THE MILWAUKIE PILOT Providing the Citizens Of Milwaukie With Information To Bet ter Govern Themselves VOLUME 24, ISSUE 2 ~ February 2014 2 MILWAUKIE CITY COUNCIL goals for2014 Council talks at Neighborhoods Bond topictakenup ting sessionofJan. 23 additional tax isestimatedtocost$36per year for a from taxes. property If thebonds are approved, the The bondswouldbepayable services. and library suchaspoliceprotection that paysforcore services $365,000 peryear, thegeneralfund and preserve ofthelightrailproject, whichriseto for itsportion ballot that would eliminate the City’s debt payments priorities in2014. the bondproposal CityCouncillistedamongitstop District Associations(NDA’s) inFebruary todiscuss on theCity’s website. was convened. Details willbeposted Pilot went toprintbefore thatmeeting uled asecondsessionforFeb. 29 these andothergoals,Councilsched- permanent Police Chief. staffing, includingthenamingof a its naturalstate,andrestoring police that wouldreturn Kellogg Laketo theKellogg forCohoprojectperform pleting acontractwith Wildlands to ing Milwaukie Riverfront Park, com- services. and library suchaspolice protection core services thegeneralfundthatpaysfor preserve ofthelightrail project and portion nate theCity’s debtpaymentsforits bond measure. nate revenue streams, includinga tions inspendingandfindingalter- loss ofservices. securing fundingtoprevent further overcarrying thetopgoalof2013: A focusofCityCouncil’s goalset- Council isconsidering placing a bond ontheMay City representatives willvisittheNeighborhood Needing more time to prioritize Council alsohighlightedcomplet- Passing a bond in May would elimi- reducCouncil isseekingfurther - Rails andRiverfront Councilor Churchill- rd Please see centered on M ayor th . The . The 3 J NDA’s onpage 2 ere m y

F erguson author Phillip Margolin (above) onThurs., Feb. 6 Forum kicks off its second seasonwith best-selling Cultural Trust, theLeddingCultural Cultural CoalitionandtheOregon a grantfrom theClackamasCounty Friends oftheLeddingLibrary, and and LauraGamble, fundingfrom the series. successful literary are twosure signsyou’re buildinga Land abest-sellingauthor?Check.These you need to book a bigger venue? Check. 7580) forthe2014schedule. September-November. (503-786- ContacttheLibrary works on the firstThursdayofmonth, February-June, public. It features local and regional writers discussing their questions from thecrowd. best-sellers, Margolin willtalkabouthiscraftandanswer attorney whohaswrittenmore thanadozen books,all them ahugethank-you.” themthe serieswouldnotexist. said. “Without We owe of 2012,openingtoafullhouseinFebruary 2013. p.m., atMilwaukie High School’s Black Box Theater. Delivering thank-you’ a‘huge Thanks to the efforts of KathyThanks to the efforts Gannett Pack thehouseonsucharegular basis The Ledding Cultural isafreeForum seriesopento the Margolin isexpectedtodeliver abigcrowd. Aretired “They’ve doneeverything,” Director Library Katie Newell Gannett planningtheseries inthefall and Gamble started

