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Question:   

As far as a FMV (for market value) lease that I have been told the School district now wants to do, doesn't that move them to a for profit tax change and a different tax bracket scenario? Also if that occurred then how does a for profit business then take on a bond? Not sure of legalities in this area but it would seem that they could end up in some serious legal issues. Frankly as poorly as they maintain their buildings I would hate to see them in charge of maintaining that park and library building. 

Answer:

You are correct with your first statement. If the District changes Fox Park and the Library property into a for profit property/area by charging rent, then taxes will be owed to the Clackamas County Tax Assessor.  

A little more information on the taxable property with a FMV lease, that is a possibility, but there are special rules that apply to leases between school districts and cities.  A full legal analysis would need to be performed before we could say with certainty whether or not a FMV lease between the District and City would remove the property tax exemption. 

The City of Molalla cannot answer the portion of the statement question regarding the bond or legalities in the bond area.


-The Molalla Current Project Team  



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  • Share During the repaving project earlier this year, the crosswalk at N. Molalla Ave & Thunderbird was removed. Wondering if/when it will be replaced? Not having a crosswalk here makes it very unsafe, and sometimes impossible, to cross Molalla Ave. Many people walk from Glory Lane and the Shel-Mar neighborhoods and there is not a safe option to cross Molalla Ave at this time. The nearest crosswalk is Toliver and there in not a sidewalk available for most of the way from Thunderbird to Toliver on the west side of Molalla Ave. I look forward to knowing when this situation will be fixed. Thank you! on Facebook Share During the repaving project earlier this year, the crosswalk at N. Molalla Ave & Thunderbird was removed. Wondering if/when it will be replaced? Not having a crosswalk here makes it very unsafe, and sometimes impossible, to cross Molalla Ave. Many people walk from Glory Lane and the Shel-Mar neighborhoods and there is not a safe option to cross Molalla Ave at this time. The nearest crosswalk is Toliver and there in not a sidewalk available for most of the way from Thunderbird to Toliver on the west side of Molalla Ave. I look forward to knowing when this situation will be fixed. Thank you! on Twitter Share During the repaving project earlier this year, the crosswalk at N. Molalla Ave & Thunderbird was removed. Wondering if/when it will be replaced? Not having a crosswalk here makes it very unsafe, and sometimes impossible, to cross Molalla Ave. Many people walk from Glory Lane and the Shel-Mar neighborhoods and there is not a safe option to cross Molalla Ave at this time. The nearest crosswalk is Toliver and there in not a sidewalk available for most of the way from Thunderbird to Toliver on the west side of Molalla Ave. I look forward to knowing when this situation will be fixed. Thank you! on Linkedin Email During the repaving project earlier this year, the crosswalk at N. Molalla Ave & Thunderbird was removed. Wondering if/when it will be replaced? Not having a crosswalk here makes it very unsafe, and sometimes impossible, to cross Molalla Ave. Many people walk from Glory Lane and the Shel-Mar neighborhoods and there is not a safe option to cross Molalla Ave at this time. The nearest crosswalk is Toliver and there in not a sidewalk available for most of the way from Thunderbird to Toliver on the west side of Molalla Ave. I look forward to knowing when this situation will be fixed. Thank you! link

    During the repaving project earlier this year, the crosswalk at N. Molalla Ave & Thunderbird was removed. Wondering if/when it will be replaced? Not having a crosswalk here makes it very unsafe, and sometimes impossible, to cross Molalla Ave. Many people walk from Glory Lane and the Shel-Mar neighborhoods and there is not a safe option to cross Molalla Ave at this time. The nearest crosswalk is Toliver and there in not a sidewalk available for most of the way from Thunderbird to Toliver on the west side of Molalla Ave. I look forward to knowing when this situation will be fixed. Thank you!

    sarah824 asked 8 days ago

    Hello, thank you for your question!

    1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? Yes, the crosswalk at Thunderbird that crosses N Molalla Ave will be re-installed in conjunction with a sidewalk improvement project taking place in that location.  The crosswalk return will be brought up to ADA standards and is expected to start imminently (subject to weather), and should take no more than a few days to complete.  This project is funded in part by the City's new Sidewalk Improvement Grant! 

    The other crosswalk that runs parallel to N Molalla Ave and crosses Thunderbird will be reinstalled in conjunction with the project replacing the crosswalk at N Molalla and Frances.  It is scheduled for replacement by mid-2025.  


