Pacific council approves America's 250th advisory committee, sets $25,000 budget

The Pacific City Council approved Resolution 2025-1000 on Aug. 25 to create an America's 250th advisory committee, appoint members and set a $25,000 budget for related activities.

Council Member Helms described his vision for the committee, saying he would like the group to include history events, a movie night on the city's history and advertising to recruit more participants. Council Member Putnam moved to approve the resolution; Council President Kerry Garberding seconded. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from Council Members Katie Garberding, Kerry Garberding, Helms, Petersen, Putnam and Mann; the motion carried 6-0. The minutes record that members were appointed as part of the resolution but do not list the appointees’ names.

The resolution establishes the advisory committee and provides a $25,000 budget allotment for programming and outreach tied to America's 250th activities. The minutes do not specify funding sources beyond the stated budget amount or timelines for committee activities, nor do they provide names of appointed members or details on reporting requirements. The council did not attach additional conditions or amendments to the budget in the minutes.

The creation of the committee took place under new business; no enabling ordinance or further procedural steps are listed in these minutes.