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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-1101 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 1, 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 PoM. by Mayor Richard Neill. Councilmen present were: Baker, Cottle, Lewis, Roberts and Ward. Councilman Whitham was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the minutes of the adjourned meeting held on October 24 be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works & Protection Committee 1. Curb, gutter and paving of Drager Street in Drager Subdivision - Chair- man Cottle stated that after studying the matter at a special meeting, it was the recommendation of the committee that this petition for curb, gutter and paving be denied. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the petition be denied. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Curfew Ordinance - Chairman Cottle requested that this item be deferred until the next regular meeting and during the interim period another meeting be scheduled with the City Attorney and Chief of Police. A meeting was scheduled for Friday noon, November 4, 1966 in the City Council Chambers. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. R. E. Lawrence, Principal Lincoln School, requesting change in parking zone. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that this request be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Liquor license renewal applications - City Recorder Bartelt indicated that he had received six renewal applications: Lithia Grocery, Safeway, Shinn's Market, Pioneer Market, Cooks Reception and ShakeysIPizza Parlor. Councilman Lewis requested that Shakeys' be voted on separately. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that all applications be renewed with the exception of Shakeys'. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that Shakeys~liquor license be renewed. On roll call, carried with Lewis dissenting. 3. City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. Charles Eckert requesting the vacation of Union Street between Auburn and Iowa. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Ayre stated that a letter had been received from Steve's Music Co., requesting authorization from the Council to place several pool tables Council Minutes Page 2 November 1, 1966 in his store. Following some discussion, City Attorney Skerry recommended that the present Ordinance be referred to committee for further study and possible repeal. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that this matter be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Letter from the Ashland Ch'amber of Commerce indicating that the Chamber has purchased extra Christmas decorations for this coming season and asking for the City's cooperation in putting them up. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Roberts that the City of Ashland cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce by stringing the downtown Christmas lights and decorating the two traditional Christmas trees, which will be provided by the Chamber. On roll oall, carricd unanimously. j_~ ~ ~~ ~N~'~ City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received another letter from the Chamber of Commerce, requesting that the Police and City employees not use the Chamber of Commerce parking lot in front of the Chamber building. (con't.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 p.m. - City Administrator Ayre indicated that the report regarding the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance had not yet been received from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that this public hearing be continued untilthe next council meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre stated that the next regular council meeting would have to be rescheduled due to the coming League of Oregon Cities Convention. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the next meeting be scheduled for November 22, 1966. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:05 p.m. - Curb, gutter and paving of Helman Street from existing paving to Nevada. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. At this time, Mr. Jack Williams spoke in opposition of the Ordinance. He indicated that only 25% of the property owners are in favor of this. Mr. Sid Ainsworth stated that he believed there was not a sufficient showing or a great enough public need or demand for the substantial assessments to the property owners. Mr. Charles Young spoke in favor of the said improvements. Mr. Young indicated that he had circulated the petition for the improvements because of the dust problem this unpaved street was causing. (con't.) 8:30 p.m. Zone Change R-i:B-8 to R-3:2.4 two lots in Maple Subdivision City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. City Administrator Ayre read a letter from the Planning Commission indicating that the Planning Commission had denied the zone change by a 4-0 vote. At this time, Mr. Duffy spoke against the zone change. It was his feeling that this should remain single family dwelling. The general feeling of the home owners in this subdivision was that if the single-family district were rezoned to multiple-family, it would decrease the value of their homes and property. Mr. Leo Zupan ~poke in favor of the zone change. Mr. Zupan indicated that if this subdivision were rezoned to multiple-family, Stagecoach Properties, Inc. planned on building a duplex in the Maple Subdivision, which he indicated, in his opinion Council Minutes Page 3 November 1, 1966 would not detract from the value of the property. Following some discus- sion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be continued until the next meeting at 8:30 p.m., thus giving the Council a chance to visit the subdivision. On roll call, carried unanimously. (8:05 Public Hearing con't.) It was the feeling of Councilman Lewis that there would be a burden placed on these few property owners and that, at this time, there is not a great enough need for the street improvement. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the petition for curb, gutter and paving of Helman Street be denied. On roll call, carried with Baker dissenting. It was also the re- quest of the Council that adequate traffic control signs be placed on Helman Street. (Chamber o~ Commerce con't.) Following some discussion regarding city employee's using the Chamber parking lot, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be referred to the Public Works and P~otection Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Bellview School traffic control - It was moved by Lewis seconded by Cottle that the report and study from the State be accepted and so author- ized. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Award of bid - snow plow attachment - City Administrator Ayre indi- cated that two bids were received, the low bid from Edward L. Kropp Co. for $1,124. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the bid be awarded to the Edward L. Kropp Co. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Award of bid - Police Department radar equipment - City Administrator Ayre indicated that only one bid was received, that being from the George F. Cake Co. for $892.50. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the bid be awarded to the George F. Cake Co. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 4. Special commendation to Public Works Department employee. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded byLewis that an award be obtained and presented to Mr. Sparks at the next Council meeting on November 22. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Presentation of Quarterly Budget Report. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the report be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Ordinance setting Public Hearing for curb, gutter and paving of Quincy Street from Wightman to California. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance setting the Public Hearing for 8:15 PoM., November 22. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and said Council Minutes Page 4 November 1, 1966 Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On roll cal~. carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that OrdinanCe No. 1491 be adopted. On roll call, carried unani- mously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre reminded the Council of the luncheon on November 2 in the Council Chambers with the Parks and Recreation Committee. City Administrator Ayre gave a progress report on the Ashland Airport project. He indicated that the construction was to be under way immediately and that he would, in the near future, schedule a Realty Committee meeting regarding some property still to be purchased at the airport site. City Administrator Ayre indicated that an appraisal oE the land adjacent to the Sewage Disposal Plant had b~en .~e~relved. ~t was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this appra!sal_ be Leier~ed to the Realty Committee. On roll call, carEled unanlmously~ There being no ~urther business, the meeting was adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. City Recorder SRP