    Warm Regards, 

    The Molalla Current Project Team

  • Share Since the repaving of N Molalla Ave, the two crosswalks at Thunderbird St and one at Francis St have not been replaced. There was a Facebook post that the one at Francis St had an issue because of it ending in a driveway, but a solution has been found and is now planned to be completed mid 2025. 1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? 2) Why was the issue at the Francis St crosswalk not planned/accounted for BEFORE removing it when a teen was hit here and died? 3) What are the City’s plans to illuminating the Francis St area to avoid another needless death in our community? on Facebook Share Since the repaving of N Molalla Ave, the two crosswalks at Thunderbird St and one at Francis St have not been replaced. There was a Facebook post that the one at Francis St had an issue because of it ending in a driveway, but a solution has been found and is now planned to be completed mid 2025. 1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? 2) Why was the issue at the Francis St crosswalk not planned/accounted for BEFORE removing it when a teen was hit here and died? 3) What are the City’s plans to illuminating the Francis St area to avoid another needless death in our community? on Twitter Share Since the repaving of N Molalla Ave, the two crosswalks at Thunderbird St and one at Francis St have not been replaced. There was a Facebook post that the one at Francis St had an issue because of it ending in a driveway, but a solution has been found and is now planned to be completed mid 2025. 1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? 2) Why was the issue at the Francis St crosswalk not planned/accounted for BEFORE removing it when a teen was hit here and died? 3) What are the City’s plans to illuminating the Francis St area to avoid another needless death in our community? on Linkedin Email Since the repaving of N Molalla Ave, the two crosswalks at Thunderbird St and one at Francis St have not been replaced. There was a Facebook post that the one at Francis St had an issue because of it ending in a driveway, but a solution has been found and is now planned to be completed mid 2025. 1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? 2) Why was the issue at the Francis St crosswalk not planned/accounted for BEFORE removing it when a teen was hit here and died? 3) What are the City’s plans to illuminating the Francis St area to avoid another needless death in our community? link

    Since the repaving of N Molalla Ave, the two crosswalks at Thunderbird St and one at Francis St have not been replaced. There was a Facebook post that the one at Francis St had an issue because of it ending in a driveway, but a solution has been found and is now planned to be completed mid 2025. 1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? 2) Why was the issue at the Francis St crosswalk not planned/accounted for BEFORE removing it when a teen was hit here and died? 3) What are the City’s plans to illuminating the Francis St area to avoid another needless death in our community?

    Akunstler asked 8 days ago

    Hello, thank you for your questions!

    1) Will the crosswalk at Thunderbird be added back? Yes, the crosswalk at Thunderbird that crosses N Molalla Ave will be re-installed in conjunction with a sidewalk improvement project taking place in that location.  The crosswalk return will be brought up to ADA standards and is expected to start imminently (subject to weather), and should take no more than a few days to complete.  This project is funded in part by the City's new Sidewalk Improvement Grant! 

    2) Why was the issue at the Francis St crosswalk not planned/accounted for BEFORE removing it when a teen was hit here and died? It was planned and accounted for.  The City completed the resurfacing of N Molalla Ave using a special transportation fund that defederalizes money for use on local roads.  When a project is planned, there is a contingency that is budgeted to deal with any unexpected issues along the way.  If that contingency was used, the City was going to re-stripe the crosswalk in place and plan a future project to bring the location into compliance.  Since that money was not used, the City had enough funding to reconstruct the crosswalk now and not waste funds on a temporary, non-compliant alternative. Given the proximity to other available crosswalks it was determined that student passage could still be completed safely by walking to the open crosswalk 400 feet away. 

    As far as the last part of your question, I would urge you to check your resources - no one has been killed in that intersection within at least the last 20 years. There have been vehicle vs pedestrian collisions there without a death and they occurred when the crosswalk is in place, so inattention and/or unsafe practices were the culprit, not the lack of a crosswalk. We urge anyone, student or adult, to make use of the existing crosswalks with the understanding that they do not provide a physical barrier and due regard is still a necessity.  We equally encourage all drivers, especially in populated areas, to be careful and expect the unexpected to avoid a tragedy.   

    3) What are the City’s plans to illuminating the Francis St area to avoid another needless death in our community?  There are no current plans to add or remove any street lighting on Frances St. 


