Economic Development Meeting September 2016

Economic Development

Met at Winston City Hall

September 14,2016, at noon

Discussion items:

1. Branding- Baskets are down. We had breakdown of the watering cart. Sandy will talk to Josh regarding the take down of banners and put up of the Christmas Banners the first of November.

 

2. Brochures-Shaun Ryan of Inseschen will be asked to submit for brochures.

3.. City Urban Development Fund  report- The $400k was spent for the Elephant Walk funding. Plus 20k for expenses.The residences in the Junction Park will be allowed to stay for another year. The restroom remodel received 77k in state grant. Matching funds are being held to begin the project. WASP is holding the funds. The grant is a 60/40 grant. They are discussing improvements in the Cross Walks with ODOT and the county. They need better lighting and upgrades.

4. New Business  O'Reilly auto parts are coming next to Dollar General. They will break ground soon. 12 New homes are being built in the city this year. That is a great improvement over the past 5 years.

5. .Mike Winters is working on Khyam. Mike is talking with Knife River. Time is difficult to pin Knife River down.

6. RDI is doing the assessment. September 20th will be an assessment team meeting at 3:30 pm at the Community Center. A Community meeting is scheduled for October 12th at 6 pm in the Community Center. Previous meetings were rescheduled by RDI.

7.Safari is planning for October 14th and 15th a "Wild Land of the Umpqua" which will bring in Arts, Vintners, and anything to do with the Umpqua.

8. Discussed having the National Guard do a project in town. Wayne suggested a drill. Mark will contact the National Guard.

9. Feasibility study will be done on placement of the Police Station. Either Rose Street or the Fire Station.

10. Derelict buildings were discussed with a home on Main ST, VFW, Carries Diner and military surplus. County building department evaluated and determined they were not a safety risk. Concerns were expressed on the inability to remove these.

11.RV Park is proposed for the corner of Abraham and 42. It will be resort style with 30 day maximum stays, with possibly a % for longer term stays.

11. Next meeting will be Oct 12,2016.

Enjoy the Fall

 Winston's potential is great and businesses can and do succeed here. Get the word out.

Thank you for all those participating, we are making a difference.

Respectfully submitted,

Valynn Currie 

Chamber Board Minutes for September

9.2.14

Attendees: Steve, Morgan, Mike, Michelle, Kevin, Valynn, Dondi, Sandy, Wayne, Mandy

Minutes from August 8, 2016: Correction in Chamber Events/Promotions paragraph: In the last sentence the term “Proceeds” needs to be changed to “Profits.”

Motion to accept minutes with recommended changes above: Mike – 2^nd Sandy – All in favor.

Treasure’s Report: Current balance $21,755.29 – Motion to accept Treasure’s Report: Sandy – 2^nd Morgan – All in favor.

1^st Citizen’s Banquet – February 27, 2016 WCC. – Nancy will make sure the banquet room is available.

First Citizens dinner/committee: Steve and Cindy, Mike and Marianne, Josh and Stephanie, Kathy Stutzman, Nancy Beiter, Ken and Sharon, Morgan Asten and Mandy Johnson - Meetings are generally Sundays at 6pm at Ken and Sharon’s house, Nancy to verify.

Economic Development: meeting on Wednesday Sept 14^th @ noon at City Hall

RDI meeting Thursday Sept 15^th @ Community Center

Banners are due to come down in October; Holiday Banners will go up in November.  Still waiting on proof for fall flyers.

Business of the month- Winston Liquor Store

Golf Cart/Flowers; golf cart is officially out of commission and the flowers are dead. Wayne with South River will contact Winston Fire Dept to see if they can assist in taking down baskets and taking them to Wintergreen Nursery to be stored for winter.

Mike will get quotes for a new watering vehicle with Umpqua Valley Tractor

December 3^rd the Christmas tree lighting – looking to build up the participation and attendance; possible performance by choir and marching band

December 9^th Community Christmas Event at the community center.

Nomination committee for 2017 officers:  Nancy, Sandy, Morgan and Mandy

Core Project/Elephant Walk Celebration September 24^th from 1-4 food and drink will be provided

The core project is looking at making a float for the Melon festival parade on the 17^th at 11am…time to make the float is yet to be determined.

Steve announced on October 8^th from 530-9pm at the community Center WCEN is having their annual fundraiser tickets are on sale now online at https://squareup.com/store/winston-community-education-network  or you can pay by check or cash at Michelle Waggoners office.

