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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-1201 Regular Meeting ~ .""'" ',:;',er at~VLcU_Ylg Coun~LI me.ej~ngJ.> may ,6 j:Jc..ak. on any ~,-te.m on ,the ag cnda, w1ter6 tt l u.b j ~ct 06 a public he,afli..ng ~1Jluch hcu beeJ'L c.to6 e..d. I 6 ljou {to~61z :to .6]:Jc'a e e.. aJ1d a.6.te..fL you have be.eJ1 JtccogJuzed by ,thc' ChOvlfL, give ycu"L. name. a.nd ad U.6 The ChMfL wU1. then aJ:.lo~{} you. ,to .6]Jeak a.nd a.L60 --i.nnOl1111 you a6 :to the am,un n t.ime aJ.1.o-tted to you. The. t~me gltarL-ted ~ttL.c-l be dc.penden,t t060mc. ex-ten. on the.. nM-Me 0 b th.e --Lte.m unde.fL cU.-6 c.uo-6--ton, ,the. numbefL 06 pe.a pie. ({Jho LU..L6 h to.be he.aJtd, and the length 06 the agenda. &f~ I I fdPORT ANT: ..I -" AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1987 1 i I. P~EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:30 PoMs, Civic Center Council Chambers II. ROLL CALL "R~ TiT "\r III. ~PROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of November 17, 1987. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: <qal'l<fl 1"." ~ 1. Proposal by Councilor Reid to form Community Center Advisory Board. V . NEil &-Mr SCELLANEOUS iris INES.S': 1"117 ".8t 1t 17'.. 1" 1. Oral presentation by John Fregonese, Director of Planning, of City's computerized accident reporting systemo 20 Monthly financial commentary for period ending October 31, 1987. 3. Memo from Bikeway Committee recommending amendments to Bicycle Ordinanceo 40 Liquor license for Northlight Restaurant, 36 So 2nd-Street (Gene & Kathy Casternovia)0 5. Memo from Director of Public Works concerning bridge construction across Neil Creek at Ashland Municipal Airport. 6. Memo from Planning Commission concerning annexation on Clay Street (Ordinance setting public hearing later on agenda). 7. Letter from Sabra Hoffman concerning meeting of Human Resources Subcommittee and change in budget calendar. VI. .~~~IC FO~~: Business from the audience not included on the agendao 'r' ~ 1 A..1>f ~.. VIr. ORDINANCES'r RESOL-qT.IONS & ~CONTRACTS: 1. First reading of an ordinance setting a public hearing on a proposed annexation on Clay Street (Albertson Annexation). 2. Second reading by title only of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area (Reeder Annexation) 0 3. Second reading by title only of an ordinance withdrawing recently annexed land from Jackson Co. Fire District No.5 (Reeder Annexation). 4. Second reading by title only of an ordinance rezoning certain recently annexed land, (Reeder Annexation) 0 5. Second reading by title only of an ordinance relative to street plugs and reserve stripso 60 Resolution changing banking signature cards. '" .'. . .. VIlI. '. . '''-~ ,,-,. "OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNC~ILMEMBERS J Jrx. ADJOURNMENT (Reminder: Goals Session December 11& 12, 1987) ; ) 1 ) 1 f t 1 Attachments: 1. Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees. -" ......~ ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL November 17, 1987 Mayor L. Gordon Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Elerath, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Laws and Arnold were present. Reid pointed out that the last sentence of the second paragraph on page four related to the discussion of liquor licenses and property tax payments, not the ensuing discussion regarding persons charged with crimes. Acklin moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 1987, as corrected; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: James Watson Mayor Medaris introduced Mr. James Watson, the recently Hospital Admin. appointed Administrator/CEO of Ashland Community Hospital and said he has the total support of the Mayor and Council. Mr. George Gwinnutt, B.P.A., was not able to attend the meeting as previously planned. AWARD PRESENTATION: Computer-Aided Dispatch System PUBLIC HEARINGS: Peachey Road Annexation Mayor Medaris presented an award to Police Chief Lively which the City received from the League of Oregon Cities for second place recognition of an excellent computer-aided dispatch system. A memo from the Planning Commission was read recommend- ing approval of a request from Lyle Reeder, 1660 Peachey Road, for annexation and zone change of property at the same address. It was noted that findings, conditions and a staff report were attached, along with a letter from Jackson