JUNE 2003 NEWSLETTER

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting and public hearing to receive and consider comments about the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), and the Development Code. The public hearing will be held on June 10, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 Second Street. The proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code are posted on the City's Web site at www.columbia-center.org/colcity, and are also available for public inspection at the City Hall. Maps showing the proposed changes to the UGB are available for review at the City Hall. This project was funded with a grant from the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

WATER RESERVOIR UPDATE

During the month of May, the old concrete reservoir was demolished and temporary piping was installed at the Ninth and "K" site in preparation for construction of the new reservoir. On May 29th, the contractor began the installation of some of the off-site piping in Ninth and "K" Streets. Construction of the new concrete reservoir will begin during June.

Do you have an old refrigerator, freezer, lawn mower or any other metal junk you would like to get rid of? City Hall has the name of someone who will pick up metal junk free of charge every Monday. He will even take old cars as long as you have the title. If you would like to get rid of any metal you may have, please call City Hall. We will take your name, address and phone number and the item to be picked up and pass it along.

Weeds and grass cannot exceed 10 inches in height between now and September 30th. In addition, blackberry bushes cannot extend across property lines or into the City's rights-of-ways. Please be a good neighbor and keep your weeds and blackberries under control! To report violations, please call City Hall at (503) 397-4010.

Spring Clean-Up: The City's annual "Spring Clean-Up" was a huge success, thanks to our sponsors and volunteers! The following volunteers assisted City staff at the site: John Burdett, Bernard Carlton, Gary Hudson, Buddy Rivers and Jim Shinkle. Jason Hudson from Hudson Garbage also assisted us throughout the day. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for making this community event possible:

Down By The Riverside: Thanks to our volunteers, Harvard Anderson, Jim Border, Jan and John Burdett, Marian Calnon, Jim Hagan, Barbara Jones, and Richard Ziglinski, our fourth annual "Down By The Riverside" project was a great success! Volunteers and City staff gathered at Datis Park on Friday, May 16th, and removed blackberries and other noxious vegetation, and set posts for a fence and park sign. The project was completed as part of an enhancement, cleanup and appreciation program sponsored by SOLV, a non-profit agency working to preserve this treasure called Oregon. We'd like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who donated their time to this project.

Construct a foundation one page at a time. Children, read or have read to you 1,000 pages during the summer and you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of the many St. Helens Book Shop $10 gift certificates donated by the Friends of the Library. Pick up your reading logs at the library beginning June 2^nd.

Portland Best Places and Northwest Best Places by Stephanie Irving is your personal guide to the best the city and surrounding area has to offer.

In Search Of Western Oregon by Ralph Friedman highlights interesting places to visit by using his travels and experiences to guide you.

Our Native American Legacy: Northwest Towns With Indian Names by Sandy Nestor tells the story of the settlement and growth of Pacific Northwest communities.

The Oregon Trail: Ruts, Rogues & Reminiscences by Ellen Carney offers a road-side guide to historic places along the Trail.

Lewis & Clark: Historic Places Associated with Their Transcontinental Exploration (1804-06) by Roy E. Appleman is a great source for information about historic sites along the Trail.

Bicycling The Backroads of Northwest Oregon by Philip N. Jones & Jean Henderson highlights the best routes of the region for cyclists.

Pacific Northwest Camping by Tom Stienstra is a complete guide to campsites in Washington and Oregon.

Canoe Routes: Northwest Oregon by Philip Jones presents one-day flatwater trips suitable for all levels of skill.

Oregon Coastal Access Guide by Kenn Oberrecht gives a mile-by-mile guide to scenic and recreational attractions.

June 16^th to August 13^th

Monday 10 am –1 pm

Wednesday 4 pm - 7 pm

The Friends of the Library would like to encourage you to complete the enclosed survey. Your input is greatly valued and will affect the library’s long-term planning. Thank you, in advance.

• Special thanks to Bernadette Albertine, Alice Barchus, Laura Flynn, Phyllis Rowley, Helen Sandstrom and Amy West for helping with the May newsletters and utility bills.

