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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-0205 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL February 5, 1985 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Otis & Elizabeth Sts. L.I.D. Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., on the above date in the Civic Center Council Chambers. Laws, Smith, Acklin, Bennett and Elerath were present. Reid was absent. Bennett moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 1985; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on voice vote. The City Administrator reviewed the petitions and agreements for curb, gutter and paving for all of Otis and Elizabeth Streets, representing 56.5% of ownership of the front footage, and noted that some of the signatures were generated over the years as a condition to land partitions and other Planning actions. Almquist said that some of the property owners have purchased their lots subsequent to the original agreement to improve, and noted that the paving agreements are recorded in County records so that pur- chasers are aware of such future improvements in their deeds. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for those in favor of the improvements to speak. Mike Slattery, 590 Elizabeth Street spoke in favor saying that he understood the commitment for future improvements when he built his home and understood everyone except the Jensens signed in favor. Slattery added that when Jensen's parcel had come before the Planning Commission for approval they were asked to sign in favor of improvements. Slattery said the improvements would increase the value of each property. Don Cowan said he owns property at the end of Otis where he raises cattle on six acres and is favor of paving it now because costs will increase in the future. Floyd Nielsen, 531 Laurel Street said he is against improvements and can't afford the $38 cost per front foot as he is on Social Security. Almquist then asked each property owner to identify their lots as they spoke so he could calculate the per- centages in favor and opposing the L.I.D. Virgil Woodward, 320 Otis Street said he objected to the policy in effect since 1973 whereby anyone requesting a land partition or other planning action ~lig required to sign for improvements. Woodward noted the estimated cost per front foot is quite high and that the rural atmosphere will be lost along with existing black walnut trees which would have to come out. Bruce Walker, 580 Elizabeth spoke in opposition to the improvements because he can't afford the additional expense and has his house on the market at this time and doesn't want to pass costs on to a buyer. Henry Aschoff, 570 Elizabeth, spoke in opposi- tion to the proposal because he cannot afford the cost. Aschoff asked if the stated cost of improvements was by competitive bid. Director of Public Works Alsing said the cost represents an eng- ineering estimate at this point, but that the project would go out to bid. Brent Jensen, 300 Otis, said the condition was imposed on his lot when the property was partition&d, and questioned the process of drawing district boundaries. Alsing said the districts are drawn to make the improvements practical by size and in this case the streets just happen to be at right angles rather than in a row. 2/5/85 P. i Regula~cMeeting Ashland City Council 2/5/85~P. 2 Otis & Elizabeth Im- provements public hearing cont. Jensen said he was opposed. Mrs. Aili Eggert, Tax lot 00400, said she has four acres which have been in the family for years and has no intention of developing it and added that she doesnlt want to be forced into the improvements when she doesn't need them. Steve Jen- sen said he bought property which was partitioned and inherited the improvement project and asked for background of having people sign in favor. Almquist explained that the subdivision ordinance requires signing in favor of paving because housing creates additional traffic and maintenance. Acklin reviewed the present Council policy saying that it requires all streets in the City to be paved because of maintenance, dust, particulants etc. and noted it is co~on practice. Jensen asked if any traffic counts have been conducted saying the street is used for access to Quiet Village and asked that count be taken. Laws said improvements might cause the traffic flow to spread out. Smith noted that a Master Street Plan was just adopted this year and there has been a policy where a majority signs in favor of improvements, the work is done. Acklin asked Jensen if he knew of the proposed paving agreement recorded in his deed and Jensen said he knew of it, but is in opposition. Bob Meiser, 332 Otis Street, said he knew the improvements were called for but didn't think the improvements would be done so soon and thus is opposed. Carlyle Stout, 356 Otis, noted he serves on the Planning Commission and did not sign the petition to improve the streets. He said he didn't feel coerced but urged to sign in favor but urged that the street be unimproved saying that it helps keep the speed of traffic down. Stout said the voice of the people should be heard. George 330 Otis Street spoke in opposition saying he likes the quasi-rural nature of the