Co. Planning Dept. in support of the annexation, which was made a part of the record. Planning Director Fregonese said the land is almost all surrounded by the City limits and located between Peachey Road and Bristol Street. The Planning Commission recommended it be rezoned to R-1-10. City Administrator Almquist pointed out that about '20' of the unpaved portion of Bristol St. abutting the lot would need to be dedicated for street purposes and made a condition of the annexation. Fregonese agreed. Wally and Rose Ramsay, 990 Terra, have signed an earnest agreement for the purchase of 1.48 acres of the lot with Lyle Reeder, owner, contingent on annexation approval, and wish to build a single-family home in the future. Mr. Ramsay noted the property is 2.48 acres, 11/17/87 P. 1 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 1~/i7/87 P. 2 PUBLIC HEARING: Peachey Road Annexation (Continued) not 2.58. Elerath asked if cutting Bristol Street for utilities would be a problem, and Mr. Ramsay said they didn't know when they would be able to build, so probably not. The public hearing was closed and the City's new Assistant Planner, Bill Molnar, was introduced. On question from Acklin regarding dedication of the additional 20' to bring Bristol St. to a full width of 47', Fregonese said it would be added to the conditions and the Ramsay's were in agreement. Councilor Reid moved to adopt the findings and conditions of the Planning Commission; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Annexation Ordinance First reading of an ordinance annexing 2.48 acres of property at 1660 Peachey Road to the City of Ashland. Laws moved to second reading; Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Ord. Withdrawing from Jackson Co. Fire Dist. 5 First reading of an ordinance withdrawing recently annexed property at 1660 Peachey Road from Jackson Co. Fire District No.5. Acklin moved to second reading; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. . Rezoning Ord. First reading of an ordinance rezoning property at 1660 Peachey Road from RR-5 to City of Ashland R-1-10. Laws moved to second reading; Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REMONSTRANCES: Ashland Y.M.C.A. A letter was read from Carol Jensen, Executive Director Community Block of the Ashland Y.M.C.A. requesting approval to apply Grant Funds for Community Development Block Grant funds through the Request City to help construct Phase #1 of the Y.M.C.A. facility. The Y.M.C.A. anticipates having approxi- mately half of the necessary funds and is requesting $230,000. Carol Jensen gave an overview of the project to be located on Y.M.C.A. property next to the their City Park and the Rogue Valley Manor's soon to be constructed 40-unit senior citizen complex. It will include a child care center and provide facilities to low-to-moderate income families. John Fregonese explained how the grant process works and said it would be administered by the City of Ashland for compliance with Davis-Bacon regulations. The grant application will be prepared by a private consultant paid by the Y Board of Directors. He said a public hearing would be held, possibly on December 15th, after which the Council would make a decision. Laws moved to give preliminary approval to proceed with the grant application, Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. 11/17/87 P. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 11/17!S7 P. 3 PUBLIC FORUM: (Continued) Watershed Enhance- Public Works Director Allen Alsing told Council of a ment Grant recently formed Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board to which application can be made for funds to build a permanent settling pond for the sluicing of Reeder Reservoir. Reid moved to place the item on the agenda and Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. City Administrator Almquist reminded Council that a permanent settling pond was one of their goals for this year. Arnold moved to authorize staff to prepare and submit the grant application; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris led the singing of "Happy Birthday" to Regina Stepahin, former President of the Chamber of Commerce. There being no further comment from the audience, the public forum was closed. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Street Plugs/ A memo from Assistant City Engineer Jim Olson was Reserve Strips reviewed which explained the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code concerning street plugs or reserve strips. P.W. Director Alsing explained that a street plug is a one-foot wide strip of. land located at the end of a street which terminates upon undeveloped land through which the street might logically extend, and controls access onto that street. There are still many of these strips owned by the City. The amendment provides that the strip will be automatically dedicated for public use when the street has been extended, and applies retroactively to existing street plugs where the streets have been extended and dedicated for public use. The ordinance was read and Acklin moved to second reading. Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Peachey Rd. Annex. Ordinances providing for the annexation, rezone and withdrawal from Jackson Co. Fire District No. 5 of property located at 1660 Peachey Road were first read earlier in the meeting. Transfer of Appropriations A resolution transferring appropriations within funds to meet requirements of wage, salary and employee benefit settlements was read. Laws moved to adopt the resolution, Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Reso. #87-46) 11/17/87 P. 3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 11/17/87 P. 4 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: (Continued) Agreement to A resolution,was read authorizing the Mayor and City Widen Glenn St. Recorder to sign an agreement with Southern Pacific Railroad Crossing Transportation Co. for the widening of crossing number C-429.90 on Glenn Street. The agreement provides for the crossing to be widened to 36 feet, the width of Glenn Street, with the City and S.P. Transportation Co. sharing the cost. Arnold moved to adopt the resolution, Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Reso. #87-47) Police Dept. ~alary Increases A memo from Police Chief Vie Lively was read request- ing a salary increase for supervisory employees of the Police Department, to maintain the pay relationships in light of a 3% wage increase for non-supervisory employees on July 1, 1987 and January 1, 1988. The resolution was read and Arnold moved to adopt. Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Reso. #87-48) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Heat Pump Retrofit Councilor Elerath expressed concern about the heat pump Program retrofit program and asked that it be delayed until a meeting or conversation with Dr. Tsongas, author of an article in the Solar Energy Asso~iation of Oregon News- letter regarding heat pumps, cou~d be held. Planning Director Fregonese said he will talk to Dr. Tsongas and explain our program of heat pump retrofit and weatheri- zation and report back to Council. Laws suggested Elerath be in on that conversation. Community Ctr. Board Public Access Television Acq. of Property for Downtown Pkg. Land Zoning Councilor Reid expressed interest in pursuing the formation of a Community Center Board. Arnold asked that it be placed on the agenda for a future meeting and have people in attendance who are willing to serve on that board. Councilor Reid said she had read the rough draft of the public access television proposal and if it will be a budget item, it should be looked at, prior to the beginning of the budget process. Reid would like to discuss purchasing available lots for downtown parking, either in executive session or at a regular meeting of the Council. vJV Councilor Elerath asked that ,~ be brought up-to-date on what land in the City is ioned for which uses, and where building has been done in comparison to permits issued. Fregonese will comply with this request. 11/17/87 P. 4 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 11/17/87 P. 5 ~ )4fI OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: (Continued) Planning Corom. Councilor Laws asked that the Planning Commission Minutes & Maps minutes be included with the packets for public hearings. Acklin asked that a map of the area also be included. Goal-Setting Session Study Session City Administrator Almquist reminded Council of the goal-setting session scheduled for December 11 and 12 at Ashland Hills Inn. A study session was scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 1987 to discuss alternative street funding mechanisms, one of the Council's goals. Almquist will call to remind Council of this meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 