City of Gresham

Public meeting on East County Courts in Rockwood: March 30, 2010 6:30PM

03/30/2010 - 6:30pm
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Public meeting on East County Courts in Rockwood: March 30, 2010 6:30PM. Project team to offer updates and information on proposed Courthouse in Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood. Info here!

Public meeting on East County Courts

Project team to offer updates and information on proposed Courthouse in Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood

When: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:30 – 8:30PM
Where: Parklane Christian Reformed Church
16001 SE Main
Portland, OR
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On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Multnomah County will hold an informational public meeting on the status of the proposed East County Courts project. This will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Parklane Christian Reformed Church, 16001 Southeast Main Street, in East Portland. (Meeting details below)

(Everyone in the greater East County (especially Gresham & West Gresham) area is urge to attend this important meeting! Ed.)

Graffiti problem returns to Gresham. Report 'tagging' immediately!

Help the City of Gresham stop the explosion of graffiti, Report It Immediately!  Info here!
Graffiti effects everyone!

Graffiti damages our property, and impacts our community

Help eliminate graffiti -- report it immediately!

Help with Graffiti Problem

The City of Gresham has reported an explosion in graffiti around town since the Holiday season. Graffiti damages property, and casts a bad light on our community. Don't let vandals take control of your neighborhood. We encourage everyone to help combat this problem!

Within 24 hours of graffiti appearing:

  1. Take a picture of the graffiti
    (send it to Cathy Harrington, email Cathy.Harrington@greshamoregon.gov),
  2. Report graffiti to the police at 503-618-2463. Do not call 911!
    (there is an officer dedicated to following up right now because the problem's so rampant), and
  3. Clean it off or paint over it
    (contact Cathy for graffiti removal kits or help).

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Remember, graffiti effects everyone!

Community forum, Gresham 'big box' store code development project: Apr 19, 2010 6:30PM

04/19/2010 - 6:30pm
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Community forum, Gresham 'big box' code development: Apr 19, 2010 6:30PM. Have a voice in the 'big box' store code development project. Info here!

Have a voice in the 'big box' store code development project

Attend this Community Forum, April 19th 6:30PM

When: Monday, April 19, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rooms 2A/2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The first community forum for this 2010 Council Work Plan project has been scheduled for Monday, April 19 at 6:30PM in Gresham City Hall Conference Rooms 2A/2B. This project is a follow-up to the October 13, 2009, Gresham City Council Policy meeting on "big box" development.

(Everyone concerned about neighborhood big-box stores is urge to attend this important meeting as attendance does make an impact. This is a meeting where folks can make a comment (under 3 minutes). Since the time limit is very set please have your thoughts planned out ahead before attending the meeting. The City Staff will also be making their presentation to the City Council on April 20, 3 to 5pm... another good chance to have a large attendance and to speak (for 3 min). Ed.)

For more information about the 'big box' project and future meeting dates please visit the city's project Web site here.

Neighborhood Coalition Meeting: Mar 9, 2010 7PM

03/09/2010 - 7:00pm
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City of Gresham Coalition of Neighborhood Associations - A unified voice for Gresham's neighborhood associations. Info here!

Coalition of Gresham
Neighborhood Associations

Board Meeting
Tuesday Mar 9, 2010 7:00PM

When: Tuesday Mar 9, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Public welcome

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Spring 2010 Tree Forum, Gresham City Hall: Mar 13, 2010 9AM

03/13/2010 - 9:00am
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City of Gresham Spring 2010 Tree Forum at Gresham City Hall, Saturday Mar 13, 2010 9AM. Info here!

Gresham’s 2010 Tree Forum

“People Need Trees
and Gresham’s Trees Need People”

Take the survey here!

When: Saturday Mar 13, 2010 9AM - 12PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR 97030
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The second Community Workshop for the Urban Forestry Management Plan project will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9AM to 12PM at City Hall.

Participate in the "Significant Tree Hunt" commemorating Gresham’s 100th birthday. Information available here!

Forum speakers & participants

  • Jim Gersbach, Friends of Trees member
  • Keith Warren, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery
  • Nancy Buley, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery
  • Lynn Snodgrass, Drake’s 7 Dees
  • Anne Rutherford, Storyteller

Events

  • 9:00AM - Open house on the benefits of trees.
  • 9:30AM - Tree treasure hunt prizes awarded. Clues on the City of Gresham Facebook page and via Twitter - hunt starts March 1. (See "Geocache Treasure Hunt" below)
  • 10:00AM - Storyteller Anne Rutherford - What is your tree story?
  • 10:20AM - Presentation on the value of trees.
  • 11:00AM - Street Tree Arboretum community design activity. Bring your creative arboretum ideas for Gradin Sports Park.

