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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0712 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 12, 1966 The regular meeting of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Richard L. Neill. Councilmen present: Roberts, Baker, Cottle, Ward and Whitham. Councilman Lewis was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There was one correction to the minutes, that being the motion to continue the 8:00 Public Hearing on the Rezoning of the Crouch property. The motion should have read that the Hearing would be continued for a full Council vote. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the minutes be approved as corrected. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Public Works and Protection Committee - No-parking zone - East side of Garfield adjacent to Siskiyou Boulevard - Thomas Hansen. Chairman Cottle indicated that after studying this matter, it was the recommenda- tion of the Committee that the area from the Boulevard to the driveway entrance of Hansen's Service Station on the west side of Garfield be painted yellow. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that this recommendation be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION: City Administrator Ayre indicated that the Planning Commission recommended that part of Glenwood Drive along the west side of the Rykken property be vacated subject to Council approval and that a Public Hearing be scheduled. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be accepted and that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to prepare and present a Resolution setting the Public Hearing at the next regular meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce Retail Trades Committee requesting permission to hold sidewalk bazaars on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6. Following some discussion, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that this re- quest be granted provided the sidewalks are cleared of booths when through'with business on Friday evening. On roll call, carried unani- mously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bid on utility poles - Ayre indicated that there were six bids received, the low bid from J. H. Baxter Co. for $3,468 total. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the low bid of $3,468 be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. City Administrator Ayre stated that the Council had been invited to a luncheon at the Ashland Community Hospital on Friday, July 15. The Council will be guests of the Hospital Board to review final plans and Council Minutes -2~ July 12, 1966 specifications for the proposed new wing addition. Ayre indicated that these plans will go to bid soon. 3. At this time, it was moved by Whitham, s~conded by Roberts that the next regular meeting of the City Council be set for August 2, subject to the call of the Mayor if necessary; scheduled Public Hearings will be continued until this date. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Letter and sample Resolution from Jackson County Court offering inclusion of Ashland in the proposed Bear Creek Sanitary Authority. City Administrator Ayre stated that he had drafted a letter to the County Court indicating the Council's denial to participate in the Sanitary Authority. Copies of this letter were handed out to the members of the Council. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that the City re- spectfully decline the offer of the County Court to include Ashland in the Sanitary Authority and forward a letter to them confirming our feeling and reasons for rejection of their offer. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Adopt specifications and call for bids on a Fire Marshal's vehicle. City Administrator Ayre said the estimated price was $2,300. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the specifications be adopted and bids called for at 10:00 A.M. on August 2. On roll call, carried unanimously. (Special Agenda Items con't.) ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Ordinance vacating 170' of Roca Street. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. It was moved by Whitham 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 r~ading, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Baker that Ordinance No. 1466 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Ordinance requiring certain public improvements in subdivision. City Administrator Ayre indicated that it was the recommendation of the staff that this Ordinance be adopted. Neil Mann, Builder, commented that he felt that if this Ordinance were passed it would hinder the build- ing activity in Ashland. Mr. Howard Severton felt tha~ this was a good plan and the builders themselves should be the ones who are charged, not the property owners. (con't. later in meeting) 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Application for zone change from R-3 to C-1 Siskiyou Boulevard and Morse Avenue - Mr. Don Crouch. At this time Mr. Bill Wright, resident on Alida Street, stated that in his opinion, the building that Crouch proposed to put in would be an improvement adding to the City and this particula corner. Mr. Charles Forrest stated that he felt that there should be more property made available on the Boule- vard for Commercial zoning. Speaking in opposition of the rezo~ing were: Mrs. Cynthia Lord, Don Rounds, Howard Severton, Dr. Elliott MacCracken, Vincent Oredson, and Mr. George Meyers, visitor from Arizona. It was the consensus of these people that the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission should be accepted. (con't. later in meeting) Council Minutes -3- July 12, 1966 8:30 Public Hearing - Vacation of portion of Maple Way - Director of Public Works Alsing, indicating that there was no great urgency on this matter, recommended that it be continued until the next regular meeting. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that this matter be continued at the next regular meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 Public Hearing (con't.) - Following some further discussion, it was moved by Ward that the rezoning of the property on Siskiyou Boulevard and Morse be approved. This motion died for lack of a second. At this time, Councilman Baker pointed out that the Committee of 50 had approved the engineering firm's plans as did the Council, and it was the decision of the planners not to re-zone any more Commercial on the Boulevard. He stated that in his opinion, he couldn't see how the Council could do anything but turn this request down. Councilman Cottle indicated that he had voted in favor of rezoning at the last regular Council meeting, feeling it was a "hardship case", but after further study of the matter, felt that in the best interests of the City, would vote in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the request for rezoning of said property be denied. On roll call, carried with Ward dissenting. Subdivision Ordinance (con't.) Following some discussion, Cottle indi- cated that he had no further objection to the Ordinance. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and the Ordin- ance passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Roberts that Ordinance No. 1467 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Special Agenda Items (con't.) 4. Proposed Utility Billing by Service Bureau - City Administrator Ayre indicated that from the staff level, he concurs with the Director of Finance's decision that the City be authorized to proceed to negotiate with the service bureau. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that this matter be continued at the next regular Council meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: (con't.) 3. Ordinanc~ setting public hearings - City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance setting a Public Hearing for 8:00 P.M., August 2 for the curb, gutter and paving on York Street and the Ordinance setting a Public Hearing for 8:15 P.M., August 2 for curb, gutter and paving on Tudor Street. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the rules be suspended and these Ordinances passed to second reading by titles only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second readings, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that OrdinancesNo. 1468 and 1469 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. SRP City Recorder