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THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGUlAR'COUNCIL ME~flNG
JANUARY 17, 1961.
The Common Council df the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided. Councilme~
Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward. andWhitham present.
The m~-~tes of meeting of January 3, 1961 were read and approved as read.
Recorder read a letter signed by A. L. Johnson and Allan R. Byrd, residents of Park St.,'requesting installation of a
street light on the 4th pole from Highway 99 on N. Park Street. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that request be
l~ge~d to City Supt. Biegel. Carried unanimously.
'Rl~qrcler read a letter from Mr. Leroy M. Snyder, 500 Helman St., requesting installation of a street light near the
above'address. ~vedbyLewis, secoHded by Peters,that request be referred to City Supt. Biegel. Carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from the Eagle Point Grange requesting the cooperation of all interested persons in the proposel
development of a series of small dams and reservoirs for fishin~ and recreational purposes. Proposed development is
in area between Campb~nite and EaKle Point. ~ved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that letter be accepted and placed on
file. Carried unanimously.
· he reading of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 9, 1961 was the next order of business. !~bved
by L~wis, seconded by Peters, that minutes Be ~cceDted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Department reports for the 'month of December, 1960 were presented for council study and approval. Moved by Peters,
seconded by Lewis, that the re~orts be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. hiegel presented 2 plans for the consolidation of the numerous standing committees of the council. Followin~
a general d~scussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that the matter again be placed on the agenda for next
council meeting. Carrded unanimously.
Councilman Peters, Chairman of the 1960 Cemetery Committee, reported in the form of a motion, that the committee rec-
ommends the purchase of the Sweem property for cemetery nurposes at the compromise purchase price of $10,5OO.OO.
~t~on seconded by Kerr. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Recorder read a report submitted by City Supt. Biegel outlining the need for increasing the flow of water through our
present filter plant. Capacit~ at present is 8 mgd and the past year this has been exceeded, necessitating the mixture
of unfiltered water at peak periods. Capacity can be increased in stages of 10, 15, 20 and 25 mgd. Engineering work
on proposed increases to be approximately $1,4OO.OO. A~ter some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded .by Peters, that
City Supt. be authorized to negotiate a contract with Cornell, Howland, Hays and Merryf~eld for engineering work in
re~ards to increasjng flew through the filter plant. Cost not to exceed $1,4OO.OO. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City SuDt. Biegel requested authorization to c~ll for bids on gasoline for the coming year. T~ved by Lewis, seconded
by Baker, that opening of bids on gasoline be set for 5:00 PM january 24, 1961. Carried unanimously.
City Sunt. Biegel requested authorization to call for bids on 3 cars and 3 pickups. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward,
that opening of bids on cmrs and pickups be set for February 7, 1961. Carried unanimously.
Biegel presented a petition for the curb and paving of SC. Drive from Wimer St. to turn South of T~nzanita Street. ~Yove
~r. Goldie Yorton requested to knowwhat action had been taken on his request for citywater service on property
located on Normal Avenue outside city limits. After considerable discussion, movedby Lewis, seconded by Baker,
that the matter be referred to Water Committee for further study and that ~. Yorton be notified of action taken
within one week. Carried Unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented a request from ~Vr. Clyde Caton for extension of time limit on building permit for con-
struction of a building at Siskiyou and Indiana St. to January l, 1962. ~. Caton was present and presented reasons
for the reT~ested delay. Following some discussion, moved by W~itham, seconded by Peters, that City Attorney Skerry
prepare an amendment to zoning ordinance for council consideration pertaining to this request and for reference to
the Planning Commissdon. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that meeting adjourn subject to the call of the
T,~yor.
W. ~ar~t~lt~hland, Oregon
~.A~ei~,~f Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
ADJOURNED COUNCIL ~ETING
JANUARY 24, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in adjourned session at 5:00 PM this date. Councilmen Baker, Kerr,
Peters and Ward present. Absent: Lewis and Whitham. Chairman oT the Council Peters presided in the absence of
Nayor Neill.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids for gasoline and diesel fuel from the following firms:
GASOLINE DIESEL
Regular Premium Black Automotive
Tidewater .2122 .2372 .1221 .1521
Standard .2155 .2460 .1380 .1580
~biloil .2147 .2379 .1290
Texas .2135 .2509 .1320
signal .2155 .246o .129o .155o
Union .2145 .2545: .1258 .1458
Shen .255O .295O .1590 .1690
Richfield .2103 '.2453 .1242 .1442
Following study of bids as presented, moved by Ward, seconded by Baker, that bid of Richfield for both gasoline
and d~esel be accepted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Councilman ~eters, Chairman of the Water Committee, renorted in the form of a motion that the Water Committee and
City Sunt. had investigated the request of ~. Yorton for water service on property located outside of City Limits
on lower Normal Avenue, and the committee had unanimo~sly decided to abide by the present policy in not granting
water servdce outsdde of city limits until such property is annexed to City. ~Totion seconded by Ward. On R011 Call,
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Baker, seconded by Ward, that meet.in~ adjourn subject to the call of the
Nayor.
W. ~. Barteit,' Recorder Ashland, Oregon
A. M. Peters, Acting Wayor of Ashland, O~egon
TRE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL T~ETING
FEBRUARY 7, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. ~yor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters and Ward present. Absent: Whitham.
The minutes of meetings of January 17 and 24, 1961 were read and ~pproved as read.
Nayor Neill suspended regular business at this time for the presentation of a report from the Civil Service
Commission.
r~. Robert Reinholdt reported ~th~t the Commission consisting of Jean Eberhart, Harold A. ingle and himself had
held several meetings since the inception of the Commission and that plans are nearly complete for the first ex-
amination for a~plicants for the Fire Department. This examination will be held sometime in April, 1961.3~.
Reinholdt commented on the different phases of the examination and in closing stated that soma expenses have been
incurred and that additional expense will be required for the examination.
r,~yor Neill commended ~. Reinholdt and the Commission for the report and assured t~em that the financial problems
would be taken care of.
Bills in the amount of $10~,472;33 and payrolls amounting to 133,248.~O were presented for payment. Moved by
Kerr, seconded by Peters, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On Roll Call, eartied un~n. imously.
Cit~' Sup,. Biegel reported that recomsendations for- improvement of Junctions 66 and ~9 haw not been completed
pending i~rther study of 1961-~2 Budget.
l;~A~gel reported..that two members of the old AShland Mausoleum Association had been oonteoted and have agreed to
help in establishing a perpetual oa~e fund for the Mausoleum. Mr. Biegel stated that between $~OO.00 and $~00.00
annualy would be required for this maintenance and requested the help of the City Attorney in contacting relatives
0f !~ther mem~ of the Association regarding this upkeep. ~oved by Whirham, seconded by Lewis, that City Sup,.
:'e~'on"t~nis ~ork with the assistance of City AttOrney Skex-~-~. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported that the Park Commission has moved to their new office in the Ch-mher of Co--erce
Building and have requested telephone service thru the switchboard in the city hall. Moved by Baker, seconded by
Whirham, that request ~e granted. Carried unanimously.
Biegel requested that a price be established on the City Warehouse property and the lot across First Street for a
prospective buyer of the property. After some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Whirham, that the matter
be referred to the Realty and Electric Committees. Carried unanimously.
Public Hearing was now held regarding the requested change in zoning from Residential to Industrial on a portion
~a~d located on Bear Creek between Oak Street and Mountain Avenue. After hearing objections from .F. Comer,
Stuart Wyant, H. Redbird and Dr. Elmo Stevenson, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that proposed change in
zoning no~ be passed. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Biegel presented a deed from the Forest Service requesting right-of-ways for two roads into the Ashland Water Shed.
If said roads are discontinued for a period of 5 years, right-of-ways will be returned to the city. After some
discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that agreement be granted and executed. On Roll Call, carried unanimousl:
Mr. Whi~and Locke, Chairman of Airport Development Committee of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, reported to the
Council that an extensive portfolio is being prepared in re~ards to present facilities and potential plans for de-
velopmerrt-of ~he present airport. Said portfolio will be presented to Federal Agencies in Washington, D.C. for
securing Federal F~nds for the proposed development. Mr. Locke stated that many letters of endorsement. have been
receeved from individuals and organizations regarding the proposed improvements. Following discussion of the proposed
i~ments, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to draft a letter to the
;:~per authorities in support of the proposed airport development. Carried unanimously.
· r~ ~. D. Greene presented for Council inspection a plat of the Billings Lane subdivision consisting of 11 lots
:l~eated between N. Main Street and the Ashlend Mine Road. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that approval of
tentative plat be given. Carried unanimously.
City Sup.. Biegel presented for Council action, .an agreement from the State of Oregon requestin~ the closure of
Nevada Street and rerouting of traffic across the freeway by way of North Mountain Avenue. Following reading of
the lagreement by City Attorney Sk~A-~-~, moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that the agreement be executed with the
deletion of Paragraph 3, of Page 2. Resolution to this effect to accompan~ the agreement.
(Paragraph 3, Page 2 is as follows: City agrees that it will not construct
any street turning into or intersecting the said throughway, unless +-he plans
and specifications therefor have first been submitted to and approved in writing
by State. )
i'vOei..~P~ll Call, carried 3 to 2. Peters and Whitham dissenting.
being no further business, moved by Peters, seconded by Whirham, that meeting adjourn subject to the call
&~,~he Mayor.
Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1961.
The. Common Council of the City of Ashland mat in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
C~uncilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward and Whirham present.
.Th.e~minutes of meeting of March 7, 1961 were read and approved as Iread~
fR~cord~ read a letter from Mr. E. C. McGill, 684 Leonard Ste, requesting the ip~tallation of a street light at the
! · c~rne~ of Leonard and Oregon Streets. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that request be referred to City Sup,. for
' a6~ion~ Carried unanimously.
A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Sex7 Newton, 687 Leonard St., requesting that Oregon Street be made a dead end street was
presented' for council consideration. Councilman Lewis that Mr. Newton be advised to submit a petition for vacation
· of said street. City Sup,. Biegel stated he would furnish Mr. Newton with the n.ecess.ary papers.
A letter was presented from Mrs. Shelby Wilcox requesting that permission be given to the Telephone C~. for the in-
stallation of an outside telephone booth at the Bus Depot on Oak Street.' Mrs. Wilcox stated that after 8':30 PM the
situation is very bad at the Bus Depot with no accon~odations whatsoever and that the Telephone Co. would install an
outside booth if City would so give permission. Following discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that pro-
ceedings be conducted with Telephone Co. re~arding this request. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry stated that he felt that the Greyhound Co. should be contacted in regards to improving conditions
in ~he local Bus Depot. A~ter some disuus~ion, moved by Ward, seconded by Kerr, that Attorney SkeW contact the
~reyhound ~us Co. relative to this mattei-~ Carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from the Oregon State Board of Health congratulating the City on the purity of the
drinking water of the City fort the past year.. Moved by Baker, seconded by LewiS, that the letter be accepted
and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
The minutes ~f the Planning Commission meeting of March 13, 1961 were presented for Council consider.ation.
Moved by Whirham, seconded by Lewis, that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Department reports for the month of: February were presented for council study and approval. Moved by Farads,,
seconded by Lewis, that reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
' Councilman Whirham, Chairman of the Electric Committee, reported that the Realty and Electric Committees had re-
ceived an appraisal of the City Warehouse pPoperty and lot on First St. and that a price of $32,000.00 has bean
placed on Warehouse property and $3,000.00 on the lot on First Street. Moved by Whirham, seconded by Peters, that
property be advertised for bid as follows:
Warehouse Property & Lot on let Street
Warehouse Property only
Lot on let Street to be sold singly only
if warehouse property is also sold at the
same time.
Bide to be accepted at next council meeting. On Roll Call, 'carried unanimously.
$35,000.00
$32,000.00
$ 3,0OO.00
City Supt. Biegel presented requests ~rom the Ashland Cow,m,~ity Hospital Board to purchase the following equipment
for the now hospital from funds which have bean budgeted for this purpose:
Picker Co. Mobile X Ray ~nit $ '3,590*00
American Sterltzer Co.
Sterilizer
Water Still
Warming & Stg. Cabinet
Dual Video Light
Total
3,491.00
774.86
710.00
6, fi0~.30
Councilman Lewis requested to-know if the above equipment had bean advertised for bid. Mr. Arthur K~elaaan,
Chairman of the Hospital Board, and Amirtistrator Robert L. Flynn stated that it would ha useless .to advertise in-
asmuch as some companies would not split equipment end also that only 2 companies have immediate service available
on equipment west of Chicago, and the Board felt that equipment of this nature must have in~ediate s=x-vlce in case
of a breakdown and it is upon the recommendation of radiologists and other hospitals in this area, that .the American
Sterilizer Co. is the only compar~ in this area giviag satisfactory service. Following considerable discussion re-
~arding methods of purchasing by the Board, Councilman Lewis maintained that all companies should be given a
chance to bid. Moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham, that recommendations of the Hospital Board for the purchase of
the above equipment be accepted. On Roll Call, carried 5 to 1. Lewis dissenting. ,.
City ~upt. Biegel reported that a now plan for the Nevada Street closure is being studied by the Highway Department
and the agreement will be ready for council action at the next council meeting.
City Supt. Biegel requested authorization to call for bide on Liability Insurance for one year-~ffective April 1,
1961. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that opening of bide for liability insurance be set for 5'.00 PM March
30, 1961. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported that the now Sewage Disposal facilities will soon be completed and requested authori-
zation to hire operators for the plant prier to placing the plant in operation. Biegel stated that he hoped that
3 men would be able to handle the 24 hour operation of the plant but that it might be necessary to require 4
operators eventually. Moved by Peters, seconded by Ward, that City Supt. be authorized to hire 3- sewage plant
operators as requested. On Roll Cell, carried unanimously.
Biegel presented for council acceptance a deed from ~rs. Schutte of land for street purposes on property above
Emma Street. Following some discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by Whirham, that Deed be accepted subject to
approval of Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.
A Deed from Canfield and Greene of a triangular tract of land on old Billings Road was neXt presented for Council
acceptance. Moved by Lowis, seconded by Peters, that the above deed be accepted and recorded. C. arried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to excute for and on behalf of the City of Ashland
an application to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare of the United States ~ovel~nment for sewage
pumping plant and trunk line sewers in the amount of $26,400.00. Moved by Lewis, seconded by ~aker, that the rules
be suspended and resolution passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Ceil, carried unanimously. Following
second reading by Attorney SkeA-~-~, moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously.
Attorney Skerry presented a letter addressed to the Ashland Chamber of Commerce assuring that the City Council
will cooperate in every way possible with the Federal 6overnment and other interested persons in the davalopment
cf the Airport. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that the letter be accepted for signature by the 'Mayor.
Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel requested authorization to call for bids on a carload of poles for the Electric Department. Mr.
Edd Rountree, Editor and Owner of the Ashland Daily Tidings, stated that the present methods of calling for bids
was not legal according to the Cha~ofwathe C~ty of Ashland a~d that all' purchases in excess of $~00o00 should
Be advertised for bid. Councilman s of the same opinion that adVertising for bids should be followed.
Following discussion of this matter, it was the consensus of opinion that the Ordinance Committee and' City Attorney
meet for study of methods in regards to advertising for bids. Moved by Whirham, seconded by Lewis, that City Supt.
be authorized to call for bids on ~arload of poles as r~quested. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Mr. J. L. Jeter, ~J-9 ~t. Ave., requested to knoW why he was refused permission to ~on~truct a' duplex at 521 S. Mr.
Avenue. Following discussion pertaining to the present zoning of single family dwelling construction in this area,
Mr. Jeter was advised to contact Mr. aloege regarding this regulation and for an explanation of future proposed
zoning ordinance which is in thB process of compilation.
