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07/21/2026 City Council Special Session (part 1 and 2 combined)
Published: Jul 21, 2026
St. Helens Council Selects LGPS for City Administrator Recruitment
The City Council of St. Helens discussed and ultimately voted to direct the interim city administrator to work with Local Government Personnel Services (LGPS) through an existing intergovernmental agreement with the Lane Council of Governments for the recruitment of a new city administrator. This decision followed a discussion of three options: utilizing in-house staff, contracting with LGPS, or hiring an outside recruitment firm. Council members debated the costs, candidate outreach, and perceived legitimacy of each option. The chosen path with LGPS aims to balance cost-effectiveness with a broad candidate search and includes a formal compensation study.
St. Helens Council Authorizes Purchase of Property for New Police Station
The City Council of St. Helens approved Resolution 2088, authorizing the interim city administrator to finalize the purchase of the property located at 1771 Columbia Boulevard for $1,250,000. This property is intended for the new police station construction. The city has been leasing the property, and the purchase agreement was contingent upon the passing of the property owner, Mr. Want. The resolution confirms the payment and authorizes the necessary actions for closing, which is tentatively scheduled for the following Monday. The cost was included in the current budget, as notice of Mr. Want's death was received during budget preparation.
St. Helens Council Approves Police Levy for Voter Consideration
The City Council of St. Helens adopted Resolution 2087, which will submit a five-year local option levy of $1.46 per $1,000 assessed value to voters to fund police services. This decision came after significant discussion clarifying that the levy is intended to stabilize current police staffing levels and services, not to add new staff. Council members and the Police Chief emphasized that failure to pass the levy would necessitate reductions in police services, including patrol coverage and investigative capacity. The resolution aims to maintain 24/7 patrol coverage, support investigative roles, and potentially fund a school resource officer position. The council also addressed public concerns about budget transparency and the allocation of funds.
St. Helens Council Approves Loan Refunding, Service Agreements, and Financial Items
The City Council of St. Helens approved several items, including Resolution 2086 authorizing the refunding of an interim loan from the special public works fund with the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority. They also approved line items for property liability renewal, an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with Lane Council of Governments to extend and expand services, a loan agreement with the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority for the public works fund (B210006), and a promissory note with the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority for the special public works fund (B210006).
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07/21/2026 City Council Special Session (part 2 only)
07/16/26 Transportation System Plan Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting #1
07/15/2026 City Council Work Session
07/15/2026 City Council Public Hearing
07/15/2026 City Council Regular Session
07/06/2026 City Council Special Session
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