Summer Meals for Children in Gladstone - Weekdays this summer, beginning June 24th, a national program will fund free, locally made lunches for kids, their siblings, cousins, and friends (ages 1-18). No ID or sign-up is needed. The free lunches will be available at over 800 locations throughout Oregon and all other states where you may travel this summer. Meal sites specifically in Gladstone are as follows: Kraxberger Middle School 10:30-10:50 am, Gladstone Center for Children and Families 11:00 am- 11:20 am, John Wetten Elementary School (on the park side) 11:30-11:50 am, and Meldrum Bar Park entrance 12:00-12:30 pm. Thank you to Chef Dave with the Gladstone School District. For more information on the program, please visithttps://foodhero.org/oregon-summer-meals.
Gladstone Community Center Food Box Program Transition With the recent announcement that the Gladstone Food Pantry has received three years of operational funding ($262,717) from the Clackamas County Supportive Housing Services resources, the City is transitioning the community food box program to the Gladstone Food Pantry. The food pantry is a partnership between the Oregon Food Bank, Gladstone School District, Northwest Family Services, and the City of Gladstone. Hillside Fellowship donates the use of their facility, located at 6460 Glen Echo. The clients from the Community Center will still get their food boxes, and the volunteers and food donated to the Center will be transferred to the Gladstone Food Pantry. This will streamline operations while ensuring the senior population is cared for. Another positive outcome is that it will open up much-needed space at the Community Center. Staff will evaluate how the transition is going mid-summer and make changes if needed.
Gladstone Ad Hoc Tree Advisory MeetingThe Gladstone Ad Hoc Tree Board met this week. They reviewed community survey questions, edited draft content for the Tree Board website, and reviewed a draft of a tree ordinance that the City Council will eventually consider. Their next meeting is on July 12, and they will also have a work session with the City Council on July 23. For more information, please visit. Ad-Hoc Tree Board Meeting | Gladstone OR
Clackamas Fire District Joint Oversight Committee Meeting-The Clackamas Fire District Joint Oversight Committee met this week, which included Councilor Alexander, Councilor Garlington, Administrator Betz, Clackamas Fire Chief Browne, Asst. Fire Chief Stewart, Fire Board Director Joseph, and Fire Board Director Syring. Topics included a discussion on our contract for services, improvements to the fire station, including a new roof hatch and exterior painting on one side of the building to be completed at once the Council approves an agreement with the County, and updates on the future of community paramedics and nurse navigation through dispatch.
Also of note is an article in the Oregonian on Clackamas Fire District’s cutting-edge virtual training program. Clackamas Fire received a grant to train its firefighters and paramedics using software that immerses first responders in various high-stress scenarios. Shout out to former Gladstone Fire Chief Rick Huffman, who is in charge of implementing the program. Clackamas Fire District is only the second in the nation to implement EmergSim’s virtual-reality programming, which allows first responders to prepare for situations that are difficult to recreate through real-life training. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/05/whats-real-and-whats-make-believe-merge-in-clackamas-fires-cutting-edge-50k-training-program.html
Metro Mixer This week, the Gladstone City Council hosted the Metro Mixer at the Gladstone Community Center. Metro introduced these mixers last year to unite people and shape the region's future. The event in Gladstone brought together key leaders from Metro and cities across the region as an informal gathering for them to connect as partners in shaping our communities. Gladstone Mayor Milch welcomed everyone, Metro Council President Lynn Peterson discussed regional topics, Metro Councilor Christine Lewis provided district updates, and Metro COO Marissa Madrigal gave a brief presentation. Thank you to everyone who attended.
New Gladstone LibraryThis week, the Gladstone City Council, Gladstone Library Foundation, and the Gladstone Library Task Force members received a “sneak peek” of the new Gladstone Library located at 525 Portland Avenue. The project is nearing completion (mid-August), and the building looks fantastic. Having a library in a community enhances the overall quality of life and provides a safe and welcoming space for people of all ages to learn, explore, and connect. The new library will positively influence the local economy by contributing to improved property values in the area, attracting and supporting new and existing businesses, and supporting educational outcomes. We are grateful for the collaboration with Clackamas County and look forward to celebrating this monumental achievement.
Gladstone High School Graduation The class of 2024 will have its graduation on Thursday June 13th at the high school football stadium. Portland Avenue will be shut down from Barclay to Abernethy beginning at 5 pm. Congratulations to our graduates your hard work, dedication, and resilience have paid off, and now you are embarking on an exciting new chapter. We hope you stay curious, embrace lifelong learning, network and connect and explore your passions. Remember, life is a journey, and each step matters.
Gladstone Street Pavement Projects Begin KNL Construction will begin paving on Thursday, June 13th and 14th. They will mill first (grind the areas), then pave on the 17th and 18th. The streets included in the project are as follows: Berkeley, Fairfield, Jersey, Stonehill, Charolais Way, Madrona Ct., On June 19th and 20th, paving will be on Oatfield and on June 26th and 27th, paving will be on Webster. The contractors will be placing reader boards in the area beginning next week.
Gladstone Parks and Recreation Board Meeting The Gladstone Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 5:30 pm. A copy of the agenda can be accessed here
Gladstone City Council MeetingThe Gladstone City Council will have its regular meeting on Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm. One item on the agenda is the Council will consider appointing an applicant to fill the vacant city councilor #3 position, among other items on the agenda. A copy of the agenda can be accessed here. City Council Meeting | Gladstone OR
