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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-0204 REG MINMINUTES FOR TNE REGLLAR MEETING ASI!T,.'7'D r"7'F February =, ]975 ROLL CALL DOG CONTROL PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Prickett led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the above date. present were Allen, Hoffarth, bitCannon, McDowell, Ragland and Le~s. Mayor Prickerr took a poll of those in the audience interested in the dog control issue and moved the public hearing ahead on the agenda far their convenience. T~e public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of stricter ordinance was Jim Breedlove of 704 Elka~ez who said he is tired of dog debris problems and doesn't feel dogs sheul~ be allowed to roam fee in the park. Against the ordinance and calling the proposed measure a discrimination against "hippies" was Gerald Newt: who also said he resents not being able to take his dogs downtown - thal he is a taxpayer and questioned the City Attorney on the enforcement of the ordinance. It was explained that the method of enforcement be dealt with after the ordinance had been adopted. Ron Laber of 137 5th Street, Rita McKay, Box 833, John Vallerga, 189 Granite, and Fred Roberts voiced various negative opinions on the ordinance and Roberrs added that although he is in favor of the leash provisions that he fee2~ it would be the Parks Commission's prerogative to designate section of park or provide other controls as they see fit. Mike Hutchinson of 131 N. Main Street illustrated the high cost of dog enforcement by shcv- ing three tickets adding up to $75.00 plus veterinary bills for diste~7~ his dog apparently contracted at the county dog control facility. Audrey Messinger criticized the Council for the time spent in preparatiz of the ordinance but agreed that dogs should not be allowed to run freel Mayor Prickett closed the public hearing and announced that the proposer dog ordinance would be read later in the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BAND BOARD LIAISON BUILDING APPEALS BD. HISTORIC COMMITTEE BICYCLE COMMITTEE COUNCIL LIAISON BUDGET COMMITTEE Ragland moved that minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1975 be approved and placedon file; Allen seconded and on voice vote, all Mayor Prickett appointed Allen,~Hoffarth and McCannon to act as liaison to Band Board. Len Osgood was appointed to Building Appeals Board to replace Don Skill- man who was unable to accept appointment. Ragland moved for approval, Allen seconded and motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Deferred!until later in meeting. Deferred. Mayor Prickett named Hoffarth as his alternate liason member to Rogue Valley Council of Governments, and Laws and McDowell in same capacity to BCATS. Ray Jackson was nominated by McDowell to fill unexpired term of Meyer. McCannon moved nominations be closed; Alien seconded and motion passed without opposition. PLANNING COMMISSION AIRPORT COMMITTEE TRAFFIC CO,~C{ISSION HAKES AIRPORT REQUEST LEGAL ESTATE Clara Trefren Estate Allen moved that minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of Jan- ua~, 13, 1975 be accepted and placed on file; Ragland seconded and on voice vote, all YES. Allen moved that minutes for the Airport Committee meetin~ of jan- uary 22, 1975 be accepted and placed on file; Laws seconded and the motion passed unopposed on voice vote. McCannon moved for acceptance of Traffic Commission minutes of Jan- uary 22, 1975 and placing on file; Laws seconded and motion passed on voice vote with all members YES. City Administrator Almquist read letter received from Daniel Hakes requesting reconsideration of earlier denial for access to airport from his private property and gave background of request dating back to September 10, 1973, at which time Hakes made initial request. On September 14, 1973 Director of Public Works Alsing wrote FAA reques t- ing information which was received back on September 27, 1973 advis- ing against allowing private connections at the Ashland Airport. On request for recommendations from Airport Committee a letter was receive: from Chairman Reinholdt outlining guidelines should permission be granted; on December 18, 1974 after consideration Council denied reques: On December 20, 1974 City Administrator Almquist notified Hakes of dec- ision. On February 4, 1974 ttakes terminated rental of hangar at airpot: and continued construction of hangar on private property. On December 1974, City Adm. Almquist sent a