Tom Peterson Tom Peterson

Four Rivers Early Learning Board Meets July 25 at 10 a.m.

Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting will have their Governance Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 10 AM-12 PM via Zoom (link below).

 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85742520190

 Cuatro Ríos de la Familia de Aprendizaje Temprano y Crianza de los hijos tendrá su reunión de la Junta de Gobierno el martes, 25 de julio 2023, de 10 AM-12 PM a través de Zoom (enlace de abajo). Si desea asistir a la reunión y requiere servicios de traducción, póngase en contacto con nosotros antes de la reunión para que podamos organizar la disponibilidad de nuestro intérprete.

 Únase a la reunión de Zoom aquí:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85742520190

 Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda.

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Cole Goodwin Cole Goodwin

Public Hearing Notice: Ordinance to Prohibit Large Scale Solar Projects in Klickitat County Aug 1st

This is a public notice of a Klickitat County public hearing that has been rescheduled to August 1, 2023.

In accordance with RCW 36.70.795, the Board of County Commissioners of Klickitat County, Washington, will conduct public hearings on Ordinance O061323. This ordinance pertains to the implementation of an interim official control that prohibits large scale solar projects over one acre in size within the following Townships-Ranges: 3-14, 3-15 (Centerville), 3-16, 4-14 (Wahkiacus), 4-15, 4-16 (Goldendale), 4-17, 5-15, 5-16, and 5-17 in Klickitat County.

Don’t know your township range? Use this map tool or the county map tool to find out.

The public hearings have been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 1, 2023. There will be two sessions for the hearings, one at 1:30 p.m. and the other at 6:00 p.m. The venue for both sessions is the Klickitat County Services Building, located at 115 West Court Street, Room 200, Goldendale, Washington.

All interested parties are welcome to attend the hearings and provide their testimony on the matter. There are two ways to participate:

A. In-person Attendance: You may attend the meeting in person at the designated venue.

B. Virtual Attendance via Zoom: Alternatively, you can join the meeting via Zoom by typing the following link in your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/586587651 or using one of the call-in numbers listed below with the Meeting ID: 586 587 651.

  • 669-900-6833

  • 346-248-7799

  • 929-205-6099

  • 253-215-8782

  • 301-715-8592

  • 312-626-6799

Written testimony is also welcomed and can be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners via the following methods:

  1. Physical Mail: Address your written testimony to 115 West Court St, Room 201, Goldendale, WA 98620.

  2. Email: Alternatively, you may email your testimony to BoCC@klickitatcounty.org.

By order of the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners, this notice is given on the 12th day of July, 2023.

/s/ Dan Christopher
Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

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Cole Goodwin Cole Goodwin

Hood River City Council Meeting July 24, 2023

Hood River City Council Meeting July 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Hood River City Hall, 211 2nd St.

The City of Hood River Council meetings can now be viewed live on YouTube. See link to connect to live meetings: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/public-meeting-upcoming-and-archived-videos/

The recording of the meeting will be posted shortly after the meeting on the City’s website. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule of City public meetings. https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/

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Tom Peterson Tom Peterson

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board meets July 17 at 5:30 p.m.

A meeting of the Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board of Directors will be conducted on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. PST, at Station 1, 1400 W. 8th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.

The public may observe and/or listen to the meeting virtually by using either the link or the telephone number and access code provided on the Board agenda located on the Fire District’s website at www.mcfr.org.

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Cole Goodwin Cole Goodwin

Wasco County Commissioners Meeting July 19, 2023

Wasco County Commissioners will meet July 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco County Courthouse.  The public can also join the meeting online at: https://wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/3957734524  or call in to 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 3957734524#

Please use the chat function to submit real-time questions or comments.
You can also submit comments/questions to the Board anytime on our webpage: Your County, Your Voice

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Hood River City Council and Urban Renewal Agency Meeting July 10, 2023

Hood River City Council Meeting July 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Hood River City Hall, 211 2nd St.

