Interstate Corridor

Portland Development Commission
Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area

Advisory Committee Meeting
July 21, 2003
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
OAME – 4134 N. Vancouver Avenue

Meeting Summary

Attendees: Lenny Anderson, Pam Arden, Diane Feldt, Maxine Fitzpatrick, Carl Flipper, Warren Fluker, Cathy Galbraith, Terrell Garrett, Kurt Haapala, Brad Halvorsen, Doug Hartman, Sheila Holden, Alan Holzapfel, Carol Jones Williams, Mark Kirchmeier, Jerry Lindsay, Julie Metcalf-Kinney, Larry Mills, Bonnie McKnight representing Jennie Portis, Kay Newell, Betsy Radigan, Walter Valenta.

1. Alan Holzapfel asked about insurance coverage for members of the ICURAC, in light of recent news about lack of insurance for neighborhood associations. John Southgate will follow up.
2. Lenny Anderson noted that sidewalk improvements are under way in Swan Island, and invited members to check it out. He also noted that a City Council hearing is scheduled for the Killingsworth Street Plan - August , 2:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
3. Co-Chairs Sheila Holden and Walter Valenta were nominated and elected to serve another year as co-chairs.
4. Discussion item on the New Columbia project. Walter and John reported on the financial deal (summarized in a separate memo - please contact John if you want an extra copy). There was considerable discussion on this project, including concerns about how HAP will implement its intentions stated in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City, the ICURAC, and the N/NE Economic Development Alliance (copies of which were distributed at the meeting). There was a request that HAP report regularly to the ICURAC on the status of its obligations in the MOU, including contracting, and relocation of Columbia Villa tenants back in to the new project. A specific concern is how HAP breaks up subcontracts, ie in a fashion that reasonably accommodates small businesses in the local area. Maxine Fitzpatrick offered to serve as ICURAC's representative overseeing the subcontractor selection process.
   Following this discussion, and based on the understanding that HAP will report regularly to the ICURAC, the ICURAC voted to endorse the MOU.
5. Subcommittee Reports were very brief, given the hour. Lenny noted that the Transportation Subcommittee had endorsed all of the 03-04 Transportation funds going to Killingsworth Street improvements. Warren and Kay reported on Economic Development - the main topic was the need to address the workforce training issue; a subcommittee is working on this issue (contact Colin Sears at 823-3320 if you are interested in participating in this discussion). Leah Halstead reported on recent housing issues. Betsy Radigan announced that the Parks Needs Assessment has been completed, and copies will be distributed shortly to all ICURAC members. Cathy Galbraith distributed copies of a proposal for the paint program for historic properties.
6. Tri-Met gave a briefing on the new bus routing plan.
7. Walter and John summarized the status of the Killingsworth Block redevelopment project. PDC received five proposals - all of them entailed mixed income housing, typically consisting of both rental and for sale. The projects are all responsive to the many goals set forth in the Request for Proposals. Walter asked ICURAC members to identify their highest priority for this project - the following comments were made:
• Quality project - make it an asset to the community
• Put local people to work
• Brick exterior
• Child and family friendly
8. John then announced staffing transitions at PDC (separate email to follow)

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