City Council Meeting
The Florence City Council will meet Monday evening, October 20th, continuing a public hearing on the proposed right-of-way vacation tied to the Elm Park Planned Unit Development. Councilors will also consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications to the Oregon Department of Aviation — one for the airport’s Beacon and Lighted Wind Cone Replacement Project, and another for a Drainage Improvement Project. Meeting materials and agenda details are available on the City’s website at ci.florence.or.us/council. The session begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall and will be streamed online.
Public Hearing: Elm Park Right-of-Way Vacation
Florence City Council will hold a final public hearing Monday on Ordinance No. 12, Series 2025, which would vacate a 20-by-270-foot unimproved alley in Block 57 of the Central Park subdivision as part of the Elm Park Planned Unit Development. The proposal, initiated by the City, received a unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission. Staff determined the alley provides no public connectivity or utilities and that vacating it would remove a long-term maintenance burden for the City. If approved, the property will be divided among adjacent parcels, with the ordinance taking effect November 20th.
Skimmer Scam Update
Florence Police have released an update on the credit card skimmer found at the 7-Eleven on October 13th. Investigators say the device was placed on the store’s card reader at 4:05 p.m. and later discovered around 9 p.m. The skimmer was installed on the payment terminal closest to the front doors. Police advise anyone who made purchases during that five-hour window to check their bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity. While the skimmer appeared identical to the real reader, no hidden camera was found. Officials say using tap-to-pay remains the safest way to avoid having your card data stolen.
Dunes City Ballots
Ballots are on their way for the November 4th Special Election, but only voters in Dunes City will receive them locally. The Lane County Elections office says ballots have been mailed and should arrive within the next few days. Residents who don’t receive theirs by the end of next week should contact Lane County Elections. Ballots can be returned by mail, dropped off at a 24/7 ballot box in Dunes City, or delivered directly to the Lane County Elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can track their ballots online at oregonvotes.gov/MyVote.
