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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-1006 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 6, 1981 ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARING Airport Annexation SO CABLE TV RATE INCR. BEAR CREEK GREE~AY SISKIYOU COMM. CENTER CASA DEL SOL PROPOSAL Having led the Pledge of Allegiance Ma~or Medaris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above date. Present at the meeting were Howard, Sims, Laws and Paterson. Acklin arrived moments ]ate. The City Administrator presented for the record a memo from the Plan- ning Commission dated August 13, 198!; Staff Report, Minutes and Findings from the August 12, 1981 Planning Commission meeting and asked Planner Fregonese to review the proposed annexation. Fregonese reported that CPAC had voted the annex the airport and one contiguous parcel and to zone it RR-5 by a 6-1 vote, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recomm~end annexation be approved and zoned RR-2.5. Fregonese said that the Comprehensive Plan calls for 1/2 acre parcels. Almquist noted a letter had been received from the owner of the four acre parcel which had been allowed sewer connect and who had agreed to annexation etc. but who requested that annexation fee be ~aived at this time since she is not prepared to go ahead at this early date. Mayor Medaris opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the audience. Rod Stevens, Chairman of the Airport Committee reported the body had voted unanimously in favor of annexation. La~s suggested because of the length of the moratorium being a question that the zoning be 2.5 acres and so moved; Peterson seconded the motion. On roll call passed unanimously. For Council information only. Mayor Medaris appointed Councilmember Peterson to act as liaison to the Bear Creek Greenway Committee and Sims moved for approval; Ack]in seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A request for closure of Third Street on October 31, 1981 from E. Main to Lithia Way for a flea market was presented. Considerable discussion ensued and both Chief Lively and King recommended against the closure for traffic and emergency vehicle reasons. The applicant, Ed Terdal was asked if he had explored other alternatives and he said he hadn't as yet. The lot behind U.S. National Bank was suggested as an alternative or other possible sites and Corliss, as an individual who uses Gresham Street and as a member of the Traffic Safety C0mmiss- ion expressed concern for traffic pattern into the feeder street to the downtown area and hazards by rerouting traffic to Lithia Way. Sims said he could see no problem with traffic at that time of day or year. Laws moved to deny; Peterson seconded. Sims said the event should be contiguous to the organization which is spearheading it. Howard and Paterson agreed with the concept of the open air market but suggested another site be considered because of the problems outlined. On voice vote Howard, Dale, Acklin, Laws and Peterson voted AYE; Sims opposed. The City Administrator read a letter from the State Parks & Recreation Division citing the necessity for replacing land proposed for use as stairwell for egress to Casa del Sol in Bluebird Park...continued 10/6/8i P. 1 Regular M~et:hlf~ Ashland City Council 10/6/81 P. '~ CASA de Sol continued LIQUOR LICENSE MONTHLY FINANCIAL COMMENT. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS JUSTICE CENTER FENCE MC GREW BROS. SAWMILL The restraints caused by monies funded with HCRS resources was plained by Almquist along with the approval of the Pugh property which use was authorized by H.U.D., having been funded by that agency. Connors made copies of a letter from him explaining what his proportals for Bluebird Park including removal of trees in the corner of E. Main and Water Street, repairing of redwood railing alQng sidewalk above the creek and questioning the responsibility for the trees in the event of flooding. Dale said a report will be made from the Bluebird Park Committee on progress and the Mayor asked for a decision on the egress question applied for by Connora some weeks ago. Acklin moved to deny based on the letter from the State Parks & Recreation Division and Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Discussion continued on recent events relative to the park inc]udSng maintenance work on trees, shrubs and the benefit wbich was conducted' by tbe Vintage Inn for installation of sprinkling system (materials) in the amount of $120.00. Ragland was present at the meeting and reviewed some progress. Corliss reported that the Early Morning Lions and Ashland Garden Club asked for assurance that the park would main- tain its present function as a park before they worked further. On question of tree removal, Acklin said the alder trees grow there as it is their natural habitat and Peterson moved that vounteer trees not be removed; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Recorder Franklin presented an application for "Change of Heart" Restaraunt and having approval of Police Chief Lively Laws moved to approve; Peterson seconded'the motion which passed unanimously on VOiCe Vote. A Monthly Financial Commentary was received and Mayor Medaris commend- ed City employees for their safety record. No action necessary. A letter was read from the City Recorder proposing that liquor license renewals be investigated and presented for blanket approval to avoid deadline problems on the licenses. Laws suggested checking further with Police and Peterson moved to authorize procedure; Dale seconded the motion which passed with all AYES on voice vote. City Administrator Almquist read a memo relative to the proposed fence for the west property line ~f the Justice Center to screen the build- ing, vehicles etc. from the neighborhood at an estimated cost of $3,534.70. Almquist reviewed the plans for landscaping along the fence and said the budget would take care of small plants which eventually would screen the cyclone/redwood insert fencing and Dale suggested to save money that larger plants and exclusion of the redwood inserts be used. On question as to why the cyclone type had been chosen, Almquist explained it was best choice for maintenance free and security. Dale moved for approval with inserts being eliminated and allocation for same being used to purchase larger plants. Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter from City Attorney Salter was submitted and Almquist explained 10/6/81 P. 2 MC GREW BROS cent. PURCHASE OF TRACTOR PUBLIC FORb~ ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS Res. Salaries/Benefits Res. Budget Reductions Transfer of Approp- riations - misc. Greenway Appropriation Petty Cash P.D. Res. A Resolution for annex- ation & rezoning of parcels on Walker Ave that the City Attorney is at a meeting in Eugene with the Creditor's Committee and a report with recommendations would be forthcoming on his return. Chuck Lemar encouraged the City to do whatever legally possible to make it possible for the industry to survive for the sake of the employees and the economy of the business community. Lelnar wondered how much energy is being spent to easure the continuation of this vital business and the Mayor said he felt th~ City has been very lienlent with the utility bill aspect. Lemar said he would appreciate any suggestions from the Council. Bob Franh representing Jerry McGrem7 said McGrew Bros is willing to worh with the City in whatever way thc=y A memorandum was read from the Director of Finance relative to break- dom~ of Caterpillar D-4 tractor and proposal to purchase a used D-3 Caterpiller tractor at a cost of $28,000 plus trade-in. Nelson rec- ommended purchase and transfer of appropriation for this purpose. Laws moved to approve; seconded by Sims and unanimously passed on voice vote. Chief Lee Roy King reported that there is a resolution on the tables for "Fire Prevention Week" and reviewed plans to have tours, brochures, smoke detector installation and educational efforts relative to drill procedures for the week. King said the Fire Department is prepared to install the smoke detector for any Senior Citizen in need or check batteries of same. A Resolution transferring appropriations within funds for salaries and benefits was read and Laws moved to adopt. Acklin seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. A Resolution was read transferring appropriations ~ithin fuuds for reduction of budget pursuaut to referendums and Laws moved to adopt with change in Exhibit "B" to read that Revenue Sharing funds be ear- market from Fire to Street Department; Dale seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted as amended on unanimous roll call vote, A Resolution was read transferring appropriations within funds (miscellaneous) and Peterson muved for adoption; Dale seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution was read transferring appropriations within funds for Greenway purposes to the Greenway project appropriation in the Capital Improvement Fund etc. Dale moved to adopt; Sims seconded and the motion passed unan~nously on roll call vote. A Resolution increasing the petty cash fund of the Police Department was read and Dale moved to adopt; Howard seconded and motion passed without opposition on roll call vote. A Resolution of Intention initiating the annexation and rezoaing of certain lands on Walker Avenue north of SPRR was read. Almquist noted he had received a call from Attorney Skerry representing property owner Judith McKenzie who was concerned about street assessments and 10/6/81 P. 3 ANNEXATION & REZONING STRATFORD PARK (Landura) City/County Agreement re Ashland Muni Airport (adjacent lands) Canvass of Votes SUPPLEMENTAL CONSERVA- TION AGREEMENT WITH BPA MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS LIAISON REPORTS Historic Commission J.C. Econ. Developmt Ballot Titles asked for assurance that no improvements would be done before a period of 3 to 5 years. McKenzie did sign to approve annexation but is not prepared to pay and is owner of more than the 51%. Peterson moved for adoption of the Resolution; Acklin seconded. Council agreed that it could not commit itself to assurances that improvements would not be made. On roll call passed nnanimously. A Resolution dedicating Stratford Park to Parks & Recreation was read and Laws moved to adopt; Sims seconded. Ken Mickelson, Parks Director was in the audi~nce and reported Parks & Recreation Department has ~ot been notified. Laws withdrew his motion to adopt and moved to table with Sims approval; Ackiin seconded the motion to table and on voice vote passed unanimously. A request for a letter agreement with the County was discussed to assore County's support concerning compatability of land use in the vicinity of the airport per letter from Wadell Engineering was consider ed. After some discussion Acklin recommended that communications be kept open between the City and the Connty Planning Commission and that a cover letter to this affect be sent with agreement and so moved to authorize Mayor's signature on agreement; Sims seconded the motion which passed unsnimously on roll call vote. A Resolution and Mayor's Proclamation declaring canvass of votes on specia~ election held September 8, 1981 in re: Gas Tax, Real Property Transfer tax and Occult Regulation was read and Laws moved to adopt; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist reviewed the conservation proposal offered by BPA and Acklin moved for authorization for Mayor's signature; Dale aeconded an~ the motion passed unsn~ously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris appointed IIse Nicholson, Roger L. McGuffey, Allen Sandler, Merrill Hayes, Neil Benson and Nancy Greene to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee and Laws moved to confirm; Howard seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote. The Mayor also appointed Wes Hoxie to the Senior Program Board saying he hss been valuable to program as g worker and active as a Senior; Sims moved to approve Hox~e; Laws seconded the motion and on voice vote, all YES. Laws said he would like to bring a resolution expanding by or the.membership of the Senior Program Board to include a benefitting Howard noted the Historic Commission would be meeting to discuss demolition on the following evening. Acklin reported she has been attending the J.C. Economic Development Commission and would encourage our Chamber of Commerce to attend the meetings. Acklin brought up the need to amend the ordinance concerning ballot title because of misleading voters etc. and Sims brought up the problem of time for circulation of petition being lessened by the matter having to come to Council. Laws recommended that the State law be researched before action. Acklin withdrew motion; 10/6/81 P. 4 Ballot Titles coot. North In~erchange Peace Conference ADJOURNMENT Sims withdrew his second until research report is returned. Peterson recommended a Study Session be held relative to the Compre- hensive Plan after Planning Commission has acted on it. Council agreed. Peterson brought up the question of b~lling for utilities when a ttome Occupatio~ is involved and questioned the percentage charged for business/residential. Almquist said he would research and place on the next agenda. Peterson went on record as supporting "Planning For Peace, Not War" a symposium being held at Southern Oregon State College. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.Mi Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 10/6/81 P.~