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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 | 7A the meeting and I explained recognition of the work done Beale was clearly pleased (FEC). that I was wrong in using by Lon Beale, the owner of with the recognition and FEC Director Kevin ‘What you guys did with the the phrase ‘alt-right.’ It was Sand Master Park, to raise shared his thoughts with the Rhodes received approval at Prossers, and a few other peo- not my intention,” he said. the profile of sandboarding room. the Nov. 18, 2019, Florence ple that we know, would start “We have a different point of not only locally, but interna- “This is a feather in the City Council meeting to ini- a whole alt-right campaign,’” view on politics, on which he tionally: proverbial cap for Florence, tiate an in-house food and Bill read from the attorney’s has been very pub- beverage (F&B) letter. “In making that state- lic. But what I said service at the FEC. ment, you also asserted that wasn’t appropriate “We have a different point of view on politics ... . But what I Information pro- your accusation was based and that’s certainly said wasn’t appropriate and that’s certainly not what I meant. vided by Rhodes on facts that were a matter not what I meant. I really just meant right, ‘far right,’ but not ‘alt-right.’ And I at the November of public record. The truth I really just meant meeting indicated is that Bill and Katie Prosser right, ‘far right,’ but never meant to slander you in any way shape or form, with the the establishment are not part of any alt-right not ‘alt-right.’ And interpretations that go with skinheads, Nazism and all that of an in-house F&B movement, do not condone I never meant to stuff. That is not what I know you or respect you to be.” program would be alt-right ideology and do not slander you in any — Joshua Greene, Florence City Councilor “cost-neutral” and support the racist and vio- way shape or form, provide clients with lent agendas often associated with the interpre- a more inclusive ex- with the so-called alt-right tations that go with perience when con- movement. … Under these skinheads, Nazism and all “Whereas, Sandboarding and along with all of the other sidering booking an event at circumstances, my clients are that stuff. is a fun and unique board ones, it’s starting to look like the FEC. rightfully concerned that you “That is not what I know sport similar to snowboard- a peacock. I could not have Rhodes also stated during have harmed their reputation you or respect you to be.” ing that involves riding done this, of course, without his presentation that the in- and, moreover, your false Greene then stated he across or down a sand dune the support of various orga- crease in funding would be accusation has potentially would be in contact with the on a board; and whereas, nizations, many of them are offset by the revenues gen- harmed Mr. Prosser’s prac- Prossers’ lawyer to provide the world’s first sandboard represented here tonight,” erated during the next two tice as well.” him with a statement that park, Sand Master Park, was Beale said. “The community, years through revenue gen- Greene showed contrition would satisfy the couple’s re- established in January 2000 all the city offices and all of erated by an in-house F&B as he responded to the criti- quest. as an international destina- the people that have believed service. cisms leveled against him. The following proclama- tion attraction; and where- in us since day one — this is Resolution 1, 2020, would “I’d like to address this is- tion preceded public com- as, from its headquarters in a team effort and we do this provide the anticipated sue. I spoke with Bill before ments and was presented in Florence, Ore., sandboard- together. Florence, this is $167,500 in funding needed ing as a sport has radiated your win — a big win — and for the next two years to hire across the planet, inspiring it’s something to be proud of staff and to begin offering FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK many locations to embrace and something we can apply food and beverages to FEC this activity on both a recre- to other applications. I know, clients. ational and competitive level, like myself, you are looking The decision to begin to and whereas, as the epicen- to see what the future holds offer in-house F&B was made ter of sandboarding, Flor- for the Sand Board Capital of after a discussion which ence’s unique sand qualities, The World.” pointed out, that on occa- and sandboarding culture Beale received a standing sion, there was an unclear attract tens of thousands of ovation from those in atten- communication between sandboarders each year; and dance after his brief remarks. caterers and clients who had whereas, the impact of sand- Following this, Florence booked an event at the FEC. boarding on Florence’s repu- Area Chamber of Com- According to Rhodes, The tation throughout the world, merce President Neil Ecker option to purchase desired the local sandboarding cul- then presented a very posi- F&B directly from the facility ture, advancements in related tive marketing report to the where the event is held would gear, and the founding of the council, which highlighted make it easier to complete governing body of the Sand- the increased number of hits menu and food preparation. board World Tour, Dune on Travel Oregon’s website A request from local vet- Riders International, have and other media platforms. eran’s group Deeds of Valor their roots in Florence; and The rest of the agenda for prompted the consideration 180 FLORENTINE AVE. now, therefore, be it resolved the evening included an ap- of Resolution No. 2, 2020, Very well maintained 1991 Silvercrest manufactured home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and a large den located on a .25-acre site. It has a very large that by virtue of the authority proved request for a change which directed Public Works 24x32 oversized 2-car garage with nice landscaping and a large rear patio. vested in me as Mayor of the to Florence City Code relat- Director Mike Miller to sub- The home is conveniently located close to the clubhouse. $274,900 #11917 MLS#19699085 City of Florence, I do hereby ed to parking code violations mit a grant application to the proclaim Florence Oregon and a recommendation for state for support funding for “We’re next to the Bridge” the Sandboarding Capital of adoption of Resolution No. the installation of a new gate- the World and call upon our 1, Series 2020, which would way and a small park at the 100 Hwy. 101 citizens to celebrate and pro- amend the budget and food Florence Municipal Airport. See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com COAST REAL ESTATE mote the sport of Sandboard- service operations for the The request for the ap- 541-997-7777 ing.” Florence Events Center proval to participate in the COUNCIL from page 1A grant request was given at a November meeting, and the final wording for the joint re- quest was formally approved on Monday. In addition, the purchase of an undeveloped plot of land in the Pacific View Busi- ness Park was also approved as the council had met in ex- ecutive session earlier in the day to discuss the particulars of an offer made by Stonefield Investments LLC to purchase Lot No. 22 at the park. Stonefield Investments is owned by Robbie Wright, who is the chairperson of the Florence Community and Economic Development Committee, and his firm of- fered to purchase Lot 22 for $130,525, with rebate incen- tives that would lower the fi- nal price by $30,000. City Manager Erin Reyn- olds supported the purchase, citing the prices recently paid for similar plots in the area. Councilors authorized Reynolds to move forward with the sale and there were no public comments offered regarding the sale. As the meeting drew to a close, city councilor com- mitments regarding Florence Municipal Court observa- tions and ex-officio assign- ments were discussed by Reynolds and will be final- ized at a future meeting. Reynolds also announced there will be a change in the 2020 State of the City address. This year, in addition to the annual address by the mayor, there will be a “City Expo” component to the evening, which will include presenta- tions from organizations that operate in Florence. The State of the City Ad- dress and the new “City Expo” is scheduled to take place at the FEC, 715 Quince St., on Thursday, Jan. 30. The next Florence City Council meeting is tenta- tively scheduled for Jan. 27 at Florence City Hall, 250 High- way 101. 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