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July 22, 2022
Salty Raven coming to Cannon Beach S
Chelsea Yarnell Guest Contributor
easons Sparks has been a part of the gift industry since 1989. “While it was fulfilling in many ways, it was always about helping others in their art careers, never my own,” she said. In 2008, she started designing t-shirts to sell at that same Portland store. “I made some small attempts to grow my brand [but], I didn’t pursue it completely,” Seasons said. After relocating to Tillamook, she began to expand Salty Raven into glassware, other products, and pursued more wholesale accounts. “My art appeals to people who are looking for the feeling of the area,” Seasons said. “My products are nature-themed, utilitarian items for your everyday life. They’re mostly inspired by the Oregon coast and the wildlife here. But the goal of my artwork is to connect someone to nature.” Salty Raven, owned and operated by Season Sparks, will open a location in Cannon Beach. Photo Some of her top selling courtesy of Seasons Sparks items include glassware, hoodies, and t-shirts. visits,” Seasons said. “I feel my “Some huge news,” Seasons absolutely amazing dream come “[In business], it’s really said. “Salty Raven Cannon Beach wearable and functional local art true,” Seasons said. “It feels like important to me to sell someone will contribute to the community is happening!” a beautiful culmination of over their favorite thing, that’s how offerings in a way not currently The new location will be 30 years of hard work and like you ensure the repeat business,” available. I have already been located at 140 South Hemlock the beginning of an incredible Seasons said. inspired to draw two new landStreet; previously home to Five future.” In 2020, Seasons opened her scapes representing the area and Zero Trees Cannon Beach. And the dream continues. flagshipstore in Tillamook. of course a Tufted Puffin.” “I grew up visiting Cannon This past week, Seasons made “Coming to work in a gallery Seasons hopes that the new Beach and always loved to collect an announcement via social space of my art creations is an storefront will open in August. art and local makers on my media.
Council approves water system improvements F
Deb Atiyeh For the Gazette
irst item on the agenda was Resolution No. 222-21 for the purpose of approving increases and decreases for the FY 2022-2023 budget by making an intra-fund transfer of appropriations for Public Works. Council voted unanimously in support. Public Works has $13-15 million in construction costs for future infrastructure needs. Public Works Director Karen LaBonte reported that she needs to hire a Project Manager/Project Engineer, who will manage all of the Water Resiliency projects. Laborite has secured $17 million in 1% low-interest loans, with over $1 million in principle forgiveness. These loans require hours of documentation. The City needs to initiate projects to construct and improve the water distribution and waste water infrastructure. The city’s million gallon water tank must be replaced, as it is at risk of failing during a seismic event. LaBonte reported that these projects will add seismic valves to the existing water tanks, replace the 50 year old concrete asbestos pipes from the springs (water source for the city) to the water treatment plant, continuing down to a distribution point at the RV Park, where water can be distributed to the community within 72 hours of an emergency. These projects are in addition
to the Masterplan projects, which had been approved prior to 2017. Many of those projects have been completed, so this additional $15 million for the Water Resiliency efforts requires additional resources. A Consideration of Proclamation 22-09: Declaring August 2, 2022 as “National Night Out” was presented by Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn and was unanimously approved by the Council. Chief Jason Schermerhorn commented that after the past couple years of COVID, life is getting back to normal and they will be hosting the “National Night Out” from 5-7 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce and City Park next to the Chamber. The Police Department, Fire Department, CERT, DART and MRC will be there to answer questions. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Notices to the Public will be coming soon. Les Sinclair was unanimously appointed to City Planning Commission, and will be starting his term in September. Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn reported on the 4th of July effort to enforce the fireworks ban, which was a successfully coordinated team effort over four nights with all Police Officers on patrol. Assistance was provided by 12 CERT members, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State Parks, and the Cannon Beach Fire District. Informational flyers were
The city’s million gallon water tank must be replaced, as it is at risk of failing during a seismic event. Photo by Deb Atiyeh handed out to hotels and visitors, along with extensive social media and press outreach to educate the public about the fireworks ban. Three citations were issued, along with one DUI arrest. Noise from fireworks could be heard coming from the Arch Cape area, with a beach grass fire caused by the fireworks. Mayor Steidel commented about a sweet, old Black Lab, who was whimpering and shaking because it could hear the fireworks noise coming from Seaside. The owner thanked the Mayor and expressed appreciation that her dog was safe here in Cannon Beach. Nancy McCarthy expressed loving the large, red “No Fire-
works” signs that visibly stood out. Mayor Steidel reported that some visitors were posing with their dogs in front of the “No Fireworks” sign, and expressed their appreciation for implementing the ban. Chief Schermerhorn reported that it will be a work in progress but we are determined to succeed, and the City Council voiced their continued support for the ban. Many visitors are now planning ahead to come to Cannon Beach with their pets for future noisefree 4th of July holidays. The fireworks ban is here to stay with overwhelming support from the City of Cannon Beach and the majority of local residents.
