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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-0316 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL March 16, 1982 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING Walker Avenue Annex. MINUTES OF BOARDS SANDLER FILMS ALLEY VAC. METHODIST CHURCH LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST MC GREW BROS. CONSENT OF ASSIGNMENT LEASE Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Present were Laws, Peterson, Howard, and Dale. Acklin arrived mom- ments after roll call. Sims was absent. Peterson moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1982 and Laws seconded the motion. On voice vote motion passed unanimously. Proposed annexation of 5.2 acres located at the NW intersection of SPRR and Walker Avenue, withdrawal from Jackson County Fire Dist. No. 5, and rezoning from County RR-5 to City of Ashland R-l-5 was reviewed. Almquist said it will not be SO zoned. The Mayor opened the public hearing and there were no cormnents from the audience for or against the proposal. Mayor Medaris closed the public hearing. Almquist asked that Findings, Staff Report, Minutes and a letter from Bob Britzman regarding this Planning Action be made part of the record. Laws moved to adopt findings and conditions and directed Staff to bring back ordinance for the next regular meeting; Howard seconded the motion which passed unan- imously on voice vote. Peterson moved to accept minutes of Boards, Commissions and Corfmit- tees; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Allan Sandler of Sandler Institutional Films presented his resume' and reviewed his efforts regarding the audio-visual and film-making class he is teaching at SOSC and asked that Council support his efforts to make his expertise available to the United States Def- ense Program through the bidding process in order to give his students the tool necessary for learning. Sandler said he has the equipment and expertise to do difficult and unique productions. Sandler requested that Council consider drafting a Resolution to support his efforts in Washington, D.C. to be conidered for govern- ment contract work. Sandler invited Council to inspect his facili- ties, class etc. Laws asked that the City Administrator meet with Sandler to decide appropriate action. A petition from First Methodist Church requesting a public hearing was submitted and pub hearing set for April 20, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Liquor license applications were considered for Paddington Station and Underground Deli at 125 E. Main Street and Acklin moved to approve upon the recormnendation of Chief Lively; Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter from City Attorney Salter relative to McGrew Brothers request for consent for assignment to Croma~ Corporation for a period from 3/15/82 to 2/28/83 was read and Laws moved that because of the immediacy of the request that it be placed on agenda; Peterson seconded and motion passed with all AYES on voice vote ....... continued 3/]~/R? D t _Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 2/16/82 P. 2 MC GREW LEASE AGREEMENT T.I.D. POLICY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BROCHURE CHARTER AMENDMENT WATER SYSTEM - WEST SIDE City Attorney Salter reviewed the request for permission by McGrew to sublet the mill to Croman Corporation and related his concern about the liabilities not only with the City but Safeco and Heritage Bank and suggested approval of four month period at which time an extension could be requested based on status of utility obligation. Bob Frank of McGrew Bros. said that Heritage and Safeco had already given consent. Howard moved to accept Salter's recommendation to consent with written authorization from Heritage and Safeco and that Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign agree- ment; Acklin seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice. The City Administrator read a memo dated March 16, 1982 from Director of Public Works Alsing and reviewed a memo dated December 24, 1981 relative to the T.I.D. system and making recommendations for its use. The six points covered in the 12/24 memo were dis- cussed. On the question of self-supporting T.I.D. system Laws asked Alsing for suggestions. Alsing said a small systems devel- opment charge could be made and placed in Capital Improvement Fund. Howard wondered if a public hearing should be held to get citizen input. Alsing said there are rarely complaints or sug- gestions from the consumer. Laws said he can't imagine any con- troversy regarding the water and said it is valuable for~ irrigation and also to supplement the domestic water on water short years. Almquist said we could communicate by letter with the citizens through utility billing. Laws moved to direct Staff to bring back ordinance expanding recommended points and prepare information for consumers.; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A memo was read from the Economic Development Commission request- ing funds for a promotional brochure in the amount of $650 for 600 copies to be sent to targeted firms with specifics dealing with the City should such firms wish to relocate. A gen~eman in the audience asked if the City would advertise his lots on Hersey as they are the industrial park. Mayor Medaris said the brochure covers the City of Ashland and not necessarily the City industrial park alone. Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A lady in the audience asked if the industrial park is in the moratorium area and the Mayor said it is, but added that a small industry wouldn~ consume any more water than a single family residence. A letter was read from City Attorney Salter asking approval of a draft Resolution to amend the Charter to bring the Charter in conformance to State law as it relates to days necessary to process filing and investigative process. Salter asked that the matter be considered at the general election in November. Peterson moved approval of draft and directed Staff to bring back resolution at next regular meeting; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. City Administrator Almquist read a memo from Alsing relative to water supply which information in part was developed by R. W. Beck & Associates through the computer model of the system. The report indicated water pressure in Strawberry Lane is marginal 3/16/82 P. 2 Regular Me_Dting Ashland City Council 3/1~/82 P.3 WATER SUPPLY ETC. cont. REEDER RES. CONDUIT