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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. (r: Minutes\9-20Stdy.ses) - pg. 1