City Council approves phase II of the elementary school rejuvenation project D
Deb Atiyeh For the Gazette
uring a city council work session city leaders reviewed the Elementary School Rejuvenation Project and the NeCus Park site, now completed Phase 1 of the project. The council and Cida, Inc. (the architectural firm hired by the City) reviewed the plan in detail. Phase 1 consisted of three public outreach meetings: two at the Elementary School Site
and one at a City Hall Meeting. Local Residents gathered at all three meetings to express their desires and views of what they would like the site to become. Cida Architects listened intently to all of the comments and compiled the results into a 192 page document with graphs and visuals, laying out the priorities from the comments they heard from residents. You can find this on the City Website and is included on the video of this meeting. This is the site of an historic Clatsop-Ne-
halem village. This site is nationally recognized as culturally significant and considered one of the last and best preserved Native American heritage sites on the West Coast. Given its location on the estuary where Ecola Creek empties into the Pacific Ocean, along with the diversity of resident and migrating wildlife that frequent the area, the site is both geographically and ecologically significant. The unique features and cultural heritage of
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Planning Commission presents Transportation System Plan O
Deb Atiyeh For the Gazette
n July 6, the Cannon Beach Planning Commission had a special meeting to go over the Transportation System Plan (TSP). After the July 4th weekend the Planning Commission returned to City Hall with fresh eyes to study every detail of the plan. With razor-focused attention to every detail, line by line, they went through each page adding and deleting comments, with the vast input of opinions and comments from residents etched in their minds. They had done their homework; listening to all of your comments as your comments have now been integrated into this plan. The Commission expressed that they wanted to give deep consideration to the quality of life of the local residents and how it will affect their lives. They considered the effects of visitor parking in neighborhoods, village character, and environmental concerns. Another consideration was the growth that will occur over the next 20-years and how it will affect visitors and residents as the plan is implemented. Regional development will play a part and have an impact as well. City Manager Bruce St. Denis and Community Development Director Jeff Adams, after a long day at their jobs, spent another 2-1/2 hours at this meeting assisting with questions and concerns. Bruce St. Denis commented that this plan will be unfolding over the next 20 years only as the budget allows. The projects won’t happen without oversight from the Budget Committee, and after engineering studies, public works input, community input, and the approval of the City Council. One of the themes throughout the review was to completely remove any plans for roundabouts. The Planning Commission also added a goal of environmental protection and consideration. The definition of scooters will be discussed, as some types of scooters are used by the disabled and need to be considered in this plan. Every part of this plan mattered to them in their due diligence, along with the oversight of our City Manager and Community Development Director, and Michael Duncan of ODOT, and Eddie Montejo from the Parametrix Consulting firm. They worked with precision, concentration and persistence until they finished. After the corrections are integrated and added, they will return to view it once again at one of the next Planning Commission meetings, which are held every month on the 4th Thursday, for those who would like to listen or attend. Their next meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. on July 28. Their dedication as volunteers to caring about the future of Cannon Beach, the residents and the visitors was humbling and inspiring. We as residents can rest assured that with all of the oversight on this plan, that this bus will get to its destination safely. If you would like to view the plan in detail, it can be found on the City website, along with a video recording of the meeting.