Next General Meeting will be at Carlos’ on September 27^th- Josh will reach out to all city candidates to invite them.

Meeting adjourned 832am J

Go Team Minutes for September

Go Team Minutes 9-8-16

Updates on upcoming/recent community events:

Melon Festival is this weekend-Get your booth entries in and the hearts returned ASAP

Parade- Saturday-for more information contact Melinda Hult.

9/15/16 RDI Meeting at 6:00 Community Center–First Impressions program sponsored by chamber

10/1/16 Candlelight vigil for UCC at 7:30 at Stewart Park

10/8/ Color Run/Health Fair for more information contact South River Health Center or Brandy at Pacific Fitness-weren’t able to work out schedule to partner with Melon Festival this year—will work on it for next year.

10/14/16-10/15/16- Wildlife Safari Event- for more details contact Safari

The Blue Jean Ball was a great success due to all of the sponsors who stepped up.  They were able to make a substantial contribution to the City of Winston for the Parks and we are looking forward to next year. 

Core Project-All properties have been purchased and are being cleaned up.  The upstairs apartments should be ready for rental by the end of the year.  Cheetah Junction is almost ready now.  The mobile home park will also have space available for RVs.

The Core Project will be having a float in the parade and a booth at the Melon Festival.

Go Team will also have a booth and we still have openings for several time slots.

 Road Mapping Process- Jacob has the information that has been received and will be working on a map of the outcomes of what people would like to see in Winston and goals to getting there for the City of Winston Goal Setting meeting in January. 

Other

Sandra Thorn will have a booth at the Melon Festival to discuss her campaign for mayor of Winston and some of the ideas that she has to improve Winston.  She will also have voter registration forms

Jeremy will get a copy of the Heart and Soul Guide for Wayne

WINSTON COLOR SPASH 5K COMING - October 8th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                   MORE INFORMATION

Sept 7, 2016                                                                                                  Tim Cox 865/484-6269

                                                                                                                         tim@oregondoor.com

                                                                                                  Brandi Voepel 541/670.0577

                                                                                                                            tiki.girl@yahoo.com

WINSTON COLOR SPASH 5K COMING

Winston, Oregon – Winston will host a 5K color run/walk, on Saturday, October 8. The paint race will be an exciting community celebration. Registration for the event is now open.

With no winners or official times, Winston Color Splash 5K celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, bringing the community together to create a five-kilometer canvas of colorful fun in which participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Last year the event’s predecessor Color Us United run/walk used chalk to color its participants. This year, water colors will be used to splash on white shirted runners and walkers.

Co-promoters of the event are Pacific Fitness of Winston and South River Community Health Center. Many area businesses and organizations are also helping to sponsor the event.

Participants may sign-up at Pacific Fitness, located at 10 SW Oak Street in Winston or via the web at winstoncolorrun.com. Entry fee is $20 per person. Participants signing-up by Saturday, September 23, will receive a free race t-shirt.

Check-in for the run/walk will start at 9 a.m. at South River Community Health Center. Runners will start at 11 a.m. and walkers several minutes later. The course winds through Winston before making its way back to South River for the finish.

“Winston Color Splash 5K is a great chance to bring together friends and family in a unique, healthy, and fun environment,” said Tim Cox of Oregon Door, a second year sponsor and assistant coordinator. Event coordinators suggest wearing a darker tank top under their white shirts since it is a water event. “Be prepared to be covered in color at the finish!”

Event coordinator, Brandi Voepel of Pacific Fitness added, “This event is going to be a blast and really help celebrate our community!”

Call Pacific Fitness at 541.670.0577 or visit winstoncolorrun.com for more information.

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About Winston Color Splash 5K: Winston Color Splash 5K is a feel-good, happy, colorful event. “Color Runners” of all shapes and sizes happily go from wearing pristine white clothing, to being covered in prismatic color. At each kilometer mark, a different color splashes the participants, creating an ever-increasing spectrum of color and beauty. At the finish line, the color festival kicks off and the air is filled with millions of vivid color combinations as participants get in on the color throwing fun as well. More information can be found at winstoncolorrun.com.

About Pacific Fitness: Founded in March 2011, Pacific Fitness is a locally owned, ever-expanding, fitness center aiding in fitness goals. Promoting healthy bodies and minds, amenities include fully-equipped weight room, cardio machines, personal training, fitness classes, and ovation tanning beds. More information can be found at pacificfitnessandtanning.com.

NOTE: Event coordinators are available for interviews, etc.