NEWBERG, Ore. — The Chehalem Park & Recreation District board met Thursday, Sept. 25, for a regular meeting where members approved a consulting contract to develop a clubhouse at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course and advanced to phase two of a project to expand riverfront access.

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The consent agenda, which included August meeting minutes and financials, was unanimously approved. There was no public comment.

Attendance

Present were President Jim McMaster, Vice President Nick Konen, Secretary-Treasurer Matt Smith, Jason Fields and Brandon Slyter.

Golf Course Clubhouse

The board unanimously approved a contract with Portland-based architecture firm Ankrom Moisan for a feasibility study on a golf course clubhouse. The agreement is capped at $160,000, which has been set aside from course player fees specifically for clubhouse development.

The study is expected to be complete by March 2026. Future funding for construction could come from a bond measure.

Riverfront Development

The board also reviewed an informational presentation on the Riverfront Reimagined project, which included an agreement with Taste Newberg, grant awards, and expenses.

Potential site evaluations will focus on Yamhill County Parks-managed Rogers Landing County Park, the decommissioned city landfill, and CPRD’s Highway 219 river launch property, said parks manager Bryan Stewart.

The Travel Oregon Recreation Ready grant, which was awarded to Taste Newberg in April, is a total of $100,000 split by both CPRD and Yamhill County Parks, each receiving $44,000, to conduct a feasibility study at the two prospective sites for riverfront restructuring to improve accessibility and nonmotorized recreational opportunities. Taste Newberg is receiving $12,000 to facilitate the grant and all financial transactions.

CPRD board directors unamiously voted to approve allocating an additional $36,000 to the feesability study, which would expand the scope of the feesability study for the prospective site off of Oregon highway 219.

The phase two action plan recommends that CPRD hire a consulting firm to conduct analysis and site planning for a regional river access facility. Plans call for an accessible nonmotorized launch and landing area. The analysis is intended to fill a technical study gap while staff works on a master plan, zoning changes and long-term planning.

“This project has the potential to transform Newberg’s riverfront, creating a vibrant, inclusive recreational destination,” Stewart said.

The next CPRD Board of Directors meeting is Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.

Correction Sept. 30 at 11:26 a.m.: The original article stated Taste Newberg applied for the $44,000 grant on CPRD’s behalf. Taste Newberg is facilitating the $100,000 grant from Travel Oregon, with CPRD receiving $44,000 and Yamhill County Parks receiving $44,000 fro feesability studies. Taste Newberg is receiving $12,000 to facilitate the grant.

The original article also stated that the city will contribute an additional $36,000 from the general fund. CPRD board of directors voted to add $36,000 from their general fund to the $44,000 received from the grant to expand the scope of the feasibility study.

Newsberg regrets the errors.