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REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 19,1965
A regular meeting of the Council 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
by Mayor Richard L. Neillo Present - Councilmen Lewis, Ward and Whitham.
Absent - Councilmen Peters, Baker and Kerr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the minutes o~ the regular meeting of
January 5, 1965 be read. Carried unanimously. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward
that items 3, 4, & 5 of Special Agenda Items not be read. The minutes were
unanimously approved as read by Recorder Bartelt.
SPECIAL ITEM:
City Administrator Ayre introduced Captain Jewell Ross Of the Berkeley Police
Department. Captain Ross stated that he will examine the physical plant, pro-
cedures and administrative aspects of the Ashland Police Department. He will
then make recommendations to bring the department up to approved standards.
CO~UNCIATIONS:
1. Recorder Bartelt presented Class A Liquor license application from
Deb'~ ?~staurant. An addition to the present restaurant is planned for
thl i ~nd a dining room. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the
app~Icl~ion be recommended for approval to the State Liquor Commission.
On '~ 3all carried unanimously.
2~ Ciuy Administrator Ayre stated that the city has been asked by the
State to take the names of interested persons regarding the Highway 66
widening project to determine if a public hearing will be necessary.
3~ Letter from Thomas J. Parker & Associates, Inc. requesting a new lease
agreement with the city for the Industrial Park Area or termination of the
present lease agreement on the basis that they have received interference
from City officials. Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the present
existing lease on this property be terminated. On roll call, carried un-
animously. Mayor Neill stated that before any other action is taken re-
garding a new lease, he felt it would be better if all council members were
present and stated their opinions.
4. Letter from the Governor regarding Mayor's Commissions on Human Rights
and possible organization of such a commission in Ashland. Moved by Whit-
ham, seconded by Ward that said letter be placed on file. Carried unanim-
ously.
5. Request from the Planning Commission that the Council set a date for
public hearing for zone changes in Clover Lane area and Tolman Creek Road
area~ Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that said public hearings be
set for February 2, at 8:15 P.M. Carried unanimously.
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6. Planning Commission minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1965.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that said minutes be accepted and placed
on file, carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Department reports for the month of December were presented. Moved by Lewis,
seconded by Whitham that said reports be accepted and placed on file.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the water and street departments and
other city employees be commended for their hard work during the December storm.
On roll call carried unanimously.
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
1~ Results of bid opening for 300 KVA transformer for SOC building. City
Administrator Ayre stated that 8 firms had participated in the bidding and
the low bidder was Roy L. Martin with a bid of $1930. Moved by Ward, sec-
onded by Whitham that said bid be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimou-'
sly.
2oResuits of bid opening for fuel requirements. City Administrator Ayre
stated that 10 companies had participated and the low bidders were: Texaco
for gasol~ne at .2048, automotive diesel at o1235, and oil PS100 at .1435;
Richfield for diesel at .1215 and oil PS200 at .1215; and Shell for oil
PS300 a[~ .115. Moved by Lewis seconded by Ward that said bids be accepted.
On _~ .t ~all carried unanimously.
3. ~:~yor Neill submitted the name of Mr. Floyd Vogel for a member of the
Sun~e_ Recreation Committee. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that said
appointment be confirmed. Carried unanimously.
4. Engineering services for Bear Creek Bridge. City Administrator Ayre
stated that he and Director of Public Works Alsing had interviewed two
firms and recommended that Mr. W. L. Warren be hired. Moved by Lewis, sec-
onded by Whirham that Mr. Warren be hired for engineering services on Bear
Creek Bridge. On roll call carried unanimously.
5o Proposed secondary North-South throughfareo City Administrator Ayre
stated that this matter has been discussed in the past and is now brought
to the Council's attention by the Planning Commission as they are now con-
cerned with this matter for two reasons (1) being the proposed college plan
which would use this proposed throughfare as an access road, and (2) to tie
the project in with the Highway 66 widening project. Director of Public
Works Alsing stated that this throughfare would extend from Highway 66 to
the Hersey Street Area, Much of this property is now outside the city
limits buy it is anticipated that the city will eventually annex this area.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the staff be directed to pursue the
matter with the County and State agencies. Carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1, An ordinance providing for a plumbing code for the City of Ashland,
providing for the licensing of persons, firms and corporations engaged in
the installation of plumbing, requiring a permit fee, providing for a
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penalty for the violation of said code, and declaring an emergency°
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham passed to second reading, carried.*
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that said ordinance #1376 be adopted.
Carried.
An ordinance providing for the licensing of persons, firms and corporations
engaged in the installation of electrical appliances and wiring and to.
regulate electric wiring, requiring a permit fee, and providing for a penalty
for violation thereof, and declaring an emergency· Moved by Whitham,
seconded by Lewis passed to second reading, carried. ~{oved by Ward,
seconded by Lewis that said ordinance #1377 be adopted. Carried.
Attorney Skerry presented a resolution authorizing Commenwealth, Inco
to begin a feasibility study on the proposed downtown plan. City Adminis-
trator Ayre read a letter from Commonwealth Inc. and the Council did not
agree on the interpretation of the letter. Following discussion, moved by
Lewis, seconded by Ward that the City Administrator call Mr. ~Olbrook of
Commonwealth for correct interpretation of the letter and the Council
meet tomorrow noon. Carried.
Resolution calling for a public hearing to vacate alley between Palm
and Elizabeth from Ashland to Wisconsin on February 2, 1965 at 8:00
P.M. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that said resolution be
adopted. Carried unanimously.
Before the end of the meeting Mr. Young, 610 Helman Street, addressed the
Council and presented pictures of his property which was badly damaged by
the storm and requested that if the City had any extra dirt he would like them
to dump it in his yard where the soil had washed away. Mayor Neill suggested
that Mr. Young contact Mr. Alsing.
There being no further business the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn
subject to the call of the Mayor.
*(Under a suspension of the rules said ordinance be passed to second reading
by title only.)
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