Happy Wednesday, Creswell! We hope your day is awesome!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Happy Wednesday, Creswell!
Creswell residents have less than one week left to share their thoughts about a potential full service grocery store! For more information, please contact Curtis at cthomas@creswell-or.us. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CreswellGrocery
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Creswell Grocery Store Survey YOUR OPINION COUNTS! The City of Creswell has hired Marketek to research the potential for a full-service grocery store to serve the growing Creswell community. To help understand the market, we need to hear from local customers like you. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Deadline: December 18th. To take this survey virtually use QR code or visit www.ci.creswell.or.us
The City of Creswell needs your feedback about employable land in town. If you would like to participate, please click the survey link below or scan the QR code. https://forms.office.com/r/sb5RGWkjPp
about 2 years ago, Creswell Admin
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! The City is pleased to announce that we have received a $20,000 grant from DLCD to help fund an Economic Opportunities Analysis. The Analysis will inventory our existing employment land and determine whether or not we have enough land to account for Creswell’s next 20 years. If you want to be involved, please scan the QR code to the right. Direct any additional questions to our planner, Curtis Thomas, at cthomas@creswell-or.us.
¡NECESITAMOS SUS COMENTARIOS! La Ciudad se complace en anunciar que hemos recibido una subvención de $20,000 de DLCD para ayudar a financiar un Análisis de Oportunidades Económicas. El Análisis inventariará nuestros terrenos de empleo existentes y determinará si tenemos o no suficiente terreno para dar cuenta de los próximos 20 años de Creswell. Si desea participar, escanee el código QR a la derecha. Dirija cualquier pregunta adicional a nuestro planificador, Curtis Thomas, en cthomas@creswell-or.us.
The latest update from Creswell City Manager Michelle Amberg is here! Stay up to date on everything happening in Creswell! https://www.ci.creswell.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/administration/page/6561/creswell_city_manager_weekly_update_12-12-2023.pdf
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Image of Creswell City Manager Michelle Amberg. Text reads: "Creswell City Manager Weekly Update."
Meet Christina Allen, Creswell's newest member of City Council! Councilor Allen will be sworn in at the January 8th, 2024 City Council Meeting and is excited to serve the Friendly City!
about 2 years ago, Creswell Admin
Image of Christina Allen. Text reads: The City of Creswell is proud to welcome Christina Allen to City Council! Welcome to city council! Christina was nominated by Councilor Nick Smith and received her remaining three votes from Councilor Staci Holt, Council President Alonzo Costilla, and Mayor Dave Stram. This is a historic election for the City of Creswell, as Christina will be the first of Creswell’s unhoused population to serve in a public office. Christina will be sworn in at the January 8, 2024 meeting and looks forward to serving the people of Creswell!
Happy Tuesday, Creswell! It is once again time for Question of the Day!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Question of the Day: What are your holiday traditions? Let us know in the comments!
The latest City Council Recap has arrived! Here you will find a quick run down of last night's council meeting, including the historic appointment of the first unhoused person to hold a public office in the City of Creswell!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
City Council Meeting Recap December 11th, 2023
City Council Vacancy Appointment The Creswell City Council interviewed three prospective candidates for the vacant council position: Christina Allen, Clark Kent, and Kevin Prociw. Councilor Osborn nominated Kevin Prociw, Councilor Smith nominated Christina Allen, and Councilor Clark nominated Clark Kent. The first round of voting resulted in 3 votes for Allen and 3 votes for Prociw.
City Council Vacancy Appointment For the second round, Councilor Osborn nominated Prociw and Councilor Smith nominated Christina Allen. The vote was once again 3 for Allen and 3 for Prociw. For the third round, Counsilor Osborn nominated Kevin Prociw and Councilor Smith nominated Christina Allen. In this round, Allen gained the 4 votes needed for appointment from Councilor Smith, Councilor Holt, Council President Costilla, and Mayor Stram. Christina Allen will be sworn in at the January 8th, 2024 meeting. Her appointment is a historic moment for the City of Creswell, as she will be the first member of Creswell’s unhoused population to hold public office.
