Cannon Beach, OR

Coffee With Councilors: Leadership Transition, Tsunami Sirens Concerns, and Conference Center Tax Transparency Discussed

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Dec 17, 2024

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Transition in Leadership

The meeting began with a notable announcement from Council President Nancy McCarthy, who revealed that this would be her last Coffee With Councilors session after serving for five and a half years. McCarthy expressed her intent to take a year off before considering a return to council duties. Lisa Kerr confirmed her commitment to continue participating in future sessions, possibly with rotating councilors.

Cannon Beach, OR

Planning Commission Reviews Roberts Appeal, Upholds Tree Removal Denial, Approves Building Permit Extension

Update on Roberts Appeal The meeting began with an update on the Roberts appeal, a case involving a house application that has been through multiple levels of appeal. Initially, the City of Cannon Beach staff made a decision in 2022, which was appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals

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.

Transition in Leadership

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Planning Commission Reviews Roberts Appeal, Upholds Tree Removal Denial, Approves Building Permit Extension

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