Come enjoy a Tree Art Show presented by East Gresham Elementary and Mt. Hood Montessori!

Refreshments provided!

Tree Survey

Share your thoughts and opinions on trees in Gresham.

WENA Quarterly Meeting at St Aidan's: Mar 22, 2010 7PM

03/22/2010 - 7:00pm
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Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon. Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together we can make a difference!

  • Neighborhood news
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements along Halsey (162nd-181st)
  • PDX Airport North Runway Construction May-Oct 2010

Come to the Neighborhood Meeting

When: Monday, Mar 22, 2010 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Monday, Mar 22nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood Meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story for Agenda below).

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Nelson Property Master Plan, Community Forum #2: Mar 31, 2010 7PM

03/31/2010 - 7:00pm
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Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan Community Forum, March 31 2010 7PM.  Info here!
Nadaka Nature Park
Gresham, Oregon

Community Forum #2

Nelson Property
Neighborhood Park Master Plan

Wednesday, March 31st, 7PM

The City is asking for input to help with the Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan.

When: Wednesday March 31, 2010 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Conference Room 2A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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Park Design Selected

On January 20th 2010 the City of Gresham held a Community Forum regarding the 2-acre Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan and companion 12-acre Nadaka Vegetation Management Plan.

A Summary Report has been prepared that includes oral comments, written comments, objectives, design narratives, the three design alternatives and other collective information. The Summary Report has been placed on the City webpage and is located here.

You are invited to attend the second Community Forum, scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 31 from 7- 9 pm at Gresham City Hall in Rooms 2A and 2B. At this meeting the Preferred Design Alternative will be presented

A Used Car lot for Wilkes East? Maybe. Deadline for comments is Feb 25th

Wilkes East mortgage broker requests permit to sell used cars too at 178th & Glisan location. 14-day comment period ends Feb 25, 2010.  Info here!

Real Estate, Mortgages, and... Used Cars too?

Wilkes East mortgage broker requests permit to sell used cars at 178th & Glisan location.

Good Idea? Bad Idea?

According to City documents Interbank Mortgage Services has applied for a permit to sell used cars in addition to real estate and mortgage loans on the corner of 178th & NE Glisan. (In this slow economy the temptation to compete with the other used car lot at 163rd & NE Glisan must be too great to resist.)

A notice asking for public comment appeared February 11, 2010 in front of the proposed car lot at 17811 NE Glisan St. Get Map!. View Land Use notice here. If you object to this land use proposal you need to file your comments with the City before February 25, 2010. (See info below)

Landlord decides against proposed Rockwood methadone clinic after public outcry

Landlord decides against proposed Rockwood methadone clinic after public outcry. Mayor says the landlord 'did the right thing', adding 'I think he heard the community.' Read more here!

Gresham Mayor says
landlord "did the right thing"

"I think he heard the community.”

Mayor Shane T. Bemis announced February 10, 2010 that Jack Medak the owner of the building at l9295 E Burnside and potential landlord for a proposed methadone clinic in the Rockwood area of Gresham has decided not to lease his space for that use.

The decision comes after a contentious two-hour meeting held Thursday, Feb. 4, in the building in question at 19295 E Burnside St.

"This is a big win for the people who have been working so hard to raise the tide in Rockwood," said Bemis. "I am tremendously proud of the community for clearly articulating the potential redevelopment obstacles and law enforcement challenges that could come from an additional methadone clinic in the area." Bemis said “I am glad that Mr. Medak did not lease to them,” adding, “He did the right thing. I think he heard the community.”

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee meeting agenda: Feb 10, 2010 7PM

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City of Gresham, Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee meeting, Wednesday Feb 10, 2010 7PM. Info here!

GRDC Advisory Committee agenda:

Barberry Village Apartments, Plaza del Sol workgroup report, 188th MAX Station Improvements, 187th/188th Realignment at Stark, Stark Street Boulevard Phase II.

When: Wednesday Feb 10, 2010 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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On the agenda

Click here for Wednesday night's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) Advisory Committee meeting agenda. This link takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information.

It includes: Community Building at Barberry Village Apartments, Plaza del Sol: Community Event Work Group Report, 188th MAX Station Improvements, 187th/188th Realignment at Stark Street, Stark Street Boulevard Phase II (190th to 197th), and more. You will find all of this under "agenda attachments" for the meeting on 2/10.

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