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July 2006 meeting minutes
Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association
Regular meeting minutes
July 19, 2006
I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
II. PRESENTATION ON HAWTHORNE DEVELOPMENT / MT.TABOR GATEWAY
Presentations by Jean Senechal Biggs, Hawthorne Project Manager for the City of Portland Office of Transportation:
Innovative design for pedestrian plaza unveiled. Construction of plaza expected to be completed by end of November 2006. Goal to make transit corridor more efficient Concern expressed by Lincoln Street residents that traffic may divert though that thoroughfare. Concerns also expressed regarding affect of project at 39th and Hawthorne. Hawthorne Blvd. Project FAQ sheet provided.
John Laursen provided update on Gateway sign, plantings and maintenance. Neighborhood Association will enter into “Good Neighbor Agreement”. An additional 6 to 8K needs to be raised. Fundraising Committee formed to include John Laursen, Stan Terpstra, Barbara Grimala.
III. MTNA BUSINESS and ISSUES
1. Review/Approve June 21, 2006 meeting minutes:
Tabled
2. Community Announcements & Neighborhood Concerns:
Diane Redd reminded attendees about National Night Out 8/1/06.
Concerns expressed re: 60th and Belmont Development.
Officer McGuire advised on reported thefts in Mt Tabor proper in June but 11 auto break-ins in park.
3. Closure of Mt. Tabor Park According to Suggested Compromise: After July 23,
2006. Gates Closed from 10 pm to 5 am; Closed to Pedestrians at midnight (Justin
Leonard):
Justin Leonard made announcement per agenda.
4. Southeast Uplift (“SEUL”) Board Update (Paul Leistner):
Paul Leistner advised SEUL Board elections on hold. Steve Hoyt Provided “Bike
Buddy” info and pamphlet.
5. Status of Atkinson/Tabor Community Commons & Cleanup Projects and Visit from
U.S. White House Drug Czar John Walters on Thurs. July 20 at 10:30 (Paul
Leistner);
Paul Leistner confirmed scheduled Drug Czar visit as noted. Advised of possible
volunteer and retail commitment at Wake- up Deli property.
MOTION: Contribute $1.000.00 towards specific needs of community center:
John Laursen Moved, Sharlane Blaise and Don Jacobson Second. Approved
Unanimously.
6. Status of 50th and Hawthorne Parking Lot Noise Incidents (Justin Leonard):
Justin Leonard (per Jan Caplener in abstentia) a fence will be built.
7. SEUL Good Neighbor Agreement with Neighbors and Business Owners on Upper
Hawthorne (Nancy Norby):
Nancy Norby wants to meet with parties.
8. Report on “Ten Minute Meeting” on June 24 with Mayor Potter and Vision Project
(Diane Redd):
Diane Redd advised that feelings expressed strongly against having to register as lobbyist with
city.
Bill Fry advised that he spoke with the Major regarding
building setbacks.
Mayor provided copy of “Visioning Letter”
9. Update re Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (Stan Terpstra):
Stan Terpstra provided update on concert volunteers. Invited all to Friends Annual
Picnic 8/15/06.
MOTION: Contribute $500.00 towards completion of Mt Tabor Park Kiosk. Nancy
Norby Moved, Stan Terpstra second. Approved Unanimously.
10. Invitation to Mt. Tabor Presbyterian BBQ in September, Date TBD (Heidi
Kohne):
Invitation extended by Ms Kohne per agenda. Tentative dates suggested included
Sept 15,16,29,30.
11. Land Use Committee Report (Dave Hilts / Diane Redd / Gayle Marechal):
Diane Redd requested deferral until after September meeting.
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