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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-1215 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, on the above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeen. Councilmen present: Bailer, Dodge, Jones, Roble, Willstatter. Councilmen absent: Roberrs APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Willstatter suggested that the December 3, 1970, adjourned minutes be corrected to read Friendship Committee (pg. 1, pan ~ rather than Sister City Committee. Dodge suggested that the December 1, 1970, regular minutes be corrected, omitting the phrase "with the idea that a compromise would be worked out and a new lease drawn up," ~g. 4 par. 4). City Attorney Scannell also suggested that quotation marks be placed around Mr. Brigg's statement on page 4. Following some discussion, it was moved by Bailer, seconded by Roble that the minutes of December 1, 1970, and December 3, 1970, be approved as corrected and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Roble that the departmental reports be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Bailer commended the Police Department on its very thorough report. Motion carried unanimously. STANDING CO~HTTEE REPORTS: a. Finance & Property Committee - Report made at end of meeting b. Public Service Committee - No Report c. Streets & Traffic Committee Chairman Wills.tatter reported that a meeting had been scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 1970, with SOC officials. He encouraged Council to ask staff to make a study on the periphery of the college regarding overall parking problems, rather than attacking the matter piecemeal, Willstatter also requested that the Fire Chief and Police Chief be present at the meeting. ~PECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None CO~IN~iUN! CAT IONS: 1. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Jones that the Development Commission minutes of November 13, 1970, be accepted and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 2. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstatter that the Economic Development Commission minutes of November 25, 1970, be accepted as corrected and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. Council ~finutes December 15, 1970 SPECIAl, AGENDA ITE~fS: a. Unfinished Business: None b. New & Miscellaneous Business: None c. Ordinances, Resolutions & Contracts: 1. City Administrator Almquist presented second reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1373 approving a rate increase and extending franchise granted to Ashland Sanitary Service Company. It was moved by Roble, seconded by Willstatter that Ordinance No. 1663 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. City Administrator read ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1361, to rezone property from R-1 to R-3 on property situated on the north side of Siskiyou Boulevard east of Clay Street (Zone Change No. 024). Following some discussion, it was moved by Willstatter, seconded by Bailer that the ordinance be passed to second reading at the next regular Council meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. City Administrator read ordinance ordering in improvements on Randy Street from the east line of the Cedar Homes Subdivision westerly to the east line of Elizabeth Street. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Dodge that the ordinance be passed to second reading at the next regular Council meeting. Jones indicated that he was not in favor of the adoption of the ordinance because all property owners involved are not equally benefited from the proposed improvements. Some discussion followed. On roll call, carried 4-1, with Jones dissenting. 4. City Administrator read ordinance ordering in improvements on Glendower Street from Oxford Street north approximately 480 feet to the city limits. It was pointed out by Public Works Director Alsing that preparation of the ordinance had been overlooked a few months ago during the change in staff in the City Adminjstrator's Department. Following some discussion, it was moved by Willstatter, seconded by Dodge that the ordinance be passed to second reading at the next regular Council meeting, and the property owners be notified by staff to reconfirm their wishes regarding the improve- ments. On roll call, carried unanimously. S. City Administrator read ordinance ordering in improvements on Park Street from the T.I.D. irrigation ditch south approximately 314 feet to the city limits. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstatter that the ordinance be passed to second readin~ at the next regular Council meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. 6. Resolution authorizing initiation of demolition proceedings on fire damaged residence at 129 Granite Street - City Administrator Altoquest read letter dated December 7, 1970, to Donald E. Geroy and Rudolph Navarro informing them that the City of Ash]and intended to introduce a resolution regarding the abatement of the house at 129 Granite Street. Council Minutes -3- December 15, 1970 At this time, Mr. William Briggs, representing Mr. Navarro,'indicated that he was directed by his client to obtain a bid on the removal of the subject building. He pointed out that Mr. Navarro is in the process of purchasing the property at 129 Granite from Mr. Geroy. Mr. Briggs requested a time extension to allow him to obtain a bid on the demolition. Following considerable discussion, it was Council's decision to change the time allotted for demolition from 1S to 30 days from the date of the resolution. Mr. Almquist read the resolution concerning the unsafe fire damaged building located at 129 Granite Street at this time. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Dodge that the rules be suspended and resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by title only, it was moved by Bailer, seconded by Jones that the resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 7. City Administrator read resolution regarding special police service and establishing various fees to be charged. Follm~ing brief discussion, it was moved by Bailer, seconded by Jones that the rules be suspended and resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Foilowing second reading by title only, it was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstatter that the resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrator Almquist indicated that the State Forestry Department has agreed to amend their lease with the City to exclude the property involved in the trade to Coastal Dynamics. Mr. Almquist then read a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Recorder to execute for and on behalf of the City of Ashland a certain lease dated the 15th day of December, 1970, wherein the City of Ashland is leasing certain property to the State of Oregon, by and through its Department of Forestry, for a period of fifteen years for use as a forest administration site. It was moved by Jones, seconded by Dodge that the rules be suspended and resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried 4-1, with Bailer abstainiRg. Following second reading by title only, it was moved by Willstatter, seconded by Jones that the resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried 4-1, with Bailer atstaining. Mr. Almquist pointed out that the City has agreed to provide the State Forestry Department with a sewer connection when Coastal Dynamics is served with a trunk line. At this time, City Attorney Scannell submitted his resignation effective December 31, 1970. He indicated his willingness to serve during the interim period until a new City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor. Mr. Scannell also presented the Council with a statement of the services which he felt were extraordinary in dealing with the federal projects, etc., special election regarding the charter. The statement was for the amount of $1,850. Some discussion followed. Several of the Council members commended Mr, Scannell for his dedicated work in the position of City Attorney and expressed their appreciation for h~s services. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Jones that the $1,8S0 be paid subject to review Council ~linutes December 15, 1970 of t]~e hours submitted by Mr. Scannell by the City Administrator. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Roble, seconded by Dodge that a resoltltion of appreciation for services rendered by Mr. Scannell be drawn up. On roll call, carried unanimously. c. Finance &Propcrty Committee - It was moved by Chairman Bailer, seconded by Jones that the salary of the City Administrator be adjusted beginning the first of January to $1,400 per month. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Chairman Bailer, seconded by Dodge that a reasonable remittance by paid to Mr. E. C. Biegel for extra hours devoted to City business during the City Administrator position transition period. It was indicated that ~r. Biegel and Mr. Almquist would review the matter and determine an appropriate sum to be paid. On roll call, carried unanimously. At the request of Councilman Jones, an adjomrned meeting was scheduled for December 28, 1970, at 3 p.m. to discuss annexation charges. There bein~ no further business, the meeting was adjourned to December 28, 1970, at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. lcr