letter to Hakes by service of Sher~ff'e Department advising that installation of perimeter fencing had been dir- ected giving applicant forty-eight (48) hours to remove aircraft prior to installation of fencing. Also on file are letters from Hakes to reply from FAA on January 14, 1975 and finally letter from Hakes to Council requesting reconsideration. Hakes showed simulated flight on closed circuit television depicting take-off and landing sites and she:c- ing negative points on conditions existing in the physical lay-out of airport; that there was a shortage of tie-down spaces and cited a savinZ of costs to the airport by his providing his own means of storage. Jack Morris, 588 N. Main Street, Joe Albachten, E. Nevada and Burle Hib- bard all vouched for Hakes' pilot safety record although this was not a public hearing, which the Mayor explained - explained the absence of an' protest to the proposal. Hoffarth moved that matter be rereferred to Airport Conmtttee. Laws asked that specific answers be sought as per- tains to airport safety, federal funding eligibility and precedent set- ting. Ragland seconded and on roll call, all YES. A letter received from Frohnmayer & Deatherage, Attorneys, was read by City Administrator Almquist notifying City of claim filed on behalf of estate of Clara Trefren. Almquist recommended that claim be denied and referred to City's insurance carrier; Allen so moved, McDowell seconde~ and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 2/4/75 Pg. 2 Re~u!_a_r~_.Meeting Ashland City Council Pa~e 3 CI~' OF TALENT Water Facilities Letter from Mayor Henry of Talent was read relative to the possibility of a cooperative water facilities project. Allen said in light of Ashland's present water facilities evaluation it would seem unlikely that any assist- ance could be promised the City of Talent and suggested after results of a proposed indepth study were available some future co~nitment may be pos~i~ic. Hoffarth asked that some clarification be made as to whether this was an immediate or long range problem. Ragland said that if we were to join with Talent jn w~ter distribution that we would be giving up growth coutroi and in past when we opposed plans for a subdivision for fear of being faced with school bonds there wasn't much empathy at that time. Mayer Prickerr said that although the City is not in a position to cooperate at present that he would be happy to meet with Mayor Henry and would recommend that the letter be placed on file and that City Administrator respond at this time and to keep the City of Talent infor~ed on any water facility plans. McCannon so moved; Allen seconded and on voice vote, motion passed unanimously. (OSFA tlarking) PL~LIC FORUM Petition submitted by Drager & Wagner (Ashland residents) I~tter from Oregon Shakespearean Fest~! A~scciat~z I.-;7 ~ ~'~ City Adm- inistrator Almquist relative to ~arkir~ on SW corn~_r I.y ! '-'~ ,~ "'~in Sts. Mayor Prickett requeqte.7 ti~l~t r','~t~,r h~! turned over to Traf£ic Committee for report bac~ to Council. Recorder Butler presented petition signed by about six hundred (600) peoDle. Mayor Prickett read the petition requesting that one week unpaid vacation be taken voluntarily by Administration and Department heads and said it would simply be accepted as it was not an ageride item, but that any men~er could request its placement on the agend~. BICYCLE PATHS WATER STREET PARK Ragland reviewed bicycle path progress and said he would like the first priority to be the path from downtown to No. Main Street in order to have the chain from one end of town to the other. Parks Director McGuire asked for consideration on second priority by suggesting that path carry traffic out by the railroad track by E. Main as much land is owned by schools, city, college and Hunter Park. On Mayor's question as to time restriction, Ragland said his choice would be to take more time if necessary for a better plan. Hoffarth asked Director of Public Works Als ing how long it would take Staff to draft plans and how much money might be available. A!sing said a cross- section shown on map wouldn't be too time consuming and that he would have to check on the availability of money for the project. Mayor asked Ragland to submit recommendations for interested parties who might serve on the bicycle committee to be appointed. Ragland said on maintenance of proposed park on Water Street that it is P~rk Director McGuire's feeling that the Parks Commission cannot act on lands not owned by City and dedicated for park purposes. He said grass could be maintained by Parks Department for about $250 per year. Hoffarth said he can see accepting money from State but felt the City could not expend an additional $6,000 for the project should volunteers help not be available. Park Commissioner Bob Bennett said the matter of the park is on the February 13, 1975 agenda relative to maintenance. Mayor Prickett then deferred the issue until after a report was returned as a result of the meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission. 