City of Happy Valley
12915 SE King RoadPortland, Oregon 97236-6298(503) 760-3325(503) 760-9397 FAX
CITY HALL NEWS
A publication of the City of Happy Valley September 1996
CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
TREES! TREES! TREES!
PLANNING COMMISSION
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN
MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL
HAPPY VALLEY PARK
CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
At the July Meetings:
In July, The City Council passed an Ordinance establishing a solid waste management program for the City. This Ordinance will allow the continuation of a prior agreement with Clackamas County for the management and enforcement of solid waste disposal.
Also in July, Council began discussion of goals for the City and Staff.
At the August Meetings:
At the August 19th meeting, Community Development Director, Jim Crumley, presented a workshop to update Council on the draft of the proposed Commercial Standards for the City.
City Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The first twenty minutes of each meeting is reserved for citizens to bring their concerns
before the Council. We encourage all who would be interested to take advantage of this opportunity.
Monday. September 16, 1996Monday. October 7, 19967:00 PM, City Hall
TREES! TREES! TREES!
Targeted for planting are the wildlife-wetlands park, soccer field annex, the animal exercise area, and portions of the recently paved path in the main park. In order to enhance these new additions to the park, volunteers are needed to plant small trees and seedlings on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
The Friends of Trees organization. PGE, Scout. and church groups have already offered assistance. To meet the 500 tree target, help from Happy Valley residents is also needed.
To volunteer to plant trees, donate trees, or make a donation to buy trees, please call City Hall. 760-3325.
PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST MEETING RESULTS
August 12, 1996
The Planning Commission heard an application for a cellular communications tower to be located behind the Fire Station. This hearing was continued to September 9th to allow the applicant to obtain further information concerning the site. The Commission heard an application for amendment to the Land Development Ordinance concerning tree cutting. This hearing was also continued to September 9th to allow City legal counsel further input on the final draft of the Ordinance.
August 26, 1996
Meeting canceled due to lack of a quorum.
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN
The City of Happy Valley, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Transportation, is working on a Transportation System Plan for the area. The plan will include a study and recommendation for transportation and roads in Happy Valley and the surrounding vicinity. Car, transit, bike, and pedestrian traffic will be studied. We are expecting approval of our work plan from ODOT in the next couple of weeks. Once we have received approval, we will begin to schedule public meetings to discuss the plan. Watch for upcoming dates.
MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL
RANDY NICOLAY –
Background – Randy Nicolay is seeking a second four-year term on the Council. Randy was
elected Mayor by the current City Council in January 1995. He is employed by PGE.
Prior Government Experience:
Randy served on the Happy Valley Planning Commission from 1990-92. He has served on the City Council since 1992, and is the Precinct Person for Area #96-Dist. #3.
Educational Background:
Randy attended Happy Valley Grade School, Dale Ickes Junior High and graduated from Clackamas High School in 1978. He also attended Portland State University.
GARY KULTALA –
Background – Gary is seeking his first term on the City Council. He is a long-time resident of the Valley and employed as a Superintendent for Baugh Construction, a commercial construction business.
Prior Government Experience: None
Educational Background:
Gary graduated from Perham High School in Perham, MN. He attended Moorhead State College and Mt. Hood Community College.
MIKE SCHAUFLER-
Background – Michael is also seeking his first term on the City Council. He is self-employed in the lawn service field and is also a construction worker.
Prior Government Experience: None
Educational Background:
Michael has a BA in Political Science from the University of Iowa. He graduated in 1984.
We wish all the candidates good luck in their bids for City Council and encourage all our citizens to exercise their right to vote November 5, 1996.
All information provided by the candidates.
HAPPY VALLEY PARK
Plans are under way for the newly acquired portion of the park. Several grants have been applied for to assist in the cost of improvements. We will keep you posted on the progress. Don’t forget “Happy Valley Arbor Day.” We hope some of you can assist in the planting of our 500 trees.