City Council Meeting - Cornelius

approximately 60% of the project. The City’s match would be the remaining 40%, which
would be covered with Parks SDC funds and possibly some of the Metro Local Share.
City Manager Drake stated support for the project was reflected in the Parks Advisory
Board meeting minutes of January 7, 2012.
A motion was made by Councilor Orozco that the Cornelius City Council approve the application for a
Local Government Grant with the Oregon parks & Recreation Department for the redevelopment of
Ryland Park in the amount of $130,200, seconded by Councilor Schamp. Motion carried 4‐0. Ayes:
Councilor Schamp, Councilor Crowder, Councilor Orozco and Council President Heinrich.
Council President allowed Citizen Participation unrelated to the agenda.
Midge Nelson, 1713 S. Dogwood Street, Cornelius, expressed her concern about excessive amount of
trash along City streets. Ms. Nelson suggested the City have a clean‐up day.
Councilor Schamp provided Ms. Nelson with information regarding “Take Care of Cornelius Day”
scheduled for May 19 and invited Ms. Nelson to attend the planning meeting on March 15.
Craig Orme, 285 S. 18 th Avenue, Cornelius, addressed the City Council regarding the condition of
alleyways and had questions relating to public right of ways. Mr. Orme provided his contact
information and City staff will follow up with him.
9. REPORTS
A. City Council Report:
Councilor Orozco reported he’d be participating on the Metro Regional Active Transportation
Plan as a Stakeholder Advisory Committee member. The first meeting is March 15.
Councilor Crowder provided an update on Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Board meeting.
Councilor Schamp stated March 15 is the planning meeting for Take Care of Cornelius Day at
7:00 p.m. State Representative Katie Eyre and Tom Mills from Tri‐Met would be attending the
March 14 th Business Community meeting.
B. Mayors Report: NONE
C. City Manager Report:
City Manager Drake requested City Council approval to hang flower baskets on Adair Street.
The Bank of the West has committed a $1000 donation to the project and stated the 26
hanging flower basket will instill pride in the community. He stated the project supplies would
cost under $3,000 and summer Park help would be used to water the flowers. The cost of the
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