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    SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020 | 9A
DRAFT from page 1A
The draft includes re-
quirements for short term
rentals to apply for a license
while adhering to “Good
Neighbor Guidelines.” The
requirement would apply to
both new and existing rent-
al properties, with existing
rentals having until Oct. 1,
2020, to comply.
If a property receives
complaints, “the owner
and/or representative must
maintain a record of com-
plaints and actions taken
in response to each com-
plaint, as applicable, in an
electronic or written man-
ner deemed reasonable to
document the interaction,”
the draft read. “Such record
must then be made avail-
able for inspection by the
city within 48 hours after
request from the city ad-
ministrator.”
If a rental owner fails
to resolve the complaints,
they could be deemed a
public nuisance and have
their license revoked. A
full copy of the ordinance
can be found online at Siu-
slawNews.com.
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As Dunes City stressed, short-term rental proper- forms available on the web- the tax. Since then, the city
multiple changes needed to ties to ensure their voice is site or by phone. There are has been able to work with
be made to the ordinance heard in drafting regula- also openings on the Plan- the state on ensuring funds
ning Commission and the would be kept, but up-
and the councilors and city tions.
“I would like to see res- Budget Committee for area coming budget increases,
staff are looking for public
input for revisions, addi- idents attend that aren’t residents who want to get including PERS payments,
necessarily in agreement,” involved. In addition, there could make funding diffi-
tions and deletions.
“I for one would like Forsythe said. “It’s always will be a special session on cult.
to see a committee, and good to hear both sides. I’m Wednesday, July 8, at 5 p.m.
“This city will probably
get the information over surrounded by neighbors I for consideration of the cease to exist in three years,
to business owners to sit know on all sides. Anybody city’s fiscal year budget.
in my math, if we don’t have
down and talk
a way of rais-
about it,” said
ing revenue,”
Dunes
City
“I for one would like to see a committee, and get the infor- F o r s y t h e
Mayor Robert mation over to business owners to sit down and talk about it. said. “I’d like
Forsythe.
“If
... I would like to see residents attend that aren’t necessarily in to start these
you
remem-
conversa-
ber, when we agreement. It’s always good to hear both sides. I’m surrounded tions
be-
[spoke] about by neighbors I know on all sides. Anybody who has concerns, cause we ar-
this, we had two invite them in, too.”
en’t going to
businesses with-
— Dunes City Mayor Robert Forsythe have a good
in Dunes City
outcome if
that are dealing
we try and
with short-term rentals. who has concerns, invite
Finally, Forsythe present- tax people. So I would like
They were very adamant them in, too.”
ed the idea of creating an to spend these months try-
The city has already cre- additional committee with ing to figure out how to
that they had strong con-
tracts. I would like them to ated an Ad Hoc Committee members of the public.
raise revenue in a different
on short-term rentals, with
come in.”
“I’d like to start a com- fashion and manner, and
Some of the owners were a first meeting planned to mittee where we can sit and see if we can come up with
fearful that the city wanted be held at Dunes City Hall talk with business owners something unique and dif-
to ban short term rentals on Wednesday, July 15, at that exist in our city right ferent to support the city
outright, which is not the 5 p.m. Those interested in now, and anybody else that and its residents, other than
intention of the city.
attending have been re- would like to be involved, taxation. Whether that’s
Forsythe said, “They quested to contact the city to talk about how our city possible, I have no idea. It’s
were very much in favor beforehand, so the city can in general can raise revenue just a brainstorm.”
of sharing the rules and plan social distancing re- without taxing citizens and
Forsythe stated that he
regulations they have with- quirements.
brainstorm on how that would reach out to local
in their profession so that
In other news from might happen,” he said.
businesses owners to help
we might adapt that into a Dunes City Council meet-
In 2018, the city attempt- form a committee.
code or policy.”
ing, Mills gave a reminder ed to pass a small tax to
For more information
He also stressed the im- that “Volunteer of the Year” help secure funds from the about Dunes City, visit
portance of getting feed- applications were still being state, including cigarette dunescityhall.com.
back from neighbors of accepted, with nomination taxes. Citizens voted down
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seum, 278 Maple St. in His-
toric Old Town Florence,
will open on a limited basis
the weekends of July 4 and
5 as well as July 11 and 12.
Hours will be noon to 4
p.m.
The museum has put
specific coronavirus safety
measures in place. Visitors
are encouraged to bring
and wear masks, practice
safe distancing and use
available hand sanitizer.
People should keep in
mind the Museum Re-
search Library is available
by appointment only until
further notice.
Siuslaw Pioneer Muse-
um staff will reassess the
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Greater Florence Area
Special
Section
As Oregon continues reopening,
Lane County is in Phase 2, which al-
lows many businesses to come back
to work.
With so many changes, what is
your business doing to welcome in
the public, promote safety and get
back to the swing of things?
Siuslaw News’ Business Quarterly
is a chance for you to share with the
community your new hours, recent
developments, specials, virtual events
and more.
This quarterly section highlights
local businesses and economic devel-
opments.
From big anniversaries and events
to anecdotes about staff members,
volunteer initiatives and other news,
this is a chance for businesses to get
their stories to the public.
Business Quarterly has an ad and
submission deadline of Tuesday, July
7, and a publication date of Saturday,
July 11.
To advertise, call your representa-
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