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ASHLAND
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 25, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Russ Chapman at the Ashland Civic Center, 1175
East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520.
Commissioners Present:
Absent Members:
Council Liaison:
Councilors Present:
Staff:
Russ Chapman, Chair
Mike Morris
Marilyn Briggs
Dave Dotterrer
Michael Dawkins
Allen Douma
John Fields
Olena Black
Kerry KenCairn
None
Jack Hardesty, present
Kate Jackson
Chris Hearn
John McLaughlin, Planning Director
Maria Harris, Senior Planner
II. ROGUE VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (RVCOG) PRESENTATION . INTEGRATED LAND USE
& TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Points of Interest/Decisions
1. Presentation by Vicki Guarine and Dick Converse on MPO and transportation planning - The
presentation was based on the attached report.
2. David Pyles from ODOT also spoke on ODOT's role in the region.
3. "Ashland is literally exemplary... in implementing smart growth..."
4. Discussion among Commissioners regarding effectiveness of efforts to reduce vehicles miles
traveled.
III. DISCUSSION ORDER OF TESTIMONY - There was general agreement to change to a similar format
as adopted by the Council for the next meeting.
IV. DISCUSSION OF "COMMISSIONERS' DISCUSSION" - When should it occur and limit discussion
1. Agreed to allow Russ to limit Commissioners' Discussion.
2. Provide criteria (ten copies) in the back ofthe room to encourage public to address
criteria.
V. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.