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AGBlmA POR'l'IIB REGULAR IIBBTING
ASIILUtD CI:n COUlfCIL
DBCBMBBR 18, 1990
I. JXECUTlVE.SESSIOH: 7:00 P.K., Conference Room - to discuss
acquisition of rea.1 property pursuant to O.R.S.. 192.660(J..) (e).
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:30 P.M., Civic Center council Chambers
III. ROL~ CALL
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of December 4, 1990.
V.. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ~ AWARDS:
1. Proclamation: "Christmas Tree Recycle Day".
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees.
2. Departmental Reports - November 1990.
3. Acceptance of Audit Report for FY 1989-90.
4. M~o from City Attorney concerning legal requirements for cl.
moratorium.
5. Request by'Park & Recreation Commission for public hearing
on the closure of Pioneer.Street to through traffic. (Set
date for February 5, 1991)
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Proposed plan for Plaza as amended by Downtown Planning
Advisory Committee, Planning commission and Historic
commission.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Report by Street Scene Committee on status of f~nd-raising
efforts.
IX. NEW & MISCET,TANEOUS BUSINESS:
1. Recommendation by Downtown Planning Advisory Committee to
name plaza in front of Black Swan Theatre as "Chautauqua
Square" . . .
2. Presentation on options for Wastewater Treatment by Brown .&
Caldwell, Consulting. Engineers. .
3. Appeal from a decision of the Traffic Safety Commission,
denying a change requested in no parking zone on Idaho
Street.
4. Request that City adopt resolution supporting legislation
banning the.sale of "non-alcoholic beer" to minors..
X. PUBLIC FORUM: Business from the audience not included on the
agenda. (Limited to 15 minutes)
XI.. ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS:
J1. Second reading by title only of an ordinance dispensing
with an. election within the City of Ashland on the question
of a proposed annexation and setting the time and place for
~oI.~ ~J( a public hearing thereon; setting a public hearing date on
0/1 I Aft the withdrawal of certain real property from Jackson County
Fire District No.5; directing-publication of notices as
required by ORB 222.524; and declaring an emergency.
(Crowson Road Annexation)
2. First reading of an ordinance repealing Chapter 10.36 of
the Ashland Municipal Code with respect to iJDDloral conduct.
3. First reading of. an ordinance amending Section 10.68.400 of
the Ashland Municipal Code with respect to vehicular access
to Calle Guanajuato.
XII4 OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
XIII. ADJOURIDtENT: To Wednesday, January 2, 1991 at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 4, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Golden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers.
Laws, Reid, Williams, Acklin and Arnold were present. Winthrop
arrived at 7:35 P.M:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of November 20, 1990 - approved
as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
A Proclamation was read which declared the week of December 9-15, 1990
as "The Week of the Foster Child in Ashland".
CONSENT AGENDA
Reid asked that item 2) Report by street Scene Committee on status of
fund-raisinq effort" be pulled for discussion. williams moved to
approve the remaining items as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards,
commissions , committees; 3) Set public hearing for proposed ban on
phosphates for January 2, 1990; and 4) Memo from City At~orney
concerning Thormahlen vs. Ashland and Shakespeare. Arnold seconded,
all AYES on voice vote. Arter a short discussion it was agreed to
place item #2 on the next agenda with the requested financial report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
School Facilities capacity , Inclusion of Same as Issue in Mahar
Remand Hearinq - Planning Dir. Fregonese gave a staff' report including
charts of growth rates in the 1980's for general population, school
population, and housing construction. He said Ashland is not growing
rapidly but has a manageable growth rate. City population and school
population figures don't correlate" and planning moratoriums have
many adverse affects. Dr. ,John Daggett, Superintendent of School
District No.5, said the schools are at over-capacity now because of
community-requested programs. Some options are to make better use of
community facilities. On a question from Arnold, he said the School
Board is not asking for a moratorium. Winthrop asked about programs
and Daggett said some could be cut and still maintain state standards.
Williams asked about the School Board's plans and Daggett said by the
end of January more will be known about the impacts of ballot measure
5, and results of a study of what programs the community feels are
most important. Mark Murphey, 49'2 Lynn st., said the city has control
over facilities with land-use decisions and urged the Council to
implement measures to alleviate the problem. On a question from Diane
Mason, 605 Pompadour Dr., Fregonese said delaying projec~s because of .
Regular Meeting - Ashland City council - December 4, 1990 - P. 1
school capacity could lead to a moratorium. Ron Thurner, 1170
Bellview, said school capacity should be included in the remand
hearing and the city should help with the problem by considering
appropriate application of the land-use ordinances. Dave Sebrell, 271
N. Mountain, said the issue could not have been raised at the Mahar
hearing and should be included in the remand hearing along with any
other issues which could not have been raised. Tom Olbrich, 904
Garden Way, feels a temporary moratorium should be placed on multi-
family dwellings until the problems are solved. Dennis DeBey, 2475
Siskiyou Blvd., said affordable housing projects will affect school
capacity. Mark Murphey said the Council can decide the scope of the
Mahar remand hearing. Winthrop moved to extend the hearing by ten
minutes, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Steve Zenos, 355
Grant st., said the School Board should ask for a moratorium if one is
necessary. Ted Loftus, School Board Member, said the Board wanted to
make Council aware of the problem and work with them toward solutions.
There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing
was closed.
Fregonese said the Planning commission does not feel that every small
subdivision should have to deal with community-wide issues. Acklin
said the Comprehensive Plan includes schools as a public facility and
data in 1980 forecasted possible future expansion needs. The figures
from 1977 and 1990 have not changed greatly and she is uncomfortable
with taking drastic measures. Winthrop said school capacity should
not be an issue in the Mahar remand, but taken into account in the
"livability" issue. Arnold said in order to deny planning action
approvals for lack of a public facility the School Board needs to
request a moratorium in'all jurisdictions which grant building
permits; declare and identify an emergency with limitations on scope
and time; and include a plan to eliminate the emergency. Reid said
testimony should be ~aken on school capacity, but w~ll agree to
include it in the "livability" issue. Laws feels the School District
can provide for growth without a moratorium, and this action will
raise housing costs. Williams said a moratorium is uncalled for.
Vote -Winthrop moved to 1) reqUest staff to clarify legal criteria in
'considering a moratorium due to school capacity, and give council
policy suggestions allowing for discretion concerning schools, short
of declaring the lack of a public facility; and 2) not expand the
scope of the Mahar hearing beyond the two issues on remand from LUBA.
Williams seconded the motion which passed as follows on roll call
vote: Laws, Reid, Williams, and Winthrop, YES; Acklin and Arnold, NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sewer Connect Request - David Lane, 1700 E. Main st., requested
permission to connect to City sewer. City Admin. Almquist recommend
it be processed as an annexation request to include the Lane and
Nazarene Church properties, and said the annexation fee could be paid
as the property is developed. On a question from Lane, Almquist said
annexation of the two acres of wetlands would be "indefinitely
deferred" and no fee paid. No further action was taken.
Regular Meeting - Ashland city Council - December 4, 1990 - P. 2
Remove Signs - Siskiyou Blvd. Bikepath - Arnold suggested removing the
signs as requested by the Bicycle Commission but asking the new
Bikeway Subcommittee to consider replacement signs concerning bicycles
on the roadway. Golden said the new ad hoc Transportation Committee
has a specific mission with a timeline and does not want to deal with
bikeways. Arnold said the "Bicycles on Roadway" signs can wait until
a decision is made about the Boulevard bikeway. Arnold moved to
request the state Highway Department to removal the signs as
requested, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Acklin moved to
extend the meeting for one-half hour, Reid seconded and the motion
carried with Williams dissenting.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Watershed Program - Mayor Golden gave the background of the .formation
of a volunteer Ashland Conservation Team to work in the watershed. A
citizen board .is overseeing the program and applications are available
at City Hall.
Pavement cut Request - U.S. west - The alley was paved in January of
1988 and is located near Hersey and Skidmore Streets. Staff
recommends approval with a requirement that the alley be patched when
work is completed, and half the alley be paved with one-inch overlay
next spring to return it to its present condition. Laws moved to
approve the request, Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice
vote with Arnold dissenting.
PUBLIC FORUM - No response from the audience.
ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS
Set Public Hearing - Crowson Rd. Annexation - First reading of an
ordinance setting a public hearing on an annexation and withdrawal
from Fire Dist. No. 5 for property at 209 Crowson Road. Arnold moved
to second reading, Williams. seconded and the motion passed unanimously
on roll call vote.
Canvass of Vote - Resolution and'Mayor's Proclamation declaring the
canvass of the vote concerning a special election held on November 6,
1990. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll
call vote. (Reso". 90-53)
H.U.D. Federal Housing Assistance Programs - Resolution authorizing
City participation in housing assistance programs through the Jackson
County Housing Authority. Laws moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded,
all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 90-54)
Unpaid L.I.D. Liens - Resolution initiating foreclosure proceedings on
unpaid Local Improvement District liens. Arnold moved to adopt same,
Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 90-55)
Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 4, 1990 - P. 3
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
.postpone Mahar Remand Hearing - A letter was received from Attorney
John Hassen requesting postponement of the remand hearing on the
Mahar/pacific Trend project on Hersey street. Laws moved to place
same on the agenda, Acklin seconded, all AYES on voice vote. williams
moved to grant the request, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote.
Bikepath commi~tee - It was agreed that Acklin will work with the
Bicycle Commission and report back, in lieu of forming another
committee.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder
Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 4, 1990 - P. 4
tknclamatinn
"5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLE DAY"
WHEREAS, solid waste disposal and a dwindling capacity in our
landfills is a critical National problem; and
WHEREAS, garden waste contributes a significant volume in our
land-fills; and
WHEREAS, Troop 112 of the Boy Scouts of America, with
assistance from the Ashland Parks Department, picked
up and chipped over 2,000 Christmas trees last year;
and
WHEREAS, the chipped material was used on park trails and as
mulch for plants and did not enter the "waste
stream"; and
WHEREAS,
are supporting this effort by
power and equipment to transport
the Ashland Lions
donating volunteer
the piCk-Up crews.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Golden, Mayor of the City of
Ashland, do hereby proclaim Saturday, January 5, 1991 as:
"CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLE DAY IN ASHLAND"
all citizens to set out their tree near the
January 4th to be picked up on January 5th
9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., and to consider making a
assist the Troop in their community service
and hereby urge
curb on Friday,
between
donation to
activities.
Dated this ___ day
of
,
1990.
Catherine M.
Mayor
Golden
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes
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. December 5, 1990 .
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. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7':35 p.rn. Members present
were Jim lewis, Terry Skibby, :Thomas Hunt, Mark Reitinger, Lorraine Whitten, Susan
Reynolds, Dearie Bradshaw and Keith Chambers. Also present were Senior Planner John
McLaughlin, Secretary Sonja Akerman and Council Liaison Susan Reid. Commission
member.Jean MacKenzie was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sklbby moved,and Whitten seconded to approve the Minutes of the November 7, 1990
meeting as mailed. Motion passed unanimously. .
GUEST
Bill Emerson
Designer Bill Bmerson presented his concept. of the Plaza design which was approved by
the Downtown Planning Advisory Commission and the Plannine Commission. The
Cot1'Jmission commended Emerson for his fine work. Many aspects of the plan which have
not yet been decided were also discussed.
Whitten moved to approve this design concept as presented, with the provision the Historic
Commi~ion have the opportunity to review such design details as telephone and newspaper
stand pl~ment, sidewalk scoring, lights, bollards, benches, lithia water spigot and design
of the new ,fountain, in order to ensure they reflect the important historic character of the
Plaza. Slabbyseconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
November follow:
Jon Reinhardt
Unitarian Fellowship Church
G.K. Schrock
Richard Brock
Michele Smirl
Naturals of Ashland
Simply You!
.159 N. Main Sf.
87 4th St.
34 Union St.
881 E. Main St.
447 Rock St.
110 Lithia Way
91 Oak St.
Addition
WindowS
Remodell Addition
Remodel
Foundation Repair.
