[wmm] Reminder: WMM Zoom 8am 12Aug2020

[George Vetter]

Here is the log-in for tomorrow's Zoom Wednesday Morning Meeting:

Time: Aug 12, 2020 08:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3843649054

By Phone, dial
253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 384 364 9054

Note: The 900 sq ft, Surbird Cafe is for sale *or* lease at Village Centre.
Contact George 503-739-1415.

MEETING NOTES

Wednesday Morning Zoom Meeting 05 Aug 2020. 8am
Participants: GeorgeV, JeneePM, HannahO, ErikO, BuddieA, KyleG, MicheleF,
MaryBethC, KathyK
Number attending: 9
Notes by Hannah of Sea Breeze Court


KyleG: Hotels are rolling, restaurants are exceeding last year, outdoor
seating helps

GeorgeV: Are you able to get enough employees?

KyleG: Hotels are having a rough time getting staff, the RV resort is
looking for a few people, Seaside hotels still looking for staff

GeorgeV: Are people still getting the extra $600 in unemployment?

KyleG: That stopped on July 25

MicheleF: Where do most of the employees come from?

KyleG: All over, Astoria, Seaside, Manzanita, Tillamook

HannahO: We had our best July ever

MicheleF: We work with a lot of property management companies; we saw a big
drop in April and May and had the best July ever.  It may have been pent up
work.  People typically move in summer months and people are scheduling
things that were on hold.

KyleG: We’re seeing a lot of people from outside Oregon and usual locals.

HannahO: We have been seeing a ton of folks from Utah, not sure why.

GeorgeV: In Bend we are seeing people from California.

HannahO: We’re seeing the weddings coming back, doesn’t seem to be much
physical distancing.

GeorgeV: I sent the meeting reminder email and all the city emails bounced
back.

JeneePM: Any news from the chamber, Buddie?

BuddieA: Working on the membership drive.  Laura and I are holding down the
fort while Jim is on vacation.

GeorgeV: Last time I was in town I had dinner at Mi Corazon who has taken
over Sweet Basil’s to have fast food - Mexican and a margarita bar.
Surfbird space is still available. Contact George at georgevetter.com.

JeneePM: We talked last week about the Red Cross partnering with hotel,
grocery stores, etc.  We want to have places to call upon if there is a
family that has been displaced due to fire or other emergency, like a rate
structure set up for emergencies.  Call or email Jenee if you want to
partner with Red Cross.

KyleG: We would definitely help at times, we’ve helped in the past when the
Skylark Apartments burned.

GeorgeV: August is the deadline to file for City Council.  Has anyone
stepped up?

BuddieA: Not that we’ve heard of, but would like to see good representation
of all businesses.

GeorgeV: An election isn’t really an election if you don’t have anyone
running against you.

HannahO: The Friends of Haystack Rock will be doing Zoom/Facebook Live for
their Lecture Series starting in the fall.

KyleG: How is the virtual Sandcastle contest going?

BuddieA: We’ve had 7 entries so far.

GeorgeV: It seems like there could be more promotion in town.

ErikO: We’ve told guests and they seem really excited about it. but don't
seem to follow up.  All the hotels have the flyer posted somewhere.

KyleG: We’ve had a family reach out and ask for money from the Driftwood to
sponsor a beach clean-up.

GeorgeV: Are discarded masks a problem?

HannahO: Yes and I’ve noticed a lot of the plastic from firewood bundles.

GeorgeV: The 4000 sq ft, 5-bdrm, ocean-view, Vetter Family home in Tolovana
at 3823 Pacific is now listed with Alaina at RE/MAX Coastal Advantage
503-440-7676. See https://tour.northcoast.tours/public/vtour/full/1647050#!/

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Wednesday Morning Zoom Meeting 29 July 2020. 8am
Participants: GeorgeV, HannahO, JeneePM, SheriR, JeanieM, KathyK, JimP
Number attending: 7
Notes by Hannah of Sea Breeze Court


GeorgeV: What’s going on with waste management?

KathyK: They are having phone issues.

