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Notice of Proposed Lot Consolidation
Choosing the Course of Monroe’s Future…
The City of Monroe wants to know what you think! Everyone is welcome to gather at the Monroe Legion Hall on April 23, 2017 anytime between 1 and 5 PM to discuss the future of the City.
What do you like about the City? What changes would you like to see? What should Monroe’s future look like?
Featuring
- Snacks
- Meet the new Monroe Mayor
- Speak to Monroe Planners
- Learn about Beautification and Connections
- Find out more about the Long Tom River
Planning Commission Work Session
The Monroe City Planning Commission is conducting a work session on Thursday April 20th at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. This single issue work session is for the purpose of initiating the planning and process to update the Monroe Comprehensive Plan last published in 1986. This is a work session where there are no votes or formal decisions rendered. This is a public meeting though there is no public hearing.
Help Bellfountain Park
AFRANA (Alliance for Recreation and Natural Areas) will be hosting a weed pull at Bellfountain Park. Help us keep the English ivy from taking over! Come join us if you can on April 30th 10-noon at Bellfountain County Park, 24849 Park Road, Monroe, OR. Bring your lunch to eat and visit after working so hard! Kids are welcome.
Please SIGN-UP for this event at http://events.afrana.org, or just show up at the Park anytime from 10am to noon.
Changes in City Staff
During the last week of March, Tracy Jensen joined the staff for the City of Monroe. Dave Williams is retiring and the city council authorized hiring a new staff member. Tracy and her husband live with two teenagers, 1 dog, 3 cats and 4 angora rabbits. When not working, she enjoys quilting, knitting and spending time with her large extended family. She also enjoys volunteering in the community and cycling. Please take the opportunity to welcome Tracy, our new utility finance staff member at City Hall.
Dave Williams will be retiring on March 31st though he will be checking in with us during the month of April and providing a smooth transition for the city. Rick Hohnbaum started as the city administrator on February 1st. Rick is available at rick.hohnbaum∂ci.monroe.or.us