2/4/75 Pg. 3 Regu?~Meeting Ashland City Council Page WATER FACILITIES REPORT AUDIT REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS 46 Granite St. Zone Change #45 Supplemental Budget Parks & Recreation Extension Request Water Filtration Plant scrap material Liquor License Transfer request Memo from Traffic Conmittee Water Facilities & Resources Report as presente~~ z.n J=~Ku-~r" 2~. Ic~5 (prepared in late 1973) was considered for adoption. Fra~ces Welles ~" 276 B Street, writer for Siskiyou newspaper commented on the report by saying it is inaccurate and incomplete on well sites. Director of Pu~llc Works Alsing said his reports as relates to wells was based on infer '.LLz put out by the State and federal government. Murray Gardner recommended the report not be included in archives of City for future direction as he considers the report contains errors in fact as well as judgment. Allen suggested that Gardner might consider contributing some input into water resource evaluation. Laws suggested that DEQ's recommendation be receive before adoption of report. Allen wonder why Council would ask staff j,t a recommendation and report if it didn't plan to accept information. MoDewell moved to accc~t report as our most current plan, but it may be revised later. On roll call, passed unanimously. Allen moved to accept audit report as submitted by Tiscbhau~er & Bub~ for fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. Hoffarth seconded and motion passed without opposition. Planning Technician Himes explained the change and showed slides o~ t~ area showing it to be in a neighborhood comprised of single and nlu]tjqi~ dwellings and public and commercial buildings. ~e Staff Report and Findings of Fact are attached for the record. Attorney Pinneck represent- ing Mrs. Hyde, applicant, told of plans for a day nursery; said that it meets criteria of Fasano and Comprehensive Plan. No opposition was voice~ to the zone change. Mayor Prickett closed the public hearing and McCanno~ moved to grant request for zone chsnge to R-2 and adopt findings; Hcffart~ seconded and on roll call, all YES. Public hearing was opened on adoption of supplemental budget for fiscal year 1974-75. Since there was no response pro or con from the audience, the public hearing was closed and Mayor Prickett said there was no action necessary and the ordinance would be read later in the meeting. McCannon moved to grant request for extension of 90 days on $20,000 loan to Parks & Recreation Department; Hoffarth seconded. On roll call, motion passed without opposition. Memorandum from Director of Public Works Alsing was read by the City Administrator seeking permission to dispose of scrap material stored at warehouse and suggesting it could have historic value. Ragland moved that Alsing check with Historic Committee as to value and dispose of scrap material; Allen seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. On consideration of a request for transfer of a liquor license for McDuffs, 1700 Ashland Street to Leigh Johnson, Marion Krebs and Kay Ferreira, Police Chief Herb Hays recommended approval. McCannon moved for approval; McDowell seconded and on roll call, all YES. Memorandum from Director of Public Works Alsing was read by City Adminis- trator Almquist stating the Ashland Traffic Commission has no information to transmit to the Technical Committee of BCATS at this time as had been requested by Council. Allen moved no data necessary; McCannon seconded and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 2/4/75 Pg. 4 RegUlar Meeting Ashland City Counc~] Oak Knoll Golf Course and Restaurant ORDI~ LTCrq, RFSOLUTiO~,'S Position Class. Historic Commission Improvement A~sess. Committee Appointments Iowa St. Parking Supplemental Budget City Administrator A!m~ui~t ~!'n ~ '-.ro~ress re~.,3:-~ : "!.' "' '~ " with a rec-~,'~'- t' - ' t ~ee be for!ziven an!j fur pernissic2 to f~z' f'. ,-~sor to be designated as "open space' for t~': =*~ read relating to change of stock- holders. 