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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0403 REG MIN,l MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL April 3, 1973 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Planning Comm. Hospital Board ' Bear Creek Green- way Committee Sign Variance Casa del sol Rogue Valley Assn. Fire Chfs The regular meeting was called to order by Council Chair- man Roble on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Allen, Prickerr, McCannon and Roble noted present; Soderberg arrived at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Fries and Conklin were absent. Prickett moved that minutes for the a~journed meeting of March 13, 1973 and regular meeting of March 20, 1973 be approved and placed on file. On roll call, minutes approved unanimously. McCannon moved that Planning Commission minutes of meeting of March 12, 1973 be accepted and placed on file. On voice vote, passed unanimously, Prickerr moved minutes for the Board of Directors Meeting of Ashland Community Hospital on March 16, 1973 be accepted and placed on file. On voice vote, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read letter from Bear Creek Green- way Committee which was accompanied by the Bear Creek Greenway Feasibility Study and endorsed by the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. McCannon moved as being favorable to what the committee is attempting to do in saving land for a park chain. Soderberg suggested that Council approve the concept - but not in detail until such time as the plan is studied. Prickerr moved that decision on approval be tabled until Council has plans. On roll call vote to table motion; Allen, Roble and Prickerr voted YES. Soderber~ and McCannon, NO. Soderberg moved to take at 7:30 p.m. at which time City Administrator Almquist was dir- ected to provide copies of the study to the Council. Unanimously approved on roll call vote. City Administrator Almquist read letter from John Connora request- ing sign variance on Casa del sol and showed sketch of proposed mural wall design for Council consideration. City Administrator ' Almquist point out that three things would have to be considered; length, height and whether the entire (hills, sun and clouds) wall mural should be interpreted as part of the sign itself. When asked his opinion City Attorney Salter said it was his feel- ing that unless the product involved in sales or service were depicted, he would not consider the mural strictly as Dart of the sign. Cormors explained the sun face would be car~ed of natural redwood and that no part of the mural would be painted, but left in its natural state with carving. He said his main intent was to obscure damaged concrete on the face of the wall in question, and in his opinion, would lend to aesthetics in so doing. McCannon moved variance be allowed. Allen said that such a mural could be compared to a billboard and wonld be difficult to define as "aesthetic" as it generally would be a matter of opinion. Prickerr agreed with Allen's idea and said such a precedent once set could bring a creation of murals on every wall in town. On roll call, Soderberg and McCannon voted YES: Prickerr, Allen and Roble voted against the variande request. Motion to grant variance denied. City Administrator Almquist read letter from Rogue Valley Assn., of Fire Chiefs requesting that a member of the Council represent the City in the association to initiate Phase II of the Jackson- Josephine County Regional Fire Protection Study. Chief Reed explained nature of the study and need for making fire protection available in all areas without over-lapping, and researching what costs people would be will to pay for such protection. Prickerr moved that Roble be appointed to represent Ashland. 6n roll call, Allen, Soderberg, McCannon and Prickerr voted YES; Roble voted NO. Regular Meeting Ashland City Council ~/3/73 Page 2 PUBLIC FORUM UNFINISHED BUSINESS Police Dept. Monthly Rept. Friendship Comm. Dog Control Cost/Revenue Annexation Fordyce ~ Oak K. Budget Committee Meeting Date Req. Don Cleaver asked members the status of the Oak Knoll Golf Course dispute over rates etc. City Attorney Salter reported that Jack Reid had been hospitalized in Portland and until such time as he was able to return to the job that there was little being done until a neutral Arbitrator could be appointed. Soderberg stated that in her study of the lease the annual fees in which Mr. Cleaver was interested were not required to even exist accord- ing to the lease and that Mr. Reid need not set any annual rate. Soderberg asked Chief Hays why the Police Report showed such a fluctuation in the number of arrests, an increase being reflected. Chief Hays explained that he now has a patrolman whose detail is confined to traffic control which creats more traffic violations but also results in safer driving conditions. Prickerr moved to accept report; on voice vote, p~ssed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read letter and budget from Friend- ship Committee and memo from Mayor Fries relative to supporting request of some financial assistance. Dr. ~ Mrs. Marvin Kocks outlined need for a minimum of $200 as token support for the annual 4th of July event. Soderberg said she feels the support important as a matter of ProtoCol. City Administrator Almquist advised that $100 had already been appropriated for the event. McCannon moved to allow $200 contribution. On roll call, Soder- berg and McCannon, YES; Allen, Roble and Prickett voted NO. McCannon moved for study session on April 24; Prickett asked that author of submitted budget be in attendance at the meeting. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read communication from William Rich- ardson relative to problems involving pets (dogs) in multiple dwellings. Discussion ensued regarding the number of dogs allow- able in apartments. City Attorney Salter:said that there is little the city can do to limit the number of dogs in multiple units as three do~s Der Darcel Of land is set by ordln~nc~ h]~t it would be difficult to decide which three dogs would be legal. It was explained that State law supersedes local ordinances so amending the ordinance wouldn't make it enforceable. The State law applies to all dogs in all months and states that dogs must be under voice or physical control when off private property. The leash law applies to parks only. Dog Control Officer Haglet said that licensing, boarding and other fees do not cover costs involved in enforcing dog control laws. He said his biggest responsibility lies in controlling animals where stock have been killed or persons bitten. He cited shortage of manpower and equipment as the problem in dog control and asked support of the City in getting approval for budget request submitted to the Jackson County Budget Committee to provide for more personnel and equipment. Police Chief Hays outlined costs of maintaining a pound and the shortage of help would make it impossible to staff a pound etc. Chief Hays recommended that a man be hired full time during the summer months thrgugh the Emergency Employ- ment Act. Prickerr moved that City Administrator Almquist make a request for EEA person as outlined by Chief Hays. Prickerr then amended the motion to request to County that we would be willing to subsidize the salary of an employee in excess of any monies not collected by fines and fees resultant from efforts during the three sumaner months. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist submitted Cost/Revenue Annexation Analysis for Fordyce Street ~ Oak Knoll area. Report was accepted and placed on file. City Administrator Almquist read request from Finance Director Nelson to set April 26, 1973 at 2: p.m. for first Citizens Budget Committee meeting. McCannon moved to approve date. On voice vote, passed unanimously. Regular Meeting .'quess ~ ,-mrquess Fee Excess Property Parks ~ Recreation Utility Bills etc. Cornelius vs Ashland Valentine Annex. Parent Annexation Parent Annexation Siskiyou Blvd. Improvements Adjournment Ashland City Council 4/~/7~ Page City Administrator Almquist read letter from Marquess ~ Marquess requesting that consulting fee for electrical engineering be $15.00 per hour beginning July 1, 1973. Soderberg moved that request be allowed. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read a memorandum from Director of Public Works Alsing requesting authority to dispose of excess property (pump). Prickerr moved for removal and disposal of pump. On roll call motion passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read request from Director of Finance Nelson to write off balance of $3,989.13,owing on utility bills of Parks ~ Recreation Commission, and $1,000.67 of other uncol- lectible utility bills. It was explained that the city has sub- sidized the Parks Department in the past in exchange for work done on Siskiyou Blvd., etc. Prickerr moved to approve request and that Mr. Nelson be authorized to take necessary action. Allen, Soderberg, McCannon and Prickerr voted YES; Roble voted against the motion. City Attorney Salter gave the status-of the Cornelius vs Ashland litigation and suggested that the city amend its "Stop and Frisk" ordinance to conform with proposed State law, and after that law becomes effective, our ordinance could be repealed. Action defer- red to later meeting, City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only, of an ordinance dispensing with an election within the City of Ashland on the question of a proposed annexation and setting the time and place for a public hearing thereon, and declaring an emergency. Soderberg moved for adoption; on roll call, all YES. City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only, of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area (Parent). McCannon moved for adoption. On roll call, all YES. City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only, of an ordinance withdrawing certain recently annexed real property from the Talent Rural Fire Protection District. Pricket~ moved for adoption. Passed unanimously on roll call vote. City Administrator Almqdist read resolution providing for the construction of curbs and sidewalks on Siskiyou Boulevard, from Indiana Street to Walker Avenue, in the City of Ashland; pro- viding for the assessment of the cost thereof on adjacent prop- erty; providing for a meeting of the Common Council to consider protests against said improvement; and providing for the serving of adjacent property with notice thereof by the Recorder. Soderberg moved for adoption. On roll call, Soderberg, Prickerr, McCannon, Roble voted YES. Allen abstained. Roble moved for adjournment. On voice vote, passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ic.rder Wi lain o e Council Chairman