JeanieM: Anyone know about Spectrum?  It’s doing some weird things with the
TV.

JeanieM: I’ve been thanking visitors for wearing masks and contributing to
our local economy.

HannahO: We’ve been very busy, but many other hotels seem to be struggling.

JeanieM: Outdoor concert at the City Park, it is 6-8pm, organized by Paul
Dueber.

SheriR: Cannon Beach Columbia Bank will be consolidated with the Seaside
branch, as of October 23rd.  Tara, Sheri, and Chad will be moving to the
Seaside branch.  Accounts will follow to the Seaside branch.  Many people
are using online banking and CB is a smaller bank.

KathyK: So there is a Manzanita and Seaside branch, now?

GeorgeV: Approaching someone without a mask…if you are wearing a mask you
are setting a good example.

SheriR: MacGregor’s is having their grand opening this morning and will be
spreading out their opening throughout the morning

GeorgeV: Do you know of any retail space for lease in Cannon Beach?

HannahO: I have created a form for people to submit hours they are
volunteering to collect litter on the beach and the amount they have picked
up. If you would like to contribute, please join this group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/294113982035531/

JeneePM: SOLVE has the Clean Swell app to collect information about trash
collection.

KathyK: Have the parents in Cannon Beach discussed what will be done if
kids are not going back to school?

JimP: That’s a huge topic statewide that is ongoing.

KathyK: The busses are running on regular schedule.  Cannon Beach has not
taken action to start the weekday shuttle service.  Street car running
through hasn’t been happening and there's no timeline to get it going.  In
the fall, there will be a Get There Challenge to encourage people to take a
different means of travel to get to work.  This year will include tracking
telecommuting hours.

GeorgeV: So the reason the shuttle hasn’t been running due to actions not
taken by the city?

KathyK: Yes, typically it starts around Sandcastle, but Sandcastle didn’t
happen this year so they haven’t selected a start date.

JeneePM: The Red Cross has added 2 more blood drives in Cannon Beach:
September 3 and December 8.  The Red Cross is trying to figure out hotels,
restaurants, etc. to partner with them in case of disasters.  If you would
like to partner, contact Jenee.  Because of COVID, we cannot put up
shelters to house people due to potential spread.  So we are looking for
places to assist with in case of fire, flood, etc.

KathyK: How is the parking in Cannon Beach?

HannahO: Not great, no changes.  Super busy.

KathyK: We are looking for a paved park-in-ride location.  Increase parking
outside the direct downtown area.  If you notice any spots, please notify
Kathy.

JeanieM: Reimagine Portland Project about racial justice and policy
changes.


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Wednesday Morning Zoom Meeting 22 July 2020. 8am
Participants: GeorgeV, JimP, KathyK, JeneePM, KyleG, MaryBethC, KenH
Number attending: 7
Notes by George Vetter

Note: Because Hannah was out of town, today's meeting login was different
than it was last week and will be next week. Sorry to anyone who had issues
getting logged in. When Hannah is in town, the login will always be the
same.

GeorgeV: Louise Lindsey Estate Sale: Come check out Louise's beautiful
textiles, art, baskets, and more this today Wednesday - Sunday, from
12-4pm.  All proceeds from the sale are going to fund Louise’s care costs.
Checks and cash accepted. Masks required! 3232 S. Hemlock (cross street is
W. Surfcrest). Photos at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dQqxd385me-6hxCxMBT-EpK-fPij0zz1uNyGvH31-vw/edit?usp=sharing
.

MaryBethC: Lots of people in town. People have been coming into and buying
at DragonFire Gallery - wearing masks.

KyleG: Lodging business has been good. Not filling up every day, like other
years but still good. Lots of last minute bookings.

JimP: Restaurant business is down due to lack of space to adhere to social
distancing. Restaurants have and are finding ways to seat people outside.

JimP: People are still reluctant to browse in shops. They are looking for
safety and will avoid places that do not appear so.

GeorgeV: Not all shops are down in sales. Some are up. Hopefully that will
continue after the government money stops coming.

