City Council Goals
The Molalla Area Vision and Action Plan 2020-2030(PDF, 5MB) was adopted by Molalla City Council on January 22, 2020. Since that time, the Molalla City Council meets annually in January to set goals for each year.
The annual goals meeting was formerly known as Goal Setting but has since been renamed Strategic Planning by City Council approval.
Molalla Area Vision and Action Plan 2030 was a citizen-led blueprint for the City's future, developed over 2.5 years through extensive community engagement with nearly 1,000 participants via meetings, surveys, interviews, and events. The plan outlines vision, values, strategies, and actions for government, business, nonprofits, and individuals. Supported by the Ford Family Foundation with funding and training, the Council-facilitated process exemplifies strategic, community-driven planning.
City Council Goals for 2026
Our Mission
The Molalla City Council is committed to making Molalla a safe, livable, and resilient community dedicated to our people, businesses, and visitors.
Motto: Real Adventure, Real People, Real Fun.
2026 Molalla City Council Goals
- Review Dark Skies Policy *
- Finalize Mural Code *
- Charter Update
- System Development Charge (SDC) Update *
- Comprehensive Plan Goal/Policy Training
Economic Development (Focus Area 1, 2, 3)
- Attract industrial development and prepare shovel-ready sites
- Promote sites on Oregon Prospector
- Reduce commercial vacancies and support local businesses
- Explore façade improvement grant program
- Simplify regulations for micro-enterprises (MFUs, cottage kitchens, farmstands)
Community Safety (Focus Area 1, 2, 3)
- Support and training for Molalla Police
- Improve sidewalks and intersections
- Review Dark Skies Policy *
- Ona Way Extension
Infrastructure (Focus Area 1, 2, 3)
- Update 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Continue street surfacing program
- Re-evaluate System Development Charges (SDCs) *
- Support public-private partnerships (URA)
- Clarify City service responsibilities (water, sewer, streets, storm, parks)
Facilities (Focus Area 1, 3, 4)
- Wastewater Treatment Plant
- New Library design process
- Water Intake improvements
- Clark Park Sports Fields
Culture, Art & Education (Focus Area 1, 2, 5)
- Civic education (Molalla Current, website, social media)
- Finalize Mural Code *
- Park Naming Policy
* Indicates goals with significant staff work planning.
Supporting Documents