Final Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed City Charter Changes
When: Thu Feb 2, 2012 4PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Room 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR Get Map!
Public Encouraged to Attend
The City of Gresham Charter Review Committee will meet Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 4PM to hear Public Comment (Please observe the time limit of three minutes) and recommend the Final Committee Report to the City Council at their next meeting February 7, 2012 at 6PM.
(Proposed Charter changes and Feb 2nd meeting agenda below this break)
When :Tue Feb 7, 2011 6:30-8PM Where: Margaret Scott Elementary School
14700 NE Sacramento
Portland OR Get Map!
Save the Date
Wilkes Community Group is holding their February Board Meeting on Tuesday Feb 7th from 6:30-8PM at the Margret Scott Elementary School Library.
Agenda
6:30 PM Call to order
Minutes - Joyce Ley, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
Police Report - Neighborhood Response Teams:
East Precinct - Louis Seals, Tim Mast, Steve Albert
North Precinct - Eric Zajac, Kelly Kindrick, Pete McConnell, Miguel Olmos, Brad Kula
6:45 PM Discussion and vote for Movies in the Park special donations account
7:00 PM Recap from Joyce Ley on what’s happening at the Wilkes Creek Headwaters New Park site
7:15 PM bigail Cermak from the Brownfield Program will explore possible grant options for use towards developing a master plan for the Wilkes Creek Headwaters New Park site
7:55 PM Movie in the Park announcements
8:00 PM Adjourn
Board meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
When: Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:30-8:30PM Where: Troutdale City Hall
Conference Bldg
223 Buxton Av
Troutdale, OR Get Map!
Win-Win Solutions
Learn and practice the skills of Interest-Based Negotiation to find win-win solutions when you find yourself stuck in a conflict. Participants will have fun practicing with a creative dilemma. The presenter, Anndy Wiselogle of East Metro Mediation, will be sharing proven techniques that mediators use.
No fee for local residents; pre-register by February 13 at 503-618-3247 or email Mediate@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Public invited to comment during Feb 13 work session
The Planning Commission will discuss proposed Downtown-related changes to the Development Code at its Monday meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30PM. in the Springwater Trail Room at City Hall.
The Code changes are intended to remove development barriers while ensuring the community's vision for Downtown can still be achieved.
To see the draft Code and a summary of the changes, visit the Downtown Plan Review project page at go.usa.gov/bGZ.
The approval process for the Code changes is scheduled to begin at a March 12 Planning Commission hearing.
When: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7-9PM Where: Hartley Elementary School
701 NE 185th
Gresham OR Get Map!
Everyone's Invited
Join us for North Gresham Neighborhood Association's (NGNA) public meeting, Monday February 13th 7PM, at Hartley Elementary School, 701 NE 185th (1 block north of Glisan).
Jamie Stamberger from the Healthy Streams program will give a presentation on FREE resources for residents. This includes free native plants, trees, compost bin and bee blocks. This program will end on March 31st, so this is a limited opportunity. Additional programs she will cover are rain garden grants, downspout disconnect and discounted lawn tools. Here is a link for more info: http://www.greshamoregon.gov/watershed/
We'll also discuss plans for our 2nd annual neighborhood clean-up.
Let your neighbors know about this very informational meeting and we'll see you there!
When: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10AM-1PM Where: Mt Hood Community College
College Center Fireplace Lounge
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Job Opportunities
The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Career Planning and Counseling Center is hosting the sixth annual summer jobs and career fair in the College Center Fireplace Lounge at 26000 SE Stark St. in Gresham, Thursday Feb 23, 2012 from 10AM to 1PM.
The fair offers students and community members the opportunity to meet with employers who are hiring for great summer and seasonal positions, as well as ongoing opportunities. Employers scheduled to attend include Timberline Lodge, Clackamas County Parks, Mt. Hood Aquatic Center, Princess Tours, Oregon Department of Forestry, The Home Depot and KOIN 6 Television.
Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.
When: Wed Jan 19, 2012 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Share Your Opinion
Join us to provide your comments on draft Downtown Development Code changes.
Issues include floor area ratio (the minimum amount of building required on each lot), streets and sidewalks, minimum parking standards and building design standards.
The Downtown Plan Review project seeks to remove obstacles to Downtown development while retaining the vision of Downtown as: a center for jobs and housing; a thriving and unique entertainment, nightlife and shopping district; and a visually interesting place with buildings and streetscapes of high design quality.
When: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Improving Efficiency
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on Monday Jan. 23 to review the discussion draft of code amendments. These amendments create a land use classification system, reconsider how community service uses are categorized and reviewed, and update the Staff Interpretation process.
When: Jan 23-25, 2012 7-8PM Where: Multiple locations:
Walt Morey Middle School
HB Lee Middle School
Reynolds Middle School
You're Invited!
The Reynolds School Board has selected McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, Executive Recruitment and Development to assist it in selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview.
The board is soliciting input from district staff, parents, students and the community as part of the search, and has scheduled community forums with the consultants on the following dates.
The following forums are open to all:
Monday, Jan 23, 7-8 PM Walt Morey Middle School Library, 2801 SW Lucas Ave, Troutdale
Tuesday, Jan 24, 7-8 PM HB Lee Middle School Library, 1121 NE 172nd Ave
Wednesday, Jan 25, 7-8 PM Reynolds Middle School cafeteria, 1200 NE 201st Ave, Fairview (in Spanish)
When: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3-5PM Where: Rosewood Cafe
609 SE 162nd Ave (just south of Stark next to Sam's Restaurant)
Portland, OR Get Map!
Building Community - Neighbors helping neighbors
We need your participation in the next phase of the Rosewood Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative, a project with Portland Development Commission to support the emerging Rosewood business district.
Join us this Wednesday, January 25th from 3-5pm for a visioning workshop. We will discuss and outline a vision for increasing the economic competitiveness of Rosewood. It is crucial at this stage to have a diverse range of perspectives and participation. Nick Sauvie from Rose Community Development Corporation will facilitate and we will have a Spanish interpreter to assist our conversation.
We hope you can make it! This work is in conjunction with our public safety efforts and is an important part of bringing in the resources that we need for long-term improvement in the Rosewood community. Thank you for continuing to be involved in Rosewood!
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!
