PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Parks and Beautification Committee was established in 2009 by combining two previously existing boards, the Beautification Committee and the Parks Committee, to create a more efficient committee. Applicants are appointed by the Reedsport City Council for three year terms from within the City of Reedsport. The duties include advising the City Council on issues concerning citywide beautification and City park properties, recommending amendments to the City Park Master Plan and the City Beautification Master Plan. This committee meets at least three times annually. Three representatives also serve on the City's Tree Board.
- Established - Resolution 2009-021
- Appointment - Appointed by City Council.
- Term – Staggered three-year terms.
- Size – At least 3 and no more than 5 citizens of Reedsport;
- Requirements – one member of the City Council; one member of the Planning Commission.
- Duties – Advise the City Council on issues concerning city wide beautification and City park properties.
- Meeting Schedule – Second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. (subject to change)
CITY TREE BOARD
The City Tree Board was established in 1993 by chapter 6.24 of the Reedsport Municipal Code. Applicants are appointed by the Reedsport City Council for three-year terms from within the City of Reedsport. The duties include advising the City Council on issues concerning trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. This board meets as needed. Three members are from Parks and Beautification Committee, one member from City Council and one member from Planning Commission.
- Established – Reedsport Municipal Code 6.24
- Appointment – Appointed by the City Council
- Term – Staggered three-year terms.
- Size – Five members; three members from the City’s Beautification Committee; one member from City Council; and one member from the Planning Commission.
- Requirements – All interested citizens.
- Duties – Advise the City Council on issues concerning trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas.
- Meeting Schedule – As needed, in conjunction with the City's Beautification Committee.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
The City of Reedsport is committed to conducting all meetings in compliance with Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (ORS 192.610–192.690). Members of the public who believe the City has not followed these requirements may file a grievance.
To submit a grievance:
Please provide a written statement describing the concern, the meeting date, and any relevant details. Grievances may be submitted by email to rbryan [at] cityofreedsport.org (rbryan[at]cityofreedsport[dot]org)
or by mail to:
City of Reedsport
Attn: City Recorder
451 Winchester Ave.
Reedsport, OR 97470
All grievances will be reviewed in accordance with state statute, and you will receive a written response.
For more information on Oregon’s Public Meetings Law, please visit the Oregon Government Ethics Commission website.