• Jim Shinkle built the framework for the Datis Park sign.

• Marian Calnon and Nell Harrison planted azaleas in Bundy Memorial Park.

• Marian Calnon planted azaleas at City Hall.

Avoid over watering. Grass needs water y when it is pale green and it stays flat after it has been stepped on.

Water slowly until the lawn is soggy. Use a hose; sprinklers allow the water to evaporate before the soil can absorb it. If you must use a sprinkler, use one that makes large drops of water.

Water in the morning. Sun and wind can evaporate much of the water before it reaches the soil.

Let the grass grow higher in dry weather – it saves burning and saves water.

Before planting, add compost or a mulch to the garden. Compost absorbs water and fertilizes plants. Mulches also absorb water and prevent the spread of weeds.

03/26/03 Extra patrol requested. Inmate escaped from Columbia County Jail.

03/26/03 Possible theft reported.

03/26/03 Citizen assist near Second and "K" Street.

03/26/03 Motorist assisted with lost some garbage from back of vehicle near Highway 30 and "E" Street.

03/27/03 Unauthorized use of a vehicle reported. Civil situation.

03/27/03 Traffic hazard. Hit deer near Highway 30 and MP 30.

03/28/03 Traffic hazard near Highway 30 and Pacific Street.

04/01/03 Fraud. Complainant referred to proper agency.

04/01/03 Theft reported.

04/01/03 Animal complaint near Second and "L" Street. Unable to locate.

04/01/03 Burglary reported in the 1700 block of First Street. Believed to be family member.

04/01/03 Suspicious vehicle in the 1700 block of Ninth Street. Checked okay.

04/02/03 Parking complaint. Semi tractor in the 500 block of Pacific Street.

04/02/03 Noise complaint in the 3600 block of Tahoma Street.

04/02/03 Solicitation complaint in the 1400 block of Fourth Street. Unable to locate.

04/02/03 Telephonic harassment. Referred to another jurisdiction.

04/03/03 Loose dog in the 2000 block of Second Street.

04/03/03 Speeding vehicles near Pacific Street. Extra patrol assigned.

04/04/03 Motorist assist near Highway 30 and "G" Street.

04/04/03 Motorist assist with flat tire near Highway 30 and "I" Street.

04/04/03 Lost dog running north on Highway 30 from the trestle. Unable to locate.

04/05/03 Traffic complaint of a white sedan speeding.

04/05/03 Citation served regarding dog complaint.

04/05/03 Suspicious vehicle near Pacific and Sixth Streets.

04/06/03 Citizen assisted locked out of a vehicle near the 1800 block of Seventh Street.

04/06/03 Assisted St. Helens Police on a burglary in progress call.

04/06/03 Assisted a citizen with a vehicle ID number check.

04/07/03 Criminal mischief. A 10-year-old with dark hair and riding a silver and red mountain bike found going through mailboxes in the 1800 block of Ninth Street.

04/07/03 Parking complaint of semi truck parked on Pacific Street.

04/07/03 City ordinance violation of yard debris near Sixth and "E" Streets.

04/0703 Theft reported in the 600 block of Pacific. Civil situation.

04/07/03 Loose dog reported at the grade school.

04/07/03 Open door a shed behind the Post Office.

04/08/03 Citizen assist near Sixth and James Streets.

04/11/03 Suspicious telephone call reported.

04/11/03 Assisted St. Helens Police on a fraud case.

04/12/03 Parking problem on Second Street.

04/12/03 Suspicious person in the 3300 block of Tahoma Street.

04/14/03 Citizen reported illegal dumping at the end of Pacific Street.

04/14/03 Possible vandalism reported in the 3200 block of Park drive.

04/15/03 Theft reported at the Mini Mart.

04/15/03 Citizen assisted in the 1800 block of Eighth Street.

04/15/03 Suspicious person reported in the 2400 block of Fifth Street.

04/15/03 Possible drug activity reported.