    Warm Regards, 

    The Molalla Current Project Team

        

      

  • Share In the 2023-24 Urban Renewal Budget, there was $1,623,670 for the Police Facility. How much of this was spent? There was no separate capital fund for the police station in the 2023-24 budget for the city. I don't see where those funds are showing as revenue in the city's budget for 2023-24. In the 2024-25 Urban Renewal Budget, there is 2.5 million for the police facility. That amount is not showing as revenue in the city budget under the capital fund for the police station. Is that amount in another place in the budget? on Facebook Share In the 2023-24 Urban Renewal Budget, there was $1,623,670 for the Police Facility. How much of this was spent? There was no separate capital fund for the police station in the 2023-24 budget for the city. I don't see where those funds are showing as revenue in the city's budget for 2023-24. In the 2024-25 Urban Renewal Budget, there is 2.5 million for the police facility. That amount is not showing as revenue in the city budget under the capital fund for the police station. Is that amount in another place in the budget? on Twitter Share In the 2023-24 Urban Renewal Budget, there was $1,623,670 for the Police Facility. How much of this was spent? There was no separate capital fund for the police station in the 2023-24 budget for the city. I don't see where those funds are showing as revenue in the city's budget for 2023-24. In the 2024-25 Urban Renewal Budget, there is 2.5 million for the police facility. That amount is not showing as revenue in the city budget under the capital fund for the police station. Is that amount in another place in the budget? on Linkedin Email In the 2023-24 Urban Renewal Budget, there was $1,623,670 for the Police Facility. How much of this was spent? There was no separate capital fund for the police station in the 2023-24 budget for the city. I don't see where those funds are showing as revenue in the city's budget for 2023-24. In the 2024-25 Urban Renewal Budget, there is 2.5 million for the police facility. That amount is not showing as revenue in the city budget under the capital fund for the police station. Is that amount in another place in the budget? link

    In the 2023-24 Urban Renewal Budget, there was $1,623,670 for the Police Facility. How much of this was spent? There was no separate capital fund for the police station in the 2023-24 budget for the city. I don't see where those funds are showing as revenue in the city's budget for 2023-24. In the 2024-25 Urban Renewal Budget, there is 2.5 million for the police facility. That amount is not showing as revenue in the city budget under the capital fund for the police station. Is that amount in another place in the budget?

    Jennifer Satter asked 23 days ago

    Thank you for your question!

    2023-2024 Budget

    Within the 2023-24 City of Molalla Annual Budget $1,623,670 was identified/budgeted for the proposed police facility for costs associated with demolition and pre-bond expenses. The incurred pre-bond expenses were paid back once bond funding was received. Out of the budgeted funding $228,663 was spent from the URA budget for the Police Facility on Bowling Alley demolition costs. When creating the budget, we estimate revenue and expenses. That does not mean we will receive or spend those funds. Part of budget creation is taking the actual ending fund balance and moving that to beginning fund balance. Funds not allocated or spent are carried over to the new budget year. The Police Facility is a Capital project and is listed under Capital Outlay in the URA budget.

     

    2024-2025 Budget

    The City identified 2.5 million in the URA budget is in the Capital Outlay section. This is not new funding, but all part of the carryover explained above. Nothing has been spent from that line item. During the Budget process it was discussed that we would ear mark potential funding for the Police Facility should the funding fall short at project completion. This is an allowable expense through our URA plan. This will be a budgeted carryover that you will see in 2025-2026 budget as well.