KenP. Has sold 5000 of the 10,000 masks he was able to purchase. $18.50 per
box of 50 masks. Ken Potter 503-739-9540. chilkat.dist at hotmail.com

JimP: Chamber has given out 15,000 masks. Each week, businesses can make
their need request. Then pick masks up at the Chamber. Call 503-436-2623

GeorgeV: Brandon Ogilvie and Nancy McCarthy have announced plans to re-run
for their seats on the City Council. Has anyone else stepped up?

JimP: Not to my knowledge

KathyK; Sunset Empire Parks and Rec has a board opening. Contact Skylar
Archibald sarchibald at sunsetempire.com.

JimP: At yesterday's Chamber board meeting, officers were chosen - Pres
Greg Swedenborg, VP TJ Buehler, Secr Carly Dye, Treas Sheri Russell. Rest
of board are Lisa Spivey, Paul Tice, Michelle Duncan King, and Steve
Sinkler. One position is still open. Contact jim at cannonbeach.org

MaryBethC: Cannon Beach Chorus has been on hold during this pandemic. All
are looking forward to getting back together with director John Buehler

MaryBethC: As of today there have been 67 total cases of Covid-19 in
Clatsop County

JimP: Governor Brown has a press conference scheduled today at 11am

KathyK: Saw in Seaside Signal there have been car break-ins. Is that
something happening in Cannon Beach also?

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Wednesday Morning Zoom Meeting 15 July 2020. 8am
Participants: HannahO, ErikO, GeorgeV, JimP, KathyK, JeneePM, KyleG,
MaryBethC, AnnC, MargoD, PaulD, KenH
Number attending: 11
Notes by Hannah of Sea Breeze Court

Participants: HannahO, ErikO, GeorgeV, JimP, KathyK, JeneePM, KyleG,
MaryBethC, AnnC, MargoD, PaulD, KenH

JimP: Chamber breakfast meeting with Sam and Rick to discuss elementary
school and current COVID update.  Next month will hopefully be health
department.

GeorgeV: Is there a COVID update?

JimP:  Rick brought up that the majority of Clatsop County cases have
recovered with very little hospitalization.  Cases nationwide are on the
rise, but Oregon has been pretty steady.  There has been some stepping back
from opening procedures.

KathyK: Peter Roscoe wrote a good article about testing positive and then
going through quarantine.
https://www.dailyastorian.com/opinion/columns/guest-column-my-own-journey-through-quarantine/article_6d7b4ffc-c483-11ea-8eda-0f8a11b5e88f.html

GeorgeV: Interested in latest science as to how long the virus lives and
what it lives on, etc.

ErikO: Just got the word that I was negative for antibodies from the Red
Cross Blood Drive.

KathyK: I came back negative too, but there’s a lifespan for the
antibodies.

GeorgeV: Has anyone had one?

MaryBethC: Rick had to get one, he said it’s pretty invasive.  The swab
goes down your nose to your throat.

JeneePM: Thank the chamber for having the blood drive.  37 people scheduled
and 35 came.  29 pints were collected.

GeorgeV: We were out to Cannon Beach and worked on getting the house ready
that will be listed next week.  Hundreds of cars coming down.

MaryBethC: Coronavirus and new regulation, Ken does have the masks now and
if anyone needs disposable masks get in touch with him, they are $18.50/box
of 50 or $.37/each

JimP: The Chamber is giving out the allocation of masks today from the
State and County.  It is a limited supply of masks and we will run out
soon, so please start looking for your own supply.

JimP: Chamber of office is open and safety procedures are in place.
Numbers are way down with highest total at 50 people in the chamber.

GeorgeV: But you are probably seeing a big increase in phone traffic and
web traffic.

JimP: Yes, we have.  The hall rental has been difficult with lots of
cancellations. It’s very limited due to regulations.

GeorgeV: How many showed up to city council meeting?

ErikO: 4 in person, 20 on Zoom

GeorgeV: What is going on Kyle?

