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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-0719 REG MINMINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 19, 1994 CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Catherine M. Golden called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councillors Laws, Reid, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 5, 1994 were accepted as presented. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of Boards, Commitions and Committees. 2. Monthly departmental reports - June, 1994. 3. Conf'wmation of Mayor's appointment of Nancy Kerr to the Tree Commi.~sion for a term expiring April 30, 1995. 4. Letter from City of Medford regarding protection of water quality in Bear Creek. 5. Conf'wmation of appointment of City Attorney Paul Nolte as judge pro tempore for July 24, 1994 only. 6. Ratification of Historic Commition decision for demolition of house only at 168 Meade Street, Ashland. 7. Ratification of wage rates for Electrical Workers pursuant to existing contract formula. Councillors Winthrop/Acklin m/s to adopt Consent Agenda. Voice vote all AYES. PUBLIC FORUM Larry Rovin, 417 Normal Avenue, spoke regarding his request for dogs being allowed in City parks in Ashland. He read an advisory petition that he had prepared and will be presenting to the Parks Commission. If his request is granted, the Council would be requested to amend an Ordinance that does not allow animals into City parks. Todd Hughes, 70 Water Street, spoke in support of allowing dogs in City parks. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Letter from A. Anderson and C. Wood, requesting that Council overturn Parks Commi.c, sion rule regarding drumming and amplified in~ruments in City Parks. A1 Alsing, 970 Walker Avenue, Chairperson of Parks Commission, reported that Parks Commission held a Special Meeting Monday, July 18, to review the ban on drumming in (r:Minutea\7-19-94.min) - pg.1 parks. A new rule allowing any music between 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays will be in effect for at least 30 days. The music will be allowed as long as it does not exceed a level of 60 decibles from a distance of 100 feet. Arrangements have also been made with Ashland Middle School to install a picnic bench and possibly install portable toilets in the playing field until school begins and allow drumming to be held at all times there. Mayor Golden suggested the Parks & Recreation Commission hold a public meeting at the end of the 30-day trial period to evaluate the effectiveness of the new rule. Parks Commissioner Teri Coppedge, 2929 Barbara Street, read a statement chronicling the history of Lithia Park and the drumming issue. She requested her statement be entered into the public record. Councillor Arnold noted that the appeal of the rule banning drumming had been made moot due to the Parks Commission rescinding the rule being appealed. Councillor Reid reiterated the parameters of the new rule. Councillors Winthrop/Reid m/s to allow testimony on the issue until 8:00 p.m. Roll call vote: Laws, Reid, Winthrop YES; Hauck, Acklin, Arnold NO; Golden NO. Motion denied. , Report from City Attorney on application of ADA to proposed pedestrian walkway on Clark Avenue (PA//94-056, Don Greene, applicant). City Attorney Paul Nolte presented his report and suggested Council request Findings be brought back to review design or withdraw condition that allows the footpath be dedicated to the public. Council discussed issue and asked Nolte to request Findings as noted in his memorandum and require building code be followed. 3. Set date for study session for sewage treatment alternatives. Postpone to next meeting. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 1. Request by Councillor Hauck to discuss merger of SOREDI and SOEDD, and Ashland grant. Councillor Hauck reviewed decision made during Budget preparation to drop the City contribution of $2,500 to SOREDI. Presently, SOEDD and SOREDI will be merging and Hauck would like Council to reconsider membership in the joint organization. (r:Minutes\7-19-94.min) - pg.2 SOREDI Board member Mary Lee Christensen, 365 Coventry Place, reviewed plans of the merger of SOREDI and SOEDD. She requested reconsideration of the City's financial contribution to the new organization that will be working on issues such as a free trade zone, an enterprise zone, and an improved air passenger route. Christensen believes it is important that Ashland be involved in the group because Ashland is the third largest city in the valley. Councillors Winthrop/Acklin m/s to allocate $2,500 for membership in new organization; $1,000 allocated to small business loan fund; write letter to request City of Ashland be included on the new Board of Directors; letter include statement of support for new organization and that more funds may be allocated in the future. Voice vote all AYES. Councillors Acklin/Reid m/s request to place Water Report - July 19, 1994 from Public Works Director on agenda. Voice vote all AYES. Motion passed. 