The City Council is considering new management for the artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. It delayed discussion on contracting with the Florida-based company that currently manages the Keizer Little League Park after initial financial projections submitted by the company.
The council approved a two-step increase in policing fees to cover rising costs and rebalance the burden for residential and commercial payers.
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Positions are open on the Keizer Public Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Budget Committee. Youth liaison positions are open across multiple panels.
The Keizer City Council launched an investigation into Mayor Cathy Clark and Councilor Dan Kohler in June. What is being investigated is unclear but outside attorneys that could cost up to $10,000 have been brought in.
People seeking election to a spot on the council position face an Aug. 25 filing deadline.
A nonprofit group in charge of the turf fields has splintered, operating for a time with just one board member. The council has put the organization on notice to improve operations.
Some councilors have discussed taking city fee increases to a vote, but that idea ran into a legal roadblock. City Attorney Joe Lindsey mapped out the issues at a council session Monday, June 1.
The higher fees to support police and pay for other services begin to go into effect in July, but the council is still mulling whether to seek an advisory vote on the matter – and what it would mean. "If they opposed the fee, we would have some tough decisions,” said Councilor Dan Kohler.