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Rails and Riverfront Park - Along the other Milwaukie rail corridor there has rail corridor there Along the other Milwaukie On a good note, the plans and funding for our for funding and plans the note, a good On year. past happened this so much has Again, a picnic in our new wait to enjoy all hardly can We been construction activity as well. The crossings of The crossings been construction as well. activity and 37 street Oak Harrison, is underway. Retaining walls are being finalized and being finalized walls are Retaining is underway. it will be in place. Still lights are many of the street and complete is system the until months 18 than more for passengers. ready Riverfront Park are getting closer to execution. Plans Plans getting closer to execution. are Park Riverfront are as some trees) (as well for old piling removals of construction long the arrival Before quickly. moving ... ride your equipment will take place. Come on down in will ... strap it to the whimsical ironwork bike if you car with a verythe shape of a small trolley large bird Soon to see the activity. cage bell ... and walk around will begin to take shape. Park our Riverfront their for Milwaukie tax-payers Thanks to all of our contribution to the effort. while listening to our newly park completed Quiet ... hopefully sooner than later. Zones modified to qualify for the Federal Rail Authority Federal Rail modified to qualify for the islands or medians designation. Small Zone” “Quiet passage accidental prevent to installed been have that all to know is great gates. It the crossing around the know never is complete ... but one would this work listened and in place ... if you is approved Zone Quiet into the night. to the continued horns blasting long Or ? engineers train the tell to forgot someone Maybe to be might take longer approvals is it that Federal melt. I think it issued than it will for polar ice caps to might be the later. Signs of progress in Milwaukie This month's Councilor Column is written Councilor Column This month's by call 503- contact Scott, To Councilor Scott Churchill. 786-7511 or email Page 2 . t th ilo P under ilwaukie M , 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. th he T www.eventbrite.com , from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at PSB, and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. , from th Forty percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster of businesses do not reopen percent Forty should Milwaukie area owners in the This is why business a 2-hour Series, Preparedness Emergency of the City’s Part Registration is available at is available Registration Milwaukie Community Gardens registration is now open is now registration Gardens Community Milwaukie Milwaukie, and in two gardens organizes group The citizen The Campbell Community Grounds Open at 503-342-6330 to reserveboth a plot one or Call Dimitri With the Quiet Zone enacted on the UP line, which runs enacted on the UP line, Zone the Quiet With After years of capital projects to install additional safety install additional to capital projects of After years Quiet Zone to take full to take full Zone Quiet in February effect and another 25 percent fail within one year according to the according fail within one year and another 25 percent Agency (FEMA). Similar Management Emergency Federal Administration Business Small States the United statistics from of businesses fail within two 90 percent indicate that over after being struck a disaster. years by Readiness. on Business presentation plan to attend two free 11 overview March on PSAC Business Ready. Classes are free and space is limited. free Classes are Ready. Business PSAC at PSB will be held to help businesses ready for the worst. at PSB will be held to help businesses ready 4-hour follow-up workshop on April 12 on April workshop 4-hour follow-up for the 2014 gardening season. for the 2014 gardening community building and food security through promotes gardening. is located at the Garden NE corner of the Campbell Elementary Property. Methodist United Paul’s located at St. Community Garden, details.) page 6 for more (See 11600 SE Linwood Ave. Church of these Community Gardens. Set down some new roots Set down some That’s the official date when the Federal Railroad Agency … Railroad Federal when the the official date That’s attention turns Avenue, along Railroad Milwaukie through which passes through Branch, Tillamook to the trains on the The Neighborhood. Station and the Island the Downtown constructingis the Project Rail Light Milwaukie - and that crossings, Branch Tillamook at the improvements is expected to be in place in 2015. Zone Quiet measures at railroad crossings and negotiations with a about a negotiations with and crossings at railroad measures regulatory partners and different the trains on agencies, dozen only sound their horns in emergency (UP) will Pacific Union 5 beginning Feb. town through situations when passing Classes teach readiness

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Monroe Street has different characteristics at characteristics different Street has Monroe This spring the Planning Department will Department engage the Planning spring This In January, the Moving Forward Milwaukie project project Milwaukie Forward the Moving January, In retail office, residential, include types Development Community Development Department Development Community different points throughout town. This project will This town. throughout points different that designs suggest and differences those consider are specific to the nature of each particular segment. citizens, especially those who live near and use who live near citizens, especially those makes that plan a concept Street, to develop Monroe and bikers. walkers autos, for it route and safer a better Concept goals will be to: • Improve roadway conditions for bicycles and • Increase non-vehicular options for residents to • Calm traffic • Increase recreation opportunities for all levels of team discussed potential development concepts for concepts development potential discussed team with Council, and sites opportunity the seven of each feasibility of each concept. evaluated the financial the refining are Next steps projects. use mixed and 18, February on Council to presentation for concepts with Council on tools financial potential discussing and is available at 20. Project information February MilwaukieOregon.gov/planning/movingforward When Where Free CERT trainings give individuals a glimpse into the the into glimpse a individuals give trainings CERT Free Or complete IS 317 Intro on-line course at FEMA website website at FEMA course on-line 317 Intro complete IS Or

Page 3 Preparedness trainings ‘system’ designed to save lives in times of disaster and provides in times of disaster and provides lives designed to save ‘system’ neighbors your family, your life-saving tools to assist yourself, for all citizens. The training is available community. and your or at 503-343-0022 Hedges, Linda contact register To and take final exam Feb. 15 Feb. and take final exam hammy.org day, March 12 March day, Pilots? Where are the planes? Fire Chief offers Written by Greg Hemer, Design & Landmarks Committee thanks If Milwaukians are Pilots, where are all the planes? We are not named for Written by Fred Charltron, Clackamas Fire Chief civilian airplane pilots; but for navigators of the great Willamette and the Columbia, guiding maritime ships into our Milwaukie Bay. The ships were As 2013 was winding down, steam powered side and stern wheeler vessels. Clackamas Fire engaged in two very created the ship empire in Milwaukie beginning in 1847 special events to help those in need. inviting to build his maritime dream. By 1850 the side wheeler In October, we kicked off a Winter “Lot Whitcomb” was born with the Warming Drive to collect new/used hull made in Milwaukie Bay and the coats and blankets and new gloves, mechanical parts from New Orleans. hats, and socks for the Feed the The launching and activities of “Lot Hungry program in Milwaukie and Whitcomb” stimulated the growth of the Clackamas Service Center. Milwaukie, the construction of other Thanks to the generous donations vessels, and a solid distribution of from our employees, volunteers, goods in Milwaukie. the Boring - Clackamas Volunteer Business was booming with Firefighter Association, the Clackamas imports entering through the Bay Emergency Services Foundation, and exports leaving through the Bay. Reser’s Fine Foods, the Clackamas Milwaukie was producing lumber and flour that were shipped as far as San Review and others, we were able to Francisco and Sacramento. But alas, by the mid to late 1850’s the Milwaukie provide assistance to our community. shipping industry was fleeting. Portland and Oregon City became more Also, in November and December dominate in the political landscape and the shipping investments weren’t we collected food and toys through paying very good dividends. By 1875 Milwaukie Bay was no longer considered our Operation Santa program. This a port or barely even a stopping point. year we participated in 15 community Just because Milwaukie Bay is no longer a Port of Delivery does not mean parades and collected a record amount Milwaukians have lost our river navigation and our love for the Bay. The second of food and toys to help nearly 500 phase of Riverfront Park will begin construction this spring and Milwaukians families in our community. celebrate at the Bay to watch the Christmas Fleet and and fireworks, just like Thank you to all who supported when they launched the “Lot Whitcomb.” this incredible program.

The City Code Corner The Chief’s Corner WrittenThe by CityTim Salyers, Code Code Compliance Corner Coordinator Written by Steve Bartol, Interim Police Chief WrittenRecently, by theTim piling Salyers, of yard Code debris Compliance for bird Coordinatorhabitat was On Feb. 27th we will recognize our Officer of the Year brought to the City Council. Some citizens would like to and the Cadet of the Year at our annual dinner and awards accumulate yard debris to allow for bird habitat. The current ceremony at the American Legion. These awards are based code prohibits the accumulation of yard debris regardless of on nominations and a vote of the officers’ peers. intent. Code enforcement staff was asked to attend a future The winner of the Officer of the year is Officer Eric Council meeting with some potential guidelines on how Charron. The Cadet Officer of the year is Tori Amundson. to allow the accumulation of yard debris for bird habitat. We thank the American Legion, The Public Safety Advisor With that in mind, what you think about allowing Committee and the Milwaukie Public Safety Foundation bird habitat piles in our City? Do you think there should for coordinating and sponsoring this event every year. The be any restrictions on the size of property that can have support we receive from our citizens means a lot to the them? Should there be setbacks or other restrictions? Let men and women of the Milwaukie Police Department. me know what you think at [email protected] To purchase tickets for the banquet, visit the Public Safety or 503-786-7409. Foundation’s website at http://www.milwaukiepsf.org.

