EDGA - Economic Development & Government Affairs

Keizer Chamber of Commerce

6075 Ulali Drive NE, Suite 105

Keizer, OR 97303

DATE: June 17, 2014

FOR: Chair and Board of Directors

 Keizer Chamber of Commerce

FROM: Keizer Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee

 Re: EDGA Committee Meeting Minutes, June 17, 2014

Members Present: Mark Callier (Chair), Christine Dieker (Exec Director), Nate Brown 

(City of Keizer), Kyle Juran (Member), AJ Nash (Member), Jodi Berry (Member), Dan 

Clem (guest).

1. Economic Development 

• Economic Development Commission (EDC) Appointment. 

EDGA (by consensus) approved forwarding a recommendation to the Board and 

to City Council to appoint two Chamber of Commerce members AJ Nash and 

Scott White to this commission, with the condition that should Scott White be 

appointed directly by Keizer City Council, that Bob Zielinski and AJ Nash serve 

as Chamber representatives on the EDC. 

• Empty/Land Building Tours.

No action taken – awaiting formation of the EDC. This event would require 

willing property owners/representatives and should be well-coordinated as a 

positive communication about possibilities for new businesses in Keizer. There 

is a recommendation that this event could be part of the orientation for the new 

EDC members later this year. 

• Community Development Director Report.

o Chemawa Rd – “cow” property re-zoning application for Multi-Familiy 

public hearing held with 120 present. Discussion included unlikelihood of 

commercial use there, possible amendment to design in application for re-
zoning, need for more multi-family housing in Keizer, and effect of Verda 

Lane roundabout. 

• Executive Director Report

o Verda Lane roundabout – City chose design option with most minimal 

impact and slower speed/traffic impacts. Still working with ODOT, bids 

likely out this fall. 

o New Businesses - 

o Issues – concerns voiced by River Road business in problems in 

expanding, and concerns about how to better direct Salem Parkway traffic 

(signage) onto River Road instead of into Salem. 

2. Government Affairs

• Proposed Sub-Committee for Government Affairs (“GAC”)

EDGA (by consensus) approved forwarding the submitted recommendation 

to the Board to form a Government Affairs Sub-Committee and to survey 

Chamber members about level of desire for issues and candidates. Chair Callier 

asked EDGA members to forward and desired changes on the draft survey to 

Christine Dieker or Dan Clem by June 21. Extensive discussion included: recent 

amendment to Chamber by-laws supporting endorsement of candidates, desire 

by leadership to become more than an “event” Chamber, the Chamber getting 

more involved in public policy by having the sub-committee, and the need to 

avoid or not be involved in any issue/candidate which could adversely affect 

businesses or the Chamber. Membership of GAC will be discussed at next 

EDGA meeting. 

• 2014 Election Draft Survey. (Attached)

• Candidates Forums & Questionnaires.

August: thanking educators in Keizer, distribution of questionnaires to 

candidates

September and October Chamber meetings: forums for candidates. 

3. Next EDGA Meeting: third Tuesday, July 15, City of Keizer Board Room, 12:00 noon​