Sign
Sign
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Minutes
December 5, 1990
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OLD BUSINESS
Review Board
. Following is the schedule (until the next meeting) for the Review Board, which meets every
Thursday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department:
December 6.
December 13
December 20
December 27
, Reitinger, Whitten and Skibby
Bradshaw, lewis, Chambers, Hunt and Skibby
Whitten, Chambers, Reynolds, Reitinger, Hunt and Skibby
lewis, Reitinger, Hunt and Skibby
Other
Skibby questioned the reasons for demolition of the small building at 386 "B" Street, since
the owner. received. approval for a Conditional Use Permit and not a Variance. He also
wondered. if the parking situation had changed. McLaughlin answered she received a 100%
parking variatl-ce when it was originallY' approved, and that it is like a home occupation with
the exception of the sign. The recent approval was a matter of "process". The end outcome
was the same and both methods allow for public input.
"Demolition" was also . discussed in relation to the building at 1641/2 "B" Street. The
Commission agreed a better definition of demolition is necessary. McLaughlin, when asked -
about "remodel", stated it is generally agreed that a remodel constitutes up to 50% of the
value of the structure.
Skibby then inquired about the second story addition to the Log Cabin Tavern. McLaughlin
'stated the owner. is moving forward with plans for a second story addition to the back half,
with a parapet in front to help screen a satellite dish. Plans will come before the Historic
Commi~ion. Sklbby stressed the importance of retaining the historic facade in the Plaza
as a group of structUres. Although lewis agreed, he stated it is not a museum we live in,
and it is important to. keep an open mind. Bradshaw said she sees the Historic Commission
as a facilitating committee which can help buffer development and changes within the
Historic District.
McLaughlin then explained -the Land Use Ordinance is currently in a cleansing process.
Because the Land Use Board of Appeals (Ll)BA) decisions are being remanded' back to
the Oty, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to approve COnditional Use' Permits.
The burden of proof lies with the applicant and facts need to be presented according to
specific criteria. LUBA has. stated the City of Ashland needs to address the term "livability'!
. in the Conditional Use Permit pOrtion of the Land Use ordinance. Hence, the City has
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Minutes
December 5, 1990
hired a person to make necessary changes in our ordinances. The Historic CommlsSion will
need to update the Historic District section of the Site Design and Use Guidelines, which will
become the Site Design and Use Standards.
NEW BUSINESS .
Gmlli
The primary goal for the Historic Commission in the coming year will be to make certain
the Cultural Resources Inventory is adopted by the Qty Council. McLaughlin informed the
Commission it looks. as though the public hearing for final adoption .of the Inventory will
not be until next March becaUse of City Council's full agendas. If this is the case, a public
hearing will be held before the Historic Commission in February. .
Bradshaw stated she would volunteer to work on education, as she. feels it is vitally
important the pubic is aware of the Historic Commission and its functions.
Another important goal for the coming year will be to update the Site Design and Use
Guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT
After a motion by Bradshaw and second by Chambers, it was the unanimous decision of the
Historic Commission to' adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
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CITY OF ASHLAND
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR. MEETING
MINUTES
November 28, 1990
Chair Pyle called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. at 340 S. Pioneer Street.
ATrENDANCE:
Present:
Absent:
Pyle, Adams, Crawford, Howard, Mickelsen,
Councillor Williams
Reynolds
I. ADDITIONS OR DBLBTIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
II . APPROVAL OP MINUTBS
A. ReRular Meetina - October 17. 1990
Commissioner Crawford made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 17, 1990. Commissioner Adams seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
A. Special MeetinR - November 7. 1990
Commissioner Crawford made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Special Meeting of November 7, 1990. Commissioner Adams seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
III. BILLS AND PINANCES
A. Approval of previous month's disbursements
Commissioner Crawford made a motion to approve the previous month's
disbursements as indicated by Payables checks #4489 - 4584 in the
amount of $59,376.72 and Payroll checks #4137 - 4183 in the amount of
$22,565.05. Commissioner Howard seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
B. Quarterly Pinancial Statement @ September 30. 1990
Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the Quarterly Financial
Statement for September 30, 1990 as presented. Commissioner Howard
seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
IV . AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ON THE AGENDA
None
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
ReRular MeetinR - November 28. 1990
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V. AUDIENCB PARTICIPATION NOT ON THB AGENDA
None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Request for use of Calle Guanaiuato for 1991 marketplace
Commissioner Crawford made a report to the Commission on the findings
of the committee which had been established to study various matters
concerning the upcoming lease agreement for use of Calle Guanajuato for a
1991 marketplace. She said that the committee had held' a meeting with
representatives of the marketplace, various plaza merchants, Fire Chief
King and a representative from the Police Department. She reported that in
reviewing the information received, she and Commissioner Howard determined
that there were essentially three areas which the Commission needed to
address: what is the best use of that park land, public safety as it
relates to fire access, and access to the back of the buildings for owners
and merchants. She indicated that the three options open to the Commission
concerning further use of Calle Guanajuato for marketplace or crafts faire
purposes were to continue it as is, to discontinue it entirely, or to
modify use in some manner.
In considering the best use of park land for Calle Guanajuato, the
committee was recommending that the size of the space available for
marketplace use be reduced and that the area be enhanced with planting and
park amenities over a period of time to create a more attractive peaestrian'
walkway. Illustrating with a slide show, she explained h~w the committee
envisioned a gradual reduction of space available for market use over a
three year period so that the final space available would be 40% of the
previously used space and would be limited to the creek side only. In
considering the fire access issue, the committee was recommending that a
twelve foot (12') fire lane be maintained. And, concerning equitable
access for plaza merchants to the rear of their buildings, the committee
was recommending that the Commission recommend to the City Council that'the
ordinance relating to vehicle traffic on Calle Guanajuato be modified so
that on Saturdays and Sundays access would be restricted for every~ne,
including marketplace vendors, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
At the conclusion of Commissioner Crawford's report, Chair Pyle asked
for public comment from those in the audience. Since Judie Bunch,
Ashland's Marketplace operator, had submitted a proposal to the Commission
for a contract to continue .to operate the marketplace on Calle Guanajuato,
he asked if she would like to speak first.
Judie Bunch - operator Ashland's Marketplace
Ms. Bunch said that as operator of the Marketplace she represented a
lot of people who earn much of their livelihood from the marketplace. She
said that over the seven years that the Marketplace has been in existence
that Calle Guanajuato has become their home. Its been a very pleasant
place that has grown and blossomed. Chair Pyle asked her for her reaction
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
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Request for 1991 marketplace - continued
to the proposal which has come from the Commission's committee for future
use of Calle Guanaiuato. She said that her reactions were mixed; that the
plans for the 1991 year are liveable and that for the future it was
difficult to say. The plans would require a lot of changes for the
Marketplace and that change was very hard.
Gilbert Ellis (321 Clay Street)
Mr. Ellis said that he was Master Elect of the Masonic Lodge. He said
that he was Master of the lodge at the time the Masonic Lodge donated the
land behind the lodge to the city for a parkway and walkway." He said that
he did not know that it was being donated for a business venture. .He said,
that Saturdays and Sundays are usually the lodges days for having functions
and the back doors are blocked.
Patty Holcomb (37N. Main)
Ms. Holcomb indicated that she represented Rare Earth
concerned about fire access. She said that she had heard
Fire Chief Lee Roy King had indicated that "he could live
foot fire lane but she wanted to know what the code was.
businesses they had to live by codes. They have property
that they are concerned about. .
and that she was
in meetings that
with" a twelve
She said in their
that they own and
Matt Frye (Owner Perrine's building)
Mr. Frye said that the fire code says that if there is a conflict over
use of an area that the most restrictive rule will apply. He said that the
business owners on the plaza have had to compromise over and over about
access to the rear of their buildings. He wanted to know why
recommendations are being made to the City Council which will restrict
their access even more.
Patty Holcomb said that she would like to see a copy of the codes, see
something in writing. Chair Pyle introduced a letter which the Commission
had received in 1984 from the Director of Public Safety who indicated that
the Fire Chief had indicated that a ten (10) foot fire land would be
permissible. He indicated that because the Commission had not heard of any
problems concerning fire access over the proceeding years, that it has been
operating on the ten foot parameter. Mrs. Holcomb indicated that she and
other merchants are very concerned. .Commissioner Adams indicated that
personally, as a Commissioner, she would not approve any upcoming agreement
without something in writing from Fire Chief King stipulating that the
twelve feet (12') indicated in the committee's proposal was agreeable.
Jerry Bunch said that at the last meeting he had attended Wilbur Strait
from the Fire Department was there and he was asked about specific codes,
rules and regulations. He said that Wilbur Strait had indicated that the
city has a 20' "standard" that the Fire Department would like to see met
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Request for 1991 marketplace - continued
throughout the city but that there are many alleys where this is not
feasible. Mr. Bunch said that there is a substantial difference between a
standard and a requirement. He said that what is being talked about in
fire zones or lanes are standards, not requirements which makes a
substantial difference.
Molly from Websters (10 Calle Guanajuato) indicated that there is
another sideline concerning fire safety lanes on Calle Guanajuato regarding
delivery hours and semi's pulling in to unload. She said that when one or
two large trucks stack up behind there and the trucks are left unattended
there is no way a fire truck could get back there if needed.
In responding to an inquiry from the audience, Chair Pyle said that the
Commission has for many years had plans for developing the creek side of
Calle Guanajuato as a more aesthetic urban walkway. Commissioner Crawford
indicated that the Commission has had a general plan for enhancement of the
area but it now appears to be the appropriate time to become specific about
plans for the area so that it is a more integrated portion of the parks
system. She said that in the last year substantial improvement has been
made to the Granite Street side of the creek, and, similarly to projects in
other parks, improvements are frequently made on a phased in basis and now
is the time to begin working on the paved side of the. creek.
Jim Youn2 (1102 Holton Road, Talent)
Mr. Young said that he had participated in the marketplace since its
beginning and had several points which he wanted to address. The first was
that markets and crafts fairs have been a part of parks traditionally
pointing to both Eugene and Portland; that it is nothing usual to have a
crafts fair in a park. He said that most crafts fairs are in parks. He
said that Ashland's Marketplace has a history of growth and popularity' and
that many people make their living from the Marketplace. He indicated that
he views the marketplace as a kind of cottage industry, that it provides
jobs, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to get started without ~ lot of
capital investment. He said that having the Marketplace downtown gives the
downtown business community diversity. He said that much of that diversity
will be lost if' the Marketplace shrinks in size because now crafts people
are coming from Eugene and California and they will stop coming if there is
not enough space for sufficient booths.
Commissioner Crawford said she wanted to be certain that everyone knew
that the Commission was not at all opposed to the Marketplace or to the
concept of a marketplace or that they do often occur in parks. She said
that in this particular park however the square footage is strictly limited
by buildings on one side and the creek on the other. She said that to be
responsible the Commission had to address appropriate use of the park space
and the needs of the building owners as well as the needs for the ~rket
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and there were just so many square feet available. That perhaps the
Marketplace has outgrown the space. She said that there were other places
in town that perhaps the Marketplace could expand to which did not happen
to be park land.
Mel Perrine Lewis (288 Ridge Road)
Mrs. Lewis said that her father had purchased the Perrine building,
which Matt Frye now owns, in 1911 indicating that she could remember when
the alley was just a rut. She said what she was concerned about was really
access and space. She just doesn't think that the area can stand much
more. She said that her father and all the merchants who donated that land
to the city did so so that the merchants could have access in there because
so much space was being taken away out front for parking. The busi~esses
needed a way to get their merchandise in some way. She said that the
merchants must be able to get in and out some way and needed the back open
again. .
