HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-0423 REG MINMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 1985
Mayor Medaris called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., on the above date in
the Civic Center Council Chambers. Present were Councilors Elerath, Reid,
Bennett, Acklin, Laws and Smith°
Medaris noted that after the executive session relative to the Krahel railroad
cars proposed removal, he had received many calls from the citizens of Ashland support-
ing Krahel's position and asked that action be delayed for a period of time to
give Krahel an opportunity to consider a compromise prior to legal action.
Bennett reported she had met with complaining neighbors after having contacted
Mayor Medaris and Salter and feels they are still willing to accept the original
caboose and flatcar but are upset not only Because Krahel refuses to compromise
but has not followed through on his original verbal agreement to clean up the
area. Bennett reviewed a report she had passed out to the Council on steps she
had taken and noted ordinances possibly being violated. Bennett asked that Krahel
be allowed time to reconsider and if a solution cannot be reached, she would be'
willing to pursue the matter into court even though she feels the City's time,
money and energy could best be spent on other needs.
Smith agreed saying she too would like to avoid litigation and would support an
effort to locate the railcars in a more specific district and suggested such
property be looked into.
Reid disagreed with the reconsideration proposal saying she doubts that Krahel
will compromise and would not want Council to be placed in an awkward position.
Medaris suggested a period of fifteen days to work out a compromise based on the
public interest.
Acklin noted the City has nothing to lose by delaying the legal action in a effort
to reach a compromise.
Laws cautioned Council not to get into a situation where the neighbors are making
the decision and said Council should make the decision if there is a violation
or if two cars are acceptable.
Smith moved to give a fifteen day notice to Krahel that the City is willing to
work out a compromise and if a compromise cannot be reached, that legal action
be taken; Acklin seconded the motion. On voice vote Bennett, Acklin, Laws, Smith
voted YES; Everett and Reid voted in opposition.
Mayor Medaris asked Councilors Bennett and Smith to work with Krahel on compromise
and said Salter will need to hear directly from Krahel as to his decision within
fifteen days.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder
Mayor