Commissioners outline partnership path for Thimble Creek land after college meeting; technical working group planned

Oregon City commissioners reported positive early results from a meeting with leaders of Clackamas Community College about the college’s recently acquired Thimble Creek property and laid out next steps to move planning beyond study to action.

Commissioner Mitchell, who chaired the college meeting, told the commission that college officials said the property — purchased with bond funds — is restricted to educational uses but that they have not yet selected a specific plan. Mitchell said two primary obstacles are common: fragmented private…