Shirley Moss (399 N. Laurel)
Ms. Moss indicated that she was the assistant business manager for the
Ashland Marketplace. She said that she saw the whole issue and one of
compromise and that a 12' fire lane 'was a good compromise. She said that
it was an option for the Marketplace to move under the viaduct on W~ter
Street but that it would take three years to make. that change a viable move
which means that individual craftspersons incomes would have to be
sacrificed. She asked that the COllDllission consider granting the Ashland.
Marketplace a three year lease for Calle Guanajuato under the guidelines
proposed for 1991. She said that moving down to Water Street was the
Marketplace's most viable option but that that move would work better if
the market spaces on Calle Guanajuato were not cut back an additional 20%
in 1992 and 20% again in 1993.
Matt Frye commented that plaza merchants also employ a lot of people
and generate a lot of business in town. He said that the conflict. is not
whether or not there would be a Saturday market but the area. He said that
so much has been packed into the area that everyone is feeling restricted:
both the marketplace and the businesses. He said that he didn't know why
the Parks Commission chose to become involved in a business enterprise in
the first place. He said with all the city's plans for the front of the
plaza the whole thing is turning into a three ring circus. There is too
much going on down there and too much happening. He said th~t he realizes
that there is a lot of foot traffic on the plaza but that owners and
merchants on the plaza pay to be there with all kinds of fees and charges.
In response to Mr. Frye's question concerning whether or not it was
appropriate for the Park to use land for marketplace or crafts faire
purposes, Chair Pyle referred to the fact that there is historical
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
ReRular MeetinR - November 28. 1990
Page 6
ReQuest for 1991 marketplace - continued
precedent for that kind of activity in parks. Commissioner Crawford said
that it was Commission policy which determined a number of years ago that
Calle Guanajuato rather than Lithia Park proper was the appropriate place
for that kind of activity. She indicated that the marketplace has probably
been successful far beyond anyone's dreams and it appears that Calle
Guanajuato may no longer be an appropriate place for the marketplace at its
present size. She said that it is unfortunate that it. has outgrown the
particular space that the parks system has available.
Chair Pyle announced that the Commission had been taking public input
for an hour and asked whether or not anyone who had not spoken would like
to speak or whether any new ideas had not yet been expressed.
Tom Olson (Grants Pass, Oregon)
Mr. Olson said that he was editor of a crafts newspaper and read an
editorial from his paper which appeared a couple of months ago. He also
read a copy of a letter he had received from Mayor Golden which indicated
support of the marketplace. He read statistics indicating number of
visitors to Ashland drawn by the marketplace from outside the area. He
said his personal belief was that moving the marketplace down under the
viaduct would never work. He also said that he had spoken to Fire Chief
King yesterday who indicated that "the status quo was fine with him." He
said that he found the whole proceeding suspicious; that he would like to
see a compromise worked out but that the compromise being considered this
evening would not make his readers happy.
Patty Frye said that she believed that the Commission should go back to
considering the space as park land and use it as such as Commissioner
Crawford indicated.
In reference to the letter from Mayor Golden to Mr. Olson, Councilor
Greg Williams commented that he wanted everyone to know that the Council
has not addressed the issue' and that the letter should not be considered an
official statement of the City's position and that at this time it should
be considered one person's opinion.
Chair Pyle concluded the public comment portion of the meeting.
In discussion, CODlDiss'ioner Crawford indicated that she supported the
three year reduction as presented by the committee but could see some
flexibility in tqe second year as to the positioning of the space
available. In response to a question by Chair Pyle, she indicated that the
committee had not made an estimate of numbers of booths which would fit
into the spaces but had made a general delineation of what actual park
space would be leased each year for market purposes. She said that in her
opinion the marketplace has become so successful that it has outgrown the
ability for the Parks department to provide space.
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
ReRular MeetinR - November 28. 1990
Page 7
Request for 1991 marketplace - continued
Commissioner Howard said that the Commission's dilemma was similar to
the city's dilemma which is to determine the best use of land or space
available. He indicated that the committee had approached the topic as
objectively as possible but he did not believe there was a way to make
things perfect for everyone concerned. The committee's recommendation
avoided a total amputation of the marketplace's use of Calle Guanajuato but
allowed for better space utilization of the area for .merchant access and
future park uses. He hoped that the compromise of allowing the marketplace
to continue to use Calle Guanajuato on a modified scale avoided a win/lose
situation and created a win/win situation for both the merchants and the
craftspeople. He said the committee understood that the solution would not
be totally satisfactory to either side.
There was some general discussion as to whether or not the Commission
should accept a three year contract as Judie Bunch proposed or whether the
Commission should approve adopting a contract for the 1991 year only since
that was the time frame which was advertised. Chair Pyle asked Ms. Bunch
whether or not she would accept a contract for the 1991 year only even
though her proposal requested three years. She indicated that she would
accept a one year contract and would prefer not to wait for a decision.
Commissioner Howard indicated that he believed the Commission could be
specific for the 1991 year but that the framework for reductions .in 1992.
and 1993 were guidelines at this point. For clarification purposes,
Director Mickelsen .inquired about the modifications for '92 and '93.
Commissioner Crawford said that the option being considered was that 1991'
would essentially reflect Ms. Bunch's proposal, that 1992 would include an
additional approximate 20 % cutback in booth space, and that in 1993 booth
space would be limited to the creek side of the walkway which would
decrease the space available another 20%.
MOTION
Commissioner Adams made a motion to accept a one year contract with
Judie Bunch for lease of Calle Guanajuato for marketplace purposes
according to Ms. Bunches proposal for 1991 and to the guidelines set forth
by the committee. Commissioner Crawford seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
In addressing the question of access by merchants to the rear of their
buildings on weekends, Commissioner Howard said that the fairest
recommendation that the committee could come up with was to recommend to
the City CounciI that the ordinance be changed to reflect a restriction to
vehicle traffic for everyone, marketplace vendors included, from 8:30a.m.
instead of 11:30 a.m. Ms. Bunch's 1991 proposal indicated that marketplace
vendors would not start setting up their stalls until after the road was
closed to vehicle traffic and would cart everything in by hand. This
should take care of the merchants objection to special treatment of the
marketplace and keep the area open for deliveries until 8:30 a.m. Ms.
Bunch indicated that since her vendors will be bringing in their stalls and
wares in by hand she preferred access to the area by 8:00 a.m.
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ReQuest for 1991 marketplace - continued
MOTION
Commissioner Crawford made a motion to recommend to the City Council
that the ordinance concerning vehicle access to Calle Guanajuato be
modified so that vehicle access would be prohibited on Saturdays and
Sundays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Howard
seconded.
In support of the motion, Commissioner Crawford indicated that she felt
that during the busy summer months an earlier hour made more sense for park
purposes. Commissioner Adams concurred. Commissioner Pyle inquired
whether or not the vendors really need that length of time to set up. He
suggested that it was too long a period. Commissioner Crawford supported
the earlier hour indicating that the vendors were making a considerable
change not to use their vehicles to set up and felt that she needed to rely
on Ms. Bunches estimate of the time which it would take.
In response to a comment from the audience indicating that this
particular topic had not had adequate coverage during the public input
session, Chair Pyle said that, to be a fair as possible, he would allow one
person to speak from each side.
John Ferris (446 Terrace)
Mr. Ferris asked the Commission to consider what kind of public. policy
it was setting. He said that 20 years ago the city came to the merchants
requesting that the land be donated as a parkway but indicating that they
would have access to their buildings, and, that over the period of years
the city is apparently forgetting that and ignoring that. He said that it
sends the message out that the city does not live up to its commitments.
John Clancy (Glenwood Drive)
Mr. Clancy said that in order to meet the compromise he would be
carrying his wares to his booth, and pottery was heavy. It would take a
good two hours to set up. lie was willing to do that for a compromise. He
said that he had not heard ~ny spirit of compromise among any of the
merchants which had spoken in the meeting.
Continuing discussion of the ,motion, Commissioner Adams said that even
if the marketplace had not been granted use of Calle Guanajuato for the
upcoming year or at any future date, she would still believe that the
earlier closure hours on Saturday and Sunday would be in the best interest
of the area for park purposes. The decision is not being made just because
the market is there.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
MOTION Commissioner Howard made a motion to maintain the 2% of gross receipts
as the fee for leasing Calle Guanajuato for the Ashland Marketplace during
for 1991. Commissioner Crawford seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting - November 28. 1990
Page 9
OLD BUSINESS - continued
B. Review of policy for usage of Calle Guana;uato by restaurants
Director Mickelsen made a brief report to the Commission which
indicated that the only concern that the department had on leasing tables
space to restaurants on Calle Guanajuato was that at the narrowest part
Munchies tables consistently encroached on the eight foot walkway which was
required by the policy. He said that there was no problem with the
Greenleaf tables and that he had heard that Rebels might be interested in
space for this coming summer.
Commissioner Pyle questioned whether or not it was appropriate to only
require an eight foot walkway for the restaurants when a twelve foot fire
access lane was going to be required for the marketplace. Both
Commissioners Crawford and Adams expressed discomfort with the
appropriateness of tables at the Munchies corner due to the narrowness of
the area and the Commission's concept of using the area for the most
suitable park purposes. They said that the impression they had received
when walking through the area was that they were actually walking through
someone's restaurant; it did not feel like a pedestrian walkway.
By consensus the Commissioners decided to place the item on next
month's agenda and to notify the plaza restaurants that the policy would be
reviewed at that time so that the restauranteurs would have opport~nity to.
comment if they chose to do so. Director Mickelsen also indicated that
Item #8 pertaining to the Rules and Regulations of the policy would need to
be modified so as not to conflict with marketplace use and hours.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Suggested budget items for 1991-92
The Commissioners and staff each presented a list of possible proj~cts
and items which could be included in the 1991-92 budget. Director
Mickelsen indicated that he would be putting together cost estimates for
the various items so that they could be presented to the Commission during
budget study sessions after the first of the year.
The Commission briefly discussed the possible impact which the passage
of Ballot Measure #5 might have on upcoming budgets.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Mickelsen reported that the Bicycle Commission, Traffic Safety
Commission and Planning Commission had all reviewed the proposal to close
So. Pioneer Street and that the topic would appear on the City Council
agenda some time in January.
Director Mickelsen reported that the brush burning on the hillside in
Lithia Park is going very well and staff has completed more than fifty
percent of the piles which are due to be burned this year.
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Page 10
IX. ITEMS PROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Adams said that to the best of her knowledge there are
still no plans for a public restroom on the downtown plan regarding the
plaza. She said that she felt that the Commission should write a letter
indicating its position on the need for a public restroom facility
downtown. Greg Williams suggested that prior to writing a letter that the
Commission might contact John Fregonese who had a current presentation
which he could make to the Commission about the status of the downtown
plan. The Commissioners decided to invite Director Fregonese to attend the
next meeting to make that presentation.
Commissioner Crawford said that she had received a telephone call from.
a neighbor in the Garden Way Park area who was very concerned about dog
droppings which are being left more and more frequently throughout the
park. The Commissioners held a brief discussion concerning possible option
to help deter dog owners from bringing their dogs to the park. One
suggestion was to write an item for the city's utility bill newsletter;
another was to put up some kind of signing. The Commission decided to
place the item on next month's agenda.
X. NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA
The next Regular Meeting was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 12, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
Items: Presentation by John Fregonese on downtown plan
Discussion of dogs in neighborhood parks
Discussion of policy regarding leasing table space for
restaurants on Calle Guanajuato.
XI . ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Pyle
adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
L~t~---
Ann Benedict
Management Assistant
ASHLAND fOLICE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Activities for November, 1990
INVESTIGATIONS
November started out slow for the detective division, but picked up
momentum as the weeks went by. A detective attended a Juvenile Law
Conference in Newport the first week of the Month.
On the 14th an investigation of possible drug use at a residence in
Ashland recovered a highway sign that was later found to be stolen
from the Jackson County Roads Department. The arrest of an 18 year
old Ashland wom2H led to the recovery of over 46 other street signs
valued at approximately $1000.00. All were stolen from Jackson County
Roads between Ashland and Phoen~x.
