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1. by being open about what the concerns and parameters are
2. Opening the process, as the city Manager has been doing.
3. See the Manzanita police more.
4. active listening and careful explanation of how your decisions throughout the process reflect what you’ve heard
5. Sound governance has been evident since we moved here full time in 2014. Sure blips occurred but, the general efforts and results have gained my trust. Trust can be increased by encouraging participation in all City meetings. Past numbers would indicate weak attendance at all local government meetings.
6. Continue with transparency and confidence in vision. Listen, adapt, but be willing to make firm decisions and execute against them without feeling the need to please everyone as that’s never going to happen. We elect mayor and city council. Once they decide on something, let’s go. Ensure we are listening to Manzanita citizen voices first – not rural Tillamook County, Nehalem or others that rant on social media. The community is for everyone, but residents AND property paying homeowners that contribute to the tax base and have equal interest as residents should have equal voice. Some full-time residents may suggest their opinion is greater than second home owners. No. Second home owners contribute a great deal, including paying taxes for services they use much less than full-time residents. We could argue this point forever, but for any outcome that is funded with tax payer dollars, the constituency must be defined as those that pay property tax to the city.
7. Good process, transparent on costs
8. Being transparent
9. Hmm, well to begin with transparency for me is #1. No “back door” deals where we who will be paying for this are left out of the complete loop. Use my tax $$$ wisely and efficiently
10. You already have my trust.
11. Honesty, transparency, creativity, efficiency, and intelligence. All of which have been characteristic of Manzanita governance.
12. Transparency, listening, making ‘seven-generation’ decisions that protect our natural environment, honor the interests of full time residents, resist projects from monied developers
13. Listen to the voice of the community. Keep the good of the residents first in all decisions not the incoming builders with plans to change the temperature of the city.
14. I appreciate the way we are able to participate in the process. It feels like we are being heard. This is definitely a step in the right direction.
15. Follow the comprehensive plan until a new one is created
16. Open communication and involvement with the community. Decisions in the past have been made by city leaders as if they know best for the rest of us. Personal conflict of interest must be avoided.
17. By being open and not shutting down opposition
18. By being honest, transparent, doing what the people want, not waste time or money.
19. That’s a weird and off-putting question to lead with. Who is the “we”? The city council? Architects?
20. Pony. I want a pony.
21. listen without dismissing the concerns of people who live here. be accountable if you mess up and total transparency moving forward.
22. By putting the quality of life of the residents as your main priority
23. By providing clear, detailed information throughout the process
24. You have it.
25. Timely and transparent correspondence including visuals, video, FAQs etc.
26. You have it.
27. Deeds, not words. It’s what you actually do that matters. Don’t say one thing and not do it, or not follow through with promises.
28. Be upfront about why the previous processes did not work. And how this new restart is specifically addressing those reasons. Publish the new process including all costs, timelines, and milestones (with deliverables). More transparency. Publish a regular “Underhill Project” newsletter to keep citizens informed.
29. Transparent sharing of information, facts and figures. Timely, accurate responses to questions that are raised. Multiple opportunities for community input, including for people who are not full time residents in Manzanita. 
30. ?
31. By listening to not just the local permanent residents but also to property owners who are part time residents.we are also part of the community.
32. Provide thoughtful design while listening to the concerns of your local citizens.
33. Open conversationt
34. Be upfront and honest with the community
35. By listening to input from varied citizens and being open about all aspects of the process. And, from listening to the 36 minutes of the town hall type presentation I think you are headed in the right direction.
36. Learn how to create a proper survey. Nobody answers open ended questions. Especially 5 on step 2 of 33. And how on earth are you going to derive any meaningful statistics from open ended questions? Stop wasting my tax payers money. Survey monkey has an entire educational site to teach you to create proper surveys: https://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/writing-survey-questions/
37. Be financially responsible. Be patient. Don’t try to solve a 30 year problem over night. Hopefully the city has saved money to help make the project possible. That is what individuals need to do when engaging in projects. From video it sounds like increasing the number of short term rentals is the best way to increase review (if needed). Please do not increase taxes.
38. Transparency in the decision-making process. Input that is used in decision-making from a range of stakeholders
39. Continue a policy of transparency and provide access to city financials.
40. A simple and direct comparison of costs and features of your preferred new build with a comparable remodel option.
41. By publishing the results of the survey and following through Listening to the residents needs/wants Informing the residents of all meetings/discussions on local issues, land use changes, etc.
42. Honest communication
43. You already have!
44. Integrity in the overall planning process. 
45. Transparency and interaction
46. I think you have it ready
47. It looks like you have a good handle on that, building community input meetings along the way.
48. By following through on Your word to reduce the number of MOTELS/str’s /planned trail directly impacting MY QUALITY OF LIFE.
49. honest communication. effort to be transparent. 
50. Stop telling me why we need a city hall. Show me that the city has seriously looked at alternatives, i.e. old city hall major remodel or tear down or buying land to West of city hall and build beautiful full city hall on our Main Street, show us point to point comparison of rebuild vs. new on Underhill, and please don’t try to use a few feet of height will make a tsunami difference. Case in fact is 1/2 of old city hall property is outside of inundation zone. The inundation zones are great estimates, but having lived in Japan, we know those blue lines are nice, but do not mean anything really.
51. Open, honest and comprehensive communication. Make decisions giving consideration to opinions of all proerty owners both full and part time.
52. Be transparent in all that you do. Listen to citizens and then do based on what you’ve heard.
53. You already have it.
54. Keep doing what you’re doing
55. The existing council and mayor cannot. The damage has been done. Hopefully the new mayor and council will try to be trustworthy
56. Establish process, publish results, timelines in plain English with little professional lingo. 
57. Give me 1 million dollars

