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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-1107 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL November 7, 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 at 7:30 P.M. Councilmen Baker, Jones and Roberts were present. Councilmen Cottle, Ward and Whitham were not present for roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the Minutes for the regular meeting of October 17 be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Baker that the minutes of the Adjourned Council Meeting of October 31 be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance and Realty Committee - No report At this time, Councilman Cottle arrived and took his place at the Council Table. 2. Public Works & Protection Committee - Chairman Baker indicated that two letters, both requesting parking on the Boulevard, had been referred to the Public Works & Protection Committee at the last regular meeting. Baker indicated that it was the feeling of the committee that all requests of this nature should be denied until a study can be made of the entire Boulevard with regard to parking bays. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the recommendation of the committee be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Cemetery & Ordinance Commlttee - No report 4. Utilities Committee - No report COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From the Ashland Y.MoC.A. regarding acquisition of Cemetery Trust Property - Mr. Don Cowan, representing the Y.M.C.Ao indicated that their city-wide survey has been completed, and they are again ready to negoti- ate with the City for the Cemetery Trust property. Following some dis- cussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that this request be referred to staff and the Cemetery and Ordinance Committee, to be reported upon at the next regular meeting° On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Applications for renewal of liquor license. City Recorder Bartelt indicated that thirteen applications had been received and all were approved by Police Chief Hays. It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Cottle, that the applications for renewal ~r Safeway, Shinn's Market, Lot Cabin, Mark Antony, Elks' Club, Bohemian Club, Omars', Cooks' Reception and Shakey's of Ashland be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes Page 2 November 7, 1967 PUBLIC HEARING: ~:45 P.M~ Public Hearing - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to appeal conditional uses to include lodges, etc. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. Mayor Neill asked those speaking in opposition of the amendment to present their views. Mr. William Camp indicated that he was opposed to the conditional use in an R-1 Zone. He felt that this might possibly bring other lodges or clubs into single £amily residentmal zones. Mr. Charles Hammond, also opposing the amendment, agreed with Mr, Camp. Mr. Charles Lucas also spoke against the amendment. It was suggested by Councilman Jones that this particular matter be made an exception and no amendment be made. City Attorney Skerry advised th~L this method would not be legal. At this time, Mr. L. C. Ireland and Mr, Flank Malin, representing the Bellview Grange, both spoke in favor of amending the Ordinance. After continued discussion by some members of the City Council and those speak- ing for and against the Ordinance, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second ~eading by title only. On roll call, carried with Jones dissenting. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that Ordinance No. 1543 be adopted. On roll call, carried with Jones dissentIng. COMMUNICATIONS ~con't,) 3. Letter from Ashland Chamber of Commerce, requesting Christmas decorations be in place by the evehing of November 24, 1967 for the first town-wide evening shopping. It was moved by Cottle that this letter be tabled. This motion died for Iack of a second. Following further dis- cussion by Staff and Council, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by jones that Harold Buck, Chairman of the Christmas Opening, be contacted by the Staff with regard to the two Christmas trees; and the Christmas lights be in place by November 24. On roll call,carried with Cottle dissenting. 4, City Administrator Boshears indicated that another letter from the Chamber had been received, requesting removal of parking meters and converting to two-hour controlled parking time limit, and encouraging construction o~ the off-street parking lots (similar to First Street) as proposed in the Central Area Plan. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Roberts that this letter be referred to Councilman George Jones in connection with the Parking Meter Study which he has been conducting. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. City Administrator Boshears reported th~ a letter had been re- ceived from Mr. Robert Voris, regarding the closure of the Bridge Street le~t turn ~rom the Boulevard. Mr. Voris, owner of property in the area, Mr~ Louis Wolff, operator, service station, Mr. Len Bessonette, operator, Grubsteak, all spoke against this closure, indicating it was cutting their business down. Council Minutes Page 3 November 7, 1967 Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the Staff be instructed to contact the State Highway Dept. to get their opinion in this matter and get their suggestions for possible solution. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Director of Finance Report - Quarterly Budget and Warehouse Catalog. Director of Finance Larry Mohr gave a brief summary of the catalog and was complimented by the Mayor and Council for the time and effort expended on it. He also bxietly explained the Budget Report. It was suggested by Mayor Neill that following the League of Oregon Cities Convention, a study session be scheduled to thoroughly review this Budget Report. 2, Adopt specifications and call for bids on one motor scooter. Police Department. City Administrator Gary Boshears indicated that this is a budgeted item. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the speci- fications be adopted and bids called for on November 17, at 2 P.M. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Adopt specifications and call for bids - 15,000 volt underground cable for Electric Department and three pad-mount transformers. Mr. Boshears indicated that these were all budgeted items. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Jones that the specifications be adopted and bids call for at 2 P~M., November 21. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Staff Report - Vision Clearance - C-1 and C-2 Zones. City Administrator Boshears stated that this report had not yet been completed. It was suggested by the Mayor that this report be given to the Cemetery and Ordinance Committee. At this time, Mayor Neill made the appointment of Dr. B. A. Cope to the Citizens' Band Committee. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the Mayor's appointment be confirmed. On roll call, carried unanimously. Mayor Neill also made the appointment of Mr. Charles Lockridge to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission, left by Henry Peck. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Roberts that the appointment be confirmed. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Ordinance adopting rules of City Government for the City Council. Following some discussion and explanation, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that the rules 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 Roberts, seconded by Cottle that Ordinance No. 1544 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Councilman Jones requested that his vote on Ordinance NO. 1543 (Public Hearing - amendment to Zoning Ordinance) be changed to an affirmative vote. Council Minuses Page 4 November 7, 1967 2~ Resolution prohibiting parking on Siskiyou Boulevard near Tolman Creek Road. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones 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 Jones that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Boshears reminded the Council of the League o~ Oregon Cities Convention to be held in Portland October 12 through 14. There being no further business at this time, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn, subject to the call of the Mayor. Recorder SRP