npGREENWAY

friends of the north portland greenway trail

Meeting Date: Monday, January 19, 2009

Meeting Start:  7:30PM

Meeting End: 8:30 PM

Location: Anna Bananas

Present,   Scott Mizee, Pam Arden, Paul Maresh, Joe Adamski, Jason Starman, Larry Magee Baltimore Woods,
Stephanie Magee Baltimore Woods, Tara   Baltimore Woods, Mark Pickett

1. Waud Bluff Update 
    Scott gave an update on the Bluff. 1.3 million of ODOT money is on the table if Parks can finish the trail in 7 years or 2016.  Parks is waffling on this time line.  Project total estimate has grown to 2.9 million.  Basically nothing has been done by the city in regards to the trail.  We need to come up with an action plan to drive this thing forward along with what people in different departments to contact.

Baltimore Woods:  There will be walking tour on 2/7 along the trail starting at Baltimore and Dacatur.  A tour and discussion of each accessible property will be covered.  Information will be in the Google Calendar and online.  Need some npGreenway support. 

2. PSU Architecture Studio Update:  PSU is interested in creating a class around the npGreenway trail.  Needs to be presented to the school for consideration.  There is a good possibility that this will be included in future classes. 

3. RFF Update / TPAC Meeting: Comment period 1/30 - 2/12.  Final Considerations on 2/12.  Need some direction on what to comment and what meetings to go to.  Need to verify dates of meeting and comments.

4. River Plan / Planning Commission Meetings Update:  Discussed testimony at meeting.  We need to understand the Doland v. Tigard decision better and how it applies to the trail.
5. Logo update: no report
6. Bylaws: awaiting response from Tom.
7. Metro Green Space Acquisitions:  Meeting setup with Robert Spurlock for more information regarding what has been aquired so far.  Mark, Scott and Paul will attend.
6. Finances / Grant Status Update: No report
7.  January 28, 2009 Quarterly Trails Meeting--we need a representative to attend. :  Pam will attend Scott tentative

Request by Paul to come up with a strategic plan for the year.  Activities, finances, goals etc.