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The INDEPENDENT, March 17, 2011 Page 13 Mayor Kinsky proclaims April 28 Peter Ross remembrance day by Jodi Boylan Boy Scout troop #581 led Banks City Council members in the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the March 8 meet- ing. Many boy scouts and lead- ers attended to hear Mayor John Kinsky proclaim April 28, 2011, as a day of remembrance for Peter Benjamin Ross. Ross was a member of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA Troop #581 that meets in and serves the City of Banks. Ross joined BSA Troop #581 on April 28, 2008; he died unexpectedly on December 16, 2010, and on that day the City of Banks lost a talented, thoughtful and valu- able individual. Kinsky called upon citizens to observe the day of remembrance by reflect- ing on the dignity and worth of each person, the sanctity of life, and the importance of a life spent serving others. Deputy Pat Chertude report- ed a total of 113 incidents in the city in February. These includ- ed two arrests, one for an out- standing warrant and the other for theft. There were 16 traffic stops and five citations written. City Manager Jim Hough’s report included the following: • Oregon Parks and Recre- ation Commission met at Stub Stewart State Park, March 16 at 10:00 a.m., and invited inter- ested citizens to attend. Hough recommended that the mayor send a delegation to the meet- ing to officially thank the com- mission for completing the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, Banks Trailhead, and for adding to the recreational na- ture of the community. • Dylan Geraci has submit- ted a request for a skate park. The city will forward his request to the Greenville City Park Management Committee. • Two PSU graduate stu- dents, Victor Shestakov and Ben Schmidt, performed an analysis of the City of Banks’ fi- nancial condition, as part of a Financial Management class. Hough said he is interested in hearing any comments from the students’ professors. • The Oregon Utility Notifica- tion Center 811 One-Call Cen- ter is conducting an aggressive public outreach program, called “Know What’s Below, Call 811 Before You Dig”, and the gov- erning board has committed matching donations for an ad- vertising campaign. The board is requesting donations begin- ning at $100, the City of Banks has donated $50, with the pro- viso that the city is notified of advertising conducted in the western Washington County area. Kinsky said that he has already signed the check. • The city is in the process of updating the cost estimate for its video streaming project, and has identified funding that will be used to operate the system. Hough anticipates that video streaming will begin with the June 14 council meeting. • There is still an opening on the Banks Budget Committee, which convenes March 15th and council is asked work with neighbors to find volunteers to fill committee vacancies. • The City of Banks will be well represented in the recently submitted preliminary applica- tion for a Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway, with the bikeway go- ing directly through the city. The Washington County Visitors As- sociation Scenic Bikeway Sub- committee is handling the proj- ect. The Project Management Team for the Library/Public Works Building Remodeling Build out Project is pursuing a design-build concept, and re- quested a proposal from library architect Brett Laurila, who has extensive experience with de- sign-build concepts. After a re- view by the city attorney, Coun- cil approved a professional services contract with Brett Laurila Architect for design Happy St. Patrick’s Day build specification drafts. With redistricting on the hori- zon, Councilor Mark Gregg drafted a request on behalf of the city to the Oregon Legisla- ture Redistricting Committee, requesting that the interests of its citizens be more appropri- ately served and represented by inclusion in Oregon House and Senate districts that are consistent with the community of interest of western Washing- ton County, along with existing political and geographic bound- aries. Banks is currently repre- sented by Senate District 16 and House District 32, which are largely Oregon Coastal and Columbia River communities of interest, and follow no estab- lished political or geographic boundaries associated with the greater Banks community. Mayor Kinsky announced unanimous consent, and con- gratulated Gregg and city staff for their work. The Oregon Sen- ate and House Redistricting Committee will meet in Beaver- ton on April 8, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Council approved an Inter- governmental Agreement (IGA) with Washington County for state funding of sidewalk re- placement for Banks City Hall. Council approved the first reading of changes to the Banks Comprehensive Plan; a.) to extend the 20-year popu- lation forecast and expand the Urban Growth Boundary; b.) to adopt a Transportation System Plan amending sections of the Zoning Code and Land Division regulations; c.) an Ordinance adopting the Park & Recreation Master Plan as a resource ele- ment of the plan, amending the Goal 8 recreation element. Council appointed Councilor Brian Biehl, Councilor Christy Greagor and Mayor Kinsky to serve as a subcommittee for the city manager performance review. The next city council meet- ing will be held on April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Banks City Hall. Learn to baby- sit at workshop Learn to be a babysitter at the Babysitting Workshop on April 29, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for ages 11-16 years. The workshop will be held at the Banks Fire Station. The cost is $45.00. Call 503- 324-6262 for registration infor- mation, and plan to bring a sack lunch and a snack. Jim’ s 41st Anniversary Sale! H o t Do g Spin & Win! or So d a Po p Friday & Saturda y, March 1 8 & 19, 11am to 6pm Proceed s . 25¢ to b Boy Sco enefit Bank’s ut Troop #581 Play Wheel of Fortune & Win a Prize! Saturday, March 19 r i ze s ! 11:00 am to P r o o D n i W es 4:00 pm r door priz fo s g in w ra D rch 25, Friday, Ma . at 6:00 p.m 660 So. Main, Banks • 503-324-2171