HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-0626 ADJOURNEDMinutes of the Adjourned Meeting
Ashland City Council
June 26, 1979
ROLL CALL
ASHLAND AIRPORT
~STER PLAN
Chairman Ragland called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
on the above date in the Hillah Temple, 51 Winburn Way.
Phelps, Sims, Medaris, Laws and Hamilton were present.
Mayor Prickett was absent. Due to the absence of an
American flag the Pledge of Allegiance was omitted.
Ragland introduced Robert Wadell, President of the
Wadell Engineering Corp. of San Francisco, CA. who
prepared the Ashland Municipal Airport Master Plan in
1975. Wadell said the Airport Master Plan was to
determine airport facilities required to serve the
community through the year 1995. The objective of the
plan was to establish guidelines for future development.
Wadell noted that there is a demand for travel to this
area because of the Shakespearean Festival, Mt. Ashland
Ski Resort and Southern Oregon State College. Wadell
explained that the recommendation to widen and lengthen
the runway from 3,400 feet to 4,300 feet was for safety
reasons. Approach constraints and the terrain make
larger aircraft landings unlikely he said. Laws voiced
concern that a longer runway would encourage large planes
to land including jet type aircraft. Wadell said there
would have to be other reasons for landing and again said
the extra length was strictly a safety factor for present
aircraft. Safeguards against unwanted use is possible
by runway markings and also the airport does not supply
jet fuel said Wadell.
Paul Berkett, State Aeronautic Department spoke saying
the Ashland Airport is a vital link in the State's
System Plan.
George Milligan, Chairman of Mercy Flight reported that
their planes would be using the Ashland Airport for the
next 30 days while the Medford Airport is being overlaid.
Milligan said the Ashland field is valuable to their
service because it is faster to transport patients to
Rogue Valley Hospital from Ashland than via the Medford
Airport. Also some patients could take advantage of the
Ashland Hospital because of overload at the Medford
Hospitals.
Cliff Channey, Chairman of the Airport Committee
encourged the Council to re-approve the Master Plan.
He said the Master Plan is for orderly growth and also
will improve the quality of the Airport.
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ORDINANCE RELATIVE
TO SITE REVIEW
Ethel Hanson, SOSC spoke on a study her students did
after interviewing pilots at the Ashland Airport. More
businesses are using small planes to save time Hanson
said. Also due to the conjestion of larger airports
smaller airports like the Ashland field are being used.
Jerry McGrew of McGrew Lumber Mill confirmed the'
importance of a plane in .their business to save time
for customers and also when parts are needed.
Jim Smay, President of Air Oregon said they are using
the Ashland Airport to unload one flight in the evening
until the Medford overlay is complete. He said at this
time Air Oregon has no plans to use the field on a
regular basis, but would like the option of landing its
Navaho prop when the Medford Airport is fogged in.
On the question of noise, Smay said the turbo prop
aircraft are quieter than many of the smaller aircraft.
Pat Jaross, Assistant Manager of Ashland Hills spoke in
favor of the extension. Business men attending con-
ventions use the airport and in the future Ashland Hills
would like to bring in commuter flights.
Several members of the Airport Committee and pilots
using the airport urged the Council to approve the
Master Plan recommendations. Also Elliott Reinert,
representing the Ashland Chamber of Commerce spoke in
support.
Ellen Hegler, 580 Oak Knoll Dr. spoke opposing the
improvements. Hegler said the noise level is becoming
unbearable. She questioned if there had ever been a
noise level check at the airport.
Brita Hazel, 804 Twin Pines Circle questioned whether
tonights meeting was a public hearing. There was to
be a study session prior to the public hearing she
thought. Hazel voiced some of her concerns, included
were Air Oregon coming in for regular service, terminal
building expansion and what funding FAA provides.
Laws asked how much of a safety factor was putting in
the culvert? Elmont George responded that installation
of the culvert was one of the biggest safety factors
in the Master Plan.
On Chairman Raglands question, all councilmembers
were in agreement, they felt the meeting was to be a
study session. Ragland continued the Public Hearing
until July 17, 1979.
Almquist gave second reading by title only of an
ordinance amending Chapter 18.54 of the Ashland
Municipal Code relative to site review. Medaris
questioned the need to specify the number of feet for
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ORDINANCE:
COMPENSATION OF
COUNSEL
LIQUOR LICENSE
IBEW CONTRACT
WORKERS
COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
LIABILITY
INSURANCE
YOUTH HOSTEL
notification of surrounding property owners.
said it was a policy to use 200 feet. After
discussion Sims so moved, Medaris seconded.
call vote, passed unanimously.
Almquist
a short
On roll
Almquist read by title only an ordinance relative to
the Compensation of Counsel in Municipal Court. Sims
moved for adoption, Phelps seconded and passed with
all in favor.
Liquor license for ownership change at Rondo Lanes,
1505 Siskiyou Blvd. was considered and Medaris moved
to approve. Hamilton seconded and on roll call passed
with all yes vote.
Almquist said agreement had been reached with the IBEW
Local 659 for period July 1, 1979 - June 30, 1982 and
recommended ratification and authorization for Mayor
to sign contract. Laws so moved, Hamilton seconded
and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
A meeting of the Budget Committee was set for July 11,
1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider
a supplemental budget on proposal changes in insurance
coverage.
Finance Director Nelson said he had information on the
City liability insurance and asked to place on agenda.
Sims so moved, Phelps second. Passed on roll call vote.
Ragland set July 3 meeting for discussion.
Almquist read memo requesting clarification on policies
for implementating the Youth Hostel Program. Phelps
says a board has been selected and will take over
responsibilities as soon as possible. The board has
applied to the state for incorporation and should
receive papers within the week said Phelps. After it is
incorporated the board will be responsible and the
boards intent is not to have the City involved. Medaris
said he would like to be on record against the City
being involved in hotel/motel business. Sims said he
feels City should 'carry ball' until board can take over.
Laws moved that board be responsible, Hamilton seconded
and passed with all voting in favor.
Kenneth Woodster, Ashland Mine Road spoke in opposition
of City being involved. He said there is low cost
accomodations at Jackson Hot Springs, with bus service
in front.
Merrill Moorehouse, 482 Walker said he is opposed to
hostel in his area or anywhere in the City.
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WINBURN WAY CLOSURE
ADJOURNMENT
Leo Zupan, 1680 Homes also spoke in opposition of
hostel saying he doesn't feel tax payers money should
be spent to support.
Almquist asked for approval to prepare signs to post
at both ends of Winburn Way regarding closure. Phelps
moved to place on agenda, Hamilton seconded. Passed
on voice vote. Phelps moved to have notices prepared,
Sims seconded. On roll call vote all voted in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Nan Franklin, Recorder
Jim M. Ragla ting Mayor
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