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1. Everything you can
2. It is filling up with out of state folks that ruined their cities and will do the same here. They have no civic pride.
3. It has changed radically because of the influx of visitors during Covid, and the marked increase in STRs. It is now all about greed, big houses that can bring in lots of money, and not caring about the town and residents.
4. that the community loves the beauty of our natural environment – that community assets like the Hoffman Center, the Pine Grove community hall, and even the golf course are all relatively simple and understated – none over-impose themselves on the community
5. The local culture continues to parallel the nation as a whole. No direct involvement, yet many conversation and opinions voiced on social media and in private discussions. I cannot share much about local culture beyond what was previously mentioned.
6. I’m sure you all know this well. Don’t let the loudest voices win over the silent majority. Focus on your constituency of tax-paying home owners (not only full-time residents, but those that pay the property taxes – and likely the TLT payments – that fund a vast majority of the city’s budget). Recognize and actively ignore those toxic voices in the community. They do not represent a proactive, constructive approach. They are bitter after losing elections and not getting their way. Waste of time.
7. We are a second home owner but we believe that Manzanita needs a municipal building that will work for the long term.
8. Its a toxic place to be because of the loud minority
9. We are losing our small village culture where we would know most of our neighbors and people of all backgrounds could afford to live and work here. We need our absentee owners to be invested in the community.
10. We used to be a very diverse community. Over the last few years, we have seen a huge influx of wealthy individuals alter the culture here. Huge homes, bids for multi unit, unmanaged hotels, loss of who we were. We were a small village with-a unique character. We should not lose sight of that…….EVER
11. The small-town culture is under a lot of stress from growth, old-timers aging out, and the recent influx of lots of money. This is a humble community that only millionaires can now move to.
12. Is there a culture? It’s a retirement beach town. It’s generally dog friendly
13. Toxicity of some seem to outweigh the many
14.  Values include: community, quiet, protection of our natural environment.
15. Keep the natural areas, stop building for sheer profit. Let’s not turn this small town community into yet another tourist town. While economy does need tourist dollars, the needs full time residents need to remain first in decisions. 
16. Recognize that it currently is represented by aged, rich people. It’s missing the old coastal small cottage theme
17. There is a tension here between those who want to profit from Manzanita’s resources and desirability, without regard for quality of life, and those who want to protect Manzanita from becoming spoiled from exploitation. There is a split between those who have come here for prestige and exclusivity, and those who want a well-rounded town with a mixture of ages, incomes and services for everyone. Tourism is already draining the resources that should be available to the residents first. We are already experiencing a loss of quality in residential life due to poor, narrow roads, a lack of basic services and workers. Traffic, noise and over-crowding are already poor during 60% of the year.
18. The bitter self entitled minority seem to be taking over this town now
19. Manzanita’s allure depends on protecting its trees, wildlife and small beach homes. The wholesale destruction of these resources has been permitted appallingly. Huge houses going up everywhere, with old-growth trees being cut down. This is wrong and will destroy the character of the town. Art and culture are highly valued, as is our natural environment. I can’t understand why these homes are being happily approved.
20. The community seems divided and angry at times. There also seems to be a problem with who counts as a community member. 
21. People who live here are openly grateful and feel lucky to be here. We are in paradise and we don’t want it spoiled. Any change brings that threat.
22. We really need a blimp
23. it’s a lot like middle school in both bad and good ways.
24. We are living here because the small town atmosphere is very important. Many of us are retired, educated and senior citizens. The population is growing and many new residents are younger, not retired and able to work from home. However, the amount of short term rentals has changed the culture in many ways.
25. We are proud of our community, we value the quiet nature of the village, we have a vibrant arts scene, we welcome visitors, and we want to be well prepared for natural disasters that are specific to this region.
26. Contrarian
27. The resident composition, the age and history of the town, its homes and commercial spaces, the rise and fall of population during peak times, the desire to stay small, quaint, spirited and artsy, and the challenges we face (staffing, traffic issues, expansion).
28. There is a lot of community interest and awareness. THose of us who move here pre- or post- retirement often have a lot of energy and are happy to become involved. But there are strains: Income disparity, an older population who is fearful about rising taxes (“we don’t want city hall to be a taj mahal”), irritation as more people are here more of the time and suddenly note the STR noise or parking issues, stress about voting rights (yep, it in our little corner of the world), lack of service providers and workplace housing…. I have one voice, and other voices should be heard. But there seems to be a contingent of people who only want their perspective heard — it is national, not just local.
29. It’s fractured somehow. If there is someway to try to find a sliver of agreement on something, and build from there, that might help start a productive conversation. Manzanita is at a tipping point of growth and the choices and decisions made in the next few years will have big consequences and the comprehensive plan is critical to helping guide us to what we want to become.
30. Transparency is valued. S
31. I’ve most recently become almost a full time resident of Manzanita and work on neighborhood emergency preparedness. While my husband and I live more in Manzanita, we have a small flat in Portland. There is definitely a “divide” between people who are full-time residents. For some (not all for sure) it’s like their voices matter more. There is also, I think, an underlying resentment of “day trippers”. People recognize that Manzanita is a “resort” community but resent the crowds. I get that. We purchased property in Manzanita years ago because of the “small village” like feel and enjoy the lack of commercial entities. Manzanita is not Cannon Beach or Seaside, and doesn’t aspire to be like them which is a good thing.
32. The 20% of homeowners who are full time seem to have had a no growth mentality for a least the last 30 years I’ve been a property owner.  growth’s gonna happen, how do we manage it intelligently
33. We like the small town feel and hope to keep it. Tourism is a big part of Manzanita. Weekends, holidays and summer is what makes local businesses stay alive. But it is also nice when those people are gone, peace and quiet is welcome.
34. The culture in Manzanita is changing due to outside pressures coming off the heels of the pandemic. A lot of these changes were bound to happen but were sped up due to the pandemic. I think a lot of the unrest in town is due to these changes and people don’t like change. It’s incumbent upon the city leaders to respect this attitude but also to press through and respond to these changes. It’s not easy but standing still and always looking to the past is not an option. 
35. Way too many short term rentals and no available long term 
36. We are a friendly community that values the “small village “. We welcome tourists but we live here and that livability trumps most everything else 
37. That it is changing. 
38. Manzanita is a small town. Not many people live here full time.
39. Community, inclusion, recognizing needs of full-time, part-time residents and tourists A
40. We value sustainability but if 70% of our city funds are derived from short term rentals we are at the mercy of the capitalistic culture.
41. It’s a diverse mixture of socioeconomic retirees and affluent part time second home owners who have quite different lifestyle expectations.
42. When we purchased our home 8 years ago it felt much more like a village and now it feels like a tourist town with McMansions going in, no consideration of traditional coastal building and fitting in with the community. Also, it shouldn’t be based solely on the tourist industry. I have found most of the local citizens I have spoken to are not in favor of so much focus on tourism in the community. Time to re-think the rules of the STR and vacant second homes, especially with so many people looking for a place to live! New tax structure so you don’t have to rely on STR fees????
43. It’s changing
44. We are a weekend retreat from large cities
45. Multiracial, divided (highlanders/lowlanders) local businesses vs corporate, private ownership vs short term rental …
46. Varied peoples and interests
47. I care a lot about Manzanita, but I’m not a resident. I own a second home here which is currently in the STR program. I understand that some residents feel that STRentals have become too prevalent. Possibly they are correct.
48. It’s an involved, educated, artistic group of people who value community.
49. this resident hopes we can maintain a small town feel and still grow larger.
50. Not everyone uses computers or smart phones. Even many of the citizens who do have computers have no understanding of using Zoom. There are many great ideas that our citizens have, but many are too costly. Keep cost first in mind always.
51. How full time and part time residents both relate to the state of the community and vision and plans going forward.
52. We are a community with a wide variety of ideas and values. Some appear myopic in there view, others have a broader view.
53. The citizenry consists of more — many more — than those who live here full time.
54. It seems polarized
55. The residents of Manzanita demand transparency from their city government, particularly with regard to fiscal matters. August 31, 2022 3:31 pm
    Loud talkers are not necessarily the majority opinion.
56. Manzanita was established as a resort. Population is older and mostly retired. Volunteerism is used to run the city and local institutions to a great degree. 80+% of Manzanita homes are 2nd homes Only about 700 full time residents. Tourists from surrounding areas visit Manzanita even if they aren’t renting local houses/hotels–so heavy volume of “day-trippers”. 17.5% cap on Short Term Rentals outside of the Commercial zone. Small town atmosphere is important to residents. High level of education of residents. Political divides in Manzanita tend to be along the lines of local issues, like is Fore-Dune View Grading ethical? or, Do we need more trees? rather than along left-right politics.
57. Entitled is the way 
58. Its TOXIC

