Happy Monday, Creswell! Here is everything happening in the Friendly City this week!
14 days ago, Creswell Admin
This Week in Creswell. March 17th: St. Patrick's Day. March 20th: Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30pm at Creswell City Hall.
Need report a crime to the Lane County Sheriff's Office? You can reach them at their non-emergency number: 541-682-4150.
14 days ago, Creswell Admin
Need report a crime to the Lane County Sheriff's Office? You can reach them at their non-emergency number: 541-682-4150.
Got questions or concerns? Report them directly to the City of Creswell! Scan the QR code or visit ci.creswell.or.us and click "Submit a Request or Concern" to share your feedback.
15 days ago, Creswell Admin
Questions or concerns? Report them to the City of Creswell! Scan this QR code to submit your request or visit ci.creswell.or.us and click “Submit a Request or Concern” at the top of the page!
Happy Sunday, Creswell! Here is Paisley's Safety Tip for the day!
15 days ago, Creswell Admin
Safety Sundays With Paisley. Fire safety is super important, everyone! If you have a dryer, make sure you empty out the lint trap! This can help prevent dryer lint fires!
Looking for resources in Creswell? Check out these local services that can help!
15 days ago, Creswell Admin
Local Resources in Creswell. Family Resource Center Supports families with resources, workshops, and community partnerships to help them thrive. 996 W. A Street, Creswell, OR 97426 (Modular 4) Office: (541) 895-6175 Mobile: (541)246-4368 Email: kdumas@creswell.k12.or.us Creswell Food Pantry Providing Creswell residents with food boxes up to twice a month. Open Thursdays from 9am to noon at the Cobalt Activity Center. Phone: 541-870-2252 Creswell Food 4 Kids Creswell Food 4 Kids (CF4K) is a Creswell community sponsored program designed to provide easy-to-make food to Creswell School Kids for the weekends when they cannot depend on the free school meals they receive during the school week. Phone: 541-419-9999 Email: CreswellFood4KidsProgram@gmail.com Hillside Church Clothing Closet Provides a place where people can donate and receive clothing and other small house hold items. 635 Holbrook Lane. *NOTE: Please text or call phone number when dropping off clothes donations Mobile: (541) 228-2130 Email: creswellhillsidechurch@gmail.com
Do you have questions about outdoor burning in Lane County? Call the Outdoor Burning Advisory Line at 541-726-3976 or visit https://www.lrapa.org/air-quality.../burning-overview/
16 days ago, Creswell Admin
Burning Questions? Contact LRAPA. The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) is responsible for overseeing burning programs in Lane County. Burning rules vary throughout Lane County depending on location, size of property, weather forecast, and fire danger conditions. LRAPA rules also limit the type and quantity of debris which can be burned. LRAPA issues daily burn advisories during burn season. Outdoor Burning Advisory Line: (541) 726-3976
Happy Saturday, Creswell! We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
16 days ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Saturday, Creswell!
Are or someone you know a business owner that identifies as part of an underrepresented and or/minority community? Add your business to the Diverse Business Directory! Form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/lanecountyor/diversebusinessdirectoryform
17 days ago, Creswell Admin
DIVERSE BUSINESS DIRECTORY (DBD). Are you a business owner or do you know business owners who identify as being part of an underrepresented and/or minority community? Economic development and promoting equity A sense of belonging and representation. DIRECTORIO DE NEGOCIOS DIVERSOS (DBD). ¿Eres dueño de un negocio o conoces a alguien que sea dueño de un negocio y se identifique como parte de una comunidad subrepresentada y/o minoritaria? Desarrollo económico y promover la equidad Un sentido de pertenencia y representación
Notice is hereby given that The Creswell City Council will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm to discuss updates to the Transportation System Plan, including new pedestrian crossings near Creslane Elementary & I-5 ramp improvements.
