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Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Haystack Hill Expansion, Chooses Warmer Carpet for Chambers, Debates Gender-Neutral Restrooms

Haystack Hill State Park Expansion Proposal The City Council meeting opened with a public comment session where a local resident presented a proposal for expanding Haystack Hill State Park by joining it with a privately owned nine-acre parcel. The resident emphasized the positive response from the Oregon Parks and Recreation

Gearhart, OR

Town Hall: Postal Service Transition, Fire Department Consolidation, Emergency Preparedness Highlighted

Postal Service Transition The meeting began with an update from Mayor Kerry Smith regarding the upcoming transition at the Seaside post office. He communicated that Janelle Higgins, the supervisor at the Seaside post office, assured him that the transition would be seamless, and there would be no interruption in services.

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Approves Temporary Police Station, Gower Street Construction Plan, and Internal Finishes for New City Hall

Temporary Structure for City Police Station The meeting began with Bruce presenting the plans for temporary facilities for City Hall and the Police Department during the construction period. Both City Hall and the Police Department will need to relocate to temporary facilities on 2nd Street, just east of the recycling

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Approves Major Debt Proposal, Adjusts Budget for City Hall and Police Station, Debates Short-Term Rental Regulations

Discussion on City's Largest Debt Proposal The City Council meeting commenced with public comments centered around a significant debt proposal for three major projects: the remodeling of the former elementary school, constructing a new city hall, and a new police station. Lolly Champion emphasized the gravity of the

Gearhart, OR

Planning Commission Approves Tree Removal, Adopts Road Naming Procedure, and Names Private Road

Approval of Absence Request The Planning Commission meeting began with a roll call, confirming that all members were present except for John Mesberg, who had requested an excused absence. Virginia Dideum moved to excuse John, and Paulina Cockrum seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda The consent agenda

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Bond Resolution, Chamber of Commerce Report, and Procurement Code Update

Public Comments and Concerns The meeting began with a public comment session, where Randy Neal expressed concerns regarding the city's recent cost review. He criticized the lack of clarity and confusion surrounding budget details and suggested hiring a professional project manager to provide monthly updates on spending, estimates,

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Land Preservation, Approves Restroom Project, and Reviews Financial Updates

Haystack Hill Land Preservation Beth Holland addressed the council regarding the upcoming Oregon Parks and Recreation meeting in Cannon Beach. She emphasized the importance of engaging in dialogue about her family-owned property on Haystack Hill, adjacent to a state park. Holland expressed hope that the city and state could work

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Addresses Water Leak, Discusses Code Rewrite, and Debates Workshop Approach

Public Comments The meeting began with a brief public comment session. Jan Siebert Warmond expressed gratitude to Bruce and Karen for providing updates on a matter that had been causing public concern. She noted that she had been frequently asked about the issue but had no information to share until

Gearhart, OR

City Council to Trial Pre-Meeting Work Sessions, Revamp Town Hall Structure, Explore Fire Service Collaboration with Seaside

Proposal for Pre-Council Work Sessions The Gearhart City Council discussed the possibility of implementing work sessions before official city council meetings. Mayor Kerry Smith introduced the idea, noting that it could streamline council meetings by addressing complex issues beforehand. Councilor Dana Gould supported the proposal, highlighting that other cities have

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Cannon Beach School Project, Considers Cost Reductions, Debates Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Cannon Beach Elementary School Rejuvenation Project

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Approves School Landscape Plan, Reviews SDCs, Swears in New Officer

Swearing-In of New Police Officer The meeting began with the introduction and swearing-in of Keaton Waldie as the newest officer of the Cannon Beach Police Department. Chief Jason Schermerhorn highlighted Waldie's extensive community involvement, including his service in the Marine Corps, the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office,

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews School Budget, Addresses Public Comments, and Discusses Archaeological Concerns

Cannon Beach Elementary School Budget Review The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on the Cannon Beach Elementary School budget. Dustin and Ben from the project team presented the design development drawings and discussed the current status of the project. They highlighted that the meeting served as a

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Microplastic Funding, Appoints New Tourism Commissioner, and Proclaims Red Cross Month

Public Comment on Microplastic Remediation Funding The public comment segment began with a resident expressing concerns about the delay in receiving budget line funding approved by the City Council for summer operations. The individual highlighted the significant costs involved in hiring employees to remove marine microplastic from Cannon Beach, emphasizing

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Tackles Affordable Housing, ADU Development, and Parking Requirements in Latest Meeting

Affordable Housing and Community Concerns During the City Council meeting, a significant portion of the discussion focused on affordable housing and community concerns. A resident expressed her nostalgia for the community feel of Cannon Beach in the 1970s, lamenting the shift towards short-term rentals and the lack of permanent residents.

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Budget Increase, Debates Exterior Materials, and Addresses Landscaping Concerns

City Hall and Police Station Budget Discussion The meeting began with a detailed discussion on the budget for the new City Hall and Police Station. Bruce, the project manager, outlined that the project is currently in the design development phase, which has led to a more detailed budget estimate compared

Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Adopts New Public Comment Rules, Reviews NACoOS Landscape Design, Forms Ad Hoc Committee for Elementary Rejuvenation Project

Resolution 2404: Amending City Council Rules of Procedure The City Council began the meeting by discussing Resolution 2404, which aims to amend the City Council rules of procedure dated May 2, 2023. The primary motivation for this amendment was to address disruptions caused by "Zoom bombing" during previous