There being no ~urther business, moved by Ward, seconded by K~rr, that meeting adjourn subject to the call of
the Kayor.
Upon resumption of regular business, the Recorder read a letter from the Hargadine Cemetery Associatdon requesting
that the City of Ashland assume the small bank account of the Association and take over and maintain the upkeep
of the Cemetery. Moved by Lewis~ seconded by Peters, that the Cemetery Committee study the matter and report back
at next council meeting.
A ietter from ~resident Zlmo N. Stevenson, President of Southern Oregon College, was read requesting the immediate
ce~sideration and action of remedying the hazardous, disorganized and unaesthatlc condition of the junction area of
Highways 66 and 99 to and including Walker Avenue. City Supt. Biegel stated that the State and City have been working
on this improvement plan and that a ~oodly portion of this expense will be assumed by the State. After some discusslot
moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that the Street and Finance Committees review this situation and make recommendatior
Carried unanimously. -
Recorder presented for council action, an application submitted by ~. Alanson L. C~rringe for a Package Store Class
B Beverage License at 1253 Sisktyou ~oulevard. After discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that approval of
application not be granted. On Roll Call, metion defeated 3 to 2. T~vedbyWard, seconded by Peters, that approval
of above application be granted. On Roll Call, carried 3 to 2. Baker and Lewis dissenting.
Public Hearing was now held for the .prOposed curb and paving of Scenic Drive from Wimer Street to curve at ~l~nzanita
Street. Chairman ~err of the Street Committee stated that the Committee recommends a 30' street. Following some dis-
cussion dn regards to the width of the street, moved by Merr, seconded by Peters, that curb and paving be ordered in
a~ a 30' street. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Re~order read a letter from the Ashland Realty Board restating for 1961 last year's offer of readiness to cooperate
~n anyway with the T~yor and Council. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that letter be accepted and placed on file.
Carried unanimously.
A :request from School District No. 5 for renewal of fire protection contract at Bellview School was presented at this
time. Moved by Baker, seconded by Peterls, that the renewal fire protection contract for Bellview School be granted.
Carried unanimously.
The Recorder read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of Febr~uary6, 1961. T~vedby Lewis, seconded by
Kerr, that above minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
'A petition requesting the closure of Eureka Street and adjoining alleyway, si~ned by 5 residents of the area, was
presented for council action. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that petition for closure be denied. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously.
A petition carrying ll signatures was presented requesting the installation of a street light on the corner of Oreshah
and Auburn Streets. ~ved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that the petition be referred to City Supt. for study and
action. Carried unanimously.
Bills in the amount of $59,793.21 and payrolls amounting to ~3,933.34 were presented for payment. Moved by Peters,
seconded by Ward, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid. O~Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids for the purchase of 2 p ~T Pickups; 1 - 3/47 Pickup and 3 sedans. The following are
the net bids o~ firms submitting:
~ Selby Chevrolet Co. $ 7,230.58
Lithia Notors 8,706.50
Busch Ford Sales 8,133.00
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Merr, that low bid of Selby Chevrolet Co. in the amount of $7,230.58 be accepted.
O~Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Councdlman Lewds requested City Supt. Biegel to contact the cities of ~dford, Grants Pass, Cottage Grove and Albany
regarding their ~olicy in trading in P~llce cars and etc., in regards to age and mileage.
City Supt. Biegel presented a request to make Strawberry Lane a one-way street f~om Sc. Drive down to Granite Street.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that Strawberry Lane from Sc. Drive to Granite be made one-way. Carried unanimously.
City Supt~ Biegel was authorized to make a survey of the possible widening of ~e corner at Sc. Drive & Strawberry Lar
City Attorney Skerry brought up the matter of "Go-Kart" racing in the city limits. The noise problem being the main
objection. After some discussion, Attorney Skerry was authorized to research the possibility of regulative legislatio~
regarding "Go-Mart" racing.
Two subdivision plats were presented for council study and approval. The Stratford-On-Avon subdivision submitted by
Davis, Ains~vorth &Wright lies above Ashland Street above the end of Taylor Street, and the Norwood tract lies outside
the city limits above Hillview Drive and Park Street. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that tentative plat of
Stratford-On-Avon subdivision be accepted. Carried unanimously. Movedby Lewis, seconded by Peters, that tentative
approval of ~lat of Norwood subdivision be given pending annexation proceedings. Carried unanimously.
A general discussion was held regarding the request for an extensdon of a building permit for construction of a servic
station at Siskiyou and Indiana Streets. The Plannin~ Commission had voted 3 to 2 aga~nst granting the e..~tension.
City Attorney Skerrywas instructed to study the matter and report back to the council.
Councfilman Peters reported that the Water Committee recommends that water service not be granted to property outside
city which will be acquired by T~. Vern Dunn when new freeway Construction is started. Property will be on N. Nt. Ave.
Following some discussion, moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that the request of ~.~. Dunn for water outside city lin
be denied and that Recorder advise ~. D~mn of this action. Carried unanimously.
There bein~ no further business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that meeting adjourn subject to the call of the
W. E. Barge t, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL
~FEBRUARY ZI, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this. date. Councilmen Baker, Lewis,
Peters, Ward and Whitham present. Absent: Kerr and Nayor Neill. Councilman Peters, Chairman of the Council presided.
The minutes of meeting of February 7, 1961were read and approved as read.
The Board of Trustees of the Ashland Public Library recommended the re-appointment of Mrs. ~rold Thomas for a term
of 4 years. Due to the absence of Nayor Neill, actdon was deferred n-~tllnext meeting.
Recorder read a petition requesting the installation of another street light on N. Park street. Petition carried 12
signatures-. l~ved by Lewis, seconded by Baker,. that petition be referred toCity Supt. Biegel for action. Carried
unanimously.
The next order of business was the reading of the minutes of special meeting of the Planning Commission held February
13, 1961. Moved by Lewfs,. seconded by Whitham, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
}l~. H. G. Enders, 2275 E. }~ain Road, requested that the City consider taking over the old Ashland l~uso~eumlinasmuch
as the bank account of.the }~usoleum is do~A to about $800.00 and the members are much concerned about the future
upkeep of the Mausoleum. ~r. Enders also requested the granting of a Fire Protection Contract for hie proper~y loca-
ted outside the city limits. Following discussion of both matters, movedby Lewis, seconded by Ward, that requests be
referred to the Cemetery and Fire committees respectively. Carried unanimously.
Reports of City Departments for the month of January 1961 were presented for council study and approval. Moved by
Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that reports be accepted and-placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel, at the request of Councilman Lewis, reported that construction on the new Hospital was about 25%
comnlete and that work was on schedule.
The report of the Street and Finance Committees in regards to improvement of Jct. of 66 and 99 area was deaferred
until next mset~ng.
(itySupt. Biegel reported that the Cemetery Committee had studied the request of ~he Hargadine Cemetery ~ssociation
for the C~ty to take over the upkeep of thj cemetery and it was felt that the books of the Cemetery should be pro-
c~ed and letters ~ritten to holders of ~rave spaces re~arding perpetual care charges. Ai~ter some discuSS!on, moved
y Ward, seconded by Lewis, that City Su~t. be ~ermitte~ to secure books and send letters re~arding charges for
perpetual care. Carried unanimously.
Study of Plat of the Bieber Subdivision was now taken up by the council. After discussion and study of the plat as
recommended by the Planning Commission, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that approval of the tentative plat be
given subject to acceptance of formal plat and that City Supt. be authorized to sign the formal plat when presented.
Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported on the policies of several Oregon cities in re~ards to trading in of city owned cars each
year. After some discussion, ~ouncilman Lewis requested that a review bs made prior to next years car purchases.
C~ty Attorney Skerryrequested that a hearing be set for the Planning Commission recommendation for changing the
zoning of a portion of Bear Creek between Oak Street and ~. Avenue from Residential to Industrial. Foll~ing dis-
cussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that Public Hearing for the requested re-zoning be set for 8:00 PM,
February 27, 1961 for the Planning Conemission and 8:00 PM ~.~rch 7, 1961 for the City. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry presented a request from }.~. G. E. Miller to transfer his water right for city water to another
area in the Bellview District. This request being necessitated by the condemnation of present property for new
freeway. ~ftsr considerable discussion of the matter, moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis, that transfer of water
right be g~ven provided that ~.~. Miller assume all expense for the new hook up. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that meeting adlourn subject to the call of
the ~yor.
W. ~. Bartelt, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
THE C,TX OF ASHIAND OREGON
RE~JLAR CO~Cll MEETING
N~I~H 7, 1~1.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland set in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Nayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, ~err, Lewis, PeteXl and Whil2sa present. Absent: Ward.
The minutes of meeting of February 21, 1~61 were read and approved as read.
Recorder read a request for a temporary application permit to Operate a taxi cab service in the city. Application
.u tt.d by O is end
application be a~cepted and pl ...... a..~r,.i.~,,~,m~antmously. Following some discussion of ths prssent Tamt Gab
Ordinance, the marten' was referred t~ the Ordinance -Committee for study of existing regulations and recommendations
of an~ future changes for presentation to the council at a future date.
Recorder read the minutes of Planning Commission meeting of February 27, 1961. Moved by Lmris, seconded byWh~tham,
that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Neill presented the name of Mrs. Harold Thomas for re-appointment to the Library Board for a period of h years.
Moved by Peters, seconded by Kerr, that the appointment of Mrs. Thomas be confirmed. Carried unanimously.
Nayor Neill proposed the name of Mr. ~larence Bell to fill a vacancy on the Economic Development Commission. Moved
by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that the appointment of Mr. Bell be confirmed. Carried unanimously.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND ORF~]ON
ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING .
MARCH 30, 1~61.
~ Common Co~neil ef the City of AShland met in adjourned session at ~tO0 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis and Peters present. Absent: Ward and Whith~e.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids for Liability Insurance for 1 year commencing April 1, 1961 ~rom the following
bidders:
srxXn intomanes A~mey
' S~ngmas~er I& j0~s Insurance Agency
Farmers Insurance Group
3,867.75
4,622.91
3,6~O.31
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that Farmers Insurance Group be awarded the coverage on the low bid o~
$3, 630.31. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Roeorder read a letter from the Chamber of Coerce requesting that free parking ha allowed for Ashland Dollar
Days which will be held on April 7th and 8th, and for two da~ in Re~embar, specific dates to be decided later.
Moved by Eerr, seconded by Lewis, that request be granted. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Peters, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to the call
of the Mayor.
Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY. OF ASHIAND OREGON
~ :COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, l~&l.
· ~Cemmon Council of the City of Ashland me~ in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
n~l~ilman Baker, L~s, Peters, l~ and ~it~ p~sent. Abs~t, K~..~
The ~tes of me~ of ~h 21 a~ 30, 1961 w~e read ~d approved as rea~.
.~o~der presented a letter A~m/~srtis L. and MarJurie A. Lewis containing an anmendment to the application of the
for the rights to epe~a%e~ a new Taxi Cab Service within the City of Ashland. Moved by Lewis, seconded by
Whirham, that letter be accepted and placed on file. Carried.unanimously.
Bills in the amount of S112,486.39 and Payrolls amounting to ~33,204.14 were presented for payment. Moved by Peters,
seconded by Ward, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Councilman Whirham, Chairman of Ordinance Committee, reported that the Committee had met for stud~ of proposed
PurchaSing Method ordinance and revision of present Taxi Cab ordinance but nothing.definite had been derived at as
yet. ~2~. Whit~h~m requested that City Attorney Ske~-x-~ meet with the Committee at the home of Councilman Lewis for
furthe~ study of these ~atters Tuesday April llth at 7:30 PM.
.City $apt. Biegel ne~epeaed]~i~--for purehess of Warehouse p~operty and lot on First Street. The only bid was sub-
mitted by Mr. Jim Busch offering a price of $2,2~O.00 for the lot on First .St. only. After discussion, moved by
Lewis, seconded by Peters, that bid be referred to the Realty and Electric Committees. On Roll Call, carried unanimeu
City Supt. Biegel reported that Mr. Robert ~eldt, a representative of the Federal Mousing and Finance Agency, would
be in this area the week of April 17th for discussion relative to the availability of urban renewal funds for use
~!! i~ Ashland. Mr. Biegel was instructed to sentact Mr..Boldt in regards tO meeting with the Council.
C.~7 Attorney Skex-a-~ reported on 'the present Oregon Statutes in regards to closures of existing street~ and access
rights on free,&y construction in city limits. Provision states that if no action is taken by the City on closure
agreements after 60 days, the state proposal would become effective. A proposed alternate in reference to the Nevada
$~, closure is being held in abeyance pending WOrd from t~e State on this totter.
.Attorney Ske~-x~ +read Ordinance No, i289 directing the City Recorder to certify ~o the County Assessor of Jackson
.~:~Ce~nty delinquent benefit assessments for nollection. MOved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that the rules be suspended
and Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. After second reading by
~ eketry, moved by Lewis, seconded by Whirham, that Ordinance No. 1289 be adopted. Upon Roll Call, carried unanimously.
~ity Attorney Ske~,-~ presented Ordinance No. 1290 'authorizing the issuance of City Improvement Bonds in the matter of
paving city streets in what has been designated as Street Improvement District No. 26. Moved by Peters, seconded by
Ward, that under a ~spension of the rules the Ordinance be passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously. Following second reading by Skerry, moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that Ordinance No. 1290
be.adapted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Mr. Chester Squires, a member pf t~e Summer Recreation Comittee, presented a report of the past y~ars activities of
the, program and conten~lated changes and additions for the coming year, including the proposed budget in the amount
..~Xf ~,180.OO. Following discussion by the Mayor, and Council, Mr..Squires was commended for the report and was ad-
~! ~ised that the ~roposed budget will be considered at forthcoming meetings on the 1961-62 City Budget.
A~. There being no further business, moved by Ward, seconded by Whit~ that meeting adjourn subject to the call of
the Mayor.
j l~ollowing discussion of several ~atters held after adjournment Of the regular session, Mayor Neill called the
meeting to order at the request of Counc~.m~n Whirham who reported in the form of a motion, that the Electric
Committee in accord with the Realty Committee, directs the City Attorney to reply to Mr. Busch informing him that
his bid of $2,250.00 does not meet the requirements as advertised but' that interest was indicated by sub-
mitting a bid and at his convenience the eca.dttee would meet with him fop further negotiations regarding the
sale of said lot and warehouse property. Yt was also suggested that Mr. Pumphrey be advised of continued
negotiations pertaining to the sale of lot and warehouse property. Motion was seconded by Ward. Carried
unanimously.
· There being no further business, moved by Ward, seconded by Whirham, that the meeting adjourn subject to the
call of the Ma~ur.
W. E. Barfelt, Recorder nd, Oregon
THE CA'£I OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 18, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters and Whitham present. Absent: Ward.
At this time Mayor Neill extended a hearty;welc0me to the Government Class from Southern Oregon College who were
in attendance for this session.
Recorder presented a request from Mr. George Findlay stating tha~ Youth Government Day, sponsored by the Elks
Lodge, will be held May 1, 1961 and asked that the Council meet at 8:00 this date with the group. ~e~ed~y"tewis,
seconded by Kerr, that Council meet with the group as requested. Carried unanimously.
A petition, favoring the proposed strict residential zoning, containing 37 signatures of residents in the South
Mt. Avenue area above Wisconsin St. was presented for council consideration. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis,
that petition be accepted and placed on file. On Roll Call, carried unan~-nusly.
Recorder read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April lO, 1961. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters,
that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
A letter was presented-from Win. M. Briggs, at the request of Mr. Pumphrey of the Mark Antony Hotel,= x~eq~esting that
action be taken to re-zone the block in which the Presbyterian Church is located (or at least the l~byterian
Church property) for business. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis, that request be referred to Planning Commission.
