unanimously (7-0).
- Resolution authorizing disposition of surplus property and authorizing city manager to sign IGA with City of Salem (generator/space for Salem radio equipment): passed unanimously (7-0).
- Resolution adopting municipal judge evaluation process (repeal of earlier judge-evaluation resolutions): passed unanimously (7-0).
- Resolution approving city engineer's report and declaring intent to form Clear Lake Commons street-lighting LID; hearing set: passed unanimously (7-0).

What the council recorded: minutes and the full compiled code will be published online; staff said a modest annual hosting cost covers the searchable code and that supplements and updates will follow as ordinances change.

The meeting packet and the city recorder's office contain the ordinance texts and staff reports. The city will publish the new code online and notify the public about the timing for when staff will start using the new chaptered references in forms and workflows.

Ending: The council recessed for a brief break after the adoption and returned to complete remaining business later in the evening.","The Keizer City Council on Dec. 16 voted unanimously on a package of ordinance and resolution measures, including adoption of a newly codified City of Keizer municipal code and several administrative actions affecting park fees, intergovernmental radio facilities and municipal court evaluation procedures.",{"_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},6675969,"Keizer Community Food Bank reports higher demand, resolves Food Share issue and requests support",210,4020000,4230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8&start=4020&end=4230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626766-4799d3221ce15ce531163a817fcb93e8/thumbnail_4020000.jpg","/articles/6675969/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-Community-Food-Bank-reports-higher-demand-resolves-Food-Share-issue-and-requests-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675969-290253ee8d451ddfa5a8b6c31b7fbaed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135188&Signature=mmQbjn8DbjVV6mO07UF~wPyDFB3kkkB~rQDDREezUU2wM7~x-ftZzq26YjjtUuE8xxIy8qzzKgOhcL3BMLX9qBCZnT-ipZe-pkJj~xh03nGm3MKrvPkyLzxmGaS1zqznNXSagG0V0pkI2U8Y70ZCavKScGzXBt~0rxFsiUh4OjRjVTjJGlDMLVUBR92hUzZzAkRTvlv7gn5Z5d9ElizTJNKOGLk~CFi4Oo1L8LN0vkmaHnzumLWUcjpqKTkcHomvve2BbC2JEwPmvmJ8S9ZU7p2RCPu0Awo7TysJklJAwFyj8zLM1nAYQElCM6EJbff2HfmPCILqbHcVCvWwyu~l~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judy Lichty, representing the Keizer Community Food Bank, told council the food bank had resolved an operational issue with Marion Polk Food Share and will continue serving clients. She said the building at Faith Lutheran is being sold to Crossroads Fellowship and the food bank will remain at the location; volunteers from that congregation and others had stepped up to support operations.

Lichty reported increased demand in 2024: the monthly average of families served rose from about 123 earlier in the year to 184 in November, and the food bank served more than 200 families on peak Thanksgiving distribution days. The organization switched from providing turkeys to distributing grocery gift cards (about $20 each), which cost the food bank roughly $8,000 this season. Despite volunteer and donor generosity, Lichty said they had to turn away some families during Thanksgiving due to limited food on hand.

Councilors acknowledged the food bank's role and volunteers and urged residents to donate; staff and council noted Oregon Food Bank had visited and that the Keizer food bank's model differs from some other regional distribution models.

Ending: The food bank urged donations and volunteers, and staff offered to continue coordination on operations and facility transitions.","The Keizer Community Food Bank told council it resolved recent issues with Food Share and will continue operations. The food bank reported a marked increase in families served compared with January and earlier months and said donations declined while holiday spending on gift cards required $8,000 of its funds. Staff asked for continued community","actionData","errors"]

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