Gearhart, OR

Town Hall: Postal Service Transition, Fire Department Consolidation, Emergency Preparedness Highlighted

The Civic AI

Apr 29, 2024

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Postal Service Transition

The meeting began with an update from Mayor Kerry Smith regarding the upcoming transition at the Seaside post office. He communicated that Janelle Higgins, the supervisor at the Seaside post office, assured him that the transition would be seamless, and there would be no interruption in services. However, Mayor Smith acknowledged that there were still unresolved issues, such as the push for a unique zip code for Gearhart and the difficulties residents faced in proving their addresses for various services, like purchasing an RV or setting up Verizon service. He emphasized the need to continue advocating for home delivery and potentially starting a community letter to push for these changes.

Klaus Group Presentation Delay

Mayor Smith mentioned that President Mastren Drea and Jesse Steiger of the Klaus Group, who are working as owners' representatives, were initially expected to present at the meeting. However, they felt uncomfortable being rushed and opted to present next month instead. The Klaus Group is expected to guide the city through the process of planning and funding a new municipal building.

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

Postal Service Transition

Klaus Group Presentation Delay

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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