The Columbia City Council is considering the adoption of an ordinance that will prohibit outdoor burning within the City. The ordinance is modeled after the City of St. Helens' Outdoor Burning Ordinance. It entirely prohibits the burning of trash and the use of burn barrels. However, the Ordinance does allow a burn period twice annually, each for a period of two weeks. During each two-week period, residents may obtain a permit to allow the use of an open outdoor fire for burning yard debris.

A public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on September 4, 2003, to accept public comments about the proposed ordinance. Written comments will also be accepted. The draft ordinance is available for public inspection at the City Hall. It may also be found on our website at www.columbia-center.org/colcity.

DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the new Development Code. These amendments will "clean-up" several items within the new code. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.

A second public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. before the City Council on September 18, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.

Interested persons may attend any of the public hearings, or may choose to submit comments in writing prior to the hearings. The proposed changes are available for public inspection at the City Hall.

Jeff Anderson will be leaving the City to take a job with the Forest Grove Public Works Department. Jeff has worked for Columbia City since October 30, 2000. Jeff brought many special talents to the City, and he will be greatly missed. We wish you the best of luck, Jeff, in your new job!

It has been decided that the Community Library will be staying in the Grade School for the immediate future. The Community Library will reopen on September 8, 2003.

The Friends of the Library would like to extend an invitation to anyone wanting to be involved with the Community Library. They are looking for additional members and volunteers, including a Board Secretary.

Saturday, September 6, 2003 - 1:00 p.m.

in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.

Saturday, September 6, 2003

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

in front of City Hall

Monday, September 8, 2003 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday and Wednesday

4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with the book sale. If you're interested in helping the Friends of the Library with this project, please contact City Hall and let us know!

Please join us for a new and different Celebration! This year, all of the events listed below will take place within the Columbia City Community Hall.

Breakfast includes pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, and juice. Tickets may be pre-purchased at City Hall, or purchased at the door. Adults $5.00, children (10 and under) $3.50.

Silent Auction - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Public Auction will start at 11:00 a.m., and the highest bids for the Silent Auction will be announced at 1:00 p.m.

Win a Betty Boop quilt, beautifully handquilted! The quilt is on display at the City Hall. Raffle tickets may be purchased at City Hall and during the Columbia City Celebration.

Hot dogs, chips and various treats will be available for purchase in the Community Hall.

Elvis lives!!! This show is free to the public.

All of the proceeds from the City Celebration go to the Community Library for staffing. The Celebration is a fun and enjoyable way to support your local Library. We would like to encourage anyone interested in supporting the Library to please volunteer to help with the Celebration! We are currently looking for additional volunteers - interested persons should contact City Hall.

Visit the

(no charge, but donations gladly accepted)

The Book Sale will be held in front of the City Hall.

Purchase a copy of the new

historical book,

• Automatic garage door opener - KK Insulation

• Unit of lumber - Stimson Lumber Company

• Cary Carrier toy - Chevron

• Urea nitrogen fertilizer - Coastal Chemical

• Lawn fertilizer - Columbia Electric

• Pet first aid kit - Columbia Vet Clinic

• Photo frame - Columbia Village

• Eye exam - Dr. Curnutt

• Goldfinch collector plate - Flowers 4 U

• Framed garden picture - Richardson's

• Beveled mirror - See Bee Glass

• Hydrating Conditioner - Shear Perfection

• Decorative garden stake - Weird Harold's

• Garden sprayer - Sunset Equipment

• Gift basket - Wicker Wonder

• Lawn fertilizers - Dahlgren's Builder's Supply

• Jansport backpack - Tony's Shoes

• Cap and t-shirt - Therapeutic Associates

• Pet examinations - St. Helens Veterinary Clinic

• Peanut character items - Bertucci's Chocolates

• Collectible China - Kathleen Hunnicutt

• Kiwi Botanical products - Absolutely You On 19th

• Rainy Day Craft Package - Pufferbelly Toys

• Off-Road Action Vehicle - Ace Hardware

• Books - Lifeline Counseling & Training Center

• Bleaching trays - Patients 1st Dentistry

• Two-hour Pool Party - Eisenschmidt Pool

• Set of Village Candles - Liefeld's Jewelry, Inc.

