“Coffee With A Cop” is an opportunity for local residents to develop relationships with neighborhood police officers and fellow community members. In light of recent national events, many people have questions and concerns about policing. This friendly and informal atmosphere is a great way to ask questions, voice concerns, discuss problems and craft solutions together. In the end, police officers and the community have the same goal: healthy, thriving neighborhoods that are free of crime, dangerous conditions, violence and the fear of such things. You are invited to join the conversation.

6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 6:45 PM: Neighborhood contact meetings for a 3-story 15-unit apartment building at 5308 SE 18th and a 3-story 17-unit apartment building on the southern 1/3 of property at 5145 SE McLoughlin. Both projects will be built in a modern style and use the design review process rather than community design standards. Architect Steve Fosler will discuss the projects. 6:45 - 7:05 PM: Update on proposed development at 5736 SE 17th Avenue, Tenth Church of Christ Scientist. Since our previous meeting on this, the City is now requiring a new street connect 17th and […]

7:30 p.m. - Welcome  and introductions. 7:35 p.m. -Review and pass minutes of September 5 meeting. 7:40 p.m. - Discussion and Q & A with Sharon Meieran, Multnomah County Commissioner, District 1. 8:25 p.m. - A review of SMILE’s financial portfolio, Phil Richman - Certified Financial Planner, TenBridge Partners. 8:50 p.m - Open Forum. An opportunity for any announcements, ideas, or issues that are of interest to SMILE. 9:00 p.m. - Adjourn.