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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0501 REG MINMINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL May 1, 1973 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES HOSPITAL MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Chamber of Commerce First Presbyterian Traffic Control Req. Oak Knoll Golf Course S.O, Cable T.V. Klamath Falls, City of (SB 439) PUBLIC FORUM Civil Air Patrol Award The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Fries on the above date at 7:30 p.m. Allen, Prickerr, McCannon, Roble and Conklin noted present; Soderberg arrived at 7:37 p.m. Conklin moved that minutes for the regular meeting of April 17, 1973 and adjourned meeting of April 19, 1973 be approved and placed on file. On voice vote, passed unanimously. Roble moved that minutes of the Ashland Community Hospital Board of Directors be accepted and placed on file. Passed unanimously on voice vote. Roble moved the letter from Chamber of Commerce requesting financial help be approved as per the Budget Session of this date. On roll call vote, all approved. Request from First Presbyterian Church for a painted cross- walk on Clark Street between Merritt Swing Hall and the church parking lot was read and the problem discussed. Con- klin moved that crosswalk be installed at the point request- ed. and that sign be placed at both ends designating exist- ence of crosswalk. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read a letter from W. H. Hampton Attorney for Oak Knoll and memorandum from Council Golf Committee reconunending approval of rate request and that settlement of dispute be removed from arbitration. Roble moved that request be granted. Mr. Camp requested from the nu_isnzz that rzcznzil;rztizn zf rate Lcl.c~l~ L~ sI ....... grounds that senior citizens were being deprived of playing golf on the city course because of rates. Prickerr explain- ed that Council has no authority under the lease in setting annual rates and felt that fees were equitable for the course. On roll call vote motion passed unanimously. A letter from Southern Oregon Cable T. V. was read relative to the installation of audio in the Council Chambers. Roble moved that permission to install be denied. On roll call, Conklin, Roble and McCannon voted YES; Prickett and Allen opposed the motion and Soderberg abstained. Hotion to deny passed. City Administrator Almquist read a letter from City of Klam- ath Falls relative to allocation of proceeds of forest reserve monies and requesting support of SB 439. Prickerr said he would want more information relative to the County Budget and discussion brought out the fact that the City is now enjoying benefits from the County on various projects. Prickerr moved to accept the letter and to take no action at this time. Soderberg asked that City Administrator Almquist answer the letter from the City of Klamath Falls explaining city's position. On roll call, passed pnanimously. Major John Cady of the Civil Air Patrol thanked the City of Ashland for cooperation and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Council. Mayor Fries in turn congratulated John Cady for the excellent job in directing C.A.P. and thanked him for the award on behalf of the Council. 'GULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL 5/1/75 Pg.2 ' Larry Herzman City Arty. Salter on Dog Control Cornelius vs Ashland NEW 6 MISCELLANEOUS BUS- INESS Paving at Library Larry Herzman, builder, criticized City Administrator Alm- quist for making a statement during a Planning Commission meetinR which Herzman felt was inappropriate and asked for an ~pology. Allen said he was present at the meeting dur- ing which Herzman's subdivision plans were discussed and while he felt' the comment (alluding to "cheap lots") was not called for, that it was a lengthy meeting and partic- pants were becoming irritable. City Administrator Almquist apologized noting the time of the incident to be around 12:15 a.m. Mr. Herzman accepted. City Administrator read letter from City Attorney Salter on subject of dog control and fines which could be imposed by City should it acquire equipment and go into enforcement of dog control. Roble expressed hope that two extra men would become available to the county dog control agency as a result of county budget. No action taken. Letter requesting court costs to be paid Appelant Cornelius in the amount of $115,93 from City Attorney Salter was read,. Prickett moved authorization for payment to Dr, William G, Cornelius the sum of $115,93 as costs, Passed unanimously on roll call vote, Memorandum from Alsing was read requesting authorization to approach county for financial assistance in paving the alley adjacent to the library. Letters from the Soroptim- ists Club and William Jennings relative to the problem were also read. Roble moved that County be approached for help in paving alley. Motion passed on unanimous roll call vote. Soderberg moved that Staff be directed to do remedial work now as temDorarv measure. fin roll call. all YES.. Class "A" Liquor License Request Roble Request Council Coramittees ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS "StOp & Frisk" Ord. Siskiyou Blvd. Imp. Ordinance No. 1773 City Recorder Butler presented application for Class "A" liquor license (wine ~ beer) from Bernard J. and Alice E. Pradell for a French restaurant at SO East Main. Roble asked Chief Hays for 'recommendation and was assured there was no reason for denial. Roble moved that Class "A" liquor license be granted. Passed unanimously on roll call. Roble requested that Council return to previous item on agenda ~paving at library) and that letters from the Soroptimists and Mr. William Jennings be recognized and placed on file, ~ayor