Have you downloaded the City of Creswell's app yet? If you would like to see all of the City's posts and events at just the tap of a button, this is the app for you!
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Download the official City of Creswell App! Staying up to date on everything in the Friendly City has never been easier! Download it on the App store or get it on Google Play.
Happy Sunday, Creswell! Today Paisley wants to remind everyone to stock up on non-perishable food items in case of a winter storm. You can learn more about shelf-stable food safety at the USDA's website: https://shorturl.at/HyLlt
2 months ago, Paisley
Safety Sundays With Paisley. One of the best ways to prepare for a winter storm is by stocking up on non-perishable foods such as canned fruits and veggies, peanut butter, and other shelf stable foods!
We know that dogs can sometimes get out. Here is what to do if you come across one wandering around town. *Only dogs that have been found in Creswell City Limits will be accepted.
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
FOUND A LOST DOG? Bring it to Creswell City Hall during regular business hours and we will work to reunite the dog with its family. If outside of City Hall business hours, please contact the Lane County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency number at 541-682- 4150 to report a dog at large.
Get ready, Creswell! Our Hobby Field Airport will be hosting an open house on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 11am to 1pm to show off the latest upgrades to the facility! For more information, please contact our Airport Manager, Shelley Humble, at shumble@creswell-or.us.
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell Hobby Field Airport. Please help us celebrate at our Open House showcasing recent upgrades. Saturday, November 23rd, 11am to 1pm. Creswell Airport EAA Club House. 83501 Melton Road, Creswell, OR 97426
Itinerary. 11am-11:45am: EAA Clubhouse, refreshments, Historical Airport Memorabilia, and mingle. 11:45-12:15: Runway ceremonial ribbon cutting, walk/run the runway, 12:15pm-1pm: Traverse to the north end, cremeonial ribbon cutting at the new wastewater treatment system
Happy Saturday, Creswell! We hope your weekend is off to a great start!
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Saturday, Creswell!
The November edition of our newsletter for Elementary Aged Creswellians has arrived! Come pick one up at Creswell City Hall or view it on our website! November 2024 Creswell Connection Jr. Newsletter: https://5il.co/3143j
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
The November edition of the Creswell Connection Jr. Newsletter has arrived. Pick up a copy at Creswell City Hall or view it on our website at ci.creswell.or.us
Are you looking for a great way to volunteer in your community? Join one of Creswell's boards and commissions! Please submit your applications to Caitlin at cborn@creswell-or.us or drop it off at City Hall. Application: https://5il.co/26jst
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
BOARD & COMMITTEE VACANCIES. Planning Commission 1 Vacancy. Airport Commission 1 Vacancy. Budget Committee 2 Vacancies, Water Rate Advisory Board 3 Vacancies. Please drop off all completed applications at City Hall or send them to our City Recorder, Caitlin Born, at cborn@creswell-or.us
The Creswell City Council will be holding a special meeting on Monday, November 18th, 2024, at 6pm in the City Hall Council Chambers to accept the resignation of City Manager Amberg and determine the transition process. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
The Creswell City Council will be holding a special meeting on November 18th, 2024 at 6pm in Creswell City Hall to accept the resignation of City Manager Amberg and to determine the transition process.
Happy Friday, Creswell! It is once again time for another round of trivia! Do you know the answer?
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell Trivia. What year did Farmlands Market first open? a:2014. b: 2015. c: 2016. d: 2017
The City of Creswell Planning Commission will be holding their monthly meeting on November 21st, 2024, at 5:30pm at City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Planning Commission Meeting. November 21st, 2024 at 5:30pm in Creswell City Hall.
Are you a non-profit looking for a place to hold your event? Check out the Creswell Community Center! For more information, please contact our Administrative Assistant, Heather, at 541-895-2531 ext. 300 or at hward@creswell-or.us
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Did you know? Governmental, non-profit organizations, and City School Districts are allowed six free uses of the Creswell Community Center per calendar year! To schedule your event, please contact Heather at 541-895-2531 ext. 300.
Happy Thursday, Creswell! Our City Hall Office Dog, Paisley, has a little piece of wisdom to share with you today.
2 months ago, Paisley
Paisley’s Ponderings. This time of year can be super hectic! Remember to take a moment to think about and be thankful for all of the good things in our lives!
From October 1st to December 31st, our amazing Public Works staff will be picking up bagged leaves so it is one less thing you have to worry about! For more information, please contact City Hall at 541-895-2531.
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Let Us Take Your Leaves! From October 1st to December 31st, the City of Creswell will be offering FREE leaf pick-up to residents that reside within Creswell city limits! You may place your request by calling City Hall at 541-895-2531 or by visiting our website at ci.creswell.or.us and clicking "Submit a Request or Concern." Leaves MUST be in bags to be eligible for pick-up Please place bags at the edge of your yard There is no limit to how many bags you can give us!
Do you have one minute a month to help make Creswell better? The City of Creswell is working with FlashVote to engage with those in Creswell City Limits and gather input to inform our decisions. We encourage residents to sign up here now: https://www.flashvote.com/creswellor
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Do you have one minute a month to help make Creswell better? Join your friends and neighbors and make your voice heard on important local issues. Just take a minute to sign up here: https://www.flashvote.com/creswellor Its free, fast and fun - you'll get a short 1 minute survey every few months and you'll get to see full survey results within 48 hours! Plus, FlashVote makes sure your feedback is always anonymous. Your input will help the City make better decisions for everyone in the community. So what are you waiting for? Don't miss the first survey, coming soon, so sign up now! Thanks for participating. We appreciate your help!