Detectives attended approximately 15 hours of training on AFIS
(Automated Fingerprint Identification S~stem) in Medford.
A shooting at a residence above Lithia Park resulted in the .arrest of
a California man for assault. In the following investigation, a 17
year old male was arrested for supplying the keg for the party where
the shooting took place. The investigation is still continuing.
On the 26th a Detective was called out to investigate a possible
arson/murder in Prospect as part of the Major Assault/Death
Investigation Unit. In the investigation that followed, it is
believed that the man set fire to the residence before shooting
himself in the head. '
PATROL
A 26 year old Ashland man was arrested for Rape I and Rape III on
November 2, 1990. The arrest resulted from an initial complaint of a
15 year old Ashland girl reporting the suspect had sexual intercourse
with her in June 1990.
An Ashland business reported the theft of $5000 worth of clothing
taken in a burglary. Officers apprehended five Ashland Juveniles on
charges of Burglary II. Additionally, a sixth juvenile and one
Ashland adult was charged with hindering prosecution as a result of
this case. Stolen property was recovered.
Officers are continuing their investigation into a $15,000 burglary
which occurred on Ashland Mine Road. The victim reported the burglary
occurring between November 6 and 16th at a priva~e residence.
An unattended death of a 66 year old male was investigated and
determined to be natural causes.
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A computer valued at $2600 was reported stolen in a burglary at the
Ashland Middle School. It occurred between November 17th and 19th.
The investigation is still continuing.
A 21 year old California man was arrested after he shot and wounded
two persons at a party. The victim, a 19 year old California man and
a 15 year odl Ashland girl were attending the party. The suspect
fired a .357 magnum into a group of persons striking the male and the
bullet passing through him into the female.
Police took into protective custody two Ashland juveniles on charges
of Burglary II.' The charges resulted from a burglary of an Ashland
service station ~nd the theft of 75 packs of cigarettes.
TRAINING
Four Officers attended a 16 hours Nystagmus training class in Medford.
The Nystagmus test is used in the apprehension of intoxicated drivers
and helps the officers to 'identify offenders.
45 1/2 hours of training were held for department members on various
police/dispatch training with the Law Enforcement Television Network.
A 30 minute stress awareness presentation was given to the
clerk/dispatchers at their monthly meeting. The purpose was to help
the people become aware of the stress they experience and how to
relieve the stress.
Officer Kip Thomas was certified as a First Aid Instructor and will be
training officers/clerical personnel in first aid to bring their
certification current.
Three officers are receiving the 32 hour radar certification training.
This training, being presented by an Ashland radar certified
instructor, will continue into the month of December.
CRIME PREVENTION
Several times during the month the Crime Prevention officer was able
to share with local merchants crime prevention methods of shoplifting.
He gave presentation to Walker School, Ashland Middle School, Dunn
House, State Liquor Store, Ashland Co-op Food Store and the Lioness
Club. Tours of the department were given to a Helman School second
grade class, a Briscoe school Brownie troop and the Youthworks staff.
He attended 11 meetings during the month.
POLICE RESERVE
The Reserve Officers contributed 174.5 hours for patrol duties, 79.75
hours training, 7 hours meetings and 22 hours in special assignments
for a total of 283.25 hours in November.
EXPLORERS
2
The explorers contributed 114 hours service/training to the department
in November.
COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
Community Service Volunteers donated 974 hours for a total of 307 days
with 47 workers participating.
M~NICIPAL COURT
There were 824 citations filed in the Municipal Court, which includes
319 traffic violations, 31 formal complaints, and 474 parking
citations.
Cases closed totaled 1352 which includes 142 traffic violations, 65
formal complaints, 13 fines suspended, 146 citations dismissed.
There were 596 parking citations closed, 386 of these were issued in
the Downtown Parking District. 291 parking citations were dismissed.
There were appearances, 363 before the Violations Bureau and 212
before the Court. There were 15 trials held, and 0 no show; 191
persons were placed on diversion and 41 placed on probation.
COMMUNICATIONS/RECORDS
A multi-agency meeting was held with dispatch centers supervisors in
Jackson County. The purpose of this meeting is to coordinate the
activities between the five county dispatch centers. Initially a
study is being made of the Jo-Jac radio system (tri county) to
determine if it is being used to its fullest capabilities. This
groups will continue to meet on a monthly basis to address problems
and training common to each center.
Records personnel handled 556 Police cases and dispatched 57
fire/medical runs.
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
There were 28 inspections performed this month, 1 warnings and 1
citation issued.
JACNET
JACNET has no report this month. It will be added to next month's
report.
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
JIf rom:
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Al williams~~Director of Electric utilities
~ubjed;
Electric Department Activities for OC~BER 1990
THE FOLLOWING IS A CONDENSED REPORT OF THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER 1990.
THE DEPARTMENT INSTALLED 725 PEET OF PRIMARY UNDERGROUND CONDUCTOR.
WE INSTALLED 21 NEN UNDERGROUND SERVICES AND 2 OVERHEAD SERVICES.
WE RECONDUCTORED 7 SECONDARY SERVICES DUE TO ELECTRICAL UPGRADES.
WE INSTALLED 4 NEW TEMPORARY SERVICES AND DISCONNECTED 6.
WE INSTALLED 1730 FEET OF CONDUIT AND INSTALLED 2925 PEET OF
CONDUCTOR.
FIVE TRANSFORMERS WERE INSTALLED FOR A TOTAL OF 215 KVA AND TWO
WERE REMOVED FOR A NET GAIN OF 150 KVA ON THE SYSTEM.
t
WE RESPONDED TO 85 REQUESTS FOR CABLE LOCATES.
WE HAD 265 CONNECT ORDERS AND 191 DISCONNECT ORDERS FOR A TOTAL OF
456.
THERE WERE 217 DELINQUENT ACCOUNT NOTICES WORKED AND 70 DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS WERE DISCONNECTED.
FIVE 45' POLES AND THREE 30' POLES WERE SET IN CONJUNCTION WITH
OUR POLE TESTING AND TREATING PROGRAM.
EMPLOYEES ATTENDED MONTHLY SAFETY MEETING.
~ .~.L-.J:<.:J:C: DEP.AR.~
HOR'1'IILY REPORT
OCTOBER 1990
PRIMARY CIRCUITS IRSTALLED
DIARE & JACQUELYR
319 SHERIDAR
400'- 12 CCH
325'- 12 CCR
Ulf.J>_lRgao~>>- ~.IR1l:t CBS IBS'1'ALLED
825 JACQUELYIf
835 JACQUBLYR
758 CAPELLA
538 PARKSIDE
806 S. HOURlfAIIt
800 S. MOUBTAIR
1276 MUBSOIt
1780 E. MAIR
216 PATTERSOR
2920 KOVA
1251 MUBSOIf
267 GRAB'!'
269 GRAIl'!
752 CAPELLA
345 CLIIf'l'01t
923 CYPRESS POIltT
776 GLElfDALE
422 BELMAR
378 O'1'IS
2970 WEOOEWOOD
319 SBERIDAR
80'- 350 HCM
110'-350 HCM
60'- 4/0 URD
80'- 4/0 URD
40'- 4/0 URD
30'- 4/0 URD
60'- 4/0 URD
150'-4/0 URD
40'- 4/0 URD
30'- 4/0 URD
60'- 4/0 URn
40'- 4/0 URD
45'- 4/0 URD
70'- 4/0 URD
165'-4/0 URn
100'-4/0 URn
80'- 4/0 URD
150'-4/0 URD
200'-4/0 URD
90'- 4/0 URD
160'-4/0 URn
OVERHEAD SERVICES INS'!'ALLED
467 1/2 ALLISON
196 CEIf'l'RAL
100'-12 lfPX
50' -12 '!'PX
ALTERED SERVICES
549 ALLISON
160 SCENIC
84 PIRE
155 'l'OLMAIf CREEK
176 SKIDMORE
846 E. MAIN
417 NORMAL
80'- 12 '!'PX
40'- 12 YPX
60'- 12 'l'PX
50'- 12 '!PX
70'- 12 TPX
70'- 12 TPX
NO MAT'L
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
PAGE TWO
TEMPORARY SERVICES INSTALLED
875 CYPRESS POINT 540 PARKSIDE
882 CYPRESS POIKT 875 ROCA
TEMPORARY SERVICES REMOVED
147 MANZANITA 2920 NOVA
538 PARKS IDE 370 PATTERSON
259 IDAHO
UNDERGROUND CONDUIT INSTALLED
1730' 3" PVC
TRANSFORMERS INSTALLED
835 JACQUELYN
1780 E.MAIN
325 HELMAN
345 CLINTON
319 SHERIDAN
1-25 KVA UG
1-15 KVA OH'D
1-50 KVA OH'D
1-25 KVA OH'D
1-100 KVA UG
TRANSPORMERS REMOVED
325 HELMAN
345 CLINTON
1-50 KVA OH'D
1-15 KVA OH'D
POWER POLES INSTALLED
384 KEARNEY
406 TAYLOR
350 KEARNEY
4TB & C ST
160 GRESHAM
368 OTIS
100 GRESHAM
AVERY ST
WIRE INSTALLED
1-30' POLE
1-30' POLE
1-45' POLE
1-45' POLE
1-45' POLE
1-30' POLE
1-45' POLE
1-45' POLE
725'
1400'
440'
360'
12AL CCN PRIM UO
'4/0 URD SEC
1350 MCM SEC UG
12 TPX OH'D SEC
STREET LIGHT MAINT. .
185 ALDER
POLICE STATION
SISKIYOU
MORTH MAIN
OAK & NEVADA
PHOTO CELL
1-500 WAft SPOT
1-200 WATT BPS & 1- PHOTO CELL
4-200 WATT BPS
1-100 WATT BPS
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
PAGE THREE,
STREET LIGHT MAINT.(CONT.)
CHESNUT & CATALINA
1069 HENRY
AIRPORT
980 BESWICK
SISKIYOU & CLAY
6'1'H & E. MAIN
1822 SISKIYOU
AIRPORT
2225 SISKIYOU
1-100 WATT HPS
1-100 WATT HPS
2-10 WATT RUNWAY BULBS
1-100 WATT HPS
1-150 WATT HPS
1-100 WATT HPS
1-150 WATT HPS
1-200 WATT VAST LAMP
2-150 WATT HPS
LOCATES
TOTAL
85
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
REMOVED MOUNTAIN AVE. SWITCHED CAPACITOR BANK POR SERVICE CHECK;
REPLACED FIVE PRIMARY POLES AND THREE SECONDARY POLES; REPLACED
SWITCHES ~D ENERGIZED CAPACITOR BANK ON EAST MAIN; REROUTE CONDUIT
FOR FEED OF STREET LIGHT CIRCUIT AT HERSEY AND NORTH MAIM;
INSTALLED 21 NEN UNDERGROUND SERVICES, 2 NEW OVERHEAD SERVICES AND
7 ALTERED OR UPGRADED SERVICES; INSTALLED 1730 PEET OF CONDUIT AND
2925 PEET OP CONDUCTOR; INSTALLED 5 NEW DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS;
VARIUOS STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE; ATTENDED MONTHLY SAFETY MEETING.
ELECTRIC '8
CONNECTS: 265
DISCONNECTS: 191
TOTAL: 456
SHUTOFFS:-1JL
METERMAN
WORKED ON CAPACITOR SWITCHES; WIRED CT'S POR ELECTRICAL SERVICES;
INSTALLED VOLTAGE RECORDER IN RESPOIfSE TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS; CHANGE
RECORDING CHART IN THE NEVADA SUBSTATION; WORKED. WITH BPA AT THE
OAK KNOLL SUBSTATION; ASSIST ELECTR,IC 19 WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT;
ATTENDED MONTHLY SAFETY MEETING.
