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Residents press DAC on a Concord historic marker, sub‑area boundaries and more arts programming
Summary
During public comment at the May 13 DAC meeting, residents urged faster installation of a Concord historic marker, asked that sub‑area boundaries be redrawn so a CPO is kept intact, and called for more arts and crafts programming reflecting strong community demand.
Three public commenters used allotted time May 13 to press NCPRD on distinct local priorities.
Mike Schmeer, president of the Oaklage History Detectives, described an 18‑month effort to install a Concord historic marker, said the group has already produced the bronze plaque and mockup, and asked what else it could do to expedite installation. "Over the course of that year and a half, we have met with staff several times, exchanged dozens of emails, argued over a location ... and alas, we still have no marker," Schmeer said.
Valerie Chapman, chair of the Opro Community Council CPO, asked the DAC to revisit how sub areas were drawn, saying her CPO has been split and cannot operate "as a district in a coherent way." Chapman requested that the DAC consider aligning sub areas so community planning organizations are not divided.
Ariela Sophie Sternberg, an artist and arts teacher representing the Clackamas County Arts Alliance, said public‑engagement survey results in the NCPRD 2025 system plan show arts and crafts as the top requested program and offered to support expansion of arts programming. "One of the things I see... the number one request is for arts and crafts activities," Sternberg said, adding she would like to be available to help with future planning.
What staff said: The chair reminded commenters that written submissions are part of the public record; staff acknowledged the comments and invited follow‑up (for example, the district will share more about DAC application and nomination processes and will route programming suggestions to recreation staff).
Next steps: Staff did not commit to immediate policy changes but noted the June 10 DAC roundtable on the 'funding our future' initiative and the ongoing budget process as avenues where community priorities can inform decisions.
