6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 6:10 PM: Update on Neighborhood Contact Code changes.  On April 24 City Council passed an amendment supported by SMILE. 6:10 - 6:15 PM: Update on Design Overlay Zone changes.  SMILE submitted significant comments in April. 6:15 - 6:20 PM: Update on Main Street Design Initiative. 6:20 - 6:40 PM: Update on Better Housing by Design project and discussion of major issues to consider for testimony to City Council later this year.  This is the start of our conversation; no decisions will be made at this time. 6:40 - 7:00 PM: Update on Residential […]

SMILE Board elections!  Be there! 7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for April 3, 2019 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Update: Sellwood Community Center - Gail Hoffnagle, SMILE Vice President & Chair of Friends of Sellwood Community Center. 7:50 p.m. SMILE Board election 2019 - Kevin Palmer, SMILE Board member & Nominating Committee Chair. Candidates for the SMILE Board introduce themselves in brief (2-3 minute) speeches and then all SMILE members present in the room will vote. The votes will be collected, tallied, and announced at the end of the meeting. 8:25 p.m. Presentation: PR for Oaks Pioneer Church - Chris Timberlake, SMILE […]

The May meeting is cancelled.  See you in June.

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes for April 17, 2019 meeting. 7:40 p.m. Presentation: Chris Timberlake, SMILE Marketing Consultant - Overview of Chris’/Lorraine’s roles.  Open house presentation and potential Board vote. 8:10 p.m. Discussion: SMBA/SMILE liaison. Overview of SMBA.  Discussion of SMBA welcome packet materials. 8:40 p.m. Update: Sellwood Community Center, Gail Hoffnagle and Julie Currin. 8:55 p.m. Good of the order. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

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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