Carried uranimously. -.
Recorder read a letter from the Varsity Theatre requesting that bus zone now established in front of"the theatre
be removed as soon as possible. After some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitk-m~ that request be re-
ferred to Traffic C~.,~ttee and the. Bus compare. Carried. Unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids on carload of. Poles from the following firms:
30'
za.xt & co, $ 29,6 I 63,85 I 89,15
n. Mo erland co. 27,25 3.5o 71; .o.
Poles, Inc. 20.~ 3~.~ 61~
Moved by Petersj seconded by Kerr, that if poles meet specifications, low bid of Poles, Inc. be acee~f~d.
On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel read the Department Reports for the month of March, 1961. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters,
that reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Councilman -Whitham, Chairsan of the Ordinance Committee,-reported that the Cow~ttee had met and prepared a draft
of an ordinance pertaining to purchasing policies which will be presented by Attorney SkeA~AV for council consider-
ation. The dectsic~ of the ce~s~ittee in regards to Taxi Ordinance is to reeo~nd i~al of present Ordinance
inasmuch as its effectiveness applies to Taxi space only.
City Attorney Skerry read Ordinance Ro. 1291 creating a purchasing agent, and establishing methods and procedures
of purchasing for the City. During the reading of the proposed ordinance, the matter of purchasing for the Hospital
was discussed by ,.~nbers of' ~he Council and ~r. Art Kreisman, Choirsan of the Hospital Board. It was 'telt that ~he
Hospital should have it~ o~n.~urchasing-agent and that the ~oard should setl Up purchasing procedures i~ conjunction
with those to be m~bmitted by City S~pt. 9iegel subject-to ~ouneil approval and atomending. Following fua-ther dis-
cussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by ~aker, that under a suspension of the rules, the ordinance be pas~ed to second
reading by title only. Upon Roll Call, carried unanimously. After second reading by Skez;~V, moved by Peters,
seconded by Whirham, t~lt Ordinance No. 1291 be adopted. On Roll ~all, carried unanimously.
Councilmen Baker, Chairman of Realty Committee, reported that the Realty and Electric con~nittees request that bids
again be advertized for the sale of .the Warehouse Property and the Lot on First Street wAthout a miniSam stipulation.
After some discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr, that bids be advertised without a minimum as recommended.
Bids to opened at 8tOO PM May 2, 1961. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry presented a proposed Interim Ordinance amendment which establishes a multi-family'ions to he
known as zone 3 and single family as zone 4. -Lot size to be 6,00~ sq ft minimum with 50' minimare frontag~ and 60,
minimum-frontage On a comer lot. Mr. Max~vln Gloege, Planning Consultant, outlined ~he houndaries of the zones for
the benefit of those present. Comments from several citizens were offered in regards to the proposed ordinance.
City Attorney Skerry stated that considerable discussion was entered into at the last planning commission meeting
in regards to width requirements and that Mr. Gloege and City Supt. Biegel recommend that width requirements be
done away with as it was felt requirements should be as broad as possible for the present and should be incorp-
orated in said ordinance. Following further discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that proposed ordinance
agein be referred -to the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.
City ~upt~ Bie~el reported that Mr: Wayne. Paulson, Peachy Roe.d, ~uet make a comttmsnt at once in brder to
commence construction. o~. ~. house located on property outside city limits kdJacent to Windbi21er property aml
city water nmst be available for said con~Lttment. This property is read~ for annexation. and lacks only the
signature of Mr. Windbigler for action to be taken. After some discussion, mo.ved by Peters, seconded by Lewis,
that Mr. Paulson be entitled to tie on to water line. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Ske~x~ stated that an ~mmendmeHt to the zoning ordinance was being drafted to allow ~or the
removal of sand and gravel on Bear Creek in the city limits. Said ordinance will be presented to Planning
Commision for the.if approval.
Mr. J. L. Jeter, 521 Mr. Ave.f, stated that his problem in regards to multi-family construction at the above
address seemed to be solved by the presentation of petition at this meeting endorsing only single family
dwellings.
There being no further business, moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis, that meeting adjourn subject to the call
of the Mayor.
W.E. Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL ~ETING
MAY 2, 1961.
The Common Counci~ of the City of Ashland met in regular session at ?:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Peters and Whitham present. Absent: Lewis and Ward.
;~ ~c~rder read a letter from Mr. F. W. Cox, 938 Oak St., recommending that M. C. Lininger & Sons be allowed to
~hl, ish an aggregate plant on Rear Creek. Mr. Cox' stated that by this action the danger of flodding and soil
· erosion to this area would b~ eliminated to a great' extent. Moved by Whirham, seconded by Peters, that 1Btter be
referred to the Planning Commission. Carried unanimbusly.
i ~lstter reque~ting passage of an Ordinance requiring a Irenehiss fee for Taxi Cab Companies in the City of Ashland,
was presented by Mr. ~ Mrs. ~hslby M. Wtlcdx, owners of Ashland Cab Company. Follcwtr~ discussion, Counci]mnn
._l~_tham, C.hair~an of Ordinance Con~tttee, stated the committee would meet again so~n in regards to eetablishir~
a now Taxi ordinance.
· ,~l]~ in the amount of $78,0~1.12 and Payrolls amounting to $34,O79.55 were presented for payment. Moved by Peters,
seconded by Kerr, that bills and payrplls be ordered paid. Upon Roll Call, carried unanimously.
t~e, report on the request for moving the Bus Zone in front of the Varsity Theatre was made due to the absence from
city of Councilman Ward, Chairman of Traffic Committee. A report is expected at next meeting.
,C'~it~ Attorney SkerA7 read Ordinance No. 1292 repealing Ord~nnnce No. 1099 which licenses and re'gulates taxi cab
~ rapshies and the operation Of, taxi' Cabs within the city limit~ of Ashland, Oregon. Moved by Kerr, seconded by
~e~rs, tha~ under a suspensio~ of the rules', the ordinance be passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call,
· ,~ 2~ean After second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that Ordinance
Upon Roll Call, carried unanimously.
ey p sented a brief resume o~ the proposed ordinance which will be presented to the Platruing Commission in
; ~g~ o Sand and gravel plant on Bear Creek.
City Attorney Skerry presented the final draft of the Ordinance setting up 2 residential districts. The Planning
Commission has recommended mini~,a lot size ~f 6,000 sq ft and lots shall front off a street but waiver rights are
included in case good building sites may nc~ have street' frontage.
The hour of 8:00 PM having arrived, City Su~t. Biegel opened bids for purchase of Wanehoffse Property and Lot on
F~rst Street. The only bid received was from Jim ~usch Ford Sales offering a price of $2,2~O.00 for lot on First
S~ 0nly. Moved by Kerr, seconded b.~ Peters, that bid be referred[ tO Realty Committee for recommendation.~ On
Roll Call, carried unanimously.
.~,Fx~owing further discussion of the proposed 2 residential zone Ordinance, moved by Whirham, seconded by Peters,
'~i . Public Hearings for the proposed ordinance be set for 8:00 PM, Monday May 15 for the Planning Commission and
, PM Tuesday May 16th for the. council. Carried unanimously.
Move~ by Baker, seconded by Kerr, that City Supt. be authorized to prepare a map of the two residential zones for
pUbliCation in conjunction ~,ith the hearing hot'iceW. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
C~t~ Attorney Skerry presented a "Reservation of rigfits and non-waiver agreement" submitted by the St. Paul Fire
'and ~arine Co. i~ regards to defense' of a case involving possible action against the City regarding an incident to
a city Jail prisoner occuring in 1959. The agreement states that by participation in the early defense of a case
.t~insurance firm does not admit liability under the city held policy concerned. Moved by Baker, secznded by
ham, that the Mayor be instructed to sign the abo~e ~aiver agreement. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented map and agreement with the State HighWay Dept. for the closure of a portion of Nevada
St. and the new Nevada Street relocation. After some discussion pertaining to the new location, City Supt. Biegel
r~,d a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Recorder to execute said agreement on behaIf of the city. Mo~ed by
· Baker,
that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
C~t~ Supt. Biegel next presented a Resolution submitted by the Bt~aU of Public Roads in conjunction with' the State
~g~ay Department that the city will guarantee that no encroachment~ will he permitted upon the right of way of said
"~p.e~a'y within the corporate limits of said city which will permanently obstruct or interfere with flow of traffic
S*~' said highway thr6ugh said city. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that under a suspension of the rules, the
City Supt. Biegel presented the offer of Mr. Leach for the sale of his property adjacent to the Mt. View
Cemetery extending Prom Normal Ave. to Park St. for a price of $18,000.0~. Property being 1OO feet. by 595 l~et.
Following discussion regarding terms of purchase, moved by Whirham, seconded by Peters, that City AttOrney
prepare a Resolution and Purchase Agreement on the above property for presentation at next meeting. On
Roll Call, carried ,,~nimeusly.
City Supt. Biegel reported that the Norwood Tract above Park St. is ready for annexation. Attorney Skex-r~
stated he would prepare Ordinance for nOtice of said annexation for presentation at next council meeting.
Mr. J. L. Jetors, 521 Mr. Ave., stated that he wants proposed soning ordinance changed. Mr. Jeter was
advised to present his protests at the Planning Commission hearing on May 15th.
There being no fUrther business, moved by Whirham, seconded by Kerr, that meeting adjourn subject to the
call of the Mayor.
R..~Ne~l o,~r' Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL M~ETING
MAY 16, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in' regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward and Whitham present.
~he minutes of meetinW of May 2, 1961 were read and approved as read.
Recorder presented a request from Fir Milling & Planing Co. for re-newal of fire protection contract which ter-
inates May 21, 1961. Moved by Lewis,' seconded by. Peters, that renewal of contract be granted. Carried ~nanimously.
Recorder read a letter from the Nedford Neon Signs, In~. requesting lea~e Of ~mall tract of city owned land at the
S.W.Corner of Pioneer & C Streets for erection of a sign. After some discussion, moved by Peters, seconded by
Lewis, that request be referred to the Realty Com~nittee. Carried unanimously.
The minutes of Planning Commission meeting of May 8, 1961 were presented for council approval. Moved by L.ewis,
seconded by Whirham, that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Recorder next read the minutes of special meeting of the Planning Commission held on May 15, 1961. Moved by Lewis,
seconded by Kerr, that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Dept'. Reports for the month of April, 1961 were presented for council approval. Moved by Peters, seconded by
Ward, that reports be accepted and' placed on file.' Carried unanimously.
Councilman Wa~d reported that the Traffic Committee had investigated two logical locations for the transfer of the
Bus Stop n~w located in f~ont of the Varsity Theatre to either the corner by the Mark Antony Hotel or Selby Chev-
rolt Company. Neither of the owners of these locations had any objections to the move and the Committee recon~nends
the location at corner of S. First and E.Main. Following some discussion, move~y Ward, seconded by Peters, that
Bus St. op be transferred Prom Varsity Theatre to the comer of IS. First and E. as recommended. C~rried unanimouslZ
Councilman Whitham reDorted that the Ordinance Committee had met but that a draft of ne~ Taxi Ordinances was not made
pending discussion of several points which will be' presented by City Attorney Skexu-y fo~ counc~1 con~i~r~I+~ ,~
Attorney Skerry stated that the primary concern was not to establish an exclusive franchise but to guarantee pro-
tection against some operators who would operate a Taxi service only at most advantageous season. Operations must
be on a 24 hour basis and that a franchise would be granted tb any company subject to the following sUggested
points: ~'~'~"'
1. $100.00 per cab for a continuing franchise.
2. 24 hour service, 7 days a week.
3. If service discontinued for a period of 30 days, franchise would be revoked.
4. All cab operators to have chauffeur license. ..
~. Each company to file schedule or rates wi%h the council.
Mr. Shelby Wilcox, bwx'xer of Ashland Cab.Co., stated that he felt a $500~00 .bond s~ould be put down to start with
but' Attorney Ske~x-~ stated that the committee feels that $100.00 per cab should b~'~ charged each su~er iP service
is discontinued after heavy season.
The hour of 8:00 PM having arrived, discussion Of proposed Taxi Ordinance was suspended for the Public Hearing of
Ordinance No. 1293, establishing Single ~amily and ~lti-Family dwelling zones in the present residential zone
areas. Following the reading of the above ordinance by Attorney SkeYry, Mrs. John Wenker, Dr. Donald Moore' and Mrs.
William S. Van Dyke, complimented the Planning Commission and Consultant Gloege on their excellent efforts on this
problem and strongly reco~nend passage of this Ordinance. Mr. J. L. Jeter and Mr. Elmer Morrison commented briefly
against passage of th~ Ordinance. After more discussion,' moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that under a suspension
of the rules, the ordinance be passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following
second' reading by Attorney SkeA~', moved by Peters, seconded by Whitham, that Ordinance No. 1293 be adopted. On
Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Recorder read letters from Mr. M. E. Norton and Dr. R. M. Turner requesting city water for property outside city
limits on Ashland Mine Road. Said ~roperty to be subdivided into 8 lots. Moved by Baker, seconded by Peters, that
letters be referred to Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ken Jones and Mr. Phil Bryant presented a plat for council approval of an addition of 37 lots to Quiet Village
Subdivi'sion located North of Nevada St. outside city limits. After study by the council, moved by Whirham, sec-
onded by Lewis, that acceptance of tentative plat be made subject to submittance of formal plat and annexation.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Eldon Scriptor~ Chairman of the Park Commission, stated that the Commission plans to develop a picnic area
at the head og Oranite St. on the old reservoir site and r~uested to know if it would be possible' to connect to
sewer. City Sunt. Biegel stated that it was approximately 3 mile to nearest main line sewer and also hew as of
the opinion that this property is o~x~ed by the Water Dept. rather than Park Commission. Following some ~iscussion
of this question, City Attorney Skerryand City Supt. Biegel were instructed to lay out boundaries of park
Mr~ Duffy, representing Duffy-Sessions Subdivision located west and South of the new hospital, requested council
.acCeptance of plat of said subdivision. After stury of plat, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that tentative
plat be accepted subject to submission of formal plat of the subdivision..Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read Ordinance No. 1294, dispensing with an election within the City of Ashland with regard
to the desirability of annexing certain l~operty located in territory contiguous to the City of Ashland, Jackson
Couaty, Oregon, and establishing the 6th day cf June, 1961, as the date for a public hearing at 8:00 PM at the
Council Chamber, City Hall, Ashland, Oregon. (Norwood Subdivision) Mo~ed by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that the
rules be suspended .and Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. After
second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that Ordinance No. 1294 be adopted.
~On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Discussion of proposed Taxi Ordinance was again resumed and it was the opinion that adequate insurance coverage
should be included in the points as presented by Attorney Skerry. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that City
Attorney Ske~r~ draft Taxi Ordinance for presentation at next council meeting based on the points as presented.
Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegol stated that Jones & Bx-~nt requested that Water Right of Quiet Villago Subdivision be accepted
in lieu of annexation fee on completion of'annexationproceedings of the said subdivision. Moved by Ward, seconded
.by Lewis, that request be referred to Water Committee. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to the call of
Ithe Mayor.
W. ~.~l~shland, Oregon
R. of Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward and .Whitham present.
The minutes of meeting of May 16, 1961 were read and approved as read.
Recorder presented for Council appm~val the renewal .Fire Protection Contract of Oregon Sawmill Co. Inc.. Moved by
Kerr, seconded by Peters, that renal of contract be granted. Carried unanimously.
Bmm~rder read a letter from M~,. Harry Rees ~eqmesting that Taxi Rates be charged on ~eter basis. Moved by Lewis,
seconded by Baker, that letter be referred to Ordinance Committee. Carried unanimously.
RecOrder presented a lettar signed by Ronald M. Torrey and Charles W. Davis, property o.uers on Hillview Drive,
r~questing that reeonsideratienbe givento a previously submitted petition for the .curb and pavin~ of said street.