The City of Hood River Council meetings can now be viewed live on YouTube. See link to connect to live meetings: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/public-meeting-upcoming-and-archived-videos/

The recording of the meeting will be posted shortly after the meeting on the City’s website. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule of City public meetings. https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/

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Columbia River Gorge Commission Meeting July 11, 2023

Columbia River Gorge Commission will meet July 11, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.

Register in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bMnuHI8qQzqxsaoqc4VLDA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

All Gorge Commission Meeting materials are available on the Commission website at July 11, 2023 Commission Meeting.

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Columbia Community Connection Columbia Community Connection

MCEDD Loan Administration Board Meeting, June 20, 2023

MCEDD LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

8:00 a.m.
Remote Only meeting - access information is located at the top of the meeting packet agenda.
The packet is available here.  Scroll down to MCEDD Loan Board Meeting Packets.

Agenda:

Call to Order/Introductions
Minutes -  May 30, 2023 
New Loan Request
Dirty Cowgirl Saloon, LLC
Executive Session per ORS 192.660 (f) (Exempt Documents)
 Regular Session Reconvened
Loan Actions
Funded Loan Updates
Executive Session per ORS 192.660 (f) (Exempt Documents)
Regular Session Reconvened
Adjourn

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Hood River Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting June 15, 2023

Hood River Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting Notice


Please find the June 15, 2023 Urban Renewal Advisory Committee meeting agenda/packet at the following link: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/

June 15, 2023                      AGENDA                                  5:30 p.m.

 The City Urban Renewal Advisory Committee meetings can now be viewed live on YouTube. See link to connect to live meetings: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/public-meeting-upcoming-and-archived-videos/
 
The recording of the meeting will be posted shortly after the meeting on the City’s website. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule of City public meetings. https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/

 
I.          CALL TO ORDER
 
II.         BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Urban Renewal Advisory Committee encourages community members to talk about issues important to them.  If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience”, there are three options to choose from:

  • If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience”, and you are attending the meeting in person, please sign up when you arrive at the meeting by printing your name, contact information and topic/item on the sheet provided by the City Recorder.

  • Submit written comments to the City Recorder at j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Thursday, June 15, 2023, no later than 12 noon in order to distribute to the URAC Board in one packet for review by 3pm. All comments will be added to the record.

  • To address the URAC Board during Business for the Audience virtually, send an email (name of speaker and topic) to j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Thursday, June 15, 2023, no later than 12 noon. Please specify the topic your testimony addresses. Testimony will go in order of requests received.  Attendees that have pre-registered will be given a Zoom link. The speaker will be promoted by the City Recorder to address Council. Audio and video to be turned on for 3 minutes to address the Board. 

At the URAC Chair discretion, public comments may be received prior to a specific topic of relevance during the meeting.  Please observe the time limit of three minutes/person.
 
III.        AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
 
IV.       APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – April 20, 2023 
                         
V.        URBAN RENEWAL ADMINISTRATOR
            1.  Draft Westside Urban Renewal Plan and Report, A. Elder
            2.  Minor Amendment to Waterfront Urban Renewal District, A. Elder 
            3.  Heights MCEDD Workforce Housing IGA, D. Nilsen                                                                                                                                                                                       
VI.       ITEMS FROM MEMBERS
 
VII.      ADJOURN
 

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Hood River City Council Meeting June 12, 2023

Hood River City Council Meeting Notice

Please find the City Council agenda/packet for June 12, 2023 at the following link: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/ 

 

June 12, 2023                                AGENDA                             6:00 p.m.

The City of Hood River Council meetings can now be viewed live on YouTube. See link to connect to live meetings:
https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/public-meeting-upcoming-and-archived-videos/
 
The recording of the meeting will be posted shortly after the meeting on the City’s website. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule of City public meetings.
https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/
 
I.          CALL TO ORDER – Cell Phone Reminder

  1. Land Acknowledgement Statement 

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

RECESS TO CONSIDER URBAN RENEWAL AGENDA
 
II.         AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
 
III.        BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Hood River City Council encourages community members to talk about issues important to them.  If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience” there are three options to choose from:

  • If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience”, and you are attending the meeting in person, please sign up when you arrive at the meeting by printing your name, contact information and topic/item on the sheet provided by the City Recorder.

