Friends of Haystack Rock RV Site Request The City Council meeting commenced with public comments, including a notable request from Angela Benton, representing Friends of Haystack Rock. Benton requested the council to dedicate an RV site to support U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers for the Haystack Rock Awareness
Public Comment Concerns The City Council meeting of Cannon Beach began with a public comment section, where residents raised various concerns. One resident, Mark Charlesworth, voiced his confusion about parking regulations in front of Surfcrest Pizza and Market. He explained that the owner of the business allows people to park
Sea Turtles Forever Proposal Mark from Sea Turtles Forever returned to the Tourism & Arts Commission to discuss the logistics and feasibility of their environmental tourism and team-building events. The main focus was on the removal of microplastics and other debris from Cannon Beach. Mark emphasized the challenges posed by
Public Comments on Elementary School Rejuvenation Project The City Council meeting began with a public comment session, where several community members expressed their opinions on the Cannon Beach Elementary School Rejuvenation Project. Carrie Ramey, a former advisory council member, urged the council not to put the project to a public
Introduction of New Planning Commission Member The meeting commenced with Chair Clay Newton introducing Jay Orloff as a new member of the Planning Commission. Jay Orloff was welcomed warmly, with the chair noting his extensive experience on the other side of the table and expressing excitement about the diverse perspectives
Road Conditions and Evaluation The meeting began with a detailed discussion about the current state of the city's roads. Jenee Pearce-Mushen, Chair, introduced an Excel spreadsheet that has been used since 1972 to track road conditions. The goal is to transfer this data into a GIS mapping system
Road Condition Evaluation Initiative The Cannon Beach Public Works Committee meeting commenced with a detailed discussion on the road condition evaluation initiative. Karen, a representative from the Cannon Beach Public Works Department (CBPWD), presented an Excel spreadsheet that has been maintained since 1972, documenting the conditions of the town'
Bridge and Wall Updates The meeting commenced with various community members raising concerns and queries. Jen started by asking for an update on the bridge and the wall. Bruce St. Denis, City Manager, confirmed that there was no new update on the bridge. Regarding the wall on Fifth Street, it
Breakers Point Condo Association Walkway Replacement The meeting began with a detailed review of the application submitted by Tom Keljo on behalf of the Breakers Point Condo Association. The proposal aimed to replace 325 linear feet of wooden walkways with concrete walkways due to the deteriorated condition of the existing
Tennis Court Windscreens and AED Request The meeting began with a public comment from a local tennis and pickleball player, Mike, who raised concerns about the windscreen installation dates on the tennis courts. Traditionally, the windscreens are put up around June 1st and taken down around September 15th, but Mike
Staff Report and Project Updates The meeting began with a staff report delivered remotely due to the staff member being under the weather. Key updates included the approval of two new dwelling units in July and an overview of ongoing projects. The staff member highlighted the recent FEMA Biologic Opinion
Annual State of the City Address Mayor Charles McNeilly delivered his second annual State of the City address, highlighting the exceptional progress made in fiscal year 2023-2024. Key achievements included the passage of three proclamations, 62 resolutions, and six ordinances. The city staff secured six grants totaling $843,000, awarded
Public Safety Building Location The Gearhart City Council convened to discuss the location for a new public safety building. Councilor Carol Johnson initiated the discussion by proposing to remove Leslie Miller Park from consideration as a potential site. She argued that the park is an open space and should remain
League of Oregon Cities Legislative Priorities The City Council of Manzanita convened to discuss the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) legislative priorities. Mayor Kathryn Stock initiated the discussion by highlighting the importance of these priorities, which guide the council's advocacy efforts. Layla, a city staff member, provided an
Training on Land Use Appeals Process The City Council meeting in Rockaway Beach, OR, began with a detailed training session focused on the land use appeals process. City Manager Luke Shepherd introduced the session, which was led by Brett Estes, North Coast Regional Representative for the Department of Land Conservation
Farewell to Commissioner Judy The City Council meeting began with Mayor Kerry Smith acknowledging the absence of Commissioner Don Frank, who had requested an excuse due to technical difficulties. The Council unanimously approved his excuse. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to bidding farewell to Commissioner Judy, who