Walford Cityline September 2026
– The Council approved the 3rd and final reading of a revision to Ordinance 145, Dangerous Buildings. This revision spells out how a dangerous building is identified, the process for notifying the owner, and the steps the owner must take to bring the dangerous building into a safe condition. As part of this change, we have contacted the Linn County Planning and Development to conduct inspections of buildings that are deemed to be dangerous under Chapter 145. Walford is committed to keeping homes, businesses, and our neighborhoods safe.
Last day for Yard Waste Collection: 11/30
– From the Mayor, Help us Protect Our Parks: Over the summer, we’ve seen a concerning rise in vandalism and poor behavior by a small number of kids in our city parks. While Walford takes great pride in maintaining safe and welcoming spaces for families, continued damage to our shared spaces leaves us no choice but to consider involving the sheriff if these incidents persist. I’m asking parents and community members to help reinforce respect and responsibility so we can protect the parks we value and avoid taking that step.
– No motorized vehicles, including e-bikes, are allowed on the walking trail.
- Parks and Rec Meeting: 10/6
- City Council Meeting: 10/13
- Walford Halloween Party: 10/24
- Election Day: 11/4
Over the past couple of months, I have received several questions about easements and street rights-of-way. In Walford, easements and street rights-of-way are essential to how the city maintains safe, functional infrastructure. A right-of-way is the strip of land—often wider than the paved street—that the city uses for roads, sidewalks, utilities, drainage, and snow removal. Even if this land borders or crosses private property, it must remain accessible so crews can maintain ditches, trim trees, and keep streets safe. Property owners are welcome to mow or landscape these areas, but permanent structures, fences, or plants that obstruct access aren’t allowed because they interfere with essential city services.
An easement is similar but more specific. It grants the city or a utility company permission to use part of private property for things like sewer lines, electrical service, or stormwater flow. These easements ensure that repairs can be made quickly without needing new permission each time. While residents still own the land, they cannot block or build over an easement in ways that prevent maintenance. Understanding these boundaries helps to keep Walford’s infrastructure reliable and prevents costly disruptions for both homeowners and the community.