REPAIR PUBLIC FORUM that pressures are related to lack of transmission line capacity in the area and that any water service demand in the area would reduce the pressure below that 20 plus lbs criteria set by Oregon Health Div. Alsing noted there have been some forty services paid for and recommended that those be honored. Alsing said the problem has been mentioned before when B. D. Greene's subdivision was considered and R. W. Beck was asked to check water availabil- ity on the cnmputer and the results came back allowing the nine lots but suggesting no more be considered. Discussion of possible moratorium ensued. Duane Smith agreed there is a water problem but said the housing industry has been in a deep depression for the last couple of years and that it needs all the support it can get from the City. Smith noted the City is spending money to lure new industry here but that probably the largest industry here is building. Margaret Wiley spoke agreeing with Smith that the housing industry needs help and said that she has no water problem and her home is located on the same level as the reservoir. Wiley wondered why Council would consider a moratorium if there isn't a real problem yet. John Chmelir urged Council to look at alterna- tives saying that odd/even watering, in-line pump system and air pressure systems could be considered and that a moratorium would be premature before such vehicles are investigated. Tim Miller asked for direction saying he has two lots in Area B which serv- ices have not been paid for. Council noted there is no moratorium yet. David Toney lives on Strawberry and said he has seen no pressure problem where he lives. Reprioritizing the installation of the 24" main on Terrace Street at a cost of inflated dollars based on estimated cost of $93,000 in 1980 was discussed as an alternative to alleviate the supply problem in the southeast section of the City. Allan Redfield asked where new people will live being brought into town to set up businesses. Mayor Medaris said he would hope that local people would be employ- ed by the firms. Medaris also noted that the moratorium at the south end of town had not hindered building as 84% of the allotted amount of permits had not been applied for. Laws asked the City Attorney how much time we would need to change the bond resolution to include necessary funds for the Terrace Street line and Salter said it would have to be done shortly in order to change title etc. Laws moved to have an adjourned meeting on March 31 at 7:30 P.M. and directed Staff to bring back Resolution; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. City Administrator Almquist read a memo citing severe problems with the 24" conduit along the easterly side of Reeder Reservoir at Hosler Dam and recommending replacement of 728 feet at this time. Laws moved to approve request; Peterson seconded and on voice vote the motion passed unanimously. No comment from the audience. 3/16/82 P.3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 3/j6/82 4 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Adm. & Operating Ord. Initiative/Referendum L.I.D. No. 49 Assessments Cemetery Rates Heater Wrap Spec. Contracts First St. Parking DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS City Administrator Almquist noted there had been corrections of 2.28.310 and 2.28.330 on pages 6 and 7 respectively and read both sections in full. Almquist then read the ordinance by title only to amend Chapter 2.28 relative to the Administrative and Operating Departments. Estelle Sohler asked why 2.28.100 on page ~ contains language relative to a Hydro Generator when the City doesn't even have one. Almquist said it was in the old Ordinance so he left it in. City Attorney Salter said it could be addressed even though we don't have one physically. A1 Willstatter of 128 Central questioned the need for Section 2.28.370 to contain "enforcement of all regulations, laws etc. with the help of the Police Department" when such inference is in every section of the Code. Almquist explained that the nature of the Planning and Building Departments creates more need for enforcement. Will- statter said the "red tag" should be sufficient for explanation. Almquist noted enforcement is the last step. Peterson moved to second reading; Howard seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. First reading was given an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to bring Ashland's initiative and referendum process into accord with State law. Laws moved to second reading; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an Ordinance levying assess- ments in L~iI.D. No. 49 and Acklin moved for adoption; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Resolution revising cemetery rates and repealing Resolution 80-24 was read and Almquist recommended a 10% discount to Ashland residents. Peterson moved for adoption; Acklin seconded the motion and all voted in favor on roll call vote. A Resolution approving amendments to Conservation Contracts rela- tive to Electric Water Heater Wrap specifications was read and Acklin moved for adoption; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution changing parking regulations on South side of 1st Street, West of E. Main Street was read and Laws moved to adopt; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. The City Administrator Almquist noted he has asked for summary rather than statistical reports from the departments for more effective information. Acklin moved to accept; Laws seconded and on voice vote, all YES. ...continued 3/16/82 P.4 Regular Maeting Ashland City Council 2/16/82 P.f OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS NAN E. FRANKLIN City Recorder Acklin suggested that this section of the agenda be placed right after Public Forum so the majority of the audience is still present. Laws said it should remain the way it is and should a Councilmember want to bring something up for this reason the Public Forum section may be used. Mayor Medaris reviewed a letter from a constituent in which the writer urged that Council defend policies and answer criticism to keep communications open. The Mayor agreed that steps should be taken to explain major actions and policies so that criticism is not allowed to be accepted as fact without background informa- tion etc. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. to an adjourned meeting set for March 31, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. L. GORDON MEDARIS Mayor ih 2/16/82 P.5