Manzanita, OR

City Council Approves Recology Rate Increase, Sets New City Hall Hours, and Plans Grand Opening Celebration

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Apr 17, 2025

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Recology Rate Review

The City Council meeting began with a presentation from Dan Blue of Recology, the company that handles waste management services for Manzanita and neighboring communities. Dan Blue provided an overview of Recology's operations, emphasizing their focus on materials management rather than landfill profits. He explained the company's request for a 2.1% rate increase across all lines of service to keep pace with inflation, which would translate to a modest monthly increase for customers. The council discussed the impact of the previous year's rate increase for side yard service customers and the overall customer response, which was minimal. Council members asked about the distribution of 32-gallon versus 90-gallon customers and the use of on-call services, which are popular among second homeowners. The proposed rate increase aligns with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is consistent with Recology's financial review process. The council expressed general support for the rate increase, recognizing the importance of regular adjustments to avoid larger hikes in the future. They also discussed the importance of communication with customers about the rate changes and considered ways the city could assist in this communication.

Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Tourism & Arts Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21st. All members present, including Chair Libby Gast and Vice Chair Greg Swedenborg, agreed to approve the minutes without any modifications.

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