11-17-87 P. 5 '~emorandum November 20, 1987 mo: Brian L. Almquist, City Administrator Jtf rom: ~ubjttt: MONTHLY FINANCIAL COMMENTARY Robert D. Nelson, Director of Finance OCTOBER 31, 1987 Electric Utility The Electric Utility Fund is performing well and no problems for the current fiscal year are foreseen. Water Quality Water revenues likely will fall short of last year's record, but this fund is still performing very well. No fiscal problems are expected during 1987-88, and probably not in 1988-89. General Fund As indicated last month, the General Fund's trends are favorable, at least for the remainder of the cqrrent fiscal year. Revenue Sharing The U. S. Court of Appeals has scheduled arguments concern~ng sequestered Federal Revenue Sharing dollars, and the date 1S N~vember 24. Insofar as Ashland is concerned, the amount at stake is about $12,000. Hospital Fund Due to a computer conversion, the Hospital's financial statements will be a few days late. However, preliminary results indicate a sharp improvement over the past three months. Airport Fund The Airport Fund will need a supplemental budget, because both revenues and expenditures will be increased under the new agreement. On balance, this fund's fiscal strength will be enhanced by the new arrangements. Respectfully submitted, RObef:!-;elson Director of Finance RDN/td cc: Hon. Mayor & City Council Nan Franklin, City Recorder James R. Watson, Hospital Administrator ~emorandum November 25, 1987 mo: Brian L. Almquist '~ Jtf rom: /) Allen A. Alsing ~ubjtrt: Recommendation from Bike Committee The Ashland Bike Committee, at its meeting of November 23, 1987, voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that Chapter 11.52 of the Ashland Municipal Code, which relates to Bicycles, be modified as indicated on the attached draft. The main purpose of the proposal is to bring the existing ordinance into conformance with the Oregon State Vehicle Code. The most controversial section is the requirement for an audible warning device. Proposed changes have been double underlined for easy identification. Would you please place this item on the next agenda? .\" ~ ..;; c. " l'". ;> AtJ ORDI\JA:ICE Arv~Er'JDING i\S}-iLA~JD I\fUNICIPAL CODE TO I\r.ODII;'Y ANY l\E-E~\ll\.CI\ I.\~ ITS E~JTI~ETY C}1/\PTER 11.52, vJliICH HELi\. TES .ro BICYCLES. TH.E PEOPLE OF 'THE CI rry O~F ASHLAf~D DO OHDAIN AS F01LO\J\JS: SECTI 1. Ashland ~unicipal Code, Chapter 11.52, is hereby amended so as to read In its entirety as follows: "Cw\PI1EF{ 11.52 J3ICYCLES~. OI~DINA~CE f'JO. Sections: 11.52.010 Definitions 11.52.020 Equipment 11.52.030 Regulations 11.52.040 Right--of-way 11.52.050 2esponsibility of ent or Guardian 11.52.060 Accidents 11.52.070 Bicycle License ~equired 11.52.080 Issuance of License 11.52.090 License Tags - Registration Cards 11.52.100 License Fee 11.52.110 Penalties 11.52. 010 Definitions. The following vJord~) al1d phrases, \vhen used in this Chapter shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, have the follow- ing meanings: -," A . "Bicycles" means every device propelled exclusively by humarl power upon which any person may ride and is designed to travel with not mOl"'e than three \Nheels irl contact wi t~n tlle [~ound and v'lhich 8~re more t11aL_ l4 inches in diameter. -4 B. tfBicycle HOl1te n1earlS a plJblic \'Yay, such as a sidew8_1k. not part of a highway, that is designated by official signs or markings for ~se by pedestrians and bicyclists. &. C . fI .B i c y c 1 e IJa n e" In earl s t hat p C1. r' t 0 f t [1 e h i f~C r.. Vi a y , 011 () r.. ;-- --- a ~djacent to the roadway, designated by official signs or markings for ~..- ~se by persons riding bicycles. D. "~\idir1g" is the act of propelling the bicycle by rnectns . other than pushing it with the handse .. E. "Onerclting" is the act of hc\.ving one or more feet on tn~ ... . ... ~edals to prop~l the bicycle. ... ~~ For statutory provisions requiring people riding bicycles to obey motor vehicle traffic regulations, see o~s 483.034 -1- ......./ ) ~~ ~ ~ F. "F\ental Agency" is any perSOY1, firm, co-partner'ship, association or corporation engaged in the business of offering for rent, and renting, bicycles for use by members of the public. 