KyleG: I do social media for Escape Lodging and it was suggested I come to
the meeting.  Mask conversations on social media have been rough.  Ocean
Lodge and RV Park have been getting a lot of visitors that haven’t been
here before.

MargoD: Lots of people that should have been in Italy or Greece are now
coming here.

GeorgeV: Is there a rise in RV rentals?

KyleG: Bathrooms and pools are closed, so it has been busy with
self-contained renters.

GeorgeV: What about check-ins?  Are they doing contactless?

KyleG: Yes and limiting check-in times

ERikO: Is the laundry facility at the RV Park open?

KyleG: Yes, it is for limited hours and locations.

JimP: Staffing is a major issue for everyone.

MargoD: I have employees that are afraid to come back.

HannahO: The City Council work session was interesting about fireworks and
discrimination.

JimP: Creating a whole new event around dogs to draw people into town.  The
work going into spreading the message will take a lot of time and money to
do.  The messaging was out for this year and sharing it amongst all the
pages.

KyleG: I hadn’t thought you could have fireworks in town anyways.

JimP: There was a big uptick in reports and cases of them contact people.

MaryBethC: During the SOLVE cleanup on Saturday, I cleaned the dunes from
Washington to Gower and picked up mostly bits of fireworks.

JeneePM: SOLVE event was great, 33 people showed up and collected 265 lbs
of garbage of cans, bottles, fireworks, and dog bags.  4 were Cannon Beach
residents and others were visitors to town.

GeorgeV: What percentage of trash collected from the beach is from visitors
compared to boats?

JeneePM: Not a large percent of microplastics.  Mostly human debris from
visitors.

KenH: Lots of small bits of Styrofoam.  Everything we picked up in dunes
was strictly from visitors on the beach.

MaryBethC: Was there fewer cigarette butts or more?

JeneePM: There were fewer.  Another SOLVE event in 2 ½ weeks.

GeorgeV: How has been business in Cannon Beach?  Josh still has Surfbird
Restaurant at Village Centre for sale.

JimP: Businesses are open.  It’s different for each business.  Some are
doing better, others are at 80% down.  General consensus is that it is
down.  Hotels are doing pretty well, lot less reservation and more last
minute stop in.  Lot of people are around, but not a lot of business.

KyleG: About 10-12% down in rentals.  The Driftwood is doing well, meeting
goals from last year.

MaryBethC: At Dragonfire, lot of people are really positive about Cannon
Beach safety messages with masks, hand sanitizer, and limiting numbers of
people.

JimP: Make your money in the summer so you can make it through the winter.
October will probably be the time in which we all take a hard look at how
the summer was.

KathyK: Going into the winter, we’ll all see that this isn’t going away.

GeorgeV: If schools aren’t going back, we may see some more people coming
later in the season.

MaryBethC: I don’t think the city has the resources to carry to small
businesses through.  I think the federal government does have the resources
and should be helping.

HannahO: Has the city made any efforts to develop an emergency management
plan?

MaryBethC: Not sure, Bruce would be the person to ask.

KathyK: Determining the best ways for the federal government to directly
fund the small businesses, and the community needs to push the city to find
the best way for the funding to go through the CARES Act.

GeorgeV: Is there some type of collaboration between hotels and retailers,
since they are doing well?  Cross promotion, selling items in hotels for
the businesses.  Helps subsidize retail.

JimP: That is a great idea, not sure how to implement it.

KathyK: Delivery drivers will probably be open to collaborating with
hours.  In my new role, we are working to make communities walkable and
rideable to increase equity.  There are lots of options and information.

PaulD: Every other Thursday night we have a musical event at the park with
local/regional musicians.  The Bistro will have pulled pork and chili slaw
sandwich with wine and beer for box dinners.  It is not being advertised,
but by word of mouth.  Performers booked out till September, musicians are
receiving tips and good vibes.  It goes from 6-8pm.  John, Jay, and Mike
Corey for this week.

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For notes to prior meetings go to www.cannon-beach.net/wmm
George Vetter
Cannon-Beach Net <http://www.cannon-beach.net>
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503-739-1415
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