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Home My WebLink About1966-0215 REG MINL i ~ h: r'ji H,:,]] on the above ~l='Lhbra[l;ii~hi ;gilead [SaC .t. Lh~i ' s[.eciai ;d!erld~, [he Niallcilng C'ofii~isai(j[1 l:].._a j/l;h{l.:jl~[,%] between "a" dad rleetlxg= [:.3 jr:quiz.. traffic (rl>bl .ms i}, [,iS, ,~Cr !(! 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Sc:~nnell SLdtell th,,t t[ley j,;cjfi ~ aj tl./.21j;, ~ts.]z / .;," ',. i.c.,'kj'g sp:lces iy [[1~ Ci~y w,:re to ta~'9 >~[l, o; {hi, it plopel'!M. ,~h(3[ some discuss.ion, it ,zas ricored b? howls,, st,:5,d- '] [- . ~%,n: til::n Lha[ [] ~, C'it:y .,u.,k,.: First strc~i~[_ :)n~-v~a:, g7!.c,': :l/],~ lhhL fs) .~ ~iS],/,:: 17'}:/ ;]ZJ~ [<~:kau:~ [~e mz::~e &t this time. On ro]i, ,rail {: ~ i=:2 i-2 vith :~a~,.czz und Get[l:= djs.Hant:jng~ h; l' Z i P,,L:iZC !aQe, lJ,ic3 '- .A[rl:C:>i:it:jOrl O~ ;~lc=c~lTCrGe S:,IbdiVjSLOh. Mr. %11i:.33 Zul~::~fst attorl!ey fOE Vincent Baratti, spoke zn favoc O.t the ..ncil Minutes -2- February 15, 19~ Greentree Subdivision. Mr. Briggs stated that on April 12, 1965, the annexation was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission and full consideration was given to the application. He indicated that the said property already has water and sewer lines, and that since the Planning Commission approved this annexation, the new Fire sub-station has prac- tically been completed. Mr. Briggs stated that if this subdivision were annexed, approximately 40 new homes would be built in that area, and that new homes bring new people and new payrolls. Briggs stated that since the Planning Commission approved the application, five other annexations have been made (Kensington, Lyn Estate , Industrial Park, Wycoff, Franieve). All of these annexations have been taken in since Mr. Baratti submitted his application. Mr. Robert Voris also spoke in favor of the annexation, stating that Ashland needs new homes° ~Dr. John Bradshaw also spoke in favor of the annexation. At this time~ Mr. Edd Rountree indicated that he would like to have the letters from the opposition ~ead for the record. City Administrator Ayre stated that these letters were attached to the agenda. Mr, Marvin Jeska submitted a letter on July 6, 1965 opposing the annexation; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miller submitted a letter on January 4, 1966 opposing the annexation; Mr. Mel Barton submitted a letter on January 3, 1966 opposing this annexation; Mr. Marvin Jeska submitted another letter on January 3, 1966 again stating his opposition to the annexation; Mr. Edd Rountree submitted a letter on January 3, 1966 opposing the annexation. (con't.) 8:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Curb, gutter and paving of Ivy Lane between Mountain Avenue and Elkader Street. City Administrator Ayre read the Ordinance ordering in the curb, gutter and paving. There being no ~ comments from the public, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the rules be suspended and said Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that Ordinance No. 1444 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing (con't.) - At this time, Mr. John Billings Of the Planning Commission spoke in favor of the annexation. There was some discussion as to Police protection in this area. Police Chief Hays stated that there was a limited patrol of this area, but in the future there may have to be a Police Substation built in this area. As the new Fire Substation is to be completed soon, there was no doubt of the proper fire protection to this area. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the Greentree Annexation be approved. On roll call defeated 3-2, with Baker, Cottle and Lewis dissenting. (Variance of Sign Ordinance con't.) - Following the presentation of a sketch of the proposed sign for the Church of Christ, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the variance be granted. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS (con't.) 3~ Application for liquor license - Dr. William Sammons and Dr. James Doerter. City Recorder Bartelt read a report submitted by Police Chief ~o~ncil Minutes -3- February 15,196~ Herb Hays regarding the application. Councilman Baker indicated that this proposed site for the patio portion of "The Louvre" was in view from certain points along the roadway above. Following some further dis- cussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the application be approved. On roll call, carried with Baker dissenting. 4. Request from Charles A, Calhoun to lease property on Industrial Park. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that this be referred to the Realty Committee for further study and a report be presented to the Council at its next regular meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre read a letter from Mr. William Briggs, attorney for Minnie Parker, requesting the City to pay $10,000 on the airport note at this time. Ayre indicated that the money has been bL~dgete:d~ it~as moved by Cottie, seconded by Whitham that the note 5. Prese:mtl:~n].Di~ by Mz~ GLeg Gill, Equitable of iowa, for voluntary employee salary savi. ngs plan, Mayor Neill suggested that before the Council coms~der [his plan, that all companies be solicited in order that they might also bid on this type of a program for the City employees. At this aime~ Neii1 appointed a special committee to further study this plan. The conmittee: Duane Baker, Chairman, Don Lewis, Richard Cottle. 6. Request for variance from Sign Ordinance - Signal Service Station on 145 North Main Street. Mr. Doremus Scudder, representing the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation gave the specifications on the new proposed sign~ After some discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Scudder attend the next regular council meeting and bring further information on the stgn~ At this time City Administrator Ayre read a communication from Mr. C. M. Litwilier protesting the removal of the Deputy Registrar from Ashland to Medford, It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that City Adminis- trator Ayre be authorized to draft a letter to the State protesting the removal, On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Proposal for increase in sewer service and sewer connection charges. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P.M., March 15 for the first reading of the Ordinance only. Carried unanimously. 2. Results of bid opening 2½ inch fire hose. City Administrator Ayre stated that there were four bids received, and it was the recommendation of the Fire Chief and Director of Finance that the bid be awarded to American Rubber Mfgo Company with the low bid of $1,600. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that the bid be awarded to American Rubber Mfg. Company. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Resolution commending the Ashland League of Women Voters on current City Charter study. City Administrator Ayre read the Resolution. It Council Minutes -4- February 15, 1966 was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and said Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Electric Utilities to execute switching agreement with Pacific Power and Light Company. City Administrator Ayre read the Resolution. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the rules be suspended and said Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that said Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. City Administrator Ayre indlcated that the agreement has been drawn up authorizing the Mayor and City Recorder to execute agreement with Roger Ferrell for a mutual rescission of lease~ It was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the agreement be executed, On roll call carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Baker that the departmental reports for the month of January be accepted and placed on file. There being no fu~the~ business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. · Bartelt, City Recorder SRE