HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-0920 SS MINCITY OF ASHLAND
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
September 20, 1995
Minutes
Attendance: Mayor Golden and Councilors Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Thompson, City
Administrator Almquist and City Attorney Nolte. Department Heads attending were:
Lovrovich, McLaughlin, Turner, Clements (for Brown), Woodley, Christiansen and
Executive Secretary Moore.
Resignation City Administrator Almquist advised that he received a letter
of resignation from Director of Public Works Steve Hall. His resignation
will be effective November 24 to take a position with Clark County in
Washington. Almquist advised Council that recruitment to fill this vacancy
will begin soon.
II.
Railtex Almquist advised that the bikeway purchase from Railtex is
~noving along well. The title report has been received. Revised deeds will
be sent to them soon.
III.
Ashland Street A report on the Ashland Street Transportation Plan was
presented by McLaughlin as requested by Susan Reid. The project has not
changed since the Consultant's report which was presented to Council
earlier. Final report will be presented for Council's approval soon. Final
report will direct staff for further studies to continue project. Presentation
made at Oregon Planning Institute and to Ashland Chamber of Commerce.
Councilor Reid stated that she wants to make the sidewalks and other
improvements safer for pedestrians. Discussion was held on the various
options available, funding availability, and the long-term project costs and
impacts. Highway 66 Citizen Committee representative Dr. D. H. Sweet
reviewed his committee's redesign plan.
IV.
City History Project Almquist reviewed projects proposed by Kay Atwood
that would include:
a. Project I: Overview of City of Ashland History
b. Project II: Inventory of City of Ashland Departmental Archives
Almquist will follow up on this at the October 3 Council meeting.
Study Session concluded at 1:45 p.m.
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