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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-0121 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL January 21, 1986 ROLl, CALL l[ !"£ SCOUT BADGES AI~PROVAL OF MINUTES PI:BLIC HEARING Sheridan-Walnut-Grover P~oposed Assm't Disto Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.., on the above date in the Council Chambers and Elerath, Reid, Bennett, Acklin, Laws and Smith were present. Mayor Medaris noted that the two Lombard boys were present in the audience to fulfill a meeting criteria to earn their Life Scout status. Councilor Smith asked that the minutes be corrected on page 3 to reflect that she felt a logo badge for the City could be more broadly used and not to say that the honorary citizen certificate is not effective for other purposes. Bennett moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1986 as corrected; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° The City Administrator noted that several letters had been attached to the agendas and said that another had been received from Barbara Allen speaking for the Merrimans, Pierce and herself in opposition to the improvements. Almquist noted that there were 59.42% in favor including the 37.6% who had presigned as a result of a previous planning action; that 30.05% had signed against the proposal and 10.53% had not responded which included the Hargadlne Cemetery Association which Almquist said the City would probably have to pick up the assessment on. The Mayor opened the public hearing and John Eads, attorney spoke on behalf of Lawrence, Byers, Moore, Schofield, Knight, Ligon and Westermano Eads said that some of the people he represents are those who have presigned and also appear on the remonstrance list. Eads said that in reviewing the improvement agreement signed by the individuals ~n his opinion such agreements are invalid because not all the persons signing the agreement were property owners at the time the agreements were given the City~ Eads said in the instance of the Lawrences and Moores who have property at the upper end of Sheridan Street there would be no special benefit and sa~d that Council must find there is a special benefit and enhancement to property to justify improvements. Eads showed pictures of properties and noted the Schofield property could not be served by Sheridan Street because of the terrain. Eads smd that Moore and Lawrence could have some benefit from Sheri- dan improvement but that Walnut Street would not be a special benefit to that propertyo Eads added that the vast majority of the property owners would not have special benefits by improvement of Sheridan above Walnut. Eads said that Council has authority to levy assessments by the decision they make as to whether the improvement is a special benefit. Eads read Sec~ 13.20.100 of AMC/s~ if Council Js intent on the improvements special conditions should be considered for the property owners who will not have special benefits by having the street paved° Eads showed proper- ties os the map which do not have actual access to Sheridan say- ing they represent about 25% and said there is a strong argument that these people will not have special benefits. 1/21/86 P. 1 ic Hearing /Sheridan has been Elerath noted that paving/done in the past when there has been a majority in favor and doesn't see any difference in this proposa]o Salter agreed with Ead's interpretation of the Code as outlined and said the decision as to whether there is a special benefit rests with the Council and if there is no such benefit he doesn't think they have a right to put the improvement in. Don Skinner - lot 200 spoke in opposition to the proposal saying that it would cost $9,763 for his portion and doesn't consider it a special benefit as ~t is on the back of his property. Skinner expressed concern that property owners are charged the same for the narrow portion as for the standard street. Alsing said the costs are predicated on front footage basis and all project costs are divided by the number of property owners. Lynn Merriman, 731 Grover Street, opposed to the project said although he lives at Sheridan and Grover, neither section would benefit his property. Merriman said there isn't an erosion problem in that section and that Grover is nothing but an alley with solid bedrock and that all property owners are against the 40 wide pavement proposed. Merriman said he would like to see the country/rural atmosphere left intact. Barbara Allen, 355 Grant Street opposed the measure saying no one would benefit by the paving of Grove Street. Director of Public Works Alsing said Grover is scheduled to be paved 36' wide down to 28' where the standard street wouldn't be possible where more right of way would be required than available. Bob Baylis, 300 Sheridan Street spoke in favor of the project saying that there will always be those in opposition to paving and that the cost will increase as time goes on. Steven Lunt, 375 Grant Street, spoke in favor of the proposal saying that it would eliminate a dust problem due to traffic every Summer° Lunt went on to say that be woald like to see Grover Street remain unpaved to preserve the rural atmosphere. Lunt