HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-0816 REG MIN City of Ashland
Minutes Council Study Session
August 16, 1995
CALLED TO ORDER
Attendance: Councilors Reid, Hauck, Hagen and Winthrop. Department
Heads attending were: Lovrovich, Turner, Brown, McLaughlin,
Christianson, Almquist, Nolte and local press.
Special guest Judy Uherbeleu, Oregon State Representative.
I. Legislative topics of discussion and comment
Special Session scheduled in January 1996 to address issues
not addressed in the regular session.
Proposals to lower State Income tax have been made, but it is
thought that now is not the right time to cut revenue for the
state. The governor has indicated that there needs to be a task
force or study group to determine better what the essential needs
of the state are.
Veto's made by the Governor were more of a check and balance
rather than partisan motivated.
It was determined that contacts on-issues and continued
communication with our representatives would be the most beneficial
and effective for the City of Ashland.
Light-Rail Bill recently passed and effect on Southern Oregon
is not known. There is an issue of where the money is going to
come from and from which source. Representative Uherbeleu will
send a copy of the bill to City Administrator.
Problem of consistent communication between departments in
dealing with Natural Resources is being addressed. The governor
has excellent staff liaisons with the various departments, D.E.Q.,
Oregon Water Resources, etc.
Time constraints involving responding to proposed bills was
discussed and how information could be received sooner.
Philosophy surrounding legislature at this time is no taxes,
no fees.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
RespeCtfully submitted,
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Barbara Christensen
City Recorder