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1. Attractive and welcoming; functional
2. Clean healthy environment out of the impact Zone, built to last.
3. Minimalist. There’s no need for a big building with all kinds of facilities. Just basic space. It’s not a social gathering place. It’s for a few city workers to do their jobs.
4. Think long term and serve the community. Multi-use.
5. Inviting, multi-purpose, organic.
6. a safe and inspiring workspace for staff, and welcoming hub for consumers of city services – practical but not showy – it should reflect the community’s interests in the arts, the environment, and social justice – it should also recognize that the community has thrived for many years with a substandard city hall, so the bar is rather modestly set for what we need
7. Two priorities: Safe, comfortable office space and a council chamber for up to 75 participants. A concentrated effort providing usable emergency supply storage.
8. Keep it simple. Have required service locations and offices, but a significant amount of the space be flexible for current and unknown future needs. Don’t over-design it. Simplicity and flexibility.
9. Safe, practical place for employees to work but with an artistic flair that reflects the quality community Manzanita is.
10. A new sturdy building to last 60+ years, ( do not rebuild the existing…. We have enough old buildings). It should suit todays needs with room for future expansion.
11. It should reflect the character of Manzanita. Useful and well designed for those that work there and guests. Modern with a wise selection of natural materials; be they stone, woods and metals. Inviting and warm.
12. Relaxed, maybe modular in the sense that maybe a few smaller buildings is better than one big one.
13. Minimal, earthquake ready, welcoming.
14. Staffed with knowledgeable people. Shows the history od our city.
15. Understated, light-filled and airy, welcoming, a design that is not quickly dated
16. Simple. The old city hall worked. A new one doesn’t need to be a lot more.
17. Simple, practical, reflecting our history and the beautiful environment. It should be very useful and flexible. Having emergency supplies is very important. Fancy, show-piece architecture with high ceilings and unused spaces that require excess energy costs should be avoided. It should be a “village” inspired building, unpretentious and reflecting our history. We are an artistic community, so including local artworks would be desirable.
18. Large enough to function efficiently and safely and accommodate multiple needs, but not ostentious.
19. It should be accessible to people of all abilities in all areas.
20. Functional Charming in a beach town way
21. It should be built inside a blimp
22. small and sustainable. it should be part of the natural environment and built to last.
23. It must function as a reflection of the community it serves. Easy to navigate for the seniors.
24. Highly functional for city management and public service needs, space for community meetings, equipped for emergency services to a large number of people, attractive design, built for long-term use.
25. Serves the employees and the citizens
26. Lots of windows, a Northwest woodsy feel, lots of natural flora and fauna, easy access for people with all sorts of mobility challenges, information center with fliers, computers, etc., city meeting rooms, quarterly events for residents, good lighting, high ceilings – should feel like a community center, not a bank. The SWCC in SW Portland comes to mind.
27. Personally, I’d like a building that is functional, that would still meet needs in 10-20-30 years, that is attractive (Columbia bank is a good example of a commercial building that fits and is attractive). I want our police and city management to have workspaces that are clean, attractive, and workable. I would really like there to be growing from for meeting space. It should integrate with the environment.
28. A nice looking space that is welcoming and large enough to hold all the city employees, with a place for the community to gather.
29. The building should meet the basic requirements of city staff, public safety, and emergency management. And provide for public meetings. Be CSZ-proof. Modular, flexible for changing or expanding needs. Multi-use areas inside and out. Be aesthetically similar to other MZ buildings such as Columbia Bank, the library. Not like the USBank or post office buildings.
30. Functional, well-constructed, architecturally pleasing. This building should have all of the technological elements necessary. With limits to funding, there may be parts that could be constructed later or added on. It should also have the appropriate public meetings spaces. Solar should also be considered. 
31. Along the lines of the bank across from lumber yard
32. It should be like the center of the community. Its where city government runs the affairs of the city. But it should also be where people gather for meetings, for emergency shelter when needed. It is also where people should feel welcomed in this safe zone. Building should be multi story to accommodate services like the emergency neighborhood group for meetings. Also should have space for storage for emergency equipment, food, water and what is needed for an emergency. It should have an Emergency communication room for Ham radio operations.
33. It should be something that is in keeping with architectural themes throughout town and it should also be something that addresses the local citizens needs.
34. Nothing elaborate just the office
35. Functional, not ugly
36. It should fit the needs of a small town governing body but not be more than needed. We are not a place for others to come here to meet. People come here to relax and enjoy, not to have conferences. 
37. Civic building should be at scale to manage a small town.
38. Multi-functional, acknowledges Native American local history, provides practical space for city business.
39. A hub for local discourse and a functional office space for city services.
40. We need a simple City Hall for staff and public officials to conduct our business.
41. It should conform to a traditional Oregon coastal architecture, e.g. cedar shake and local woods. (Like the Columbia Bank building). And no carpeting! 
42. Open to the community to use
43. Affordable and stunning
44. Not a Moselleim but a building meeting the needs of primarily tax paying local residents.
45. Efficient and built to accomadate future needs
46. It should be easily accessible to all. It would be nice if it could fit in esthetically with a “coastal” appearance.
47. It should be welcoming, energy efficient, functional.
48. LOW KEY and unpretentious A
49. modern design, sustainable as much as possible.
50. It should be simple.
51. Single story with sufficient space capable of modification for future growth needs. Council room that is big enough for large meetings, municipal court and for indoor emergency use. Adequate space for the police department with input from the chief and officers as to what is needed. Peole6 who work in the building know more about what is needed than an architect.
52. Simple and open in design. Welcoming
53. A place to conduct civic affairs and, just as importantly, to meet and socialize with friends and neighbors. it shouldn’t be a business-only place where people don’t want, or can’t, linger and chat.
54. Attractive, safe for workers, out of tsunami zone. It should include meeting space as well as storage for emergency provisions.
55. The absolute bare minimum that gets the job done, for the least expenditure of public monies A
56. Pretty much like original plan, but smaller public space. Good N.W. style architecture
57. Simple architectural lines. Form follows function. Function: house city government workers, police department. Allow room for citizens to gather, indoors and out. Building should be easily added on to for future uses. Outdoor spaces should be kept adaptable for multiple uses with little effort. Ecologically sound systems should be incorporated into building(s); Building should be built to last many decades.
58. Like a castle, with a moat. Well… Mostly the moat, castle isnt as important
59. Large and in charge