• Lawn fertilizer - Columbia Electric Feed & Seed

• Fitness membership - Jungle Gym Fitness Center

• Lifeline Road Kit - Les Schwab Tire Center

• Columbia City sweatshirts - Northwest Apparel

• Sewing machine servicing - St. Helens Sew & Vac

• Bicycle mini tune-up - The Bike Shop

• Tooth whitening - St. Helens Dental Care

• Solid Gold dog food - Vonnie's Dog House

• Ceramic jardinier, plate and bowl - Mary Walyer

• Passes to:  

  • Japanese Garden

  • Children's Museum

  • Oregon Zoo

  • Columbia City Sports & Recreation

  • End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

  • Oregon Coast Aquarium

• Gift Certificates to:

  • Kozy Korner

  • Lam's Lucky Inn

  • Papa Murphy's

  • Sunshine Pizza

  • Two Brothers

  • Ichabod's

  • El Tapatio

  • Bing's

  • Domino's

  • Village Inn

  • Kuy's

  • St. Helens Cafe

  • Kwik Mart

  • Grammy's Books

  • St. Helens Book Shop

  • Gloria's Garden

  • Academy of Martial Arts

  • Oregon Trail Lanes

  • Blockbuster Video

  • 76 Mobile One Stop

  • Red Apple Market

  • Rivertown Cleaners

  • St. Helens Septic

  • Columbia Learning Center

  • Jilly's

The concrete walls of the water storage tank have been poured, and they will now begin pouring the roof.

Water transmission line construction work will proceed to Sixth Street, continue up "I" Street, and then up Ninth Street to the reservoir site during September.

Work continues to progress in Bundy Park. The Public Works crew removed stumps, installed a water hydrant in the park for irrigation, and graveled the new walking trails. They will bring in wood chips to complete the trails, and rock for the rock garden. Morse Bros. donated the gravel and rock for the project, and Boise donated the wood chips. We'd like to extend a special "thank you" to them for their generous donations.

Marion Calnon, Bernard Carlton, and Nell Harrison have been working diligently in Bundy Park. Nell's brother, Jack Siegrist, from Holdenville, Oklahoma spent several hours weed eating the park.

THANK YOU

We'd like to extend a very special thank you to:

• Bernadette Albertine, Alice Barchus, Gloria Chinell, Nell Harrison, Phyllis Moss, Helen Sandstrom and Amy West for helping with newsletters and utility bills in July.

• Judy Grimm and Gertie Sullenger for donating funds to purchase flowers for planting in Bundy Park.

• Marian Calnon for continuing to keep the flower beds looking great at City Hall, and cleaning up the shrubbery at the Community Hall.

• West Oregon Wood Products for donating a selection of barbecue pellets for Mayor Young to take to the Mayors' conference.

Teresa Knight has provided another wonderful T-shirt design for this year's Celebration. The design features an Osprey on a blue background with Columbia City 2003 on a red background. City Hall will have sample T-shirts on display. You may pre-order a Columbia City 2003 T-shirt by filling out the enclosed form and returning it, with your payment, to City Hall. T-shirts sell for $12.00 for adult sizes, small to x-large. Larger sizes are $2.00 to $3.00 more. The price may vary for children's sizes - please call City Hall for pricing information. You will be contacted when your order is ready. Order ahead and wear your T-shirt during the City Celebration!

(July 7 - July 20, 2003)

07/07/03 Parking complaint of a van parked improperly in the 2100 block of Second Street.

07/07/03 Open door reported and checked in the 300 block of Spinnaker Way.

07/08/03 Vandalism reported in the 100 block of "M" Street.

07/08/03 Abandoned vehicle reported near Highway 30 and "E" Street.

07/10/03 Trespass reported regarding an open door in the 2200 block of Second Street.

07/10/03 Noise complaint near Fifth and Pacific Streets. Construction workers working late.

07/11/03 Traffic complaint and vehicle towed from Highway 30 and the Trestle.

07/11/03 Citizen assisted by transporting two people from Pacific Street to the Trestle.

07/11/03 DWS stop; vehicle towed.

07/11/03 Noise complaint in the 2400 block of Fifth Street.

07/13/03 Animal complaint of loose dog in the 100 block of "M" Street.

07/14/03 Parking complaint near Seventh and "E" Streets. Vehicle moved.

07/19/03 Vandalism reported in the 2000 block of Third Street.

07/20/03 Traffic complaint in the 400 block of "A" Street.

07/20/03 Suspicious person in the 2000 block of Third Street

07/20/03 Assisted Sheriff Deputy with an intoxicated driver.

07/20/03 Domestic dispute reported near Highway 30 and the Trestle.

07/20/03 Assisted a motorist with a jump-start for vehicle.

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