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Home My WebLink About1967-1003 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING~ ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 3, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was-called to order by Mayor Richard Neill. Councilmen present were: Baker, Cottle, Jones Roberts and Ward. Councilman Whitham was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that the minutes of the last regular meeting of September 19 be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the minutes of the last September 26 Adjourned Council Meeting be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance and Realty Committee - At this time, Councilman Jones indi- cated that he had reviewed the property in question. The property was offered to the city for a purchase price of $35,000-. Jones stated'that there were less than two acres involved. City Administrator Boshears stated that the property which Councilman Jones was reporting on is not just the portion offered by Lola Adolph, but several lots combined with hers and offered for s~le by Jack Gruber. Following much discussion, it was moved by Jones seconded by Baker that this offer be rejected. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Public Works & Protection Committee - Councilman Baker indicated that the Committee had no report but would like .to request that a noon study session be scheduled for October 13 in the City Council Chambers. 3. Cemetery and Ordinance Committee - no report 4. Utilities Committee - no report COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Ashland Community Hospital requesting traffic flasher at North Main and Maple Streets. Following some discussion, itwasmoved by Ward, seconded by Jones that this letter be referredto staff and Police De- partment for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. From Bill Leonard, Airport Market - request for water service. City Administrator Boshears indicated that Mr. Leonard had been~ontacted and is aware of city policy on this type of request. It was moved by ward, seconded by Jones that this request be denied. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bid - two police vehicles - City Administrator Boshears indicated that the following bids were received: Selby Chevrolet - $2,994.98 Jim Busch Ford Sales - $3,180.10 and Walt's Lithia Motors $3,175.00. It CL ~cll Miniltes Page 2 Oct. 3, 196. was moved by Robe~ts, seconded by Baker that the bid be awarded to Selby Chevrolet, On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1, Ordinance providing the Rules and Government for the City Councll~ it was City Attorney Skerry's recommendation that this Ordinance be re- ferred no the Cemetery & Ordinance Committee for study. 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Conditional Use Permit denied Phil Bryant property on North Main. At this time, Director of Public Works A/sing distributed to the City Council a Memorandum fKom the Planning Co~nission indicating their reasons for denymng said ConditIonal Use Permit to Mr. Bryant, Dr, MacCracken stated that it was the feeling of the Piannlng Commission that this area presently zoned C-1 did not have the characteristics of a residential zone. At this time, Councilman Jones moved that ntis conditional use permit be granted and the owner be permitted to build on this property. This motion died for lack of a second. At this time, Councilman Baker indicated that he was in agree- ment with the Planning Commission. Councilman Roberts also indicated that he was in agreement with the Planning Commissions recommendation. At this tzme, zt was moved by Roberrs, seconded by Baker that the re- commendation of the Planning Commission be affirmed and the appeal denied. On roll cajl carried 3-2 with Jones and Ward dissenting. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTfONS & CONTRACTS: (con't.] 2. Resolution dedicating a portion of Fire Station No, 2 property for Park purposes. C~ty Attorney Skerry read the Resolution. He indicated that the Park Board will assume full responslbmlity for this park. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that the rules be suspended and the Resolution 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 the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carr Led unanimous ly, At this time, Mayor Neill introduced Richard L. Soderberg, who has just recently been appointed as Development Coordinator for the Downtown Revitallzatlon Plan for the City of Ashland., Mayor Ne~ll indicated that Gary Boshears has been serving as Interim City Administrator since August 22~ At this time, Mayor Nemll made the permanent appointment of Gary Boshears to the position of City Administrator~ It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberrs that the Mayor's appointment be confirmed, On roll call, carr%ed unanimously, An this t~me, W~lllam Briggs, Attorney for Oak Knoll Corp., indicated that he had drawn up a new Resolutlon. This Resolution is exactly the same as oue passed by the Council in 1965. Except that the old lease was for 52 years, this is for 25 years with five, five year optlons~ Brmggs indicated that thls change was made for tax purposes. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the rules be suspended and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried C~ncll Minutes Page 3 Oct. 3, 1967 with Jones abstaining. Following the second reading, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the Resolution be adopted~ On roll call, carried with Jones dissenting, Brlggs indicated that another Resolution, also similar to one passed in 1965, needed to be passed with the same changes as the above Resolution just passed. This Resolution is approvlng the financing of a golf course by the City of Ashland, Oregon, Recreation and Convention Facilities, Inc.. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that the rules be suspended and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only- Onroll call, carried with Jones dissenting. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call carried with Jones dissenting. At this time, Councilman Cottle, speaking as liaison for the Parks and Recreation ComJnission indicated that said Commission requested a joint study session with the City Council to study applications received for the position of Director of Recreation and Parks and possibly study salary for said position, The Council unanimously agreed to schedule a noon study session with the Parks & Recreation Commission on Monday, Oct. 9 in the City Council Chambers, City Admin~strato~ Boshears read a letter received from Mr~ Richard Norland requesting an appeal concerning the constructionof the billboard sign on Water Streetl Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that following payment of the sign permit fee, action on this matter be held in abeyance pending study and possible revision of the Sign Ordinance, and the matter also be referred to Planning Commission for their study. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrator Boshears indicated that another letter had been received from Mr. M~ S. Felter of 321 Alta Avenue, Ashlandl Mr, Felter indicated in his letter that the Plumbing inspector of the City of Ashland had noti- fied him that he was in violation of the Plumbing Code on several items. Felter requested that this plumbing be allowed to remain in its present condition dueto the cost of replacing what now exists. City Administrator Boshears explained that the City Inspectors had notifisd Mr. Felter of these violations several times, and after approximately one month had passed nothing had been done ~o correct the situation. Following much discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that action be de- ferred and thld matter be referred back to staff for more study, and that Mr. Felter be contacted when an appeals board has been appointed. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time Mr. Willstatter, 1st & A Streets, indicated tha~ he had cir- culated a petition requesting that the traffic flow on First Street be routed downhill to coincide with the one-way traffic belowC Street. It was their feeling that this would facilitate access tothe P~st Office and eliminate much con~usion as well as induce a more logical traffic flow. They also indicated that they felt the landscapzng in the new parking lot is a real tribute to Ashland but the traf£ic pattern definitely detrimental. There were 63 signatures on this petition. This petition was referred to staff for further study. There being no sub3ect to the SRP further business, call of the Mayor. the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn, City Recorder