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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-0921 REG MINROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES COM}RINICATIONS, PETITIONS ~qD REMONSTRANCES SWIM PROGRAM SEWER HOOK-UP REQUEST MINUTES OF THE REGL~AR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL September 21, 1976 Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Prickett called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Council- members Allen, Hoffarth, Laws, Ragland and McCannon were present. Council- woman McDowell arrived a few moments late. Councilman McCannon moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1976; executive session of September 7, 1976; executive sess- ion of September 14, 1976; adjourned special meeting of Septemer 14, 1976; and special meeting of September 14, 1976. Councilman Ragland seconded ant on voice vote, all YES. Hoffarth moved to accept minutes of boards, commissions and committees; Allen seconded and on voice vote, passed unanimously. A letter of appreciation for Council cooperation was read from Anne B. ford on behalf of the Swim Program Committee. Mayor Prickett extended thanks for their efforts and the successful program and requested that Certificates of Appreciation be sent each member of that committee. A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Lee Roy Drawe requesting a sewer connect on Clay Street - outside the city limits. The City Administrator again reminded Council of costs involved in buying the customer back from PP&L if and when the property is annexed to the City if this area is included in the Urban Growth Boundary. Allen moved the request be granted; Hoffarth seconded. Mayor Prickett said that allowing the sewer hook-up would be creating a subsidy paid for by other taxpayers for services. Law~ pointed out the possibility of property owners requesting water outside city limits when wells fail. McDowell said she felt the issue has 'o be faced sooner or later and that there is some obligation to these peple, and brought up the fact that we agreed to offer this service in the absence of BCVSA participation. Mayor Prickerr said that if we are going to start extending this service we had better extend our boundaries and serve the people with electricity. City Attorney Salter said the City would have to get eminent domain as it would be impractical to serve one house at a time. Mrs. Drawe, applicant, said that the main trunk line runs right in front of · her lot and that the Mormon ~lurch would also be requesting hook-up soon. Ragland said in view of the outside City connect fees that the service wouldn't be costing the City anything but that electric service by the City would create immediate expense and doesn't know why we are thinking in terms of annexation. Laws said that if the City doesn't plan to annex anything outside the City then we are going to lose control and cited the fact that an agreement to annex is part of the outside hook-up policy. Laws added that if the Sheriff's office couldn't give adequate ssrvice, the residents will be looking to the City for Police services. Allen said the reason for expansion of the Sewer Treatment Plant was to provide Just the service being applied for. Laws added that the City has a l~gal right to serve the property with electricity and to compete with PP&L and said the spirit of the Code 14.080.030 allowing connects to buildings existing as of July 1, ].973 is being ignored by considering connects to unimproved lots. Mayor Prickett recommended amendment to ordinance to clarify its meaning and Laws said that he couldn't support amendment as the ordinance may as well not be on the bool~. On roll call Allen, t!offarth, McDowell~ McCannon and Ragland voted to approve the request. Lsws opposed. 9/2 ~76 PB. 1 PUBLIC FORUM AIRPORT MASTER PLAN URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY ttISTORIC ORDINANCE Eric Schulz, 31 S. Second Street spoke from the audience seeking expressio from Council as to what might be done with 6 acres he owns east of the Jr. high school at the railroad tracks and Normal Avenue and wondered if it could be annexed - would the City want the site for the Justice Center or what would Council suggest. Ragland said that he hadn't thought of any thing specific but that he wouldn't be interested in seeing a Justice Cen- ter at that location. Prickerr suggested that the matter be taken to the Planning Commission. Planner Mawson said the property is located within the Urban Growth Boundary. McCannon thought the site not suitable for the Police Department because of the railroad tracks. Duane Smith of 521 Thornton asked when the Justice Center site would be discussed and was told by Almquist that it would come at the end of the meeting. McCannon moved to place Taxi Service on agenda. Mayor and Council agreed that it could be the seventh item under New & Miscellaneous Business. A memo from Director of Public Works Alsing was read and Almquist recommen ed adoption of the plan with modifications outlined in memo. Allen moved to adopt as modified; McCannon seconded and on roll call, all YES. McCannon moved to accept schedule of County for Urban Growth Boundary as required by LCDC: Ragland seco~ded and on roll call, passed unanimously. A letter from committee chairman Darrell Boldt was read and the draft of the Historic Ordinance presented. McCannon felt that 180 days was toe to hold someone up relative to historic buildings but Laws pointed out ths the t~ne related to buildings where d~_molition is considered. On Hoffarth question as to why a whole area would be designated a historic treatment area Boldt explained it stimulates cc.,'~unity spirit and also that it gives people a tax break on the improvements made. Commissioner Willian~s submitted guildlines put out by the State of Oregon relative to tax advant ages. On question posed by Carroll Corliss, 520 Fairview Street, the City Attorney was asked what the impact and enforcement of the ordinance would] and Salter said that if it is only a procedural ordinance and meant in tba context, he is satisfied with it. If it would seem necessary to enforce it to the letter, Salter said he would impose penalties by amending the language. Chamber of Commerce Director Crawford wondered if proper~, owners who applied for tax benefit on improvements wculd be expected to through with the improveraents and the Mayor said they would. Salter ques- tioned the enforceability of the ordinance without addition of penalty clause. Mayor agreed with Allen that a study session should be held becau of the complexity of the ordinance. McCannon suggested no alterations be permitted unless Building Official gives permit. Ragland asked that con- sideration be given to change on Page two to state "with owner's approval't relative to Historic Commission filing application for Historic Landmark. McCannon moved for study session; Allen seconded, Meeting set for Septem- ber 28, 1976. On roll call, all YES. 9/21/76 Pg, 2 Regula' eting Ashland City Council 9/2i/7~P~. 