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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-0401 REG MINROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING Vista Vacation MINUTES OF BOARDS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEV. PAVEMENT CUT REQUEST PUBLIC FORUM TRAFFIC COMMISSION BIKEWAY RECOMMEND. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL April 1, 1980 In the absence of Mayor Prickett, Council Chairman Ragland led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Phelps, Sims, Medaris, Laws and Hamilton were present. Phelps moved that minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1978 be approved; Hamilton seconded and on voice vote passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist reviewed proposal to vacate a 1-3 foot strip of Vista Street right-of-way and said that three conditions are contained in the ordinance later on the agenda if the proposal is approved, the conditions being that the abutting property owners sign in favor of the installation of street improvements and such agreement run with the land so as to be binding on future owners, heirs and assigns; guardrail be pro- vided on Vista at Glenview Drive as specified by the Building Department; that handrails be provided as specified by the Building Department. On question from Phelps as to City's liability, City Attorney Salter said that the proposal would lessen the danger. Ragland opened the public hearing and there was no response from the audience. Ragland closed the public hearing and said the ordinance would appear later on the agenda. Medaris moved that minutes of boards, commissions and committees be accepted; Hamilton seconded and on voice vote all voted YES. A letter was read from County Commissioner Keefe outlining plans for re- organization of an Economic Development program. Chairman Ragland post- poned the item until the next regular meeting when the Mayor will preside. to A request from C P National/cut paving on East Main Street at Mountain Avenue was considered and Laws moved to approve; Phelps seconded. Aim- quest said in this situation a bell hole may not be possible. On roll call,motion passed unanimously. No comments from the audience. City Administrator reported that he had met with the representatives of Talent Irrigation District and State Water Board Officials relative to the need to "prove up" water use and said he would report back when letter is received outlining criteria. Sims said that he should have the burning ordinance for next meeting. Phelps reported the Traffic Safety Commission had referred the proposed establishment of a bikeway on East Main Street back to the Bikeway Comm- ittee. Ragland said he is disappointed to see this recommendation come back saying that they have discussed alternatives and encouraging use and that the Bike Committee had investigated possibility of sidewalk use and were rejected. Ragland commented that some decision should be made since the proposal has been bouncing back and forth long enough. Phelps noted that no representative of the Bikeway Committee was present at the meeting. Ragland apologized and said there was a lack of communication. Phelps said it was awkward to speak to the issues and options but that parking habits were surveyed on E. Main Street and noticed that most of the houses have driveways and parking spaces and there seemed no great need for proposed bays and said the painted bikeway would be sufficient. ' 4/1/8o P.: Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 4/1/80 P. 2 TRAFFIC COMM. REPORT cont. HERSEY ST. F.A.U.S. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUS. Planning Fee Policy Sims said he felt we should be financially responsible and moved to send matter to Bikeway Committee to prepare bikepath in the street on a three month trial period; Hamilton seconded. Ragland explained the Bike Committee felt there would be opposition without the parking bays ant the Planning Cormnission and budget committees were reluctant to spend some $40,000 to do the bays. Laws said he had a serious problem with making this a temporary experiment saying it may take a year to full dis- cover and utilize the path and suggested a several year basis for trial. Laws recommended waiting until Walker, California etc. are completed for full utilization after YMCA goes in. Sims agreed and suggested tabling until project could be coordinated. Ragland disagreed saying that if we agree to the need for a bikeway we should not be concerned with what the County does at that end of town. Medaris brought up the need to address parking replacement and asked Alsing to check into the needs and report back. Ragland replied that the need was checked and it was estimated to be for 52. Phelps commented on the expense of 52 bays at $750 each. Medaris said he wants the path but still concerned about parking. Alsing said that the 52 bays were not a reconmendation. Ragland said the Bike Committee thinks 52 bays are too many and offered the idea of apply- ing to the Budget process for using $2,000 and possibly applying for part of Revenue Sharing funds for as many bays we you think we need. The three month trial period was again suggested by Ragland saying that after~ that time further plans could be made. Alsing said that should the three month period be decided upon that it would take us into vacation time and trial would not prove out. Medaris moved to amend motion to go ahead with 3 month trial and providing for parking restrictions between 8: a.m. and 5 p.m. Roger Gibbons of Hersey Street brought up the problem of people needing parking places during church services on Sunday morning and that people have to walk quite a distances from where they parked. Ragland said one of the churches parking lots are causing congestion. Medaris moved that we send this message to the Bike Committee that we would like to see a three month trial, to allow parking in the evening, and that each parking problem be addressed for a recommendation on the projected number of bays necessary; Sims seconded and on roll call, Sims, Ragland, Medaris and Hamilton voted YES. Phelps and Laws opposed. As requested in the previous meeting, a State Highway design engineer was present to discuss easement plans with residents effected by the improve- ment of Hersey Street. The City Administrator reviewed location of pro- posed slope easements and introduced Ron Bussey for fielding questions as they related to individuals present. Bussey answered questions raised by Robertson, the Ostovars, Wanda O'Neal and others in the area effected by slope easement. Bussey reassured the residents that the State would not be continuously working with the slope easement once it is set to support the proposed sidewalk unless erosion develops or the City calls the State in for any reason. The property owners were told that the property indeed belongs to them and it is possible the State will not have to return to disturb the slope. Council accepted the report as given by the Highway Department and the matter was closed. A memorandum from John Fregonese, Planner, was read relative to policy for charging fee for planning actions as requested by Councilman Sims. 4/1/80 P. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 4/1/80 P. 3 PLANNING FEES cont. Laws moved to approve recommendations; Sims seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. FOREST SERVICE cont. City Administrator Almquist reviewed letter to Donald Smith, Forest Supervisor of Rogue River National Forest outlining City's input to the Interim Management Plan concerning the Ashland Watershed containing twelve points for consideration. Medaris moved for approval; Phelps seconded and on roll call, all YES. MEDARIS LEAVE A request from Councilman Medaris to be absent from the City for thirty days was considered and Laws moved for approval; Hamilton seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. GREENWAY APPRAISALS Ragland requested postponement for further information. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS Revenue Sharing Second reading by title only was given an ordiance electing to receive State Revenue Sharing and Laws moved for adoption; Phelps seconded. On roll call motion passed unanimously. Devex/Shapiro Annex. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance setting a public hear- ing on a proposed annexation and withdrawal from Jackson County Fire Dist. No. 5 and Laws moved to adopt; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. Dance License First reading was given an ordinance amending the Municipal Code pertain- ing to the issurance of a dance license. Hamilton moved to second read- ing; Laws seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Vista St. Vacation of Right-of-way strip First reading was given an ordinance vacating a portion of Vista Street right of way and Medaris moved to second reading; Phelps seconded and motion passed without opposition on roll call vote. Residency Require- ments (Supervisory) A resolution amending policy relative to residence requirements for supervisory personnel subject to emergency recall was read and Laws moved for adoption; Hamilton seconded and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Nan ~. Franklin Recorder Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ih