Page 4 www.MilwaukieOregon.gov The Milwaukie Pilot Citzen advisory group, News from Ledding This is just a mere sampling of all of the events going on residents review CIP at the Ledding Library in February. Check the full listing After the Open House of Jan. 22nd that gave citizens the at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library. opportunity to review the City’s Capital Improvement Plan Naturescaping Workshops, Feb. 1st, Basics and Site (CIP), the Citizen Utility Advisory Board (CUAB) will th Plan Development, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; March 1st, review the draft document at its Feb. 5 meeting. Advanced Design and Site Plan Review, 11 a.m. to 2:30 The CIP prescribes which major infrastructure projects p.m. Sign up now by emailing: [email protected]. will be funded and constructed in the coming years. Road maintenance and improvement projects, stormwater, Ledding Cultural Forum, Feb. 6th (See page 1) wastewater and water improvement projects are all accounted Library2Go Classes, Feb. 3rd, 10th, 24th, 6 to 8:30 p.m. for in the CIP, and the CUAB will weigh-in on the proposed Get help getting books from Library2Go onto your projects for 2013-2014. laptop, tablet, eReader or smart phone. Major projects include the City’s Wasterwater Clay Trivia Night with “The Librarian”, Feb. 13th, 7 p.m., The Pipe Replacement Program, paving for the Street Surface th GameRoom, 1926 SE Scott maintenance Program, and the 17 Avenue Multiuse Trail. St. Teens through adults are After the CUAB review, the CIP is incorporated into the welcome to play on teams of draft 2013-2014 Budget, which undergoes its own public 1 to 4 players to compete review process. for nightly prizes. Toddler Dance Party, Finance publishes reports Feb. 14th at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Dance Party! The City’s Finance Department has published the Popular Celebrate Valentine’s Annual Financial Report (PAFR) - a document designed to pro- Day with your vide a comprehensive overview of the City’s financial situation, toddler at our dance its financial policies and goals, and explanation of how citizen’s party. Ages 1-3. tax dollars are being spent, in an easy to understand format. The City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has also been published, and includes the much more extensive audit opinion issued by an independent firm in December 2013. Library hosts free finance To view these documents online, visit the Finance Depart- ment on the City’s website, or pick up a copy at City Hall or classes at Pond House the Ledding Library. The Ledding Library will host free financial education classes every Tuesday evening in February: the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Pond House. Daddy Daughter Dance The series, presented by Key Bank, will cover budgeting, money management, goal setting, and getting and using at Milwaukie Center credit. The classes are tailored to benefit everyone, from young Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to share a lifetime memory adults just starting out to older folks who need to refresh their with your daughter! The Milwaukie Center’s Daddy Daughter financial education. Each session will focus on a different Dinner Dance is a red carpet, Valentine themed event that in- topic. Residents are welcome to attend one or all. cludes dinner, dessert, dancing and games. Let your daughter Feb. 4th – Take Charge of Your Money – Learn about credit be a star on this special night! and how to use it wisely; Start a budget Dads and daughters ages 3 - 7 years old, Fri., Feb. 7th, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 11th – Credit Smart – Credit scores and spending plan Dads and daughters ages 8 - 16 years old, Sat., Febth 8, 6-9 p.m Feb. 18th – To Your Credit, Part I – Credit reports Space is limited so register early! For more information or to Feb. 25th – To Your Credit, Part II – Reparing your credit register, call 503-794-8092. The Pond House is located at 2215 SE Harrison St., Resident: $50 per couple plus, $15 for each additional Milwaukie, OR 97222, adjacent to the Milwaukie Ledding daughter. Non-resident: $60 per couple plus, $18 for each Library. additional daughter

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ach Neighborhood Association has a Land Use Commission (PC) Agenda items. Dates are subject to EChair monitoring applications the City receives. change. Check the City’s website for details.

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d LINWOOD d and as a community last year they Island Station were able to grow and donate 500 N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : pounds of produce to local charities in N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : F e b . 13 t h , 7 p . m ., L i n w o o d E l e m . our area. They have some communal F e b . 5 t h , 6:30 p . m ., By Zac Perry, CoChair beds managed by multiple families, M i l w a u k i e G r a n g e Do you want to grow your own which allows them to grow vegetables Island Station Neighbors! Mark your produce but don’t have enough space that requires more space like corn, calendar for the next meeting on Feb. with enough sun? In the Linwood squash, melons and cucumbers. They 5th, 6:30 p.m. at the Grange. Neighborhood, we are fortunate to have also have a bed filled with herbs that One of the major items on the agenda a great working community interested are available to all gardeners. Beds will be a discussion about the supply in encouraging you to get your hands will be assigned to new gardeners in needs for the Island Station Emergency dirty and eat healthier. March so get your applications in Network. Some grant money remains Milwaukie Open Ground Community soon. Call 503-342-6330 to leave a and your input on additional supplies is Garden at 11611 SE Linwood (pictured request for an application. important. right) is now in its fourth year, and they Tonia Burns of Clackamas are currently accepting applications for County will be updating us on the 2014 growing season, no experience the plans to finish the Spring necessary. You don’t even have to live in Park Project. the Linwood Neighborhood to apply. In addition, Milwaukie Open Ground has (30) 4’x Keepers is sponsoring a planting 12’ raised beds. If you’re interested in morning at Spring Park on participating in this year’s garden season, Saturday, March 1st from 10 a.m. a fee of $35 will cover your water in the to Noon. So mark your calendar garden for the year. Last year they built a for this community event- shed for tools and other garden supplies refreshments will be provided for to be stored on-site. All plots are organic all! See you Feb. 5th!

a LEWELLING a Last month we also had a great presentation by a city N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : planner and engineer on the development process and current F e b . 12 t h , 7 p . m ., Lewelling Elementary development activities along Logus Road. The City has a Written By Bryan Trotter, Chair transparent set of standards and a good public involvement The Lewelling NDA has decided to partner with the Seth cycle. However, change is inevitable as our community grows Lewelling School and join the Adopt-A-Road campaign. This and the only way to influence future growth is to become is a great way to instill a sense of civic pride in our youth and involved early in the process. a great way for us all to show our own civic pride and join Take some time to review the information on the City together with our neighbors! webpage if you have interest or are concerned with how our However, something really bothers me that we even have City will develop over the next generation. Thanks to the staff to pick up litter that others toss on the ground for whatever that presented last month! reason. I want to thank all those neighbors already working to Next month we will meet representatives from the North keep our Neighborhoods clean by picking up litter while out Clackamas Parks and Recreation district, Rowe Jr. High, and on a walk. Our first event will be this spring and I’m hoping continue the planning for the Music in the Park concert series. we will have great turnout, get to know each other a little If you cannot attend but want to have a voice or learn about better, and have to work so hard to find enough trash to fill other ways to participate, get added to our email distribution one bag. by contacting me at [email protected].

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N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : F e b . 12 t h , 6:30 p . m ., R o w e M i d d l e S c h o o l F e b . 24 t h , 6:30 p . m ., M i l w a u k i e G r i n d By Debby Patten, Chair Written By Bryan Dorr, Secretary As I was sitting on the bus on my way to work, I started Have you been to one of our regular Neighborhood thinking about our Police Department. I rarely had any meetings? Our Neighborhood meetings are now on the fourth contact with any of our Police Officers until I became Monday at the month at Milwaukie Grind, the little coffee involved with the NDA and volunteering for the City shop on SE 32nd Avenue at SE Olsen Street. At the meetings, (that’s a good thing!). you can stay informed about the events and issues, participate It’s through my community involvement that I have in shaping your community, and voice your thoughts. come to appreciate what a Police Department actually Some of the topics the Neighborhood Association is keeping does for a community. Not only do they protect us and an eye on are Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail and Tacoma St. keep our City safe, they also volunteer their time just like Station including the boardwalk project, the Move Forward we do. And if I need them, boy, are they there fast! Milwaukie project, and the new Balfour Street Park. I came to know our former Chief of Police Bob Jordan The Tideman Johnson Park work parties are still going on. because he attended our NDA meetings once a month A work party takes place Sat., Feb. 1, 2014, at 9 a.m. to noon, and gave us updates on crime in our Neighborhood and and another work party event on Sat., Mar. 1 at the same time happenings in his department. He was easily the most and location. transparent public official I have ever worked with and For regular neighborhood updates, additional information, I was very sad for us when he retired, but also happy for and to subscribe to our email list, please visit www.Ardenwald. him. However, from what I’ve seen … we’ll be fine. If org. We hope to see you at the meetings! there is anything I have learned in the almost 16 years I’ve

been living in Milwaukie, it’s that our Police Department m really cares about our Neighborhoods and our City. m Hector Campbell I I Historic Milwaukie N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : F e b . 10 t h , 6:30 p . m ., P u b l i c S a f e t y B u i l d i n g N e x t M e e t i n g I nf o r m a t i o n : During this month’s Neighborhood meeting, we will F e b . 10 t h , 6:30 p . m ., Pond House be talking about high-speed passenger rail service and the Written By Jean Baker, Chair impacts that it might have on our Neighborhood. Jim Cox At our Jan meeting Housing Alternatives with ODOT will be our guest. We will also have an update presented their up-zoning application which would remove on the Move Forward Milwaukie Project along with meeting 3 homes and 9 duplexes to be replaced by 33 low income, 8 the new Planning Director, Denny Egner. homeless shelters, corporate offices and 45 parking spaces on So with the mild winter we have been having, I hope you their property at SE Lake and Willard Streets. have had a chance to get out and walk the Neighborhood and We are concerned about not only this project but our meet some neighbors. I have seen a lot more people walking entire neighborhood which has been pushed by Metro and and I encourage you to: 1) Wear bright clothing so others developers into very high density with lack of adequate can see you, 2) Walk facing traffic so you see the oncoming services to support it, all claiming planning support for vehicles, and 3) Note any walking concerns like unsafe livability. This isolated location is not walkable to the elderly shoulders to walk on, pot holes or visibility concerns. and handicapped. We have seen no discussions to determine Please send those issues to us as we want to strive to improve the impacts and capacity of the neighborhood to be all high the neighborhood. This is also most important regarding density. Planners ignored that we are already 5 multifamily Monroe St. as the Monroe Greenway Planning Project units to each remaining home and in being so, have met the [http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/communitydevelopment/ Metro density standard. We are greatly concerned that the monroe-steet-neighborhood-greenway-concept-design] will city has held closed door “Forward”meetings with developers be starting soon and we need to know citizens thoughts and where free land and urban renewal money is supported, while areas of concern. our neighborhood rep to that project was denied participation. You can send concerns or any other comments to info@ We have a strong sense that there is something very wrong HectorCampbellNDA.org or post them on our web site at in the planning process which is so lop sided in priorities. www.hectorcampbellnda.org.

