6:00 p.m. -  Introductions and announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. 6:10 p.m. -  17th & Ochoco bike/ped Crossing – Michael Hayes. Michael will update the group on the status of plans by Metro and PBOT to provide a safer bike/ped crossing at this gap in the Springwater Corridor. 6:20 p.m. - Tacoma Street & vicinity cut through traffic and congestion – Scott Kelly, Charles Kingsley. Update from PBOT on Bridge Status. Discuss potential speed bumps on 11th between Nehalem and Spokane. 6:30 p.m. - New crossing signal at Bybee & 19th – Scott Kelly, Edward LeClaire. Continue discussion of possible recommendations […]

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes of July 18 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Amending of Land Use Committee Guidelines - David Schoellhamer, Land Use Committee Chair. 8:00 p.m. Update: Sundae in the Park - Nancy Walsh, Sundae in the Park Committee Chair. 8:20 p.m. Update: Brick Pathway Fundraiser - Joel Leib, SMILE Board President. 8:35 p.m. Haunted House Event - Gail Hoffnagle - SMILE Board Vice President & event organizer. 8:45 p.m. Discussion: Safe pedestrian/bike crossing for 17th & Ochoco & volunteers needed for Annual Regional Trail Hunt, Michael Hayes, current SMILE member, past board member. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

We will discuss: the Haunted Experience we are planning, the possibility of a futsol court at Sellwood Park, and our strategy for engaging the new Park Commissioner in our planning for the future of the community center.  I hope you will be able to join us.

The September 5th Land Use Committee meeting has been cancelled.

Welcome and Introductions.   - Friends of Westmoreland Park group forming! Neighbor Janet Johnson will tell us about a newly-forming Friends group to help maintain the natural area and play area at our beloved Westmoreland Park.  We're looking for group leaders and regular volunteers! -  Bring Futsal to Sellwood Park! Neighbor Eric Miller will present his proposal for turning the underused tennis courts at Sellwood Park into a year-round, free, futsal court for our neighborhood kids! Find out how you can become involved in this project! -  Riverplan South Reach Updates! The City of Portland is updating the "South Reach" […]

7:30 p.m. Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes of August 1 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Announcement: Portland Picnic Wine Tasting Festival - Emily Motter, Co-Owner Portland Bottle Shop & event organizer. 7:45 p.m. Discussion: Formation of Friends of Westmoreland Park - Janet Johnson, SMILE member and project organizer. 7:55 p.m. DIscussion: Alzheimer’s Association - Kara Griffey, Walk Director, Alzheimer’s Association Oregon. 8:05 p.m. Discussion: Eastside Village PDX - Patricia Tollefson, Eastside Village volunteer. 8:15 p.m. Discussion: Pickleball Courts in Sellwood Park - Nancy Youlden, project co-organizer. 8:30 p.m. Update: Willamette Center - Shaynna Hobson - Manager, Transitions Projects, Willamette Center. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

The Portland Picnic Wine Tasting Festival is back for its second year on Saturday, September 8 at Westmoreland Park from 11am - 9pm!  The Picnic will offer an exceptional array of 100 wines from around the world sold at a price point your wallet will love. Not a wine drinker? Not to worry, we will have delicious beers and ciders from Breakside Brewery, Gigantic Brewing Company and Portland Cider Co. plus nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy.

The River Plan / South Reach project team is holding a series of topical meetings with community members this Fall to discuss challenges and opportunities associated with recreation, public access, natural resources and other relevant topics. We are building these conversations from what we’ve heard so far from participants and our knowledge of existing conditions. Discussion at these meetings will inform development of the River Plan/South Reach.

NOTE:  Meeting will be held downstairs at the SMILE Station. 6:00 p.m.  Introductions and announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. 6:10 p.m.   11th Ave speed bumps – Scott Kelly, Charles Kingsley. Discuss potential pilot project to install speed bumps. 6:45 p.m.   New crossing signal at Bybee & 19th – Scott Kelly, Edward LeClaire.  Continue discussion of possible recommendations to improve this crossing. 7:10 p.m.  Future agenda items. 7:15 p.m.   Adjourn.