street. Bud Marler, 88 Granite Street, noted he is not a property owner on the subject streets but asked if there is any recourse for people who can't afford the assessment. Almquist said the Bancroft assessments could be paid over a ten year period with two annual payments and noted the only other recourse would be available to qualified senior citizens whose payments could be deferred until the sale of the property, death etc. Melanie Jensen said sherents at 575 Elizabeth and the cost of the proposed improve- ments would be passed on to her. Dick C~g~l~y, 286 Randy, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Austin Kersey, 495 Willow, said he had signed the agreement with the seller but likes the rural setting and is against the improvements. Cowan again spoke in favor of street improvements saying the cost would be only a few dollars a month and will raise the property values. The public hearing was closed and Almquist noted his tabulation showed 36.4% protesting who had not petitioned or presigned, and also that protests were heard from an additional 24.18% who had presigned in favor of improvements. It was noted that two people may qualify for senior citizens deferral. Laws said the most crucial question is whether to continue the policy of having people sign for improvements as a result of planning actions, and if ex- ceptions are made he would question the effectiveness of having a policy at all. Almquist noted that improvements of the Otis Street portion could be cut off at Drager Street and there would ....... continued 2/5/85 P. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 2/5/85 P. 3 Otis & Elizabeth public hearing cont. PUBLIC t{EARINGS cont. Hillcrest Improvements still be over 60% in favor on Otis. Acklin said if the policy is not con~st~tly implemented, the City will be left with the maintenance of unpaved streets and paved patches here and there. Smith agreed with Laws and Acklin relative to the policy and said there are constant complaints about streets and maintenance costs are high for unimproved streets. Fregonese noted there is an ordinance requiring paving and the lots with agreements to pave are less expensive than lots already improved. On Laws' question as to what the State law says relative to going ahead with improve- ments, City Attorney Salter said that if two-thirds of the property owners oppose, the City cannot proceed. Alsing said if the policy is changed to each owner being required to pave only in front of his/her property, maintenance would be difficult if not impossible. Acklin said the present policy was designed to take care of situa- tions exactly like the proposed project. Laws moved to proceed with the Local Improvement District and directed staff to bring back an ordinance; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on voice vote. The City Administrator reviewed a memo from Director of Public Works Alsing indicating petitions were received representing 62.9% of the front footage on Hillcrest Street between Holly & Iowa Streets request- ing a Local Improvement District for curb and gutter. It was noted that the street was paved in 1948 and is need of resurfacing which the City has agreed to do should the property owners sign for the cost of curb and gutters. The ~yor opened the public hearing and asked for comments in favor. No one responded. David Sugar, 307 Meade said he sees no need for the improvement and would like to discourage it any way possible and thus opposed. Nancyl~Faerber, 309 Hillcrest St. said they have two accesses to their driveway and rarely use Hillcrest. Faerber added that they are not in any position to take on any more financial responsibilities and therefore oppose the improvements. The Mayor closed the public hearing and Laws moved to proceed with L.I.D. and asked that staff bring back ordinance; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Regular "oeting Ashland City Council 2/5/85 P~ 4 PLANNING ACTION #84-082 BARD'S IN The City Administrator read a memo from the Planning Commission rela- tive to the application by Bard's Inn for a Comprehensive Plan Desig- nation change and Zoning change for the parcel located directly north of the present motel facility on the west side of Helman Street. Alm- quist requested that the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 9, 1985 (7 pages); Memo from Economic Development Commission dated January 30, 1985 which was read by Almquist; Historic Commission minutes J~nuar 8 1 85 a Januar 2 1985' CPAC memo dated January packet and recently received letters are being made part of the record, as well as findings of fact submitted by the applicant. Planning Director Fregonese reviewed the application and actions to this point and reminded Council that out of 114 Planning applications Council has only had two or three come to them only for policy changes. The Plan- ning Director said the decision would be quasi-judicial in that any exparte contacts must be disclosed and if a site visit was made that too should be revealed for the record. Fregonese said the criteria for public need must reflect the public need of the whole community, and the four Planning Commissioners who voted in favor did so on the public need basis. Fregonese said all goals