28 days ago, Creswell Admin
Public Hearing Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creswell City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00pm in order to hear the following: Case No. PA-2025-01, initiated by the City of Creswell to amend the Creswell Transportation System Plan. The Transportation System Plan Amendment will add (2) pedestrian, ADA compliant, crossings in front of Creslane Elementary School, per the Safe Routes to School Recommendations, and will amend the project recommendation for the I-5 Northbound Ramp at Cloverdale Road, per and updated safety and vehicle operations analysis. The long term recommendation is to install a traffic signal or roundabout. The proposal will be reviewed subject to the following sections of the Creswell Development Code: Section 4.1.500 Type IV (Legislative) Review. Interested persons can offer their respective comments by attending the meeting, and/or written comments can be submitted to the City Council through the City Planner, in the following manner: 1. Personally delivered to the drop box at Creswell City Hall at 13 South 1st Street; 2. Mailed to Creswell City Hall, P.O. Box 276, Creswell, Oregon 97426; 3. Faxed to (541) 895-3647; 4. E-mailed to cthomas@creswell-or.us. Written comments must be submitted at least two (2) hours prior to the hearing. A copy of the staff report, draft findings of fact, and related documents can be reviewed electronically free-of-charge, provided by Staff during business hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; or they may be printed at the expense ($0.25 per page) of the person wishing to obtain copies, one week prior to the public hearing date. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding legislative amendments. Failure to raise an issue, in person or by written comment, at the Planning Commission or City Council hearing, or failure to provide statements or evidence related to an issue, precludes reliance on that issue in any later appeal of the decision, which is made after consideration of statements and evidence submitted, including an appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals
The Creswell Water Rate Advisory Committee made the following recommendations to the City Council on February 24th, 2025. For more information, please contact our Finance Director at 541-895-2531 ext. 306 or at jpiper@creswell-or.us
25 days ago, Creswell Admin
The City of Creswell Water Rate Advisory Committee met on February 12, 2025, to discuss utility rates. The following recommendations were made to the City Council by the Water Rate Advisory Committee on February 24, 2025: A water rate decrease of 5%, a Sewer increase of 15%, and no increase to the TUF.
Are you looking for a place to host your next event? Here are the rates for the Creswell Community Center! For more information, please contact our Administrative Assistant, Heather Ward, at 541-895-2531 ext. 300 or at hward@creswell-or.us.
18 days ago, Creswell Admin
INTERESTED IN RENTING OUR COMMUNITY CENTER? HERE ARE OUR RATES! FOR THOSE WITHIN CITY LIMITS: FIRST HOUR: $5 EVERY HOUR AFTER: LOUNGE CRAFTROOM CRAFT ROOM CONFERENCE ROOM $1 $10 $10 $5 $5 KITCHEN $15 MULTI- PURPOSE ROOM $5 $25 $5 DEPOSIT: $150 FOR THOSE OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS: LOUNGE $10 CRAFT ROOM $2 $20 CONFERENCE ROOM $5 $20 KITCHEN $5 $30 MULTI- PURPOSE ROOM $10 $50 $15 DEPOSIT: $250' .
The City of Creswell Planning Commission will be meeting on March 20th, 2025, at 5:30pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
11 days ago, Creswell Admin
Planning Commission Meeting, March 20th, 2025 in the Creswell City Hall Conference Room at 5:30pm
The City of Creswell Planning Commission will be meeting on March 20th, 2025, at 5:30pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
17 days ago, Creswell Admin
Planning Commission Meeting, March 20th, 2025 in the Creswell City Hall Conference Room at 5:30pm
Happy Thursday, Creswell! Here is Paisley's Pondering for the week!
18 days ago, Paisley
Is your water running? Then you better go catch it! Seriously, though, if you suspect you have a leak, call City Hall at 541-895-2531 and we will send someone out to check for you!!
Today's #WaybackWednesday is from just a year ago when our very own Deputy Brooks visited students at Creslane Elementary! We are super grateful to have him as a part of our amazing team of LCSO officers!
19 days ago, Creswell Admin
Image of Deputy Brooks visiting Creslane Elementary School
Hello Creswell! Are you interested in setting up a Vanpool to go to and from work? If so, reach out to our City Planner at 541-895-2531 ext. 326.
