This is your one-stop-shop for getting rid of bulky items like old vacuum cleaners, mattresses, furniture, scrap wood, empty paint cans and cat castles upholstered in blue carpet taking up valuable space in their homes in exchange for a small fee.  You can also safely dispose of old electronics -- phones, computers, etc.  Please note that NO construction, remodeling, demolition or hazardous waste is accepted!  And please, no kitchen garbage or curbside recyclables at this event.

This is the first of three community meetings to set goals, create a vision and establish priorities for new growth and development that acknowledges existing character and supports economic growth and vitality. The Initiative will provide a guide, or toolkit, for developers and designers working with the neighborhood to create a vibrant, healthy community-oriented, pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhood.  More information here:   Sellwood-Moreland Main Street Design Initiative

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for May 1, 2019 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Homelessness Survey- - Eric Trinh, Bonneville Environmental Foundation Intern and PSU Master of Urban and Regional Planning student. 7:50 p.m. Update: Sellwood Community Center - Gail Hoffnagle and Julie Currin. 8:20 p.m. Sundae in the Park- Nancy Walsh.  Overview of Sundae in the Park, long-term planning discussion. 8:40 p.m. Sellwood Concerts in the Park- Jim Friscia - Overview of concert series, long-term planning discussion. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

The SMILE Board will discuss the Sellwood Community Center.

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7:30 - 7:35 PM: Introductions. 7:35 - 8:40m PM: Adjustments for rebuilding Dairy Queen at 1610 SE Tolman:  The developer has asked for 3 adjustments which requires a land use notice and public comment.  We will discuss the proposal and what if any comments SMILE will submit.  The land use notice is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BDS/article/733416. Comments to the City are due June 21. 8:40 - 8:50 PM: Requested support for main street overlay:  The Overlook Neighborhood Association has appealed a land use decision that would allow less than the required 25% active main floor in the main street overlay.  They have […]

6:00 p.m.   Introductions and announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. 6:05 p.m.   Insley Street Cut Through Traffic – Rich Hildreth.  Discuss possible alternatives to address cut through traffic on Insley Street between 17th and 20th, a designated bike route. Possible alternatives include requesting PBOT close Insley at Hwy 99E. 6:40 p.m.   Neighborhood Pathways – Michael Hayes. Michael will present a proposal to complete neighborhood pathways in Sellwood. 7:05 p.m.   Future agenda items. 7:15 p.m.    Adjourn.

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for June 5 and June 12 meetings. 7:40 p.m. Presentation: David Schoellhamer, Land Use Committee - Introduction of LUC for new Board members; request for Board to approve LUC membership;  request for Board to approve testimony to the Design Commission supporting the main floor active use requirement in the main street overlay. 8:00 p.m. Presentation: Christina Timberlake, SMILE Marketing Consultant - Cost analysis and comparison rate analysis for Oaks Pioneer Church. 8:20 p.m. Update: Elizabeth Milner, SMILE representative to SE Uplift - Proposed code changes from Office of Civic Life. 8:30 p.m. Update: Friends of […]

Volunteers needed!  Please join us.  Help remove invasive plants and clean up the park.  When? The last Tuesday of each month, April through October, from 10:00 to noon.  Meet at the picnic table next to the playground. Bring work gloves and, if possible, your favorite gardening tool. (Tools will be provided if not.)