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Agenda
December 2, 2025
6:30 Social Time (Cookies & Hot Cider)
7:00 PM Welcome, call to order and introductions – Linda Neumann
7:05 Approval of September 23, 2025 minutes Treasurer’s report – Pat Reinert Announcements, Community Updates, New Business
7:15 Adjourn – Next regular meeting February 24, 2026
7:20 Additional community gathering social time until 8:30
Minutes
April 1, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
Acting Chair: Linda Neumann
Co-Host: Jane Morrison
ATTENDANCE: 12
VOTING MEMBERS: (11) Louise Anderson, Lisa Bentley, Steve Berliner, Karen Bjorklund, Grover Jeffrey Bornefeld, Jan Carothers, Virginia Foster, Jane Morrison, Linda Neumann, Pat Reinert, Kevin Williams.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: (1) Thelma Haggenmiller, Oak Grove
Linda Neumann called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Land Use Committee: There are 2 applications:
17605 SE Roethe Place MIlwaukie, OR 97267 Proposal: Development of two single family dwellings, one per lot of record, within the Habitat Conservation Area District, the Willamette Greenway, and the Special Flood Hazard Area. It is currently zoned R10- Urban Low Density Residential District.
18900 SE Mildred St Milwaukie, OR 97267 Currently zoned for Medium Density.Proposal: Development of 4 plex with parking, landscaping/walkways and existing home to become a duplex.
Jane Morrison raised concerns about storm water management with the added concrete.
Kevin Williams reported that the application process will be followed up by OLWSD and recommendations will be made to address stormwater created by impervious surfaces.
Thelma Haggenmiller is requesting a letter be drafted by the JLCPO in support of a grant for $30,000 to address the current Elks parking lot in favor of a permeable surface and rain gardens. $10,000 would come from Trimet. Thelma has gone to the Elk’s board to apply for the grant. The goal would be to be more Watershed friendly and serve as a model for enhanced awareness of watershed health. This would extend to both sides of the building.
Jan Carothers moved to approve sending a letter of support to Clackamas Water Environmental Service (to renovate the current Elks asphalt parking lot as to more environmentally friendly surfaces).
Pat Reinert seconded the motion.
Outcome: Approved. In favor: (10) Louise Anderson, Lisa Bentley, Steve Berliner, Karen Bjorklund, Grover Jeffrey Bornefeld, Jan Carothers, Virginia Foster, Jane Morrison, Pat Reinert, Kevin Williams. Opposed: (0).
Jane moved to write a letter to Clackamas WES/OLWSD requesting they be rigorous with their design reviews for future construction projects.
Pat Reinert seconded that motion.
Outcome: Approved. In favor: (10) Louise Anderson, Lisa Bentley, Steve Berliner, Karen
Bjorklund, Grover Jeffrey Bornefeld, Jan Carothers, Virginia Foster, Jane Morrison, Pat Reinert,
Kevin Williams. Opposed: (0).
Kevin Williams reported that a stormwater master plan is to be created.
LInda reminded the attendees that the MIlwaukie Community Center is looking for new members to serve on their board which meets 2x/year.
NCPRD is accepting names for the “Concord Property Project”. Submissions will be accepted until 5PM May 9, 2025. There was a brief discussion of names suggested.
Jane Morrison learned that there is a place that recycles styrofoam, Jame Recycling. There is a small fee.
Karen Bjorklund, chair of Committee for Community Involvement (CCI) gave an update for upcoming annual virtual listening sessions for CPO’s 6:30-8PM April 15th. The points of interest for the CCI are:
What are your CPO’s main focus for the year?
What is working for the CPO with the county?
What is working?
What else can the county do to make sure CPO’s feel heard?
Tonia Holowetzki is the Director of Public and Government Affairs for Clackamas County and is committed to relationship building with the BCC and CCI and making sure the CPO’s are feeling heard.
The meeting adjourned at 8PM.
