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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-1102 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 2, 1965 The regular council meeting of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. Mayor Richard L. Neill called the meeting to order. Present were Councilmen Peters, Baker, Cottle, Lewis and Ward. Absent was Councilman Whitham. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved and placed on file. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Letter from E. C. McGill, Dean of Facilty at Southern Oregon College, regarding the question of the licensing of alcoholic beverage dispensing establishments in the college area. Dr. McGill suggested that when President Stevenson returns, the City Council consider joining with the officials of Southern Oregon College in making an appraisal of the prob- lem which pertains to the issuing of alcoholic beverage licenses in the campus area. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters that the letter be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously. Councilman Lewis suggested that a meeting be set after the return of Dr. Stevenson. 2. Renewal of Liquor Licenses - Cooks Reception, People's Market, White House Market, Safeway Store and Shakey's Pizza Parlor. Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters that the liquor licenses for Cooks Reception, People's Market, White House Market and Safeway be renewed. Carried unanimously. Councilman Lewis stated that he was against the liquor application for Shakey's Pizza Parlor because of its proximity to the college. Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters that Shakey's application for renewal of liquor l~cense be approved. Carried 3-2 with Baker and Lewis dissenting. Mayor Neill stated that the Council would have to reset the date of the next regular council meeting due to the League of Oregon Cities Convention being held in Salem. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the next regular council meeting be held on November 23, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. Carried unanimously. 3. From Planning Commission - Set Public Hearing on mendments to Zoning Ordinance - Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the Public Hearing be set for 8:00 P.M., November 23, 1965. Carried unanimously. 4. Letter from William Briggs, Opinion regarding development of Ashland Golf Course and related improvements. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the opinion be accepted and the letter placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Letter from League of Women Voters, requesting joint meeting regarding Ashland City Charter, Mrs. Audrey Hawk, representing the League of Women Voters stated that the League would like to have a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss re-writing the City Harter. The first meeting would be to generally advise the Council on how they propose to Council Minutes - 2 - November 2, 1965 approach the task. City Administrator Ayre suggested that a noon study session be held on the 9th of November, in the Council Chambers. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bids: Sanitary Trunk Line, Tolman Creek Road - City Admini- strator Ayre stated that the City received two bids, W. H. Conrad Co., Medford, with a bid of $20,510 and Ausland Construction Co., Ashland with a bid of $25,683. The estimated bid price was $22,000. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that the bid be awarded to W. H. Conrad Co. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Freeway Interchange Lighting - Construction, schedule and extent of County participation. City Administrator Ayre stated that the City would pay for lighting from existing lighting to the City Limits. The County would pay for lighting from the City Limits to the Freeway, and the State would pay for lighting at the Freeway, with the City covering the energy charges. City Administrator Ayre stated that the Council needed to pass a Resolution authorizing the City Recorder and Mayor to enter into con- tract with the State. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and said Resolution passed to second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Following second reading moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - (con't.) Curb, gutter and paving of North Mountain Avenu~ from East Main to Silvercrest Dairy. Mr. Charlie Hodgins and Mr. P.R. Williamson both stated that they were in favor of the petition to curb, gutter and pave North Mountain Avenue. However, Mr. Dave DeLong stated that he was against the petition. He stated that when he signed the petition to curb, gutter and pave North Mountain, he was under the impression that the work would be done by City crews, and would not be started for approximately two to three years. The Mayor stated that it would definitely be done by the City crews, and Director of Public Works Alsing stated that it would be at least two years before the construction could begin. Mayor Neill suggested that the names on the petition be read aloud and if there were those present who wished their Names removed, they could do so. It could then be determined if there was still 50% of the property owners in favor of the petition. (con't.) 8:15 P.M. Public Hearing - (con't.) Curb, gutter and paving of Maple Way and Maple Street and from Chestnut Street west. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance ordering the curb, gutter and paving in. There being no objections, it was moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis that the rules be suspended and said Ordinance No. 1426 be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following second reading, moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis that Ordinane No. 1426 be adopted. Carried unanimously. 8:00 Public Hearinq (con't) Mr. Dave DeLong, Fred Edwards and Mrs. Lulu Townsend requested that their names be removed from the petition. After some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that this hear- ing be continued until the first meeting in December at 8:00 P.M. In the interim, Director of Public Works A1 Alsing will re-circulate the old peti- tion, those wishing to add names or take their names off may do so. The work will still be done at the same rate of $3.90. City Administrator Ayre suggested that a letter be sent out to each property owner, giving them all the information on the petition and the date of the next Public Hearing. The motion was carried with Peters dissenting. Council Minutes - 3 - November 2, 1965 8:30 P.M. - Public Hearing - Zone Change, R:I B:10 to M, City Industrial Park. Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the rules be suspended and Ordinance No. 1427 be passed to secondreading by title only. Carried unanimously. Following second reading, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 3. Presentation of High Level Water System Report, Engineering Study by Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfield. Mr. Russell Culp of CH2M presented a report on the High Level Water System and gave a suntmary of the report. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the report be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 4. Appointment by Mayor of Central Area Study Committee. City Administra- tor Ayre stated that he and the Mayor have discussed the possibility of forming a Central Area Study Committee. The Membership would be made up from a representative of almost every organization in Ashland. Ayre stated that a general chairman would have to be selected. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that a Central Area Study Committee be formed. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following some discussion the Mayor suggested that Councilmen Lewis, Ward and Peters, City Administrator Ayre and he meet November 3 for a luncheon study session to further discuss membership and possible selection of a general chairman. At this time City~Administrator Ayre reminded the Council of the League of Oregon Cities Convention date, November 14, 15 & 16. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Public Works and Protection Committee. Chairman Duane Baker stated that the committee has taken action on the letter received from Mr. Robert Bennett regarding traffic control at Oregon and Indiana Streets. Mr. Baker stated that after the committee reviewed this corner, a stop sign was installed on Oregon as you approach from the South. A yellow zone was painted on the north side of Oregon Street as well as yellow zones one car-length back from each corner. At this time City Administrator Ayre commented on the letter received from Charles Brown, President of the Ashland-Talent United Fund which was attached. At this time Gary Boshears, Director of Electric Utilities stated that the new stop lights at Briscoe School have been installed and are now function- ing. There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. W. E. Bartelt, Recorder SRE