said he would like to know the cost of the project in separate segments and was told that Sheridan would cost $34.50 per front foot; Grover $40.00 and Walnut $40°00 - the last two increased because of excavation expenses. At this point the public hearing was closed and after brief discussion by Council relative to paving of upper Sheridan Laws moved to delete Sheridan above Walnut and delete Grover; Acklin seconded the motion° On question of Alsing as to how difficult it would be to come back later to pave Grover~ Alsing said it wouldn't be a problem. On voice vote the motion passed unanimously. Almquist said an ordinance authorizing improvements would be brought back at next meetingo 1/21/86 P.2 PNWB PAVEMENT CUT REQUEST THE CROSSROADS/ OAK KNOLL GOLF COURSE LIOUO¢ LICENSE APP~ ECONOMIC DEV. ADVo IN OSFA PLAYBILL PUBLIC FORLrM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS Airport Connnercial Rezone (Bard's Inn) Lien Search Fees A memo from the Public Works Director was reviewed relative to a pavement cut request from Pacific Northwest Bell on Gresham Street near E. Main Street for cable repair. Acklin moved to approve; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° For information only it was noted that Nancy Ao Tucker has relinquished all rights and interests to the Crossroads Restaur- ant and Kenneth L. Meirstin was present to state that the restaur- ant is now known as The Oak Knoll. An application by Dennis & Bonnie Ryan (dba Main Street Pub) was considered and noted that background checks by the Police Department have not been completed. Smith moved for approval contingent on a positive final report from the Police Department; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. An application was also submitted for a liquor license for the Sandwich Shack and Smith moved to place on agenda; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° Smith then moved to approve application contingent on a positive final report from Police Department; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° Council considered the suggestion that the City purchase ad- vertising space in the 1986 OSFA Playbill at a cost of $775 and unanimously agreed not to support the request at this time. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance regulating commercial activities at the Ashland Municipal Airport and Smith moved for adoption; Laws seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance rezoning certain property from Multi-family residential to Commercial (Bard's Inn) and Laws moved for adoption; Elerath seconded the motion. Reid noted that she had not attended the public hearing and therefore not qualified to vote. On roll call vote, Elerath, Bennett and Laws voted in favor; Acklin and Smith voted against and Reid abstained. The motion carried° First reading was given an ordinance amending fees for certifica- tes of lien search and Acklin moved to second reading; Smith seconded the motion° Elerath moved to amend motion to include emergency clause which died for lack of a second. Laws said that the Charter provides for emergency clauses only when an emergency involving health and welfare of citizens are con- cerned. On roll call the motion passed unanimously, 1/21/86 ?. 3 uRDINANCES, continued State Revenues LiD #56 Improvements First reading was given an ordinance electing to receive State revenues and Acklin moved to second reading; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance levying special benefit assessments in L,I.D~ No. 56 (Fordyce etc.) and Smith moved to second reading; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. O/HER BUSINESS C~Ly Atty Evalo Smith asked for report on evaluation returns relative to City Attorney position and the Mayor said all forms had not been returned as yet. (;oals Session Coals setting session set for February 1 at 9:00 A.Mo to be held at Ashland Hills Inn (Windmill) and the City Administrator advised that he would have all Department Heads present for the session to reprioritize goals. (;ommunity Health !~ Soc~ Services Almquist announced that the first meeting of the Com~nunity Health & Social Services Committee is being held on Thursday, January 23 at 4:00 P.M. in the Civic Center Council Chambers° Almquist also reminded Council of the Community Center dedication slated for 2:00 P.M,, on January 30th~ Reid asked for rationale on having a Medford citizen serve on the Ashland Airport Committee when so many applications have been received for service on committees and the Mayor said the ordinance does not call for local residents totally in the makeup of the Airport Commission & said Lausmann keep plane there. Reid asked for follow up on the subject of the naming of streets noting that Historic/Geographic names were said to be considered in the future and suggested the matter be brought up at the Goals session° on passing of Mayor Medaris suggested a letter of sympathy on~ong time citizen and City employee Herman Helm be sent to relatives in Portland° The City Administrator said he would take care of the request. Al) 10U RNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Nan E Franklin Ci[~ Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 1/21/86 Po 4