Ai~er some discussion, it was suggested that property owners submit a new petition re~arding this improvement.
,~-,~mncilman Baker reported that a request bed been made by Mr. Maguus for a dead end street sign at Oak and Nevada
Streets. The east end of Nevada St. at this location is about a block Ion and dead ends at Bear Creek. After some
discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by Peters, that City Snpt. be instructed to erect a "dead end" street sign
at the location requested. Carried unanimously.
d~tls in the amount of $10~,~76.51 and Payrolls amounting to $34,630.61 were presented for payment. Moved by Peters,
seconded by Kerr, that bills and payrolls be ordered ~aid. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported that the land at upper end of ~ranite St., used for storage and a small reservoir, was
purChaSed originally bytheWater Dept., and the cost ta connect to a sewer line wauldbe approximately $3,000.00.
Mr. Eldon Scriptor, Chairman of the Park Commission, stated this was the dnformation he desired and would present
same to the Commissdon at their next meeting. Mr. Scriptor stated that he felt that plans to develop this land as
an additional picnic area would not be made at present time. After some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by
Wbitham, that report of City Supt. be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Councilman Peters, Chairman of Water Committee, reported that Jones and Bryant wish to exchange their water right
of .77 sac. ft. of water for annexation inclusion ~ of .61 per sq. ft. or approximately $13,0OO.O0 for Quiet
Village subdivision of approximately30 acres. At nresent time theywish to annex about 10 acres into the City,
inclusion fee to be $4,356.00. After discussion, m~ved by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that Jones and Bryant be
'I'~er~d the inclusion fee of $4,356.00 on th~ 10 acres in exchange for their water right of .77 second feet.
Carried unanimously.
City SuVt. Biegel requested that Improvement Sinking Bonds in the amount of $35,654.47, for curb sad paving in
District No. 26, be ~urchased by Electric Dept.. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that Electric Dept. be authorizel
to purchase Bancroft Bonds in the amount of $35,654.47. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel requested permission to call for bids on a rubber tired roller in the amount of $7,500.00
Discussion of roller purchase was suspended at'this time for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed annexation
of Norwuod Subdivision adjacent to City Limits above Park Street. No objections being presented, City Supt. Biegel
.lead the Consent to A.nnexaticn and Ordinance No. 1295 annexing certain territoryt~the City of Ashland and dis-
pensingwith an election in the ~erritory to be m~nexed. M~vedby Lewis, seconded by Peters, that under a suspension
of the rules, ordinance be passed to second readingby title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following
~econd reading by Biegel, moved by Peters, seconded by. Whitham, that Ordinance No. 1295 be adopted. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously.
Following the resumption of discussion of rubber tired roller, moved by Peters, seconded byLewis, that authorizatio~
~o call for bi.ds b~ granted. Carried unanimously.
~ity Supt. B~egel reported that the State has given permission to install a sewage pump on their property located
on N..~ain Street. This will enable the City to provide sewage service to the far end of N.MainSt., Fox St. and
Ashland Mine Road. Biegel requested permission to call for bids for said sewage pump at.a cost of approximately
$9,000.00. Moved by Lowis, seconded by Kerr, that City Supt. be authorized to call for bids as requested.
Carried unanimously.
Biegel next requested that permission be granted to call for bids on pipe for construction of a water line
l~rom TID line to Siskiyo,-, Boulevard.- This will allow the college to Use all TID water for sprinkling and
will help relieve the demand nn domestic water .supply during peak irrigation season. After some discussion,
moved by Lowis, seconded by K~-~, .that authorization to call for bids on pipe be granted. Estimated cost
to be approximately $5,500.00. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel read Ordinance No. 12~6, regulating and licensing taxicabs and providing for the violation
thereof. Moved by Whirham, seconded by Kerr, that the rules be suspended and ordinance passed to secomt
reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. ~ften second reading by Biegel, moved by Kerr,
-seconded by Baker, that Ordinance No. 1296 ~e adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented plans for the new Presbyterian Church for council inspection. Following study of
the above plans, moved by Peters, seconded by Kerr, that building permit for the above construction be
granted. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Neill adjourned regular business at this time for council study of the proposed 1961-62 Budget,
Following resumption of regular business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that 196~-62 Budget be approved
as presented. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that Citizens Budget Committee and Council meet at 7:30 PM, ST, June 13,
1961 for discussion of the proposed 1961-62 Budget. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham, that meeting adjourn subject to the call
of the Mayor.
~e~ Ashland, Oregon
R..~'~ o,~o~Aahland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 13, 1961.
The Consnon Council of the City of Ashland met in adjourned session at 7:30 PM this date. M~yor Neill presided.
Councilman Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters and Ward present. ~Absent: Whirham. · =~
The Citizens Budget Committee consisting of Glen Simpson, John Yaple, FelixWindsor, Delbert Jones and Alan
Hazelriggwere present. Absent: Ken Jones. Moved by Yaple, secondedby Jones, that Glen Simpson be.leered
Chairman. Carried unanimously. John Yaple elected Secretary by a unanimous vote.
City Supt. Biegel presented the proposed 1960-62 Budget. Following study and discussion of the proposed
budget, moved by Jones, seconded by Hazelrigg, that the proposed 1961-62 Budget be accepted as presented.
Carried unanimously. ~
Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters, that the proposed 1961-62 Budget be published in the Ashland Daily Tidings
on June 16th and June 26th, and that Public Hearing for the proposed Budget be set for 8:00 PMThursday
July 6, 1961. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented a recapitulation of bids submitted by 8 firms for Hospital Equipment which were
opened at a meeting of the Hospital Board on June 8, 1961. The Board reco~uends a.~rding of bid to Southern
Oregon Surgical Supply Co. Inc. on low bid of $17~672.10.
Following study of the above bids, moved by Petors, seconded by Baker, that low bid of Southern Ore~n
Surgical Supply Co. Onc., in the amount of $17,672.10 as recom~ndedby the Hospital Board, be accepted.
On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Ward, seconded by Peters, that meeting adjourn subject to the
call of the Mayor.
W.~.~a~~and, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
Councilmen Baker, Kex~r, Lewis and Peters present. Abeentr Ward and Whirham.
The minutes of meetipXs of June 6 and 13th were read. Zt was noted that the number of ordinance in paragraph 1,
page 2 of minutes of June 6th was inadvertently shown as 1925 instead of 129~. Minutes approved with correction
SO madee
Recorder read a letter from Mr. R. K. Gordon, owner of property above 233 Granite Street. Mr. Gordon requested
that Council do something in regards to having the unsightly condition of the lot at 233 Granite St. remedied.
After discussion, soved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that letter be accepted and placed on file. Carried 3 to 1.
Peters dissenting. Moved by Peters, seconded.by Lewis, that letter be referredto Ordinance Committee..
Carried unanimously.
~"~eeorder read a: letter f~om the Sixth Conference of Japan-American Mayor and Ch~__~_~ber of Commerce Presiden~s,
inviting Mayer,, Council, sen, Chamber of Commerce Presidents and Board Members to attend said convention to be
held in Portland September .18-21, 1961. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that letter be acsepted and placed
cn file.- Carried unaniamasly.
!~Th~,sil~r~es of Planning Cowmdssion meeting of June 12, 1961 were presented for council approval. Moved by Baker,
~Seeond by Lewis, that the above minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Recorder presented the renewal Fire Protection Contract of the Bast Side Abattoir for council approval. Moved by
Peters, seconded by Baker, that request for renewal contract be granted. Carried unanimously.
Following study of monthly reports of City Departments for the month of May,' 1961, moved by Lewis, seconded by
K~i-~, that reports be accepted and placed on file. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented a request i~rom the Hospital Board, upon reco~aendetion of the Medical Staff, that a
change order be made for the conversion of. Room 195, the present medical library and doctor's lounge in the new
hospital to a recov=,-~ room for the benefit of the patients. Following discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by
Lewis, that request of Hospital Board be granted. On Roll Call, carried una~usly.
City Supt. Biegel reported that the new Sewage Disposal Plant is now 90% complete.
Discussion was now'entered into regarding the proposed recommendation of the'Plann~ Commission for the annexation
of 32 lets along Ashlead Mine Road. City Supt. Biegel stated that it would be iepoasible to firnish utility service
to this-entire area at-this time but that service could be made available to approx~mmtely 8 lots. Mr. Ireland and
Mr~ l~erton discussed the- proposed development and stated they wuuld go ahead with construction if service would be
provided for 8 homes. Following discussion on the cost of furnishing utilities to this area, mo~ed by Peters,
seconded by Lewis, that water committee study the utility cost for this development and report back at next meeting.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Paul Workman, Pres. of YM~A 'Board and Mr. Don Cowan, YMCA Secretary, requested help from the City in regard to
installing 2 rest rooms on the lower floor.of the city owned YM~A building. 'After some discussion, moved by Lewis,
seconded by Peters, that matter be referred to the -Realty Committee for study. Carried unanimously.
City ~upt. Biegel stated that Mr. Roger Spaulding, representative of Public Housing ~dm~nistration, will be at the
a~il Chambers Wednesday evening June 21st at 7:30 PM for discussion of possible housing development for the
.-~fel~srly. Siegel requested that meshere of the Council, Economic Dov. Commission and Planning Commission attend the
· seting which is open to the public.
City Attorney Sker~y requested that authorisation for ~he execution of contract for purchase of Leach property for
Cemetery purposes be granted. Attorney Sk~,-,-~ discussed additions to be added to the agreement. Purchase price to
tki~ $16,0OO.00 with $3,000.00 down and balance to be paid within 2 years with no interest to be paid in lieu of
possession of the dwelling by Mr. & Mrs. Leach. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that the M~yor and Recorder be
authorized to execute the above purchase contract. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
w C~y Attorney Skerry requested autborimation to publish proposed ordinance provid~ng for gravel plants in all zones
of the city as a conditional use axFd setting date for public hearing on Said ordinance. Moved by Peters, seconded by
. 2aker, that authorization to publish proposed ordinance be granted and public hearing be set for 8:00 PM. July 6,
1~61. On Roll Call, carried unaniz~usly.
,~ere !being no further business, moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to the call of the
'. ~ ~ ~. ~artelt, ~ecorder Ashland, Oregen
THE CITY OF ASHI~ND OREGON
· REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 6, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland mot in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
.~o_~.c~ilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward and Whirham present.
The minutes of meeting of June 20, 1961 ware read and approved as read.
Recorder read a letter from'the Secretary of the Ashlamt Lions Club listing the locations of trach cans in service,
including 8 new one recently distributed. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that letter be accepted and placed
on file. Carried unanimously.
Bills in the amount of $81,732.99 and Payrolls amounting to $36,236.84 were presented for payment. Moved by Whirham,
seconded by Peters, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Councfim~n Baker, Chairman of the Realty Committee, reported the committee had met with YMCA officials and were of
.the spinion that eanitatien facilities should be installed as requested. Following considerable discussion in regards
to which Dept. could supply the necessary funds for this impx. ovement, moved by Baker, seconded by Werdm that City
install two restrooms, wash basin and sink on the lower floor, and funds be furnished by Electric Dept. not to exceed
$~OO.00. On Roll Call, carried 5 to 1. Lewis dissenting.
, ~. !O~Smcilman Peters, Chair.an of Water Co.~ttee, stated that the consnittee had not met as yet in regards to the request
of Mr. Norton for water service to new subdivision on Ashland MA~e Road outside of city limits.
City .Supt. Biegel presented a sap of the proposed subdivision containing 32 lots and stated that service to this
area would cost appro~mtely ~50, OOO.00 to install.
Discussion of the above matter was suspended at this time. for the Public Hearing of the 1961-62 Budget Ordinance. No
objections being presented, City Attorne~ Skerx7 read Ordinance No. 1297 which levies a tax for the period of July 1,
19~1 to and including June 3~, 1962 in the sum of $167,194.00, upon all the real and poreonal prope~ subject to
~sessment and levy within the l~.~ts of the City. Mo~ed by Peters, seconded by Whithas, that the rules be suspended
and ordinance passed ~o second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by
Attorney Ske~:~:~, moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that Ordinance No. 129~ be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimou
Public Hearing was new held in regards to the permitting of ex~avatiOn o£ sand, gravel and other ear~.h products
in all sense of the City as a-eondi%ional use, and prol~.din~ far standards which can be established/by the
Planning Com~esicn in granting such conditional use.. Mr. Frank Con~or of ~0~ N. Mr. Ve. spoke against the
passage of this ordinance and Mr. A. R. ]larkham stated that his views ware the. same. as .these of Mr.. Connor,
City Attorney Ske,-,-: read the proposed ordinance and following further discussion of the matter, moved by Baker,
seconded by Peters, that under a suspension of the ru~.es, the ordinance he passed to second reading by.title
only. On Roll C.all, carried 5 to 1. Lewis dissenting. After second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Peters,
seconded by Kerr, tha~ Ordinance No.' 1298 be adopted. On Roll Call, carried 5 to 1. Lewis dissenting.
Citf Supt. Bie~el opened bids on Rubber Tired Roller from the following firms:
Balser Machinery Co.
Clyde Equipment Co.
Feenaughty kachinery Co.
Cal Ore Machinery Co.
Howard Cooper Corp.
6,303.00
7,175.00
6,934.22
5,880.00
6,499.00
1% Discount for cash
Bide referred to ElectricCommittee for stud~ i~ regards t9 specifications.
City Supt. Biegel openedbids on pipe from the following firmer
S"(100) 6'(100) 6.(150) h'iloo)
Pacific Waterworks Supply Co. 2.O6~ 1.4~ 1.64
Consolidated Supply Co. 2.01 1.46 1.59
JohnManville Co. 1.66 1.20 1.31
]goved'byWhit~-, seconded byKerr, that low bid of Johns Manville Co. be accepted. On Roll Call, ea~ied
unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids on Sewer Pump from the following firms,
W. s. Turner & C0, 2.8,885,00
Hydronics Co. 10,100.00
WovedbyLewis, seconded byll~..itlMua, that lowbid of W.S.Turner & Co. be accepted. On RollCall, carried
unanimoudly.
Dienussionwas now resumedregarding the request for water service on the~opoecd Ashland u~neRoads~bdivision.
Mr. Norton stated that if 8 lots could be furnishedutilities he would start senstruotionas soon as possible,
City Supt. Biegel stated that water could he furnished to the 8 lots in.question for approximately$3~OO0,OO.
Following much discussion, moved by Whitham, seconded by Pcters, that consideration be given to the 8 lots with
no future commitment as to balance of the subdivision. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Dee to the ldck of time for stud~, no actionwas taken on the proposed purchas~nS~nual as presentedby City
Supt. Biegel.
City Supt. Biegel reported that Mr. Fowler has agreed to ~ell the city 1.4 acres directly behind the Sewage
Disposal Plant for S2,S00.OO. This land is needed for a pumping station lot for use with the new sewer main which
will be installed down Walker Avenue.and land in that sention. Mr. Fewlet will also give an easemen~ for pipe
line across his property. After some discussiCn, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that City purchase the 1.4
ac~es of land from Mr. Fowler for quoted price of S2,S00.00. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Ske,~x-~ read a Resolution stating that the City of Ashland desires planning assistance in producing
an overall community development plan. This is a continuation of present planning program and the Federal Govern-
ment may go two to one on the cost. Present program is on a fii%y-fiA%y basis. Program to run for 18 months at
expiration of present contract. After some discussion and comments by Mr. Gloege, moved by Lewis, seconded by
Baker, that the roles be suspended and Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously, Following second reading by Attorney Skex~x~y, moved by Whirham, seconded by Peters, that Resolution
be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimous.ly,
City Attorney Skerry read a letter submitted by the Ashland Civil Service Commission recessending the names of
Jack Sutherland; Clark Johnson and Leon Russell, for th~ position of fireman with the Ashland Fire Department.