Did you miss last night's meeting of the Creswell City Council? Here are some of the highlights. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our City Recorder, Caitlin Born, at 541-895-2531 ext. 307 or at cborn@creswell-or.us
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
City Council Meeting Recap. November 12th, 2024
Opening/Pledge of Allegience. Mayor Stram opened the meeting at 6:05 pm; all Councilors present. Mayor’s Report. Mayor Stram announced that the election will be certified on December 2nd. He congratulated the apparent winners - Nick Smith, Mayor - and Councilors Clark Kent, Mark Kremer, and Joan Morris. He also announced the following vacancies are looking for volunteers to fill them: Planning Commission (1), Airport Commission (1), Budget Committee (2), Water Rate Advisory Board (3). He also announced that he attended the County Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss the regional wastewater option. He was pleased that the meeting went so well and all Commissioners were supportive of the proposal. Lane County Sheriff’s Office Report. Sergeant Speldrich announced that calls were up by 6 over last month. He believes this is due to civic warrants that have been served. There was an incident with a homeless person where he assaulted a sergeant. There were two Measure 11 crimes. Councilor Clark inquired whether there has been a change in the homeless population. Sergeant Speldrich affirmed that there are two new persons, one of which intends to stay. Overall there are still around 5 - 10 people. Councilor Holt asked about where they were from. Sergeant Speldrich replied that they are from Eugene. Council President Costilla noted that there are no traffic violations. Councilor Osborn asked if there have been any problems with the homeless. Sergeant Speldrich confirmed that the assault on the sergeant was a homeless person.
Council Action Items. A. Acceptance of the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project Number 3-41-0083-021-2024 Grant Offer- James Piper/ Shelley Humble. Councilor Kent gave kudos to the airport manager Shelley Humble. Council President Costilla moved to accept the AIP/2nd by Councilor Holt; vote : 7-0, motion passes. Amendment to City Ordinance 557 – Ross Williamson. Councilor Holt read the ordinance twice by title/ 2nd by Smith. Councilor Holt made an additional motion to bring the ordinance back to a work session for additional work/2nd by Mayor Stram, vote 7-0, motion passes. Councilor Holt moved to recind the first motion/2nd by Smith, motion recinded. C. Resolution 2024- 26 A Resolution Enterprise Zone Applicant in Cottage Grove (Warehouser) – Faye Stewart. Faye Stewart works for the City of Cottage Grove and he provided some background on Enterprise Zones in general and the Cottage Grove/County/Creswell Enterprise Zone in particular. Council President Costilla moved to approve the resolution/2nd by Councilor Smith; vote 7-0, motion passes. D. Resolution 2024-27 A Resolution Adopting Annexation of City Water Tank Reservoir Property in City Limits- Curtis Thomas. Councilor Kent moved to approve the resolution/2nd by Councilor Smith; vote 7-0, motion passes. E. Conflict of Interest Disclosure- Manager Amberg - The Mayor recommended that the Council recognize Amberg's potential conflict of interest regarding the building of 2nd Street and that she be allowed to continue her supervisory duties over the project. He also recommended that Amberg recuse herself from all discussions regarding the potential LID due to the actual conflict of interest. Council concurred.
Executive Sessions. Executive Session Pursuant to ORS 192.660(i) The Creswell City Council will hold an Executive (closed) Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2) (i) – To review and evaluate the employment -related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing. A. City Managers Annual Review The Council returned to regular session and Council President Costilla announced that the City Council reviewed Manager Amberg's evaluation. Executive Session Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) The Creswell City Council will hold an Executive (closed) Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f)- to discuss matters related to the consideration of information or records that are exempt from public disclosure under Oregon law. A. City Managers Contract This item was recinded at the request of Manager Amberg. Return to Regular Session-Report from Executive Sessions. Adjournment: Mayor Stram closed the meeting at 10:24 pm.
The latest update from City Manager Amberg has arrived! To receive these updates via email, message Michelle at mdamberg@creswell-or.us. November 13th, 2024 Update: https://5il.co/3111c
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell City Manager Weekly Update
Happy Wednesday, Creswell! We hope you have a wonderful day today!
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Wednesday, Creswell!
Tonight's meeting of the Creswell City Council is now live! Tune in via the official City of Creswell Facebook page or YouTube channel!
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
We are live! Live stream the Creswell City Council Meeting and stay up to date about what is happening in our town! Facebook: City of Creswell. YouTube: @cityofcreswell1909
The Creswell City Council will be holding their monthly meeting tonight at 6pm in Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
City Council Meeting. November 12th, 2024 at 6pm in Creswell City Hall.
Here are the unofficial Council Election projections. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our City Elections Clerk, Caitlin Born, at cborn@creswell-or.us or at 541-895-2531 ext. 307
2 months ago, Creswell Admin
Council Election Update (Unofficial). Mayor Elect: Nicholas “Nick” Smith. Councilor Nick Smith will soon be changing his title to Mayor. Smith was sworn in as a city councilor in January of 2023 and is set to move to a two year term as Mayor in January of 2025. Councilor Clark Kent. Councilor Clark Kent was appointed to his position in January of 2024. He then ran for re-election and will be sworn in for a four year term in January of 2025. Councilor Elect Joan Morris. Long time Creswell resident Joan Morris will be joining the City Council in the new year. She is set to be sworn in for a four year Councilor term in January of 2025. Councilor Elect Mark Kremer. Creswell resident and National Guard Veteran Mark Kremer is set to join the City Council in the new year. He will be sworn in for a four year term in January of 2025. TBD Council Vacancy due to Councilor Smith moving from his Council seat to Mayor