of the Comprehensive Plan must be met and whether there is a need for traveler's accommodations and does the zone change meet that need. Fregonese said basically people including the Planning Staff and Historic Commission felt that the need does not exist. Fregonese said the method of change would not be to pass an ordinance but to pass a Resolution of Intent with conditions. Fregonese said the Planning Commission felt most of all that the use should be limited to motel; design should be compatible with the residential neighborhood and that should Council decide on a Zone change then there should be conditions attached making the existing non-conforming sign come into conformance as to height, size, method of illumination & construction. Fregonese said that the present sign ruins the aesethics gained in the downtown core where the majority are now conforming. Fregonese said there should be only one sign for all of the units and not a separate one on the contiguous site. Fregonese reviewed the Sign Ordinance for clarification. Councilor Elerath said he visited the site, attended the Planning Com- mission meeting and talked to members of the Historic Commission. Bennett said she visited the site. Acklin said she visited the site, discussed the matter with the Planning Director, Elerath and Laws. The Mayor said he conversed with Councilors and Planning people. Smith said she looked at the site and discussed with the Planning Director. Richard Stevens, 25 Hawthorne, spoke representing A1 & Betty Bamforth owners of Bard's Inn and applicants and reviewed the history of the application saying that expansion of the motel to the adjacent site is the only logical alternative to address. Stevens asked that the record reveal the fact that 476 requests for accommodations were turned away for lack of enough units and added that the Zone change will fill that need and serve the business community with tourists who are stay- ing within walking distance to downtown. Stevens said the use would 2/5/85 p 4 Regular ~eting Ashland City Council 2/5/8~P. 5 Bard's Inn Zone Chg. continued not denigrate the residential area and noted the neighbors have spoken in favor of the expansion rather than multi-residential use. Stevens said it will blend into the neighborhood where Bard's Inn is on one corner and the Youth Hostel is on the other along with a B & B and apartments. Stevens said it isn't a proposal calling for a wide open Zone change but a natural evolution. Stevens reviewed the His- toric Commission memo recommending denial based on four criteria including "recognized area for National Register of Historic Places", "the alley has historically been the boundary line", "the importance of preserving and protecting Historic areas" and "the impDrtance of protecting residential areas from encroachment by Commercial use". Stevens said the allowed use would not jeopardize the National Regis- ter'and there would be no impact on the need. Stevens said it is true that the alley has been designed the historical boundary line but added that the Comprehensive Plan was designed to be flexible and that the need to recognize the importance of protecting the Historic area is being considered by design to make it compatible with the area. Fregonese gave the definition of what public need means. Stevens reviewed the findings of fact submitted by the applicants and how they relate to the proposed use, the Citizen Involvement criteria stating the mechanism assures compliance with LCDC Goal No. 1. Stev- ens addressed the removal of R-3 land saying that it isn't feasible to use this land for multi-residential and that travelers accommoda- tions are allowed and there is little difference in that and motel use. Councilor Elerath asked if Stevens had reservations about the condit- ions presented by the Planning Commission and Stevens said he did not but that he has reservations about conditions presented by Fregonese. Stevens expressed concern about the sign conditions and said if he must abide by the ordinance he will comply otherwise it may be a legal issue. The public hearing was opened and those in favor were asked to speak. Lawrence Mattson, 107 E. Main Street, Medford, architect for the applicant reviewed the proposed expansion describing how the units would fit and be compatible with residential area as opposed to multi- residential where a two story motel would be looking down on backyard. (Ackin left the room at this point for a period of 5 minutes.) Mattson reviewed the guidelines for residential and commercial use and said that the land is best suited because of the existing structure's eleva- tion. Mattson described how the design would lend itself to Historic Commission guidelines and guidelines for a commercial development could easily be met. Mattson said the units could be related to the adjacent residential area and the streetscape will be much better served by allowing the motel than for it to remain the way it is with an unpredictable future. Kip Lomband, 133 Manzanita, said he feels strongly about the applica- tion saying that it is a common sense situation. Lombard said it fills a public need for non-motoring public where they wouldn't be able to visit and shop downtown otherwise; gives the City control over ........ continued 2/5/85 P.5 Regular ~eting Ashland City Council 2/5/85__P. 6 Bard's Inn continued the design of the building. Lombard said he doubts that this would set a precedent and that planning actions mu~t be considered on a case, by case basis. Lombard urged that Council approve the request. Robert Johnson, 583 Prim recommended approval. Joan Drager, 123 Central, said she has lived there for nine years and there have been many changes ove~theyears. Drager said the lot is next to her house and that the old house was not worth preserving. She added that the proposal will tuck parking in back and will help the downtown business community economically. The gentleman who lives at 117 Helman Street said the lot is an eye- sore and that the Bamforths will make the addition attractive. Lois Wenker, 317 N. Main Street, said we should be more flexible and support an established business which wants to expand. Wenker urged Council to approve the application. Eldon Scripter, 75 Helman Street spoke in favor of the application saying from an economic standpoint he can't see how we can turn down a business which has been there many years and has met a need in the community. Scripter said he doesn't know how the lot became R-3 and would enjoy having the Bamforths as his neighbors. A1 Willstatter of 128 Central spoke in favor of the proposal and said he speaks for his neighbor also. Willstatter said the quality of the air will be maintained due to the opportunity for people to walk rather than drive in Ashland. Roanne Lyle, 142 N. Main spoke in support of the Zone change saying that the area isn't residential in nature at that location. Ethel Hansen, 658 Siskiyou Blvd. said while the Comprehensive Plan was being drawn up over the years that the word "flexibility" con- tinued to surface in the Planning Commission meetings and she would hope Council will see that need. Hansen said that many of the meet- ings were moved to the Temple because of overflowing crowds being con- cerned that the Comprehensive Plan would be adaptable to the community and that room was left for flexibility. Sharon Marler maintained there is still a major concern that a preced- ence will be set for a vacant lot in a residential area and is con- cerned about preserving historic nature in terms of architecture. Marler added that she is not again st economic development. Larry Medinger, 520 Terrace Street reiterated concern expressed by Marler relative to precedent setting as a result of the Zone change proposal. 2/5/85 Bard's Inn cont. Gary Murrell, 296 Beach Street, urged Council not to approve Zone change saying the integrity of the Planning process should be main- tained and suggested that the request be reconsidered when the Comp- rehensive Plan is reviewed in the Fall. Cynthia Lord, 710 N. Mountain agreed with the Historic Commission saying she doesn't think it is compatible and wondered if there is an alternative to serve this need. Stevens said he didn't think it would be setting a precedent and each application should be evaluated on its own merit. Stevens said he assumes there will be changes in the Planning maps and that the applica- tion has met the tests including development and performance standards. Mattson reviewed the transition saying physical features must be addressed and assured Council the design etc. will go through the process. Stevens said that it application has been a long ardous task and that it seems fruitless to wait until the Comprehensive Plan is reviewed and it was hoped the motel addition could have been com- pleted for the 1985 tourist season. The public hearing was closed. City Attorney Salter mentioned that the question was raised relative to the existing sign and said it is understood that the applicants don' intend to bring the sign up to Code. Salter said it is his opinion that such a condition should be valid. Salter said one of the main considerations in Zone change is for public need and that the condition will be upheld to make actual use of land to be compatible with the neighborhood. Salter said there could be no sign on the 8-unit motel addition and as far as Court is concerned should you have to take the sign down, I do not think that would be compatible use. Elerath mentioned that present Council will have no control over succeeeding Council members actions ~elating to p~ecedent setting. Laws expressed tevens al concern over the sign. ' s 'd/s~ares concern about the sign issue. Laws said the applicant should not look for another sixty sq. foot sign and asked Stevens if the applicant plans on having another sign and Stevens said that is not their intent. Salte~ again said that a Court would not uphold the question of changing the sign. Elerath said Council can handle the precedent-setting question but he doesn't know about the sign question. Acklin agreed but said the precedent question is a valid point but that the response of the neighbors shows there is no adverse impact and added the Zone change would upgrad property value. Acklin added that the Planning Director has been accused of saying that this will fill more of a private need than a public need and that a precedent was already set when Council turned down a similar request on Siskiyou Boulevard to