~emora:ttdum
December 12~ 1990
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Jtf rom:
The Mayor and City Council I
Steve Hall. Director of Public Works )J '1Y1~ -
~ubject
Public Works Monthly Report for the Month of
November~ 1990
The following is a condensed report of the activities of the
Public Works Department for the month of November~ 1990:
ENGINEERING:
1. Issued 12 street excavation permits.
2. Issued 3 misc. curb/sidewalk repair permits.
3. Checked and reviewed 8 partition and subdivision plats.
4. Operated traffic counters at several street intersections.
5. Researched deeds and documents pertaining to the proposed
extension of Normal Street.
6. Performed the following work in relation to the Parks Dept.
survey at Garfield and E. Main:
a. acquired deed records, surveys, etc. and researched
same.
b. performed control survey
c. performed topo survey
7. Continued work of entering storm drain system onto City data
base.
8.Inspected work on the following projects:
a. Ashland Meadows subdivision
b. Scenic Drive improvement north of Maple St.
c. Thomas subdivision
d. Oak Knoll Meadows~ Ph. III
9. Performed the following work on the proposed railroad
property acquisition:
a. conducted site survey of area
b. prepared legal descriptions of property and easements
c. prepared detail map of area
10. Performed the following work on 1990 Street Improvement
Project:
a. inspected work performed by contractor
b. marked and located driveway openings on streets
c. met with several property owners concerning driveway
problems on Ashland Mine Rd.
d. measured and computed quantities for progress payment
e. staked and computed grades for curbs on Wightman Street
f. prepared "punch" list for project completion
Public Works Monthly Report
December 12, 1990
Page 2
11. Performed the following work on the Hersey Street project:
a. inspected work performed by contractor
b. computed quantities and submitted cost estimate for
progress payment to O.S.H.D.
c. monitored materials testing
d. prepared price agreement no. 3 and required
documentation
e. conducted employee interviews
12. Performed the following work on the Peachey Rd. Paradise Ln.
sewer assessment:
a. acquired and researched deeds and documents pertaining
to rights of way
b. conducted topo survey of area
13. Prepared a revision of the Terrace St. assessments within
the Park Estates Subdivision Phase III.
14. Reviewed plans on the following projects:
a. Park Estates ph. III
b. Ashland Loop Rd. improvements
15. Performed the following work on the Bear Creek Trunkline
sewer project:
a. conducted bid opening
b. prepared bid and unit price comparison
c. prepared bid report
16. Updated sewer and water utility plats.
17. Attended R.B.C.C. monthly luncheon meeting.
18. Updated survey filing records.
19. Conducted traffic accident studies on several intersections.
20. Revised City emergency notification list.
21. Acquired permits for miscellaneous permits on the following
locations:
a. North Main St. (2)
b. Tolman Creek Rd. (2)
WATER QUALITY
Monthly Report
November. 1990
WATER
1. Repaired three (3) mainline water leaks in City owned mains.
2. Repaired seven (7) leaks in customer service and/or meter.
3. Installed two (2) new 3/4" hand valves and a 1" hand valve.
4. Repaired broken fire hydrant.
5. Replaced broken valve boot at Guthrie.
6. Installed 1" air relief valve on the new 12" line at Crowson
Road.
7. Relocated 3/4" water meter at the end of Fordyce St.
S. Installed twenty eight (2S) new 3/4" water service.
9. Changed out five (5) 3/4" water meters.
10. Installed ten (10) new 3/4" meters. one (1) 1" meter. (1)
1-1/2" meter and one (1) 2" meter.
11. Replaced 30 feet of lS" T.I.D. line in the ditch.
12. Installed SOD feet of 6" irrigation line to Oak Knoll Golf
Course.
13. Cleaned out the East and West Forks of Reeder Reservoir.
SEWER
1. Installed two (2) new 4" sewer laterals.
2. Replaced one (1) 4" and one (1) 6" sewer laterals.
3. Tied sewer in at the Park extension.
4. Raised one (1) manhole at Jessica Lane.
5. Rodded 30143 feet of City sewer mains.
MISC
1. Responded to 77 utility locate calls.
2. There was 75.18 million gallons of water treated at the
water treatment plant.
3. 55.11 million gallons of water were treated at the waste
water treatment plant.
4. There were 40 yards of 3/4- 0 rock hauled to job sites.
City of Ashland
Str-e~?t Division
November 1990 Report
SWEEPER:
Swept 381 miles. 1 1/2 sweepers~
Collected 225 yards of debris.
Responded to 65 util i tylocation-requests.-.-' -
Graded several streets and alleys.
Patched pot holes and sunken services.
SIGNS:
Made and installed a "NO DUMPING" sign on Eureka St., west of
Emerick St., per Fire Dept..
Installed 5 "NO PARKINGII signs on the So. side of Ashland Mine
Rd. from Fox St. to the City limits.
Installed IISTOP" signs on Scenic Dr. on both sides of Grandview Dr..
Rap I aced missing "STOP't-sign--on- Hersey. Stlt'--atMoLtntain-Av~.-.-._-_n_-
Made up and installed 9 more signs at the Re-cycle center.
Installed a "YIELD" sign on Scenic Dr. at Maple st. (N.W.<c:orner).
STOF~M DF\A I NS :
Flushed and/or rodded several storm drain systems.
Cleaned catch basin grates during rain storms.
Completed major storm drain over-haul on Harrison and Iowa 8ts..
Began major over-haul of storm drain system on 80. Mountain Ave.
between Pleasant Way and Prospect St..
Installed 6 in. drain from Parsons into storm drain on Hersey St..
Flushed storm drain behind Lincoln St. Apts.. Also cleaned up
mess and installed a-maintenance manhole.
Made and installed 2 grate covers for 36 in. storm drain openings
on Wightman St. at the R/R tracks for safety reasons.
t"1ISC:
t'1ac:le "RESERVED II S tenc i I for Ai rport.
Began raising manholes and . valve boots due to re-surfacing.-"'-
Began readying snow removal equipment.
Picked up numerous wood stoves in conjunction with the Energy and
Conservation Dept..
Cleaned up concrete R/R structure on No. Main for future painting.
Hauled off sweeper pile.
Built head wall on new bridge on Hersey St. at Ashland Creek.
Cut brush and blackberries on City property.
Began replacing some curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Iowa and
l-t~,;\ r-l'" .i SOf\ d u(;? to s to r~ll1 d r~ a i n p r~oj ee t .
Helped in shop when needed.
Cleaned up facilities on a weekly basis.
Held monthly safety meeting.
City of Ashland
Fleet Maintenance
~November:.__L290.. Repol": t...._-
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for various types of city equipment and vehicles. The divisions and
departments involved are as follows:
Administration:
o
Building:
3
"Cemetery:
2
Electric:
1",
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Energy:
o
Engineering:
1
Fire:
4
ice:
22
P.W.#1:
1
Senior Van:
2
Shop:
2
Street:
16
Warehouse:
1
Water:
..19-
Airport
o
The emergency generators at City Hall and the Civic Center were fueled
and manually tested weekly.
I and M certificates issued for the. month:
Ashland School District:
11
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28
City of Ashland:
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Monthly Building Activity Report: 11/90 Page 1
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# units Value
RESIDENTIAL:
Building:
ADDITION 3 1 127,680
FENCE 2 2,000
FIREPLACE/FLUE 1 1,000
FOUNDATION 1 3,000
FOUNDATION REPAIR 1 10,000
GARAGE 1, 5,269
HOUSE MOVE 2 0
REMOD~L 3 31,800
REROOF 1 900
SFR' 2 1 134,992
SHED 1 900
Subtotal: $ 317,541
Electrical:
ELECTRIC 14 10,440
Subtotal: $ 10,440
Mechanical:
GAS PIPING 3 250
GFAU 6 13,365
HOT WATER HEATER 2 4,332
MECHANICAL '5 8 " 740
WOODSTOVE 2 2,400
Subtotal: $ 29,087
Plumbing:
HOT WATER HEATER 2 250
PLUMBING 4 5,800
WATER & SEWER LINES 1 ,1,100
Subtotal: $ 7,150
***Total: $ 364,218
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
FENCE 1 1,200
Monthly Building Activity Report: 11/90
COMMERCIAL: # units Value
Building:
INT REMODEL 2 15,000
ROOF REMODEL 1 1,944
WINDOWS ,1 300
Subtotal: $ 18,444
Electrical:
ELECTRIC 7 44,150
Subtotal: $ 44,150
Plumbing:
PLUMBING 2 1,600
Subtotal: $ 1,600
***Total: $ 64,194
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.Total this month:
Total this month last year:
Total year to date:
Total last year:
73
99
428
6,62
$ 432,012
$ 1,970,241
$ 8,136,422
$23,862,022
This month
This month
last year
This,year
Total Fees:
Total Inspections:'
7,676
456
23,757
626
97,165
2492
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
NOVEMBER 1990
RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
CONTRACTOR
VALUATION
1258 Munson Drive
p95 Oak Street
Tony Nunes Construction
King Construction
$ 67,600
67,392
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Mayor and city council
Jill Turner, Director of Finance f
Au~it
Attached is a copy of the 1989-90 Audit. Acceptance
of the audit is scheduled for the December 18, 1990
Council meeting. If an audit committee member
wishes to meet with the committee or myself prior to
the 18th please call.
December 12, 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ronald L. Salter, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Legal Requirements for the Declaration of a Moratorium
Ladies and Gentlemen:
You have asked for an analysis of the above subject. oregon
moratorium law is that a Moratorium "may be justified by
demonstration of a need to prevent a shortage of key
facilities." There are no Oregon cases discussing the degree of
need required. Accordingly, I am seeking to acquire the
Legislative history of the adoption of this Statute by the State
Legislature in the hopes that it will be of assistance. Since
the time pressure for an answer to this question appears to have
been removed, I- will delay g1v1ng to you a more definitive
Memorandum until the Legislative history has been acquired which
should be within the next few weeks.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorney
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cc: Brian Almquist
John Fregonese
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November 27, 1990
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Plaza Plans
. We are pleased to. announce the adoption of the final downtown Plaza
plan by DP AC. This plan has received a great deal of public input
and has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission,
Historic Commission, Bike Commission, and Traffic Safety
Commission.
We would like the Council to schedule a public hearing for the final
adoption of the Plaza improvement plan. The soonest possible date
would be most appreciated so that construction can commence this
spring. Thank you.
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Plaza Plans
DPAC would ask you to approve the design of the
Plaza as submitted as a master plan. We will be
able to accomplish some, but not all of the
improvements on the master plan this spring, if you
approve it.
DPAC has been working on this plan since May~ There
have been more than 15 separate designs proposed.
DPAC has had three meetings to solicit public input.
Since DPAC adopted a final plan on November 13,
1990, the plan has been approved by the Historic
Commission, Planning commission, 'Traffic Safety, and
Bike Commission and has been reviewed by the Parks
commisf?ion.
We worked long and hard to come up with a plan that
is an improvement on the current Plaza and also to
satisfy the concerns of the public. We hope you
view it favorably.
DOWNtOWN PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
., MINUTES
MAY 24, 1990
The meeting was called to order by 'Chairman Michael Donovan. Other members
present were Dennis DeBey, Mavis Cloutier, Moreland Smith, 'Jim Hibbert, L~ Hook,
Joelle Graves, Marie Baxter, .<;lnd Dean Fortmiller. Staff present were John Fregonese,
Pam Barlow and Susan Yates. '
, The Plaza plans were reviewed and it was decided that the .Committee would meet
again on June 7, 1990 at 8:39 a.m. ,at Pioneer Hall with Plaza merchants to discuss
these preliminary plans and discuss all ideas.
Listed below are some of the:ideas that were mentioned.
Be sure to add:
,Truck parking :
Handicap spaces - how many are, needed - be realistic
Crosswalks - where located .
Carriage Parking
, Bike Parking
Buses .; transit stop
General Comments:
Large planters - see how the. present planters look once they are planted.
