HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0918 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 18, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Catherine Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the
meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. on the above date in the Council
Chambers. Laws, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Reid and
Williams were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 4, 1990, Special
Meeting of September 11, 1990, and Adjourned Meeting of September 12,
1990 were approved as presented.
SPECIAL REPORT
Water Quality Superintendent Dennis Barnts reported on an algae
problem in Reeder Reservoir, which is affecting the taste and smell of
our water but is not hazardous to the health.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
A proclamation was read declaring September 23-30, 1990 as "World
Summit for Children" week.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acklin moved to accept the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1)
Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Monthly Departmental
Reports - August 1990; 3) Letter from Jackson Co. Commissioners
soliciting nominations for Community Service Award; 4) Appointment of
Anne Nunes to the Tree Commission for a term expiring April 30, 1992;
and 5) Appointment of Larry Medinger to the Planning Commission for a
term expiring April 30, 1994. Winthrop seconded the motion which
carried on voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Decision on P.A. 90-120 (Secure Storage Annexation) - Planning Dir.
Fregonese said no new information will be added to the record, and
Staff recommends a contract annexation whereby approval will be for
the proposed project only. Mayor Golden said she has read the record
and watched the video tapes concerning the project. Winthrop said
three City Commissions recommended approval, the project is ideal for
the site because of the Airport zone, and he recommended adding a
condition approving contract annexation only. Golden said public need
has not been proven and the project only provides 1/2 job per acre.
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P.A. 90-120 (Continued)
Winthrop declared ex-parte contacts with Larry Medinger and Dan
Harris. Golden talked with Dan Harris. Winthrop said the Planning
Commission's Findings are not conclusory concerning the Condition Use
Permit for a mini-storage unit and suggested the Council adopt
Findings at the next meeting. Acklin declared ex-parte contact with
the realtor and property owner and then moved to request Staff to
bring back Findings including a condition for contract annexation.
Winthrop seconded the motion. Arnold agrees with Golden on the lack
of need for the facility and said the burden of proof has not been met
for compatibility with the adjacent neighborhood. The motion passed
on roll call vote as follows: Laws, Acklin, and Winthrop, YES;
Arnold, NO.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Set Public Hearing - Vacation of Portion of Hillview Drive - There
were no objections to setting the public hearing for November 6, 1990.
PUBLIC FORUM
A liquor license application was received from Abhay Bhagat, dba Club
Mirage at 1700 Ashland Street. Arnold moved to place same on the
agenda, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Mr. Bhagat assured
the Council that the Club would not feature exotic male dancers as was
advertised in the newspaper recently. Arnold moved to approve the
application, Laws seconded, all AYES on voice vote.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS
L.I.D. - Paradise Lane/Peachey Road - Second reading by title only of
an ordinance authorizing and ordering the improvement of Peachey Road
and Paradise Lane by construction sanitary sewers and authorizing the
assessment of the cost of the improvements against property to be
benefitted, and providing that warrants issued for the cost of
improvements be general obligations of the City of Ashland. Arnold
moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote.
(Ord. 2599)
Noise Regulation Standards - First reading of an ordinance adopting
noise regulation standards. Acklin moved to second reading and
Winthrop seconded. Laws is opposed to using the emergency clause
except in the case of a real emergency. Arnold said the clause is
necessary and Winthrop agreed. The motion passed on roll call vote as
follows: Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold, YES; Laws, NO.
Downtown Parking District - Postponed until October 2, 1990.
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Wastewater Facilities Planning - A resolution was read authorizing the
Public Works Director to sign documents for wastewater facilities
planning. Acklin moved to adopt same and Winthrop seconded. Almquist
assured Council that Public Wks. Dir. Hall would give them regular
updates on the process. The motion passed unanimously on roll call
vote. (Reso. 90-46)
Verify Street Grades - Acklin suggested that this policy include other
aspects of engineering. Almquist will discuss this with Hall and
Fregonese and bring back a revised policy.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Open Space Funding - Arnold noted that a letter was received from Ilse
Nicholson with a $25.00 donation for the Open Space Program. He
thanked Ilse for the donation and explained that the Park Commission
has set up a fund for donations from other citizens.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Nan E. F~ankl in
City Recorder
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
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