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Public Welcome. Get Involved!
When: Tue, Jul 14, 2020 7PM-8:45PM |
For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.
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Let's Go Walking!
When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10AM-12PM |
This is a walk around Gresham.s southeast neighborhoods. Gresham has more than 46 registered significant trees. We will visit 15 of them on our 3.5-mile walk. Retired Pinewood Nursery owner, Judy Berg, will be available to answer your questions.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear if necessary. Masks are required and social distancing practiced. Bring water and a snack to eat on the walk. We will return to Gresham.s Main City Park to socialize and eat our sack lunches; this part of the walk is optional.
For more information about this hike please contact Howard or Judy Berg at 503-665-8008 or howardbergate@gmail.com.
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.
Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 7PM-9PM |
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 6:30PM-8PM |
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Mon, Jul 20, 2020 4:30PM-6:30PM |
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.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Tue, Jul 21, 2020 4PM-6PM |
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.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Tue, Jul 21, 2020 10 am- |
For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc.
For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.
Read more about Council meetings.
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2020 Summer Newsletter"Diversity, Harmony, Community - |
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Summer 2020 NewsletterInside This Issue:
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Download your copy here. (includes active web links)
Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.
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Tina Osterink, City of Gresham
Natural Resource Planner
In the spring of 2019, the City of Gresham began a process initiated by the City Council to identify potential recreation improvements for six undeveloped parks throughout the city. The parks identified for future improvements were two community parks and four neighborhood parks, including Columbia View Neighborhood Park.
This exploration of future improvements was initiated by the city to understand community desires for each park, capital costs for potential improvements, and maintenance needs if developed. Community feedback will help prioritize which park improvements will be implemented as funding becomes available.
Staff and a consultant team conducted on-site meetings, surveys and an open house throughout 2019. Community feedback was used to develop high level concept plans for all six undeveloped parks. The plans include a range of design and facility options for each park, including Columbia View Neighborhood Park.
Based on analysis of Columbia View’s unique existing conditions and feedback during public engagement meetings, the following concept plan was developed.
Columbia View Park's Concept Plan
Community feedback throughout 2019 noted opportunities for the park may include play structures for kids, designated off-leash dog areas, improved accessibility for all ages and abilities, education displays, and picnic areas. Constraints include maintenance, safety concerns, a lack of trash receptacles, and concerns with attracting too many people to neighborhood park. Additional feedback from nearby neighbors during a virtual meeting held in June 2020 is as follows:
During the June 2020 meeting, staff stressed the importance of balancing input from nearby neighbors with meeting the equity, opportunity and access needs for community members who live within the quarter-mile walking and biking service area.
Next steps in the outreach process include meeting with Community Based Organizations to gain their input on the concept plan for Columbia View Neighborhood Park, online review of the concept plan report from July 13 – August 31 and then convene on August 10 at the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association Meeting (online via Zoom).
Additional information can be found at the Parks Planning website and you can reach out to Tina Osterink at Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.Gov or by phone at (503) 618-2392.
Project website where the concept plans and draft report can be viewed: https://greshamoregon.gov/Parks-Planning/
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Gresham has an interim mayor after council voted unanimously to promote someone from within their ranks Monday morning, June 29. Councilor will serve remainder of year, step aside after November special election |
Source: Gresham Outlook, Jun 29, 2020
By Christopher Keizur
Karylinn Echols was appointed to the lead role during a special city council meeting after being nominated by a motion from Councilor Jerry Hinton and seconded by Councilor David Widmark.
"I look forward to working with each and every one of you as we get through the remainder of this year," Echols said.
Council telegraphed Monday's vote last week, when they voiced support for Echols stepping into the interim role. They delayed the decision to this week in order to allow for public comment on the matter.
The decision to name Echols interim mayor was made after the unexpected resignation of Shane Bemis Wednesday, June 17. Council had less than 30 days to name his interim successor by majority vote. With Echols being selected, she will now serve through the remainder of the year, before stepping aside for the person voted for by the public in the November election.
"She brings integrity, clarity and transparency to the city," Widmark said.
Echols has served as a Gresham City Councilor for 12 years, including two stints as council president. She was appointed to Position 3 in 2011 after being appointed to the role unanimously and winning a subsequent election. She also served a two-year stint in 2005.
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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!
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