protect the integrity of our Planning Commission. Acklin said she does not favor this request as the application came just after the Comprehensive Plan had gone to LCDC. Acklin said an alternate could be across the street on Helman and said as to the question of flexibility, Acklin said that changing or amending the Comp Plan would interfere and that if all needs of our City are taken into consideration,the quality of life in Ashland and that it doesn't signal that Ashland is not open for business. Acklin said that an apartment complex would generate as much business on a yearly basis. Bennett said she appreciates the feelings of the Historic & Planning Commissions but doesn't feel this Zone change has been considered hastily and she would think any kind ......... continued 2/5/85 P.7 kegular Maeting Ashland City Council 2/5/85tP. 8 Bard's Inn cont. Communications, Petitions & Remonstrances State Historic Pres. Oak Knoll Green Fees Mayor's Appointments Zone change would come under this type of scrutiny and continued by saying that aesthetically it would be worse located across the street. Laws said he would like to see approval of the request and to include Condition #3 as reconnnended asking that all signs be brought into conformance with the Sign code as it relates to new signs. Laws added fact be adopted and that findings reflect economic need and to encour- age existing businesses to create new jobs. Laws said that giving up R-3 land is not worrisome in place of stimulating economic growth. Laws then moved to approve Zone change request and Comp Plan change with conditions and additions, findings of fact and changes and asked staff to bring back documents and findings; Bennett seconded the motion. Fregonese asked that the question relative to bringing the sign into conformance be included and Laws moved to accept the amend- ment added to the motion; Bennett agreed and Elerath, Bennett and Laws voted in favor and Smith and Acklin opposed on voice vote. (At this point Acklin left the meeting - 10:30 P.M.) 5 Minute Recess. Applications for Special Assessment as Historic Property were reviewed as submitted for Colonel William H. Silsby property at 111 Third St., and Citizens Banking and Trust Co. Building at 232 East Main Street. Laws said he is in agreement with maintenance of historic landmarks and would encourage their stability in Ashland but expressed concern that when historic landmarks are so designated that other property owners are obliged to pick up the tax dollars reflected in the lessor assessments. Laws said he didn't think the applications should be opposed but the matter should be submitted to the Budget Committee for their consideration because it is an expenditure of City tax monies. Council agreed that both the Budget Committee and Historic Commission should address and make recommendation to Council. Laws moved to approve the two applications and refer to Budget & Historic Commission expressing our concerns of future impact to the City if this trend continues and that a list of these homes should be avail- able; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. An increase in golfing fees including daily and annual fees was reviewed along with the costs at other courses. A lady from the audience said she can't understand why the City would subsidize the Airport and increase fees at golf fees while supporting other recreat- ion. Smith moved to approve rate increase; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The Mayor's memo was read naming a second Pro tem Judge, Kip Lombard, and reappoint David Orf as Judge pro tem; Richard Isaacs for reappoint- ment to the Audit Committee and the following persons to serve on the Citizens Planning Advisory Commission: Bud Wilkerson, Margaret Vedder, Kathie Kennedy, Richard Sept, Roy Levy~ Susi Sprangenbert- Krenzen, Jack Sabin, John Garcia and Barbara Bean. Smith moved to approve; Elerath asked for more background on the appointees in the ..... continued 2/5/85 p. 8 Regular Maeting Ashland City Council 2/5/85 P._.9 Mayor's Appts. continued 1064 Ashland Street Wranglers Arena Traffic Safety Comm. "Yield" sign Left turn refuge Parking sp./mail delivery PUBLIC FORUM future and the Mayor said he would make resume' and utility response cards available if received; Bennett moved to approve; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Deferred until Councilor Reid could be present. The City Administrator reviewed the history of the Wranglers Riding Club which was given 2.5 acres of the City Industrial Park on Mistletoe Road with the understanding that the lease could be cancel- led and noted that at this point the area is needed for industrial purposes. Almquist said there is a chance that the Wranglers can relocate on a portion of Greenway property and said he & Councilor Smith met with the Wranglers and recommended the City help them get the area moved by use of City trucks etc. Almquist noted that Croman has agreed to help with move. Almquist also asked that he be authorized to secure proposals from several licensed appraisers on the 2.5 acre parcel for Croman plan for the land. On the Wranglers proposal Smith said there are no county monies and the Wranglers understand they must provide their own water & sewer services. Almquist said the industrial property would have to be advertised once it is appraised and a public hearing would have to be held. Laws moved to approve recommendation; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission to install a "Yield" sign on Meade Street where it enters Vista Street was con- sidered and Smith moved to ask that the City Administrator bring back a resolution for sign; Bennett seconded the motion which passed with- out opposition on voice vote. A recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission that a left-turn refuge be constructed for northbound traffic on Siskiyou Blvd., at Garfield Street to accommodate traffic to the SOSC Information Office was reviewed. Rod Stevens told of coordination with the High- way Department and resultant left turn refuge. Laws moved to approve concept; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Council discussed the request for "no parking" space designation in front of a group of mailboxes for 707. 694, 720 and one other address on Liberty Street because vehicles park there and the Post Office refuses to deliver mail. Alsing said the Traffic Safety Commission has no interest in placing "no parking" spaces and noted there is space across the street where cars can't park where boxes could be moved. Alsing said this would be a matter for the Post Office to decide. Council agreed that the matter should go back to the Traffic Safety Commission and should be discussed with Post Office for alterna- tive plan. NO CoR~Rent. 2/5/85 p. 9 Regular ~eting Ashland City Council 2/5/85 P. 10 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Walker Avenue Croman Annexation Slusser Annexation 1983-84 Audit Resolution authorizing funds/accounting methods Second reading by title only was given an ordinance ordering the improvement of Walker Avenue between E. Main Street and the SPRR and Laws moved to adopt; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance dispensing with and election and setting a public hearing for February 19, 1985 on the proposed annexation of property on the East side of Mistletoe Road and Smith moved to second reading; Bennett seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance dispensing with an election and setting a public hearing on the proposed annexation of property locat- ed West of Dover Street at Bristol Street from County RR-5 to City of Ashland R-l-10 and Laws moved to second reading; seconded by Smith and passed unanimously on roll call vote. A resolution accepting the 1983-84 Audit Report was read and Smith moved to adopt; Laws seconded the motion. Elerath noted that no changes had been made in utility accounting and asked why a recent recommendation by the Auditor had not been implemented. The Auditor, Jerry Burns, was in the audience and said he had suggested a change sometime in the future but had not made it forceful because the accounting procedures for municipalities being used have served the purpose over the years and have been reviewed by the Budget Committee. Burns in referring to Jack Nicholson's letter relative to procedures said that his theory in accounting procedures are correct generally but not for the municipal auditing. Smith noted the subject has been gone over many times and the process will soon be going to computer and she feels comfortable with a perennial clean audit. Nicholson asked to clarify his position saying that previous to Burns tenure the accounting was done in a different manner. Burns said the City at that time was following a proprietory type of audit. Nicholson expressed concern over the financial risk of the City saying that the State revenue sharing funds are in jeopardy. Burns noted that Nicholson is not credentialed as a municipal auditor. Elerath said he brought the matter up because he has trouble following accounting procedures relative to utilities in the City and added that he has no problem with the Hospital accounting procedures. At this point the Mayor suggested setting a meeting to work out questions for new Councilmembers. On roll call vote to accept the Audit Report, Laws, Smith, and Bennett voted in favor. Elerath opposed. A Resolution authorizing funds and accounting methods for 1985-86 fiscal year was submitted and Bennett suggested the resolution be deferred and a study session be called to review. Smith noted that we have an Audit Committee to review and she feels confident that the accounting practices are solid. Burns said adopting this Resol- ution is timely with your budget process beginning. Almquist read ......... continued 2/5/85 P. 10 Regular Maeting Ashland City Council 2/5/85 PI 11 Resolution authorizing funds/acctg methods Resolution accepting deed/Greenway purposes OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT the Resolution and Smith moved to adopt; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Postponed. Laws suggested that when two or more Councilmembers leave the room during a public hearing that a recess be called. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 to an adjourned meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, February 7, 1985 to be followed by a Budget Conmittee. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 2/5/85 P. ll