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Bowman-Brae Park is a 0.69-acre undeveloped neighborhood park located at the intersection of SE Bowman and Brae street. The city purchased the land in 2011 with assistance from Metro’s voter-approved 2006 natural areas bond measure. The park master plan includes an open lawn, small picnic shelter, picnic tables, benches and play area.

Balfour Park

Balfour Park is a 0.8-acre undeveloped neighborhood park site located in the Ardenwald-Johnson Creek neighborhood at 3103 SE Balfour St. The city purchased the land in 2008 with funds from Metro’s 2006 voter-approved natural areas bond measure. The park property features unique topography and a mature tree canopy, and offers the potential for both passive and active recreation.

Consolidate 8 underlying lots into two (2) lots. The existing City Hall building would be located on proposed lot #1 and all parking and open space that currently surrounds City Hall on the north, east, and south would occupy proposed lot #2.

Files Number(s)
R-2022-001

Application Type(s)
Type II Replat

Location
10722 SE Main St

Current Status 
Approved

NCSD is proposing an adjustment to the sign code to permit an electronic message sign at Milwaukie High School. 

Files Number(s)
CSU-2021-005

Application Type(s)
Community Service Use Sign Application

Location
2301 SE Willard St

Current Status 
Notice of Public Hearing Sent February 16, 2022

The city was once again recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. To receive annual Tree City recognition, communities must meet four overarching standards: maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and celebrate Arbor Day. Milwaukie has been a Tree City USA for the past five years. To learn more about the Tree City USA program, visit www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa.

ODOT will install modem traffic signal controllers, additional vehicle radar detection equipment and traffic monitoring cameras along Oregon 224 (Milwaukie Expressway) from SE 17th Avenue to I-205 and on Oregon 212 (Clackamas Highway) from Oregon 213 (SE 82nd Drive) to Rock Creek Junction (OR 224).

Overview

In January 2022, City of Milwaukie received more than $2.25 million to complete the development of three neighborhood parks: Balfour Park, Bowman-Brae Park and Scott Park. The funding will add park amenities and equipment, while creating gathering spaces.

The Arts Committee, in partnership with the City of Milwaukie, is looking to commission the creation of an illuminated Bing cherry sculpture to be used as part of a New Year’s Eve “ball” drop on Dec. 31, 2022 in downtown Milwaukie. The Arts Committee is requesting quotes from artists and fabricators who can create a cherry that will be raised and lowered for this event, and used for years to come. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, Feb. 18.

Due to Covid-19, the building division is not currently inspecting occupied structures in person. If you have an occupied structure, please upload photos or video showing the work done for the inspection requested. If there are more than three photos, a zip file of the photos is preferred. After uploading the photos or video, request an inspection and note in the comments area that photos or video have been uploaded. For vacant structures (with no personal belongings or furniture) request your inspection and note in the comments area that the structure is vacant.

Beginning Jan. 5, the Johnson Creek Building (6101 SE Johnson Creek Rd.) is temporarily closed to the public due to rising COVID-19 cases and staff shortages. This closure is in effect until Thursday, Jan. 20. Planning, building and public works staff will continue to be available by phone and email, and many services can be completed online.