Palisades Neighborhood Association

Fireside Chat with Chief Artman: Add your voice to the conversion

Published April 1, 2026


Lake Oswego residents are invited to pull up a chair and join Chief Artman for an upcoming Fireside Chat—a new community-focused series hosted at the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC). With efforts to replace the South Shore Fire Station, Measure 3-635, on the May 19th ballot we encourage the Palisades neighbors to bring your questions and join the conversation.

Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Courtesy of Ken Hawkins

The City is launching this initiative as a way to strengthen connections between our community and local fire services. The informal gatherings offer a welcoming space to sit down with neighbors, enjoy a cup of coffee, and engage in meaningful conversations about the safety topics that matter most to you.


Courtesy of Chris Durkee

Whether you have specific questions, concerns, or simply want to learn more about fire and life safety in your community, this is an opportunity to connect directly with your Fire Chief in a relaxed and approachable setting.

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).