Astoria public meetings in 2020
11 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider the Mayor's workgroup draft for the Fort Astoria sign replacement and provide feedback to the City Council. The board will also receive staff reports for October‑November 2020 and discuss the virtual Gobbler Gallop 5K event scheduled for November 21‑29. Standard agenda items include public comment, approval of October meeting minutes, and employee and volunteer recognition.
- Fort Astoria Sign Replacement – review and comment on draft language
- Virtual Gobbler Gallop 5K – virtual Thanksgiving Day run, Nov 21‑29
- Staff Reports – October‑November 2020 attached
- Employee and Volunteer Recognition
- Public Comment – each speaker limited to 2 minutes
The Parks Advisory Board approved recommended language for the Fort Astoria sign replacement. The proposal will now move to the City Council for review in a public meeting on December 7th.
- Approved October 2020 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
- Approved proposed text for the Fort Astoria replacement sign and recommended adoption by City Council (unanimous)
Parks Board
The Parks Board will hear a presentation on a proposed BMX track in a city park and receive updates on the Fort Astoria sign replacement, lap pool gutter replacement, and a finalized scholarship program for the Astoria Parks Recreation and Community Foundation. The board will also review public meeting procedures with the city attorney.
- BMX track presentation by resident Erik Luysterborghs
- Fort Astoria sign replacement workgroup finalizing proposed language
- Lap Pool Gutter Replacement project update
- APRCF scholarship program final agreement for allocation and dispersal of funds
The Parks Advisory Board unanimously approved the September 2020 minutes. Staff reported on the completion of a lap pool gutter replacement and discussed a proposed BMX track at Niemi Field. The Board also received an update on a scholarship program agreement with the City.
- Approved September 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Received proposal for BMX track at Niemi Field
- Discussed scholarship program agreement with City
- Received update on Fort Astoria Sign replacement
- Received update on lap pool gutter replacement
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks Board will receive updates on the Fort Astoria sign replacement workgroup, the relocation of Lil' Sprouts from Gray School to the Astoria Recreation Center, and the lap pool gutters replacement project. The board will also review public meeting protocols and approve August 2020 meeting minutes.
- Fort Astoria Sign Replacement workgroup progress update
- Lil Sprouts relocation from Gray School to Astoria Recreation Center
- Lap Pool Gutters Replacement Project status update
- Public Meeting Protocol Refresher discussion
- Employee and Volunteer Recognition
The Board unanimously approved the August 2020 minutes. Members discussed trail safety and mountain bike use at the Column, and reviewed updates on the lap pool gutter replacement and Fort Astoria sign project.
- Approved August 2020 minutes (unanimous)
Library Board
This agenda is procedural only, with standard items: call to order, approval of prior minutes, community engagement, staff report, new business, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified.
- Approval of June 30, 2020 meeting minutes
- Staff report (no details provided)
- New business (no specifics listed)
- Public comments (open session)
The Library Board learned that the City Council decided to take no action on the library renovation for the remainder of 2020 due to COVID-19, with reconsideration expected in about a year. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters during the meeting; the board approved the agenda and previous minutes as presented.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved June 30, 2020 minutes as presented (unanimous)
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks Board will consider recommending City Council authorize a contract for the Lap Pool Gutters Replacement Project. The board will also discuss the relocation of Lil' Sprouts childcare from the Gray School to the Astoria Recreation Center. Other items include a Fort Astoria sign replacement update, employee recognition, and staff reports.
- Recommend City Council authorize contract for Lap Pool Gutters Replacement Project
- Discussion on transitioning ARC space to Lil' Sprouts Childcare
- Fort Astoria Sign Replacement update (old business)
- Employee recognition item
- Astoria Parks Recreation & Community Foundation update
The Parks Board approved the July 2020 minutes and discussed the relocation of Lil' Sprouts and the Fort Astoria sign replacement. The Board unanimously recommended the City Council approve a contract for the lap pool gutter replacement project at the Aquatic Center.
- Approved July 2020 minutes (Andrew Fick abstained)
- Recommended City Council approve lap pool gutter replacement contract
- Discussed Fort Astoria sign replacement with Clatsop-Nehalem and Chinook Tribes
- Discussed relocating Lil' Sprouts to Astoria Recreation Center
- Discussed Aquatic Center lap pool gutter replacement project timeline
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and updates. Old business includes discussion of the Fort Astoria Sign Replacement and the Director's Report. Staff reports and upcoming events will also be covered.
