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ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
JULY 2, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. on the above date in the
Council Chambers. Mayor Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council
members present were Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold.
Donovan arrived at 1:04 P.M.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM
Open Space Funding Alternatives - City Administrator Almquist reviewed
a memo included in the agenda packets dated June 29, 1990, which
proposed three funding measures for Council consideration. Reid read
a proposal from the Parks & Recreation Commission which included the
following: 2% prepared food and beverage tax; 2% entertainment tax on
tickets which cost $10.00+; funding measures to sunset in 20 years and
which cannot be changed except by a vote of the people. Williams
explained that the proposed exemption to the utility charge was based
on the annual income level used by legal services. Arnold said the
annual exemption will be received by signing an affidavit stating
annual income, and will be adjusted each year according to the
Portland CPI. Reid said the Park Commission's proposal addresses
acquisition and development and Lee Howard, Parks Commissioner, said
their proposal would raise approximately $341,000/yr. Williams feels
the funding should be for acquisitin only, and Acklin and Donovan
agreed. Acklin noted transient occupancy taxes from other cities,
which are comparable or higher than Ashland's rate.
Tom Pyle, Chair of the Park Commission, said that body cannot support
the resolutions being considered, they don't raise enough money and
have minimum growth potential. Funds should be raised from tourist
industries and the park tax levy should not be used for development.
Acklin moved to have the Resolution read for Plan B, which includes:
2% hotel/motel tax increase; 1.5 x business license tax; 50¢ charge on
residential utility bills; and systems development charges. Arnold
seconded the motion. Donovan feels the 2% hotel/motel tax increase is
excessive. A letter was read from Louise Hamler, 57 Fourth St.,
opposing the utility bill charge. The motion passed on roll call vote
as follows: Donovan and Reid, NO; Williams, Acklin,~Winthrop, and
Arnold, YES. The resolution and ballot measure for Plan B were read
and Acklin moved to adopt same. Arnold seconded and the motion passed
on roll call vote as follows: Donovan and Reid, NO; Williams, Acklin,
Winthrop, and Arnold, YES. (Reso. ~90-36)
Reid moved to place the Park Commission's proposal on the September
ballot and Winthrop seconded. The motion failed on voice vote. Arnold
moved to table the proposal, Acklin seconded, and the motion passed on
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voice vote. Howard feels the Park Commissioners did not have a chance
to give their input, and asked that another ballot measure be allowed.
Jean Crawford, Park Commissioner, said the charter amendment should be
amended to allow for acquisition and development. Winthrop moved to
reconsider the charter amendment resolution, Reid seconded and the
motion failed on voice vote with Donovan, Williams, Acklin and Arnold
voting NO; Reid and Winthrop, YES.
Resignation of Councilor Donovan - Acklin moved to place on the
agenda, Reid second and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
Councilor Donovan read his letter of intention to resign from the
Council effective July 3, 1990 due to family and business
responsibilities. He expressed appreciation to the Council members
for their continued dedication and all agreed he has done a great job
and will be missed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
Nan E. Frankl in
City Recorder
' Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
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