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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-0416 REG MINROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL O~ MINUTES DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING CINCO DE MAYO SOC ST. CLOSURE MINUTBS FOR THE REGULAR MBETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL April 16, 1974 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayo~ Fries in tSe Council Chambers on the above date. The Mayor and all 'ouncil members were present. Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Holland of the First Pres- byterian Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Soderberg asked that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1974, page two, first paragraph, by adding that City Administrator Almquist was instructed to write to Southern Pacific relative to their commitment on Walker Avenue crossing before July 1, 1974. Mayor approved minutes as corrected. Roble moved that departmental reports for month of March be accepted and placed on file. Conklin seconded and on voice vote, passed unanimously. Conklin moved that minutes of the Planning Commission for meek ing of April 8, 1974 be accepted and placed on file. Soder- berg seconded. Allen criticized the Planning Commission for possibly exceeding their authority in conditional use permits by setting requirements that fall into the category of site review regulations, and asked that City Attorney Salter study matter. Salter said he would submit report at next Council meeting. On voice vote motion passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read a letter from Rogue Valley Council on Aging in which Interim Executive Director Reid requested that the City of Ashland involve itself by contribu~ ing to the operational and fiscal planning of the Council. Mr. Reid outlined functions of the Council on Aging and was asked by Mayor Fries to bring proposal' to the City Council or Budget Committee. Roble suggested that such proposal be pres- ented by Reid at the next meeting of the Ashland Senior Forum on April 29, 1974. Dr. Marvin Kocks introduced Gary Manlove, Chairman of the Southern Oregon College Cinco De Mayo Committee who explained the interaction between students and professors invited to SOC from the University of Guanajuato and their exchange of cultural and academic representation of Mexico. It was sug- gested by Dr. Kocks that the City of Ashland host the May 4th breakfast planned at SOC at a cost of about $80.00 to extend hospitality to our Friendship City visitors. Conklin moved that City host breakfast on May 4. Roble seconded. Prickett asked that Am]go Club present budget on yearly basis so that periodical requests for monies are eliminated. On roll call, motion to host breakfast passed unanimously. Mayor Fries re- quested that Council decide whether the Amigo Club should be supported as an on-going association and suggested that if such support is not forthcoming that the City disassociate itself. McCannon said he hoped that the relationship could be continued and cited the warm hospitalit7 extended to our citi- zens on visits to Guanajuato. City Administrator Almquist read a request from Director of Security ~ Safety at Southern Oregon College for closure of W~bs~er Street from Wightman to Stadium Streets during schedu- led concerts on April 6, 23, and May 3 and 18th. McCannon moved that request be granted. Soderberg seconded and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Regular Meeting Ashland City Council Page two CONDITIONAL USE Robert Voris KOUNZ LITIGATION PUBLIC FORUM INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE ASHLAND GREENWAY PROPOSAL R.W.BECK ELECTRIC STUDY ~ RECOmmEND- ATIONS City Administrator Almquist read letter from R. W. Voris req- uesting denial of Conditional Use Permit #140 and suggested public hearing be set for May 7, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. Conklin moved to set public hearing on May 7th; Prickerr seconded. Soderberg directed Staff to check out actual width of Clover Lane. Motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. City Attorney Salter explained that no action by Council is required and that he will write Chubb/Pacific Indemnity Group and request that City be informed of any excess of limits of liability under insurance coverage. Prickerr moved that letter be accepted and placed on file. Conklin seconded and motion passed unanimously on voice vote. There was no response from the audience, Allen announced that a park restoration benefit concert is being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on April 24th in the Shakespearean outdoor theatre and invited participation of Council and citiz. ens of Ashland. Soderberg, as Chairman o{ the Ashland Centennial Committee announced that a meeting is planned relative to the committee's right to establish a budget. She also announced the resign- ation of Kathy Hering because of time conflicts and asked that Mayor Fries recommend replacement. Fries agreed to do so. Mayor Fries suggested a meeting be held between staff, buildem and general public to consider effect of new uniform State Building Cede and enforcement of same. Prickerr moved to have meeting, Conklin seconded and motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Chairman Roble of the Industrial Site Committee announced wit~ drawal of interest in purchase of City Industrial Park site by Jack Workman, owner of Special Products' of Oregon, Inc. Roble said the recommendation of the committee is to accept offer of M. C. Lininger ~ Sons to trade certain property owned by them for parcel (legal description attached) owned by the City. Roble moved for adoption of recommendation. Conklin seconded and on roll call vote, all YES. Soderberg reported that the Ashland Greenway Committee had met and reminded Council that Jackson County had offered $3,000.00 to be used for appraisal of involved property and that the fund is being matched by City's revenue sharing monies. It was decided in committee that an "opinion ballot" be placed on the May Primary Election ballot stating that whenever the City decides to purchase property for the Greenway requiring - taxpayers monies that the citizens would have the opportunity to vote on the proposal. Soderberg moved that Council place "opinion ballot" in May Primary to consider