    The Current Project Team 



  • Share This question was asked to City staff: Back in 2017/2018 we in the property management world were told that Kate Brown had issued an executive order which gave the state the first right of purchase on other govt properties that were not in use, to be used for affordable housing. 1. Is that order still in place and 2. If so does that open the state to purchasing library property for affordable housing, if they offer it up for sale. At the time I never thought much about it but when Covid hit and the bldgs were closing their doors then it hit me hard and honestly that is why I hounded Diana so hard about keeping the library going in any way shape or form when the doors had to be closed to the public. Because at the time we had no "affordable" housing in Molalla. I am only asking because my concern would be that the state could come in and purchase that for affordable housing. I know certain zoning stuff would have to occur but is there any chance that could happen? If so do we need to concentrate only on the extended lease? It is not uncommon in a commercial lease to do a 99 year lease. on Facebook Share This question was asked to City staff: Back in 2017/2018 we in the property management world were told that Kate Brown had issued an executive order which gave the state the first right of purchase on other govt properties that were not in use, to be used for affordable housing. 1. Is that order still in place and 2. If so does that open the state to purchasing library property for affordable housing, if they offer it up for sale. At the time I never thought much about it but when Covid hit and the bldgs were closing their doors then it hit me hard and honestly that is why I hounded Diana so hard about keeping the library going in any way shape or form when the doors had to be closed to the public. Because at the time we had no "affordable" housing in Molalla. I am only asking because my concern would be that the state could come in and purchase that for affordable housing. I know certain zoning stuff would have to occur but is there any chance that could happen? If so do we need to concentrate only on the extended lease? It is not uncommon in a commercial lease to do a 99 year lease. on Twitter Share This question was asked to City staff: Back in 2017/2018 we in the property management world were told that Kate Brown had issued an executive order which gave the state the first right of purchase on other govt properties that were not in use, to be used for affordable housing. 1. Is that order still in place and 2. If so does that open the state to purchasing library property for affordable housing, if they offer it up for sale. At the time I never thought much about it but when Covid hit and the bldgs were closing their doors then it hit me hard and honestly that is why I hounded Diana so hard about keeping the library going in any way shape or form when the doors had to be closed to the public. Because at the time we had no "affordable" housing in Molalla. I am only asking because my concern would be that the state could come in and purchase that for affordable housing. I know certain zoning stuff would have to occur but is there any chance that could happen? If so do we need to concentrate only on the extended lease? It is not uncommon in a commercial lease to do a 99 year lease. on Linkedin Email This question was asked to City staff: Back in 2017/2018 we in the property management world were told that Kate Brown had issued an executive order which gave the state the first right of purchase on other govt properties that were not in use, to be used for affordable housing. 1. Is that order still in place and 2. If so does that open the state to purchasing library property for affordable housing, if they offer it up for sale. At the time I never thought much about it but when Covid hit and the bldgs were closing their doors then it hit me hard and honestly that is why I hounded Diana so hard about keeping the library going in any way shape or form when the doors had to be closed to the public. Because at the time we had no "affordable" housing in Molalla. I am only asking because my concern would be that the state could come in and purchase that for affordable housing. I know certain zoning stuff would have to occur but is there any chance that could happen? If so do we need to concentrate only on the extended lease? It is not uncommon in a commercial lease to do a 99 year lease. link

    This question was asked to City staff: Back in 2017/2018 we in the property management world were told that Kate Brown had issued an executive order which gave the state the first right of purchase on other govt properties that were not in use, to be used for affordable housing. 1. Is that order still in place and 2. If so does that open the state to purchasing library property for affordable housing, if they offer it up for sale. At the time I never thought much about it but when Covid hit and the bldgs were closing their doors then it hit me hard and honestly that is why I hounded Diana so hard about keeping the library going in any way shape or form when the doors had to be closed to the public. Because at the time we had no "affordable" housing in Molalla. I am only asking because my concern would be that the state could come in and purchase that for affordable housing. I know certain zoning stuff would have to occur but is there any chance that could happen? If so do we need to concentrate only on the extended lease? It is not uncommon in a commercial lease to do a 99 year lease.

    23 days ago

    Thank you for your question!

    As far as first right of refusal, no the state does not have a first right of refusal on district property unless it has been contractually granted and recorded for some reason, and that is both rare and unlikely in the case of School District property. 


    -The Molalla Current Project Team 

  • Share When Tony Mann was entertaining conversation about selling the library property to the city, was the city under the impression this was an approved conversation by MRSD? on Facebook Share When Tony Mann was entertaining conversation about selling the library property to the city, was the city under the impression this was an approved conversation by MRSD? on Twitter Share When Tony Mann was entertaining conversation about selling the library property to the city, was the city under the impression this was an approved conversation by MRSD? on Linkedin Email When Tony Mann was entertaining conversation about selling the library property to the city, was the city under the impression this was an approved conversation by MRSD? link

    When Tony Mann was entertaining conversation about selling the library property to the city, was the city under the impression this was an approved conversation by MRSD?

    JackieSueMcCoy asked 25 days ago

    Answer: Yes. This conversation had been going on for about 8 years. This subject had been discussed at the Council level as well.