11.51.020 Equipment. The following equipment is required on all bicycles and it is unlawful to operate a bicycle without its having such eql1ipment: A. "Bra}\es" Br'a}{es adequate to control tlle movemel1t of and to stop and hold such bicy~le. B. "Ligh tEl" No bicycle shall be permi tted on any bicycle route, lane, street, or any other highway between thirty (JO) minutes after sunset and thirty (30) minutes before sunrise without a clear, white light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from the front for not less than five hundred (500) feet, indicating the approach or presence of the bicycle, and also a red light or refleqtor mirror visibl for three hundred (300) feet from the rear; said lights, or reflectors, must be attached to tri8 bicycle OI", in the c.llterrlative, an arIl1 ligllt rray be used which may be placed on either the arm or the leg of the bicycle rider. C. "AlJ.dible Sip::naling Device" A bicycle rider u.sing arlY sidewa ~st have an aud i bIe s igna.l ing dev ice and mu st VJ8~rn pede str ians t11e'v .. ~re approaching from the rear, and at a distance to allow the pedestrian . lo move to the right in order to allow passage of the bicyclist on the .-- ' ~eft of the pedestrian. (Appropriate signs will be placed informing pedestrians of this procedure.) 11.52.030 ~egulations. The following regulations apply to the riding and operation of a bicycle. A. "2=<iding 011 ~idewall\:81 in Central 13usiness District "No person shall ride or operate any bicycle on a sidewalk in the central business district or commercial zone. B. "I~acing" 1\ro person shall engage in, or cause others to be engaged in, a bicycle race upon the streets or any o~her public property of this City without permissi~n of the Chief of Police. Ma~or race~ \. ~nvolving closure, or re-structuring of city streets must be presented to the City COltrlcil tr~ough the Chief of Police. c. "ri,~etr1od of Ridirlg" A person shall not ride a bicycle other than wi th his/p~e~ feet on the pedals and facing the front of the bicycle, ~' ~o bicycle shall carry more persons at one time than the number for whict it is eqtlipped. -2- 'l. ~. D. "Carry in{; Art icle s " No per'son opera tirig a bicycle shall carry any packages, bundles, or articles which prevent the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars and in full control of said bicycle. E. "rrraff ic Reg'ula tions It The use of a bicycle in the City shall be subject to all of the provisions or laws of the State and the laws of the City, including those applicable to the driver of motor vehicles, except as to the latter, those provisions that by their very nature have no application; and bicycles when ridden on a street or high- way shall be ridden at the right-hand side of the street or highway and within five feet of the curb when possible, arld shall pass to the right when meeting vehicles. I;'. "Speed on 13icycle I~outes" ~\~O bicycle sh.all be ridden 011 a bicycle rout~ at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the ~ircumstances when approaching a pedestrian. .... G . "R id ing A br'ecl it /I >J 0 per s on shall r ide a bicycle upon any street, highway, bicycle route or lane in the City abreast, or 8i~e-by- side of any other person so riding or propelling a bicycle when it interferes or impedes the normal and reasonable movement of traffic or = - ~' nedestr ians. " '1' - H . " }{ i t C Ii in g 0 rl V e hie ~ ,~ S Jl I~ 0 per's 0 n, Vv hi 1 e rid in gab icy c 1 e , shall in any way attach him/herself or the bicycle to any other moving \Tehicle. I . "Tal\: ing or IT s in~~ VI i thou t PerIni s s i orl" N 0 per s on shall take or use any bicycle without the consent of the owner. J. Riding While Intoxicated" It is unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle on any street, highway, ~icycle lane or route of the City while under the influence of ~ny intoxicants. 1<.. "Par}:ing" ~\Jo person shall parl{ a bicycle upon a street, other than in the roadway and against the curb, or in a rack provided for the purpose of supporting bicycles, or on the curb in a manner so as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. When a parking rack is provided, no person shall park a bicycle except in such rack and within a distance of tlrree hundred (JOO) feet of such rack. 11.52.040 ~ight-of-~ay. The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway, bicycle lane or route, building or atherwise approach- ~ ing on a sidewalk, and upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right- -J- . .!, '. ...'