City Council Approves Construction of 2.9-Acre Neighborhood Park in Frog Pond West
July 22, 2025 — At the July 21, 2025, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $1.4 million contract with GT Landscape Solutions to begin construction of a new 2.9-acre neighborhood park in Frog Pond West, adjacent to the new primary school. The park, designed after a period of public input in 2023, is to include walking paths, a playground area, outdoor fitness equipment, a small shelter, an open lawn area, and a restored native meadow, among other amenities.
Following a public hearing, on first reading, the Council adopted parking reforms that put the City in compliance with the State’s Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) Program, which is designed to eliminate or significantly reduce minimum parking requirements in local development codes. The State determined that parking requirements often lead to an oversupply of parking, contributing to inefficient land use, reduced walkability, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. While these changes eliminate minimum parking requirements in Wilsonville, data suggests ample parking is typically provided to support the use of new development.
The Council approved a $682,000 contract with DOWL, LLC, to provide 30% engineering design of the Stafford Road Widening Project. This project widens a half-mile segment of Stafford Road, between Boeckman Rd. and Kahle Rd., to improve mobility for all modes of transportation. The project also adds an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk with a flashing beacon at Frog Pond Ln., and new roundabouts at the Kahle Rd. and Brisband Rd. intersections.
To replace the original roof at the Wilsonville Water Treatment Plant, the Council approved a $701,000 construction contract with Garland/DBS. The re-roofing preserves water plant assets and extends the building’s useful life.
To ensure that City’s road infrastructure is being rebuilt by the Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP) in accordance with City of Wilsonville standards following the installation of new water pipeline, the Council approved an amended contract with DOWL that maintains its engineering consulting services through June 2026. DOWL is to provide project management services, attend meetings, observe and inspect roadways along portions of Kinsman Rd., Boeckman Rd., 95th Ave., and Ridder Rd.
Additionally, the Council approved City staff’s use of on-call engineering consultants, as needed, to advance smaller projects more efficiently without time and costs associated with procurement processes.
During Communications, District 13 State Senator Courtney Neron-Misslin delivered a comprehensive summary of the most recent legislative session in Salem. The report detailed her successful advocacy for $1 million to support further analysis in support of the I-5 Boone Bridge Replacement Project.
During City Manager’s Business, City Manager Bryan Cosgrove received the Council’s authorization to engage consultants in work to gather public sentiment from Council members and community members regarding the Town Center Plan.
During the work session held prior to the meeting, the Council approved Economic Development staff’s exploration of a Coffee Creek Land Aggregation Strategy to catalyze new industrial development in the area. If the program were enacted, the City could purchase land from willing sellers using available Urban Renewal funds, and aggregate acreage to ensure that adequately-sized, construction-ready parcels are available for new development.
Legal staff sought the Council’s input on an alternatives analysis to address a Council goal to improve public safety by updating the City’s enforcement of code pertaining to abandoned vehicles and those (including large recreational vehicles) that remain parked for 72 hours or more.
The next meeting of the City Council takes place on Monday, Aug. 4, at 7 pm. A work session is scheduled to precede the meeting. The meeting and the work session are open to the public.
Community members can watch all City Council meetings on cable (Xfinity Ch. 30, Ziply Ch. 32) or online via the City’s YouTube channel: ci.wilsonville.or.us/WilsonvilleTV.
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