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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-1116 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR M~ETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL November 16, 1982 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMENDATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS TAXI COMPANY REQUEST PARKING SIGN COST RIST ~NEXATION Acting Mayor Laws called'the meeting to order after leading the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers at Civic Center. Howard, Dale, Acklin and Corliss were present. Mayor Medaris was absent. Laws showed a plaque given the City by the League of Oregon Cities at it's recent convention for first place in "Time lost due to injury" and another first place for best Weatherization program. Corliss moved to approve minutes of the November 2, 1982 meeting; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on Voice vote. A letter was read from the City Administrator to Richard Davis who had requested a sewer hook-up on Fordyce Street explaining that the City is prohibited by Charter to furnish water outside the City limits. Richard Davis was present at the meeting at which time he explained that he is requesting a sewer connect and not water and that a sewer line already exists crossing his property where he plans to build. On question from Howard on whether or not he has a permit to build a septic tank Davis said he has but that it would be undesirable due to surface and subsurface water in this area. Davis noted his property is within the Urban Growth Boundary. Council agreed to call for a goal and policy setting meeting to formulate policy on Urban Growth Boundary properties in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan. Howard asked Davis when he plans to start construction and Davis said it would probably be a couple of years. Laws suggested the matter be readdressed when the policy is adopted and Howard so moved; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator read a letter from Dennis E. Perkins, owner of Ashland Taxi Company requesting extension of the present Franch- ise Agreement for a period of five years to ensure recovery of long term investment based on purchase of new vehicles for the business. Almquist recommended that a committee be appointed to study the matter. Acklin said she was contacted by the Chamber of Commerce who suggested the matter be studied and Acklin suggested the Chamber have input and the matter be tabled until studied. Howard so moved; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter was read giving the costs for parking and designations signs proposed by the Chamber of Commerce Parking Committee . Dale moved to direct staff to prepare budgetary transfer from Operating Con- tingency as noted; Howard seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator reviewed the history of the Rist Annexation proposal saying that it was decided by Council to wait until after the election for the outcome of BM #1 and noted the measure had failed at the polls. Almquist reminded Council of City Attorney Salter's report that it is illegal to sell water outside the City. Page 1 ........ continued 11/16/82 ~eDular M '~ng Ashland City Council 11/16/82 RIST ANNEXATION oont. Almquist said Council needs to address how the policy will be addressed in the Urban Growth Boundary where contract annexation was to be implemented. Acklin agreed saying that the comprehensive growth management policy and contract annexation should be studied and a policy formulated in a goal setting session. Dale urged that a session be held soon so that answers can be given applicants for annexation. Corliss recommended that Council wait until the two new Councilmembers are seated in January since they will be in a position to enforce the policy and they should have the opportunity for input. John Chmelir addressed Council representing the owner of the proposed annexation and expressed concern that Council in this instance is violating its own Comprehensive Plan because it created a need for additional commercial property and Council is failing to approve the annexation which would satisfy that criteria. Chmelir said land must be rezoned to meet that criteria or undeveloped land be brought into the City. Chmelir reminded Council of the letter from the Economic Development Commission recommending that annexations applied for stand on their own merits rather than calling for a specific project in advance. Chmelir cited the delay in approving the proposal is costing the developer money because of the fluctuation of interest rates and the chances of getting the project off the ground are decreasing. Chmelir said that the recent brochure devel- oped to bring business to Ashland states that the annexation pro- ceedings take 120 days to complete and this statement is not true judging by the proposal before Council since it has been almost a year and has run the gammut. Chmelir said it was passed by the Planning Commission by unanimous vote and that no one has spoken against the annexation at the previous meetings. Acklin said there is no development project planned and the Comp Plan says we will have undeveloped land in the City. We do have undeveloped land in the City, Acklin said, and added that she feels study of the matter is appropriate. Acklin said the request came to the City in the summer