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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0102 REG MINROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAYOR'S INTRODUC- TORY REPT: APPOINT- MENTS: COMMUNIC- ATIONS: AMERICAN LEGION LEASE: MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL January 2, 1973 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Fries on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Conklin, Roble, Soderberg, Allen, McCannon present; Brantley absent. McCannon moved that minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1973 be approved; Conklin seconded. Approved on voice vote. Mayor Fries outlined ongoing projects and accomplishments and cited a sense of purpose which could be realized with cooperation, coordination and communication between city government and the citizens. The Mayor announced plans for appointing an Ad Hoc Committee to develop Histor- ical Sites at no expense to the city. Conklin moved that Roble be appointed Chairman of the Council; seconded by Soderberg. On voice vote, passed unanimously. Mayor Fries read appointments of liaison representatives and commission appointments (attached). Soderberg moved that appointments be confirm- ed; Conklin seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. Mayor Fries stated that it was hi~ intention to appoint special com mit- tee as needed rather than standing committees. City Administrator Almquist read request from Southern Oregon College for temporary street closure of Webster Street from Wightman to Stadium Street on January 6, 1973 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Conklin moved the request be granted; McCannon seconded. On roll call, passed unanimousl) City Administrator Almquist read letter from State "701" Review Board, advising that Ashland's application for Comprehensive Planning Assist- ance will not b~ funded Fur r~al y:o, i~73-74. N~ actiGn tal;cn. City Administrator Almquist presented a proposed 6-year lease to the American Legion for the building on Winburn Way, and noted that the Legion expressed preference for a lO-year term. Conklin moved that Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign the B-year lease subject to having adequate insurance on file; McCannon seconded. Unanimously approved on roll call vote. PUBLIC HEAR-City Administrator Almquist outlined proposed Assessment District for ING, DOWN- Downtown Beautification Project and opened public hearing. City Adm- TOWN IMP. inistrator Almquist advised that cost to property owners would be about $12.00 per front foot matched by federal government funding. The City Administrator related that 1 1/2% of front footage owners had been heard from by communication. Merrick Thornton of 145 N. Main Street went on record as opposing the project. Alfred Willstatter questiohed amount of property in proposed project owned by city and was advised of 5 1/2% ownership. Fred Kuest appeared in opposition. Btll Patton of Oregon Shakespearean Festival Association spoke in favor of the proposal. Dave Lindsay of I.O.O.F. questioned various plans of the project and stood in opposition. Bob Voris of 75 Oak and 37 N. Main discussed various aspects of the project including the possibility of owners contracting their own improvements. City Administrator Almquist replied that he didn't think such a plan possible since federal monies are being used in the project and separate contracts would preclude qualification for matching funds. Mr. Voris went on record as opposing. legular Meeting Ashland City Council Page 2 Downtown Improvement cont. Ellen Hall, owner of parcel at Second & East Main questioned side street improvements and said she was not against the project. Joe McVey of 242 East Main Street was undecided. PARENT ANNEX. RESOLUTIONS: Banking Oak Street Soderberg moved to instruct staff to prepare an improvement district ordinance for the next Council meetinq with a guarantee that cost to property owner would not exceed $12.00 per front foot; McCannon seconded. On roll call, Soderberg and McCannon, YES: Allen, Roble and Conklin, NO. Motion defeated. Soderberg then moved to instruct staff to prepare necessary papers for the February 6th meeting, and that staff be instructed to contact all affected property owners for response, and that no response will be considered an affirmative answer. Conklin seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist reviewed annexation application from Eugene F. Parent. McCannon moved to instruct Staff to prepare ordinance on annexation and dispensing with election; Conklin sec- onded. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read resolutions designating Crater National Bank, First National Bank and U. S. National Bank as bank- ing depository and City officers authorized to withdraw money there- from. Conklin moved for adoption of the resolutions; Soderberg seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read a resolution setting public hear- ing for 7:30 p.m. on January 16, 1973 for the improvement of Oak Street between Nevada Street and north City Limits. Conklin moved to adopt the resolution; Soderberg seconded. Passed unanimously on roll call. Uak Court Subdivision Clay Street City Administrator Almquist read improvement resolution for streets in Oak Court Subdivision; setting public hearing for January 16, 1973 and called Council's attention to Staff recommendation that there be no assessment on the 48.41 foot section of tax lot 1000, and that there be a 50% assessment on the 46.15 foot section of tax lot gO0, with the other lots in the subdivision absorbing the difference. McCannon moved for adoption of the resolution; Conklin seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read a resolution accepting jurisdiction from Jackson County of a portion of Clay Street located within the city (the improved portion lying south of Siskiyou Blvd.) Conklin moved to adopt the resolution; Soderberg seconded. Approved unanimously on roll call. Nevada St. Bridge ADJOURNMENT: City Administrator Almquist said the B. D. Greene Construction Company was the only bidder on a proposal to install footings for the widening of the Nevada Street bridge between Oak and Helman. Conklin moved to authorize Mayor and Recorder to enter into con- tract with B. D. Greene Construction Company; Roble seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. Conklin moved to adjourn; Roble seconded. On voice vote, unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ayor