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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0417 REG MINROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DEPARTMENTAL REPTS PUBLIC HEARING Siskiyou Blvd. Valentine Annex. COMMUNICATIONS S.O.C. Oak Knoll Golf MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL April 17, 1973 The regular meeting was called to order by Council Chairman Roble on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Allen, Prickerr, ~Cannon, Roble and Conklin noted present; Soderberg arrived at 7:33 p.m. Mayor Pries was absent. Prickett moved that minutes for. be approved and placed on file. Conklin moved that Departmental on file. On voice vote, passed Roble opened the public hearing the regular meeting of April 3 On voice vote, all YES. Reports be accepted and placed unanimously. on the widening of Siskiyou Blvd. Jim Henshaw, Director of the physical plant at S.O.C. spoke in support of installation of curbs, sidewalks and exten- sion of bike paths for the safety of college students. Peter Joeache owner of White Motel spoke against improvements stating that widening the street for such a short distance would create a bottleneck and traffic density; because of the timing his business would be drastically effected and that he resented Southern Oregon College having a voting voice when the property owners would be paying for the improvements. Mr. George Ward of Rondo Bowling Lanes spoke of having mixed emotions on the project and felt that while widening etc. would be helpful, he recommended that improvements should go out as far as Normal Avenue. tie cited a dangerous situation in the driveways going in and out of his parking lot and the fact that Walker Avenue is very narrow and dangerous as it is. El~y Aamlnlstrator Almqu]st gave rlrst reaGlng or an oralnance authorizing and ordering the improvement of Siskiyou Boulevard, from Indiana Street to Walker Avenue by constructing curbs and sidewalks; authorizing the assessment of cost of said improve- ment against property to be benefitted thereby; and providing that warrants issued for the cost thereof be general obligations of the City of Ashland. Conklin moved to second reading. On roll call, Soderberg, Roble, McCannon, Prickerr and Conklin voted YES. Allen abstained. Public hearing was opened relative to the annexation and reclas- sification of certain real property to the City of Ashland and withdrawal of same from Talent Rural Fire Protection District. Robert Van Vleet represented the applicant, John Valentine, and requested Council approval of the proposed motel. City Arty. Salter recommended an agreement be made between the City of Ashland and the applicant through his attorney, in the event that the city be challenged on the zoning. Mrs. Charles Gettling of 30 Knoll Cr~t Drive, located East of the proposed motel site spoke against the use and restated request made to Zoning Adjustment Committee which asked that the motel be limited to 120 rooms and that a 20 foot buffer zone be provided between the properties. Mrs. Gettling said that her residence is located near the property line. Conklin moved that necessary annexation and ,zoning ordinances be drawn and that applicant submit "findings of fact" and that the City be held harmless. Passed unanimously on roll call vote. Ci'ty Administrator Almquist read letter from S.O.C. requesting closure of Webster Street from Wightman to Stadium Street from 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 M on April 29, 1973. Request granted by unanimous roll call vote. City Administrator Almquist read letter from Oak Knoll Women's Golf Association requesting prompt resolution of impasse on proposed annual membership fee increase. Conklin moved that ~gular Meeting Ashland City Council Page Oak Knoll Golf Cent. Dog Control . Planning Commission Minutes Hospital Bd Minutes PUBLIC FORUM Recycling (Wenker) Cable T.V.(Hansen) S.O.Cable T.V. Audit Report Report from City Attorney Salter on definitions-Cable Map Request Bear Creek Green- Way Endorsement that letter be accepted and placed on file. Prickett said the Golf Committee would be meeting with 3ack Reid on Friday at noon (April 20) at which time it was hoped a settlement could be reached to avoid implementing Arbitration. Soderberg ques- tioned as to whether Council could settle the problem without benefit of Arbitration proceedings once it had moved to do so. It was the opinion of City Attorney Salter that the dispute need not go to Arbitration. Motion passed unanimously on roll call. City Administrator Almquist read a letter from Mrs. Gerald In- slay relative to dog control in Ashland. Conklin moved that letter be accepted and placed on file. Prickerr asked what guidelines for charging fines could be used, whether State or County? City Attorney Salter said thatfines could be levied according to State statutes but that he would research what could be done by city ordinance and report findings at next regular council meeting. It was pointed out that should the city levy fines that the city would have to go into the dog con- trol business itself. Motion on filing Mrs. Insley's letter passed on unanimous voice vote. Conklin moved to accept minutes of the Planning Commission for the meeting of April 9, 1973, and that they be placed on file. On voice vote, all YES. McCannon moved that minutes of Hospital Board for meeting of April 9, 1973 be accepted and placed on file. Passed unanimousl) on voice vote. Mr. Bob Wenker of Ashland Sanitary Service stated that he had a workable plan to dispose of 25% solid waste and that after April 15 he would fill and cover at his location on Valley View Drive to a depth of up to two feet. The future land use would be for a~riculture or recreation. He also stated that plans are Harry Hanson of 479 Euclid complained that he has been request- ing Cable T.V. for the past two years and still does not have the service in spite of the fact that he had notified Cable T.V. that there was an open ditch in front of his residence which could have been utilized to make such connection. Mr. Hanson was advised by