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1. Public Safety
2. I would like to see income appropriate housing for city employees and 
3. none 
4. depending on how much of the total site is used for municipal services, I would like to see the development of indoor/outdoor community meeting space (small meetings inside, possible the opportunity for hybrid gatherings that utilized both indoor and outdoor space, and development of the current farmer’s market site for multiple similar uses
5. An ice rink
6. Let’s get the safe comfortable office space and see how the funding survives for other considerations. We do not need to plan for bells and whistles based on available funding.
7. Service area for walk-ins / appointments, offices for city staff, meeting room(s), location for court proceedings (again how can we have flex use space), large open space that can be used for various gatherings, disaster relief, staging for whatever issue may arise. Think like large steel structure. Lastly, if space and budget allow, covered outdoor space for basketball court, playground, etc. – like the covered area at Nehalem Elementary School. It rains a lot – give people a place to gather that is covered.
8. Work force housing. A partnership with housing nonprofits like NW Housing Alternatives, Habitat for Humanity and Mercy Housing NW to provide affordable housing for employees in our community. Space for Farmers Market.
9. Worker housing is a must! It will create city income which is also a big must have! Yes the city will own and manage… lets be innovative! A small park green space with picnic tables a and public bathrooms for people coming into town.
10. Public safety forums, perhaps a place for larger city sponsored BBQ’s. Tourist information, and guidelines.
11. If possible some sort of accommodation for summer workers.
12. Farmer’s Market, workforce housing.
13. Farmers market, park, green space, gathering site for emergencies
14. It’s a large lot. Let it become a green space of some kind. 
15. Meeting room space, easy access to resident information.
16. A place for community to meet and have craft fairs or classes.
17. I can’t answer that without knowing what is planned.
18. Door to door City service via Blimp 
19. some workforce housing. a permanent site for the farmers market that would be partially covered. native plants.
20. I think the Council members will decide.
21. Workforce housing
22. Volunteer programs for maintaining the beauty of Manzanita and the running of its city business. Programs for assisting the elderly, the impoverished/houseless, the mentally ill and children lacking access to proper nutrition, education, clothing, etc.
23. I liked some of the ideas of the first proposal (that got turned down) with meeting spaces and even rentable areas.
24. Perhaps a garden, a place for emergency services after a major disaster, multi-purpose uses.
25. It is a very large site. Consider dividing the site to allow more financially (to the city) productive uses. Farmer’s Market. Large multi-use area. Ability to have small outside meetings.
26. Given the community involvement in emergency preparedness, the City Office site should include space for the storage of emergency supplies and equipment, particularly communication equipment. It would be great of have a “command center” or some kind of space that could be utilized for this activity if necessary. Affordable housing should also be considered on the city site. I don’t know if it’s cost effective to think that it could be constructed as part of the city hall project but there should be creative ways that the City of Manzanita can incentivize the construction of affordable housing. 
27. Hot dog stands, 3 of them
28. Pretty much mentioned it above.
29. Just the city offices
30. Available to the community for meetings, small groups
31. None. I am open to hear about any good ideas.
32. Community meeting space, space for local non-profit use, emergency gathering location with some supplies
33. I’m not sure we have the luxury to consider other uses.
34. Just leave it open at this point in time.
35. Continuation of the Farmers Market including the music venue A Meeting/Community Hall August
36. Unclear
37. A rentable venue similar to Seaside
38. Manzanita police service…
39. I think the Farmers Market fits in well. Maybe some garden areas.
40. Space for emergency response. I like having Farmers Market there.
41. Just how many programs do WE need in a town of 500 registered voters? Less is usually more
42. Office area, police area and council hall, but not a huge theater. Wired to allow full use of hybrid, broadcasted Zoom meetings, while allowing in person.
43. Municipal Court Police Department Large and small meeting rooms. Storage for emergency equiptment
44. Rooms to rent for activities and meetings etc…
45. Space for farmers markets or other events. Property set aside for long term workforce housing.
46. None 
47. Farmers market, evc storage, park.
48. Citizen gathering space. Farmers Market continuing on property Music, Movies, Community Events Adaptable for Emergency Use in cases of fire, earthquake, tsunamis, etc. 
49. I’d like to see it open and available to listen to every thought in my head and then to take immediate action that I am not responsible for

