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May 10, 2019 T he C olumbia P ress 5 Campus: Manager must consider local contractors Continued from Page 1 ist, hazardous materials test- ing, special inspections and testing, systems commission- ing, and building envelope de- sign (a building’s envelope is the physical barrier between the “conditioned” environ- ment and the outdoors). Using a construction man- ager is expected to save the district money and has been utilized by other districts in- cluding Astoria, Tigard, Bea- verton, Portland Public, Salem Keizer and a dozen others in the region. Yet the decision to mit findings to the state that it will work better than the more traditional com- petitive bidding process. The construction man- ager will be required to keep the project on a tight schedule to ensure the new middle school opens in Au- Cindy Yingst/The Columbia Press gust 2021. They’ll also be School board members Len Moss- responsible for overseeing man and Greg Morrill listen to a pro- the replacement of siding posal to hire a construction manager. at the grade school during summer 2020. go with a construction man- The company must identify agement services contract re- local contractors and supplies quires board members to sub- before starting any bid process. HAPPY NURSES WEEK! Thank you to our heroes in scrubs Elk: Mayors to develop solutions with state help Continued from Page 1 toward pedestrians and jog- gers and place well-meaning but misguided residents and tourists in jeopardy when they feed or attempt to take selfies with the animals. Last December, a Coast Shuttle driver who’d stopped to let elk cross the road had their car smashed when one of the animals suddenly turned and walked up over the hood, windshield and roof. Balensifer, who held a town hall meeting on elk problems two years ago, was pleased the state is recognizing the extent of the problem. “It means better cooperation from state agencies and resourc- ing from the governor,” he said. Oregon Solutions will as- sess the merits of the collab- orative process in identifying solutions to reduce hazards Warrenton Police Department An elk damaged this car in De- cember. to people, pets, and property. Balensifer and Barber will lead a multi-agency and stakeholder evaluation pro- cess and prioritize strategies to solve the problem. “I am pleased to see your en- thusiasm in working collabo- ratively,” the governor wrote. “While there have been years of discussion on the subject, establishing a collaborative process … will realize the pos- itive results desired.” Please, join us in thanking our nursing professionals for their dedication and compassion. 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org • A Planetree-Designated Hospital AGENDA Warrenton Urban Renewal Agency May 14, 2019 – 6:00 p.m. Warrenton City Hall – Commission Chambers 225 S. Main Ave. Warrenton, Or 97146 This is a Preliminary Agenda. A final Agenda and full meeting packet will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.warrenton.or.us after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019. REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS • Consideration of Urban Renewal Projects & Program Recommenda- tions 2020-2025 • Urban Renewal Landscape Improvements Warrenton City Hall is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting Dawne Shaw, City Recorder, at 503-861-0823 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so appropriate assistance can be provided. AGENDA CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WARRENTON MEETING TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 – 6:00 P.M. Warrenton City Commission Chambers – 225 South Main Avenue Warrenton, OR 97146 This is a Preliminary Agenda. A final Agenda and full meeting packet will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.warrenton.or.us and at City Hall after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019. The City Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session beginning at 5:30 p.m., prior to the regular meeting. The purpose of the work session is an Update on N. Main Ave. and NW 7th Place Improvements. Work Sessions are open to the public; however no public comment will be taken. BUSINESS ITEMS • Consideration of Construction Design Review Fees • Consideration of Bill of Sale – Sewer Lift Station DISCUSSION ITEMS • Spur 104 Master Plan Warrenton City Hall is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting Dawne Shaw, City Recorder, at 503-861-0823 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so appropriate assistance can be provided. thecolumbiapress.com Visit the website to find back issues, expanded articles, photos and more!