Roble to make his request to Cable T.V. in writinE s~ that such evidence could be used that they had received the request, and that certified return receipt requested be used. Finance Director Nelson submitted report on audit of S. O. Cable T.V. Council accepted report and thanked Finance Director Nel- son for his efforts. Prickett asked that City Attorney Salter meet with Mr. Brophy (attorney for S.O.Cable T.V.) in order to determine various definitions of the franchise for the remain- ing four years life. City Attorney Salter reported that it is hard to define "gross receipts" when it is not spelled out in,the contract and accord- ing to our ordinance we have no control over rates. "Profitable" is not defined in ordinance but it was the opinion of City Attor- ney Salter that it applies in most cases to uncongested areas. Prickett moved that staff request m~p of S. 0. Cable showing existing service and projected installations for the remainin~ life of {he franchise. On roll call all YES with exception of Sodorberg who abstained. Soderberg moved that Council endorse Greenway Feasibility Study in concept in general and although we do not have the money at this time, we can do these things in the future. Conklin dis- agreed with the endorsement because he felt it contained a commitment for money. Prickerr said the source of funds will have to be decided upon by Council now and in the future. On Soderberg's motion to endorse Greem~ay Feasibility Study in con- cept, Soderberg, Prickett, Allen, McCannon and Roble YES. Con- klin voted NO. eRular Me~tin~ Ashland Citv Council Fag UNFINISHED BUS. (Continued) Plaza exit NEW & MISCELLAN- EOUS BUSINESS Sewer Rehab Recorder's Salary ORDINANCES Conklin moved that the barrier be removed at Oak Street, the stop sign be put back and extension of three lane plan as far as possible. Soderberg said she would like to see the decision delayed until it is studies by an appropriate committee. McCallnon said that he is neutral but agreed that the problem should be studied more. Conklin withdrew motion. Allen moved island extension be removed and have it returned to the way it was and extend three lanes as far as possible and to explore the possibility of having three lanes as far as the library. On roll call, Allen, Roble, McCannon, Prickerr and Conklin voted YES. Soderberg NO. City Administrator Almquist read memorandum from Director of Finance Nelson and Director of Public Works Alsing with bid results for sewer rehabilitation and recommendation that bid be let to Gelco Grouting Service in the amount of $30,610.00. Prickett moved that contract be awarded to Gelco Grouting Ser- vice. On roll call, passed unanimously. Roble explained the background of the salary of the Recorder and the fact that the salary has been frozen at the 1969 level of $868 per month because our Charter of 1970 said there could be no increases in elected officials' salaries without the vote of the people. Soderberg moved that special election be called for May 7, 1973 to provide increase in Recorders salary. Conklin proposed the ballot read "change to $12,408 per year effective July 1, 1973", since that would equate salary to the percentage raises given city employees. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist gave first reading of an Ordinance relating to the stopping of persons by Police Officers (Stop & Frisk) and amending Ordinance No. 1600, as amended by Ordin- second reading. Salter recommended adoption of the Ordinance and explained that it would bring the ordinance in line with proposed state statutes. On roll call, Roble, McCannon, Prickett and Allen voted YES. Soderberg and Conklin opposed the measure; because they felt the election on the issue indicated people wanted to retain the Stop and Frisk law. Water Rates Sewer Rates & Charges TOPICS U. S. LEAA City Administrator Almquist gave first reading by title only of an Ordinance prescribing the water rates and repealing Ordin- ance No. 1675. Almquist read a letter from Mrs. G. Clements of 143 - 4th Street and one from Jackson County Homebuilders Assn., both in opposition to increased water rates. Conklin moved to second reading. On roll call, McCannon and Conklin voted YES; Allen, Soderberg, Roble and Prickett voted NO. blotion failed. Prickett moved to second reading with exception of connect fee schedule. On roll call passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist gave first leading by title only of an Ordinance fixing the rates and charges for the use of the sewer system. Prickerr moved to second reading with the excep- tion of Subsection A of Section 4 (connect fee schedule). On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read Resolution approving and adopt- ing a negative environmental impaet statement relative to TOPICS Prlject No. T-S002 (2). Conklin moved to adopt Resolution On roll call, all YES with the exception of Allen who abstained. City Administrator Almquist read resolution authorizing the sub- mission of application to LEAA for federal assistance for cons- truction of justice center. Prickett moved for adoption. On roll call passed by unanimous vote. egular Meeting County Zoning Ordinance Request ADJOURNMENT Ashland City Council Pagl ~' Conklin wanted to know whether or not action on proposed County Zoning Ordinance as submitted was necessary. Soderberg said the city should request that the county ordinance be amended to require land use environmental impact statements and the county should inform the city of plans for development. Soderberg moved that City Administrator Almquist be directed to attend the hearing on the proposed ordinance on Wednesday, April 18' to request amendment asking that County advise the City of any contemplated development within a perimeter of one mile of the city's boundaries for concurrance with the City. On roll call, passed unanimously. Roble requested that Council members be notified immediately of mail being held at City Hall. Conklin moved to adjourn to adjourned meeting of April 19, 1973 at 4:00 p.m. On roll call, passed unanimously. Meeting adjourn- ed at 10:50 p.m. Arch~e( Mayor