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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-0716 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR }~ETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 16, 1985 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF ~fINUTES OAR INOLL PUBLIC HRG. SEWER/WATER SERVICE REQUEST O/S CITY PARK ESTATES SUBD. FARFIRS' ~T. HOURS DELINQUENT ASSESS. PARK ESTATES WATER Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on the above date. Elerath, Reid, Bennett, Laws and Smith were present. Acklin was absent. Bennett corrected a typographical error and asked that on page 3 rela- tive to the proposed column in the Tidings that Boards, Commissions and Committees be added after Council members in the third sentence. Bennett moved to approve minutes as corrected; Reid seconded the motio~ which passed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris noted that a request was received from the applicant's attorney.for postponement of public hearing. Medaris said notice will be given when a future public hearing is set° A letter from Richard Hammer requesting utility servic~ outside the City limits west of the termination of Grandview Drive was reviewed and the City Administrator noted that the property is in the County and the strip doesn't appear to be large enough for a home. Laws asked that the City Administrator reply to Hammer recommending steps to be taken with County to facilitate his need and moved to deny request; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter from Dr. Aubrey Hill was read relative to a complaint about an erosion problem caused by construction of Park Estates Subdivision and a memo from the Engineering Department was reviewed indicating they would be in touch with the project engineer on the question. Alsing reported that the problem is listed on erosion controls listed by the engineer and would be taken care of. Almquist said he would notify Dr. Hill of what engineer reports. Laws asked for a report back on progress of matter. Susan Wallace drew a diagram on the blackboard showing how Farmers' Market is set up to use from two to four parkings spaces only and asking that the hours be extended until 1:00 P.M. because of the late shopping habits of the consumers at the market. Laws moved to amend agreement and to extend the hours to 1 p.m. with the four park- ing spaces being used; Smith seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on voice vote. A memo from the City Recorder was reviewed relative to the delinquent assessments noted° Council agreed that the City Attorney should take the necessary actionlto collect funds. Postponed for further information. 7/16/85 P. 1 ~gular ~ee~ng As~lan~ ~ Counci~ }/1~/~3 P~ NATIONAL LEAGIFE OF CITIES WATERSHED GATING RADIO TOWER PUBLIC FORUM FORDYCE SEWERS BARD'S PUBLIC HRG. A memo from the City Administrator relative to request from Reid to attend convention was read and Bennett noted that the registration fee for non-members is $260 and not $290 as stated in memo. Almquist said he must have picked up the wrong amount. Smith noted an interest in attending the meeting and said she would check the responsibilities on her job and if she does go would be staying with friends. Laws moved to grant monies to Reid for the NLC in lieu of attending the League of Oregon Cities; Smith seconded the motion. Reid said she would like to check with the LOC to make sure the Energy Committee of which she is a member will not be needing her at that convention before making a final dicision on the National League° On voice vote motion passed unanimously. A memo from the Public Works Director proposing gating of roads into the Watershed was read. On question of Reid as to whether this would preclude skiing in the area, Alsing said it was just to keep Vehicles out. Elerath suggested that people be allowed when fire danger sub- sides. Almquist suggested adding a clause to give Fire Chief author- ity to reopen and added the language. Almquist read the resolution and Smith moved to adopt as amended; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Director of Public Works Alsing said that the proposed construction of a radio tower 1867 feet high on top of a 2500 ft. hill near Jackson- ville came to his attention and that response to such application has to be in by July 22. Smith moved to place on agenda; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Alsing said that neither the Ashland nor Medford Airports had been notified of this intenll'and that it would be dangerous to pilots. Reid moved that letter be written opposing the proposal to FAA; Smith seconded the motion which passed without opposition on voice vote. NO response, Second reading by title only was given an ordinance ordering the installation of Sanitary sewers on Fordyce Street. Tim Johnston of 586 Fordyce asked for clarification on project date saying that if it is started in late Fall or early Winter the costs would increase. Almquist explained that the project would go ahead without waiting for the zoning and annexation meetings held by the Planning Commission. Alsing added that after the second reading is approved that the specs will be prepared for Bids and that the work should start within two months. Laws moved to adopt; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Mayor Medaris requested that public hearing be called for the meeting of August 6 to consider application for Zone change by Bard's as covered by the City Attorney in executive session. Almquist so noted. 7/16/85 P. 2 OTHER BUSINESS Parking Street Closure Revenue Sharing Adjournment Elerath expressed interest in getting a progress report on the downtown parking status, Laws who chairs the Parking Facility Committee reported that the Committee had met three or four times and that a survey was taken in May as to the use of downtown parking spaces resulting in the statistics showing that employees are using the spaces. Laws said another survey will be done in the height of summer in the heavy use period for comparative purposes. Laws also reported that costs of a multilevel parking structure were worked out and that the costs would be prohibitive. Laws stressed the need for educating employees rela- tive to parking space uses. Laws said the committee will continue to study all aspects and resources and report back. Reid urged con- sideration of extending Central to Water Street and that the Water Street lot be enlarged and recommended that Council members take a look at the proposal on the ground. Almquist noted that a request for closure of Winburn Way for Sunday, July 2tst from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a concert by the Oregon National Guard came in after the agenda went out and asked that it be placed on agenda. Laws so moved; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Laws moved to approve Parks & Rec. request; Smith seconded the motion. Almquist asked Council to con- sider his handling of such requests to save problem of bringing to Council. On voice vote for street closure motion passed unanimously. Reid noted that the last concert held in the park had low quality and high volume and that she had to leave the neighborhood for relief. Smith then moved to give staff permission to approve street closures. Laws seconded the motion and asked Almquist to review the Ordinance to see if proposal would be in keeping. On voice motion passed unanimously. Almquist noted he had word from the Revenue Sharing office and sug- gested a joint meeting with Council and the Budget Committee to study. Council approved and meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Nan E o Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 7/16/85 P. 3