  • Submit written comments to the City Recorder at j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Monday, June 12, 2023, no later than 12 noon in order to distribute to the City Council in one packet for review by 3pm. All comments will be added to the record.

  • To address Council during Business from the Audience by Zoom, send an email (name of speaker and topic) to j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Monday, June 12, 2023, no later than 12 noon. Please specify the topic your testimony addresses. Testimony will go in order of requests received.  Attendees that have pre-registered will be given a Zoom link. The speaker will be promoted by the City Recorder to address Council. Audio and video to be turned on for 3 minutes to address Council. 

At the Mayor’s discretion, public comments may be received prior to a specific topic of relevance during the meeting.  Please observe the time limit of three minutes/person.
 
IV.       PRESENTATIONS
1. Update on Columbia Gorge Crisis Resolution Center, Sheriff Lane Magill
 
V.        PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.   Budget Adoption & Election to Receive State Shared Revenue
(Resolution 2023-07 and Resolution 2023-08)
 
VI.       CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Council Meeting Minutes – May 22, 2023

  2. US30 Curb Ramps-ODOT MOU & ROW, R. Rice         

  3. Award Construction Contract for Eugene St. Water and Wastewater

Replacement Project, R. Rice
 
VII.      ACTION ITEMS
 
VIII.     DISCUSSION ITEM
 
IX.       CITY RECORDER

  1. Reading of Ordinance 2076 (Annexation by Stenberg Bros, LLC) for the

second time by title only
 
X.       CITY MANAGER COMMENTS    
 
XI.      COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
XII.     MAYOR COMMENTS
 
XIII.    COUNCIL COMMENTS  
 
XIV.    EXECUTIVE SESSION
 
XV.      ADJOURN   
           

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Hood River Urban Renewal Meeting June 12, 2023

Hood River Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Notice 

 

Please find the June 12, 2023 Urban Renewal Agency agenda/packet at the following link: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/

June 12, 2023  AGENDA 
6:00 p.m.

The City of Hood River URA meetings can now be viewed live on YouTube. See link to connect to live meetings: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/public-meeting-upcoming-and-archived-videos/
 
The recording of the meeting will be posted shortly after the meeting on the City’s website. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule of City public meetings. https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/
 
I.          CALL TO ORDER
 
II.         AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS                    
                       
III.        BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Urban Renewal Agency encourages community members to talk about issues important to them.  If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience”, there are three options to choose from:

  • If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience”, and you are attending the meeting in person, please sign up when you arrive at the meeting by printing your name, contact information and topic/item on the sheet provided by the City Recorder.

  • Submit written comments to the City Recorder at j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Monday, June 12, 2023, no later than 12 noon in order to distribute to the URA Board in one packet for review by 3pm. All comments will be added to the record.

  • To address the UR Agency Board during Business for the Audience virtually, send an email (name of speaker and topic) to j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Monday, June 12, 2023, no later than 12 noon. Please specify the topic your testimony addresses. Testimony will go in order of requests received.  Attendees that have pre-registered will be given a Zoom link. The speaker will be promoted by the City Recorder to address Council. Audio and video to be turned on for 3 minutes to address the Board. 

At the URA Chair discretion, public comments may be received prior to a specific topic of relevance during the meeting.  Please observe the time limit of three minutes/person.
 
IV.       CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – April 24 and May 8, 2023

V.         PUBLIC HEARING
            1.  Adoption of FY2023-2024 Budget (Resolution 2023-URA-02),
     C. Longinetti

VI.       REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS
            1.  Heights MCEDD Workforce Housing IGA, D. Nilsen, M. Meyer
            2.  Draft Westside Urban Renewal Plan and Report, D. Nilsen,
                 E. Howard 
            3.  Minor Amendment to Waterfront Urban Renewal District, D. Nilsen,
                 E. Howard                                                                                                                                           
VII.      ITEMS FROM AGENCY MEMBERS
 
VIII.     ADJOURN

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