Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Public Project Funding, Reviews Utility Rates, and Supports Microplastic Reduction Initiative

The Civic AI

May 14, 2024

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Public Comments

The City Council meeting began with public comments, highlighting a contentious issue regarding the funding of public projects. A resident expressed concerns over the cost of the new police station and city hall, questioning why Cannon Beach is paying nearly double what neighboring Manzanita is for similar projects. The resident emphasized the need for financial responsibility and suggested staggering the projects to mitigate financial risks. They criticized the city for avoiding a public vote on the spending, suggesting it was an attempt to sidestep democracy.

Another resident rebutted these claims, stating that the opposition group is small and has taken illegal means to obstruct the projects. They expressed satisfaction with the current process and urged the council to move forward without delay. A third resident echoed the need for a vote, criticizing the city's use of obscure statutes to avoid calling the $33 million borrowing a bond, which would have allowed for a petition for a vote.

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Community Grant Preliminary Award Recommendations The Cannon Beach Parks & Community Services Committee convened to discuss the community grant preliminary award recommendations. The committee had previously requested a grant amount of $140,000, but the budget committee proposed an increase to $175,000. This increase was met with approval, and

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with a discussion on the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on March 15 and April 15, 2025. Jenee Pearce-Mushen, the Chair, raised concerns about the lack of detailed records in the minutes. She emphasized the importance of recording who is

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.

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner

Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at 544 North Pacific Street The Planning Commission of Rockaway Beach convened to deliberate on a conditional use application for the expansion of a non-conforming use at 544 North Pacific Street. The applicant, David Meyer, sought approval to add an addition to his existing single-family home

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Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

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

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner