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Spirit Mountain will host community
The Spirit Mountain Development
Corp. will present a briefing for
Grand Ronde residents on the
progress of the gaming center at
6:30 p.m. Dec. 7.
"I think it is time for us to hold
such a meeting, primarily for the
people living in the Grand Ronde
area," Thomas said. "We have held
such meetings in surrounding
communities, but none recently in
Grand Ronde.
"It will give people a chance to ask
questions on all aspects of the
Siletz compact
The Siletz Tribes announced Nov.
1 S that they will build a $20 million
casino and convention center in
north Lincoln City.
In a news release, Delores Pigsley,
tribal council chairwoman, said that
the tribes plan to begin construction
soon and the facility should be open
for business in 1996.
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Thomas said that a one-page fact
sheet that will be handed out at the
meeting will list highlights and
inform people of the important
features of the project.
"People will have the opportunity
to ask about such things as how
soon the project will be in operation,
job opportunities and training,"
Thomas said. "We want to keep the
community involved and
informed."
The by-pass section around the
signed for Lincoln City casino
In an agreement signed by Gov.
Barbara Roberts, the Siletz will
operate as many as 8 1 7 video lottery
terminals.
Roberts earlier rejected plans that
the Siletz had for opening a casino
in Salem.
Reaction was mixed from Lincoln
City business and civic leaders.
General Meeting
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Tribal Community Center
Meal Provided
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Highway 18 construction site has
been completed. Paving the two
lane diversion was completed Nov.
14.
"By the first of December, people
will see some foundation work and
excavation at the site," Thomas said.
"Drain pipes will be laid under the
building foundation pad."
Work on the Cultural Center next
to the Spirit Mountain Development
Corp. headquarters has been
delayed because of budget
restraints.
They see the center as having
good and bad effects. Some see it as
an economic boon, others are
worried about the traffic and
congestion problems.
Pigsley said the center will be
exempt from federal and local taxes,
but the tribes will make payments
to local governments. '
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More information on the Strategic Planning
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Strategic Plan
takes first step
The Strategic Plan for the
Confederated Tribes took its first
baby step in a Tribal Council Action
Nov. 8.
Executive Officer Jim Willis
presented a memorandum at the
Tribal Council meeting that was
adopted by the Council. The
memorandum sets out planning
guidance for staff managers (see
the related story on page 6 ).
"It's a director for managers and
supervisors to follow in planning
for growth," Willis said. "It sets
parameters for growth."
The nature walk by the old Cultural
Center site is being redesigned and
will be moved to the area near the
gaming center. The nature walk
will be routed through the area
where the Nelson's checkermallow
was removed and transplanted on
the Rogue River.
Thomas said that the Cultural
Center and nature walk will be part
of the resort complex centered
around the gaming center.
Modular building
The Tribe has recently purchased
a two-story modular building that
will increase badly-needed office
space for tribal employees.
"It will almost double our current
available office space," said Brett
Egdorf, tribal engineer.
The building is two stories tall
and 10,752 square feet.
It was purchased from
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Among things that managers have
to consider are that space, facilities
and services will have to be in place
for new employees before they are
hired.
The Tribes' Strategic Plan has
been in the formulation stage for
the past year - including surveys,
public meetings and Futures
Conferences. The final plan is
scheduled for adoption by the Tribal
Council at its Nov. 30 meeting.
In discussions on cost-cutting in
the 1995 Budget, Val Grout and
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meeting
FAST FACTS
What: Community meeting on
progress of the Grand Ronde
Gaming Center
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Dec. 7
Where: Tribal Community
Center
Who: Bruce Thomas, Spirit
Mountain Development Corp.
manager, will lead the program
will increase space
Washington Public Power Supply
System and will be relocated near
Spirit Mountain Development
Corporation.
Mike Larsen said, "We will look
at space and staffing needs to
determine how it will be used. We
can utilize this space any way we
like. The sections can be
configured to fit our needs."