Looks like there is continuity with the rest of downtown
Bricks look hot
More grass (with sloped knolls)
Remove large conifer tree
Fountain
Awning for information booth
Circular drive:
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Do not close/close
Close on an experimenta.1 basis
Provide removable blockades so it could be open or closed either seasonally or at
certain hours. '
Narrow circular drive
Brick the drive to blend with plaza
Speed bumps '
DOWNTOWN PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
AUGUST 29, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael Donovan. Other members
present were Dennis DeBey, Moreland Smith,. Jim Hibbert, Le Hook, Dean Fortmiller,
and Leo Zupan. Staff present were John Fregonese, Kristen Cochran, Bill Molnar, and
· Susan Yates.
Fregonese opened with an overview of the Plaza and a slide presentation, explaining
how the Plaza has undergone a number of changes over the years.
TERRY SKIBBY, President 0 the Heritage Committee and member of the Historic
Commission wanted to make sure that the Plaza plans went through the full review
process by each appropriate commission. He said each committee wanted the Plaza
to be an extension of Uthia Park with as much lawn as possible. Both committees
favored retaining the information booth (would not object to moving within the Plaza).
They also objected to any retaining walls or planters. With. regard to the drinking
fountains, Skibby stated that the committees wanted the area around those kept as
open as possible.
SUSAN POWELL suggested making Water Street one-way. She noted that with regard
to sidewalks, everyone has a tendency to wander across, the wide area rather than
using the crosswalks.
BUD WILKERSON wanted to see a bus shelter.
DEANE BRADSHAW wondered how she would get to the park if Oak Street was made
one-way.
BARBRAN JONES did not believe bicyclists should be expected to get off their bikes
and. walk to their destinations when convenient auto parking is provided. '
wanted to see more accessible bike parking in front of businesses. Fregonese pointed
out that parking is proposed on light poles in front of businesses.
, LOIS WENKER felt it was better to have a bike path than to try and intermingle bikes
and cars.
MAY DUNN was concerned about lack of parking on the Plaza and suggested adding
two or three' stories to the new Copeland lot or purchasing the parcel between Water
and Helman.
,JACK EVANS wanted no raised planters on the Plaza and no multi-story parking
facilities.
RICK LANDT noted that heavily used lawn areas turn into bare ground. He suggested
looking at materials such as trees or shrubs that would create physical barriers to the
street traffic. He has not wanted to be on the Plaza because of the traffic noise. He
did not want raised planters on the Plaza.
ISABEL SICKELS wanted the City to work out a plan that would eliminate thru traffic
from going the town. She is' concerned with air pollution. She thought a bus stop
would be beneficial as long as it was not placed right near the center of the Plaza.
She is opposed to vendors, sidewalks, etc. and wanted the Plaza usable for
pedestrians coming and going to the, park. She would like to see lots of greenery.
RICHARD ERNST liked the idea of brickwork on the Plaza.
ILSA NICHOLSON wondered why anyone was thinking of increasing the parking with
pollution being such a problem.
JUDITH BERNSTEIN wanted the committee to consider th~ purpose of the Plaza
area __ shopping, watching, gathering? Sometimes spaces work well when not every
part of the space has a predetermined use. She felt it was important to be able to see
across the, Plaza and not to block that view. She wanted lawn and the retention of the
information booth.
The meeting was adjourned at 1 :30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Chairman Pro Temp Dennis De.Bey.
Other members present were Leo Zupan, Moreland Smith, Mavis Cloutier, Le Hook,
and Dean Fortmiller. Staff present were John Fregonese, Kristen Cochran and Susan
Yates.
PLAZA PRESENTATION
Fregonese gave a slide presentation of the evolution of the Plaza and the many recent
plans the Committee has been reviewing.
PUBLIC HEARING
BRENT THOMPSON wanted to see a buffering of the traffic coming up East Main such
as a wall. Fregonese felt that parked cars could form a buffer.,
BILL EMERSON presented and submitted his plan. Briefly, there would be a brick.
drive instead of bollard~. He made some modifications' to the pathways.' Emerson
said the proposed Cameron and McCarthy grid plan would cause the Plaza to be
unrecognizable. He envisions the holiday tree as having branches low to the ground.
He provided for flower bed at all three ends and the opening of the Plaza.
JERRY SEVIN did not see the parking as a problem. He said if the circular area were
not there he could envision things going on in that area such as art, vendors, etc. He
wanted to experiment with closing the circular area and the Oak Street entrance.
EDMUND DEWS stated that he likes the Plaza as it is. He sees opportunity for
improvement. He was not certain about abolishing the circular drive, although he can
see advantages of closing it. Dews felt the area would be disturbed if the drive was at
the same level as the Plaza sur.face. The impression given by bollards cause a visual
impairment and could be unpleasant. Dews wanted to see curbs and no bollards. He
favored the idea of surfacing the road area with brick. Dews had hoped a decision
had not already been made and that the Committee should not refer to a proposal as
a decision. .
MARILYN BRIGGS felt simplicity is the best design and she wanted to see as little
changed as possible. She wanted Oak Street to remain open with no parking on all
three sides of the Plaza. She mentioned two lanes of traffic coming out of the Plaza
and said she agreed with the diagonal parking and the installation of a Christmas'tree.
Briggs felt the Parks Dept. would have some good ideas about landscaping the inner
areas of the Plaza.
ARTHUR ANDERSON lives on the Plaza. He see many pede'strian malls that are
empty.., He thought the green expanse in Lithia Park was adequate. He wondered
where the funding was coming from for this project and why does Ashland need it. He
suggested closing the streets on the weekends and see what happens. It was his '
opinion that even with changes, the same number of people will still use the Plaza as
presently.
DENNIS DEBEY added that the pond was installed in 1968 and it is merely dead
space. He felt there would be room for improvement. .
FREGONESE explained that funding for the Plaza will come from the Downtown
Improvement fund. There is approximately $50,000 available.
MARJORIE O'HARRA agreed with Briggs' remarks. She liked Emerson's plan because
of the lawn areas broken up with paths. She is happy Parks, Dept. is using sand
based lawn in the' entrance of the park and assumes it would work on the Plaza island.
O'Harra remarked that Emerson's plan gives a feeling of the 1912 plan.
, HOOK noted that there is a huge expanse of concrete and asphalt now because Oak
Street is open.
LEON SCHWARZBURG works in the information booth and reported that the Plaza is
thronged during the summer and is well-used by the tourists.
MARY CHRISTLIEB wondered if there was a traffic person that would give input as to
making Oak Street one-way from the Plaza, as the business owners must be
concerned. Fregonese stated that Traffic Safety had reviewed and recommended the
closure of Oak (one way). '
P AllY 'FREY would like to see, the turnaround left open as well as Oak Street left two-
way. She is. particularly concerned about how things' are getting done in the
downtown. She sees empty planters in front of stores, barricades up where trees have
been removed, and even though the garbage ,area is finished, the run-off is being
pumped into Uthia Creek. Fregonese, assured Frey that these items would be taken
care of soon. The garbage area will cost a few thousand dollars to be brought up to
,standards. The planters should be planted with trees throughout the winter and the
bricks should also be placed., Frey felt that perhaps money was being put toward
something that was not totally necessary.
SUZANNE FRIED did not like the chains and bollards and was concerned about cost.
TERRY SKIBBY sa~d that if it is necessary to enlarge the Plaza to go with what is
existing and keep the Plaza island. He thought the Emerson plan maintained the
island and that the bollards in Cameron and McCarthy's plans were totally out of
context.' Skibby liked the round feel of the Plaza and felt it was a more natural design
and wanted to maintain the visual element as people enter Ashland.
MONA BLANKHOLM asked that the historic integrity of the Plaza be kept. She wants
to preserve the message that the Plaza is separate. She would like to see the
benches remain as they are now, however, the pond could be elimit1ated. She would
prefer the information booth not be moved.
DEBEY said the pine tree was planned for removal and he felt there were changes that
could be made to enhance the Plaza to open the pedestrian flow and movement
through the Plaza, ,
MARY RAGU\ND questioned the idea of the raised sidewalks. Fregonese said the
crosswalks would ramp up and down to slow the cars.
Citizens requested that the new plans be displayed at City Hall and at the library. .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
PLAZA.PRESENTATION
Fregonese gave a slide presentation of the evolution of the Plaza. He stated the basic
plan has. been approved by the Downtown Plan Advisory Committee and the Historic
Commission with some slight modifications. Partial improvements to the Plaza should
be done in the Spring of 1991.
PUBLIC HEARING
LORRAINE RALLS, 587 Laurel Street, asked about trees. Fregonese said the pine tree
has an irregular. shape and it will be cut down. Some of the shrubbery will be removed
or transplanted. Some lawn will be removed, however, more lawn will be added than
will be removed. Parks would undoubtedly use sand based lawn and plant the lawn. in
tt1e sun. Ralls said she would like to see the pine tree remain.
MONA BLANKHOLM, attended the DPAC meeting yesterday and she wondered where
Bill Emerson's plan was tonight since there were definite differences in the Cameron
and McCarthy plan and Emerson's. Emerson's contained'more curved lines, Cameron
and McCarthy's plans had chains and bollards. Emerson's plan had curbs with small
lawns. Blankholm believes if citizens can get behind a plan that everyone likes, the
community should be ab\e to get the project completed in five years.
Fregonese explained that Emerson is working on the plan, He agreed that it was mOre
curved with wider sidewalks, however, the major features were similar. The Committee
will be working next w~ek to finalize the plan. ,
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Medinger was troubled when things are developed to make maintenance people .
happy. He hoped that when the fihal plan is completed, it is done so it looks nice and
, not so somebody, does not have to do quite so much edging. Fregonese said a top
quality job would be clone, however,the Parks Department is sensitive to putting plants
in an environment that is natural for the plants. For instance, lawn under shade with
people walking on it, does not work.
Jarvis moved to recommend conceptual approval of Emerson's plan. ' Powell
seconded the motion ,and is was carried unanimously.
ASHLAND PARKS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CLOSURE OF SOUTH PIONEER STREET
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/-ASHLANQ PLANNING COMMISSION.'-~
/' REGUlAR MEETING ')
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/' NOVEMBER 14, 1990
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December 3, 1990
Planning commission
Traffic Safety commission
Plaza Design Proposal
At its regular meeting on November 27th, 1990, the
Traffic Safety commission' reviewed and accepted the
design proposal for the Plaza. No objections to the
proposal were raised at that time.
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PLAZA DESIGN
, At its meeting of December 5, 1990, the Ashland Historic Commission
unanimously approved Bill Emerson's design for the Plaza. A copy of
the minutes is enclosed.
The Commission felt that Bill incorporated aI/concerns which had
been voiced during public presentations and was pleased with his
design. '
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes
December 5, 1990
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, CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:35 p.m. Members present
were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, .Thomas Hunt, Mark Reitinger, Lorraine Whitten, Susan
Reynolds, Dearie Bradshaw and Keith Chambers. Also present were Senior Planner John
McLaughlin, Secretary Sonja Akerman and Council liaison Susan Reid. Commission
member.Jean MacKenzie was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skibby moved,and Whitten seconded to approve the Minutes of the November 7, 1990
meeting as 'mailed. Motion passed unanimously. '
GUEST
'Bill Emerson
Designer Bill Emerson presented his concept of the Plaza design which was approved by
the Downtown Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission. . The
Commission commended Emerson for his fine work. Many aspects of the plan which have
not yet been decided were also discussed. \,. .
Whitten moved to approve this design concept as presented, with the provision the Historic
Commission have the opportunity to review such design details as telephone and newspaper
stand placement, sidewalk scoring, lights, bo11ards, benches, litbia water spigot and design
. of the. new fountain, in order to ensure they reflect the important historic character of the
Plaza. Skibby' seconded the motion and it was unanimously p~sed. '
BUILDING PERMITS'
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
November follow:
Jon Reinhardt
Unitarian Fellowship Church
,G.K Schrock
, Richard Brock '
Michele Smirl
Naturals of Ashland
Simply You!
159 N. Main Sf.
87 4th St. .
