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St. Helens commission discusses Plaza condition; county partnership and funding remain barriers
Summary
Commissioners discussed the deteriorating condition of the courthouse plaza and grass, agreed the issue will require county coordination and design work, and deferred immediate action while suggesting fundraising ideas such as paver sales.
St. Helens planning commissioners flagged the courthouse plaza’s deteriorating grass and accessibility problems Wednesday and concluded the issue will require a coordinated design and funding plan with Columbia County before major work can proceed.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the plaza’s worn grass and damaged turf—exacerbated by events such as Halloweentown and by vehicle access—reduce accessibility and the civic character of…
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