2 Memorandum from Public Works Director regarding Water Report - July 19, 1994. Public Works Director Steve Hall presented information gathered on Ashland Creek flows and Reeder Reservoir limits. TID will be turning off their flow on September 1 rather than their projected cutoff date of September 15. Hall stated there is no need for water curtailment to be initiated at this point, as Ashland Creek flows usually level out in mid-July. Updates will be provided to Council as necessary. , Draft of proposed Ordinance by Councillor Laws regarding amendments to Charter and Ashland Municipal Code on sale of water outside the city limits. Councillor Laws and City Attorney Nolte reviewed proposed draft amendments. City Attorney Nolte stated this would give Council flexibility to sell water outside the City limits. Public Works Director Steve Hall suggested additional conditions to the draft. Discussion was held by Council regarding proposal. Charter amendment would have to be presented for electoral consideration. Councillor Reid stated she thought the proposal was unnecessary. She liked having the Council remain the last appeal. Councillor Winthrop stated he could support the proposal with the exception of the last paragraph. Councillor Acklin stated she prefers an Ordinance form rather than an amendment to the Charter. Councillors Acklin/Laws m/s to present proposal in Ordinance form only at August 2 meeting. Voice vote all AYES. Motion passed. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS 1. First reading by title only of "An Ordinance adding Section 15.04.110 to the Ashland Municipal Code to adopt Oregon park trailer installation standards, recreational vehicle accessory structure and accessory building standards and (r:MinutesW-19-94.min) - pg.3 Oregon recreational vehicle siting standards; providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. Community Development Director John McLaughlin explained Ordinance requested would allow municipal enforcement rather than enforcement by the state. Councillor Laws/Hauck m/s approval of Ordinance to second reading. Roll call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, Arnold YES. Motion passed. First reading by title only of "An Ordinance adding Chapter 4.27 to the Ashland Municipal Code concerning the establishment of a storm drainage utility and storm drainage utility fees. City Attorney and Public Works Director reviewed proposed Ordinance. Ordinance is based on similar ruling from City of Roseburg. Proposed Ordinance legitimizes what is done currently by City. Russ Silbiger, 562 Ray Lane, asked Council if this changes what is being charged now and is this revenue neutral. Hall responded that it was revenue neutral and there will be no change in current charges. Councillors Hauck/Laws m/s to second reading of Ordinance. Roll call vote: Laws, Hauck, Winthrop, Arnold YES; Reid, Acklin NO. Motion passed. Reading by title only of "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ashland authorizing preliminary marketing activities relating to the sale of water revenue bonds under the Uniform Revenue Bond Act". Councillors Laws/Reid m/s adoption of Resolution 94-46. Roll call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, Arnold YES. Motion passed. Reading by title only of "A Resolution adopting a Transportation and Storm Drain Utility Rate Schedule pursuant to Section 4.26.020 of the Ashland Municipal Code". Public Works Director Steve Hall reviewed proposed resolution. Current monthly fee will be increased, Councillors Acklin/Reid m/s to approve Resolution 94-47 and to send letters to elected Federal representatives thanking them for the ISTEA funds and withdrawing the financial support during the second year of the project. (r: Minutes\7-19-94 .rain) - pg .4 Councillors Laws moved to accept motion with an amendment to remove the request to send letters. Councillor Acklin amended her previous motion. Roll call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, Arnold YES. Motion passed. Reading by title only of "A Resolution dedicating property for park purposes pursuant to Article XIX, Section 3, of the City Charter (Gunter properties)". Councillors Winthrop/Hauck m/s approval of Resolution 94-48. Roll call vote: Laws, Reid, Hauck, Acklin, Winthrop, Amold YES. Motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Councillor Acklin presented pictures from her recent trip accompanying our City Band to our sister city Guanajuato, Mexico. Councillor Reid applauded the new development being done on A Street. Mayor Golden asked the Traffic Safety Commission to investigate the possibility of limiting parking to one side of the street along A Street. Councillor Arnold noted that this issue was reviewed by Traffic Safety and will be reviewed again as further development takes place· Councillor Acklin asked for information from Community Development Director regarding the upcoming meeting regarding historic neighborhood development. McLaughlin reported a meeting was planned for Wednesday, July 20, at the Mark Anthony Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to discuss historical neighborhood development and development in the Railroad District and along A Street. Mark Anthony from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. AD.IOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Nan E/Franklin, Recorder Catherine M. Golden, Mayor (r:Minutes\7-19-94.min) - pg.5