34 Union St.
881 E. Main'St.
447 Rock St.
110 lithia Way
91 Oak St.
Addition
, Windows
Remodel/ Addition
Remodel
Foundation Repair
Sign
Sign
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202 Oak Lawn' ".,
Ashland. OR 97520'-
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RE: Citizen interest in the proposed changes to the Plaza
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Dear Mr. Fregonese:
Thank you for your answer to my letter of Oct. ]1, 1990. In that letter
I expressed concern that many of us - very much interested in the proposed
changes to the Plaza~ were f~nding it difficult to get accurate information.
~ ~rite youag?iin with' the same concern. .
Fo.r example: ' After the '.Nov.' .13 DPAC Public Meeting I told people who
asked that the DPAC Committee had agreed to back Bill Emers'on' s plan (they
were relieved). Rowever, several of them were at the Planning Commission ,
meeting 3 nights later and were terribly confused when you P, resented the plan
I told them (as did The Tidings) had been replaced. The Emerson plan was absem
And, now last.Thursday..(Nov.29 Channel 99 - 8:]0 P.M.)
The video special '; Ashland's Plaza" was exactly the same one a~ was shown
on Nov. 8... 4 days BEFORE the DPAC open meeting.' On Nov. 8 the information
was accurate, the Eugene plan was shown 'as the one most favored.
~OWEVER.... 'after Nov. 13 this plan wasnot the most favored, but ju~t
3 days ago that was the one we were shown as ~s current information.
Again... t had a number of, calls from interested people asking me
to explain what was going on. They' fell into 2 categories:,
A~ The'group who thought nobody knew what was going on regarding the Plaza.
B. Th~'group wl}o thought l1:obody wanted them ,to know what was going on.
Obviously, it appears that the interest and enthsiasm of the people
of. Ashland is ess~ntial to make this plan a success. As your letter (11/2/90)
states ..."We hope to raise money.fqr some portions of the design from
Service Clubs and the private sector, such as......."
The~efore.... I submit to you that it is vital to keep these same
people honestly and accurately informed.
Information~..requested :
True or false~.. The Channel 99 video "Ashland's Plaza" 'will be changed
to accurately reflect the current status or willnot be aired again.
True or false... A co,py of the plan'DPAC agreed to back, will soon be on
display at Ashland Library (as agreed upon at the DPAC meeting 11/1]/90).
True or false... Notice for the next Public Meeting will be posted on
the Ashland Library bulletin boards (no notice was ever posted for Nov. 13th).
Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
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And please.... the date this will go to the City Council?
C I'T Y
OF
ASHLAND
C I'T Y
H'A L L
ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
telephone (code 503)482-3211
December 10, 1990
Mona Blankholm
202 Oak Lawn
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Mona:
Thank you for your letter of December 3rd. We will include this
in the packet to the Council. The date of the hearing for the'
council has been set for' Decemb~r 18, 1990. It will be noticed
in the paper and will be posted'at city Hall and at the library
as you requested.
In answer to your other questions, the video, "AShland's Plaza"
will not be changed to reflect the latest adopted plan. There is
not time to make this modification and the intent of the video
was to provide background information, rather than current up-to-
date decision-making. We do not 'have a' colored plan of the
adopted map to place at the library, however, we will be giving
the library a blue line version to reference if anyone inquires.
Thank you very much for ,your interest and I look forward to
seeing you on the 18th.
Sincerely,
John Fregonese
Director
community Development
"Street Scene" Marketing
1257 Siskiyou Blvd., Suite 232
Ashland, OR 97520
(503) 482-9300
December 10, 1990
Brian Almquist
City Administrator
City Hall
Ashland OR 97520
Dear Brian,
I am sorry for the delay in responding to your November 20, 1990,
communication to Dale Ward. I have been in and out of town and
Dale has been involved in the acquisition of a business venture and
unfortunately your letter has gone unanswered. I apologize for any
problems this delay has caused.
This letter will serve as a report regarding the fundraising
efforts of the Street Scene Acquisition committee. I am happy to
inform you the additional $45,000.00 goal has been achieved and
that fundraising efforts are continuing. Enclosed you will please
find a report setting forth a breakdown of cash and in-kind
contributions that have been received to date.
Now that we have reached our goal, we would like to erect the
signature wall and mount the nine existing figures. Marion will
complete the remaining three figures which hopefully can be added
to the wall by the fall of 1991.
After you have reviewed this communication, let's get together so
we may discuss implementation of the p~oject. Jim Wright will be
coordinating the erection of the signature wall and hopefully the
nine existing figures will be attached in the spring. Hoping to
hear from you in the near future. I rem~An,
Lloyd
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STREET SCENE CONTRIBUTIONS
As of December 10, 1990
CASH
IN-KIND
Remaining cash from Signature Campaign......$9,200
City of Ashland Contribution................ 5,000
Jim Wright/Lininger Family.................. 6,000
Medford Steel (Transportion)................
Kimball, Dixon, Hyatt....................... 1,250
Foster & Purdy.............................. 1,250
Bill/Shirley Patton (Model Fees)............
Ashland Rentals (Scaffolding)...............
Carpenter Foundation........................ 3,000
Bear Creek Corporation.. '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,250
u. S. West Communications................... 1,250
Taylor-Made Builders........................
Tischauser, Reid, Hanna..................... 1~250
Jim Hoiness and Karen Sjoberg............... 1,000
Marion Young (Plaster cast and travel
expenses to mold maker).................
Glennvista Estates......~................... 2,500
Bluebird Plaza.............................. 3,000
Lloyd M. Haines............................. 3,000
$2,100
1,100
750
1,250
1,000
StJl3~()~J\~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$45,150
Jim Wright (AGe)' Signature Wall............. 22,000
Previously collected cash contributions (already expended
on promotion, fundraising and other expenses) 15,000
~O~~~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$82,150
~tmnrandum
December 3, 1990
ijf 0:
Mayor and city council
~rom:
~ubjtd:
Downtown Plan Advisory Committee
vj;tJ
Naming the pioneer and East Main Plaza
DPAC reviewed the approximately 20 names that had
been submitted and proposed for the naming of the
Plaza located in front of the Black Swan Theater.
The name that DPAC voted to recommend to the Council
was "Chautauqua Square". We would appreciate your
consideration of this matter.
cJ!wJJ!/Ud4J
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November 28, 1990
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Pam Barlow
~rom:
W.H. Strait, Operations OfflcHIfJJ
~~jtct: No parking zone on Idaho Street
1. The "no parking signs" in question have been in place since the early
1970's and done so at the request of the fire department.
2.
The intersection of Idaho and Iowa Streets is one that is very difficult :~
for fire apparatus to manuver especially in the winter with ice and snow
on the street.
3. The slope of the street is severe, therefore, apparatus must ride to the
high side of the street when there is ice or ~now on the street. This is
the only safe way to negotiate the turn.
4. This short portion of Idaho Street tactically is used by the fire department
to gain access to the upper levels of Ashland, ie: Idaho, Taylor and upper
Ashland Street.
This department felt that the no parking signs were important when we went to the
troup1e to have them' insta,lled originally and we sti 11 feel that they are
as important today.' Theref6re, we strongly urge your support in retaining the
signs as per their intended use. Thank you.
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Nov. 17, 1990
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Dear Mr. Hall,
I was sorry to hear that the Traffic Safety. Commission had
declined to 'remove the no parking zone from my block on Idaho Street.
I received a nice letter from Pamela Barlow stating their' reasons,
which; I must say still don't make a lot of sense to me.
As you know, the no parking zone on my side of the street is
only for half.a block. If the Fire Department wants more a~cess,
then why not the whole block, and why not other similar side streets
in the area? Perhaps the Fire Department meant they wanted more room
turning the corner from Iowa onto Idaho; in that case, why couldn't
the no parking 'be limited to the first fifty feet or so of Idaho?
The other reason Pamela indicated was so that Idaho could function
as an alternative access to Gresham Street in the winter when it is
icy. This bothered me for three reasons. One is that Holly Street','
which you turn onto off of Idaho, is nearly as steep as Gresham.
Also, Idaho is hardly a major arterial, and is not used that much;
with the low volume~ there should not be that much of a problem
for cars using it as an alternat~ve access to Gresham, even with
parking allowed on ,both sides of the street. Thirdly, one 'of the
reasons I bought my house where it is was so that I would not have
to worry about driving up steep icy hills in the winter---and now
I am going to be inconvenienced for the benefit of people who do live
in the steeper parts of town.
Granted, not being able to park on the street is not going to
be a major inconvience---more of a minor nuisance. I don't have
a driveway on Idaho; mine is located on the alley. The builder
located the driveway there in order to preserve twolarge cedar trees
which otherwise would have had to come out. The alley I have to
go up is rather steep and rutted, and it is a lot simpl-er for me to
park on the street and walk a short distance up to my front door.
For these reasons, unless you think I am way off base, I would
like to appeal the Traffic Safety Commission's decision to the
City Council. I 'would certainly be interested in hearing your thoughts
on the matter, and wish to thank you for all your help thus far.
~ely youf~' ~ /) ,
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Barry~. Trowbr1dge ~
269 Idaho'Street
Ashland, OR 97520
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telephone (code 503) 482-3211
November 9, 1990
Barry. Trowbridge
269 Idaho street
Ashland, oregon 97520
Dear Barry,
I regret to inform you that the Traffic safety Commission
declined to remove the no parking zone from your block of Idaho
street. Their reasons for leaving the no parking zone were: 1.
the Fire Department preferred that it remain no parking so their
trucks could continue to use the street for access to the
neighborhood: and 2. the no parking zone helps this block
function as a safe alternative access to Gresham street,
especially in t~e winter when it is icy.
You retain the right to appeal the Traffic Safety Commission's
decision to the City Council. If you have any questions, please
feel free to call'.482-3211.
sinc~rely,
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Administrative Assistant
Public Works
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NOVEMBER 29,1990
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ASH~AND,OREGON.
I AM ASKING FOR A "RESOLUTION" IN SUPPORT OF
LEGISLATION BANNING SALE OF "NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER" TO
PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS.
I HAVE ENCLOSED COPIES OF SUPPORT I HAVE RECIEVED
FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF BANDON, OREGON. AND
RICHARD G. SCHLAADT Ed,D. PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR
U of 0 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM. AS WELL AS
MY LETTER ASKING FOR SUPPORT.
RESPECTFULLY
DOROTHY LYNN ELBERT
DOROTHY LYNN ELBERT
STATE SEN, BILL BRADBURY
BANDON, POLICE CHIEF RICK LEWIS
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TO ALL CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS OF
1'ItE STATE OF OREGON
MY CAUSE IS '1'0 HAVE ADOPTED A BIl.,l... HANNING THE SAt...ES
OF NON- A LCOHOl.J J C OR EHTO OUR M I UOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE
OF OREGON.
MY CONCERNS I\S 1\ C T '1'1'7, EN I\ND PAR EN'l' OF TUR EE TEENI\GERS
ARE THAT OUR MINOR CHILDREN CI\N LEGALLY nlJV I\NO ORINK THF:SE
PRODUCTS.
THE NON....ALCOHOLIC ORE\i SMELLS.,T.1\STE AND l,OOKS LIKE
THE REAl... BEER. SOME OF THESE PRODUC'fS CON1'J\IN A SRht.JL
AJ.10UNT OF ALCOHOL CONTENT. ·
I BELIEVE OY DRINKING THE NON-1\LCOItOLlC BREW OlJR CllILDREN
CAN' AQUIRE THE TASTE FOR THE REAl, BEER 1\S WE'Ll., AS 'filE n1\BIT.
THE NON-ALCOHOLIC ORE\i INGREDIENTS ARE 'fnE SAt1E 1\S
REAL BEER, TlIEY BOTH 1\RE MADE FROM \'lATER, M1\LTED BART.JEY,
CORN,YE1\ST AND HOPS.
1 AM ASKING FOR YOUR LETTERS OF SUPPORT. PLEASE 1\OaRBSS
YOUR SUPPORT ANn CONCERNS TO THE OREGON S'fATE LEGISLATUR~';
~ OF BILL BRADBURY.
