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| December 5, 2007 |
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| Written by philippekreiter | |
| Wednesday, 09 January 2008 | |
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Hillsdale Neighborhood Association Meeting
I. Meeting called to order at 7:00 Approximately 15 persons present. II. Approval of Agenda III. Review of Nov 2007 Meeting Minutes--see Hillsdale web site (http://www.hna-pdx.com). IV. Review of Parks plans to treat ivy in Himes Park, John Reed, Portland Parks coordinator of Integrated Pest Management Program for all of PP&R. This program provides rules and oversight for any pest (mostly invasive and other weeds) management activity on park land. A. There is a program for the elimination of invasive non-native plants and ivy. B. As native plants are crowded out by invasive species, native animals are also crowded out. C. The goal is to choose the most appropriate controls for the situation in the most environmentally friendly, economical, and sustainable form possible. D. Mr. Reed described the various materials to be used in this effort. The two main materials to be used are available to home owners, but under a different name (such as Round Up). Both materials are completely biodegradable over time. There will be no build up over time. Neither presents a groundwater threat. Sunlight or soil micro-organisms break them down completely over time. These materials are also safe for domestic and other animals because they would not ingest enough to cause harm. Signs with materials and phone numbers for information will be posted prior to application, and remain until the half-life of the products is reached. Appliers will be fully licensed. One of the products could be lightly toxic to fish, so it will not be poured into waterways. It sticks well to where it is applied and shouldn’t reach waterways in toxic form. Hogweed is being actively controlled, as is Knottweed. The effect of the herbicides to be used will start to appear after about 4 months. The purpose is to reestablish a healthy native plant habitat. Many natives come back will rebound on their own after invasive plant removal. In other places where natives have not survived to rebound, restoration and replanting will take place. E. Volunteers to help with clearing of invasive plants are always welcome. Community support is very helpful. F. To identify site where invasive plants are present, call John Reed or Fred Nilsen at Portland Parks and Recreations (503) 823-1636. V. Craig Chizum – Fred Meyer, Burlingame: It is a very productive store. Fred Meyer will participate in the Chili Feed on Sunday. Stores will be fined $50.00 if carts are not collected from the neighborhood. If a cart is seen and Fred Meyer is called, the store will pick up the carts within 48 hours. (800)-55-CARTS (Burlingame Fred Meyer Store #00040). The hope now is that the remodel will happen in 2009. Two of the vice presidents of Fred Meyer live in the neighborhood and shop at the Burlingame store. A. It was requested to improve pedestrian access to the store as part of the remodel. B. Arnie Panich was awarded a T-shirt and cap in recognition of his work in returning carts to Fred Meyer Burlingame. VI. Safer Routes to School – Lynn Mutrie: The office of transportation seeks to create safe routes for walking and biking to school to increase the numbers of students walking or biking to school. There are two walking school buses, one from Custer Park (10 kids and families). The other route comes from Chestnut and 8th (15 kids and families). In March, projects will be selected for funding, and the neighborhood association will be able to weigh in before requests are made to the city. There will be bike and pedestrian safety classes, and bike safety clubs for school age students. Surveys have been sent to school students’ parents to see how students are getting to school. Safer Routes to school is in 25 schools, and the city’s goal is to get involvement in all schools. The more that students walk, bike, or bus, the fewer cars in the school lot and it is better environmentally for the students at school. Also, childhood obesity is a problem which may be impacted. There is a goal to increase numbers of walking buses, so volunteers are sought to help, and it would be an excellent source of community service hours for students at Wilson High School. VII. L.D. Woodhall – Rector of St. Barnabas. Introduced himself as the new rector and looks forward to HNA’s continued presence in the parish building. He looks forward to involvement with HNA VIII. Summary