Happy Monday, Creswell! Here is everything happening in the Friendly City this week!
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
This week in Creswell. 12/3, City Hall closed from 12pm-5pm. 12/3: City Council Special Meeting, 6pm at City Hall. 12/5. Street Sweeper, South Side of Oregon Avenue
Keep your devices safe! Avoid overloading power strips, never daisy-chain them, and always unplug when not in use to prevent fire hazards.
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Do not overload power strips. Powe strips should be plugged into a grounded wall outlet. Do not plug a power strip into an existing surge protector, power strip, or extension cord. Power strips are for low voltage electronics.
Be part of Creswell’s vision and apply for the Planning Commission today! We have one vacancy and we are looking for people like you to fill it! Please drop off all completed applications at City Hall or email them to cborn@creswell-or.us Application: https://5il.co/26jst
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Be a Voice in Creswell’s Growth! The City of Creswell is looking for a community member to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. This is your chance to help shape the city's future and influence its growth. Apply today and make a lasting impact!
Happy Sunday, Creswell! With the holidays fast approaching, Paisley wants to warn everyone to keep an eye out for porch pirates. You don't have to resort to glitter bombs to defend your deliveries!
9 months ago, Paisley
Safety Sundays With Paisley. Hi there! I’ve got tips to keep your packages safe from porch pirates! Hide them out of sight, use tracking to know when they arrive, and maybe get a doorbell camera. Stay safe and don’t let those sneaky thieves ruin your day!
Happy Saturday, Creswellians! Have a great weekend!
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Saturday, Creswell!
Starting next year, we will begin our Creswell Heroes series! Each Friday, we will highlight someone whose contributions have helped make the City of Creswell a great place! If you would like to nominate someone, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/uaSrbdBP9yg9kh2g7
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Do You Know a Hero? Starting in 2025, the City of Creswell will introduce the "Creswell Heroes" series, celebrating the amazing individuals who make our community shine! Each week, we'll highlight someone who goes above and beyond for Creswell, and we need your help to find these everyday heroes. If you know someone deserving of recognition, please nominate them by submitting their story through our Nomination Form!
Winter weather and holiday travels are coming up soon! Is your car ready?
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Winter driving tips. Check for recalls. Check windshield wipers. Check your tires. Check your fluids. Check your brakes.
Happy Friday, Creswell! Just a friendly reminder that City Hall is closed today and will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd, 2024.
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Friday, Creswell! City Hall is closed today and will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd, 2024.
Start the Holiday Season off right by having Breakfast With Santa at the Firehouse! For more information, please contact South Lane Fire and Rescue at (541) 942-4493.
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Breakfast With Santa at the Firehouse. DECEMBER 7TH, 2024 7am-11am 233 e. harrison ave, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424. Join South Lane Fire & Rescue for a Firefighter Breakfast of Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, Coffee, Juice, and Hot Cocoa, PLUS a visit from Santa! https://southlanefire.org/
Coffee With a Cop is tomorrow morning! Join our very own Sergeant Speldrich at Blue Blue Valley Bistro for some coffee and conversation.
9 months ago, Creswell Admin
Coffee With a Cop. Saturday NOV 30th BLUE VALLEY BISTRO 116 Melton Road 10AM-12PM NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Join some of creswell’s finest law enforcement officers for coffee and conversation! For more information, please contact sgt. Speldrich at alex.speldrich@lanecountyor.gov
Happy Thanksgiving, Creswell! On an unrelated note, here is a step by step guide to using a fire extinguisher. For more information about fire extinguisher safety, please visit the National Fire Protection Association at https://shorturl.at/g6Zjj
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
How to use a fire extinguisher. Pullo the pin. Aim at the base of the fire. Squeeze the lever. Sweep Side to side
Do you have any questions about City Code? Contact our Code Enforcement Officer, Chelsie Haynes, at 541-895-2531 ext. 315 or at chaynes@creswell-or.us *Chelsie currently works a hybrid schedule. Email is the best way to reach her!
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
Code Enforcement Questions? Contact our Code Enforcement Officere, Chelsie Haynes, at chaynes@creswell-or.us or at 541-895-2531 ext. 315
The City of Creswell wishes you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! City Hall will be closed today and tomorrow and will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd, 2024.
10 months ago, Paisley
Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Creswell!
Happy Wednesday, Creswell! We hope it's a good one!
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
HAPPY WEDNESDAY, CRESWELL!
Heads up Creswell! Utility Bills are being mailed out today! If you do not receive yours by the 5th of December, please contact Wendy Bair, our Utility Clerk, at 541-895-2531 ext. 301 or at wbair@creswell-or.us
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
Utility Bills are being mailed out today!
Here are the street sweeper dates for December 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Creswell Public Works at 541-895-2395.
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
December 2024 street sweeper dates. South Side: December 5th. North Side: December 19th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Creswell Public Works at 541-895-2395
The Creswell City Council will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 6pm on Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
The Creswell City Council will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 6pm on Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Public Works is making the season bright and merry! Paisley came out to supervise during her morning walk and received some belly rubs, too!
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
Image of Seth and Chris from Creswell Public Works decorating the town for the holidays
Image of Paisley the City Hall office dog supervising holiday decorating
Image of a decorated streetlight
Image of Seth from Public Works giving Paisley belly rubs
The latest update from City Manager Amberg has arrived! To receive these updates via email, message Michelle at mdamberg@creswell-or.us. November 26th, 2024 Update: https://5il.co/31tag
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell City Manager Weekly Update
Did you miss last night's City Council Work Session? Get the highlights in our latest recap!
10 months ago, Creswell Admin
City Council Work Session Recap. November 25th, 2024
Mayor’s Report Mayor Stram called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. All Councilors present. Mayor Stram introduced Councilor-elect Mark Kremer who was in the audience. Committee Reports A. Administration and Finance Committee No Report B. Public Safety Committee No Report C. Transportation and Public Works Committee No Report D. Parks and Tree Advisory Board No Report E. Airport Commission No Report F. LCOG (Lane Council of Governments) No Report G. LACT (Lane Area Commission on Transportation - Councilor Clark updated the Council on the October and November activities. She attended a meeting of all the Chairs for the State ACTs. They discussed the updates presented to the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC), the Connect Oregon Grant, and ODOT's strategic review. The OTC briefed the Chairs on what they learned in their state-wide visits. The OTC approved the grant requested for our region which means that Oakridge airport's runway will be repaired, a rail spur will be funded for the Greenhill transfer station, and funding for the Eugene Airport was approved. Committees are moving forward with updating the LACT bylaws and nominating new officers for 2025.
Presentations: A. LTD- Jameson Auten and Dave Roth provided a powerpoint presentation to the Council. Route 98 which serves Creswell and Cottage Grove provided 37,500 rides last year which is about 60 rides per day. Discussion Items: A. Ask City Council to provide direction to the Planning Commission regarding floodplains- Leni Crow, CFM City Council directed staff to use the Permit-by-Permit option to meet FEMA requirements. B. Correct the spelling of Robinett on Robinette-Hughes Park - Council directed staff to work with the Historical Society on a plaque explaining why the park is named after these two individuals and how the spelling of Robinett has changed. Staff was directed to verify that the original spelling as recorded on the platt is Robinette. C. Ordinance 563- Ross Williamson explained the proposed ordinance. There was discussion to clarify that the ordinance achieved the Council's intent. Council directed staff to place the ordinance on the December 9th City Council agenda for consideration. D. Interim City Council Candidates - The City Council narrowed down the list of applicants to David Clyne and Spenser Nebel. They will be interviewed at a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, December 3rd.