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1. No
2. The Library and Columbia Bank, are excellent examples of costal vernacular architecture that also touch on the culture of or first peoples. 
3. Keep it simple and functional, no bells and whistles.
4. Annex Pine Ridge Subdivision
5. Some consideration for underground human waste storage is paramount. The Underhill site is a designated “Temporary Encampment” for displaced persons following a disaster. Planning for waste storage can be done at very reasonable costs if associated with the initial construction phases. Costs are more critical than a pleasing design. Functional rings loud in my opinion.
6. see above 
7. No specifically.
8. A simple northwest wood beam design.
9. As above, a good fit for our village. Warm welcoming and compatible with the natural surroundings. 
10. In the spirit of respecting the residential areas adjacent to the site, and in the spirit of a small coastal town: – Please minimize noise and light pollution. – Position vehicle entrances as far east as possible.
11. I’m thinking pods (not those white things in Portland, but something beachy) for summer help to rent out that have access to bathroom and kitchen facilities in a larger common area. Can’t think of a use for the pods during the winter so maybe they don’t need cold weather features like full heating and insulation.
12. Minimal footprint that embraces the future of virtual services and remote ‘work from home’ staffing. Earthquake ready.
13. no 
14. I live in a very desirable, planned neighborhood in Manzanita (Classic Street Cottages designed by Ross Chapin). We have many visitors walk through to see our houses because they are a pleasant, desirable scale that encourages interaction, beauty and simplicity. Buildings that blend into the natural environment fit best in a community.
15. I see no value in rescuing a Quonset hut — itself more of a temporary structure than an architectural wonder.
16. It shouldn’t be an eyesore, physically intrusive or some ultra modern block building. Beautiful garden spaces and benches would be nice.
17. Having the entire operation in a blimp would make us the most cutting edge city in the world plus wouldn’t need parking nor the need for a police station as you all would be above the city and could do everything via lazers
18. save the quonset hut.
19. Simplicity of design. Mid-century modern.
20. No. I am impressed with the work that has been done so far. 
21. Just get rid of that eyesore of a ww2 military dome
22. See above about design elements.
23. Since there is no place for general comments, I’ll provide some here. These are all nice, pretty pictures of generally inviting outdoor spaces. Yes, the area surrounding the new building should definitely be upgraded from what is currently on the site. However, I think most people are much more concerned about the building itself rather than outside amenities. Starting here does not bode well for the rest of the process. It would have been valuable and informative for me to have pictures of other small town civic buildings.
24. Not really. I do think including solar would be important.
25. Beachy designed September 1, 2022 
26. Not really
27. None
28. Re style the existing structure
29. Windows and trees
30. Tasteful, but not extravagant.
31. I agree with idea of a phased approach. Save money for future phases.
32. No
33. Like the idea of making green spaces accessible.
34. No.
35. I would like to see dark sky compliant lighting. The lighting in town (US Bank building is obnoxious). I would like to see the stars at night, not the glow from businesses/residences.
36. No I’m not informed
37. It seems to me a modular might be the most affordable…
38. Rustic Modern but BEACH MOTIF
39. Not currently, just that it should fit Manzanita
40. Use Cannon Beaches City Hall NOT Rockaway as a good place to start
41. i appreciate the development in northern Cal known as Sea Ranch and hope we can model our building on that style.
42. Smart building that we can afford.
43. I am not completly convinced that all of the existing structures need to.be demolished. With a new outside skin or shell the quonset hut building would work well for storage of emergency equiptment and City maintance equiptment.
44. Don’t do it on the cheap, or we’ll end up, sooner than we think, we a building like the one it’s replacing.
45. Public/private partnership for workforce GP housing. 
46. Get rid of the garbage structures there now.
47. If a remodel of the existing buildings is not being considered, then I will in no way support this project 
48. See answer 3
49. Building should be of simple design, but high quality to combine longevity with architectural interest. Landscape should be of high quality as well, perhaps selecting botanically unusual plant specimens that are simple to maintain (low-water, etc.) Maintain large open spaces in landscape design to allow multiple uses Align building for maximum solar power use, along with best views of property when inside. 
50. Yes, it should be built for $342.16 my cousins best friend Manny says that is a reasonable price and he could do it cheaper. He should know, he watches the Home & Garden channel full time. 

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1. No apparent outside seating areas; benches or picnic tables, covered shelters
2. No one sits on the grass on the coast it is to wet 905% of the year. Stay away from California thinking, we have a wet, wet environment.
3. I’m not clear on what this is. I don’t see a building, so I don’t know how this fits into the whole picture.
4. Looks nice. Not very functional. 
5. Mundane
6. This image has nothing to do with our area or the likely site. 
7. Significant maintenance 
8. Plantings are too fussy – low maintenance natives would be better.. In this climate, folks won’t use a wet lawn much, what with a long rainy season, frequent heavy dew year round, and irrigation during the dry months.
9. poor use of space 
10. Native landscaping and bio-swales. 
11. unrealistic. No water feature please! Water is an issue!
12. No grass please. 
13. Open space not a priority for the site 
14. What are we looking at here? There’s no building. This doesn’t look anything like the landscape where city hall will be located. 
15. I’m not sure what this is meant to convey. That city hall development will be in a park-like setting? Not necessary. The whole town is a park set between two state parks. 
16. Perfect landing spot for a blimp

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1. Again, no real place for meetings or groups 
2. t0 much grass
3. Better. Easier to maintain. Clearer and more useful spaces.
4. Pleasing images but, not as critical as a functional building. We are not Carmel Ca.
5. we have plenty of natural, unspoiled and unstructured beauty in every direction, so that’s not as necessary here. Covered area – court, playground, etc for rainy day use
6. Clean straight forward design S
7. Outside seating is great. Please consider a mix of covered and uncovered seating. In this climate, outside conversations and small meetings can be had year round. The tall grass would make most of the site unusable except for looking at. Seems like a waste, although it would certainly be cheap. Avoid planting dense evergreen trees (cedar, spruce, etc.). They are no fun to be next to or underneath until they are huge and have been limbed up some.
8. poor use of space
9. Outdoor gathering space for community events like farmers market, music, community performances.
10. Keep it natural and green S
11. No grass please. Concrete looks too urban and gets mildew. Less landscape maintenance and more social space outdoors would be better suited.
12. Open space not a priority for the site
13. Where’s the building?
14. That field back there is a great spot to park the blimp. Just needs a good mowing.

