MOLALLA CURRENT NEWSLETTER

JANUARY 2026

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Hello Molalla,

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The Molalla Current Project Team

UPDATE YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS

CITY MEETINGS

Planning Commission:

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm

Planning Commission meetings are held at:
Molalla Civic Center - 315 Kennel Avenue.

OPEN POSITION on the Planning Commission!! Position is open until filled.

For more information click the image on the left.

To apply, recorder@cityofmolalla.com

City Council:

Please note new council meeting start times

January 14th: Work Session 5:00pm
City Council 6:00pm
January 21: Special Work Session (Goal Setting) 5:30pm
January 28: Work Session 5:00pm
City Council 6:00pm

City Council meetings are held at:
Molalla Civic Center - 315 Kennel Avenue.

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You can also view the meetings here.

Beautification & Culture CPC:

Tuesday, January 15, 2026 - this meeting has been cancelled.

Beautification & Culture CPC meetings are held at:
Molalla City Hall - 117 N Molalla Ave.

Molalla Residents,

In 2023, the Molalla City Council made a major commitment to city residents and property owners. The City Council asked you to vote yes on a $16 million bond to build a new police station for our community, promising we would use those funds wisely. You placed that trust in us, and we are proud to report that we kept our promise.

As of December 4, 2025, every single dollar approved by voters went directly into this project. The project was completed early, and came in under budget—exactly how taxpayer dollars should be managed.

On December 19, the Molalla Police Department will begin moving into the new facility. With a little luck, the building will be open to the public on December 22 or 23. It is proof that when leadership stays disciplined and goal-oriented, results follow.

I want to thank the Molalla City Council, City staff, and our Police Department for their dedication and professionalism. We also should recognize our outstanding project partners: McKenzie Group, P&C Construction, and Otak.

Special thanks to Green Mountain Excavation for their incredible work, Knife River for donating the boulders out front, and Staub Construction Services for large police badge inside using the old bowling alley lanes—an incredible tribute to our city’s history.

From the beginning, the Council asked for two things: incorporate the old bowling alley lanes however possible into the new building and hire as many local vendors as possible. We are proud to report that 54% of this project utilized local vendors.

To the people of Molalla—thank you for trusting us with your money.

This project proves that when government respects taxpayers, keeps its word, and stays focused on results, trust is earned—not demanded. Molalla delivered. This is the standard our residents deserve, and it’s the standard every level of government should be held to.

Scott Keyser
Mayor
City of Molalla, Oregon
503-547-7986

SAFETY BASICS from PGE

Electricity is always seeking a path to the ground through water, trees, metal, wood, concrete, as well as people and animals. These things don’t have to touch a wire to electrocute you, so always keep yourself and your equipment at least 20 feet away from overhead power lines.

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FROM THE CITY RECORDERS OFFICE

PUBLIC NOTICE: On December 10, 2025, City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-12: Amending Molalla Municipal Code, Chapter 2.04.010 City Council Meetings. Regular City Council meetings will start at 6:00pm beginning on January 14, 2026. Work Sessions will begin at 5:00pm.

Are you good with numbers? Interested in working with a Tripe Crown Award winning Finance Team? There is an opening on the Budget Committee! Please visit the City website https://www.cityofmolalla.com/Home, under Budget Committee, for an Application of Appointment. Applications are due Friday, March 16, 2026, by 5:00pm. Candidates will be appointed by City Council at the March 25th, 2026, City Council meeting. For more information, please contact City Recorder, Christie Teets, at cteets@cityofmolalla.com or call 503-759-0285.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Molalla River Intake

Even with rain events and high turbidity in the Molalla River. Our water Treatment staff keep making high quality water for our customers.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

The Wastewater Team was able to respond to the significant increase in flows to the Wastewater Treatment due to the rain event without having a sanitary overflow.

PROJECT UPDATE

The wastewater Treatment plant upgrade continues to keep moving forward. Building and structure taking shape and equipment arriving for install regularly.

WE'RE HIRING

Code Compliance Specialist

Full Time | Represented A completed cover letter, resume, and City of Molalla job application are required.

Please send completed material to: Molalla City Hall Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 248, Molalla, OR 97038. p. (503)759-0228 | f. (503)829-3676 | HR@cityofmolalla.com

NEW
Library Circulation Assistant I

Part Time | On-Call A completed cover letter, resume, and City of Molalla job application are required.

Please send completed material to: Molalla City Hall Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 248, Molalla, OR 97038. p. (503)759-0228 | f. (503)829-3676 | HR@cityofmolalla.com
Closing Date: January 10, 2026

MOLALLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
new building

New Police Station Update

The new Molalla Police Department, 150 Grange Avenue, is fully open and operational. The decorative wood accents in the lobby are repurposed bowling alley lanes from Molalla Bowl. Stay tuned for the upcoming ribbon cutting and open house at the end of January.