HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-1202 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
December 2, 1986
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rogue Valley Manor
Low Cost Housing
Grant Application
OR Special Public
Works Grant
(Performing Arts)
LIQUOR LICENSE APP8.
Mayor Medaris noted that fifty years ago the Ashland City
Council was considering the annual budget for 1917 at which
time "Silver Threads Among the Gold" was the hit song of the
day. Medaris then led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the
meeting to order at 7:30 on the above date in the Civic Center
Council Chambers. Elerath, Reid, Bennett, Acklin, Laws and
Arnold were present.
Arnold moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of
November 18, 1986; Acklin seconded the motion which passed
unanimously on voice vote.
Planning Director Fregonese reviewed the proposal of Rogue
Valley Manor to construct a project including 40 homes for
low income seniors and disabled people through HUD Sec. 202
an noted proposal to apply for Community Development Block
Grant funds for $90,000 by the City to purchase land now owned
by the Y.M.C.A. (behind McDonald's Restaurant). Fregonese said
that staff time would be donated for his administration of the
grant and the money used for the land would be put back into
the project. Brian McLemore, Administrative Assistant, reviewed
the numbers of units, qualifications, subsidies and noted that
their facility in Medford is full and has a waiting list of
35 people. Fregonese stated that Ashland is in need of this
type of housing. The public hearing was opened and there being
no comment, was closed, Laws moved to authorize application
for CBDG; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously
On Voiee Vote.
Planning Director Fregonese reviewed a proposed grant applica-
tion for Oregon Special Public Works Program Grant to purchase
one acre of land for a public parking lot for the Performing
Arts Center. Fregonese said that the land is owned by Rogue
Valley Bank and would be about a block from the Performing Arts
Center. Fregonese said the cost would be $220,000 and 100
parking spaces would be provided. Lance Pugh, principal in
the Performing Arts Center outlined the plans to use the build-
ing saying that it would be to the whole City's advantage to
create activities during the off-season of OSFA and noted that
lots of groups based locally will have access to the building.
The public hearing was opened and there was no con~nent from the
audience. The public hearing was closed. Arnold moved to
authorize application for the Oregon Special Public Works
Grant Program; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unani-
mously on voice vote.
A liquor license request for change of ownership of Log Cabin
applied for by Gary Lee & Josephine Brendsen was reviewed and
Police Department recommended approval. Acklin moved to
approve; Bennett seconded the motion which passed with all
AYES on voice vote.
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LIQUOR LICENSE APPS.
A liquor license for a new outlet dba Alexis Plaza Restaurant
was considered and approved by the Police Department. Arnold
moved to approve; Acklin seconded the motion which passed with-
out opposition on voice vote.
SISKIYOU W~EELMEN STREET
CLOSURE REQUEST
A letter from SiskiyouWheelmen Bicycle Club requesting
approval of street closure for Ashland Stage Race on Sept. 7,
1987 was read and Chief of Police Lively recommended approval.
Bennett so moved; Elerath seconded the motion which passed
unanimously on voice vote.
CLAY STREET CARRYING CAPACITY Report of carrying capacity of Clay Street N. of Hwy 66 was
submitted and Acklin said it would be helpful information
to have such reports for public hearings.
GOLF COURSE ADDITION
Mayor Medaris reported that Dave Powers, Golf Course Architect,
was unable to fly from Portland due to foggy weather conditions
and he would attempt to get Powers for the December 16 meeting.
AWARD OF HOSLER D~M BID
Council reviewed the six bidsreceived for improvements at
Hosler Dam and recommended the low bidder Donald W. Thompson
Inc. of North Bend at $362,243. Alsing noted that Thompson
can do preliminary work above the dam during the sluicing time
which will start the 15th of December and take four weeks.
Elerath moved to award bid to Donald W. Thompson, Inc; Reid
seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote.
NEON SIGN AMENDmeNT
OTHER BUSINESS:
BEYOND WAR SPACE BRIDGE
A memo from the Planning Commission relative to Neon signs
was read and a public hearing date was set for December 16,
1986.
sattelite
Reid invited Mayor & Council to a live/hook-up with four
countries to form a Space Bridge to be held at the Presbyter-
ian Church in Medford.
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
RECOGNITION
Director of Public Works Alsing was given recognition for his
part in a Street Financing Committee by the League of Oregon
Cities.
POLICE DEPARTMENT HOURS
ADJOURNMENT
C"'~n E. ~Franklin City Recorder
Elerath asked about the Police Department being closed at
night and Police Chief Lively said they are working on a
plan which would eliminate the use of the 911 number and
that Reinholdt is studying the cost of communications system
to improve night service.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
L. Gordon Medaris
Mayor
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