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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-0803 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 3, 1965 A 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 by Mayor Richard Neill. Present - Councilmen Peters, Lewis, Ward and Whitham. Absent - Councilman Baker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters that the minutes of the July 20 regu- lar meeting be approved and placed on file. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Request to vacate Auburn Street - Director of Public Works Allen Alsing explained the situation to the Council and suggested that this problem be turned over to the street committee for further study. Mayor Neill agreed with Alsing. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that this request be further studied by the Street Committee. Carried unanimously. 2. Request for Liquor License - Mr. Joseph Marcum, owner of The People's Market request for liquor license. Moved by Peters, seconded by Whitham that the request be granted. On roll call carried 3-1 with Lewis dissenting. 3. Planning Commission: (a) Creation of new street - water pipe line easement - extension of Pinecrest Drive west of Woodland Drive. Director of Public Works Allen Alsing pointed out this area on the zone map to the CoUncil. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended that said new street be created. Alsing stated that this was a personal recommendation. Moved bY Lewis, seconded by Whitham to accept the Planning Commission's decision to create a new street. Carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Result of bid openings 2 P.M. - August 3, 1965 (a) Bear Creek Intercepting Trunk Line #4 - City Administrator Ayre stated that Ausland Construction Company was low bidder with $18,673.00 and recommended that they be awarded the bid. Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the bid be awarded to Ausland Construction Company. Carried unanimously. (b) Gate Valves - City Administrator Ayre stated that there were eight bidders, the estimated cost was $3,690.00. Pacific Waterworks Supply was low bidder with $3,154.00. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that low bid be accepted. Carried unanimously. (c) Fire Hydrants - City Administrator Ayre stated that there were 12 bidders, estimated cost was $1,440.00. Utilities Supply was low bidder with $~327.00. Moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis that low bid be accepted· Carried unanimously. 2. Adopt specifications and call for bids - Fire Station #2. City AdminiS- trator Ayre stated that bids will be received on the 10th of AUgust for removal of the house and garage at 1860 Hwy. 66, owned by the City of Ashl~Dd. Council Minutes - 2 - August 3, 1965 Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward to adopt the specifications and call for bids on Fire Station #2. Carried unanimously. Bids will be received during the latter part of the month. 3. Curb and gutter on Winburn Way from Plaza to Nutley Street - Director of Public Works Alsing pointed out and further explained the situation. He stated that there were a total of 747 feet to be curbed and guttered. Mr. Alsing stated that Mr. Arthur Kapteyn, who owns approximately 24% of the 747 feet, was the only dissenting party. Alsing stated that this street already has curb and gutters on one side. Councilman Whitham stated that as this is an entrance w~ ~D Lithia Park it should be made to look as good as possible. Moved by L,~ '!~.., seconded by Whirham that the petition be sub- mitted and a public hearing set at a later date. Carried unanimously. 4. Proposal for Lithia Springs property use - Wonderwell Bottling Corp. City Administrator Ayre read a communication from the Wonderwell Bottling Corporation requesting a 30-day extension to complete the Proposal for Lithia Springs property use. Ayre stated that Wonderwell is having some difficulty with discoloration of the Lithia water after it sets in the bottles for a period of time, but they are working on this problem. City Administrator Ayre stated that a representative from the Food and Drug Administration visited his office and expressed some concern as to whether Wonderwell was going to sell Lithia Water as a drug or as a food. If they were to sell it as a drug, they must comply with the Pure Food and Drug Administration. Moved by Whirham, seconded by Lewis, to grant the 30-day extension, place the letter on file and continue the investigation of the situation. Carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Ordinance No. 1409 setting Public Hearing - Annexation of Industrial Park Property. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance setting the Public Hearing for September 7 at 8:00 P.M. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the rules be suspended and said Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Following second reading, moved by Peters, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted. Carried. BILLS & CLAIMS City Recorder Bartelt presented bills in the amount of $72,113.52 and payrolls in the amount of $60,419.98 for the month of July. Moved by Peters, seconded by Whitham that bills and claims be ordered paid. On roll cal~ carried unanimously. At this time City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution expressing to the family of David S. Kerr the deepest gratitude and sympathy of the Council on his death and acknowledging the many contributions he made to the City of Ashland. A copy of this Resolution is to be given to each member of the Kerr family. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Peters that the rules be suspended and said Resolution passed to second reading by title only. Carried. Following sec- ond reading, moved by Peters, seconded by Whirham that the Resolution be adopted. Carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8:00 P.M. - Kensington Subdivision; Zone Change R-i:B-10 to R-i:B-8. A.D. Meyers. City Attorney Skerry read Ordinance No. 1410. Moved by Lewis, Co~il Minutes - 3 - August 3, 1965 seconded by Ward that the rules be suspended and said Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Following second read- ing, moved by Peters, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1410 be adopted. Carried. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS (con't.) City Attorney Skerry stated that there has been some question raised as to whether consumption of an alcoholic beverage does constitute possession by a minor. He read the ammendment to OrdinaNce No. 1272 which stated that consumption does constitute possession. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis~ that the rules be suspended and Ordinance No. 1411 passed to second reading by title only. Carried. Following a second reading, moved by Lewis seconded by Ward that said Ordinance 1411 be adopted. Carried unanimously. City Attorney Skerry read a notification of a lease which is to include additional area around the McGrew Brothers Saw Mill. This, owever, does not include the Wranglers or Forest Service property. The lease was modified to state that McGrew Brothers must produce 4.5 million feet of lumber per year rather than 2.5 million feet. City Attorney Skerry suggested that this be referred to the Realty Committee, Don Lewis Chairman. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that this be referred to Ehe Realty Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. Ordinance ordering increased water rates second reading. There was some discussion as to why the raise in rates if there was no shortage of water. City Administrator Ayre stated that the Public Works Department is now run- ning at a $47,000 deficit, and this increase in rates will yield an extra $35,000 increase, thus offsetting the deficit somewhat. Ayre then read a communication from the Ashland Civic Improvement Association re- ceived August 3, expressing their approval of the water rate increase. Mr. Sherman A. Gardner objected to the extra standby charges for sprinkler systems for businessmen. 8:15 .M. - Appeal of Planning CommissiOn decision granting Conditional Use Permit- Old City Warehouse. City Administrator Ayre read a communication from Mr. James Ragland appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. Mr. Ragland stated that the future location is not in the interest of the citizens of Ashland, there are already five Union outlets in the community, the area in question is in the heart of the downtown area, the location is a key spot for future expansion of the downtown shopping area. A suggestion made by Grace Flint of 1st and D Streets was to tear down the old warehouse, landscape the lot and build a new Chamber of Commerce building there. Mrs. D. Rounds suggested that the old building be torn down and a public parking lot constructed. Mr. Sidney Ainsworth, Attorney, stated that it would be a serious mistake on the part of the City to allow this station to be built, Ashland does not need another service station. Mr. Lloyd Selby, speaking for the service station stated that Copeland Lumber Yard, owner of surround- ing property of lot in question, would like to see this lot cleared up. Mr. Selby stated that this area is already zoned for service ~tations, and could see no reason why this one lot could conflict with the downtown plan. iIlfs~ Marvin Kocks asked if Union Oil Company could wait until the Downtown Plan is formulated before building. A Union representative stated that they were ready to build if the permit were granted and would proceed to tear down the old station. Mr. Vincent Oredson, Ashland Architect, stated that Ashland is losing its business to Medford because the downtown area has lost its Cou~il Minutes - 4 - August 3, 1965 growth and automobiles have made it unpleasant for pedestrian travel. He stated that Ashland has something good to maintain but to maintain it we must do something to keep it. There were suggestions brought up to hold off the request until CH2M completes the study of the downtown area. If they found that this corner would not be put to any use for a few years, it could again be put at Mr. Selby's disposal. There was some discussion as to Ashland eventually becoming a service station image. Mr. J. D. Wood- worth, speaking in favor of the permit, stated that he wondered if the citi- zens of Ashland really realized how much money it would take to redevelop the downtown area. There was some discussion that some of the businessmen of Ashland didn't really know what the downtown plan consisted of and were waiting for a positive movement as far as the downtown plan is concerned. Following the discussion, Councilman Lewis expressed his appreciation to the interested citizens who showed up at the meeting, thanking them for their advice and ideas He also thanked the Ashland Civic Improvement Association for their guidance and concern. He stated that it was very in~Dnsistant to approve a downtown development and then turn around and grant a conditional use permit for the construction of a ~rvice station in the redevelopment area. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters to support the appeal of the conditional permit. On roll call, carried 3-1 with Ward dissenting. WATER RATE INCREASE (con't.) As the Ordinance ordering increased water rates was passed to second read- ing at the last regular council meeting, it was moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis that said Ordinance No. 1412 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. W~.~E.~art~el~der