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 CITY MEETINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION:
*Planning Commission Meetings are held at Molalla Civic Center | 315 Kennel Avenue*
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 6:30PM
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CITY COUNCIL:
*City Council Meetings are held at Molalla Civic Center | 315 Kennel Avenue*
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 7:00PM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 7:00PM
Can't make a meeting in person? Livestream meetings by clicking here: City Council Meetings Live or watch past meetings on YouTube.
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PARK CPC (Community Program Committee):
*This months Parks CPC Meetings will be held at Molalla City Hall | 117 N Molalla Avenue*
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5:30PM
Park CPC meetings are held once a month, and the location may change with the weather! Updated meeting dates and locations will be posted on Facebook.
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BEAUTIFICATION & CULTURE CPC (Community Program Committee):
*B & C CPC Meetings are held at Molalla City Hall | 117 N Molalla Avenue
Monday April 21, 2025 | 5:30PM
APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR
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Spring Clean Up is coming!
Safely dispose of your garbage, small household items, mattresses, scrap metal, tires (for a small fee), and unused or unwanted drugs or prescription medications at the annual Spring Clean Up. Goodwill will be on site to collect gently used clothing and other items in good condition. We cannot accept hazardous materials, electronics, animal waste, construction materials, or yard debris.
This is a free event for residents who live within City limits.
Proof of residency will be required.
 
ENGINEERING SECTION
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Chief Yelkus Park – The City is excited to announce that construction will soon begin on a two-phase new park project located west of the Bear Creek Subdivision, off the old logging road (Molalla Forest Road). The playground is themed around the foundational myth of the Molalla Indian Tribe, specifically the Story of Coyote and Grizzly. It features a large Coyote play structure that will include a log jam, wooden columns shaped like cattails, balance beams, and platforms. Construction is set to being in April, with an anticipated completion date in mid-July to the first week of August. The City plans to hold a grand opening, and we hope to see everyone there!
Lola Ave Sewer & Waterline Replacement
This summer, the City will continue its efforts to replace utility infrastructure.
The project involves the removal of old sewer and water lines on Lola Ave, from 2nd Street to 5th Street, followed by the installation of new materials that meet today’s standards.
Additionally, the project will include a full-depth street reconstruction. The City expects the work to begin in early May and continue through August.
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PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
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As you all know, Molalla is a wonderful place to live, and this is evident in the numerous new developments taking shape in our town, ranging from industrial and commercial projects to residential properties.
Here are a few highlights of new private developments in our City:
- The River Meadows Subdivision
- A new gas station located in the Cascade Center Development
- Bear Creek Apartments
- A new industrial park off W Main Street (located between Kennel and Dixon Avenue)
To name a few.
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PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SECTION
Public Works crews work to repair the trip hazards along the bridges at Ivor Davies Park. |
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Below: Crews worked on temporary patches to repair damages caused by dump trucks at the east end of Shirley Street.
 Below: Progress from the Utility Crew in restoring signs across our City parks.
 Below: The street sweeper is in full action! There is no schedule, just keeping the debris picked up across town!
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Do your part! Keep your storm drains clean from debris, don't push your debris into the streets, and notify Public Works if you notice a clogged storm drain. |
MOLALLA WATER & WASTEWATER
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The Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades are in full swing.
The gravel for the SBR foundation is nearing the final grade and being rolled out for compaction.
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A new fire hydrant is being installed for fire protection and to help supply the water needs of the the biosolids removal equipment, as the long stored biosolids in the Facultative Sludge Lagoons will be removed this summer. |
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Replumbing piping that will be rerouted due to changes made to the treatment processes and patterns. |
The Water Treatment Plant
Treatment Plant operators replaced a Soda Ash line that had residual buildup up in the pipe causing significant reduction in dosing efficiency.
This buildup forms over years with many liquid solutions. The photo demonstrates the 1” pipe has narrowed to less than a pencil sized hole.
Having proper Soda Ash control is important to maintaining optimal drinking water pH and is supporting the health of the distribution systems piping.
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MOLALLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Steel support structure and 16 CLT (cross laminated timber) panels have been placed at the new Molalla Police Department, 150 Grange Avenue. City representatives, police department staff, the Owner's Representative, Mackenzie Architecture, and P&C Construction were present to witness the delivery and installation. |
The weather was cooperative and all safety protocols were in place for this impressive crane operation. |
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 Click the image above to see the time-lapse video of the new Police Facility being built!
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Molalla Library will open its new Seed Library on Saturday, April 12th! You can "check out" up to 5 packets of seeds per day. Join us on Saturday April 12th, at 1:00pm for a presentation on seed sharing with Kay Everts and learn how to use the Seed Library!.
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