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Jan. 17, 2025: There was a maintenance issue; thanks for bringing it to our attention. The issues have been resolved. Courts are able to be used from 4:45-10:15 once the dial is turned. 

April 24, 2023: Generally, portable hoops should NOT be placed on City streets. They can pose a safety hazard, particularly at night without reflectors on all sides. That said, if your neighbors don't object and you're in a low-traffic area where no real hazard is posed, it's probably not a problem. 

June 5, 2022: The City's adopted Town Center Plan envisions that the area is developed to included mixed-use buildings that include residential units. The plan includes specific guidelines that must be followed by would-be developers if/when the property is sold. As for health care, once sufficient demand is identified by health care providers, market-driven action may be taken. At least one parcel of land in Town Center is owned by a health care provider for future expansion. 

June 5, 2022: Everett, didn't get to this question previously (apologies), but got the question again when the May 2022 issue of the Boones Ferry Messenger was printed on a coated stock. The good news first: yes, it is recyclable. The bad news: it is more expensive. In this most recent interest, the change took place because our printer had trouble locating the paper typically used because of supply chain issues. Our preference is the non-coated and less expensive paper.

Thanks for the question, Ed. 

Taylor Morrison, the contractor managing the construction of the parks, has identified early September as the tentative completion date for Regional Park 8.  At Regional Park 7, to the west, our crews are currently mitigating an outbreak of invasive reed canary grass.  After the canary grass is removed, new paths are being installed with native plantings, large woody debris and a gazebo. This area needs to dry out before work can commence. The current expectation is that  Park 7 is to be completed by the end of October. 

October 14, 2021: Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Chris. The City doesn’t have many split phase signals like the one at this intersection, so any additional direction we can provide drivers is a good thing.  Your suggestion of adding a green left turn arrow to this signal head is a great idea, and we will add it to our signal improvement project list. Because the list of traffic signal needs is long (with limited funding for this type of work) we can put it in the queue, but are unable to provide a timeline to complete this improvement. Thanks again.

Aug. 9, 2021: Thanks for the question and concern. My understanding is that the current delay is to allow the contractor to re-bit the final phase of the project to ensure competitive construction pricing. Once new contracts are in place, the project is expected to proceed to completion.

July 28, 2021: That's a great question to be asking. While we don't have a definitive answer at this time, it's probably safe to say any event we were to host would be on a rather small scale, both because of COVID and timing. That said, the City recently executed a small Juneteenth event on short notice, thanks to the work of a few motivated members of our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. As their work gets further along, we hope they'll become an instrumental part of guiding the City toward a more inclusive schedule of community events. We'll forward your question to the committee; and perhaps they are able to consider a Hispanic Heritage Month event (if not this year than in the years ahead). Stay tuned. Thanks.

May 26, 2021: According to this pamphlet from the Oregon DEQ, State of Oregon regulations prohibit the open burning of any material that creates dense smoke or noxious odors. 

This includes:

• Plastics, like foam cups, meat trays and egg containers 
• Asbestos 
• Tires or other rubber products 
• Garbage and food waste 
• Wire insulation 
• Waste oil and other petroleum products 
• Automobile parts, including frames 
• Animal remains

Burning household waste is prohibited altogether in certain areas by DEQ.Their website lists a phone # for assistance in determining regulations for your county of residence: 503-229-5263.

May 26, 2021: Multiple changes in the contractor’s project manager, the escalating cost of materials and labor, and funding restraints.have contributed to delays. During last year’s FY 2020-21 budget meetings (shortly after the onset of COVID-19) the project budget was substantially cut in anticipation of revenue loss.  

 Fortunately, the FY 2021-22 budget approved last week by the Budget Committee includes $1M to finish the park. Adoption of the budget is on the Council’s June 7 docket. This would put the project on schedule to be substantially complete by late summer/early fall. Landscaping and irrigation installation are beginning in the next week or so. The basketball court is being prepped and the restroom is being modified for fiber and controllers for irrigation. Taylor Morrison, our contractor, is in the process of finalizing a new timeline to complete the elements still pending, which include shelters, a playground and an overlook.