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Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Island Station NEW DATE! Linwood Meetings held on fourth Mondays NEW DATE! Meetings held on first Wednesdays Meetings held on second Thursdays 6:30 p.m., Milwaukie Grind, 9401 SE 32th Ave. 6:30 p.m., Milwaukie Grange, 12015 SE 22nd Ave. 7 p.m., Linwood Elementary, 11909 SE Linwood Ave. Chair, Jeff Davis Chair, Jo Anne Bird, 503-653-0857 Chair Zac Perry Neighborhood Website: www.ardenwald.org email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Hector Campbell Lake Road Meetings held on second Mondays Meetings held on second Wednesdays SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE THE PILOT 6:30 p.m., Public Safety Building, 3200 SE Harrison St. 6:30 p.m., Rowe Middle School, 3606 SE Lake Rd. ONLINE. VISIT CITY’S WEBSITE, Chair, David Aschenbrenner CoChairs Debby Patten & Vince Alvarez CLICK SUBSCRIPTIONS. Neighborhood Website: www.hectorcampbellnda.org email: [email protected] Historic Milwaukie Lewelling THIS IS YOUR CITY NEWSLETTER! Meetings held on second Mondays Meetings held on second Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., Pond House, 2215 SE Harrison St. 7 p.m., Lewelling Elementary, 5325 SE Logus St. Chair, Jean Baker, 503-659-4070 Chair Bryan Trotter TAKE A LOOK INSIDE AND email: [email protected] email: [email protected] SEE WHAT’S GOING ON!

City Events Calendar February 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

MCH - Milwaukie Pond House Book Store City Hall, 10722 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SE Main St. PSB - Public Safety Building, 3200 SE Harrison St. JCB - Public Works Building, 6101 1 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. 6pm Citizen Pond House Book Store Pond House Book Store MC - Milwaukie 6:30pm Riverfront 5pm City Council Center, 5440 SE Task Force, (PND) Work Session, Utility Advisory 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kellogg Creek Dr. (MCH) Board, (JCB) LED - Ledding Library,10660 SE 7pm City Council 6:30pm Island 21st Ave. Regular Session, Station NDA, PND - Library Pond (MCH) (Grange) House, 2215 SE 3 4 5 6 7 8 Harrison St. 2 6:30pm Historic 6:30pm Planning 5:30pm Kellogg 7pm Linwood Pond House Book Store Pond House Book Store Milwaukie NDA, Commission, Good Neighbor, NDA, (Linwood 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PND) (MCH) (Kellogg Plant) Elementary) 9:30am Milwaukie 6:30pm Hector 6:30pm Lake Center Advisory Campbell NDA, Road NDA, (Rowe Board (MC) (PSB) Middle School) 7pm Lewelling NDA, (Lewelling 9 10 11 Elementary)12 13 14 15

City Offices Closed 5pm City Council 5:30pm artMOB, 5pm City Council Pond House Book Store Pond House Book Store Work Session, (MCH) Study Session, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MCH) (MCH) 7pm City Council Regular Session, 16 17 (MCH) 18 19 20 21 22

7:30am Parks 6:30pm Planning 6pm Public Pond House Book Store Board, (MCH) Commission, Safety Advisory 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5:30pm Library (MCH) Committee, (PSB) Board, (PND) 5:30pm Monthly Light 6:30pm Ardenwald Rail Meeting, NDA, (Milwaukie 2300 SE Grind, 9401 SE Beta St. 23 32nd Ave.) 24 25 26 27 28

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