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Summer2018 Parks & Recreation Pioneer Center City Departments Swimming Pool Public Library Community Info NEWS || SERVICES || INFORMATION || PROGRAMS || EVENTS City Matters—by Mayor Dan Holladay HOW MANY PEOPLE GET TO SAY THEY and change. The Clackamas County Courthouse will relocate to LIVE IN A GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET the County’s Red Soils campus as they’ve outgrown the current CITY? No one in Oregon can say they do, facility. The new courthouse will be larger and safer, designed except for you. It is a great honor for the for modern needs and greater functionality. Groundbreaking for entire community that the National Main the new facility is slated for spring 2023. Street Center, Inc. named Downtown Oregon City a 2018 Great American Main THE OTHER BIG ADVANCEMENT THAT WILL TRANSFORM OUR Street Award winner. DOWNTOWN IS THE WILLAMETTE FALLS LEGACY PROJECT. This is a complex project for everyone as it involves four public The award is a result of the hard work done agencies (Oregon City, Clackamas County, State of Oregon and to revitalize downtown, and we anticipate the economic benefits Metro), a private property owner (Falls Legacy LLC), PGE, a non- will ripple throughout the entire community. Since 2009, nearly $42 profit friends group and an endlessly complex site. million has been invested in the district’s buildings, streetscapes, and infrastructure. This investment has transformed our city. As of this spring, we are encouraged that Falls Legacy LLC has signed the permit applications that will allow the first phase of As a lifelong Oregon City resident, I can remember walking down- the riverwalk to advance toward construction. Falls Legacy has town when mill workers were the primary patrons of Main Street. also committed to making good on payments owed, including Today we have a vibrant mix of businesses, restaurants and activities back taxes, utility bills and easement payments. that attracts future residents and employers to relocate into the area. At this point, we estimate it could take between 18 and 24 The Downtown Oregon City Association award application drew the months to begin construction after permits are submitted. We attention of the national jury—comprised of community develop- are committed to building the riverwalk that the community ment professionals and economic and historic preservation agency envisioned, while taking the time to ensure we’re protecting the representatives—because of its focus on revitalizing buildings, the public’s investment. It is not a question of if, but rather when the emphasis on the Blue Heron Paper Mill redevelopment and the vari- riverwalk will break ground. ety of annual events, including the First City Celebration, Oregon Trail Game 5K and Kids Race, Oregon Trail Brewfest, Teddy Bear I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER and take advantage Parade, and the Open-Air Antique Fair. of the programing found inside the Trail News, and hopefully I’ll see you around town! Just because we won this amazing award doesn’t mean our work is done in downtown. Downtown Oregon City continues to grow — Mayor Dan Holladay 2 TRAILNEWS Summer 2018 CITY OF OREGON CITY | 625 CENTER STREET | PO BOX 3040 | OREGON CITY, OR 97045 | 503.657.0891 | WWW.ORCITY.ORG Summer 2018 Trail News Contents Mayor—Dan Holladay The Mayor and City Commissioners are volunteers Commissioners who do not keep regular office hours. Please call Position 1–Brian Shaw Position 3–Frank O'Donnell 503.657.0891 for contact information. Position 2–Nancy Ide Position 4–Renate Mengelberg City Commission meetings are held the first and City Manager—Tony Konkol third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm in the City Recorder—Kattie Riggs Commission Chambers at City Hall. Any citizen is Finance Director—Wyatt Parno welcome to address the Commission on any sub- ject at the beginning of each meeting. Human Resources Director—Jim Loeffler Police Chief/Public Safety Director—James Band City Commission regular meetings are streamed live Public Works Director—John Lewis on the Internet at www.orcity.org and are available on demand following the meeting. Willamette Falls Community Development Director—Laura Terway Established Media Center broadcasts meetings live at 7:00pm in 1844 at Community Services Director—Phil Lewis on Channel 23 and rebroadcasts them throughout Economic Development Manager—Eric Underwood the month. Logon to www.wfmcstudios.org for a the End of the Library Director—Maureen Cole broadcast schedule or call 503.650.0275. Oregon Trail 4 Parks Department 23 Public Works & Planning Parks & Facilities Map | Dogs in Parks | Parks Distracted Driving | Neighborhood Traffic Fact Sheet | Can You are Smoke & Tobacco-Free | Parks Office Info | Name that Stream? | 2018 Construction Projects | New