2024 Year End Report

Following is a summary of City of Turner accomplishments/projects/decisions/actions for 2024:

 

Major Projects:

 

  •          Installed a new water pipeline and built a new pump station to ensure proper water pressure in the original part of Turner
  •          Installed a new crosswalk at 3rd/Delaney, with Marion County providing the pedestrian signal
  •          Built new stormwater lines in the downtown area to alleviate flooding near Chicago and 2nd Streets and along 3rd St. near Chicago Street
  •          Installed a much improved and expanded playground at David Sawyer Park after Turner Elementary students and parents selected the equipment.  The project earned the City a League of Oregon Cities “Award of Excellence”.
  •          Sold the Ball Brothers Building to a private party.  The building is getting close to full occupancy.
  •          Adopted a new Transportation System Plan.  An emphasis will be placed on improvements near Turner Elementary.

 

Accomplishments:

 

  •   Completed a compensation study for Public Works employees
  •   Contracted with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments for City Attorney Services
  •   Acquired a new Police Vehicle using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
  •   Altered City Code to ban alcohol use in City parks
  •   Revised the Turner Lake Park Services agreement to continue vendor responsibility for routine park maintenance
  •   Developed a City policy for allowing farm animals in city limits in certain circumstances
  •   Made initial decision on new Floodplain regulations