The Parks and Tree Advisory Board consists of seven (7) members who are appointed by the Mayor with consent of the Council and serves as an advisory body to the Council.  The Parks & Trees Advisory Board meets on an as-needed basis and as directed by the Council.  This board advises the Council in developing, planning for, and maintaining the various parks, open space, trees, and recreational facilities in which the City of Creswell has an interest.

Charge: a) At the first meeting, select a Chair and Secretary.  Keep minutes of all meetings and submit them to the City Recorder; b) At the first meeting, review Chapter 12.20 Street Trees and Parks and Trees Advisory Board from the City Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 493 Creating a Parks & Trees Advisory Board; c) Review the Creswell Tree Care Plan for action steps that need implementation; d) Plan the Arbor Day Celebration; e) Discuss further ways to enhance and promote Creswell parks. 

Timeline: a) Report on the Tree Care Plan action steps at the March Council work session; b) Present new ideas for enhancing and promoting Creswell parks at a future work session to be scheduled with the Mayor and City Manager; c) Provide monthly reports at work sessions on the Arbor Day Celebration and the promotion of Creswell parks. 

Staff Support: City Manager Michelle Amberg

The Planning Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor, and is a governing body of the City.  The Planning Commission makes determinations and recommendations regarding land use and development within the City.  In addition, it is the duty of the commission to study, plan for and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the promotion, coordination and regulation of future growth, and development of the City and adjacent area.  The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month. 

Charge: At the first meeting, select a Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary.  Keep minutes of all meetings and submit them promptly to the City Recorder.  Continue work as directed in enacting Ordinance

Staff Support: City Planner, Curtis Thomas

The Budget Committee is compiled of fourteen members; The Mayor, City Councilors, and one Community Member Volunteer per City Councilor. The appointed community member volunteer serves a three year term.

Charge: Review and approve a Budget for FY2024/25, to be adopted by the City Council at the June Council meeting

Charges:

a) At the first meeting, select a chair and secretary. Keep minutes of all meetings and submit them to the City Recorder. Read Section 47. Water Rates, from the Creswell City Charter. With the adopted methodology, review City of Creswell water rates and recommend a rate to the City Council for Fiscal Year 2024/25

b) Review City of Creswell sewer rates and recommend a rate to the City Council for Fiscal Year 2024/25

c) Review the City of Creswell Transportation Utility Fee and make a recommendation on the amount of the TUF for 2024/25.

Water Rate Advisory Committee Members:

Charge:

a) At the first meeting, select a secretary who will keep minutes of all meetings and submit them to the City Recorder;

b) Review the performance evaluation process and timeline with the City Council at the February work session;

c) Conduct the annual performance evaluations for the City Manager, Municipal Judge, and City Attorney.

Timeline: Review the performance evaluation process and timeline at the February Council work session; Conduct all performance evaluations according to the timeline adopted by Council.  Provide monthly reports at Council work sessions.