Anne Heath

The meeting included discussions regarding an executive session, the Pledge of Allegiance, citizen concerns, and a presentation by Dr. Lisa Balance and Cinema Moffett about changes at the OSU Field Station. Citizens voiced their opinions, and councilors addressed the community's concerns about the field station.

The meeting focused on the proposed budget, particularly fund 14 for parks. Key discussion points included a $1.6 million CDBG community building grant for community building revitalization, which significantly impacts the budget size. The committee addressed questions regarding a planning grant, playground equipment upgrades, and the timeline for the community building renovation. They also discussed the allocation of TLT money to the general fund and concerns about revenue streams for the parks department.

The council discussed adding letters regarding the pending closure of the ODOT station and the Port Orford OSU field station to the agenda. They also addressed a large package of minutes and considered options for handling them, including a special meeting. The council discussed a group of city staff and volunteers working on cleaning out the gorse in the area near Ray North of Ray woods. The Oregon Attorney General has joined a lawsuit against the administration for cutting the FEMA disaster mitigation funding program. Public Works is working on dredging and filter evaluation. ERPD, Elk River Property Development put an extension request to the planning commission for a one-year extension on their conditional use permit, which was denied and has been appealed.

The meeting included presentations to the council, departmental reports, old business discussions including grants and community building renovation updates, and new business such as findings for the Elk River Property Development CUP, a resolution correcting volunteer coverage, and a logo proposal. The council also discussed a water recycling feasibility study update.

The council meeting included discussions on an executive session regarding legal rights and duties related to current or likely litigation, potential action following the executive session, and additions to the agenda. Citizen concerns were addressed, particularly regarding the Elk River Property development appeal. The consent calendar included minutes from a previous meeting and applications for appointments to the Planning and Parks Commissions. A presentation was given on changes at the Port Orford Field Station. Further discussion involved the Elk River Property Development appeal, a proclamation for Tom Calvanese Day, a request from Civil West to advance in a water recycling feasibility study, and the authority to approve bids for city projects. Departmental reports were presented, covering administration, the mayor's report, finance, public works, and planning, along with liaison reports from various committees. The meeting also touched on future meetings and considerations from citizens, staff, and councilors.