The above ware the three highest in the examinations held June 24, 1961. Fifteen persons participated in the
tests. Letter referred to the Fire Committee.
There being no further business, moved by Ward, seconded by Kerr, that meeting adjourn subject to the call of
the Mayor.
W. E. Bartelt, and, Oregon
THE CITy OF ASHLAND ORF~ON
· REGULAR COUNCIL M~RTtNG
· JULY 18, 1~61.
The Coms~n Council of t~s CAW of Ashland met in re~ ~ at 7:~ PM this ~. ~r ~l ~esi~d.
C~oil~n ~, ~,; Po~, ~ ~ ~ ~t. ~t Ke~.
The miratee of ~etfi~ of July 6, ~961 ~re red ~d ~ as red.
R~ord~ r~d t~ ~t~ of Pi~ Co~esi~ ~et~ of ~ 10, 1~61. ~d ~ ~s,. s~d ~ ~it~,
that ~nu~s ~ aoce~ ~ pla~ on file. Cmi~
City Dept. reports for the month of June 1961 were presented for council approval. Moved by Pete~s, seconded
by Lewis, that reports be accepted and placed on file. n~ried Unanimmasl~.
Councilman Whirham, Chairman of Electric Committee, reported that the co,~ttee had met ~,for,e,q3y and stated
that Feenaughty Maehinexw/; Clyde Equipment and Balser Machinery Co. had met specil~ications on the rubber tired
roller. Moved by Whirham, seconded by Ward, that low hid of Balser Machimn7 Co. in the amount of $6,468,00
be accepted. The original bed being $6,303.00 plus $165,00 for a No-Spin differential. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously,
Councilman Lewis, Chairman-of Fire Committee, reported that the coem~ttee ~co~aends to the Mayor the naae of
Jack Sutherland for appointment to the Fire Department as a result of the recent Civil Sex-vice Examination for
~he position of fireman. Mayor Neill prmposed the appointment of Mr. Sutherland as recommended. Moved by Lewis,
'seConded by Ward, that appointment of Jack ~the~land be confirmed. Carried mmnimously.
City Supt. Hiegel requested permission to call for bids on Air Compressor .and Tools for Cemetery. Moved by Lewis,
Weeexited by Bake~, that -request ha granted. Carried'unanimously.
Hiegel requested permission to call for bids-for Rubber Tired Tractor with hoe and loader attachments. Moved by
Peters , seconded by Whirham, that request be granted. Carried unanimously.
.~iegel requested perxlssion to ca31 far bide on Fire Truck. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that request he
~!~anted. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Ske. aL~ read Ordinance No. 12~ providing for and fixing the s~lari~s and compensation of elective
and appointive officers for the City of Ashland for the period beginning July 1, 1961 and ending June 30, 1962,
!end 'declaring an e~ergency. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whit~a-~ that the rules be suspended and ordinance passed
to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. After second reading by Skerry, moved by
Peters, seconded b~ Whitham, that Ordinance No. 1299 be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skex-l-~ reported that the owner of certain property on Granite St. had been contacted in regards to
;I ~nsightly condition of portion of said property. Owner has .promised to clean up frost part of lot within a month.
'~i~cy ~ttorney Skerry read Ordinance No. 1]O0 dispensing with an election within the City of Ashland with regard to t
desirability of annexing certain property located in territory contiguous to the City of Ashland, and establishing
· ','z!~he'l~th day of August, 19~1, as the date for a public hearing at 8:00.PM at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
Ashland, Oregon. (Ashland Mine Road) Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitbn~, that under a suspension of the rules,
6~dinance be passed tc second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading
by Attorney Sket~r~, moved by Peters, seconded by Whirham, that Ordinance No. 1300 be adopted. On Roll Call,
· ! es~ried unanimously;
,eeuncil~aa- Ward brought up the matter of no curb marking on the south bound traffic side of the island opposite
the City Hall on E.Main Street. Following some discussion, moved by Ward, seconded by. Lewis, that City Supt. be
authorized to paint curbing on this side of the island. Carried unanimously.
::]~r Neill reported that the Shakesperaean-Festival Association has requested the services of a patrolman during
'~he;festival to control barricades on Hargadina and South Pioneer Streets. Police Chief Hays stated that cost for
this service would amount to $300~00. Councilman Lewis stated that Mr. Patton had informed him.that the Association
would pay 50% of the costs for this service. Following discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that author-
:~sa~ion of expenditures not to ~A~eed S150.00 for services of patrolman during festival season as requested,
"be ~r~nted. On Roll Call, eartied unanimously.
Following discussion of a request to curb and pave a.portion of Oregon St., moved by Peters, seconded ~ Ward,
that Public Hearings be held at 8tOO PM August 1, 1961, in the old council chambers regarding the proposed curb
~snd paving of the following streets~ Wins from. Faith to Glendale; Hillview Drive from Siskiyou to Peachy Road;
!W~adse~ f~om Walker to Indiana~ Ox~gon from Leonard to Surmise! Quincy from Garfield to Weightman; Euclid from
l~lWania to Ashland~ Holly froa Taylor to Terrace; Gresham from Fairwiew to Iowa; A from 6th to 8th; Water
from S to Van Ness; Baun from Granite to Church and Almond from Church to Manzanita. On Roll Call, .carried
unanimously.
:~,~here being no further busimens, moved by Whirham, seconded by Peters, that meeting adjourn subject to the call
~of~the Mayor.
R~
w; E. Bartelt,
Oregon
Ashland, Oregon.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGUL~R-COUNCI~ ~x. Er~O
AUGUST 1~, 1961.
The Common Council of the Ci~ .of Ashland me~ in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill presided.
~3~.~ilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward ~nd Whiteare present.
The minutes of meeting of July 18, 1961 mere read and approved as read.
Recorder read a letter from Mrs. Lord, ~88 Beach St., requesting that intersection of Beach & Ashland Sts. be
mmde a four way stop. Mayor Neill also cited the hazardsus situation at the intersection of Beach and Henry Sts.e
'i~X~owing some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that requests be referred to Traffic Committee.
Carried unanimeusly.
Mayor stated that due to omission of complete description of streets published for the hearing for curb and paving,
the following would be the only ones considered at to-nights hearing: Wine-Faith to Glendale; Hillview Drive-
Siskiyou to Peachy Road; Euclid-Penn to Ashland; Holly-Taylor to Terrace; Gresham-Fairview to Iewa; A-6th to 8th
and Water from B to Van Ness.
City Attorney Ske,-,7 reported that exact boundaries of Hillview Drive were in question and requested that hearing
be postponed until exact dedications of boundaries are satisfied. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that
hearing for curb and paving of Hillview Drive be postponed. Carried unanimously.
Ree~rdor read a letter Prom Perrins Industrial Electricians, 37 Third St., requesting that study be made of park-
ing situation due to low curb in the 30 block. ~oved by Lewis, ~econded by Peters, that letter be referred to
Street Committee. Carried unanimously.
A letter was presented from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gettling requesting permission to connect to water service on pro-
pea-ty ~f P. A. Bergen, 249~ Highway 66. This property has been sold to the State Highway Commission and the house
will be removed, this will not constitute additional water service to the city. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward,
that request be referred to Water Committee. Carried unanimously.
Bills in the amount of $66,039.17 and Payrolls amounting to $40,125.97 wore presented for payment. Moved by
K~x-:-, seconded by Peters, that bills and paTrolls be ordered paid. on 1~oll call,carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented petitiotas signed by 100~ of property owners for the curb and paving of upper end
of Beach St. to Glars~d Drive and the ex*~ension of Madrome east of Indiana Street. Moved by Kerr, seconded
by Lewis, that curb and paving of the above streets be ordered in. Carried unanimously.
Discussion was now entered into regarding the establishing of a .dog-leg on Mr. Ave. at Pleasant ~ay sad'mak-
ing an off set of 10' from this intersection to Prospect St. due to narrowness of Mr. Avenue. Moved by Lewis,
seconded by KerT, 'tJnat matter be referred to street cow~ttee. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry presented Ordinance No. 1301 providing for the creation of a Civil Defense Agency in the
City of Ashland and the appointment of Warren D. Lemax as Director of Ashland Civil Defense Agency. Moved by
Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On
Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker, seconded by
Peters, that Ordinance No. 1301 be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
The hour of 8:00 PM having arrived, Public -Hearing for the ~roposed curb and paving of the following streets
was heldr
Wins from Faith to Glendale. No objections being presented, moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr, that curb
and paving be ordered in. Om Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Euclid from Pennsylvania to Ashland. Mr. R. C. Krause spoke in opposition to the proposed improvement
at the present time and presented a petition signed by five property owners who own well over fifty per cent of
the frontage protesting the improvement. After some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that curb and
paving not be ordered in. on Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Holly from Taylor to Terrace. No objections being presented, moved by .Peters, seconded by Lewis, that
curb and paving be ordered in. On J~oll Call, carried unanimously.
eresham from-Fairview to Iowa. No.objections being presented, moved by Kerr, seconded by BaMar, that curb
and paving be-ordered in. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
A Street from Sixth to Eighth. No objections being presented, moved by Peters, seconded by Whirham, that
curb and paving be ordered in. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Water from B to Van Mess. No objections being presented, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that curb and
paving be ordered in. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis, that Public Hearing for the proposed curb and paving of the following streets:
Windsor from Walker to Indiana; Oregon from Leo~rd to S~nrisel Quincy from Garfield to Weightman; Ba~a from
eranits to Church and Almond from Church to Manzanita, be set for 8rlO PM August 15, 1961. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously.
Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Wilcox, ~wners of Ashland Taxicab Co., wore present to protest the action of the Festival
Association in regards to providing free bus service from motels and hotels to and from the Shakespearean Theatre.
Mr. Wilcox stated this was a direct violation of the newly enacted Taxi Ordinance. City Attorney Skerry stated
if such is the case, this will be stopped t~diately.
Following some discussion of the proposed'Purchasing Manual, moved by Peters, seconded by Kerr, that man_-_al be
referred to Ordinance Committee for study and recoamendation. Carried unanimously. Council Whirham requested that
the Committee, City Supt. Biegel and City Attorney Skerry meet at his residence Tuesday evening Augns~ 8th at
7:30 PM.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution setting up terms and conditions in regards to purchase of Surplus Property
for Civil Defense use. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whirham, that the rules be suspended end Resolution passed to
second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. After second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved
by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported that construction of now hospital is nearly complete and should be turned over to the
City on September ls~.
Following discussion of proposed Radar for Police Department, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that City Supt.
be authorized to call for bids for said Radar and opening of bids be set for 8,15 PM August 1~, 1961. On' Roll
Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney SkiM-,7 read a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Ashland
acceptance of the offer of the Department of Health, EdUcation and Welfare of the U. S. ~overnment for a grant
for sewage treatment works in the amount of $26,h00.00. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that under a suspension
of the rules, Resolution be passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following
second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously.
There being v~ further business, moved by Ward, seconded by Baker, that meeting adaourn subject to the call of
the Mayor.
w.E. A h Oregon
nd,Sartelt,
~Shlafid, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
RE(~JLAR COUNCIL MF~TING
.AUGUST 15, 1961.
The Common Council of the City .o~ Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date.
Councilman Baker, Kerr and Peters present. Absent: Lewis, .Ward and Whitham.
The minutes of meeting of August 1, ..1961 w~re read and approved as 'read.
The minutes of Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 1961 were. presented for council appro.val.
by Baker, seconded by Peter's, that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter f~om Mr. Paul Antony tendering his resignation from the Planning Commission.
by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that the letter of resignation be accepted with regrets.
Mayor Neill presided.
Moved
Moved
Carried unanimously.
City Department reports for the month of July, 1961 were presented'for council consideration. Moved by
Peters, seconded by Kerr, that reports be accepted and placed on file. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Councilm~n Peters, speaking for Councilman Ward, Chairman of Traffic Comaittee, reported in the form of a
motion that the Traffic Committee recentends that the interseroSion of Ashland and Beach Sts. be made a 4 way stop
that intersection of Beach and Henry Sts. be mad~ a 2 way stop on Henry into Beach, seconde& by Kerr.
Carried unanimously.
Councilman Kerr, Chairman of Street Committee, ~woved that a bumper median be placed on west side of 3rd. St.
below E. Main next to sidewalk so cars would not overlap sidewalk and that parking be made diagonal,
seconded by Peters. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Peters, seconded by Baker, that the request of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gettling to transfer water
connection from the Bergen property to their p:operty be gran. ted. Gettlings to assume all expense for
connecting to said service. Carried unanimously.
Councilman Baker reported that the ordinance committee had mot in regards to proposed Purchasing ~A~pUal to
be adopted and that as soon as copied can be made they will be presented to the council for consideration.
Some changes have been made to the original manual.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids for the purchase of Radar equipment for the Police Department. One bid
was received from the George F. Cake Co. in the amount of $1,490.OO. Movedby.Baker, seconded by Kerr,
that bid of George F. Cake Co. be accepted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City
Supt. Biegel opened bids on Compressor & Tools from the following firms:
Cal-Ore Machinery Co. Inc.; Feenaughty Machinery Co.; Clyde Equipment Co.; Littroll Parts Co.
and Western Equipment Co.. Moved by Peters, seconded by Baker, that bids be referred to Cemetery
Committee in regards to specifications. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel opened bids on a, Hoe Loader Combination from the following firms:
Named Equipment & Fuel Co.; Midway Machinery& Supply Co.; International Harvester Co.; Howard
Cooper Corp.; Air Mac Corp.; Hubbard Wray Co.; B & H Equip. Co.; Davenport Farm Machinery Co.
and Nash Ford Tractor & Implement Co.. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr, %hat bids be referred to
~lectric Committee for analysis. Carried unanimously.
The hour of 8:00 PM having arrived, Public Heaning ~as held in regards to annexing Ashland Mine Road
territory and dispensing with an election in the territory to be annexed. No objections being presented,
Attorney Skerry read Ordinance No. 1302 pertaining to the above annexation. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker,
that rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously. Following second reading by AttenneySkerry, moved by Peters, seconded by Kerr, that ordinance
No. 1302 be adopted. On Roll Call carried unanimously.
Attorney Skerry stated that petition had been completed requesting that west end of Oregon St. be vacated.
One property owner opposed the vacation. After some discussion, moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that
petition be referred to Street Committee. Carnied unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution ratifyin~ the greeting the right-of-way deed from the City of
Ashland to United States of America appertaining to the road known as the "Heliport Road" to be used by
the U. S. Forest Service. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that the rules be suspended and Resolution
passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading
by Attorney Skerry, moved by Peters, Seconded by Baker, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously,
Hearings were now held for the proposed curb and paving of the following streets:
Windsor from Walker to Indiana. Mr. R. A. Herndoblar, 15OOBregon St., opposed the improvements at this lme
and presented a petition signed by 8 out of 11 property owners opposing the proposed improvements. After
some discussion, moved byPeters, seconded by Baker, that Windsor St. net be improved at present time.
Carried unanimously.
Oregon from Leonard to Sunrise. Mr. Oscar Silver, 1230 Oregon Stl, spoke in opposition to proposed
improvements at this time and also presented a. pptitien containing 50%of property owners ~m~sing said
improvements. Dr. MeGill and Mr. Floyd Vogel spoke in favor of proposed improvements. Discussion was
intered into regarding the steephess of street and also possibility of developing an all weather road
along the ditch from Walker Avenue. Moved b~ Peters, seconded by Kerr, that hearing be continued at
next council meeting on Sept. 5, i1961. Carried uaam~Lmously.