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1. he left photo seems very busy and consists too much of hard surface
2. to trendy will look out of date a year ago.
3. Doesn’t seem to fit the feel of Manzanita. Hip, but busy and not as welcoming.
4. Right will be dated. Left is messy and doesn’t age well. I have seen these pavers many times. They look dirty and cannot be power washed.
5. Like the grass crete. Maintenance needs to be considered when incorporating this type of design element.
6. we don’t need more uncovered outdoor space. Redundant with beach, existing parks, trails, etc. Covered playground and basketball court. This could also be used in case of tsunami or to hold a pancake breakfast, farmer’s market, etc. Flex space that is covered.
7. Too busy. Maintenance $$$$
8. The crowded plaza would work better downtown. I don’t expect it would be used much on the city hall site. It’s a big site. Let people spread out more.
9. ridiculous
10. I like the green pavement not the painted pavement
11. Both are awful.
12. What are we looking at? I thought you were asking me to consider a city hall building?
13. I’m at a loss here. Which image do you want feedback on.
14. This is great, those words could be re-arranged for blimp instructions 

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1. Seems nice although given the frequency with which it rains here, a covered shelter or two would be nice
2. Nice!
3. No need for all the gathering space.
4. Harder to maintain. Only appealing during the sunny half of the year?
5. Plain simple plaza with welcoming plantings.
6. We need as much green around building as possible. This is great for drainage.
7. Inviting….still may need significant upkeep
8. better, but don’t like all the paving
9. Outdoor Community space that invites gatherings to read, lunch, knit, chat, play music, performance, children’s activities.
10. Too much pavement, not enough green
11. Does not reflect our local environment at all. Seems very impersonal and typically suburban.
12. Is anyone really going to be hanging out at City Hall, having lunch or tea? This looks insane to maintain in regards to weeds. I feel like you have to ask yourself how is this building really going to be used? Maybe I don’t understand.
13. Which city hall function is this image addressing?
14. Not good for blimps, but I like dogs

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1. Not a big fan of the fence
2. The walkway and landscaping are appeal to me (4.5 of 5). The gate fence (1 of 5) – reminds me of a prison or livestock.
3. Is this the entrance to a prison?
4. Are we preparing to graze livestock??
5. Clean simple and low upkeep….$$$ saved
6. Consider wood topped low walls. Concrete is fun during warm weather, which we don’t get a lot of except in high summer. Those walls would be gloomy gray blobs most days the rest of the year. If we build something like this, make sure the materials are appropriate to folks wearing jeans and a jacket on 55-degree cloudy days, which we often have through early July.
7. huh??
8. No fences!!!!
9. Blocky, modern architecture doesn’t reflect our setting.
10. Simple, clean in and out. I would like to see the building though.
11. I like the rustic simplicity of these landscape elements
12. Awful, this is not blimp friendly

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1. Looks very nice for a parking area
2. Good drainage and easy to repair!
3. Like the design and think it would fit well in Manzanita.
4. Go grass crete!!
5. Again good for drainage
6. Nice, lot of work and expense
7. Cobbles are nice. The footing would be precarious (and likely muddy) stepping from a car into a planted area. Consider the median age of the community and the often foul weather.
8. c’mon, who’s coming up with these ideas?
9. I prefer to see bike parking. I gather pavers encourage water drainage vs asphalt.
10. Too much pavement
11. Parking pavement blocks would be destroyed by our moles and other creatures. Looks like a lot of maintenance.
12. Simple is better, no over complicate by trying to be trendy. Make sure to have ADA compliant parking. This image is accessible to wheelchair users.
13. How are you going to park a blimp with all these cars?

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1. too much hardscape and no areas to gather; no covered shelter
2. To corporate
3. Clearly a public/civic space. Nice mix of hard and soft areas for the different seasons. Plus lights, trash can, etc.
4. We are not a University.
5. too much redundancy in these pictures
6. Good selection of plants…lower maintenance
7. Too grand a paved area. Who needs all that concrete to walk across? Good use of deciduous shade.
8. what’s with all the grass?
9. I don’t like grass – this does not seem friendly or inviting.
10. Beautiful!!
11. Too much pavement
12. Typical, low in imagination. Looks like any community college in suburbia.
13. Still no building seen. Seems to have a college feel where the kids go hang out between class.
14. Spotty Doggo!

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1. Looks nice
2. I like the idea of outside furniture on the nice days, and being able to use the space for gatherings by moving the furniture out.
3. I would prefer a larger, more substantial table an seating. Something a small group or family could use. 
4. The grasses used in modern landscape do nothing for me.
5. More work in the upkeep area. Less is more
6. poor use of space
7. Outdoor furniture would be difficult to maintain. I would prefer to see sparsely placed built-in seating instead.
8. Too much pavement
9. Boring and typical
10. Not a use necessary for a city hall
11. Still waiting to see the building. I’ve never hung out at City Hall nor have I seen anyone except homeless in other cities.
12. One star, Blurry and not enough dogs

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1. look nice
2. To many tree in an area meant to use incase of a typhoon.
3. Hope everyone has a backup camera.
4. Trees good, asphalt no… retains heat
5. Perhaps ideal…trees need less work overall
6. the shade is nice, but I’d like to see less accommodation for cars
7. too much pavement. Use gravel
8. No opinion on this
9. Parking in the shade makes sense — there aren’t many trees on the site, though
10. It’s really hard to comment on the building if it’s not shown right away in this survey so I could understand the bigger picture. Building, access points, open spaces, relationships to each other.