3_ FAA - AIRPORT FUNDING LIQUOR LICENSE TR~2qSFER COUNT~ COMP. PLAN & URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY TAXI SERVICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TRAVELERS ACCO~IODA- TIONS ORDINANCE A memorandum from Public Works Director recon~nending request for aid to resurface the runway, pave parking lot and improvements of entrance road was read. Hoffarth moved to apply for funds; Allen seconded and on roll call, passed unanimously. Request to transfer liquor license for Vito~s to Robert & Christopher Rob- ertson was read and Chief Hays was asked for recommendation. Hays said he would recommend approval based on favorable return of fingerprint report. Ragland so moved; second by Hoffarth. Laws, McCannoD, McDowell, Hoffarth and Ragland voted YES and Allen abstained. Planner Mawson asked for Council approval of working with County on an are~ ordinance covering properties outside the city limits or the urban growth boundary, whichever is farthest and can be broken down to areas for annex- ation or areas which otherwise would still be included as under City stand- ards. Ragland supported the concept andsmoved that Mawson and the Planninf Cormnission work with'CoUnty Planning and return with more information for study session on September 28, 1976. McDowell seconded and on roll call, all YES. Councilman McCannon reported information had been gathered from several cities whore subsidized transportation i~ used for senior citizens and recommended that all citizens over sixty five who qualify for low income utility discount be eligible for subsidy by City of 50¢ per ride with the other 50¢ being contributed by Agate Cab Company. McCannon added that any- one over 60 years of age with disability or hardship cases be reviewed by a committee of three persons (McCannon, Janet Mayo and Laws). McCannon said all eligible persons would be entitled to 24 rides (one-way) every three mc,~ths and eligibility card would be carried by user. MdCannon said a'problem exists where people can walk down the hills to town but they hav~ to struggle back up with groceries etc., thus the one-way concept. The cab company will keep records of trips, card numbers etc. for reimbursemen~ of the City's share (1/2) and turn account in t~ice monthly. McCannon sai~ the cards would be available at the Ashland Senior Center on trial basis and it is hoped to have the program start the first of January 1977. 'McCannon moved that the taxicab ordinance be modified, Mayor Prickett sai~ that he would prefer modification be made in the form of an agreement whict can be renewable instead of creating a perpetual obligation to the City. LaWs seconded and on roll call, all YES. First reading was given an ordinance amending Ashland Ordinance No. 1361 and amending Chapter 18 of the Ashland Municipal Code by amending prov~siox pertaining to Motels and Travelers accommodations. Mayor Prickett request~ that the word "motels" be deleted; no conditional use be extended for more than a year and that conditional use be justified by evidence of necessity for such accommodations to serve p~lic at time of application. Ragland s~ moved; McDowell seconded. In discussion Allen said if he thought that it was possible competition with motels, Allen said he would vote against Motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. The ordinance was read as amended.'l. McCannon moved to second reading; Hoffarth seconded and on roll call, all YES. 9/21/76 Pz. 3 R__egulari'Meeting Ashland City Council 9/2]./76 Pg. 4 COMP. Plan DESIGNA- TION CHANGE-ASHLAND ST. A resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan was read by the City Adminis- trator. McCannon moved for adoption; Ragland seconded and on roll call, passed unanimously. PARKING PROHIBITION IDAHO STP~ET A resolution was read prohibiting parking on the west side of Idaho Street between Iowa and southerly to the alley.. McDowell moved for adoption; second by Laws and passed unanimously on roll call vote. 701 Information Mgmt. A memorandum from Planner Mawson was read relative to 701 grant of $3,300 of which the local share of $1,650 will be in the form of in-kind services which City Administrator Almquist explained would come from Mawson and Planning Tech. Himes. Ragland moved to authorize Mayor Prickett and the Recorder to sign the contract. McDowell seconded and on roll call, all PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINT~ZNT On request of Mayor, McCannon moved to place Planning Commission vacancy on agenda; second by Hoffarth and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Mayor named Steve Shapiro to Planning Commission; McCannon moved to don- firm appointment. Hoffarth seconded and on roll call, all YES. DEPAR'IMENTAL REPORTS McDowell moved to accept and place on file all Departmental Reports. McCannon seconded and on voice vote, all YES. HOSPITAL LIAISON McCannon reported that malpractice insurance requirement for Doctors on hospftal staff was discussed and wondered if the City might be responsible in the event of lawsuits filed against Doctors ~o opt not to carry such ins~rance. City Attorney Salter said any liability would depend on ~he facts but the Hospital wouldn't be sued but the Doctor can be. Prickett suggested advance planning of what City should do in event a Doctor would either drop insurance or not secure it in the ftrst pIace. JUS ;~ICE CENTER SITE Smithlreported that a survey was taken on the Justice Center site a~d ~at it was his understanding that the ~xamber was said to be in favor o~ the Lithia site when actually the poll showed the Boyden site favored b-' Don Brewer, Judy Sundin, Gloria Thorpe, Bob Watson, Bill Ligon, Dave Giambrone and Duane Smith. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. ~ecorder McCannon moved to executive session to discuss real estate purchase; Rag- land seconded and on voice vote, all YES. An hour later the Mayor and Council returned to Council Chambers, at which time Ragland moved to offer Willstatters $900 for an option of 90 days to purchase "Twin Plunges" for $120,000, and if offer is accepted, the $900 opticn money will apply to purchase price. Allen seconded. McCannon said he could not support the motion because it is ridiculous to pay $120,000 for 2.8 acres when it is possible to purchase 8.6 acres for $80,000, and with 16% of that coming back to the City for unpaid taxes. On roll call voted NO. The ra ' ' '; ' tz~.a carried. 9/21/76 Pg. 4