- Fort Astoria Sign Replacement
- Employee and Volunteer Recognition
- Astoria Parks Recreation & Community Foundation Update
The Parks Advisory Board unanimously approved the June 2020 meeting minutes as presented. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed the Fort Astoria sign committee and possible improvements to the pool area, but no decisions or votes were recorded on those items.
- Approved June 2020 minutes unanimously
Library Board
The Astoria Library Board is meeting with standard agenda items: call to order, minutes, staff report, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed under new business. The agenda is largely procedural.
- Meeting will be live-streamed via Zoom due to social distancing
- No specific action items or public hearings listed
The Library Board approved a motion to align officer terms with appointment terms, starting January 1 and expiring December 31. This change is subject to City Council review on July 6, 2020. The board also agreed to extend the current Chair, Vice-Chair, and member David Oser's terms to December 31.
- Approved aligning officer terms to start January 1 and expire December 31 (unanimous)
- Agreed to extend terms of current Chair, Vice-Chair, and David Oser to December 31
- Approved February 4, 2020 minutes as presented
- Approved agenda as presented
Library Board
The Astoria Library Board is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including call to order, approval of minutes, staff report, and public comments. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or financial actions are listed for discussion or vote. The agenda is entirely procedural with no substantive items identified.
The Library Board approved moving agenda item 5 to follow item 3. The board also accepted the minutes from the December 3, 2019 meeting as submitted. No other actions were taken.
- Approved agenda order change moving item 5 after item 3
- Accepted December 3, 2019 minutes as submitted
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks Board will discuss and potentially update the Parks Fee Schedule to assist cost recovery for operations. The board will also receive updates on the Parks Foundation, Fort Astoria sign replacement, and implementation of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan. Other items include employee recognition and a report from President Hernandez.
- Parks Fee Schedule Updates — fee changes to assist cost recovery for department operations
- Fort Astoria Sign Replacement — discussion on replacing the sign
- Implementation of Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan — update on the plan's progress
- Promote Astoria Funds — discussion of funding proposals
- Employee Recognition — acknowledgment of staff
The Parks Advisory Board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. Staff reported on the status of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including a grant for a Portland Loo and the reopening of Lil Sprouts. The Board was informed that the Budget Committee approved matching funds for the Riverwalk project and that the Aquatic Center fee schedule was updated.
- Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Budget Committee approved matching funds for Riverwalk Portland Loo
- Budget Committee tentatively approved Promote Astoria Funds budget
- Aquatic Center fee schedule updated with consolidated services and scholarship day pass
- Ocean View Cemetery fee increases approved to offset expenses
- Lil Sprouts to reopen under Phase 1 guidelines
- Staff to begin collecting bids for landscape services
- City Council directed increased restroom cleaning frequency
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving a lease agreement for the Fort George Riverwalk. They will also discuss updates on the Parks Foundation, implementation of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, the Silver and Fit program, and replacement of the Fort Astoria sign.
- Fort George Riverwalk Lease Agreement Approval (vote)
- Parks Foundation Update (discussion)
- Implementation of Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan (discussion)
- Fort Astoria Sign Replacement (discussion)
- Silver and Fit program update (discussion)
The Parks Advisory Board approved the Fort George Riverwalk Lease Agreement and recommended that the City Council also approve it. The motion was moved by Natalie Osborne, seconded by Jim Holen, and passed unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the February meeting minutes.
- Approved February minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Fort George Riverwalk Lease Agreement, recommend City Council approval (unanimous)
Parks Board
The Astoria Parks Board meets primarily to receive updates and previews, including the final draft of the OVC Master Plan and the APRD Marketing Plan. No votes on major expenditures or policy changes are scheduled; the agenda consists largely of staff reports and progress updates.
- Preview of APRD Marketing Plan final draft
- Preview of OVC Master Plan final draft
- Update on Fort Astoria sign replacement
- Discussion of Astoria Column information signs
- Valentine's Day Ball event update
The Parks Advisory Board unanimously approved the December meeting minutes. Staff announced the cancellation of the Valentine's Day Ball and 0K fundraiser due to lack of funding and staff capacity. The board also received updates on the Parks Foundation scholarship agreement, Nordic Heritage Park, Fort Astoria sign replacement, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Staff cancelled Valentine's Day Ball and 0K fundraisers due to lack of funding and capacity