    The Molalla Current Project Team 

  • Share If the school bond site plan was rejected by city planning due to non-compliance with the city development code, how is that remedied after the bond has passed? Obviously they have to change their plans. Does it cost money from the bond to restructure the site plan until it’s approved? Are rejections like this ever public information? The biggest thing people want to know, is why “the city” didn’t tell the public that the plan was rejected. on Facebook Share If the school bond site plan was rejected by city planning due to non-compliance with the city development code, how is that remedied after the bond has passed? Obviously they have to change their plans. Does it cost money from the bond to restructure the site plan until it’s approved? Are rejections like this ever public information? The biggest thing people want to know, is why “the city” didn’t tell the public that the plan was rejected. on Twitter Share If the school bond site plan was rejected by city planning due to non-compliance with the city development code, how is that remedied after the bond has passed? Obviously they have to change their plans. Does it cost money from the bond to restructure the site plan until it’s approved? Are rejections like this ever public information? The biggest thing people want to know, is why “the city” didn’t tell the public that the plan was rejected. on Linkedin Email If the school bond site plan was rejected by city planning due to non-compliance with the city development code, how is that remedied after the bond has passed? Obviously they have to change their plans. Does it cost money from the bond to restructure the site plan until it’s approved? Are rejections like this ever public information? The biggest thing people want to know, is why “the city” didn’t tell the public that the plan was rejected. link

    If the school bond site plan was rejected by city planning due to non-compliance with the city development code, how is that remedied after the bond has passed? Obviously they have to change their plans. Does it cost money from the bond to restructure the site plan until it’s approved? Are rejections like this ever public information? The biggest thing people want to know, is why “the city” didn’t tell the public that the plan was rejected.

    JackieSueMcCoy asked 25 days ago

    Was the site plan for MRSD Bond (new school bond) rejected by City Planning and who was that rejection information sent to (at the district)?


    Thank you for your questions!  

    There are two questions regarding the School Bond Site Plan that are similar. We are answering both questions as follows:

    Regarding the School Bond Site Plan:  

    The City of Molalla provides a courtesy pre-application conference to all applicants if requested. These conferences are not formal and provide the applicant with general information about what may be required by the City Development Code and what off-site improvements may be required. The plan provided to the City for the new Middle School did not comply with the City Development Code and that information was provided to the District during the pre-application conference. Generally, applicants and developers use this information to restructure their plans prior to a formal submittal.

    The reason this information was not advertised to the public is that the conference was not a formal submittal, and no application fees were paid.  The City has no way to know if these development issues will impact bond funding as this project is not a City project. Information would best be obtained from the Molalla River School District.


