HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-0817 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 17, 1993
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Catherine Golden called the meeting to order and led the pledge
of allegiance at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Councilors Laws, Reid, Hauck, Acklin,
Winthrop, Arnold were present. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1993 were
accepted as prepared.
CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop moved to approve consent agenda as follows: 1) Minutes
of Boards, Comnfissions and Con~mittees; 2) Departmental Reports - July, 1993; 3) City
Administrator's Monthly Report -Jnly, 1993; 4) Memo from Planning Director
regarding application to County Planning Commission for aggregate removal in Dead
Indian Road area. Arnold seconded the motion, all AYES on voice vote.
I'_UBLIC HEARING:
1. Authorization to Sign Letter of Intent with John Billings, el ai., regarding
development of an 18-hole golf course located on the Billings Family farm at the western
edge of the City of Ashla,~d.
City Administrator Almquist reviewed memorandun~ from City Attorney
Nolte. Nolte summarized proposed contract terms. Parks and Recreation
Director Mickelsen reviewed advantages tier municipal golf course
development in Ashland. Mickelsen presented revenue figures from various
municipal courses. Planning Director McLaughlin reviewed impact of
proposed golf course traffic on downtown/Siskiyou Boulevard area.
McLaughlin noted that the proposed golf course site is within the Urban
Growth Boundary which will restrict further development pressures on the
surround properties. McLaughlin said it was difficult to project economic
eft-~cts within the City. McLaughlin stated the proposed course may increase
the off-season convention business. Councilor Arnold asked if traffic estimates
included driving range use. McLaughlin advised they did. Mayor Golden asked
how many homes could be developed in the 155 acres. McLaughlin stated 400-
500 homes. Councilor Winthrop asked Nolte for clarification on lease finance
amounts. Nolte advised $1,000 difference was tbr water rights. Councilor
Winthrop requested Almquist review water rights for property and second
source of water. Almquist advised investors would look for 2 sources of water;
if effluent is shipped to Medford, it would play a major role in development of
course. Estimated need for course is 1/2 million gallons per day during peak
season. Councilor Winthrop asked if water rights are being used now. Tim
Billings, 16tt Reilen Drive, stated the full water rights have not been used
recentlv due to water delivery problems by the city's development problems,
but they have used all that was available to them. Councilor Winthrop wants
clarification that the second source is a financing requirement. Nolte said it is
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1.
& MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Approval of explanatory statement for voters pampldet for:
a. Initiative Petition for repeal of tax oil prepared food and beverages.
Nolte stated the Council initiated the measure and must prepare explanatory statement.
Mayor asked to consider whether the measure should drop the 4% tax this election
only or be continued as an option for voters anytime in the future. Laws requested
statement have last sentence. 2nd paragraph deleted and change Department of
Environment Quality to Department of Environmental Quality. Hauck moved to
accept explanatory statement with changes noted by Laws. Roll Call vote all YES.
Competing measure reducing tax oil prepared food and beverages from
5% to 1% effective upon passage of statewide sales tax.
Russ Silber, 562 Ray Lane, Council shotlid lower 4 % tax, not the voters; there
should be no competing measure on ballot. Winthrop moved to have competing
measure on ballot with first three sections. Laws seconded. Roll Call vote: Hauck,
Arnold NO, all others YES. Motion carried.
Laws moved to strike same sentence froin nleasure as in explanatory statenlent and
change to state that this is a city tax of 5% being reduced to 1%. Hauck seconded.
Roll call vote all YES. Motion passed.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS:
4. Reading by title only resolution of "A RESOI_,UTION REFERRING TO VOTERS
COMPETING MEASURE TO THE INITIATED MEASURE TO REPEAL
FOOD AND BEVERAGE 'FAX.
Laws move to adopt resolution. Winthrop seconded. Roll Call vote: Arnold, Hauck
NO. all others YES. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED):
2. Discussion of alternatives for upgrading of Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Director of Public Works Steve Hall requested Council continue public hearing to
September 7 and encourage staff to proceed with state agencies' proposal/'or a
meeting on September 29 to begin discussions on regional issues. Gary Schrodt, 681
Liberty Sireel, support staff request. Bob Jones, 725 N. Laurel, supports hooking
up to regional system via Medford now. Evan Archerd, 125 Eagle Mill Road,
supports hookup to regional system, too and request Council consider other regional
issues in ~nure. Public hearing closed 10:35PM. Arnold move to accept staff
recommendations. Winthrop seconded. Voice vote all AYES. Motion passed.
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PUBLIC FORUM:
Daniel Rueif, discussed homeless issues. Group of people have begun community
barbecues eight weeks ago. Next barbecue will be Saturday. Council and Mayor are
invited. Artended by 300 people. Group is requesting Council assist them in securing
permission to sell their crafts at entrance to Lithia Park or secure a business front
location in the downtown area. Arnold suggested Peace House Director Kevin Preister
be contacted ti>r assistance. Rueff mentioned Preister had suggested Council would be
able to help them. Rueff closed by inviting Council and Mayor to the barbecues.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 12:05PM.
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Nan E. Franklin
('ily Recorder
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
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