06/08/2023
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Public Meeting: Thursday, June 15, 7pm-8:30pm
Join us for our monthly Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association (ALNA) meeting
When: Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm
Where:
Historic Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brandon)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83834587971?pwd=OUZUTFpzNy8rLytwVXd4R0RVZmRjZz09
Topics Include
Concerns about the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub (CEI Hub)
North Portland Neighborhood Services debrief on recent neighborhood association and non-profit meeting
Discussion on whether to invite someone from PPB North Precinct to future meetings
Survey brainstorm: Building Community
Jazz in the Park plans
Committee Updates
Agenda
6:45pm Zoom meeting opens – INFORMAL (15 minutes)
----Official Meeting-----
7:00pm Welcome, introductions (3 minutes)
7:03pm Ground rules (1 minute)
Ground Rules:
Stay engaged
Speak your truth
Be with your discomfort
Expect and accept non closure
Keep mics on mute
I may have to cut people off in the interest of time, keeping with the schedule, and allowing fullest participation
Please only one person speaking at once for closed captioning and accessibility
Share any extra questions in chat
Does everyone agree?
7:05pm Arbor Lodge Shelter Update (10 minutes) - Daniel Hovanas
7:15pm Guest Laurie King - Climate Jobs PDX and Jobs with Justice
7:35 pm North Portland Neighborhood Services debrief on recent neighborhood association and non-profit meeting
7:45 ALNA Survey brainstorm: Building Community - Kevin Micalizzi
7:55 pm Jazz in the Park Event! - Jonathan Flannery
Save the date and Planning! For this event we will need volunteers to help make this event a success!
8:05 pm Discussion on whether to invite someone from PPB North Precinct to a future meeting
8:10pm Committee / Board / Last Minute Updates (25 minutes)
NPNS
Treasurer
Parks - vacant position
Transportation - vacant position
General Announcements
Community Allocations Funds were approved for $647.90
Land Use
Clean Air - vacant position
Tree Team
Neighborhood Emergency Team - vacant position
Outreach / communication
Change in lead for communications - Thanks to Caitlin for her time supporting the board with communications, and thank you to Kevin for stepping into this role
8:30pm End of meeting
North Portland Chairs Meeting update & Additional Notes:
There was not a North Portland chairs meeting this month, instead we had a meeting with NPNS partners on June 5th. Nonprofits and neighborhood associations got together to talk about priorities for the year, and barriers we are facing. We will debrief this meeting at our June meeting.
There is a permit for the Red Barn (located at 7421-7427 N DENVER AVE) to come down - 2023-017132-000-00-CO
The City has released Draft district plans- The Independent District Commission has released its Draft District Plan with three draft map options for community input. News Articles linked below:
The North Portland Tool Library is open and they are hosting events and looking for volunteers - https://nptl.myturn.com/library/
Arbor Lodge is partnering with Overlook and Kenton NA’s to host a neighborhood community waste collection event at Arbor Lodge Park on Sept 30th, 2023.
Arbor Lodge Tree Team will be hosting a Sparrow Hawk Native Plant sale on October 19th, 20th, 21st.
ALNA will not be meeting in the month of July! Enjoy your summer and we will see you all back in August!
05/11/2023
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Public Meeting: Thursday, May 18, 7pm-8:30pm
Join us for our monthly Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association (ALNA) meeting
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm
Where:
Historic Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brandon)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83834587971?pwd=OUZUTFpzNy8rLytwVXd4R0RVZmRjZz09
We’re excited to let you know that Representative Travis Nelson (District 44) will be joining us for this meeting.
Topics include:
Legislative updates from Representative Travis Nelson
Neighborhood Safety Brainstorm
Arbor Lodge Park Cleanup 5/20
I5/Lombard Focus Group update
Red Barn Issues
Committee Updates
Agenda
6:45pm Zoom meeting opens – INFORMAL (15 minutes)
----Official Meeting-----
7:00pm Welcome, introductions (3 minutes)
7:03pm Ground rules (1 minute)
Ground Rules:
Stay engaged
Speak your truth
Be with your discomfort
Expect and accept non closure
Keep mics on mute
I may have to cut people off in the interest of time, keeping with the schedule, and allowing fullest participation
Please only one person speaking at once for closed captioning and accessibility
Share any extra questions in chat
Does everyone agree?
7:05pm Arbor Lodge Shelter Update (10 minutes) - Daniel Hovanas from Do Good Multnomah
7:15pm Guest: Representative Travis Nelson (District 44) will be joining us to provide legislative updates
7:50pm 1-5/Lombard Focus Group - Katie MacKenzie
8:00 pm Discussion and Brainstorming Building Community and Community Safety (follow up to survey) - Kevin Micalizzi
8:10pm Committee / Board / Last Minute Updates (25 minutes)
NPNS
Treasurer
Parks - vacant position
Transportation - vacant position
General Announcements
Community Allocations Funds were approved for $647.90
TJ McHugh and Comm. Ryan are working to set up a meeting for NA’s and nonprofits in North Portland to talk about how things are going. Looking for a date in June that would work to meet.
Land Use
6316-6346 N Maryland Presentation, TBD
Clean Air - vacant position
Tree Team
Neighborhood Emergency Team - vacant position
Outreach / communication
New Arbor Lodge Events Calendar launched arborlodgepdx.org/calendar
8:30pm End of meeting
05/10/2023
2023 Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Survey Results
We recently ran a survey for the neighborhood. With 120 neighbors participating, we found some clear patterns emerging. The top priorities for neighbors are:
Safety
Community
Livability
Land Use
We’ll be devoting time each month to brainstorm how we can make Arbor Lodge even better. Check out the full 2023 Survey Results Overview. If you have ideas for how we can improve safety in Arbor Lodge, please join our monthly meetings or let us know your thoughts.
05/04/2023
Keep Arbor Lodge Park Pesticide Free (Volunteer Event) - May 2023
Please join us May 20, 2023
Arbor Lodge Park is one of the few pesticide free parks in Portland. We can help maintain that status by volunteering to weed and mulch the park.
Join us May 20, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Weeding
Mulching
Meeting neighbors!
Advance registration is highly encouraged:
SOLVE Advance Registration - registration for all neighbors and SOLVE volunteers
OSU Alumni Day of Service Volunteers - registration only for OSU Alumni
Please join us dressed to garden. If you have them, please bring gloves and hand weeding tools.
04/28/2023
Arbor Lodge Park Dog Off Leash Area Renovation Notice
The Dog Off Leash Area will be under renovation starting May 1, 2023.
The City of Portland will begin renovation of the Arbor Lodge Park Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA) starting May 1, 2023. The project is expected to take 4-6 weeks to complete. A temporary dog off leash area has been identified for use through the duration of the renovation. Portland Parks & Recreation will place fencing and signage indicating the temporary location.
This renovation will improve overall turf health in the area and establish more ground coverage with turf to improve the park user experience. The grass seeds will need time to germinate and root.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Arbor Lodge Board and we'll get you in contact with the right person. If you have any concerns about dogs off leash in an undesignated area outside of the temporary location, please contact the Park Rangers at 503-823-1637.