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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-0705 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 5, 1977 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF BOARDS, COMM. ETC. APPEAL - SUSITNA HEIGHTS NOISE CONTROL & PARK CLOSURE PROPOSALS COmmUNITY HEALTH CLINIC INTENT TO FILE CLAIM-Hollowell 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. Councilmembers Phelps, Ragland, Drescher, Laws end Hamilton were present. McCannon was noted as absent. Ragland moved to approve minutes for the meeting of June 21, 1977; Laws seconded and on roll call vote motion passed unanimously. Drescher moved to accept minutes of Boards, Commissions and Commit- tees; second by Ragland and passed unanimously on voice vote. Public Hearing date was set for July 19, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. for Appeal on Subdivision 18 - Susitna Heights. Phelps moved for approval; second by Ragland and passed unanimously on roll call vote. A letter was read from Scott Young, 52~ E. Main proposing an amend- ment to ordinance on noise control which would levy a small fine o~ drivers of vehicles with faulty mufflers on first violation and a stiff fine if not corrected. Scott Young spoke from the audience describing the impact of the noise of mufflers and hotrodders on the people trying to enjoy the park. On Young's question as to how man)- signatures he would need to get the proposal on the ballot, City Administrator Almqu~st advised that he should check on the ordinance and research provisions. Drescher brought up the con-. flict with State law and asked that City Attorney Salter check on the ordinsnce and report at next meeting. Mayor Prickett asked that the Chief of Police and City Attorney report back to Council. Young went on to say that when he attended the Town Hail melting where Commissioners Doty & Moore heard from the citizenry, ~e had secured the signature of thirty persons in support of clos~g Win- burn Way to preclude motor vehicles in the park. Mayor Prickerr explained that the matter has come up on many ocassions and gave reasons the proposals had failed naming the traffic problem, emergency vehicular response route and police protection as reason' for keeping Winburn open. No action necessary. A letter was read from Ashland Community Health Clinic reporting unsuccessful attempt in finding a part-time Doctor for the clinic and giving rates for available malpractice insurance. The letter also suggested possibility of covering the emergency room Doctors with insurance and using the remainder for staff employes. Phelps moved that letter be accepted and placed on file; second by Hamil- tcn. Ragland'~felt!that we should havea meeting as the program seems to be shaping upn!differently. Dr. John Barton explained the only Doctors needing malpractice are the volunteers from the emer- gency room as the private physicians are already covered by the insurance. On roll call vote, motion passed unanimously. A letter from Arthur J. Hollowell stating his intention to bring suit against the City and Judge Mumsell was read by Aimquest. City Attorney Salter recommended denial of claim and to pass the matter on to insurance carrier; Drescher so moved; second by Phelps and passed unanimously on roll call vote. 7/5/77 P~. I Regular ~%cetlng East-West Highway Resignation by Rosentreter Curb Painting Meeting with Forest Service Planning Commission S.O. CABLE TV FRANCHISE A letter was read from East-west Highway Committee requesting sup- port by the City cf improvement of Hwy 42 from I-5 to Coos Bay and Laws moved to accept and place on file; Phelps seconded. Council agreed that more information would be necessary for further action (support). On roll call, all YES. A letter of resignation from the Historic Commission by Barbara Rosentreter was read and regretfully accepted by the Mayor who asked that the City Administrator send a letter of appreciation. A letter was received from Sally Holmes and Polly Keller requesting permission to paint address numbers on curbs. Ragland moved to grant permission; Hamilton seconded and on roll, all YES. Almquist suggested that the girls confer with Director of Public Works Alsin before proceeding. Ragland reported that Don Smith of the Forest Service requested a a joint meeting between Forest Service and Council and that he said he would follow it up with a formal letter. Ragland said that Smit? expressed interest in cooperating with the City concerning the fut- ure of the watershed. Laws agreed and said that COG is trying to get things wrapped up by getting approval of the project and sugges: ed we not delay any longer in the process. No action needed. Mayor directed Almquist to arrange for joint meeting. Mayor Prickett noted a letter was submitted by Patty Croskell. ex- pressing an interest in becoming a member of the Planning Commissioi and enclosing resume. The discussion on the Cable T% Franchise carried over from the meet- ing of June 28, 1977 continue,. and Del Cantrail, Operations Manager of SOCTV, reiterated his stan~ that the service is not a utility bux a luxury, that FCC recognized this and deleted the section in the franchise of Klamath Falls giving them rate review controls and sug- gested Ashland follow such criteria by changing the language to delete rate review. Laws said that during the term of the contract the media could become a necessity more than a luxury. Drescher stated that the City has been flexible and was using the language prepared by SOCTV's attorney, and moved that Section 17 be amended to read that any rate change which effects a higher rate structure than the average then in effect in other areas of the valley will not be effective unless no action is taken by the City within 30 da of notification by the company add no rate increase will go into effect until approved by the City. Drescher added that if an agree ment cannot be reached, the power will have to be turned off as is called for under Section 19. Hamilton seconded Drescher's motion and Ragland suggested Council consider a three year contract the way it is so Council would have more time to look into the complete pfcture.and~delete the rate,reView section 17. Motion died for lacy of a second and on roll call on Drescher's motion, HamiltOn, Dres- chef and Phelps voted YES; Ragland and Laws opposed the motion. 7/5/77 Pg. 2 Regular Meeting 208 WATER RESOURCES PLAN Planning Commission Ordin- ance Amendment Proposals Continental Trailways Sister City Affiliations Community Skills Bank Dance Horsedrawn Carriage Request Newsletter Mayor Prickett suggested that a joint study session with the Forest Service should be held within the next two weeks before formal adopt- ion of the 208 Water Resources Plan. A memorandknnwas read from the Planning Commission proposing amendmen to the Zoning Ordinance and a public hearing date was set for July 19 1977 at 7:30 P.M. A ~uestfrom Continental Trailways to close their ticket sales effic on Oak Street and continue pickup and dropoff at that location was noted in a memo from the Director of Public Works who recommended tY~ permission he granted. Drescher moved for approval; Laws seconded an on roll call vote, passed unanimously. A letter from Ken Jones of the Ashland-Guanajuato Friendship Committe was discussed relative to Ashland joining the Sister Cities Internat- ional organization, as well as the United States/Mexico Sister Cities Association and Dr. Marvin Kocks was in the audience to answer any questions. Kocks reviewed the social, cultural and political advant- ages of such membership at a cost of $150 for Sister Cities Internat- ional and $40.00 for United States/Mexico Sister Cities Assn., Inc. Drescher moved to join bcth organizations; Laws seconded and on roll call, all YES, A letter was read from the Community Skills Bank requesting that a part of Third Street 5e blocked off for a dance on August 7, 1977 between the hours of 5:00 P-M. to 9:30 P.M. Phelps moved to approve; Drescher seconded. Chief Hays said the location bothers him and suggested they consider a more level and out of traffic location. Mayor Prickett suggested they use the U.S. National Bank parking lot. Kathy Ging, coordinator for Community Skills Bank said that s~e woulc look into that possibility. Phelps withdrew his motion; Dres'her withdrew his second and Phelps moved to,table for more inforn ~tion. Drescher seconded and on voice v0te,/all YES. A letter requesting permission to operate a horsedrawn carriage by loading aBd unload~n~ passengers at the Lithia Frostie lot was read from Jim Armstrong. Also read was a postscript to the original iette in which Armstrong amended his request to an operation for the months of August and September of this year for a trial run. Chief ltays noted that the request was similar to the Berry request but now that the parking situation has been changed on Winburn for a turnover park ing situation, the traffic would make it even more hazardous than wh~ Berry applied for permission. Ragland wondered how much com~erciaiia we plan to allow in the part ~nd said traffic would be backed up to E. Main from 4:00 P.M. on a~ moved that the request be denied. Law~ seconded. On roll call, Rag!and, Laws and Hamilton voted YES to dan7 Drescher and Phelps voted in opposition. Motion carried. Council was given draft of a Newsletter and Mayor asked that members check the language of the intent relative to the need for and settin~ a Bond Election for Tuesday, July 26th. Prickett asked that any cot-. rections or recommendations be made to City Administrator A]mquist. 7/g/77 pg. 3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council tlDl~ ~'~. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Oak.Knoll Annexation Second reading by title only was given an ordinance annexing a con- tiguous area to the City (Oak Knoll) and Ragland moved to adopt; Laws seconded and on roll call, passed unanimously. SOCATV Franchise Ord. Reading postponed until next meeting. Almquist said he could publish to preclude reading document in full. Sanitary Service Increase Ordinance First reading was given an ordinance granting a rate increase for Ashland Sanitary Service. Drescher moved to second reading; seconded by Ragland and on roll call, all YES. Resolution accepting juris- diction over Wa, lker Ave A resolution accepting jurisdiction over Walker Avenue from Jackson County was read by the City Administrator. Drescher moved for adopt- ion; seconded by Ragland and on roll call, all YES. Resolution - Alice Peil Walk Almquist read a resolution naming the walkway from Granite Street to Hillah Temple parking lot a "Alice Peil Walk" in honor of an Oregon pioneer family member. Raglands, moved to adopt; second by Drescher and on roll call, all YES. 208 WATER RESOURCES MGMT. A resolution adopting the Water Resources Management Plan and Facili~ Study financed under a section 208 Areawide Waste Treatment Manageme= Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency was reac and Laws moved to defer until a meeting with Forest Service can be held and resolution read on July 19, 1977; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. Soroptomists Agreement A Memorandum of Understanding was presented between the Soroptomists and the City relative to the van being provided for senior citizens by the Soroptomists International organization and outlining all particulars with acceptance. Drescher moved to authorize signature of Mayor and Recorder; seconded by Ragland and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Highway 66 Design Almquist reported that Director of Public Works Alsing had met with Scott Coulter of the Highway Division in Salem with reference to the Division's plan to abandon aesthetic design submitted by City for design to be implemented on Hwy. 66. On question as to decision on traffic signal at Walker Avenue, Almquist said they had made a final decision not to install the signal after investigation. Coulter, on the median strip issue, said that he would research further possibil- ity of accepting Ashland's design plan and explained that reasons for not implementing were given as relates to maintenance time and costs to plow snow, pick up sand etc. It was agreed that the repres- entative be invited down again so he matter can be discussed further Revenue Sharing ~~~ Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Nan E. Franklin °ckett Gary L. City Recorder Mayor