Site Identified Seasonal Park Updates | Did You Know? | Thank for Public Works Operations and Parks Maintenance | New Land You Enhancement Day Volunteers | Volunteer Use Development and Construction Permitting Software | Equitable Opportunities Available | Parks Projects | Park Shelter Housing Project | Building an Accessory Structure Reservations Online! | Clackamette RV Park 28 Ecology, Conservation & Sustainability 7 Mountain View Cemetery Making the Most of Your Irrigation System | Reducing Bacteria Levels Cemetery Options | Cemetery Celebrity | Volunteers in our Rivers and Streams || Useful Contact Info | Cemetery Clean-ups | Memorial Day | Did You 30 Clackamas Fire Know? Q&A Window Fall Prevention | Water Safety Tips 8 Swimming Pool 31 Public Library Swim Schedule & Admission Prices | Swim Teams Library Foundation Adds to Collection | First Friday Film! | Ongoing | Facility Rentals | Swimming Lessons—Fees, Adult Activities | Local Author Events | Summer Reading | Family Registration, Schedules Cultural Passes | Technology Corner | Elevated Readers Book Club | 12 Recreation & Day Camps Friends of the Oregon City Public Library Registration & Fees | HIIT | Buti Yoga | Yoga for Life 34 Community Info | Skyhawks Sports Academy | Summer Day Camps Neighborhood Assn Meetings | Calling for Volunteers | City Meetings 14 Pioneer Community Center | Who will Join the City Commission Next? | Voter Registration Drop-In Groups & Activities | Senior Services & 36 Announcements & Special Events Programs | March for Meals! | Cover the Miles | OCPF | Ermatinger House Grand Opening! | McLoughlin & Barclay Facility Rentals | Volunteers & Donations | Programs Houses | Holmes House | MOOT | SCHH | End of the Oregon & Events | Class Info & Registration | Computer Skills Trail | Farmers Market | Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart | OCCE | Special | Creative Expression | Fitness & Relaxation | Music Olympics | Victim Assistance | Toastmasters | Fall Outdoor Soccer | & Dancing | Adventures, Trips & Tours CEVA Volleyball | WFMC | Willamette Falls Legacy Project | OCCC 22 Police Department & Code Enforcement | Clackamas County Events | Oregon City–Tateshina Sister City | Parents, Teens & Cops | National Night Out Enhancement Day Volunteers | Teddy Bear Parade | Vote for Movies in Code FAQ’s | Reminders the Park | Concerts in the Park ❚ FRONT COVER PHOTO—”Fishing at the Falls” by Ingrid V. Aubry, JQ Graphics ❚ PUBLICATION COORDINATOR—Denise Conrad, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director ❚ DESIGN, LAYOUT & IMAGE EDITING—©Gwen Speicher dba Gwen’s Graphic Solutions ❚ PHOTO USAGE—On occasion, Oregon City staff may take photos of participants in recreation programs, events or people on Parks and Recreation properties. Such photos are for Parks & Recreation use only and may be used in future publications or flyers. Summer 2018 TRAILNEWS 3 CITY OF OREGON CITY | 625 CENTER STREET | PO BOX 3040 | OREGON CITY, OR 97045 | 503.657.0891 | WWW.ORCITY.ORG Parks Department 500 Hilda St || 503.496.1201 || www.orcity.org 12TH 11TH DOWNTOWN Oregon City Parks & Facilities Map 10TH ARCH 9TH BRIDGE 10TH 8TH ER MCLOUGHLIN 8b IV R 7TH E 9TH River Access Trail T T E 6TH M A SINGER HILL L RAILROAD 8TH L I 7TH F W WASHINGTON 8a Clackamette H Municipal Elevator McLoughlin Cove Trail Park 6TH 9 Clackamette 18 B Place E Main Fire City Hall Station MAIN 5TH Carnegie HIGH ErmatingerErmatinger D A 6 Library HWY 99 HWY 4TH & Park Jon Storm End of the FRONT I 19 Oregon Trail HOLCOMB Pioneer Center 15 3RD Richard Bloom JOHN Q ADAMS 11 C MCLOUGHLIN 23 HY ET CENTER SportcraftJACKSON ABER N McLoughlin2ND Promenade 16 L 1 Abernethy Creek Atkinson Dogs Welcome 1ST Public Works JOHN ADAMS 15TH2 Barclay 16TH REDLAND JEFFERSON IN OREGON CITY PARKS Museum of the Oregon Territory WASHINGTON4 MADISON MONROE Swimming However, to ensure all users have M Pool DC 10 12TH a safe and enjoyable experience, Latourette Willamette please follow City parks rules, and Falls DOWNTOWN 9TH H Hospital be sure your pet is leashed and 5TH JACKSON 7TH DIVISION under your control at all times. Y LOR TA IN AND OF COURSE, PLEASE L H G Waterboard CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG! U 25 PEARL LO Mc 17 Old Canemah Singer 22 Creek Barclay HWY 213 Rivercrest 19 MOLALLA 3 5 Canemah Hills Stafford OC Parks: Smoke 24 G 13 Hazelwood HOLMES & Tobacco-Free Mountain Hartke View EFFECTIVE DEC. 2, 2016 12 Cemetery HOLLY LINN SOUTH END WARNER PARROTT (City Ordinance 16-1012, para 11) J WARNER MILNE MAPLE LANE Planning & All Oregon City Parks are smoke Chapin 7 Building Police Station Municipal Court K and tobacco free. This ordinance applies to cigarettes, electronic BEAVERCREEK Shenandoah 21 cigarettes and marijuana. For PARTLOW MOLALLA more informationTHAYER contact the CENTRAL POINT Parks Office at 503.496.1201. 14 Hillendale McCORD MEYERS LEGEND Wesley