Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Budget Increase, Debates Exterior Materials, and Addresses Landscaping Concerns

The Civic AI

Feb 28, 2024

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City Hall and Police Station Budget Discussion

The meeting began with a detailed discussion on the budget for the new City Hall and Police Station. Bruce, the project manager, outlined that the project is currently in the design development phase, which has led to a more detailed budget estimate compared to the earlier schematic design phase. The updated budget now stands at approximately $25.5 million, up from the initial $25 million estimate.

Will, another project manager, explained that the increase is primarily due to more accurate general requirements, including staffing and logistics for the two separate projects. The contingency fund of $2.5 million has not yet been utilized, which provides a buffer for any unforeseen expenses.

Councilor Gary Hayes raised questions about the allocation and visibility of the contingency funds within the budget. Will clarified that the contingencies are incorporated into the construction costs and soft costs, which include owner and construction contingencies.

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

City Hall and Police Station Budget Discussion

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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