The City of Independence has a variety of committees that are working constantly to serve you better. Below is a description of each of our committees; we will be working to update the website to include agendas for these committees. You can view our Facebook page for current updates.

The meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to Karin Johnson, City Recorder, 503-838-1212/TTY: 800-735-2900.

Archived Agendas
Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Calendar
Archived Agendas
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Videos
Meeting Calendar

City Council

Regular City Council meetings are held twice per month in the council chambers at the Civic Center.  Meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.

Heritage Museum Advisory Board

Regular meetings of the Parks & Recreation Board are held monthly in the Event Center at the Civic Center. Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 6:00 PM. Meetings may occasionally be held at an alternate location; please note the date and location on the agenda for the meeting you wish to attend.

Historic Preservation Commission

Regular meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission are held monthly in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month, at 5:30 PM.

Independence Days

Regular meetings of the Independence Days Commission are held at City Hall, 555 South Main Street, Independence, on the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Please see the agenda the meeting room where the meeting will be held.

Library Board

Regular meetings of the Independence Library Board are held monthly in the meeting room at the Independence Library. Meetings are on the 4th Monday of the month, at 5:00 PM, except for July & August.

Parks & Recreation Board

Regular meetings of the Parks & Recreation Board are held monthly in the Event Center at the Civic Center. Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 6:00 PM. Meetings may occasionally be held at an alternate location; please note the date and location on the agenda for the meeting you wish to attend.

Planning Commission

Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are held monthly in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Meetings are on the 1st Monday of the month, at 7:00 PM.

Planning & Historic Preservation Commission

Traffic Safety Commission

Regular meetings of the Traffic Safety Commission are held bi-monthly in the Ash Creek Meeting Room at the Civic Center. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesdays, at 6:00 PM.

Independence Urban Renewal Agency

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