Gearhart, OR

City Council to Trial Pre-Meeting Work Sessions, Revamp Town Hall Structure, Explore Fire Service Collaboration with Seaside

The Civic AI

Mar 19, 2024

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Proposal for Pre-Council Work Sessions

The Gearhart City Council discussed the possibility of implementing work sessions before official city council meetings. Mayor Kerry Smith introduced the idea, noting that it could streamline council meetings by addressing complex issues beforehand. Councilor Dana Gould supported the proposal, highlighting that other cities have successfully adopted this practice. Councilor Reita Fackerell and Preston Devereaux expressed concerns about the impact on staff but agreed to trial the idea for a couple of months. The council decided to start the work sessions at 6:30 PM, half an hour before the regular meetings, and revisit the effectiveness of this approach in June.

Town Hall Meeting Structure

The council debated the structure of town hall meetings, aiming to make them more efficient and engaging. Councilor Sharon Kloepfer suggested limiting the meetings to an hour and a half, with the last 45 minutes dedicated to questions and answers. Councilor Austin Tomlinson proposed consolidating repetitive questions to maintain public interest. Councilor Devereaux emphasized the need for presenting comprehensive information to avoid public apathy. The council agreed to focus on specific topics for each town hall, starting with the fire station and emergency services.

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

Proposal for Pre-Council Work Sessions

Town Hall Meeting Structure

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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