    The Molalla Current Project Team 

  • Share Dear Molalla, I so appreciate what you do for our community here in Molalla. Typically October is recognized by many organizations as Breast Cancer awareness month which is so important for many. I'm wondering if you also might be able to acknowledge that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month in some small way. One in every four families and individuals are affected deeply when they lose a child and unfortunately our society has trouble acknowledging the pain and heartbreak that this causes. People are told to "try again" and "move on" when many need to talk about their babies and remember them. It's not something that ends; our babies make an indelible mark on our lives that is often not recognized by those around us. Whether it is an early miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, families need to know that their grief has not been swept under the rug and treated as a taboo topic. On October 15th at 7:00 pm in every time zone, the International Wave of Light takes place. Individuals and families are encouraged to light a candle and keep it burning for one hour to remember our babies. Would you help us remember them on this day or sometime in October? I'll be lighting a candle for my daughter Claire who lived for one month in 2012 and there are many other families in our community who have also experienced tragic losses. Thank you for not forgetting about us during October as we bring awareness to this important month. More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_and_Infant_Loss_Remembrance_Day Thank you so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Laura on Facebook Share Dear Molalla, I so appreciate what you do for our community here in Molalla. Typically October is recognized by many organizations as Breast Cancer awareness month which is so important for many. I'm wondering if you also might be able to acknowledge that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month in some small way. One in every four families and individuals are affected deeply when they lose a child and unfortunately our society has trouble acknowledging the pain and heartbreak that this causes. People are told to "try again" and "move on" when many need to talk about their babies and remember them. It's not something that ends; our babies make an indelible mark on our lives that is often not recognized by those around us. Whether it is an early miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, families need to know that their grief has not been swept under the rug and treated as a taboo topic. On October 15th at 7:00 pm in every time zone, the International Wave of Light takes place. Individuals and families are encouraged to light a candle and keep it burning for one hour to remember our babies. Would you help us remember them on this day or sometime in October? I'll be lighting a candle for my daughter Claire who lived for one month in 2012 and there are many other families in our community who have also experienced tragic losses. Thank you for not forgetting about us during October as we bring awareness to this important month. More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_and_Infant_Loss_Remembrance_Day Thank you so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Laura on Twitter Share Dear Molalla, I so appreciate what you do for our community here in Molalla. Typically October is recognized by many organizations as Breast Cancer awareness month which is so important for many. I'm wondering if you also might be able to acknowledge that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month in some small way. One in every four families and individuals are affected deeply when they lose a child and unfortunately our society has trouble acknowledging the pain and heartbreak that this causes. People are told to "try again" and "move on" when many need to talk about their babies and remember them. It's not something that ends; our babies make an indelible mark on our lives that is often not recognized by those around us. Whether it is an early miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, families need to know that their grief has not been swept under the rug and treated as a taboo topic. On October 15th at 7:00 pm in every time zone, the International Wave of Light takes place. Individuals and families are encouraged to light a candle and keep it burning for one hour to remember our babies. Would you help us remember them on this day or sometime in October? I'll be lighting a candle for my daughter Claire who lived for one month in 2012 and there are many other families in our community who have also experienced tragic losses. Thank you for not forgetting about us during October as we bring awareness to this important month. More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_and_Infant_Loss_Remembrance_Day Thank you so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Laura on Linkedin Email Dear Molalla, I so appreciate what you do for our community here in Molalla. Typically October is recognized by many organizations as Breast Cancer awareness month which is so important for many. I'm wondering if you also might be able to acknowledge that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month in some small way. One in every four families and individuals are affected deeply when they lose a child and unfortunately our society has trouble acknowledging the pain and heartbreak that this causes. People are told to "try again" and "move on" when many need to talk about their babies and remember them. It's not something that ends; our babies make an indelible mark on our lives that is often not recognized by those around us. Whether it is an early miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, families need to know that their grief has not been swept under the rug and treated as a taboo topic. On October 15th at 7:00 pm in every time zone, the International Wave of Light takes place. Individuals and families are encouraged to light a candle and keep it burning for one hour to remember our babies. Would you help us remember them on this day or sometime in October? I'll be lighting a candle for my daughter Claire who lived for one month in 2012 and there are many other families in our community who have also experienced tragic losses. Thank you for not forgetting about us during October as we bring awareness to this important month. More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_and_Infant_Loss_Remembrance_Day Thank you so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Laura link

    Dear Molalla, I so appreciate what you do for our community here in Molalla. Typically October is recognized by many organizations as Breast Cancer awareness month which is so important for many. I'm wondering if you also might be able to acknowledge that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month in some small way. One in every four families and individuals are affected deeply when they lose a child and unfortunately our society has trouble acknowledging the pain and heartbreak that this causes. People are told to "try again" and "move on" when many need to talk about their babies and remember them. It's not something that ends; our babies make an indelible mark on our lives that is often not recognized by those around us. Whether it is an early miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, families need to know that their grief has not been swept under the rug and treated as a taboo topic. On October 15th at 7:00 pm in every time zone, the International Wave of Light takes place. Individuals and families are encouraged to light a candle and keep it burning for one hour to remember our babies. Would you help us remember them on this day or sometime in October? I'll be lighting a candle for my daughter Claire who lived for one month in 2012 and there are many other families in our community who have also experienced tragic losses. Thank you for not forgetting about us during October as we bring awareness to this important month. More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_and_Infant_Loss_Remembrance_Day Thank you so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Laura

    lklyzek asked about 2 months ago

    Dear Laura, 

    Thank you so much for sharing this information and your experience.  I can't imagine the pain you must live with everyday from losing Claire and am so sorry for your loss. We will absolutely help spread awareness about the month and the Wave of Light.  We'll work on getting a Social Media post together and out to the public.  Thank you so much for sharing your story, I know it took a lot of courage and will touch a lot of lives... it has touched mine already.  I hope you have an excellent day. 

    Sincerely, 

    The Molalla Current Project Team

  • Share I would like to know if all of the election candidates have submit a background check. The last update was July 17th. Thank you on Facebook Share I would like to know if all of the election candidates have submit a background check. The last update was July 17th. Thank you on Twitter Share I would like to know if all of the election candidates have submit a background check. The last update was July 17th. Thank you on Linkedin Email I would like to know if all of the election candidates have submit a background check. The last update was July 17th. Thank you link

    I would like to know if all of the election candidates have submit a background check. The last update was July 17th. Thank you

    Djinn042 asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your question!  This response is from the posted City Council Packet, Staff Report, for the City Council meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024. 


    The Current Team 



    PUBLIC NOTICE


    CITY OF MOLALLA

    CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR ELECTED OFFICE 2024 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND  CHECK RESULTS


    Molalla Municipal Code, Title 2, Administration and Personnel

    Chapter 2.02 CITY ELECTIONS, 2.02.045 Criminal background checks for candidates for elected office.

    A.   Any individual who files a nomination petition for an elective City position under

    Section 2.02.040 shall file a form with the City Recorder either consenting or refusing to consent to a criminal history check.

    C.  The City Recorder or the City Recorder's designee shall thereafter create a voter information document that shall be available at City Hall and on the City's website. For each candidate, the voter information document shall state: (1) that a misdemeanor or felony was found in the candidate's criminal history and the jurisdiction in which such misdemeanor and/or felony occurred; 

    (2) if no misdemeanor or felony is discovered in a candidate's history, a statement that no misdemeanors or felonies were discovered; or

    (3) if a candidate refuses to consent to a criminal history check, a statement that the candidate did not consent to a criminal history check. (Ord. 2012-11 §1)


    Background check results are as follows:

    MAYORAL CANDIDATES

    Scott Keyser- Consented, no record found

     Jennifer Satter -  Consented, no record found 

    Amy Williams -  Consented, no record found


    COUNCILOR  CANDIDATES


    Darci Lightner - Consented, no record found

     Eric Vermillion -  Consented, no record found 

    Doug Gilmer - Consented, no record found

    Martin Bartholomew - Consented, no record found

     Thomas Luttrell -  Refused consent




    Submitted By: Christie Teets, CMC

     City Recorder I Elections Officer


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    Scott sent me a very bad copy of Campaign Signs - Frequently Asked Question that sets out the city code. However I wish to pull a clean copy and can't find it anywhere. Can you email me that page he sent me? ☺ It has 1-11 rules & regs on it, with a picture of a political sign in the bottom left hand corner.

    Char Pennie asked 3 months ago

    Update:  

    This information is available on the City’s website, under the City Recorders’ page,  Elections 2024. It is listed in the Candidate Information Packet, on pages 6 and 7.


    Hello, thank you for your question!  If you would like to request a document from the City you will need to file a public records request.  The form can be found on the City of Molalla website here: https://www.cityofmolalla.com/forms.  

    Thank you, 

    The Molalla Current Project Team 

  • Share I’m curious about the Section St paving project. You are widening the road into my property, but Eminent Domain under ORS 35 states that in doing this requires that have the right to just compensation when their property is taken. Compensation should reflect the fair market value of the property. The government must provide adequate compensation to ensure property owners are not unfairly burdened. This was not even addressed when I was notified paving would take place. on Facebook Share I’m curious about the Section St paving project. You are widening the road into my property, but Eminent Domain under ORS 35 states that in doing this requires that have the right to just compensation when their property is taken. Compensation should reflect the fair market value of the property. The government must provide adequate compensation to ensure property owners are not unfairly burdened. This was not even addressed when I was notified paving would take place. on Twitter Share I’m curious about the Section St paving project. You are widening the road into my property, but Eminent Domain under ORS 35 states that in doing this requires that have the right to just compensation when their property is taken. Compensation should reflect the fair market value of the property. The government must provide adequate compensation to ensure property owners are not unfairly burdened. This was not even addressed when I was notified paving would take place. on Linkedin Email I’m curious about the Section St paving project. You are widening the road into my property, but Eminent Domain under ORS 35 states that in doing this requires that have the right to just compensation when their property is taken. Compensation should reflect the fair market value of the property. The government must provide adequate compensation to ensure property owners are not unfairly burdened. This was not even addressed when I was notified paving would take place. link

    I’m curious about the Section St paving project. You are widening the road into my property, but Eminent Domain under ORS 35 states that in doing this requires that have the right to just compensation when their property is taken. Compensation should reflect the fair market value of the property. The government must provide adequate compensation to ensure property owners are not unfairly burdened. This was not even addressed when I was notified paving would take place.

    sld041477 asked 3 months ago

    Hello and thank you for your question.  

    The Section St paving project does not require any property acquisition, the Right of Way for this project is already owned by the City.   The City ensures the property for all projects is owned or has been dedicated to the City by surveying the project area using a private surveyor licensed in the State of Oregon during the design and pre-construction process.    

    Sincerely, 

    The Molalla Current Project Team

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