Public Works Committee Tackles Road Condition Evaluation, Water Resiliency Project, and Beach Access Stairs

Road Condition Evaluation Initiative

The Cannon Beach Public Works Committee meeting commenced with a detailed discussion on the road condition evaluation initiative. Karen, a representative from the Cannon Beach Public Works Department (CBPWD), presented an Excel spreadsheet that has been maintained since 1972, documenting the conditions of the town's streets. The committee aims to transfer this data into the GIS mapping system, but it requires a thorough audit of current street conditions.

Karen emphasized the importance of evaluating streets while they are dry, as wet streets can be misleading. The evaluation will focus solely on asphalt-paved streets and exclude gravel streets and parking lots. The task involves assessing the condition of streets block by block, noting any potholes or areas requiring surface rebuilds. Karen requested volunteer help from the committee members and outlined the process of dividing the workload.

Scott Hudson raised concerns about the mechanics of dividing the workload and the potential for overlapping efforts. He suggested proactive coordination to ensure the evaluations are completed before the rainy season. The committee members, including Jenee Pearce-Mushen, Steven Weight, Amber Fowler, and Doug Craner, discussed their availability and areas of focus. They agreed to split the sheets by territory, with each member taking responsibility for specific areas.