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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0516 REG MINPROGRAM FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL May 16, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council was held in ~he Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:3~ P.M. by Mayor Richard Neill. Councilmen present: Baker, Cottle, Jone~,.~oberts and Whirham. Councilman Ward was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Roberts indicated that the minutes did not show Councilman Jones' arrival, shortly after the meeting was called to order. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Roberts that the minutes be approved as corrected. On roll call, carried unanimously. MONTHLY REPORTS: Departmental Reports for the month of April. It was moved by Whitham, seconded b~ Baker that the monthly reports be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance & Realty Committee - no report 2. Public Works & Pro~.~ction Committee no report 3. Utititie~ Committee - no report COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Request of Oregon State Home Builders' Association for support of legislature licensing contractors. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that this matter be tabled. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Letter from YMCA (1) endorsing Downtown Plan (2) expressing approval of Shakespearean Development Plans at YMCA'S present location (3) requesting immediate action on previous offer to purchase land owned by the Cemetery Trust location at rear of Walker School. Mr. Sid AinsWorth, representing the YMCA, stated that the Y is interested in purchasing 10 acres of said property at a fair market price value. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Roberts that a study session be scheduled for Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., May 23 in the City Hall Council Chambers with representatives from the YMCA, Stanley Jobe, representing the School District, and Harry A. Skerry, City Attorney invited to attend. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Fire Prevention Code. one speaking in favor or against this Ordinance, tinued until the next regular meeting. As there was no the hearing was con- ~unci~ Minutes . -2- May 16, 19 COMMUNICATIONS: (con't.) 3. Letter from Ashland Shakespearean Festival Association regarding building plans. William Patton, General Manager of the OSFA stated their interest in purchasing this City-owned property. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that this matter be referred to the Finance and Realty Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Letter from Stanley Jobe, Superintendent of Schools, requesting that certain streets be vacated for school use. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that this matter be referred to the PuBlic Works and Protection Committee for study, and at the same time, it also be referred to the Planning Commission for their review and reaction. A report will be made at the next regular meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Letter from the Ashland Hardware requesting that a limited time zone be placed in the two parking spaces in front of the building and the meter heads be removed. It was moved by Jones, seconded by Whitham that the meter heads be removed, leaving the two parking spaces as they were before. On roll call~ carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bids - City Hall remodeling. City Administrator Ayre indi- cated that four bids had been received, ranging from $2,088.00 to $1,642.00. It was the recommendation of the staff that the low bid be accepted. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that the bid be awarded to Merle Howard - Cline Taylor, Ashland, Oregon for $1,642.00. City Administrator Ayre indicated that two bids were recieved on the awnings. He stated that there was such a difference in price that it was the recommendation of the staff that the bids be rejected and new specifications be drawn up and bids let again, It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Whitham that the City staff be authorized to draw up new specifications and call for bids; then poll the Council for final award of bid. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Ashland Municipal Airport - balance of property purchase (con't.) As City Attorney Skerry was absent, this matter was continued until the next regular meeting. 3. Siskiyou Boulevard Improvement Project - proposal for implementation. At the suggestion of City Administrator Ayre, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that a study session be scheduled for 7:30 P.M., May 18 in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss this project, the now vacant Director of Finance position, and contract with financial consultant. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Traffic control - Laurel Street at North Main. Director of Public Works Alsing submitted a sketch of the area and a Memorandum to the Council explaining the problem. Alsing explained that the parking is so close to this intersection that it continuously actuates the traffic ~uncil Minutes __ L -3- May 16, signal. It was his recommendation that one parking stall on each side of Laurel Street south of North Main Street be eliminated; and a yellow "no parking" zone be painted on the northeast corner of Laurel Street opposite the traffic light actuater. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by B~ker that the recommendations be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Acceptance of deed of gift of land for street purposes - Ashland Community Hospital. Following some discussion on this matter, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Jones that this item be deferred until the matter is studied further. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn, subject to the call of the Mayor. Recorder srp