Gearhart, OR

City Council Excludes Park for Safety Building, Approves Property Acquisition, Discusses Water Rights

The Civic AI

Aug 14, 2024

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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 that way, noting that public feedback has been overwhelmingly in favor of preserving the park.

Councilor Dana Gould expressed concerns about the decision-making process, emphasizing the need for public engagement. She argued that excluding Leslie Miller Park from consideration without public input would disenfranchise those who support the park as a viable location. Gould highlighted that the RFP (Request for Proposal) initially included the park to allow for public decision-making. Despite her reservations, she acknowledged that she lacked the votes to oppose the motion.

Mayor Kerry Smith and Councilor Reita Fackerell both supported removing the park from consideration, citing the need to reduce community division and turmoil. Fackerell admitted to changing her stance, emphasizing the importance of public sentiment and her previous votes to protect the park. Ultimately, the motion to remove Leslie Miller Park from consideration was passed, with the council agreeing to amend the RFP to exclude the park.

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