"we cannot allow public access onto this property.  We'll check with our Transportation Department to make sure the "No Trespassing" signs are still posted and in a visible location

 
October 15, 1997 

Ty Milford 
Sports Nation 
18120 SE Lower Boones Ferrv Rd 
Tigard OR 97224 

Dear Ty: 

Thank you for your letter of September 22, 1997 regarding the Rock Quarry at Madrone Wall.  We appreciate you taking the time to write to us. 

Your letter asks us to consider protecting the Madrone area rock quarry for use as a park.  We know you enjoy using this area for rock climbing, and it sounds like others do as well.  You may not know that Clackamas County purchased this property many years ago with road funds for the purpose of using it as a gravel site.  Gravel is an important component in road repair and construction.  The County used this quarry for several years until 1987 when gravel became available elsewhere at a lower cost.  Unfortunately, because of the increased construction in the Metro area, gravel is now in short supply, forcing us to reactivate this quarry site. 

We agree that the Madrone Wall area is a beautiful site, however we also take very seriously our responsibility to provide safe streets for our residents.  The latest information from our Transportation staff indicates that approximately 47% of Clackamas County roads are in need of repair.  We consider this a serious safety risk to motorists and in turn we devote many hours in efforts to locate funding to correct this situation.  Using gravel from a quarry we already own allows us to spend the scarce road funds in other critical areas in our road system. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

906 Main Street o Oregon City, OR 97045-1882 o (503) 655-8581 o FAX (503) 650-8944 

Your group is to be commended for the many hours you've spent cleaning up the local climbing sites, including the Madrone Hill site.  However, because of County use and liability concerns, we cannot allow public access onto this property.  We'll check with our Transportation Department to make sure the "No Trespassing" signs are still posted and in a visible location. 

Thank you again for your letter and for sharing your opinions with us. 

Clackamas County is a beautiful County with many opportunities for outdoor recreation.  We hope that in the years to come you find many more ways to enjoy our natural resources. 

Sincerely, 
 

--signed-- 
Ed Lindquist, Chair                       Judie Hammerstad, Commissioner 
 
 

Bill Kennemer, Commissioner 

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