of Nov 29th Metro meeting "Hillsdale the Model Town Center" Rick Seifert. The Hillsdale committee to the meeting gave a successful power point presentation to the city councilors. A Hillsdale Town Center Plan Manager was suggested to the city councilors as something that the neighborhood desires. In areas where there are many transit lines (9 in Hillsdale), the city provides funds for parking –like the $230,000 for parking under the Watershed. IX. Status of fence complaint at Hessler on Northwood, Other Hillsdale Land Use Issues- Duane Hunting. (No report) X. Response from Metro on Transportation System Plan Letter about transportation priorities--Barbur vs other projects in Portland. Glenn Bridger, Halo LID progress Wes Risher. · There have been two community walks on Vermont. On the first, challenges along the route from 45th to 65th (and beyond) were identified. Also, challenges from 45th to 30th were identified in the second walk. XI. Natio Parkway –The city desires to solve the problem of “Spaghetti” approaches to Ross Island Bridge. The plan to direct all traffic on Arthur does not serve the interests of our neighborhood. The neighborhood position is that the street have two lanes in the peak hour direction. However, the street should also be convenient for pedestrians to cross the street –narrowing the street and give it crossings, maybe reducing the speed limit. At the same time, it is sought to maintain direct access to the Ross Island Bridge for north bound traffic on Naito, without going via Arthur. XII. Update of “The Watershed” Project -- Martin Soloway A. The book sale will take place the 9th. There will also be a Chili Feed, thanks to Fred Meyer, the umbrella sale, and tours of the Watershed. The book sale will be from 10 am to 3:00. The money raised will go to the Hillsdale Alliance. At the farmers market will be on the 9th, as well. There will be singers and not cider –hot cider in from of Wild Oats. Occupancy of the Watershed will begin the 14th. There will be free wireless access. Vonnie Hyatt is the site manager’s name. Tours will be available both Friday and Saturday. B. There has been great cooperation from Martin. It is moved to write a letter of appreciation to Martin Soloway. The motion was seconded, and passed. Robert Hamilton will write the letter. XIII. Update on park planning on the Or St Parks planning effort on the Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail. The park being planned is from Arnold Street to 18th Drive near Taylor’s Ferry XIV. Light up Hillsdale: Fundraising is in progress to light up the vertical sign on the watershed building, and the dome on the top. A campaign is being started, and there are already $2900.00. Salvador Molly’s contributed $900.00. More information will be in the “Hillsdale News” on-line news letter. XV. HBPA Report - Richard Garfinkle or Rick Seifert. · Artis Braidwood’s family bought the land where the shopping strip is (still under her ownership), and Wilson and Rieke, 100 years ago. XVI. SWNI Report Carolyn Raz or Glenn Bridger. ‘Multnomah Days’ is planning a weeklong celebration –100 years since the first settlers –next August. They would like a parade from Hillsdale to Multnomah. Volunteers as sought to make this event a reality. There will be write ups in the Hillsdale News. XVII. Report on the ditches to swales (trails) committee. Engineering on SW 19th is in process. SW Texas is finished and impressive to see. Don Baack XVIII. Umbrella sales continue, bring your $20 to the meeting to buy your pedestrian yellow and clear panel umbrella. Be prepared for the rains coming this fall! XIX. Update on the results of the Burchfield PDOT meeting on crosswalks and speed limits. Many of the approved crosswalks should be done by the end of the year. XX. It was moved that Robert Hamilton recognition to Joe and Pam Vandeveer and present it to them at the next meeting. The movement was seconded and passed. If there is news: XXI. Update on progress of evaluation of Stephen Creek Community Gardens XXII. Old Business XXIII. New Business A. 15 December: Volunteer to clear blackberry at SW 21st.. B. Open House – 6 Dec – Multnomah Center –Bike routes and 4 T [Trail and transit –5-7 mile route from Library: Trolly to Tram to Trail to Train (Max)] routes. C. Net Teams asked for volunteers for red cross. D. Wilson High School has raised $1500 for children at battered women’s shelters. Donations can be given at the Farmer’s Market on Sunday, and also at the Book Sale. XXIV. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33. |
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