21.:1..~ ,' ~ . ~ .: .' . "f'~o~et! a~ ~airman and Allen to meet ~ith corporation a!on.z "~ ' i~P% and Al~cui~t. Alsing agreed to look into the sewer connect request and the City Air~Lln!~trator would inquire on the "open space" matter. McCannon moved to accept C~j~II?2~ of stc~ckholders, McDowell seconded and asked if it would be necessaiy to ask amount of investment and City Attorney Salter explained that only one hundred share were purchased by each and he understood all to have equal shares with the exception of one member who holds only fifty. On roll call, passed unanimously. On second readin~ by title only of ordinance amending Ordinance No. i~05 (!.lobster A:n*.e:~ation), McCannon moved for adoption, Laws seconded; A!ie? requested permission to abstain and on roll call all others voted YF~F. City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only of an cr~iin ance amending Ordinance No. 1415 which adopted and created a position classification plan for the City. McDowell moved for adoption; Ragland seconUed and on roll call, all YES. An ordinance establishing the Ashland Historic Commission was given second reading by title only. McDowell moved for adoption, Ragland seconded and on roll call, passed unanimously. .Mayor Prickett appointed the f611owing people as members of the Ashland Historic Commission: Carol Alderson, Kay Atwood, Darrel Boldt, Robert DeVoe, Jessie Fitch, Marjorie O'Harra, Gerald Shanafelt, Harold Othess, D. A. Willia~s and for ex officio members, the Mayor appointed james Sims and Earle Chamberlain. McCannon moved to accept; Ragland seconded and on voice vote, all YES. Second reading of an ordinance by title only relative to levying special benefit assessments was read by the City Administrator. McCannon moved for adoption; McDowell seconded and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1544 was given by City Administrator Almquist which ordinance would bring the City's Code in line with the State's. Allen moved to second reading; Hoffarth sec- onded and on roll call vote, no opposition. City Administrator gave reading of Resolution prohibiting parking on the northerly side of Iowa Street between Siskiyou Blvd., and Idaho Street; Allen moved to adopt, Laws seconded and on roll call vote motion passed without opposition. A Resolution adopting Supplemental Budget was read by City Administrator Almquist; McCannon moved to adopts Laws seconded and on roll call vote, passed unanimously. 2/4/75 Pg. 5 Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection Dog Control City Administrator Almquist presented Mutual Aid Agreement and recommende that the Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign the basic renewal of same. McDotcel! so moved; Allen seconded and on roll call, all YES. City Administrator gave first reading of dog control ordinance. moved ordinance be passed to second readinZ; Hcffarth seconded. Allen moved to amend 9.16.0~9 to read "Dogs, except for seeing-eye dogs when in the custody and control of a person legally blind, are not per, itted in any of the City parks under any conditions exc~p~ as pp~ ~e~ 9. Zfl.~S~.' On roll call, all YES. Hoffarth asked to amend 9.16.060 by replacing "may" with s~:~ZZ in instances, once after Ashland Park Commission and again after On roll call, Hoffarth, McDowell, Ragland and Laws voted YES. and Allen opposed. Laws moved that the last sentence of 9.16.070 be deleted. Allen seconded Police Chief Hays said the department answers some three hundred com- plaints each year and that often the complaints arise out of other neighborhood problems. Amendment passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read the ordinance as amended. On original motion to pass to second reading, passed unanimously. Hunter Park Paving City Administrator Almquist stated that one item had inadvertently been omitted from the agenda and asked that the matter of Hunter Park paving be placed on agenda. McCannon so moved; Ragland seconded, and motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist then read a letter from McGuire seeking assistance of s~reets department for paving of Hunter Park and Director of Public Works Alsing's reply stating the work could be done at 18 to 20% less than a contract bid price. Hoffarth objected to use of force account labor. Ragland moved to accept request; Laws seconded and on roll call each member supported the motion with exception of Hoffarth who opposed. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. o Ci~zy Recorder Gary L.~P~ickett Mayor