Government Camp Minutes

Minutes - May 10, 2025

In attendance: Nick Rinard- President, Brett Fischer-Vice President, Dave Winterling, Larry Jacob, Terry Niedermeyer, Christopher Alanis, Katie & Patrick White, Rick & Amy Slavin, John Burton, Mary Ellen, Nikki Duke, Chris Dawkins, Bill & Toni Wainwright, Nanne Heijenga, Kella & Joe Horton, Ulla Brunette, Charlie Sperr, Scott & Nadne Wong, Julie Howland, Tom Costello, Lisa Lombard, Eugene Strobeck, Charles Barker, Dan & Jane Lundberg, Scott & Tera Hendison, Judy & Scott Farliegh, Sidney, Jennifer Escobar, Stephanie Arnold, Elliot Michael, Jim L, Michelle Dawkins, Lesli Ann Bekins

Guests/Speakers:
Christopher Alanis – Silviculturist, Mt. Hood Nat’l Forest
Nikki Duke – Hinton Development, Terry Niedermeyer – Mount Hood Corridor Partnership / HFD Board Member, Dave Winterling – Mount Hood Cultural Center and Museum

1. Call to Order

CPO President Nick Rinard called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM via in person and Zoom
meeting.

2. Adopt last meeting’s minutes

No objections, Larry Jacob motioned and Joe Horton was seconded. Approved as written. Board
approves.

3. Treasury Report

The current statement balance is $1,960.22 with no new changes.

4. Quick update on Still Creek from Hinton Development

Nikki Duke reported that they appreciated the feedback from the last meeting. Their focus over
the past few months was on road and emergency access. There was discussion on two
additional emergency access roads that are currently closed but could be opened during an
emergency. ODOT is reviewing. Nikki reported that other thoughts and considerations from
last meeting are still being reviewed.

There were multiple comments with concern that Bergstrasse Lane is not conducive to be the
main traffic route in and out of the development.

5. Gondola Update

John Burton reported that a formal proposal was submitted to the US Forest Service and that there will be a public comment period coming up. The vendor who supports public comments had its contract cancelled with the federal budget cuts. There will be a 45 comment period and 45 day US Forest review of those comments. The timeline currently is to start construction in the summer of 2027 with the Gondola being installed in the summer of 2028. John reported that there was a traffic study. He also reported that there is expected to be a published report in June on the rest stop relocation. Nick reported that the Government Camp comprehensive plan suggested an analysis to add a
loop exchange in and out of Government Camp at both the west and east side of town. He reported that he is working for this to be included in the County’s long term traffic plan “Transportation Access Management Plan.”

6. Firewise for this summer – 2025

1. Property owner participation
   Nick reported that homeowner participation was down last year and we need more
   involvement. Dave mentioned that the Museum has multiple tools to help. If you
   cannot physically clear brush, contact Ant Farm (503-668-7962).
2. Road District participation
   Nick reported that the road district will continue to help mitigate fire fuels around
   roads.
3. Hazard Map update

7. NYE bridge party prevention strategy

Dave reported that there is continued discussion on how to mitigate. There will be
more conversation at the CPO meeting prior to NYE. It was also suggested that the local
employers inform their employees that this will be patrolled and prevented this year.

8. Pedestrian Restroom update

Dave reported that the architect that completed the Museum rendering will be
completing the rendering for the pedestrian restroom since it will be adjacent to the Museum.
Goal is to sign the design contract in May 2025 with completion late of 2026.

9. Wapinitia Fuels Reduction Project and future projects in our area

Christopher Alanis went through the project in motion at Wapinitia subdivision. He
went through multiple metrics on how fire risk is measured and how the work will be
completed to reduce risk. Wapinitia is an initial area to help show improvements. The idea
would be to expand to other projects into the future to reduce fire risk around the community.

10. Mount Hood Corridor Partnership updates

Terry Niedermeyer gave an update on how the group has been working on a
communication plan for when power goes out. There has been a radio system tested and
installed that can work along the route 26 corridor.

11. Community comments/announcements

• Rick Slavin reported that a recent home was left in a will that half the proceeds
  would go to the Museum.
• Nick reported recent articles in the Mountain Times on Dave and Lloyd.

12. Next meeting reminder: 23 August 2025

13. Adjourn

Nick Rinard announced adjournment at 9:00.