Ashland Creek con- cept. Roble seconded. Prickerr moved to amend wording on ballot to include "concept of Ashland Creek and Bear Creek". Prickerr said he was not in favor of going against the major- ity of the park commission members who asked that the measure not be placed on the ballot. Soderberg asked permission to abstain from the vote. On roll call on amendment, Allen, Con- klin, Prickerr, Roble and McCannon voted YES. On roll call on motion as amended, all YES except Soderberg who abstained. Soderberg moved that recommendations of R. W. Beck, Electrical Consulting Engineers be accepted in principle subject to the availability of funds. Conklin seconded. Prickerr said he is against accepting all recommendations in principle, and' said it should be corrected before accepting and placing on file. Prickerr asked City Adm. Almquist if cost of p~oposed BAND SHELL RECONS- TRUCTION BIDS PARKS & RECREATION PARKING PROHIBITION REQUEST ZONE CHANGE 43 ZONE CHANGE 44 DISPENSERS LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST BUILDING CODE TRUCK ROUTE.ORD. SOCIAL GAMBLING ORD. looping was budgeted and Almquist said there was a $17,000 contingency but agreed the matter should be r~consider~d.' Soderberg requested that Director of Electric Utilities Krug submit a report answering some of the questions so that Counc~ knows in which direction it is going and would rather delay accepting the report points are clarified by Krug and Hotton, Electrical Consultant. Soderberg attempted to withdraw her motion to adopt recommendation but Conklin refused to withdraw second, so motion was put to a roll call vote with Allen, Sod- erberg, Roble, Prickett and McCannon,voting NO. Conklin cast the only affirmative vote. Prickett moved that matter of Band Shell reconstruction bids be placed on agenda at this time. Conklin seconded. On roll call, all YES. Bids submitted were as follows: Jim Foster, $10,868; Charles R. Gay, $13,842; Bledford Construction $12,67S and Elmer South $9,320. Soderberg moved that low bid- der, Elmer South be awarded the bid and to authorize Mayor & City Recorder to sign contract' Prickett seconded and motion pas~edunanimously on roll call vote. Conklin moved that Mayor be requested to appoint committee to check with property owners and report back. McCannon seconded the motion. On Allen's question as to the basis for request, Parks & Recreation Director McGuire said that property owners had requested prohibition of parking because during baseball season their driveways are often blocked and cars are lined all along the streets. Prickerr said that if driveways are blocked that owners should call the police. Mayor appointed Conklin, Chairman and McCannon and Allen. On voice vote, passed confirmation unanimously. City Attorney Salter read recommendation of denial by Planning Commission relative to Zone Change 45. Conklin moved public hearing be set for regular meeting of May 7, 1974. Allen seconded and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. City Attorney Salter read letter from Planning Commission recommending approval of Zone Change 44. Conklin moved to set public hearing on May 7, 1974. Allen seconded. On roll call, all YES. City Recorder Butler submitted application for transfer of dispensers liquor license to Bettye and Lowell Smith at Cook's Reception Tavern, 66 E. Main Street and noted that a financial statement accompanied the request and that Lt. Frank D'Entre- mont had advised there was no reason to deny. Conklin moved for approval. Allen seconded and on roll call passed without opposition. City Attorney Salter read letter from Dept. of Commerce rel- ative to enforcement of the new Statewide Building Code. Roble moved that we go along with the Plan Review, Structural and Mechanical Code Inspection but that we continue to leave Electric Code inspections to State for enforcement. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Attorney Salter gave second reading by title only of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1811, which designated a truck route within the City of Ashland and declaring an emer- 'gency. Conklin moved for adoption. Prickett seconded. On roll call, Allen, Conklin, McCannon, Prickett and Roble voted in favor; Soderberg opposed. Motion carried. City Attorney Salter gave first reading of an Ordinance permi~ ring social gambling in certain situations and declaring an emergency. Conklin moved to~second reading. Prickerr second- ed. On Soderberg's question Police Chief Hays said he did ~{-Id-7V ~'~ ~ ,_ Regular Meeting Ashland City Council Page Social Gambling cont. - STREET IMPROVEMENT' DISTRICT NO. 40 RESOLUTION NO. 74-14 RESOLUTION NO. 74-1S · ADJOURNMENT not anticipate any problem ih Ashland and that should there be any indication that problems exist, that he would come to Council with recommendations. On roll call, Allen, Roble, Conklin, McCannon and Prickerr voted YES. Soderberg voted NO. Ordinance passed to second reading. City Attorney Salter said it was not necessary to read ordin- ance levying special benefit assessments in the amount of $48,993.00 in the matter of construction of sidewalks, curbs, street trees, streetlighting and street furniture and declar- ing emergency. (Copies previously provided pursuant to Art. X Sec. 2 (c) of the City Charter.) Roble moved for passage to second reading by title onl~ at the meeting. McCannon sec- onded and motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. "A Resolution Declaring the Canvass of the Vote at the Spec- ial EIection held in and for the City of Ashland, Oregon, April 9, 1974" which was adopted at a Special Meeting of April 11, 1974, was discussed. Prickett moved that this Res- olution be ratified and approved and McCannon seconded it. Passed unanimously on a roll call vote. "A Resolution Relating to the Issuance of City of Ashland General Obligation Hospital Improvement Bonds in the Amount of $360,000.00; Providing for the Form of Said Bonds and Maturities thereof; and Directing .Publication of a Call for Bids Thereon" was moved for adoption by Conklin and seconded by McCannon. Passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Conklin moved to adjourn to April 23r~ at 7:30 p.m.: Prickerr seconded and the meeting was ad~ourne at 9:20 p.m. Passea unanimously on roll call vote. - ' .... ~'Butler .......... A~chie C'~ Fr-la-*- City Recorder Mayor