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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-0819 REG MINMinutes of the Regular Meeting Ashland City Council August 19, 1980 PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE & ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Y.M.C.A. REQUEST SEWER SERVICE UNDERGROUND ELEC. LINES-LITHIA PARK CURB PAINTING PAVEMENT CUT REQUEST Mayor Prickett led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Ragland, Medaris and Laws were present. Phelps, Sims and Hamilton were absent. Ragland moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1980, and Medaris seconded. On voice vote motion passed unanimously. Ragland moved to accept minutes of Boards, Committees & Commissions and Medaris seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Letter from Y.M.C.A. requesting approval of sewer service on Tolman Creek Road withdrawn. A letter was read from the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission requesting appropriations to place electric lines in lower Lithia Park underground. Ken Michelson, Director of Park, said since the area will be under construction, the Commission feels that this would be the appropriate time to do all underground work, rather than come back at a later date. Mickelsen pointed out that several of the electrical services in this area are for special functions such as the Feast of Will and the Fourth of July booths. The estimated cost for relocation would be approx. $5,590, which includes a new transformer said Michelson. Ragland moved to approve appropriation, Laws seconded. On roll call vote, all in favor. A letter was read from Asst. Scout Master Welton, request- ing permission to allow Boy Scout Troop 112 to print house address numbers at curb for a donation of $1.00. Permis- sion would be obtained from the homeowner prior to the painting and Scouts would be supervised by adult leaders at all times. Money from project would be used for the pur- chase of equipment and supplies for the troop and help finance the various campouts. P.W. Director Alsing re- ceived details and felt all was in order reported Almquist. Ragland moved that request be granted. Medaris seconded. On roll call vote all in favor. A letter was read from Hal Munson, requesting permission to cut the pavement northwest of intersection of Cambridge and Oxford Streets to provide gas and water service to the P.U.[ to be built, pavement moratorium runs to September 24,1981. 8-21-1980 pg.1 PUBLIC FORUM Laws moved to grant request if boring possible. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Prickett said he could not support since there was prior opportunity before street was paved for services to be placed. Hal Munson said original owner did nothing with property except put one stub in and P.U.D. would need four also a new fire hydrant would be added. Laws said he felt there was conflicting policies concerning use of adequate available land and also the street was not heavily traveled. Ragland voiced concern on the cutting of newly paved streets and moved to approve request only if done by bellcut and boring. Medaris seconded and on roll call vote Ragland, Medaris, Laws in favor, Prickett opposed. Medaris said there is material available for patching that is very durable and suggested pursuing to see if available in this area. Bob Voris, 633 Iowa Street said he had a problem keeping the curb clear at Bridge Street and Siskiyou Blvd. and had always taken it upon himself topaint it yellow but had received a citation from a Police Officer for this action. Almquist reported that the painting will be han- dled by the P.W. Department. Paul Yates asked if YMCA proposal could be discussed and Prickett suggested that discussion be delayed, since re- quest was withdrawn, until it was an agenda item. Pat Acklin, representing Ashland Citizen's Planning Advisory Committee, reviewed a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting$1,350.00 in seed money to sponsor a seminar in passive solar design, Acklin explained that the seminar would be held at the Ashland Hills Inn for 2 days and a fee would be charged. The idea generated in CPAC and SOSC has agreed to give continuing education credits to the project with SORSI handling the paperwork said Acklin. Laws said he supported this type of program but felt it should be a~med in this area rather than trying to reach people all over the state and suggested reconside- ring where it is to be held to save cost. Ragland expressed hope that it would be geared for local people and on a ele- mentary level. Mayor Prickett asked that item be placed on next agenda for consideration and that seminar be presented in a way that was easily understood. Doug Clark, 1365 Apple Way, was asked why the Ashland YMCA wanted to move and for a moratorium on future annexations until a System Development Charge ordinance could be adopted Ragland called attention to a public hearing set for August 27, 1980 concerning Water Connections in southeast portion of City. 8-21-1980 pg.2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS WEED ABATEMENT UPDATE UTILITY CUSTOMER CREDIT POLICY STREET BANNERS NEW & MISC BUSI- NESS APPOINTMENTS LIQUOR LICENSES LAND-USE ORDINANCE Mark Christian, 77 California Street, asked direction for an initiative petition to start an Ashland Zoological Park City Attorney Salter said there were certain procedures to follow and he would explain them after the meeting. Chief King reported on progress of weed abatement program and submitted statistics on how many lots have been cleared, posted, etc. and after receiving complaints on City owned property, would look into matter immediately. Administrator Almquist reported on credit policies previous- ly discussed and said he had met twice with P.P.&L. repre- sentatives to discuss the effects of their 10 months credit policy and found delinquencies had gone up but the program was new and at this time the full effect was not known, therefore recommended waiting for further review before setting policy. Ragland moved to table, Medaris seconded and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Almquist read memo relating to information on the provisions relating to street banners requested at previous meeting. Almquist said that several annual events previously approved by the Council allow street banners. Included are Ashland High Homecoming, SOSC Homecoming, Energy Fair, March of Dime Unless otherwise directed, Almquist said he would continue to permit the installation of banners previously allowed by Council and all others would be brought before the Counci Mayor Prickett asked for list of prior approvals for review and suggested an annual review. Mayor Prickett recommended Sue Taylor be appointed to the Ashland Historic Commission to fill unexpired term. Medaris so moved, Ragland seconded and motion passed on voice vote. Liqour license renewal for Cheshire Cat Wine and Cheese Shop and seasonal dispenser license for Rondo Lanes were submitte After receiving approval from Chief Lively, Medaris moved to approve, Ragland seconded and all in favor on voice vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance to adopt various amendments relative to Title 18 of the Ashland Muni- cipal Code as it relates to the Land-Use Ordinance. Medaris moved to adopt; Ragland seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. 8-21-1980 pg.3 PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF PLANNING ACTION ORDINANCE SOLAR ACCESS ORDINANCE RECLASSIFY PARCELS PARKER STREET RECLASSIFY PARCELS SOSC OWNED TAXI-FRANCHISE E4ENDMENT UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS LIAISON REPORTS ADJOURNMENT City Recorder Second reading by title only was given an ordinance relative to procedures for approval of planning actions. Ragland moved to approve, Medaris seconded, passed with all in favor on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given for the protection of solar access to all parcels in City of Ashland, Medaris moved to approve, Laws seconded, passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance reclassi fying property on the south side of Parker between Lit Way and Parker. Laws moved for approval, Medaris seconded and passed with all in favor on roll call. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance reclassi fying property owned by Southern Oregon State College, loca- ted on the current college campus. Medaris moved to approve, Laws seconded; passed with all in favor on roll call vote. Ragland reported Councilman Sims had contacted him by phone from Portland and related he had information relating to the Agate Cab Company,therefore Ragland moved to table until information is received, Laws seconded and on roll call vote Ragland, Medaris and Laws (YES),Prickett (NO). Second reading by title only was given an ordinance adopting the 1979 Uniform Building and Mechanical Code with Oregon Amendments. Ragland moved to approve, Laws seconded and all in favor on roll call vote. A resolution was read authorizing condemnation of property on Hersey Street for project. Medaris moved to adopt, Ragland seconded; passed unanimously on roll call vote. Medaris moved to the motion which Medaris asked to the Ashland City Roul Maddox. Meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. accept departmental reports, Laws seconded passed unanimously on voice vote. recognized the splendid performance~.s of Band and asked that a letter be sent to a 2:/ . . ' - 7-80 · at Mayor 8-21-1980 p~ 4