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1. Not a fan of those sticks – no shelter and the ones I’ve seen don’t hold up that well, especially to rain and wind
2. This has nothing to do with City Hall. Again, no need.
3. In Manzanita a rain proof fly or roof seems in order. Otherwise, hell yeah!
4. Maybe if financing permits
5. event space is nice. again, think of part of this to be covered.
6. An outdoor concert and farmers market area would be perfect in the park area.
7. Many of us moved to Manzanita to get away from noise and crowds. Turing the city hall site into a frequent music venue would be awful. At least with the farmer’s market, we get the benefit of fresh food to shop for.
8. Shady, embraces the natural environment, welcomes community and creative performance.
9. Although I like the idea of an outdoor concert space, I would be concerned for the neighbors who live closest to the site.
10. First wind storm would ruin that stick stage. ☹️
11. We’re talking city hall not entertainment center
12. Too rustic. Needs to be a bit more sophisticated. (See our Wonder Garden in Manzanita for a successful example of an outside space). We have many talented creators and gardeners here. They should be involved.
13. Manzanita has other venues for concerts. Not needed.
14. City Hall?
15. Irrelevant S
16. NO WAY. All those sticks could pop our blimp

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1. Look good
2. we need a large open space like this!
3. Especially if the surface was relatively firm with bit of give and never got soggy.
4. Part of park
5. Flat area useful for many things…
6. Outside classes make perfect sense for the site.
7. why any grass at all? and the activity portrayed could be done anywhere
8. Nice! I instruct tai chi.
9. I like the open space. It allows for flexibility.
10. Not needed
11. ?
12. Irrelevant

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1. Not that attractive
2. Add some sort of movable heavy duty TV trays for meals or writing?
3. Low upkeep, include a fire pit…..marsh mellow and weenie roasts. Story night. Etc
4. take them to the beach or state park
5. Educational events for youth focused on the environment and arts.
6. Too rustic. Surrounding grounds should be fire resistant with increasing risk.
7. Not needed
8. ?

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1. ook like nice farmer’s market
2. We need to retain a page open space for community events!
3. Open space for markets, music, events, emergencies would be awesome. There’s not a lot of open spaces left in the main core.
4. People. Function. Yes!
5. yes. flex space for performances, farmer’s market, emergency gathering or staging area. Covered part of it is best and most flexible given the amount of rain. Where else could large number of people gather if needed during one of the 300 days of annual rainfall
6. Yes , in the park area
7. Vital community benefit for ALL of us!!!
8. The market is great, and works well except for parking. The neighbors are overwhelmed with cars parked every which way. This will only get worse with time. If we end up planning a site for the market or other large gatherings, a more considered approach to event parking would be needed, else neighborhood rights of way will be a muddy mess.
9. if there’s room but wouldn’t give it priority
10. This is close to the use of the area now which is popular, but parking and space is too limited.
11. Space for Farmers Market already exists. Seems like a good thing to keep.
12. Again where would this be in relationship to City Hall?
13. I like the idea of continuing to use a portion of the property for a farmers market
14. Love me some tomatoes

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1. Nice x needs a covered shelter or tables
2. Permanent furnishing to a minumum
3. Like the benches and year-round surface. Not sure about the food trucks for a lot of reasons. Generally in full support of food trucks but not sure about dedicated space as part of city hall. Complicated.
4. Please, NO FOOD TRUCKS…. the scourge of 21’st century humanity
5. As part of farmers market yes. Full time i am not sure. We need to have enough employees just to keep the existing businesses open…. Comes back to the housing issue!
6. Great idea if possible, perhaps 1-2 per month. I’m In
7. This would be more appropriate downtown. Where would customers come from? If we go with this, please allow no generators.
8. no food trucks
9. One of two food trucks. Not a food truck park.
10. Not enough green space
11. Given our weather, this is not very practical.
12. Manzanita doesn’t allow food trucks without plumbed in bathrooms. I tried and was told no. There’s no food trucks in manzanita.
13. This doesn’t have anything to do with city hall functions but we do need to allow for carts.
14. Perfect. Tacos near the blimp zone 

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1. Look nice
2. Nice idea but a dedicated space for something so specific doesn’t seem like a good idea. If the whole area was big enough maybe something like frisbee golf goals could be integrated.
3. Now we are talking….. Bocce courts provide competition, exercise and camaraderie
4. Part of the park.. maybe
5. another win for All of us
6. that’s a beach activity access to a part of the beach could be improved for those who have difficulty walking
7. We’re talking city hall not a sports center
8. Not needed
9. ?
10. Irrelevant
11. We should definitely put in one of these outdoor bowling alleys

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1. Only concern is would enough people want to participate?
2. Noise. Weather. etc.
3. Yes!
4. Weather permitting 
5. Part of the park
6. Another great possibility
7. no, not needed, the theater at the state park has told us that
8. Not needed 
9. ? 
10. I don’t think the new city hall needs to be a park. I think that is a separate development.
11. Now were talking… a blimp that shows movies!

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1. Nice dog park
2. As the only person in Manzanita without a dog… No! not unless it keeps them off the beach 🙂
3. I don’t think there is room for that.
4. A space this large could also utilize 6-8 units for worker housing. For So long this vital need has been ignored!!!!
5. Dogs are fun, but there are so many places to take dogs already. I see no reason for a dedicated dog park on city property, no matter huge or tiny.
6. take dogs to the beach where it’s a lot easier to clean up after them
7. 4/5 because the dogs already have the beach.
8. We already have a dog/people park at the beach
9. The beach is already the preferred dog park. If only people would clear their waste.
10. So many pooches!!! 
11. ?
12. See Previous

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1. Nice play area
2. We have a park. 
3. We already have a park.
4. Sure! Something small because there’s already a playground?
5. Redundant. We have playground equipment not being used.
6. No
7. There’s already a playground at the city park. Kids will find ways to have fun in a public space, without a dedicated area for them. This would not be that useful for residents.
8. might be nice for kids in certain situations
9. City hall not playground
10. There are very few children in our community. The beach is their playground. 
11. Not needed in a city hall
12. ?
13. Seems pointless

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1. Nice common area/garden
2. Work with the wonder Garden!!!
3. A community garden would be a good idea.
4. Something of a duplication with the garden across from the Hoffman and Alder Creek Farms?
5. this space can’t be all things to all people. this neighborhood garden offers no option for flexibility. lots of other places this could be placed, including the huge and largely untapped land of the city park.
6. On the perimeter of the park area.
7. Garden club can handle this one
8. Kids and adults all love a garden.
9. Hoffman Center already has this
10. Includes green space and social interaction
11. Garden spaces are enjoyed by many people here 
12. ?
13. Someone really needs to get to weeding. 

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1. We have a Park and the whole pacific coast to walk on.
2. Rating goes up if it had a year around surface instead of grass, incorporated the stage and some of the better seating/table options.
3. Lots of trees is a plus
4. This is lovely, but only makes sense if there is somewhere to walk to. What is the lawn used for? It’s big enough for running games, and events, both of which will quickly churn the grass to mud in this climate. 
5. City Hall shouldn’t duplicate what’s already available in the area
6. Please no grass. Impractical here, expensive and not environmentally friendly.
7. ? 
8. LOVE IT

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1. Not especially attractive or welcoming
2. Too narrow. Seems like an accident waiting to happen – kids, people with phones, etc.
3. Too many rectangles. Impoverished planting area. Walkway uncomfortably narrow with trip hazards on both sides.
4. no, and don’t pave over the beach either!
5. Worst image. Does not reflect Manzanita 
6. ? 
7. Nike business campus?

