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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-0119 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL January 19, 1982 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING Granite St. Paving BUDGET COMMITTEE APPT. Having led the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Medaris called the meet- ing to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the above date. Present were Howard, Sims, Dale, Acklin, Laws and Peterson. Howard asked that minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1982 be corrected to "Niehaus" in line 5, pp 3 of the first page. Acklin moved to approve minutes of January 5, 1982 as corrected and for the executive session of January 12, 1982; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The continuation of the public hearing on the paving of Granite Street was opened with the City Administrator reviewing the pro- posed improvement from existing paving 975' south and outlined the circumstances relating that Cooper & Smay frontage (Smay's assessment being picked up by agreement with Cooper) add up to 55.92% of the frontage; 24.17 owned by the City and 19.9% by owners not signing in favor. Almquist said that due to the length of the process the original estimated cost of $40 per lineal foot would probably average more than $44 at this point. From the audience Mark Cooper expressed his interest in going ahead with the improve- ments and said the estimate was basedon a 36 foot w~dth and that due to grades and topography and other physical limitations, the street would most likely be 28 feet in width in most places. Almquist noted the street improvement has not been designed as yet and may well be as described. Almquist added that if the bids come back exceptionally high a special meeting may be held on the matter. Marilyn Marthoski of 514 Granite Street spoke in opposition of the project saying she resented being forced into the assessment district because of the needs of one person and that the project would result in a hardship on her financially. Marthowski also expressed concern as to how the street will affect her driveway. Almquist noted that it is the responsiblity of the property owner because the driveway often encroaches the right-of-way. William Moore agreed with Marthoski and likewise objected to the improve- ment saying they never wanted the street paved and feels it is unfair. Mary Ann Santee said she lives off Granite but it effects her and she opposes the project and questioned the legality of the Cooper/Smay agreement. Santee reminded Council that Drescher's letter still contains the promise that Cooper would pay the assess- ments on improvements. Laws moved to approve formation of the assessment district and to direct staff to bring back necessary peper work; Peterson seconded the motion and asked for all pertin- ent information. On roll call vote motion passed unanimously. Laws nominated Karen Smith to Budget Connnittee; Howard seconded the motion. Sims nominated Emile Cloutier; Dale seconded the motion. On roll call vote for Smith, Acklin, Laws, Peterson and Howard voted in favor. Sims and Dale opposed. Motion carried. 1/19/82 P. 1 R~gu]ar Meeting Ashland City Council 1/19/82 P. MINUTES OF BOARDS CPN UTIL. PAVING CUT PAVEMENT CUT REQUEST - CPN PAVEMENT CUT REQUEST-CPN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE YMCA Committee CPN OFFICE CLOSURE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP RVOCG BROCHURE PUBLIC FORUM Sims moved to accept minutes of boards, commissions and committees and Acklin seconded the motion which passed with all AYES on voice vote. A letter was read from CPN Utilities responding to Council ques- tions relative to reasons for cutting pavement during the morator- ium rather than before paving is done. For information only - no action necessary. Letter placed on file. A request was read for cutting Greenmeadows Way for a new residence. After some discussion as to the plans for cutting it was decided to table until more information can be received and Laws so moved; Acklin seconded the motion which passed with all AYES on voice vote. A letter requesting a pavement cut at First & B Sts. was reviewed and Sims moved to approve; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Director of Chamber of Commerce Reinert gave an oral report cover- ing use of funding on advertising different areas of tourism/con- ventions etc. and reported on origination of an Ashland Community Calendar for various cormnunity interests. Reinerr made available materials being distributed at this time and added that letters are being sent organizations relative to the minerature displays at Christmas time and reported that it will be made a traditional event should interest warrant it. Reinert said visitors could come to see the mineratures, shop and ski during the off-season weeks/months. Advertisement in Sunset Magazine was also discussed. Council thanked Reineft for his efforts along with his office staff. A letter from the YMCA requesting Council appoint a committee to review a bonding proposal was read. Mayor Medaris appointed Allen Drescher, Linda Butler, Galen