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May
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2009
| May 6, 2009 |
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| Written by Philippe Kreiter | |
| Tuesday, 05 May 2009 | |
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Hillsdale Neighborhood ASSN Meeting May 6th 2009 7pm at the Watershed in Hillsdale Change of location for this meeting only. · HNA would like a speed limit reduction on Vermont. HNA would like to be represented in discussions about speed limits from 30th east. There should also be a left turn signal at Vermont and Bertha. We also request a closure in the event of snow and ice. We want to know about how to communicate about noise issues. We want to know about low emission diesel being used. · It was moved and seconded to write a letter of support in support for CPAH’s Watershed to be nominated for the Home Depot Sustainable Development Award Grant. The motion passed. Sheila Greenlaw-Fink will write the letter. · It is proposed that he be included in the Oregon Geographic Place name books, and that there be a sign about him at the Phil and Keturah Pennington trail. · It is moved that HNA enthusiastically support 11speed tables on Capitol Hill Road from Bertha to Barbur. The motion is seconded. HNA passed the motion with one abstention. The board passed the motion unanimously. I. Opening: A. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Don Baack at 7:00. B. Introductions. “What would you like to see in Hillsdale in 5 years?” C. Approval of Agenda. It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda. The motion passed. D. Approval of Minutes posted on web site. http://www.hna-pdx.com/ It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes. The motion passed. E. About 29 present. II. Review of proposed parking changes at Rieke as part of the Safe Routes to School work. Vincent Pimont and Chrissy Schutzer. The drop off and pick up will be eliminated and replaced with angle parking and a turn around. There will be a new drop off in front of Reike. There will be no parking from 7:00 am to 9:00 on weekdays. Otherwise, there will be no effect. There is ADA parking already there. A goal is to have less cars, but the school is expanding. There will be two portables added. There are now three kindergartens and first grades, and there will be three second grades next year. Enrollment is almost up to 350 this year, up in the vicinity of 100 from last year. III. BES discussion of truck impact on Hillsdale streets of the Multnomah Street Sewer work to re replace the pipe that was put in just a short time ago. Glen Bridger: Stephen Sykes -- A. History: 1999 –Fanno pump station and pressure line started working, and there were problems from the beginning with the pressure line. From 2000 to 2008, it had to be shut down eight or nine times. As a result, discussions about solutions were initiated. Both pressure lines –Garden Home and Multnomah sections will be replaced. The Multnomah will bid at the end of May, and hopefully, begin in the end of October. Garden home will be bid end of July and initiated February 2010. The Multnomah section should be finished spring 2010. Right now, neither system is operational. During large storm events (2 inches in 24 hours), the collection system (in Tigard, which is currently being used) has the potential to be damaged. B. Traffic control: Construction will be 7 am to 6 pm during the daytime. PDOT is requiring that one lane be kept open at all times. There is permission to work 150 nights from 7 pm to 6 am. This will take place for a year (October 2009 to October 2010), with a break mid November until February. Night work will usually be from Monday to Thursday. C. There will be trucks making loops. They will be hauling excavated fill and rock because they’ll be excavating a large trench. There will be an expansion of the pump station and the Garden Home line. They are expecting about 100 trucks during the twelve hour shift. Most will be moving at night. No backup beepers or Jake brakes are allowed after 10 pm. The haul route is Bertha to Vermont to 45th, down to Multnomah, and back. Speed limit reduction during the project is being discussed. HNA would like a speed limit reduction on Vermont. HNA would like to be represented in discussions about speed limits from 30th east. There should also be a left turn signal at Vermont and Bertha. We also request a closure in the event of snow and ice. We want to know about how to communicate about noise issues. We want to know about low emission diesel being used. A decibel level was ‘specifieded’. Daytime: no restriction on construction noise. Nighttime variant: the level experienced during the daytime on Multnomah –68 DBA. There will be a noise meter on site that will be checked daily, and there will be a city inspector on site at all times to be sure that the contractor is in compliance. There is no night variance for Hillsdale streets. There will be a sound wall around the medium excavators that will be used at night. IV. CPAH Sustainable Development Nomination –Home Depot—Sheila Greenlaw Fink. CPAH wants to nominate the Watershed for the Home Depot sustainable Development Award grant for $75000.00. It was moved and seconded to write a letter of support in support for CPAH’s Watershet to be nominated for the Home Depot Sustainable Development Award Grant. The motion passed. Sheila Greenlaw Fink will write the letter. V. PSU tree growth research. Volunteers are being sought to have their trees measured. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it VI. Elections of directors and officers. Glenn Bridger and Philippe Kreiter. A. President: A four member executive committee Officers (Duane Hunting, Philippe Kreiter, Chris Burkhardt, Robert Hamilton) B. Secretary: Philippe Kreiter is elected secretary: C. Board positions: 1. Position 5: Aloha Weis 2. Position 7: Robert Hamilton 3. Poisitions 9: Mikal Apenes 4. Position 11: Fred Faveluke VII. Time to remember Phil Pennington A. He was a great trail worker and keeper of facts about the neighborhood –a great depth and understanding of the neightborhood—together with Keturah. B. Enthusiasm and unique way of putting together a story. C. Willing to volunteer and lend his hand to anything. D. A great fount of energy. E. He had such and enthusiasm and excitement for nature and science. F. A great asset to the community who will be greatly missed. G. It is proposed that he be included in the Oregon Geographic Place name books, and that there be a sign about him at the Phil and Keturah Pennington trail. VIII. Report on Schools - Michael Reunert SWNI school committee: communication, advocacy, collaboration, multi-cultural issues are current foci. The Portland city code on park and public place conditional use permits will be revised. School board elections: we are encouraged to read about candidates and cast votes. Big budget cuts on the state level will definitely impact our schools. IX. Neighborhood emergency team --Lynn. In the event of an earthquake, the most common injury is injury to the feet. A way to reduce the likelihood of these types of injuries is to latch cabinets so that they don’t open in the event of an earthquake. A type of latch was presented at the meeting that is easy and economical. They can be ordered through Lynn · 18 May –meeting to discuss neighborhood triage --Watershed. X. Review of the Hillsdale Plan update Rick Seifert A. The Hillsdale Community Foundation Board is seeking suggestions from HNA members: “What should Hillsdale do with $3000.00?” Suggestions can be shared 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 9 at the Watershed. B. We are invited to participate in the Hillsdale Town Center Redevelopment Framework. HNA is encouraged to participate and support the meeting and working of the interested parties: HNA, Business and Professional Association, and commercial property owners. XI. Brief update on the status of the speed bump project on Capitol Hill Road. Mellani Calvin and Melissa Meyer. The first step, getting a super majority on the street (74%), has been accomplished. Now the project has moved into the approval phase. It is moved that HNA enthusiastically support 11speed tables on Capitol Hill Road from Bertha to Barbur. The motion is seconded. HNA passed the motion with one abstention. The board passed the motion unanimously. XII. Brief update on the status of the liability discussion with the City of Portland. SWNI did not take creal action. Don Baack XIII. Update on the Iowa Street Bridge replacement project. Slavin Road DON Baack. There is interest in making a bike trail. It is needed to meet with Parks in order to see what Parks’ position is. XIV. Update on Red Electric Don Baack XV. Slavin Road and Removing invasives XVI. Community Gardens: Stephens Creek XVII. Old and New Business XVIII. Announcements A. Hillsdale is the most walkable neighborhood in SW Portland, thanks to Don Baack. B. Senior Citizen discount at Food Front before 2:00 every day C. Clean up Portland crew- 9:00 Saturday 9 May (includes muffins and Pizza) D. Tour of S. Portland from SW 1st and Mead 9:00 am –with Arnie. E. Bike Master Plan Open House: May 18h, Wilson HS. F. Tomorrow, 7 May from 6:00 to 9:00 –update on zoning regulation for schools and parks. XIX. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10. Respectfully submitted, Philippe Kreiter HNA Secretary |
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