Announcement

Wed 7:30AM --- Stark Street project, Centennial Transition, updates and more!

When: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Rockwood Community Office
18709 SE Stark St
Gresham OR

The next Rockwood Business Coalition meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd from 7:30AM to 9:00AM. See you at the Rockwood Community Office, 18709 SE Stark.

Agenda

• Call to Order, Introductions
• Approval of Minutes
• Stark Street Phase II 190th - 197th Boulevard project
• Centennial Transitions - Business Apprentice Program
• Updates and Community News

If you haven't done the business survey, show your support for this community effort and please see if you can complete it prior to our meeting.

You can go www.rockwoodbusinesscoalition.org and click on the homepage link on the right. You can also download a copy of the survey here, or print and fax the completed survey

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Learn to Mediate
• Urban Renewal Marks its Fifth Year
• Urban Renewal Welcomes Henningsen Cold Storage to Gresham
• Rape Survivor Edens Receives Humanitarian Award
• Justice Assistance Grant Awarded
• Save the Drain Campaign Targets Holiday Cooking
• Holiday Schedule for Garbage and Recycling Service
• Annual Holiday Construction Ban in Busy Retail Districts Starts Nov. 21
• Gresham Transportation Projects Seek Your Public Comment
• How to Set Out Garbage Cans, Carts and Bins
• Jenne Road Sewer Project Update
• Stark Street Boulevard Transportation Project Open House, Rockwood
• Volunteers Needed for Outdoor Work Party at Kelly Creek
• Free Educational DVD Features Puppet Skits and Environmental Messages

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email cathy.harrington@ci.gresham.or.us.

Proposed map and draft codes change discussion

When: Tuesday, Dec 8, 2008 6:30PM
Where: Springwater Trail Room
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposed draft change discussion

The Planning Commission meets for a work session to discuss draft changes on the Development Code Improvement Project (DCIP) on December 8, 2008. Materials for the meeting area available on the Planning Commission webpage.

Proposed map and codes changes available for review

When: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 3:00PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposed changes close to approval

The Planning Commission on November 10, 2008 recommended that the City Council approve the map and code changes proposed as part of the Residential Districts Review project.

The proposed changes are described at www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode.

Planning Commission suggests staff take another look

The City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 3:00PM Dec 16, 2008. The Planning Commission suggested staff take another look at the proposed map changes for a few locations. Staff will describe those suggestions and its recommendation to the City Council in the materials for the Dec 16, 2008 meeting.

Improve community safety. Learning how to contact the police and report incidents

When: Wednesday Nov 19, 2008 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: City of Gresham Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham OR

The public is invited to join in an evening of learning more about how to contact and to report incidents.

Round Table Topics

• Listen to a rape victim recall how she assisted the Gresham Police by providing accurate and clear information
• Learn from a 911 dispatch training officer how to successfully report a crime and know when to call 911 versus the non-emergency number
• Find out what information detectives need to follow-up on cases

Enjoy the beauty! Open House 10AM - 3PM Visit this delightful turn-of-the-century Victorian farmhouse

When: Saturday May 16, 2009 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR

Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon. Open house and tours are available every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!

Deck the Halls! Open House 10AM - 3PM Visit this delightful turn-of-the-century Victorian farmhouse

When: Saturday Dec 20, 2008 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR

Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon. Open house and tours are available every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!

All Rockwood area business urged to attend

When: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Rockwood Community Office
18709 SE Stark St
Gresham OR

The next Rockwood Business Coalition meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008 7:30AM - 9:00AM. I know it is one day after elections, but don't forget this important day! See you at the Rockwood Community Office, 18709 SE Stark.

Agenda

• Call to Order, Introductions
• Approval of Minutes
• Update on New Human Solutions Building
  181st and Couch
  Jean DeMaster, Director
• Rockwood Enterprise Zone - how it benefits local businesses
  Shannon Lopez
  City of Gresham
• Rockwood Business Survey Update
• Updates and Community News

Proposed map and codes changes available for review

When: Monday, Nov 10, 2008 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposed changes available for review

The Residential Districts Review project is proposing Development Plan Map and Development Code changes. The latest map (and other information) is available at www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode.

Creating a unified voice for political, economic, and social issues for Rockwood businesses

PRESS RELEASE

September 24, 2008

Rockwood businesses urged to use their voice for change

All Rockwood businesses are being asked to speak out about their interests and concerns through a survey specifically targeted to doing business in Rockwood. The information from Rockwood businesses will be used to develop strategies to advocate for action on issues within the community, and to capitalize on the assets of being located within these boundaries. The Rockwood Business Coalition (RBC) is spearheading this effort.