and not in January as stated. Laws reiterated the need for study as suggested by Acklin. Vicki Neuenschwander, 455 Tolman Creek Road, said she lives next to the property and ~s not against annexation of the land. Neuensch- wander said she doesn't understand how Council can put this proposal off saying that the property is ideal and would have been purchased long ago had it been all in the City pointing out that at present one and one half acres is already in the City limits. Neuenschwander said this annexation if approved would bring the City up to its quota as required in the Comp Plan. Neuenschwander said the property has two accesses - one off Hwy 66 and the other off Tolman Creek Road and there would be no need for highway cuts. Neuenschwander added that there is already water on the property. On Neuenschwander~ question as to why the decision is being held up Laws explained that Council has an obligation to all of the taxpayers of the C~B% D~ved the present law in the State of Oregon says that if you br~Hg~ roper- ty in you cannot add to the tax rolls. Laws said the new development is not added to the tax base after the fact. ~_gular Mee~=t-ng Ashland City Council . 11/16/82 m. 3 RIST ANNEXATION cont. AIRPORT MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STMT. Acklin said that one and one-half acres is already in the City limits and this portion is developable now. Laws said there are legitimate reasons continued consideration because of the contract annexation policy recently presented with the County and the Comprehensive Plan gives different directions. On Chmelir's remark that his client's investment is being jeopardized, Dale moved to table until the growth management policy of the Urban Growth Boundary area is estab- lished; Howard seconded the motion and added that such policy should be formulated as quickly as possible. On roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. Neuenschwander said sales will be lost as a result of this delaying action and Laws sait it will at least be on the same property. Robert Wadell of Wadell Engineering which has been retained to up- date the Airport Master Plan reviewed recommendations to upgrade the facility to general utility standards including proposals to extend Runway 12-30 by 600 ft. to the northwest and 300 feet to the southeast, extension of the taxiway to the full length of the runway and increase in number of tiedown and hangar spaces along with lighting improvements. The Environmental Assessment including many categories was reviewed including noise, compatible land use, air quality, water quality and other possible impacts. Wadell said none of the impacts appear to be significant but those mentioned were given careful study. Wadell said the Environmental Assessment is necessary to support application for funding improvements out- lined in the Airport Master Plan and was done to fulfill the re- quirements of the Airport and Airway Development Act for Federal funding purposes. Wadell said the City is seeking funds from the Airport Development Aid Program which monies came from revenues from aircraft fuel sales, equipment sales etc. which are allocated under the administration of FAA. The cost of the twenty year pro- gram to the year 2000 is $2.234 million. Wadell reviewed the phases of development and planning cost estimates. On Richard Davis' question as to noise impact, Wadell said it will increase but not significantly. Karen Smith, Coordinator of Jackson County Greenway Committee, asked if the Environmental Impact had been circulated in public hearing and addressed in the appropriate procedure. Wadell said it had and that the environmental assessment should be concluded before the Master Plan is approved. Council should approve and then adopt and both steps can be taken at the same time, Wadell said. Jack Nicholson expressed concern relative to the financial project- ions beyond one years time given today's economy/inflation. Nichol- son added that he is sure Wadell has done a good job of the eighteen year project but suggested the Audit Committee review or Audit firm doing the City audit. 11/16/82 P. 3 kegular ~ee. ting Ashland City Council 11/16/82 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN & ENVIRONmeNTAL ASSMT. cont MINICOMPUTER SPECS PlrBLIC FORL~I PLAZA CLOSURE - C of C LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST NUCLEAR FREE ZONE ORD. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Special Licenses Ord. On Dale's question relative to bicycle path from Airport to town Wadell said there will be access worked out and the area will need to be fenced and access safety concerns are being implemented with a gate with combination for transients use. Dale asked about plans for businesses to locate there and Wadell said areas not topographi- cally lent to aircraft use will be earmarked for this purpose. Farm use was discussed and Wadell said this will continue and only very little earthmoving will be necessary. Corliss moved that staff bring back resolutions for adoption of Environmental Assess- ment and Airport Master Plan in that order; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist reviewed a memorandum from the Director of Finance relative to specifications of a disk-based computer system and read a list of proposed EDP Specifications Committee members including Keith Carney, John Fregonese, Paul Nicholson, Bob