Quincy from Garfield to Weightman. Mr. Harvey Shipley, 186 Gerfield, presented a petition containing
signatures of 10 property owners oppesing,cnr~a~dpavingat this time. MavedbyBaker, secondedby
Peters, that Quincy St. not be improved a~ this time. Carried unanimously.
Baum from Pine to Granite. No objections being presented, moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr, that curb
+and paving be ordered in. Carried unanimously.
Almond from Church to Manzanita. City Supt. Biegol requested that hearingBe postponed until surwey of
correct property lines can be established. Mrs. From and ~r. Hickey requested that. results of survey be
made known to property owners upon completion. of said survey. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that
hearing be postponed until let meeting in September. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Ske~ry stated that P.U.C. had reported that Evergreen Bus Co. had not violated any P.U.C.
regulations in regards to protest made by Mr. Wilcox of Ashland Taxicab Company and Attorney Skerry
reported that he felt that no violation of present Taxi Ordinance had been committed.
Moved by Peters, seconded by Kerr, that plat of Green-Briar Subdivision.be accepted, subject to sub-
~mittance of formal nlat as recommended by Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to the
call of the Mayor.
'W~ E. Bartelt, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
R.~-~Ne~j~~Ashland, Oregon
BIDS ON COMPRESSOR AND TOOLS
Cal-Ore Machinery Co $ 3,375.75
Spade 341.90
Tamp 32h.OO
Feenaughty Equipment Co. $ 3,090.00
Spade 276.00
Tamp 252.00
" 23.00
Clyde - Cannot meet specifications
LittrellParts - No bid on Compressor
Spade $ 350.00
Tamp 360.00
Western ,Equip. 0o. $ 3,416.50
Spade - 335 .O0
Tamp 248.00
$ 4,O41.65
$ 3,641.00
~ ~,999.50-
Hoe Loader
Naames Equipment &Fuel
International Harvester Co.
Howard Cooper Corp.
Air Mac Inc.
Hubbard Wray Co.
B & H Equipment
Davenport Farm Machinery :
Nash Ford Tractor & Implement Co.
S 6,616.80
5,900.OO
$ 6,445.00
6,482.00
$12,332.OO
$~0,814.00
$ 6,651.26
6,350.11
7,095.00
6,365.00
7,225.00
6,495.00
7,567.00
6,837.00
$ 6,850.00
6,550.oo
$ 7,107.17
6,828.70
THE CITY OF ASHLAND ORF~DN
REGULAR COUNCIL ~E~TING.
SEPTEMBER 5, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Nell]
presided. Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters and Ward present. Absent: Whitham.
The minutes of meeting of August. 16, 1961 w~re read and approved as read.
A letter was presented from Kenneth C. Maddox requesting water service for a house to be moved to Nevada St.
adjacent to State .Forest Guard Station which is Just outside city limits. M~. Maddox stated that he wished
to subdivide this property and annex same to the city in. the near future. City Supt. Biegel stated that
adequate service is available at Nevada and N. Mt. Avenue. · Following some discussion, moved by Lewis,
seconded by Baker, ~hat request be referred to Water Committee and for the committee to inform Mr. Maddox
of its decision as soon as possible. Carried unanimously.
A request from Mr. Chet Squire, Chairmen of Summer Recreation Committee, for an additional $25.00 for
a salary obligation for the advanced swimming classes which was added to the program after the budget
was approved, was presented for council consideration. Following discussion, movedby Lewis, seconded
by Peters, that additional $2200 be granted. On Roll Call, carried unamimeusly.
Recorder read a letter from Mrs. Bill Sampson requesting that City do.something to improve the inade-
quate lighting and the poor condition of sidewalk on Pioneer St. below the Shakespearean Theatre. 'Moved
by Lewis, seconded by Ward, that matter be referred to the Electric and Street Committees for study.
Carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from Mrs. Angela Sharyon, 31 Gresham St., requesting that city repair driveway to
its former condition prior to paving of Beach Ave. a year ago. After discussion, movedby Baker, seconded
by Lewis, that matter be referred to Street Committee. Carried unanimously.
A letter submitted by City Attorney Ske~i-y, recommending that Chief of Police be authorized to deputize
Mr. Warren Lomax, Civil Defense+ Director, as a special police officer was presented for council considera-
tion. Following some discussion, moved by-Lewis, seconded by Baker, that authorization for deputization
of Defense Director be granted. Carried unanimously.
The continutatton of hearing for the proposed curb and paving of Oregon St. from Leonard to Sunrise was
now held. Mr. Floyd Vogel reported that the Post Office has refused to deliver mail to his new residence
due'to steephess and condition of this portion of Oregon Street. Mr. Oscar Silver stated that. all of.
the property owners had signed a petition for curb and gutter only as an alternate in case the complete
improvement prOJect be denied by the council.. Following a somewhat lengthy discussion of the totter,
moved by Peters, seconded by Kerr, that curb, gutter and paving of Oregon Street from Leonard to Sunrise
be ordered in. On Roll Call, carried 4 to O. Lewis abstaining.
Following d~scussion by the Council of the proposed curb and paving of Almond St. from Church to
;Manzanita Street, it was pointed out that no formal petition had been received for this proposed improve-
mont. Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters, that action o~' the proposed improvement of Almon& St. be set
aside until such time as City Supt. Biegel can obtain the-necessary boundaries of the property on this
street. Carried ~nanimously.
Bills in the amount of $49,004.54 and Payrolls amounting to $41,692.63 ware presented for payment.
Moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid.
unanimously.
~ity Supt. Biegel opened bids on a fire truck from the following firms:
Westland Fire Apparatus Co.
Western States Fire Apparatus Co.
W.P. White & Andy Johnson Co.
American LaFrance ' ~ · ", ~
Peter Piresh & Sons
Coast Apparatus Inc.
On Roll Call, carried
$ 18,995.00
18,584.56 - 18,773.77
26,079.85 - 27,279.85 - 22,778.01
18,398.00
19,166.00
19,6~0.00 - 20,O75.00
Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that bids be referred to Fire Committee for examination of specifi-
cations and recommendations. for council action. Carried uusnimoualy.
Recorder read a petitition signed by 37 property owners on Van Ness Avenue, requesting the council to
close Van Ness to heavy truck traffic and post the street so trucks will be warned of such action.
Following discussion, moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that request be referred to Street Committee
and report to be made at next council meeting. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Baker, that low bid of ~3,641.00 submitted by Feenaughty Machine Co., on
compressor, spade and tamp. for the Cemetery Dept. be accepted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Moved by Peters, seconded by Ward, that bid of $6,651.26 submitted by Rubbard-Wray Co. on Hoe Loader
Combination be accepted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney S~erry read a ~eserv&~ion of Rights and Non Waiver Agreement submitted by St. Paul Fire &
Marine Ins..Co. in regards to pending suit of Ralph E Martin vs City of Ashland. Following discussion,
· ~ moved by Lewis, seconded by Ker~, that the above agreement be duly executed. Carried unanimously.-
Ms,. Philin Bryant presented Plat No. 2 of Quiet Village Subdivision. After study by the Council,
said Plat accepted.
There being no further business, moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to
the call of the Mayor.
W. ~. Bartelt, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 1961.
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Councilmen Baker,
Kerr, Lewis, Ward and Whitham present. 'Ab~mt: Mayor Neill and Councilman Peters. Councilman Kerr presided
--~m the absence of Mayor Neill.
The minutes of meeting of September 5, 1961 were read smd approved as re~d.
Recorder read a letter from Del and Nancee Johnson, 84 Pine St., requesting permission to use the information
booth on the Plaza from November 1 to December 26, 1961 for the purpose of selling arts and crafts of local
people for Christmas decorating. Rental to be paid on a % of the profits. After some discussion, moved by
Lewis, seconded by Ward that request for rental of the information booth be granted and that rental fee to
be 5% of net profit. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
A letter of resignation from E. G. Tischhauser, member of Board of Trustees of the Ashland Community
Hospital, was presented for council consideration. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that resignation
of Mr. T~schhauser be accepted with regrets. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from Mr. Curtis Nesheim, District Warden of Oregon State Board of Forestry,
inquiring into the-possibility of the acquisition of a building site on the old Cotton Mill site owned
by the City. Following discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded byWard, that letter be referred to Realty
Conmittee. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from Mr. Edd E. Rountree, Chairman of Economic Development Commission, stating
that the commission recommends the c~eation of a Public Housing Authority for the City of Ashland,
and that such authority seek construction of 30 low-cost housing units within the City for the use of
elderly citizens. Following considerable discussion, City Supt. Biegel was instructed to arrange a meeting
with the Conmission and Council for study of this proposal. Meeting to be held next week if possible.
The minutes of Planning Commission meeting of September 11, 1961 were presented for Council approval.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
M~. & MrS. Bert Preeman presented ~-petition containing 21 signatures requesting that the block bounded
by Nutley, ~ranite, Straw~ex~x-~ Lane & So. Drive be rezoned from single family dwelling to multiple
dwelling. Following discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded hy Baker, that City Attorney Skerry publish
notices of hearing for the requested rezoning for 8:00 PM, October 2, 1961 for the Planning Commission
and 8:00 PM, October 3, 1961 for the cit~. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Councilman Baker reported that the Water Committee had i~vestigated the request of Kenneth C. Maddox
for water service on Nevada St. outside the city limits and recommend that water service not be approved
at this time. Following soma discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that request of Mr. M~ddox
for water not be granted. Carried unanimously. Councilman Lewis sta~ed that residents of this area
have requested information in regards to forming a Water Distridt for this area and after discussion
it was requested that the number of property owk,ers desiring this information contact City Supt. Biegel
so that data can be compiled for study of the matter.
Councilman Lewis, Chairman of Fire Comittee, reported that the committee reconmends the purchase of
Fire Truck with larger G~ motor which can be supplied by Coast Apparatus Co., at a cost of $19,924.84,
this being approximately $500.00 greater t hart smaller motor of the original low bid. Following some
discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Wbitham, that the recommendation of Fire Committee for purchase
of Fire Truck from Coast Apparatus Co. in ~he Amount of ~19,924.84 be approved. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously.
Councilman Baker reported that Street Committee had stud~d the request of residents of Van Ness Ave.
to divert heavy truck traffic from this street and recommend that said traffic be left as is and that
repairs to pavement will be ma4]e as Third St. is now being repaired at no cost to the property owners.
Following further discussion, the report of Street Committee was accepted.
Mr. Bill Longmore, District Freight. & Passenger agest of Southern Pacific Co., requested the endorse-
ment of the City of Ashland in the endeavors of the Southern Pacific Co. in regards to purchase of
Western Pacific system in ~pposition to the petition of the Santa Fe. City Attorney Skerry was directed
to prepare a Resolution pertaining to this matter for council consideration at next council meeting.
City Department Reports for the month of August 1961 were presented fo~ council approval. Moved by
Lewis, seconded by Baker, that reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel presented petitions for Curb and getter of upper Indiana St. and for a Trunk Lime
Sower on Laurel St. from Grange to Otis. City Attorney Skerry was directed to prepare Resolutions setting
dates for hearings. on the above petitions.
City Attorney Ske~:~ read a Resolution ordering the construction of curbs, gutters and paving on Baum
from Granite to Pine; Gresham from Fairview to Iowa; Rolly from Taylor to Terrace; Wine from Faith to
Glendale; "A" from 6th to 8th; Water from "B" to Van Ness and Gregen from Sunrise to Leonard.- Moved by
Lewis,. seconded by Ward, that the rules be susDended and Resolution passed to second reading by title only.
On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Whitham, seconded
by Lewis~ that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry requested that hearing date be set for the vacation of a small portAon of Gregon St.
which has been pending for some time..Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that hearing for the above
vacation be set for 8:15 PM, October 3, 1961. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read Ordinance No. 1303 dispensing with an election within the City of Ashland with
regard to the desirability of annexing certain property located in territory contiguous to the City of
Ashland and establishing the 24th day of October, 1961, as the date for a Public Hearing arkthe Council
Chambers, City Hall, Ashland, Gr*egon. Moved.by. Lewis, seconded by Baker, that under a suspension of the
rules, ordinance be passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following
second reading by City Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that Ordinance No. 1303 b~
adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Mrs. Nellie Burns requested that a stop sign be installed at Van Ness and Lsarel Sts.. After discussion,
moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that request be referred to Traffic Committee. Carried unanimously.
There being no f~rthar business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to the
call of the Mayor.
· ~e~shlan d, 'Ors gon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND,OREGON
REGULAR COUNCII, MEETING
OGTOB~,3, 1961
The Cor~non Council of the City of. Ashland met in regular ~ession at 7:30 ~M this date. Mayor Neill
presided. Councilman Baker, Kerr,- Lewis, Peters, Ward and Whitham present.
The minutes of meeting of September 19, 1961 were read and anproved as read.
Bills in the amount of ~45,870.3A and Payrolls amountingto $38,O9'.46 were presented for payment.
~ved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously.
Co6ncilman Baker, Chairman of Realty Committe~, stated that the committee had met with Mr. Nesheim of
the .State Dept. of Forestry and that a tentative agreement had been decided upon for the leasing of
1.5 acres of land on city o~wned property at the old Sotton Mill site. Following a general discussion in
regards 'to amount of rental'per year and length of lease, moved by Baker, seconded by Ward, that
negotiations be authorized for the leasing of 1.5 acres at old Cotton Mill site for Ashland Area Guard
Station of the State Forestry Dept. on the basis of $50.00 a year rental for a 20 yea~ period. Carried
unanimously.
Due to the lack of a quorum for the ~heduled Planning Commission hearing on OCtober 2, 1961, moved by
Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that hearings for the proposed zone change of area bounded by Nutley, Granite,
Strawberry Lane and Sc. Drive be re-scheduled for 8:00 PM, October 9, 1961 for Planning Commission and
8:00 PM October 24th for the Council. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Neill proposed the name of Mr. Richard Reynen to succeed Nr. Tischhauser as a member of the Hospital
Board; Moved by Kerr, secended .by Peters, that the appointment of Mr. Reynen be confirmed. 6arried
dnanimously.
Mayor Neill'proposed the name of Mr. Floyd Vogel to succeed Mr, Antony as a member of the Planning
COmmission. Moved by Peters, seconded by Ward, that the appointment of Mr. Vogel be confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
Mayor Neill reported that Several requests had been received for the installation of stop signs on
Sc. Drive at the intersection of Wimer street. Following some discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by
Kerr, that stop signs be installed at Sc. Drive and Wimer streets. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel stated that curb and paving assessments against city o.~,ed properties amounts to
slightly over $IO,0OO.00 and that no provisions have been made for meeting the obligation of the street
improvement at the new hospital which is in excess of $7,000.00. After discussion of the matter, moved
by Lewis, seconded by Wbitham, that Hospital Board be notified of this obligation and'that arrange-
ments be made in f~ture budgets for payment of these assessments. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
The hour of!8tl~ PM having arrived, hearing for the proposed vacation of a portion of Orego'n St. was
~eld. No objections being presented, City Attorney Skerry read Ordinance No. 1302 pertaining to said
vacation. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second
reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Sker~-y,
moved by Peters, seconded by Whirham, that Ordinanc~ No~ 1304 be adopted. On Roll Call, carried
~um~nimously.
RepresentatiVes of the Southern Pacific Company were present to request the support of'the City of
Ashland in the endeavors of the company to acquire stock control of the Western Pacific. Request was
made to support b~ petition the Southern Pacific and also in a separate petition to deny support of the
Santa Fe i~'their ~deavors toacquire control the stock of Western Pacific. Following considerable
discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that only the petition supporting the Southern Pacific
to acquire stock control Of Western Pacific be made. On Roll Call, carried 5 to 1. Ward dissenting.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution AuthoriZing the Mayor to execute the endorsement of the above
.Southern Pacific petition. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that the rules be suspended and
Resolution ~assed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call, carried 5 to 1. Ward dissenting.
