August 2016
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What a great 2016 La Pine 4th of July Celebration!!! It started with the 2016 High Lakes Car Club’s Show & Shine. It was held at La Pine’s beautiful Senior Center on the weekend prior to the 4th of July. What a turn out. There were so many beautiful old cars, rods, trucks and even refurbished old time travel trailers. I was honored to present the Mayor’s Trophy to Ray Mayor Ken Mulenex Kruger of La Pine for his exquisite Green 1938 Ford Sedan. Then, the 4th of July weekend brought on the spectacular Frontier Days Independence Day Celebration, from the great food vendors, to the craft booths, beautiful quilts, art show, some great local area bands, and another great fireworks show. There was something for everyone! Of course, we are not “La Pine” without the “Greatest Little Rodeo” in the state. From the grand entry of the beautiful rodeo queens and princesses, mutton busting, great food and four nights of rodeo that was kicked off with an outstanding rodeo grounds packed-house concert, featuring the group “Lonestar”. It was terrific! I’ve heard many who question the fact that the Rodeo has their music and Frontier Days has their bands and why don’t they join forces and do one music venue? I believe when those who question this really look closer at the two separate events, they will see that the music venue is specific and can’t be combined. I’ve stated many times that any community, and especially small communities, need many things but there are five that can and do make a closer, more informed community. A post office, library, city hall, newspaper and a radio station. I’d like to give kudos to Bill Scally, owner and manager of our local radio station KNCP/KITC for all of the great work he does to keep the station on the air and staffed with a whole group of outstanding radio-show hosts. Over the years, I’ve been on most of them and it’s been fun. While many hosts have been on the air for years, I’d like to give a “high 5” to my fellow San Jose State alumni, Tom Bradler, better known as “Dirt Road Tom” for his 5th year on the air. Atta Boy, Tom!
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At the City Council meeting on July 20th, the Council passed resolutions referring recreational marijuana sales in the City and a 3% sales tax to the City voters at the November General election. The Council also approved a 1.6% cost-of-living increase for City staff. It is very possible the La Pine Branding initiative will finalize and present to the Council a new City Logo at the August 10th Regular Session. The Council will, at the August 10th Regular Session, work on finalizing and approving an agreement with ODOT for the Hwy 97 Streetscape and Transit Center location. They will also have the opportunity to appoint a new Planning Commission member recommended by the Planning Commission at this Regular Session.
United Way of Deschutes County sets $900,000 funding plan for 2016-17 BEND, OR (July 20, 2016) – The United Way of Deschutes County announced today a $904,625 funding plan for 2016-17. The total funding package includes $588,967 to twenty-nine local social service partner agencies. Focusing on the building blocks of opportunity… Education, Health and Financial Stability… approximately $93,000 will be invested in programs that prepare children to learn and succeed in school and life. More than $267,000 will go to programs that help keep people safe and promote healthy lifestyles. Nearly $229,000 will go to provide a helping hand to individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. The remaining $315,658 in contributions goes to a host of other agencies specifically earmarked by donors. “It’s always a challenge to allocate the amount of unrestricted funds available among so many essential programs. This year the challenge was greater than usual”, said Executive Director, Ken Wilhelm. “The annual United Way fund raising campaign closed on June 30th at roughly $150,000 less than the previous year’s achievement. So, unfortunately, we are not in a position to fund partner agency programs at the same level as last year, let alone the level that we would prefer. In the whole we have 28% less in unrestricted funds available for agency partner allocations.” Wilhelm went on to say, “If the results
of the most recent campaign tell us anything it is that we need to move more quickly to a more collective impact model, working collaboratively with other organizations and partners to achieve visible, long term improvement on critical issues affecting the community”.
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS OPERATING IN THE CITY OF LA PINE The City has adopted a Business License Ordinance requiring all businesses operating in the City of La Pine to obtain a business license beginning July 1, 2014. The fee for the business license is $45. Business Owners can go online and fill out a business license application by going to our website: www.ci.la-pine.or.us, or coming into City Hall located at 16345 Sixth Street or by calling City Hall at 541-536-1432 and requesting that a Business License application be sent to you. You may then pay the applicable fees by mailing a check to City Hall at PO Box 2460, La Pine, or by calling City Hall to pay by credit card over the phone at 541-536-1432.
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City of La Pine News & Updates City Hall Meetings Public is invited to attend all meetings listed and agenda is posted on the city website. Regular monthly meetings are as follows, but subject to change depending on need and agenda. Call City Hall or visit City of La Pine website at www.ci.la-pine.or.us to check up to date information on meeting schedule.
2nd Wednesday of the Month - City Council Meeting - 6 p.m. 3rd Wednesday of the Month - Planning Commission Meeting - 6 p.m. 4th Wednesday of the Month - City Council Work Session - 6 p.m. Notice for August Meetings:
Public Works Committee Meeting, 8/9/2016, 10 a.m. *Public Comment opportunities are available at all City meetings.
“La Pine City Hall located at 16345 6th Street is open Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 PM. Please visit City Hall or call 541-536-1432 with any questions or concerns.”
La Pine City Council Positions and Mayor Position Open for November Election
There are two Councilors and one Mayor position available to apply for and voted on at the November general election. You must be a resident of La Pine for at least one year before his or her election and be a registered voter. A candidate may run for only one City office to be voted on at the same election. If you meet these requirements and are interested in contributing to the City you can begin the process of becoming a candidate by visiting City Hall at 16345 Sixth Street between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday for application materials. This is a volunteer position, only. If you have any questions you can contact City Hall at 541-536-1432. Deadline for applying to be a candidate for the Council and Mayor positions and submitting all application materials is August 31, 2016.
Applications Being Accepted For Planning Commission Member The City of La Pine is seeking it using one of the following methods applications for a Planning Commission of your choice. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. member. This is a volunteer position. Please apply to City of La Pine, 16345 Member will be required to attend at Sixth Street, P.O. Box 2460, La Pine, OR least one evening meeting per month. The purpose of this Commission is to 97739; Phone: 541-536-1432; Fax #: address land use issues as they come 541-536-1462. before the City, making recommendations for plans regulating the City’s future a division Concept Retail, Inc growth, development and design. You must be a resident of the City to qualify. To apply, please fill out the application, available online at www.ci.lapine.or.us and submit La Pine OR 97739
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