LeMar, Bill Holmes, Lee Howard, Nancy Peterson, Brian Almquist and Bob Nelson to the YMCA Bonding Proposal Study Committee. Peterson said her immediate response to the proposal was negative but that she would be happy to particip- ate. Dale moved to approve committee; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter was read advising of the closure of the Ashland branch of California Pacific National office. For your information only - no action necessary. The schedule for the Comprehensive Plan Workshop was presented for use as a timetable for land-use, zoning etc. for the North Interchange area. Peterson moved to accept schedule; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Request to enclose RVCOG material in utility bills was read and discussed and Peterson moved for approval; Dale seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. A1 Fusco, Ashland Fitness Center, said he is against the City's participation in the development of the YMCA facility saying the fitness center would create unfair competition with his facility and he questions the propriety of the City's involvement at all. 1/19/1982 P.~ ~e_gular Meeting Ashland City Council 1/19/82 PUBLIC FORUM continued SIMS COUNCIL SEAT ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Electric rates Special Assessments Gas Piping Citizen Involvement in Planning St. Imp. Dist. No. 48 Transfer of Approps. Parking Restrictions Fusco said he travels all over the country planning and making feasibility studies on fitness centers and that his facility is as clean and exotic as he has seen. Fusco said there is no doubt the City needs a gymnasium and swimming pool as planned but that one fitness center is sufficient for a City of this size. Fusco said the pool would be a losing proposition and he understands that the fitness center would make up for it. Peterson asked for more information. Laws recommended that Fusco attend the meetings and probably his comments could be valuable to them. Fusco contended that it was inappropriate for the Mayor to be involved on the City level as a member of the board of YMCA. Peterson asked Fusco to write his comments on paper for the committ- ee. Councilmember Sims announced his intention to vacate his seat at the end of his term and that anyone interested might want to look up the filing date before accepting other positions in the City. Second reading was given an ordinance by title only amending rates for electric service and Laws moved to adopt; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading By title only of an ordinance adding a new chapter · to the Municipal Code relative to Local Improvements and Special Assessments was given and Acklin moved to adopt; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance relative to gas piping and appliance installations and Laws moved for adopt- ion; Sims seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relative to citizen involvement in planning and Peterson moved for adoption; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance authorizing improvement bonds for Street Improvement District No. 48 and Laws moved to second reading; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution transferring appropriations within a fund was read and Acklin moved to approve; Dale seconded the motion and on roll call'vote the motion passed unanimously. A Resolution instituting parking restrictions at the intersection of Iowa and Garfield and at "B" & Pioneer Streets was read and Laws moved for adoption; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. 1/19/1982 P.3 Regular M.~eting Ashland City Council 1/19_Z82 P.~ EVALUATION PROGRAM/PAY A resolution approving management evaluation program and pay plan was read and Laws moved for adoption with amendment of Appendix "A" to place Ed Fallon (Water Quality Superintendent) in the "D" step as a bonus for his commendable work for the department. Fallon it was noted plans to retire this year so the "D" level would abide. Dale seconded. On roll call motion passed unanimously. Mayor Medaris gave commendation to Fallon who was not present at the meeting. Fallon has been with the City for a period of 36 years. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Medaris noted that the liaison positions have been left as they were last year and appointed an Ad Hoc Communications Com- mittee to work out alternatives for the Cable TV service. Sims moved to approve; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unani- mously on voice vote. Also appointed was an Ad Hoc Golf Committee with former Mayor Gary Prickett to chair, Ken Mickelson to advise and Lee Howard to be ex officio. The Mayor said there will be three more members. Dale moved to approve; Laws seconded and on voice, all AYES. MONTHLY REPORTS Monthly Reports for December 1981 were submitted and Acklin moved to accept and place on file; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Howard noted that the Historic Commission is begin- ning the chore of identifying houses and Council will be informed when the job is finished in three or four months. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Nan E. Frank'lin L. Gordon Medaris City Recorder Mayor ih