~511owing second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that Resolution be
dopted. On Roll Call, carried 5 to 1. Ward Dissenting. '
City Supt. Biegel reported tha.t leveling of grounds at new hospital would be started next week.
Biegel requested that a date be established for closure of old hospital in order that X-Ray and OB
equipment can be moved to the new hospital. After some discussion, Biegel was instructed to meet with
Fl~ynn and Paulson regarding the shutdo~n of the old hospital.
!~ouncilman Peters requested that consideration be made of the formerly proposed lighting'and installation
of dividers on Highway 99 from Jct. of 66 to Normal Avenue. ity share of this improvement to be
approximately $20,000.00 and the State expending approximately ~80,000.OO. After discussioM, moved by
Lewis, seconded by Peters, that City Supt. be authorized to rene~otiate with the State Highway Department
r~garding the above improvement. 'Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Ward, Meconded by Whitham, that meeting adjourn subject to
the call of the Mayor.
W. E. Bartelt, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREG~.N
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 1961
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Councilmen
Baker, Kerr~ Lewis, Peters and Whitham present. Absent: Ward and Mayor Neill. Chairman of the Council
Peters presided.
The minutes of meeting of October 3, 1961 were read and approved as read.
Renewal Liquor License Application of Cooks Reception and Elks Club were presented for council approval.
~oved by Kerr, seconded by Whitham, that approval be granted. On Roll Call, carried 4 to 1. Lewis
dissenting.
Recorder presented a letter from the Vining Theatre Board of D~rectors requesting special authorization
to place behind the Siskiyou Electric Co. house trailers to be used solely as dressing rooms by the
theatrical comnany. Tra~lers will b~ needed 'from ~ctober 24 through December 15, 1961. Moved 6y Lewis,
seconded by ~Thitham,- that request ~e granted. On Roll ~all, carried 4 to 1.
Recorder read the minutes of Planning Commissio~ meetinK of October 9, 1961.
by Baker,'that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Peters dissenting.
~ovedby Lewis, seconded
Recorder read a letter from Mr. Ken Jo~es in regards to cost of Boiler Insurance for new hospital.
Discussion deferred until later in meeting.
Department reports for the month of September ~1961 were presented for council approval. Moved by
Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported tha~ the p~oposed improvements on Hwy 99'from Jct. of 66 to Normal Ave.
have been re~erred to the State and a report from them should be received in the near i~ture. Codncil-
man Lewis requested to know if left turn lanes could be incornorated in the proposed improvements and
also if it would be possible to create left turn "duck-ins" on the present Blvd. situation. Police
Chief Hays reported on the number of accidents and violations on N.'Main at Briscoe School and possible
remedy o~ this condition by 6hanging present controls to a regular traffic light. At~the conclusion of
this discussion, Actin~ Mayor Peters requested that the matter be referred to City'Supt. Biegel and
Street and Traffic Committees and report back to council as soon as possible.
The hour of 8:00 PM having arrived, lhearing for the rezoning of property bounded by Nutley, Granite,'
Strawberry Lane'and Sc. D~ive from Zone 4 to Zone 3 w~s held. 'City Attorney Ske~y read Ordinance
No. 1305 pertaining to proposed rezoning. No objections being presented, moved by Lewis, seconded by
Baker, that the rules be suspended and Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously. Follew~ng second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker~ seconded by Kerr,
that Ordinance No. 1305 be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Re~rin~ was now held in regards to annexing certain territory to the City of Ashland and dispensing
Quiet illage Subdivision.). No objections
with an election ~n the territory to be annexed. (Portion of V
being p~esented, Attorney Skerr~' read Ordinance No. 130~ pertaining to said ~nnexation. Eoved by I.ewis,
seconded by ~tham, that ~nder a suspension of the rules, ordinanee be passed to second reading b~
title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Skerry, ~oved
by Kerr, seconded by Shitham, ~hat Ordinance No~ 1306 be adopted. 'On Roll Call, 6arried unanimous~ly.
City Supt. Biegel reported that the new hospital plans to open Nov. 7th and that open house 'is contemplated
for Nov. 5, 1961. No surgery will be permitted in the old hospital after October 27, 1961.
Administrator Flynn stated that plans for open house have been changed to Nov. 4th and extended an
invitation to the Mayor & Council to attend the opening cerimonies at iO:OO.'.AM on said date.
City Supt. Bdegel reported that the New Hospital is in immediate need of $10, OO0.O0 for operating
expenses. Following'some discussion~ moved by Lewi&, seconded by Kerr, that a loan be authorized from the
Electric Fund to Community Hospital in the amount of $10,000.00. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution ~atifying the granting of a right of w~y from the City of Ashland
to the Gnited Stated o~ America appertaining to a portion of a certain road known as the Hellport Head
to be used by the U. S. Forest Se~'~ice. ~,~ved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that the rules b~ s~spended
and resolution passed to second re~ding by titIe only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following
second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr, that Resolution be adopted. On
Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel reported that work had been 'received from the De~t. of Health and Welfare authorizing
construction of Sewe~ Lines and Pumping Plant. Biegel stated that 3 properties have not signed for
moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis, that authorization be granted
for requested condemnation action subject to final council action on same. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously.
Discussion was now held in regards to new hospital securing Liability, .Malpractice and Boiler insurance
coverage. Following considerable discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis, that no action be
taken pending report from Hosnital Board on the matter. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Warren Lomax, Civil Defense Director for City of Ashland, presented a report ~n what has been done t
to date and presented requests for operatin~ exnenses and other needs for the program. After some
discussion, Acting ~&yor Peters appointed Councilmen Baker and Lewis along with City Supt. Biegel
to work with Directo~ Lomax on the matter.
Planning ConSultant Gloege presented t~e completed Land Use Plan!to members of the Council and~ ~equested-
that a Joint meeting be held with the Planning Commission and Council for study of the ~lan. No action
taken regarding date of proposed meeting.
There being no furthur business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that meeting-adjourn .subject to the
call of the Mayor.
Aut~~ing Mayor of Ashland, Oregon
W.~ar~t~~ ~shland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING
' OCTOBER 27, 1961
The Conmort Council of the City of Ashland n~t in adjourned session at 9:00 AM this date. Mayor Neill
presided. Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis and Peters Present. Absent: Ward and Whitham.
Mayor Neill stated that due'to the death of City Treasurer Paul R. Finnell, the Council shall elect
a Treasurer for the unexpired term of Mr. Finnell. '
Moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that City Su t. Bieg~l be authorized'to act as Treasurer P~o-
Tern pending the Election of a successor to Mr. Finnell. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that meeting a~ourn subject to
the call of the Mayor.
W. E. Bartelt, Recorder ~shladd, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 1961
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular .Session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor .Neill
presided. Councilmen Kerr, Peters, Ward and Whitham present. Absent.~ Baker and Lewis.
Minutes of meetings of Octobe~ 24 and 27, 1961 were read and approved as read.
City Attorney Skerry requested pe~'mission to be excused due to the urgency of his presence at another
m~ting at this time.
Before granting this request, Mayor Neill instructed Attorney Skerry to secure a new agreement with
~r. Cotton in regards to p~es~t lea&e and to prepare lease agreement with State Forestry Dept. for
Fire Warden Bldg~ rental on Cotton Mill site. Carried unanimously.
Recorder presented the renewal Liquor License application of Mark Antony Hotel for council approval.
Moved by Kerr, seconded by Whitham, that approval be granted. Carried unanimously.
Ashland Chamber of Commerce present&d a request that Nov. 10 and llth be made free parking days as
the final Dollar Days of the year. Moved by Whitham, secended by Peters, that Nov. 10 and llth be made
fr~ parking days as requested. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
The ChAmber also requested teat the t~u Christmas Trees be set and decorated by the week end of November
25th. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Peters, that trees be set and decorated as requested. Carried
unanimously.
Bills in the amount of $69,937.23 and Payrolls amounting to $37,082.22 were presented for payment. Moved
by'$ard, ~econded by Peters, ~a~bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On Roll Call, carried dnanimously.
City Supt. Bi&gel re~orted°on the meeting of the Committee with ~r. Lomax, Civil Defense Director. Main
nS~nt~ of the tenoft were requests by Ddrecte~Lomax for need of warning system; more radioscommunications
by addition of Walkie Talkies'and additional radios in cars; additional dosimeter kits to determine
radio active fallout; Civil Defense headquarters should be in the Police De~t., and request for stamps
stationery and gasoline fdr the Director. Following considerable discussion, moved by Peters, seconded
by Wbitham, that report be accented and placed on file°until more information is available in regards
to the fast changing methods a~d equipment under consideration by the government pertaining to the
Civil Defense program but t~at stamps, 'stationery and gasoline be allowed at the present time. Carried
unanimously.
Councilman Kerr re~orted that Street & Traffdc committees had not completed study of proposed Siskiyou
~m~rovements and Briscoe School Traffic light but expect to have a re~ort at next meeting.
~ity Supt. Biegel opened Bids on Cast Iron Pipe md Fittings from the following firms: U. S. Pipe &
Foundry Co. and Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company. Due to the many items contained in the bids
City Supt. Bie~el was instructed to compute the bids and submit totals later in the meeting.
Movedby Kerr, seconded by Peters, that City Attorney Skerry prepare a Resolution for the meeting of
NoVember 21, 1961 inregards to setting. a hearing date for the petitioned curb and paving'of Indiana St.
from Windsor St. to Bieger St.. Carried unanimously.
A petition, containing 1OO% df property owners, requestin the curb and paving of Crestview and part of
Beswick Way was ~ressnted for c~uncil approval. Moved by~hitham, seconded by Peters, ~hat authoriz-
ation be ~r~nted for t~he ~urb a~dlpavi~g as petitioned. Carried unanimously.
City Recorder Bartelt read Orddnance No. 1307, levying special benefit assessments in the amount of
~62,177.89 in the matter of construction of cur~s and 'paving in Street Improvements District No. 27.
Moved by Whitham, seconded by Kerr, that the rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second reading
by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Recorder Bartelt,
moved by Peters, seconded byWhitham, that Ordinance No. 1307 be adoOted. On Roll ball, carried
unanimously.
Mayor Neill requested that the CounCil elect a successor to the late Paul R. Finnell, City Treasurer.
Moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters, that a unanimous ballot be cast for the appointment of Mr. Everett
E. McLaughl!n to fill the unexp~red term of City Treasurer. Carried unanimously.
Meetin~ was ~ow adjourned pending the return of City Supt. Biegel with the results of bids on Cast
Iron Pipe and Fittings.
Following resumption of regular business, City Supt. Biegel reported that bids on Cast Iron Pipe &
Fittdng to be as follows~ Pacific States Cast Iron P~pe Co. $8,399.04 and U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
$8,298.34. Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters, that low bid of $8,2~g.34 submitted by U. S. Pipe &
Foundry Co. be acce~ted. On Roll Cal~, carried unanimously.
City Su~t~ Biegel requested~authorization to write off Consumer Utility Accounts in the amount of
$2,225.58 to inactive account. Moved by Ward, seconded by Whirham, that authorization be granted as
requested. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, moved by Wh~tham, seconded by Kerr, that meeting adjourn subject to
the call of the Mayor.
R. . Neill, Mayor of Ashland, Oregon
W. E. Bar~elt, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHIAND ORE00N
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 1961
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill
presided. Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Lewis, Peters, Ward and Whitham present.
The minutes of meeting of November 7, 1961 were read and approved as read.
A renewal Liquor License Application from the 0regun Foe~LStOres, Inc. was presented.for council
approval. Moved by Peters, seconded by Ward, that approval be granted. On Roll Call, carried 5 to !.
Lewis dissenting.
A Liquor License~ Application from Hazel Ann Wilcox, Log Cabin 41 N. Main., was presented for council
approval~ Moved by Kerr, seconded by Whitham, that approval be granted. On Roll Call, carried 5 to'i.
Baker dissenting.
A letter from the Ashland Chamber of Coam~rce requesting that Fire Truck be made available to bring
Santa Clause in to town on Saturday December 2rid at 2:00PM, for the official opening of Christmas
shopping season in Ashland, was presented for council consideration. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr,
~hat request be granted. Carried unanimously.'
Minutes of Planning Commission meetifig of November 13, 1961 were presented for council approval. Moved
by Lewis, seconded by Whitham, that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Dept. re~orts for the month of October, 1961 were presented for council study. Moved by Peters,
seconded by Lewis, that reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegol presented an option, Submitted by Davis and Ainsworth 6n behalf of Thomas J. Parker
& Associates, for purchase of old City warehouse property. Mr. Aineworth stated that his clients
~uld take a 30 day eption for $50.00 with 5 months additional option @ $100.00 per month. In case
of purchase city would have 90 days to vacate the building. After some discussion, matter referred to
Realty Committee for detailed study of proposed option and purchase price.
Mayer Neill suspended regular business at this time to hear from Mr. Irving L. Carew, area supervisor
for Greyhound Co. in regards to a hearing on Nov. 27th before the Public Utilities CommiSsion regarding
competin~ applications from United Parcel Service and Lightning Dispatch, a Greyhound SubSidiary, to
operatecan interstate freight shippingsand delivery service. Mr. Carew stated that Greyhound Old
not wish the City to take sides in the hearing but that a potential loss in freight by the competition
of either applicant could effect passenger service. After considerable discussion, moved b~ Peters,
seconded by Whitham, that Attorney Skerry prepare a letter tO the Public Utilities Commissioner
asking that no action be taken which will Jeopardize local Greyhound service to this area. On Roll
Call, carried'unanimously.
Upon resunptio~ of regular business, Attorney Ske~y read a Resolution setting December 5, 1961 at
8:00 PM as the date for hearing on-the petitioned'curb and paving of Indiana St. from Windsdr to Bieber
and Bieber Street from the intersection of Bieber and Indiana Street to a point 100 feet east 'thereof.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that the-rules be suspended and ResolUtion passed to second reading
by titl~ only. On Roll Call, carried unanimouslyl Following second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved
by Peters, seconded by Wbitham, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry stated that mutual agreement had been reached with Mr. Cotton on rescinding of
present lease but that he hadbeen unable to secure the signature of Mr. Cotton as yet. Foliowing some
discussion, moved by Lewis, seconded ~y KeenS, that the Ig~yor and. Recorder be authorized to execute the
above release subject to ~ayment of rent up to date. On Roll C~ll, carried. unanimously,
City Attorney Skerry reported that the State Dept. of Forestry ~epuested provisions in proposed
lease for new building to be c~nstructed on city property at old Co~on mill site as folly: t6rminate
the agreement on 120 days notice; twenty year lease with option to renew for an additional 20 years at
lease charge of $50.OOper, 3sar; retain ownership of a~ buildings constructed and right tb remove them
at termination of lease. .he 'original lease d~e~ not provide for retention of building ownership or
removal rights. Following considerable discussion, moved by Lewis, s~conded by Whitham, that city
act according to ori~inal lease. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City AttorMey Skerry submitted a report to the council outlining profess to date in regards to the
feasibility of public Housing for 'the Ashland area. A recent survey indicates a need for 60 low rent '
units in Ashland. Financing would be available on a 1OO~ basis from the federal government. Mr. Sk~-~:
also stated that if such a p~ogram is entered 'into 60 p~esent sub stav~!ard housed would have to be
removed within a 5 year period. No action taken by any committees at present.
Meeting adjourned at this time to allow Realty Committee to recommend terms on proposed option for
purchase of old warehouEe p~oper~y.'
