Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Reviews Sea Turtles Forever Proposal, Debates Funding Allocation, Considers Seasonal Event Scheduling

The Civic AI

Aug 27, 2024

This summary was generated by AI, which occasionally makes mistakes, especially spelling names. Not an official record, for informational purposes only.

Sea Turtles Forever Proposal

Mark from Sea Turtles Forever returned to the Tourism & Arts Commission to discuss the logistics and feasibility of their environmental tourism and team-building events. The main focus was on the removal of microplastics and other debris from Cannon Beach. Mark emphasized the challenges posed by weather conditions, particularly rain, which complicates their standard protocol. He mentioned that First Nature Tours is interested in organizing additional events in October, but the feasibility remains uncertain due to potential rain.

Mark noted that organic debris is often left on the beach for campfires, and larger debris is moved to Whale Park. He also highlighted the importance of timing these cleanups to avoid the heavy summer season, suggesting April and May as ideal months. The commission was interested in understanding how these events contribute to local tourism, specifically how many participants stay overnight in Cannon Beach. Mark provided data showing that groups like USI plan their visits months in advance and typically stay in local accommodations.

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

Sea Turtles Forever Proposal

Read more

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