19 days ago, Creswell Admin
Why Choose Vanpool?
Benefits to the employer: Benefit provided to employees Helps with retention and recruitment More space in the parking lot Reliable arrival and departure time Improve sustainability metrics of the company Benefits to the employee: An affordable ride A safe, relaxed, reliable commute Less wear and tear on your vehicle Benefits to the community: Reduced traffic congestion and parking needs Reduced greenhouse gas emissions The money saved on sharing your ride may be spent locally How can I join an existing vanpool? 1. Find a vanpool that suits your schedule and route: Get There Oregon.org/for-commuters/connect 2. Reach out to Commute with Enterprise at: CommutewithEnterprise.com
How do I start a new vanpool? 1. Contact LTD: We'll help you with the next steps to get your vanpool on the road! 2. Recruit riders: A vanpool can be formed with as few as five people or as many as 15. The more riders you have in your van, the lower the monthly rider fare. What if I need to leave work early or late for an emergency? You're covered with LTD's Emergency Ride Home program. We'll help you sign up for the program, so you can get a ride home when you need it. For more information, call 541-682-3213 or visit LTD.org/Employer-Programs
Happy Tuesday, Creswell! Today we want to know who inspires you! Let us know in the comments!
20 days ago, Creswell Admin
Question of the Day: Who inspires you? Tell us in the comments!
The City of Creswell is now accepting applications for a new City Manager. For more information, please contact Interim City Manager Spencer Nebel at 541-270-5855 or at snebel@creswell-or.us. Job Posting: https://www.ci.creswell.or.us/page/job-opportunities
20 days ago, Creswell Admin
City Manager City of Creswell, OR Annual Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 DOE/DOQ Job Opening. Description: The City of Creswell, Oregon is seeking its next City Manager who will administer a staff of 21 and a city budget of $14.7 million. The city seeks an individual who will lead the City Administration in a transparent, accountable and ethical manner. The preferred candidate will be familiar with municipal budgeting, grants, and finance, and have a good understanding of project management, public works and emergency management. The successful candidate will be able to manage all aspects of human resources including recruitment, retention and termination of employment. The City Manager will promote cooperation among the Council, staff, and citizens in developing City policies, and building a sense of community. The City Manager will be proficient in facilitating public meetings and collaborating effectively with the City Council. The City Manager will be diligent in carrying out council directives and implementing the strategic plan. How to Apply: Please send the following to Interim City Manager, Spencer Nebel, at snebel@creswell-or.us: A concise cover letter to Mayor Nicholas Smith summarizing relevant background and qualifications for the position; A resume; A City of Creswell Application Form; Response to the Supplemental Questions; and if applicable Veterans Only: a completed and signed Oregon Veterans Preference for with supporting documentation (DD-214 or DD-215). Please do not submit a Veterans’ Preference Form if you are not a veteran. Questions may be directed to Spencer Nebel at snebel@creswell-or.us or 541-270-5855
Happy Monday, Creswell! Here is everything happening in the Friendly City this week!
21 days ago, Creswell Admin
This Week in Creswell: March 10th: Utility Bills Due. March 10th: City Council Meeting, 6pm at Creswell City Hall. March 11th: Park & Tree Advisory Board Meeting, 9:30am at City Hall. March 12th: Municipal Court, 7pm at Creswell City Hall. March 13th: Street Sweeper (North Side)
We have one (1) vacancy on our Park and Tree Advisory Board! If you are interested in joining, stop by Creswell City Hall and pick up an application! Application: https://5il.co/26jtn
22 days ago, Creswell Admin
We Need YOU! Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing our community’s parks and green spaces? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Creswell’s natural areas? Join the City of Creswell Park & Tree Advisory Board! Applications are available in person at Creswell City Hall or online at ci.creswell.or.us. Please submit all applications to our City Recorder, Caitlin Born, by March 21st, 2025. For more information, please call 541-895-2531 ext. 307