City government meetings, summarized by AI. For schedules, agendas and packets, visit City of Cannon Beach, OR .
Public Comment and Support for Holland Hill The City Council meeting began with a call for public comments. A resident, Mickey, participated via Zoom and expressed strong support for the city's involvement in protecting Holland Hill, emphasizing its importance for future generations. No other public comments were made
Cannon Beach Elementary School Renovation: Finishes and Occupancy Load The City Council meeting opened with a detailed discussion about the ongoing renovation of Cannon Beach Elementary School. The primary focus was on the design development phase, including cost estimates for gender-neutral restrooms and an advanced audiovisual system. The council was
Public Comments The City Council meeting began with public comments, highlighting a contentious issue regarding the funding of public projects. A resident expressed concerns over the cost of the new police station and city hall, questioning why Cannon Beach is paying nearly double what neighboring Manzanita is for similar projects.
Cascadia Event Risk Assessment and Community Evacuation The City Council meeting commenced with a presentation from Dugamey on the risk assessment and hazards of community evacuation during a Cascadia event in Cannon Beach. Jonathan Allen, a Ph.D. geologist with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, and Laura
Haystack Hill State Park Expansion Proposal The City Council meeting opened with a public comment session where a local resident presented a proposal for expanding Haystack Hill State Park by joining it with a privately owned nine-acre parcel. The resident emphasized the positive response from the Oregon Parks and Recreation
Temporary Structure for City Police Station The meeting began with Bruce presenting the plans for temporary facilities for City Hall and the Police Department during the construction period. Both City Hall and the Police Department will need to relocate to temporary facilities on 2nd Street, just east of the recycling
Discussion on City's Largest Debt Proposal The City Council meeting commenced with public comments centered around a significant debt proposal for three major projects: the remodeling of the former elementary school, constructing a new city hall, and a new police station. Lolly Champion emphasized the gravity of the
Public Comments and Concerns The meeting began with a public comment session, where Randy Neal expressed concerns regarding the city's recent cost review. He criticized the lack of clarity and confusion surrounding budget details and suggested hiring a professional project manager to provide monthly updates on spending, estimates,
Haystack Hill Land Preservation Beth Holland addressed the council regarding the upcoming Oregon Parks and Recreation meeting in Cannon Beach. She emphasized the importance of engaging in dialogue about her family-owned property on Haystack Hill, adjacent to a state park. Holland expressed hope that the city and state could work
Public Comments The meeting began with a brief public comment session. Jan Siebert Warmond expressed gratitude to Bruce and Karen for providing updates on a matter that had been causing public concern. She noted that she had been frequently asked about the issue but had no information to share until
Cannon Beach Elementary School Rejuvenation Project
Swearing-In of New Police Officer The meeting began with the introduction and swearing-in of Keaton Waldie as the newest officer of the Cannon Beach Police Department. Chief Jason Schermerhorn highlighted Waldie's extensive community involvement, including his service in the Marine Corps, the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office,
Cannon Beach Elementary School Budget Review The City Council meeting began with a detailed discussion on the Cannon Beach Elementary School budget. Dustin and Ben from the project team presented the design development drawings and discussed the current status of the project. They highlighted that the meeting served as a
Public Comment on Microplastic Remediation Funding The public comment segment began with a resident expressing concerns about the delay in receiving budget line funding approved by the City Council for summer operations. The individual highlighted the significant costs involved in hiring employees to remove marine microplastic from Cannon Beach, emphasizing
Affordable Housing and Community Concerns During the City Council meeting, a significant portion of the discussion focused on affordable housing and community concerns. A resident expressed her nostalgia for the community feel of Cannon Beach in the 1970s, lamenting the shift towards short-term rentals and the lack of permanent residents.
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