Week of 05/31/21 - Neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Update is produced on a weekly(ish) basis by the City of Corvallis to help neighborhoods stay connected. Please note that City Hall and city services will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Note: The Neighborhood News will not be produced the week of June 7.
New This Week
Land Development Information Report Presentation - June 2 @ 6:30p @ online - The Land Development Information Report (LDIR) will be presented at the Planning Commission this week. If you have dismissed this report based on its name, you are missing out on some important information that applies to nearly all things Corvallis. Other agenda items include liaison reports on the Middle Housing Code Audit, South Corvallis Area Plan, and the Highway 99 Corridor Study. Attend the meeting | Read the packet
Wards 6 & 9 Joint Ward Meeting - June 3 @ 6:30p @ online - Councilors Chaplen and Struthers will host a joint ward meeting featuring Public Works Interim Director Greg Gescher. He will be doing a high-level presentation on the work that Public Work does, as well as an update on the Circle Blvd pilot project. Neighbors in Porter Park and Garfield neighborhood associations are located in these wards. | Learn which ward you are in
Community Work Party this Saturday - June 5 @ 9a - 1p @ Central Park - The Central Park Neighborhood Association invites the whole community to join a work party this Saturday. Central Park, one of the oldest, most beloved parks in our city, relies on volunteer efforts throughout the year and it has been hard hit by the pandemic. If you've enjoyed the Fall Festival, taken your children to the new playground, or attended a concert on the park lawn, please join. Many hands make for light work! Please stop by the new playground at 7th & Madison Street to check-in, bring work gloves and hand tools. Please share this event with your neighbors and network. Join the Fun!
Jobs Addition Neighborhood Associations (Work) Parties every Friday - It's no secret that JANA knows how to have fun. Neighbors are invited to a weekly (work) party every Friday from from 5:30 - 6:30p at Corvallis High School. Bring your own gloves, hand tools, and masks and put in an hour in the sun along Dixon Creek. Learn more.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Wildfire Wednesdays: When Fire Hits - June 2 @ noon @ online - Although most fires are extinguished when small, a fire that evades initial suppression attempts may spread and trigger a complex operational response. In this webinar, you will hear about how fire operations and levels of response are assembled, what you can expect if you are in a potentially affected area, as well as some ideas for how you can make firefighters’ jobs easier and safer if they need to protect your home.
Mary's Annexation Scheduled for City Council - June 21 @ 6p @ online - The Mary's Annexation is an ~118.5 acre site located near the northeast corner of SW 53rd Street and SW West Hills Road. The City Council voted to tentatively deny the annexation request in 2018 while concerns about urban services and facilities required with development were addressed. On June 21, the City Council will hold a limited public hearing to review the proposed annexation agreement intended to address City Council’s earlier concerns. The public hearing is limited to the review of the annexation agreement only. The draft annexation agreement will be available no later than seven days prior to the hearing and available at the application details page located here.
Benton County COVID Risk Level is LOWER RISK - View the Risk Activity Guide for allowed activities. Vaccinations: Individuals age 12 and older qualify for the vaccine. Schedule an Appointment | Attend a Mass Vaccination Clinic. Learn more at Benton County COVID Resources.