City Council Agenda Items Councilor Osborn moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-22, which would appropriate funds within the street fund. The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith and passed by the council. Councilor Costilla moved to approve Ordinance 560, which would amend the Creswell Comprehensive Plan to implement the Local Wetlands Inventory. The motion was seconded by Councilor Smith and passed by the council. Councilor Osborn moved to approve Resolution 2023-23, which continues the moratorium on development pursuant to ORS 197.505 to 197.540 based on limited sanitary sewer capacity as ordered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The motion was seconded by Council President Costilla and passed by the council.
Executive Session: City Manager Evaluation At 8:17pm, the City Council held their closed Executive Session in which they reviewed and evaluated City Manager Amberg’s performance over the course of the past calendar year. The Council returned to their regular meeting at 9:06 pm. Council President Costilla announced that the Council is pleased with the work of the City Manager and will retain her for another year. The majority of the Council felt that a merit increase was warranted; however, the City Manager declined the offer.
The Creswell City Council Meeting is live! Tonight is a big night, as it will include the appointment of a new Creswell City Councilor!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
City of Creswell WE ARE LIVE! Live stream the creswell city council meeting and stay up to date about what is happening in our town! www.reallygreatsite.com @cityofcreswell1909
The Creswell City Council will be holding their monthly meeting tonight at 6pm in McCluskey Chambers in Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Creswell City Council Meeting December 11th at 6:00pm McCluskey Chambers in City Hall
Happy Monday, Creswell! Here is what we have happening in town this week!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
This Week in Creswell. December 11: Creswell City Council Meeting at City Hall at 6pm. December 12: Park and Tree Board Meeting at 10am at City Hall. December 14: City Hall on 2 Hour Delay. Doors open at 11am.
Just a friendly reminder that utility payments are due today! If you need an extension, just give us a call at 541-895-2531 ext. 301!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Utility payments are due today. To make a payment arrangement, please contact City Hall at 541-895-2531 ext. 301
Happy Sunday, Creswell! We hope you have a wonderful day today!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Happy Sunday, Creswell!
The Creswell Park & Tree Advisory Board will be holding their monthly meeting this coming Tuesday at 10am in the City Hall Conference Room. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
The Creswell Park & Tree Advisory Board Photographed with Mayor Stram at the 2023 Arbor Day Celebration The Creswell Park & Tree Advisory Board will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at 10am in the City Hall Conference Room.
Happy Saturday, Creswell! We hope your day is terrific!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Happy Saturday, Creswell!
Local business owners are invited to the Creswell Holiday Business Social! There will be appetizers from Pazzo and holiday music from local artist Ken Luker!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
RAIN catalysts Holiday Business Social. Hosted at the Creswell Grange (274 W Oregon Avenue). December 12th, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
A friendly reminder to all to make sure you not only have an emergency kit but to also make sure that everyone in your household knows where it is located!
about 2 years ago, Creswell Admin
Image from Christmas Vacation. Margo: Where's the Emergency kit, Todd? Todd: I don't know, Margo.
Happy Friday, Creswell! It is time for Creswell trivia! Do you have any guesses? Let us know in the comments!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
creswell trivia What were the names of the two men who settled in Creswell in 1872? (Hint: Its on our website!)
Calling all local entrepreneurs! RAIN is holding their next Productive Work Session on Monday, December 11th, from 9am to 10:30am at Blue Valley Bistro!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Join us in Creswell for Mentor Mondays! Where: Blue Valley Bistro (116 Melton Rd, Creswell, OR). When: Every 2nd Monday of each month. Coffee is on us! Free support for entrepreneurs with Ellyn Mole, our South Lane County Venture Catalyst
We need your help naming 2nd Street Park! The Creswell Park & Tree Advisory Board will be accepting submissions until January 5th, 2024. Form: https://www.ci.creswell.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/park_amp_tree_advisory_board/page/391/2nd_street_park_name_document.pdf
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Help us name 2nd Street Park! We are looking for name suggestions for 2nd Street Park! Simply fill out the form and drop it by City Hall or submit it to info@creswell-or.us.
The City of Creswell wishes a very happy first night of Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
about 2 years ago, Heather Ward
Happy Hanukkah from the City of Creswell