Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Budget Committee Applications, Adjusts Fiscal Appropriations, and Updates Meeting Rules

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Feb 12, 2025

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Budget Committee Applications Review

The City Council workshop began with a discussion on reviewing applications for the Budget Committee. Four candidates, Donald Allgaier, Robbie McLaren, Jean Schultz, and Carolyn Walters, applied for three open positions. Each council member shared their thoughts on the applicants. Councilor Alesia Franken noted the difficulty of choosing among such qualified candidates, emphasizing the diversity of experience each brought to the table. Councilor Kiley Konruff expressed a desire for four openings to accommodate all applicants. Councilor Tom Martine highlighted the impressive resumes and skills of the candidates, while Councilor Mary McGinnis detailed the specific qualifications of each applicant, noting Allgaier's extensive budgeting experience with government agencies, McLaren's business acumen, Schultz's community involvement, and Walters' leadership in creating the Rockaway CERT program. After a detailed discussion, the council reached a consensus to nominate Allgaier, McLaren, and Walters for the positions.

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

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Source Water Protection Program Overview The City Council meeting featured a presentation by Susan De Circa of GSI Water Solutions, who provided an overview of the Source Water Protection Program. The program aims to reduce risks to the city's primary drinking water source, Jetty Creek. Susan highlighted the

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges

Approval of Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with Chair Les Sinclair calling it to order and suggesting an amendment to the agenda. The committee decided to postpone the review of the May 9, 2025, minutes to the next meeting, focusing instead on the April 17 and May 1 minutes. A

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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

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Parks & Community Services Committee Discusses Ecola Creek Forest Reserve Funding, Delays Tree Code for Housing Efforts, and Tackles Community Grants Challenges