HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-0618 REG MINM~NUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
June 18, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall on the aboge datec The meeting was called to orde~ by
Mayor Pro-tem George Jones. Councilmen Baker, Roberts and Ward were
present. Mayor Neill and Councilmen Cottle and Whitham were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberrs that the minutes o~ the last
regular meeting be accepted and placed on file~ On roll call, carried
unanimously,
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
It was moved by Ward, seconded by Bake~ that the departmental reports
for the month o~ May be accepted and placed on file. Carried un~nimously~
STANDING COMMiTtEE REPORTS:
a~ F~nance Committee - No report
b. Property & Structures Conm~ittee No report
c~ Pubiic ProtectloB Committee No =eport
d. Streets & Traffic Committee - Chairman Ward indicated that the
Committee had reviewed the request for parking to be limited to one side
of Holly Street. It was the Committee's opinion that a definite traffic
hazard does exist during the wlnter months, due no the narrowness o~ the
street~ Councilman Ward suggested that this request be held in abeyance
until such time as more in~ormatflon can be obtained with regard Eo
surroonding property owner's feelings on this matter~
Chairman Ward also indicated that it was the Committee's zecommenda-
tion that the proposal submitted by Sam Davis for construction o£ a street
aboue Granite, near Strawberry Lane be approvedc Following some dis-
~ussion, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Baker that the Committee
report, which approves the general location and approximate grades of
the road proposal submitted by Sam Davis et al, be preliminarily
accepted and approved; subject to: final detailed location by engineers;
agreement by the grantors to curb, gutter and pave the road; d~scussing
possible methods of financing with the City~ On roll call, carried
unanimously.
e. Utilities Committee - No report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS: - None
At this time, Cmty Attorney Skerry stated that a Resolutmon, amthozlzing
the Oregon Shakespearean Festival to utilize Park lands, was to be
presented later in the meeting, but indicated that smnce Mr. William
Patton and Mr Ed Fitzpatrick were present, he would read the Resolution
at this time. Following reading of the Resolutzon, Mr. Patton, General
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Manager of the Oregon Shakespearean Festival Association and Mr. Ed
Fitzpatrick, President of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Shakes-
pearean Festival Association presented architectural plans for the new
indoor theatre. Following some discussion, it was suggested that a
study session be scheduled at a later date to discuss this Resolution.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. From Southern Oregon Cable ToV~ - Progress Report. It was moved by
Roberts, seconded by Ward that the report be accepted and placed on file.
Carried unanimously.
2. From Southern Oregon College Students Comments on proposed Sign
Ordinance. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that the letter
be referred to the Ashland Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.
3. From Southern Oregon College Students supporting proposed Street Tree
Project. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the letter be
referred to the Ashland Development Commission.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Unfinished Business:
1. County Court request for consideration of participation in Census
Block Statistics Program. Development Coordinator Soderberg presented
a letter to the Council from the County Cou~t requesting the City re-
consider its previous action and join with the County and the City
of Medford in participating in the Census Block Statistics Program.
Soderberg stated that the program would provide the City of Ashland
with information and data in helping to understand where shifts of
various age populations are located throughout the City; what areas
are more heavily populated; where the elderly, elementary school age,
and college students live; where various income brackets reside;
useful information helpful to the Fire Department in determining
buildings which are, or may become, fire hazards; and al~6 would be
useful to the City in solving census problems with the State Census
Bureau. Following some discussion, it was moved by Roberts, seconded
by Baker that the City agree to participate with the County Court
and the City of Medford in the Census Block Statistics Program. On
roll call, carried unanimously.
b. New & Miscellaneous Business:
1. Adopt specifications and call for bids on gate valves - Public Works
Department. Director of Public Works Alsing indicated that the esti-
mated cost was $970. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that
the specifications be adopted and the staff be authorized to call for
bids at 1 P.M. Thursday, June 27. On roll call, carried unanimously.
c. Ordinances, Resolutions & Contracts:
1. Ordinance setting a Public Hearing - Emma Street paving - City
Attorney Skerry read an Ordinance setting the Public Hearing for 8:00
P.M., July 2. It was moved by Roberrs, seconded by Ward that the rules
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be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second reading by title only.
On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it
was moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that Ordinance No. 1563 be adopted.
On roll call, carried unanimously.
At this time, City Attorney Skerry indicated that the contract with
Southern Oregon College, for use of their pool for Recreation purposes,
should be renewed. The contract price will be $1,500. It was moved
by Ward, seconded by Roberts that the Mayor and City Recorder be
authorized to execute said contract with Southern Oregon College. On
roll call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry presented a letter from Councilman George Ward,
requesting a right-of-way from the parallel taxi-way to a parcel of
land adjacent to the north side of the airport. The right-of-way
requested would be 60 ft. wide and 75 ft. in length. It was moved
by Baker, seconded by Roberts that this letter be referred to Staff
for their recommendation on policy and this request. On roll call,
carried with Ward abstaining.
At this time, a study session was scheduled for 12 noon, Tuesday,
June 25 for review of assessment Ordinances.
There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned,
subject to the call of the Mayor.
C~ty Recorde~
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