Rasmussen, Clint Watters and Karen Huckins and RobeSt D. Nelson to act as ex-officio members. Howard moved for approval of recommended Committee; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Dan White (Ashland Fire Department) reviewed request by Lithia Films requesting closure of Ashland Street on November 11 or 22 and is now asking that closure be implemented on November 19. White said the owners of property at Iowa & Palm has donated an old building to be partially burned at 7:00 P.M.. Laws asked White to notify all interested parties of the change. Acklin moved to approve; Corliss seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist noted he has request from Chamber of Commerce for Plaza closure for the traditional Christmas opening from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on November 26th. Acting Mayor Laws unanimously approved by minute order. The City Administrator noted a liquor license was requested after the agenda had gone out for Yorgo's and added that the Police De- partment had recommended approval. Howard moved to approve; Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A gentlemen in the audience asked for the status of the Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance and Laws said it is in force but will need some clarification in the near future. Second reading by title only was given an Ordinance amending various provisions pertaining to special licenses and Corliss moved to adopt; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS CONTRACTS cont. Resolution changing parking restrictions Resolution amending BPA Sales Contract A Resolution changing parking restrictions in area of Fork/Vista, First/Vista and "A" & 4th Street was read and Acklin moved for adoption; Corliss seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Almquist reviewed a BPA letter and recommended aD eight month extension for implementing methodology for rate scheduling and Council asked that Resolution to implement be read. The Resolution was read and Corliss moved for adoption; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Reaolution~ amending canvass of votes - measures. Resolution declaring canvass of votes - candidates Mayor's Proclamation COUNCIL LIAISON REPTS. GOAL SETTING/ORIENT- ATION SESSION A Resolution declaring canvass of votes on measures at the Special Election held in and for the City of Ashland, Oregon, November 2, 1982 was read and Acklin moved to accept; Howard seconded the motio which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution declaring the canvass of the vote at the Special Election held in and for the City of Ashland, Oregon, November 2, 1982 electing candidates was read and Howard moved to accept; Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote Accepted and will be signed by the Mayor.on his return into the City. The City Administrator reported to Council that because of it's resolution relative to LCDC's rules calling for no dam installation to be located in watershed that LCDC has modified the rule to allo~ such installations on conditional use permit. Almquist said he is pleased with the modification but that the public hearing procea will be a burden and that other less necessary uses remain accepte~ Almquist continued by saying that Senator Hannon had intervened fo~ the City on this issue initially and will have him again pursue the problem should Council wish to see an outright use of the watershed area for dams which will be necessary sometime in the future. Councilmember Acklin expressed need for Council and it's new membex to have a goal setting session along with orientation for the new members in a workshop setting to prioritize things whcih will need to be accomplished in the years ahead. Almquist suggested that the League of Oregon Cities staff member Mary Arends could be engaged to run a workshop at a cost of about $1200 for the session - $300 per day for two days and expenses. Acklin so m~ved; Howard seconde All ayes on voice vote. 11/16/82 P. ~ ~gular Me~ng Ashland City Council 11/16/82 P. 6 PETITION - Leonard St. Area COUNCILMEMBER RESIGNATION CRITERIA NEDFORD MAlL TRIBUNE OPEN HOUSE MINUTES & DEPT. REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Nan E. Franklin City Recorder The City Administrator brought a petition which had been received after the agenda had gone out which was signed by residents of Leonard Street and surrounding area expressing concern that a resi- dence under construction by Allen Sandler of Sandler Institutional Films might be used for business purposes. Almquist noted that he has received a letter from Sandler assuring that business uses are not planned for his residence and he has made arrangements to locate his business in the Coastal Dynamics complex. Councilman Corlis noted the Charter calls for an appointment be made to Council within 60 days if member resigns and moved to place on agenda. Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Corliss moved for appointment of Susan Reid to fill Sims' position until December 31, 1982; Howard seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. Susan Reid was present and accepted the appointment. Mark Howard invited Council and Staff to an open house at the head office of the Medford Mail Tribune on Wednesday evening, the 17th. Accepted and plaged on file. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Don Laws Acting Mayor