Fries directed City Administrator Almquist to respond to both letters. Soderberg asked that Council discuss ~einstatement of Street~ and Traffic and Public Service Committees. Mayor Fries denied discussion because request was not on the agenda. Soderberg requested detailed background of respective committee's work for next agenda. Mayor ordered inclusion of subject for next agenda. City Administrator Almquist gave second reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1772. McCannon moved Ordinance No. 17~2 be adopted. Allen, Roble, ~IcCannon, Prickett and Soderberg voted YES on roll call. Soderberg noted that she had changed her vote on the second reading as she hadn't understood the scope of the Ordinance on the first reading. Conklin opposed the motion. City Administrator Almquist gave second reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1773 authorizing and ordering the improvement of Siskiyou Blvd., from Indiana Street to Walker Avenue. Conklin moved for adoption. On roll call, Soderberg Conkljn, Roble, McCannon and Prickerr voted for the measure; Allen abstained. REGULAR MEETING Ordinance No. 1774 Water Rates Ordinance No. 1775 Sewer Rates & Charges Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1774 Rates & Fees (Water) ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL Ordinance was given second reading, by title only, prescri~ ing water rates and repealing Ordznance No, 167S. Conklin moved ordinance be adopted. On roll call, passed unan- imously. City Administrator Almquist gave second reading of Ordinance No. 1775, by title only, which prescribed th~ sewer rates and charges and repealing Ordinance No. 1697. Prickett moved for adoption. Motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. City Administrator Almquist gave first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1774, prescribing water rates for the City of Ashland, and explained breakdown. Conklin moved for original proposal. Roble seconded for point of discussion. McCannon said he can't see why the rest of the people in the City should have to subsidize the costs in developments when the costs are added to the cost of the home. Prickerr asked Public Works Director Alsing about the materials for water lines and costs. Prickett said he can see getting the cost of the hook-up back but would like to know what the actual costs are. Walt Morehouse of Mainline Plumbing questioned Alsing on costs of lines where City had not recuperated instal- lation costs and suggested the city should not try to recuperate costs of today on improvements made two or more years ago. Nell Mann gave report of costs in sur- rounding cities and cited Ashland's fees as the highest. City Administrator Almquist indicated the survey was for connect fees only and that the lines are installed through formation of assessment districts. Alsing stated there have been old lines replaced wilere there has been no cost to property owner. Nell Mann insisted that we are saying in effect "let tile new people pay the costs." Conklin expressea lear lull COSlS O~ servlce would price lower in- come people right out of Ashland. Allen said historically that assessment districts paid for lines but in recent years the user fees paid for the lines. "User fees have helped pay for replacement of lines and I don't think the city should expect to get paid right now on new install- ations", Allen said. Judy Toney who is with Van Vleet Realty stated that the total cost charged by the city would hurt the individual building a home in Ashland. Conklin said Allen had implied that staff plays with figures, and asked record to show that he (Conkiln) believes that staff gives actual figures. Conklin referred to original question. On roll call, Con- klin and Soderberg voted YES; Allen, Roble, McCannon and Prickett opposed. Motion to return to original proposal defeated, Roble moved rates remain at present schedule which would pertain to existing mains and in the event of extension of mains or increase in size, the full cost should be born by the property owner. On roll call, Allen, Soderberg Roble voted to approve the measure. blcCannon, Prickett and Conklin opposed. Mayor Fries voted against the motion to break the tie. Motion defeated. "ULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL 5/1/73 Ord. No. 1744 cont. Ord. No. 1775 repeal- ing Ord. No. 1697 Transfer of Funds ADJOURNMENT McCannon moved for adoption of original proposal. Conklin seconded. Soderberg moved to amend that any new construct- ion or extension of lines be the same cost as that charged to subdividers. On roll call on amendment; Allen, Roble, McCannon and Soderberg voted YES. Prickerr and Conklin opposed the motion. Motion passed. On roll call on amend- ed motion, Alien, Roble, McCannon.and Soderberg voted YES. Prickeli and Conklin opposed the measure. City Administrator Almquist read amendment to Ord. No. 1744. Soderberg moved to pass to second reading. On roll call, Allen, Soderberg, Roble and McCannon YES. Prickett and Conklin opposed. Motion passed. Conklin mentioned there is a moritorium to be effective until July 1st - 60 days. City Administrator Almquist gave first reading of an ordin- ance to amend Ordinance No. 1775 which prescribed the sewer rates and charges, and repealing Ordinance No. 1697. Soderberg moved to pass to second reading. On roll call, Alien, Soderberg, Roble and McCannon voted yes. Prickeli and Conklin voted no; motion passed. City Administrator Almquist read Resolution Transferring Appropriations With Funds. Finance Director Nelson explained need for transfer. Conklin moved for adoption. Oh roll call, passed unanimously. Conklin moved to adjourn to May 8, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 on unanimous roll call vote. Archie C. F ' ties Mayor