04/16/03 Suspicious person call. Insurance agent taking photos in the 2300 block of Sixth Street.

04/16/03 Disabled vehicle near Highway 30 and "I" Street.

04/16/03 Motorist assisted. Muffler secured.

04/16/03 Parking complaint of semi parked near Pacific Street and Park drive.

04/18/03 Parole and probation detainer arrest.

04/18/03 DUII arrest near Highway 30 and Pacific Street.

04/21 Traffic hazard reported of a vehicle blocking in the area of 2nd and L street. Moved by owner.

04/21 Citizen assist in the area of Highway 30 and Park street.

04/21 Assisted animal control officer in looking for a loose dog. Dog was not able to be located.

04/21 Suicide threat called in. No other information available.

04/22 Parking complaint. Red semi truck parked on 5th near Pacific. Unable to locate on arrival.

04/22 Dog complaint at Harvard Park. No able to locate the dog on arrival.

04/22 Parking complaint at 5th and Pacific. Semi truck parked against city ord. Issued written warning.

04/23 Domestic assault reported. No other information available.

04/24 Susp. Vehicle reported and checked on by officers at 500 block of Pacific.

04/25/03 Dog complaint reported in the 2400 block of Fifth Street.

04/25/03 Attempt to locate a DUII driver on Highway 30.

04/25/03 Dog complaint on Fourth Street.

04/25/03 Dog complaint in the 600 block of Calvin Street.

04/29/03 City ordinance violation in the 2300 block of Fifth Street.

04/30/03 Dog complaint in the 2500 block of Sixth Street.

04/30/03 Motorist assisted - locked out of vehicle.

04/30/03 City ordinance violation in the 300 block of "L" Street.

05/01/03 Suspicious vehicle near Pacific and Sixth Street.

05/01/03 Traffic accident investigated near Highway 30 and "E" Street.

05/02/03 ID theft in the 2600 block of Sixth Street.

05/02/03 Suspicious vehicle reported at the Forestry Dept. Unable to locate.

05/02/03 Noise complaint in the 1500 block of Fourth Street. Unable to locate.

05/02/03 Citizen reported harassment.

05/03/03 Custody dispute reported.

05/05/03 Citizen assisted. Residence checked in the 3200 block of Park Drive.

05/05/03 Hazard reported in 2800 block of Sixth Street.

05/06/03 Motorist assisted near Highway 30 and "I" Street.

05/07/03 Agency assisted by providing traffic accident information in the 3300 block of Sixth Street.

05/08/03 Traffic complaint in the 1800 block of Eighth Street.

05/08/03 Stray dog in the 2500 block of Sixth Street.

05/09/03 Traffic complaint near Highway 30 and MP 32. Unable to locate.

05/09/03 Traffic hazard near Highway 30 near the Mini Mart.

05/10/03 Assisted St. Helens Police on a domestic dispute.

05/10/03 Missing juvenile found in the 1700 block of Ninth Street.

05/10/03 Traffic hazard near Fifth and "I" Street.

05/15/03 Traffic hazard near Highway 30 and "L" Street. Vehicle towed.

05/15/03 Intoxicated juvenile at Pixie Park. Unable to locate.

05/17/03 Stolen property from several vehicles at Goble tavern. Columbia City Officers located and arrested the suspect and recovered several pieces of stolen property.

05/17/03 Illegally concealed handgun arrest.

05/18/03 Alarm at Dixieline Lumber.

05/19/03 Burning complaint in the 1500 block of Third Street.

05/19/03 Parking complaint in the 600 block of Pacific Street.

05/19/03 Traffic complaint. Speeding vehicles on "A" Street.

05/20/03 Harassment reported.

05/20/03 Traffic complaint of speeding near Second and "I" Street.

05/20/03 Citizens request more officer presence on Highway 30.

05/22/03 Citizen assist in the 1600 block of Second Street.

05/23/03 Traffic complaint near Highway 30 and Pacific Street.

05/23/03 A wallet was found behind City Hall and returned to the owner.

05/24/03 Welfare check on Metlako Way.

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