Pl...EASE MI\ I. L YOUR (,ETTERS TO
DOROTHY LYNN El.BERT
P.o. HOX 1253
BANDON, OREGON. 97411
SINCERLEY
DOROTHY t..YNN ELBERT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-47
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
BANNING SALE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER TO PERSONS
, UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS
WHEREAS~ several brands of non-alcoholic beer
commonly referred to as "nearbeer'~ are available in
'various retail outlets in the State of Oregon. and
WHEREAS, non~alcoholic beer comnonly referred to as
"near beer" has many of the ingredients of beer which
contains alcohol, i~cluding malted'barley, corn yeast and
hops, and
WHEREAS, non-alcoholic beer commonly referred to as
"near beer" looks. tastes and smells like beer which
contains alcohol, and
WHEREAS, minor children who consume said
non-alcoholic beer acquire a taste for the product and may
develop a habit for such taste. and
WHEREAS. 'l3ome brands of non-a 1 coho! ic beer purport to
_ !, contain no alcohol and. in fact. contain up to .5%
alcohol, and
WHEREAS. law enforcement officers are unable to
discern the odor of beer containing alcohol from beer
which is purported to be non-alcoholic beer.
. NOW THEREtFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Counci 1
of the City of Bandon that the Common Council herebY
supports legislation which would mal<e it unlawful to sell
non-alcoholi~ beer of ~ny brand tq minor children and
adults under'the age of 21 yea .
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October 16. 1990
Honorable Bill Bradbury
Orelon State lelislature
State Capitol Buildina
Salem,Oregon 97310
Dear Mr Bradbury'
It hu tome to my attention that a bill banning the sales of non-alcoholic brew to minors is
being developed. As a parent and in my job, I have some reservations about the sale of non-
alcoholic brew to minors. First of aU, why introduce another substance that has the potential
of becoming a gateway drug.
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Second, research has shown that Ireater dru, availability Hnc1udinaloot-alites) in schools
increases the use of drugs beyond other risk characteristics of individuals. Community
attitudes favorable toward drul use increase the risk of drul abuse. Community attitudes
favorable toward teenase drUB use increase the risk of drug abuse..
Finally, a bU. banniDI the salo oC non-alcoholic bro. to our minor childron 'Within lho State
would remove such a risk factor.
Sincerely,
/(lMo-nd .1l~, .~J:'~~ <<;.~ccti"
Richard G. Schlaadt, Ed.D.
ProCossor and Director
.~ U of 0 Substance Abuse Prevention Proarams
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· Hawkins, lD., Professor of Social Work, Director, Social Development Research Group. "Risk
and Protective Factors for Adolescent Substance Abuse: Implications for PrevenUon,"
University of Washington, Seattle, W A. ~
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COLl.EGE 01; HlHvfAN DEVH ,OPMFNT AND PFRrOIH"IAN<.:t: . Fa I( ;FNF, ()I{ IJl_1<1i ID.i · TH .FPIIONE (50~) O~(I,'11()1
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ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMOR.ANDUM
December 4, 1990
TO:
Brian Almquist
Vie Lively, Chief r!!!
FROM:
RE:
Municipal Code, Chapter 10.36
I have reviewed the memo dated October 12, 1990 that you gave to
me on December 3rd about the Ashland Municipal Code, Chapter
10.36, in regards to immoral conduct. I concur with Ron. Salter's
suggestion in that it be repealed. Should we need to make an
arrest by this office, it would be done under State Law.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND REPEALING SECTION
10.36 OF THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. section 10.36 of the Ashland Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
The foregoing ordinance was first read on the 18th day of December,
1990, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of Januarv, 1991.
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
,day of Januarv, 1991.
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY HALL · ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 · 488-5340
PATRICIA ADAMS
JEAN M. CRAWFORD
LEE HOWARD
TOM PYLE
JULIE REYNOLDS
KENNETH J. MICKELSEN
Director
PARK COMMISSIONERS:
December 10, 1990
Mayor Golden and City Councilors
City of Ashland
Ashland, Oregon 97520
RE: Recommendation to modify City-Ordinance #2525, Section
10.68.400 pertaining to VEHICLE ACCESS TO CALLE GUANAJUATO
Honorable Mayor and Councilors:
The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending that
City Ordinance #2525_, Section 10.68.400 Section A pertaining to
vehicle access to Calle Guanajuato be modified as follows:
Access by vehicles to Calle Guanajuato, that area located
between Winburn Way and North Main street, is prohibited
-between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays from May 1 through October 31.
The Commission is recommending this modification to the ordinance
so that on weekends both plaza merchants and marketplace vendors
will have access to Calle Guanajuato for their needs.
Attached is a copy of the minutes from the November 1990 Ashland
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting which pertains to this
issue.
S1b~4/hI~
Thomas W. Pyle, Chair
ASHLAND PARKS AND-RECREATION COMMISSION
cc: Brian Almquist, City Administrator
Home of Famous Lithia Park
Ashland Parks and Recreation Conunission
Re~ular MeetillK - November 28. 1990
Page 7
Request for 1991 marketplace - continued
COl1U1lissioner Howard said that the COlllmi ssion' s' dilemma \~as similar to
the city's dilemma which is to determine the best use of land or space
available. lie indicated that the commit.tee had approached the topic as
objectively as possible but he did not believe there was a way t~~ke
things perfect for everyone concerned. 'fhe c~nunittee's recommendation
avoided a total amputation of the marketplace's use of Calle Guanajuato but
allowed for better spaee utj I j zntioll of the arl'a for merchant access and
future park uses. lie boped that 'the compromise of allowing the marketplace
to continue to use Call e Guanajuato on a modi fi ed scale avoided a wi nil ose
situation and created a win/win situation for both the merchants and the
craftspeople. lie said the conmittee understood that the solution would not
J>e totally satisfactory to either side.
There was some genera 1 <Ii r.cussion as to whetJwr or not.. t.he Commi ssion
should accept a three year contract as Judie Bunch proposed or whether the
Commission should approve adopting a contract; for the 1991 year only s,j nee
that was the time frame which was advertised. Chair Pyle asked Ms. Bunch
whether or not she would aecopt a contract. for t:ho 1991 year only even
though her proposal,requested three years. She indicated that she would
accept a 06e year contract and would prefcr pot to ~it for a decision.
CoOlliissioner 1I0ward indicated that he believed the Conunission could be
specific for the 1991 year but that the framework for reductions io 1992
and 1993 wer'e guidelines at thi.s point. Por clarification purposes,
Director Mickelsen inquired about the modifications [or !92 and '93.
COlMlissioner Crawford said that,theoption being considered was that 1991'
would essent.ially reflect: Ms. J\unch's proposal, that: 1992 would include an
additional approximate 20 r. cutback in booth space, and that in 1993 booth
space would he 1 imi t",1 to the creel, side of the wal kway which would
decrease the space available ::\I\othee 20%.
Colll1lissioner Adams made a m<lti on to accept a one year contract with
Judie Bunch for lease of Calle Guanajuato for marketplace purposes
according to Ms. Bunches pr;'posal for 1991 and to the guideli';es set forth
by the commi t tee. Commiss i oner Cra\'1ford seconded.
The vot,e was: ~ yes - 0 no
MOTION
In addressing the question of access by.merchants to the rear of ,their
bui Idings on weekends, Commisrdoncr llo\oJanl said t.hat the fairest
recon.nendation that the coimlittee could come up with was to recommend to
the Ci ty Council that; the ordi nance be changed to iefle'ct a restri ction to
vehicle traffic for everyone, marketplace venliors included, from 8:30 a.m.
instead of 11:30 a.m. Ms. lIunch's 1991 proposal indicated that ~rketplace
vendors would not start setting up their stalls until after the road was
closed to vehicle traffic and would cart everything in by hand. This
should take care of tile merchants o\}jection to special treatment of the
market.place and keep the area Ol)(~n for d(div(~ri(~s until 8:30 a.m. Ms.
nunch indicated that since her vendors will he bringing in their stalls and
wares 1n by hand sh(~ pr<,~fcrred access to the ar<~a by 8:00 a.m.
Ashland Parks.and Recreation Conunission
Regular MeetinR - November 28. 1990
Page 8
Request for 1991 mark~t.plaee - continued
MOTION
Commissioner Crawford made a motion to recommend to the City Council
that the o~dinance concernillg vellicle access to Calle Guanaj~ato be
modified so that veld (~le access would be prold bi ted on Saturdays and
Sundays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Conunissioner Howard
seconded.
In support of tho motion, Conmaissiolwr Crawford indicated that she felt
that during tho busy summer mnnth,; an earlier hour made more sense for park
pUrpOSp.8. Cmnmi ss i oner Admns concurred. Gommiss i oner Pyl e.i nqui red
\'lheth'er or not the vCl1dot's really need that length of time to set up. lie
suggested t.hat .1 t was too long a period. C~lfunissioner Crawford supported
.t.he earlier houl' indicating that the vendorn \"lere making a considerable
change not to twe t.heir vC'ltielns to set. up nnd fell. that" she ncedpd t.o rely
on Ms. Bunr.hcs ~~timate of the time \"lhich it \"lould take.
In responr.e t.o a (~()",mPllt from the nwtl C'nr.e j nd.i eat.ing that thi s
pnrt,i.cular topic h::ld not: had adp.clIHltH r.OV~l'age during the public input
sessi.on, Chair Pyle said that., to be a fair aB possible, he would allow one
person to speak [rom eac~h side.
John Perr i~ (/,1, 6 Terrac(~)
Mr. Ferris asked the Commission t.o eOl1sider Nhat. kind of public policy
it was setting. tie said that 20 yeat'S ago the' ci.ty came to the merchants
requesting that the lalld bedollllted as a parkNay hut indicating t.hat they
would have acce~lS to their ul.d,lcllnBR, and, that over the period of 'years
.the city in apparent.ly forgclU.iug that. and .igl1oring that. lIe said t.hat. it
sends the message out: that t:h~ city do'es not live up to its conunitmenLs.
John Cl ancy_ (Glcm'1oou Dr i ve)
Mr. Clancy sai.d that. in ordc~r to meet the c:omprolllise he would be
carrying.his wares to his bootll, and pottery was heavy. It would take a
good two hours t.o set: up. Be ''las wi 11ing to do that for a compromise. lie
said that he had not heard any spirit of compromise among any of the
merchants which had Hpoknn in t.he! meet.ing.
Cont i. nui ng d i SC~IIHR i on of the mot ion, Gonuniss iOllor Adams said that even
if the mnrl<etp,l ace hnd not: bp.(H'l grnn\.(~d use of Cal.1 e Guanajuato for the
upcomi.ng year or at :ll1Y future date, she would still believe that. the
enr 1 i pr closure hourn on Sf1 t\trday and Sundny ''IOU 1 d be .i n the bes t i nt.eres t.
of the area for park purposes. The decision is not being made just because
the market is there.' .
The vot.<~ ,,,as: I. YCfi - 0 no
MOTION
Commissioner Howard m.cHlp. n motion to maint.ain the 2% of gross receipts
as the fee for 1 emd nr~ Cn 11 ~ Gunnajunto for the Ash] and Marketplace during
for 1991.. Commi S5 ioner Cra\'1ford seconded.
Tho vote hlns: I, yes - 0 no
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDZNG SECTION 10.68.400 OF THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL
CODE WITH RESPECT TO VEHZCULAR ACCESS TO CALLE GUANAJUATO.
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THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. section 10.68.400 of the Ashland Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Subsection A thereof to read as follows:
"A. Access by vehicles to Calle Guanajuato, that area located
between Winburn Way and North Main Street, is prohibited between
the hours of 11:30 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and
8:00 A~M. and 10:00 P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays, from May 1
through October 31 of each year."
The foregoing ordinance was first read on the 18th day of December,
1990, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of Januarv, 1991.
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
day of Januarv, 1991.
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor