Old Bend Neighborhood Association
At the heart of Bend, Oregon
The Mirror Pond Management Team digs into the problem of silt buildup in Bend’s iconic Mirror Pond and looks at different ways to mitigate the changing environment.
Original posting: September 22, 2009
More information can be found at Mirror Pond Management Board.
Bend City Manager Eric King has appointed Jon Skidmore as Assistant City Manager. Skidmore was selected from three finalists who interviewed for the position last week. The City originally received 124 applicants for Assistant City Manager. The position has been vacant for more than four years.
“The City is on a critical path right now with significant infrastructure needs that will affect economic development and land use in Bend,” said King. “Jon has the skills and professionalism to help me and our management team ensure that these projects are done in the best possible way for ratepayers and taxpayers in the City.”
Skidmore was hired by the City in April 2011 as Business Advocate, managing Bend’s economic development efforts. Prior to coming to the City, he was the Community Development and Planning Director for Jefferson County. Skidmore has extensive public and private sector experience in economic, community and land development. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Political Science and has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University.
The City of Bend is performing street repairs beginning today on Franklin Avenue from Bond Street to Harriman Street. The project includes the grinding of asphalt to remove failed pavement and installation of new pavement. Two-way traffic will be maintained when possible except along the narrowest portions of Franklin Avenue between Lava Road and Harriman Street.
Construction Schedule
Wednesday, April 18 through Thursday, April 19
Daily Construction Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What to Expect During Construction
• Traffic delays – flaggers and traffic control
• Parking and load restrictions
• Construction noise and dust
*NOTE: All work is weather dependent and subject to change. Visit www.bendoregon.gov/streets for schedule updates.
FREE YARD DEBRIS DISPOSAL
Westside Collection Site
1675 SW Simpson Ave
Next to the Bend Parks Dist Maintenance Shops
May 4th/5th and 11th/12th – 8am to 4pm
Friday/Saturday only this year
Cover Your Load
FREE to dispose: Yard debris, leaves, pine needles, branches, grass clippings, etc
NO: stumps, lumber, trash, etc
For a FREE consultation of your home and property, please contact the Bend Fire Department at 322-6309
www.firefree.org
www.ci.bend.or.us