When: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 1A
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species and for the City's street tree list and trees to be designated to the City's significant tree list.
For more information about this event, contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1331 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 pm Gresham City Council meeting.
Meeting start time varies.
GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as approval of projects, budget adoption, committee appointments, public hearings, resolutions, etc.
For more information, contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov
When: Mon, Jan 27, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The City charter was adopted on May 2, 1978. The City charter may only be amended, repealed, or replaced if at least 60% of those voting pass a ballot measure to approve the changes.
The City charter has been revised ten times since its adoption in 1978.
Charter Review Committee
Pursuant to Section 45B of the charter, the Gresham City Council shall appoint a charter review committee to review the current language of the City's charter every eight years.
A charter review committee was appointed by the City Council on Dec. 17, 2019.
The first Charter review meeting will take place on Jan. 27.
When: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 6:30PM-8PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Visual Arts Theater
26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!
Join Councilors Jerry Hinton, Karylinn Echols and Mario Palmero to talk about Gresham's Parks!
Gresham's parks offer something for everyone, from peaceful walks to high-energy soccer games. The City's park system includes more than 1,103 acres of park land, natural areas and trails. Your feedback will help Gresham's City Council prioritize efforts to improve our parks for all residents.
Your feedback will be used to help Council prioritize the City's efforts to improve parks for all residents.
Where should the City invest $4 million from Metro's Parks and Nature Bond?
What would you like to see at Gresham's six undeveloped parks?
Help us evaluate current and future recreation programming needs.
Share ideas an solutions in a casual, interactive session.
Light refreshments will be served and free childcare will be provided.
Translation services available: Contact us by Jan. 24 if you need assistance: Alex Logue at 503-618-3214.
When: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Distance: 4.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 400 feet
Trail conditions: Forest trail
Round-trip travel: MAX light rail
All-day MAX ticket: $5 (under age 65) or $2.50 (age 65 and over)
We will take the MAX train from Gresham City Hall to the Zoo station. We will hike approximately 4.5 miles on the Wildwood Trail, through the Arboretum, to the new bridge across Burnside, and return on the same path, passing the Japanese Gardens and the Vietnam Memorial. We will then take the MAX downtown and stop at a restaurant for lunch.
Trails may be muddy, but are in otherwise good shape in this part of the park. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Poles are optional.
For more information about this hike please contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bocr41@gmail.com or Sandy Anderson at 503-761-1375.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!