Upon resumption of business, Realty Committee stated the terms of aption to be: 30 day option $50.00;
if interest sho~n, additional 5 too. ~pti0n ~ 2500.005 Warehouse property.only @$32,0OO.OO;optionee to
have access to-building for study; City he allowe~ 90 days to vacate following exercise of option;
and that option money be applied on purchase price if excercised. Moved by Baker, seconde~ by Peters,
that Mayor and Recorder be authorized to execute uption on the above terms. On Roll Call, carried
u~animously.
There being no further business, moved by Whitham, .secondod by Kerr, that meeting adjourn subject
to the call of the Mayor.
Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
REGULAR COUNCIL x~TING
DECEMBER 5, 1961
The Co~on Council of the City of Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Councilmen Baker,
Kerr, Lewis, PeterA and Wbitham present. Absent: Ward and Mayer Neille Chairman of the Council
Peters presided.
Minutes of meeting of November 21, 1961 w~re read. Councilman Whitham requested that last paragraph
of page 1 be corrected to read release rather than lease as shown. Minutes approved with correction
so ~ade,
Recorder presented for council apFroVal renewal Liquor License Applications from the following: Hambye
Market; White House ~ket; ~eyhound Tavern and Bohemian Club. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Kerr,
that approval be granted for the above renewal applications. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce expressing their appreciation for the cooperation
of the City in making the Christmas opening a success. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that
letter be accepted and place on file. Carried unanimously.
A letter from Mr. Charles A. Van Dewalker, protesting the continual sheotingw~thinthe city limits
and mainly along the ditch read'and trail above ~utley Sty, w~s presented for Council consideration.
Following considerable discueelonby the Council and Police Chief Hays, moved by Baker, seconded by
Lewis, that Chief Hays be instructed to place "n~ shooting" signs at appropriate places in areas
concerned. Carried unanimously.
Red~der read a letter f~om the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, Governor of the S~ate of Oregon, out-
lining a public fallout shelter program survey in the near future, and requesting the cooperation of
city and county govermaents in this endeavor. Moved by~ewis, secondnd~yWhitham, that City Attorney
Skerry he directed to acknowledge the letter to the Governor and giving our fullest cooperation
in ~he matter. Carried unanimously.
Acting Mayor Peters proposed the names of Jim Busch and H. S. Ingle for appointment to fill two
vacancies on the Econonic l~velopmsnt Co.--~esion. Moved byLewis, seconded byWhitham, that the above
appointments be coJfirmed. Carried unanimously. -
Bills in the amount of $95,100.82 and Payrolls amounting to $34,434.76w~re presented for payment.
Moved by Kerr, seconde~by Baker, that bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On Roll. Call, carried
unanimously.
Recorder presented for Council approval an agreement with Pacific Power & Light Company for Electric
Service between the conmany and the City of Ashland. Contract renewal being under the same terms and
conditions for another period of ten years. Present contract expires February 28, 1962. Movedby
Kerr, secondedby Baker, that City AttorneySkerry prepare a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and
Recorder to execute the above contract. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Recorder presented a petition, containing 15 signatures representing 9 property owners, requesting
that present street name of LitWay extending betmeen Highway 66 and HarmonyLane be changed to
HarmonyLane..Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr, that ~etition be referred to the Planning Comaission.
Carried unanimously,.
City Attorney Skerry read a ~esolution authorizing the Mayor and Recorder to execute for and on be-
half of the City of Ashland a certain lease dated the 5th day of December, 1961, wherei~ the City of
Ashland is leasing certain property to the State of Oregon, by and through its Department of Forestry,
for a period of ~O years for use as a. forest administrative site. Moved by Lowis, seconded by Kerr,
· that the rules be suspended and R®solution passed to second reading by title only. -On Roll Call,
carried unanimously. Follo.lng second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker, seconded by Whirham,
that P~solution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
The hour of 8:0OPM having arrived, Public Hearing for the proposed curb and paving of Indians St.
from Windsor to Bieber and Bieber from the intersection of Bieber and Indiana St. to a point 100
feet east thereof was now held. Recorder read a letter from Harvey T. and Corabelle La Motto,
~.,~rs of 2 lots in this area, protesting the proposed improvements. Mr. Dick Dailey, son of the above,
was present and. stated that reason for protest was that at present the e~act location of driveway to
said lots us uncertain. ~uring the discussion which followed, City Supt. Biegel stated that it
wnuld be 2 or 3 months before any curb would be installed and this should give ample time for
definite location of driveway. Moved-by LeWis, seconded by Whitham, .that curb and paving be ordered
in inasmuch as 80% of ~wners of frontage involved favored the improvement. On Roll Call, carried
unanimously.
Following study of plat of Bell Subdivision located at Ashland and ~uthrie Sts. which has been approved
by the Planning Commission, mutter referred to Street Committee for studt pending acceptance of
subdivision Dlat. Report to be made at next meeting..
Councilmen Baker requested that upper side of Oak St. Park row be eliminated f~om E. Main to C st.
due to present ~arrowness of street and present traffic congestion at certain times of day.
Matter referred to Street Committee for report at next meeting.
Following some discussion regarding the Now Hospital, Councilman Baker requested that Councilman
Peters contact the Hospital Board for a report of progress to date and to present same ~t the meeting
of December 19, 196t.
Robert Voris, local realtor, speaking.fo: Clayton Hassell and himself, requested that City install
water mains across the new freeway right-of-way for future use in the development of the area
adjacent to Golf Course property and Clover Lane. About 6~ acres ~f land are involved in this area
and that hopes of annexation in the near future are anticipated. Following some discussion, it was
suCgested that Mr. Voris contact Marvin Gloege, City Planning Consultant, regarding annexation
proceedure for this area.
There being no further business, moved by Ker~, seconded by Baker, that meeting adjourn subject to
the call of the Mayor.
~~ersT~ct~ing Mayor of Ashland, Oregon
w. E. Barte t, Recorder Ashland, Oregon
THE CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
RF~ILAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1961
The Commmn Co .uncil of the City D~ Ashland met in regular session at 7:30 PM this date. Mayor Neill
presided. Councilmen Baker, Lewis, Peters an.d Wa~d present. Absent, Kerr and Whith~m~,
The minutes of meeting of December 5, 1961 were read. Mayor Neill requested. that in 4~h paragraph
of page 1, Christmas be corrected to read capital C and Councilman Baker stated that in paragraph
1 of page 2, the name of Dick LaMotte be corrected to read Dick Dailey. Minutes approved with above
corrections so made.
The minutes of Planning Commission meeting of December 11, 1961 were presented for council a~roval.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that minutes be acqepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from Mrs. Nancee Johnson, 8h Pine St., requesting as extension of lease on
the Information Booth on the Plaza untilno later than June 1, 1962. Original agreement was from
November 1, 1961 to December 26, 1961. Following some discussion, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis,
that Mrs. Johnson be advised that request for extension of lease be denied. Carried unanimously.
Recorder read a letter from Mr. Ned Mars re'questing that Oreenbriar Subdivision be rezoned from
single family to multi-family zone. City SupS. Biegel stated that the Planning Cowea~esionhas
approved this request and further requests that Public Hearings be set for the proposed resoning.
Moved by Peters, secondndbyLewls, that hearings for the proposed reining of ~eenbriar Subdivision
be setI for January 8, 1962 at ~00 ~M fo~ Planning Commission and for J~nuary 16, 1962 at ~:OO
for Council. Carried unanimously.
Recorder presented a letter from Dr. Elms N. Stevenson, President of ~outhern O~eg~n College, in-
forming the Council that the Oregon State Board of Higher Education is deffi~ite~y interested in
acquiring the old As .hl~nd Hospital property for the use of So.utherm Oregon College, either in the form
of a ~ift, as a purchase, ~r in m~ other mr of procuremont. In the interin~ the Southern Oregon
College would like to propose. re~t~ the building and px~erty effectiwe t~s ~Arst of January, 1962
for a nominal rent as the college has dire nand for additional housing facilities for its students
and that staff of.fice:~pace and~aetix~y~raaa are needed badly. Foll~ discussion of the matter
Mayor Neill requestedy that matter,, be rDferred~ tc the Realty C~o.~ttee. Mm~ed by Peters, sec~
by Baker, that an ap~.aisal be seesmad on thelold Hospital ~rty. Carr~e~ unanimously. F~a/ce~ing
considerable discussion regarding renting of this proper~y effective Jarmary 1, 1962, mewS' by
Baker, seconded by Ward, that Southern Oregon College be allowed to rent old Hospital property for
the winter term at no GOst to ~ City, and t~at City Attorney Skerry drae up p~oper legal docuaents
for this action. CaxTle.d 3 to. 1. Peters dissenting.
Recorder presented Lizuor License Appli.cation for Hazel Ann Wilcox, DBA Log Cabin, 41 N. Main St.,
for council approval..Moved by Peters, seconded by Ward, that approval be granted. Carried unanimously.
City Department report~ for the month Sf November 1~61 were presented for council consideration.
Moved by Peters, seconded by Lewis, that above reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried
unanimgusly.
The S~reet Committee re~orted that. following an inspection of the Bell Subdivision, said subdivision
is acceptable with the elimination o~ street running north and south along east side of the property.
At some future date the road running east and west could be connected with Taylor Street. The
Committee also recommends the ~idening of first block of Oak Street on the east ~ide by elimination
of the parkkr~w. Present sidewalk has been removed for the construction of the new First National
Bank building. When sideweld is replaced it will conform to the new street width. Moved by Lewis,
seconded by Peters, that the above report of the Street Committee' be accented. Carried unanimously.
Hospital Administrator Robert Flyan reported on the progress of the Community Hospital as of the
first months operation ending Nov. 30, 1961· ~. Flynn stated that he was more than please8 to date
inasmuch as early estimates being that a 65% occupancy would be needed for a breaCh-even financial
basis but the first month showed a 41% a~erage of occupancy with a slight profit. More than normal
amount of surgery be~ng'a Tactor. Mr. Flynn commended the Ministerial Association'and the Hospital
Auxilary for their wonderful cooperation. Mr. Flynn reported that Surgery crews were working
overtime but that a second surgery is planned as' soon as possible as funds are available in the
Hospital Construction Fund for this purpose. Mayor Neill commended Administrator Flynn for his report
on operation~ of the Community Hospital to date.
Mayor Neill proposed the names of John Billings and Whirland Locke to succeed themselves as
members of the Ashland Planning Co.w.~ssion. Moved by Lewis, Seconded by Peters, that the above
appointments be confirmed. Carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry presented a request from the Catholic Church for permission to play Christmas
music over a loud speaker outside'the Church on Hillview Drive between the hours of 10:30 PM and
Midnight on Christmas Eve. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that request be granted. Carried
unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution authorizing the Mayor & City Recorder to execute for and
on behalf of the City of Ashla~ that certain contract dated the 19th of December, 1961, between the
City and the Pacific Power & Light 'Company for th~ purchase of electrical power by the City. Moved
by Lewis, seconded by Peters, that the rules be suspended and Resolution passed to second reading
by title only. On Roll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Skerry,
moved by Peters, seconded by Baker, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Supt. Biegel rearted that Mr. George E. Anderson has agreed to accept the amount of $500.00
for an easement of main line sewer on his property located outside the city limits. Approximately
a strip of land 1000, long by 20, wide is involved in this easement. After some discussion.,
moved by Peters, seconded by Ward, that City Supt. Biegel be authorized to pay Mr. Anderson the
amount of $500.00 for said easement. On Roll Call, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Skerry read a Resolution ordering the construction of bitulithic pavement, curbs and ~a
gutters o!~ Indiatin St. from Windsor St. to Bie~er St., and Bieber St. from the intersection of
Bieber & Indiana eta. to a point 100 feet east thereof. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker, that '
under a suspension of the rules, Resolution be passed to second reading by title only. On Roll Call,
c~ed unanimously. After second reading by Attorney Ske~-~-~', moved by Ward, seconded by Peters,
that Resolution be adopted· 1Do Roll Call, carried unanimously.
Attorney Skerry read a Resolution ratifying the alteration in the description and the re-recording
of that certain deed dated April 25, 1961 from the City of Ashland to the United States of America
apper~aining to a portion of a certain road known as the Heliport Road to be used for the U. S.
Forest Service. Moved by LewiS, secomded by Baker, that the rules be suspended and Resolution passed
to~second reading by title only.. ,On ROll Call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by
Attorney SkeATy, M~ved by War~, eecoffde~ by Peters, that Resolution be adopted. On Roll Call,
carried unanimously.
There being no fhrther business, movedby Peters, seconded by Ward, that meeting adjourn subject
to the call of the Mayor.
W. Ashla'nd, OregO~
~ elt,
· Nem yet of Xshlsmd, 0r. egon
MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1961
To th~ Common Council and Citizens bf Ashland:
I submit herewith my annual ~e~ort' for the year 1961; also~;comments for the co~ing year.
The p~st year, 1961, has beeh a busy year in the City of Ashland. The hospital has been completed
and is in full operation. This hospital is one in which we can all take pride. Sufficient space
is pro~ided for growth. The grounds immediately around the hospital must be landscaped and curbs
and paving installed on the new fills which must first be allowed to settle· These improvements
will be made in the' spring.
The new sewage disposal plan~ is in operation and is functioning well· This plant will serve the
City for.manyyears to come. The new pipeline and p,~mping plant has not as yet been built, but
rights of way have all been secured and notices to bidders have been advertised. Construction will
b~ completed by Ju~.y 1, 1~62.
Construction work is being done at the Southern Oregon College on an addition to Cascade Hall.
soon as the present construction is finished another dormitorywill Be started in the housing
compound.
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The County has let contracts for the improvement of recreation facilities at both Emigrant and
Howard Prairie Dams. With the approval of the forestry road to the Mt. Ashland ski area, A~hland
is assured of recreation facility equal to any in the county.
Work has been started on the new highway system and will be completed in 1963. After the work is
completed between Ashland and Medford, work will b~ done over the Siskiyeu Mt. which should help
the employment situation.
It is regretable t~hat the lumber industry has been in a slump during the past y~ar,~ but we look for
to improve the econot~y of ~he valleyo
The Shakespeare Festival has continued its growth and we look forward to even larger patronage in
the future.
New that the hospital building and property on SiskS~vou Blvd. is no longer used for hospital purposes
I feel that we should do everything in our power to make it a part of the S. O. C. campus. As
Southern Oregon College is the greatest contribution to our ecombmy, Anything that we can do to
stimulate its growth comes back to us many times over.
There will be some changes necessary at the water filteration plant to bring its capacity up to 10
MGD. Long ra~ ge plans are being formulated that in th~ future its capacity can be doubled.
With the view of ever increasing the efficiency of our departments, radar has been installed in the
police patrol cars. This should assist in making our streets safer.
In the Fire Department a new triple combination truck was ordered and should b~ delivered shortly.
This modern piece of equipment replaces a hose truck of 1926 vintage. ,~
In the Cemetery Department a new compressor with necessary Air tools has bee~ added to the.equipment.
In the Equipment Fund a new roller and loader hoe combination have been added.
During the 1961 buildingpermits totaling $1,335,525.0Owere issued. The largest single permit
was for the new First National Bank.
Anticipating the eventual retirement of some of our Mey personnel I reco~a~end that we create the
office of Director of public Works; director to combine duties of .Wdter, Sewer, and Street De~nts
and CityEngineer, with duties and supervisionprescribed.through the office of the City SupS.
The various departments and commissions of the city have worked hard as is reflected in the growth
of our city. Our program of stree~ improvements this year was the lar~sstyet undertaken and
will continue in 1962. All citizens 'living on umpav~d streets should submit petitions ~sking that
theybe improved.
From the wrk that has been laid out for the various departments of the city, private, county,
state, and federal agencies, I believe that Ashlandwill continde to prosper in Y962.
In conclusion I wish to thank the Council, the city employees, the press, ~he radi~, and the citizens
who have helped in the growth of the City of Ashland during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
vP ~