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1. Nice S
2. We have enough dark moldy places for a life time. This is not SO Cal.
3. Like the idea. Not the look so much.
4. YES YES on this type of covering
5. Excellent idea for All weather market. Benefits the vendors and community
6. That roof is awful. What a chilly gloomy market it would be in May/June/Sep/Oct. A simple shed roof would be better, especially if it has skylights. No roof at all has worked fine for years. Also, boo to food trucks unless they can’t have generators. S
7. vendors already have covered booths
8. Unattractive, industrial structure. This is already seen along the coast. Something more polished and creative would suit us better.
9. ?
10. Not sure if that structure is tall enough

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1. very nice
2. Please lord no Cannon Bech!!!
3. Not sure what the focus is here. Like the building.
4. Gorgeous.
5. Unaware we had a budget for a restaurant!
6. Warm inviting. Local vibe
7. Building style is fine. Flower garden with extensive outside seating seems like it would likely be neglected for budgetary reasons. And the umbrellas are kind of silly in this climate without somebody paid to raise and lower them as needed.
8. nice place
9. This is closest to what would work so far.
10. A pub in Cannon Beach?
11. I like the simple rustic style of the buildings. Outdoor seating not necessary
12. Beer Good. 

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1. Landscaping should be minimal, and with native plants that don’t require a lot of water or care. Plants that attract species such as butterflies and hummingbirds would be beneficial.
2. Here we have more grass. With so many native plants to choose from. Why try to duplicate the Everglades?
3. Swales have value
4. no
5. Beautiful high maintenance $$$
6. This would be a nice swale, if needed.
7. it’s an attractive way to do drainage, if drainage is needed
8. Just be native!
9. Not too much landscaping. We have trouble finding affordable and available staff to maintain.
10. Pretty landscape
11. Presume this is a storm water design?
12. like the diversity

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1. benches are good
2. Benches need to drain and dry quickly , there is a overstock of benches in Landscape architecture, stop already.
3. Very Oregon.
4. Rustic charm
5. And picnic tables just like this….. have people sponsor a table or bench in the park. … i would pay for one.
6. Maybe concrete frame for durability and longevity.
7. Great use of materials, sloped seating. Consider low seat height and median age of residents. Recommend mix of seat heights, not just a bunch of one kind of bench.
8. it’s okay, but not too many
9. We’re more sophisticated than that. Too woodsy
10. Seems to nice for elements and vandals.
11. This is a wooden bench. 

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1. outdoor sculpture is nice although hard to judge the scale of this one
2. Can I rate this 6? Whales are a local thing and we should celebrate them. 🐳
3. Not Manzanita
4. no. keep it simple. don’t spend $10-50k for something like this. Our natural beauty is enough. Spend wisely and focused on facilities to serve the community 
5. Again get sponsors for art and have local (Oregon artist )create it..
6. City art is always worth while to a degree. Initial price is a concern. Vandalism so far is not a concern here. We are fortunate.
7. Outdoor focus sculpture is nice, but it’s likely not as important as other items in the budget. Maybe reserve space for a focus sculpture that can installed in a future project.
8. do not commission it only consider if someone donates the artwork
9. Art is very appreciated here. It should be chosen by the community
10. Nice but where would it go?
11. Sculpture of our blimp, who wouldnt love that

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1. Nice 
2. Please no.
3. We have enough art in town. Keep it simple. 
4. Not Manzanita
5. Considering this as incidental sculpture, with lower cost than the whale, it might make sense to help define the purpose of a space. The tree them is appropriate (more so than the whale).
6. do not commission it only consider if someone donates the artwork
7. No extra foofoo
8. Art should be chosen by the community, but is encouraged.
9. Strange
10. No no no!!! That looks too sharp

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1. Nice covered area although a lot of hardscape
2. The Rain here is sideways
3. A little larger, but lower due to wind here? Much better than the other one.
4. Too cold.
5. Sure if budget allows
6. another good option for providing covered space
7. Useful…..but people can be messy. So, who will keep the area clean
8. This is cheerful enough to be used year round. Too many tables though I would think. Please no gloomy colored metal columns and supports. We’ve got enough gray around here already.
9. if there’s an outdoor stage it could be used for a few picnic tables when idle a dedicated picnic space wouldn’t be very useful
10. Too urban
11. its good we are thinking forward 

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1. personally don’t find this attractive
2. Chains do not work, stop pretending they do.
3. NO
4. Too much
5. High fun factor. Price is a concern..
6. The downspout garden is cool, but the metal tower is awful. This isn’t Umatilla.
7. what’s that? we’re at the beach
8. Having water storage is smart
9. One of our coastal storms would take that out in a flash.
10. Noo!!!
11. Good example of stacking tin cans (find a better tower)

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1. Seems awfully large for Manzanita
2. Looks Like the Ikea corporate headquarters. 
3. Not sure why, just doesn’t appeal.
4. Looks like a college dorm.
5. We do not have a population of 25K
6. If a 2 story is more cost effective, nice design.
7. Very nice. Many interesting elements. Light maintenance
8. Lovely mix of materials, good scale. Need variety of seating heights.
9. fine for a hospital
10. It’s a coastal community not a suburban area
11. Too urban
12. ? 
13. I like it maybe a little less concrete

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1. nice
2. Wet pants.
3. Seems like it would fit Manzanita well. A little less edgy and more organic than some of the others. Recalls logs on the beach – nice touch. Stones give it a more whimsical touch and something for the kids to mess around on.
4. When do the eggs hatch? This is not an inviting look.
5. Would be a nice front.
6. Fun simple low key.
7. Seating area facing the road doesn’t make much sense. Make the seating area a human space, not just a leftover next to vehicle space. Benches and rocks too brutalist for my taste. And it only accommodates people sitting side by side. This seems built for people to visit when they’re alone.
8. we don’t need a bunch of paved walkways or trendy seating
9. Not as inviting- too sunny and grassy.
10. To urban. No grass please
11. Absurd!
12. no comments at this time.