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.)