Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
Meeting Minutes
June 11th, 2013
Stephenson Elementary School, 7pm
Claude Washburn, Sharon Keast, Jette Steuch, Mark McDonnell, Jessica Schimkowitsch, Eric
Sorensen, Deb Sorensen, Sue Randall, Ruth Hishida, Claudia Brown, Nancy Brugee, Robert
Burgee, Dawn Flakue, John Ingram, Bob Carlson, Bob Tamlyn, Dale E. Sherbourne, Kari
Hallenburg, Travis Elliott, Gregg Cory, Laurie Washburn, Michael Dexter, Andrew Usher
Motions: NO MOTIONS MADE
Block Representative Appointments: Bob Carlson
Board Member Voting: Sharon Keast as VP, Gregg Corey as Treasurer
New board members: Our bylaws state that a majority vote of the board is required to appoint new board members
to fill vacancies. This is different from the elections at our annual meeting where everyone votes. However, one
board member cannot be a "majority" so Michael could not appoint any new board members to fill vacancies. Our
unique bylaws state that a Block Representative can be appointed to the board by their block. Michael recited the
city's definition of a block as both sides of a street between intersections and declared its use for Block
Representatives. Michael then accepted a Block Representative, Bob Carlson who brought a letter of appointment.
This provided the minimum two board members required to nominate other board members. Michael then accepted
nominations from Robert Burgee and Sharon Keast for VP, Sue Randall and Gregg Corey for Treasurer. Only board
members vote to fill vacancies as per our bylaws. Michael and Bob Carlson voted for Sharon as VP. Then, Michael,
Bob and Sharon voted for Gregg as Treasurer.
National Night Out: Jessica has done some amazing work to ensure we have a great party this year! She designed a
postcard that will be mailed to all households in Arnold Creek, paid for by Southwest Neighborhoods. Free dessert
from New Seasons Market, bring dessert to share, fire truck, police car and an instrumental folk band. Tuesday,
August 6, at 6pm in the field at Stephenson Elementary School. Jessica asked for volunteers to assist with mowing
grass if needed, setting up tables, scooping ice cream, games for kids, etc.
SW Coronado right-of-way: Mark Lear from PBOT passed out a letter from PBOT to Arnold Creek Neighbors (it
is posted on ArnoldCreek.org). The new trails legislation will not be tested with permitting on SW Coronado
because of the lack of consensus in the neighborhood and because SW Coronado doesn't have an intuitive "highsafety route" impact to qualify for immediate approval without consensus. "Healing" needs to occur in the
neighborhood before a permit will be issued. Mark said the city will help to facilitate neighborhood disagreements
by enforcing regulations. He spoke about the barbed wire and said it had to be removed, even though there is no
code against it being on private property because it was dangerous for utility workers, firefighters and animals. The
city observed pruning that had occurred on the trail and determined it was within code. After site visits by BES and
PBOT, the city believes that a permitted trail would not have negative environmental impacts and would be a good
fit. The city will not vacate the right-of-way if there is any public opposition. Mark stated the petition is not a good
representation of the neighborhood's position. He would like better direction from the neighborhood before moving
forward and suggested Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association work towards a consensus representative of the
neighborhood.
Meeting adjourned 8:57 PM
Minutes submitted by Michael Dexter, President
Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association