\ of-way to all vehicles or bicycles approaching on such roadway that are so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. ~ 11.52.050 Responsibility of Parent or Guardian. The parent or guardian of any child shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter. 11.52.060 Accidents. The operator of any bicycle involved in an accident resulting ,in injury, death, or damage to personal property shall within seventy-two (72) hours file a written report of such accident with the police department. 11.52.070 Bicycle License Required. No person shall operate a bicycle upon the streets, lanes or routes of the eity unless such bicycle has been licensed as provided for in this Chapter. A non-resident who has complied with the bicycle registration provisions of the city or county in which they are a resident may operate a bicycle without having first acquired an Ashland bicycle license. 11.52.080 Issuance of License. The police department, rental agenc' or a cycle shop in Ashland, and designated as approved by the police departrnentA, is authorized and directed to issue, upon written applicationv bicycle licenses which shall be valid for the life of the bicycle from the ,. J date of issuanc~, as long as the license is clearly legible and the owner- ship of the bicycle is not~ansferred io another. When a bicycle that is licensed pursuant to "t11is Crlapter is sold or transferr~ed to anot11er per'\sor who is also a resident of the City, then the new owner of such bicycle shall, within thirty (30) days from the date of transfer, acquire a new license. ~esignatcd agencies or shops shall report such transactions to . ~he police department each month with the appropriate fees and forms. _ 4 11 . 52 . 090 License Tags - ;'.~ eg;istr'a ti or1 Cards. The City shall pr ov id license tags together with a r istration card for each bicycle license pursuant to this Chapter. The license tag shall have numbers stamped thereo~ in numerical order, beginning with number 1; shall have the name of the 5ity printed thereon; and shall be suitable for attachment to the bicycle at a place designated by the Chief of Police. The police depart- ment shall keep a record of the information for each bicycle licensed in order to assist with potential theft of such bicycles. -4- -' . . , 0' '. ... ,.'t'::o, ~: 11.52.100 License Fee. Each bicycle license shall be issued upon compliance with the foregoing provisions and upon the payment to the City of the sum of two dollars ($2.00) for each bicycle licensed. -4 Damaged and/or illegible licenses maybe replaced upon payment to the City of the sum of fifty cents (50~) so long as the ownership of the bicycle has not changed since the purchase of the current license. 11.52.110 Penalties. A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter is, upon conviction thereof, punishable as prescribed in Section 1.08.020. B. Upon conviction, the court may, in addition to any other penalty, order that the bicycle that was used at the time of the offense be impounded until such time as may appear just and reasonable. The foregoing Ordinance was first read at a regular meeting of the Cornman Council held on the day of , 1987, and passed to its second reading and duly adopted on the ____ day of 1987. day of , 1987 Dated this J APP.l\ OV ED: r~A y OI~ ATTEST: CITY R.EC OF\DEl\ - 5- ~' - , .lb..-...d..J;... _.,,_._~,....... 'f'-'._=---~ 1!. ~tmllrandum November 23, 1987 mo: Honorable Mayor and Council JIf rom: ~ubjetf: Vie Lively, Chief of Police Liquor License Application An application for a Restaurant license, flew outlet, has been received from Gene and Kathy Casternovia, dba Northlight Restaurant, 36 So. Second St. The background investigation on the applicants has been completed and I recommend approval of the application. VL:mm . .' , ~emnrandum December 1, 1987 ijf 0: JIf rom: Honorable Mayor and Council Vie Lively. Chief of Police \ l~ ~ubject; Liquor License Application An appliCation for a Restaurant license, new outlet, has been received from Glenn "Beasy" McMillan, Jr. dba Thai Pepper Hestaurant, 84 No. Main St. The apl:Jlicant is currently licensed to operate three other restaurants in Ashland and I recommend approval of this application. VI..:mm . " , )THjl. .II :0 ~~ /1 ~ STATE OF OREGON OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION Return To: , :I. .~ICATION GENERAL INFORMATION (THIa SPACE IS FOR OLCC OPPICIE WE) \ppticatton is being made for: :J DISPENSER. CLASS A J DISPENSER. CLASS B :J DISPENSER. CLASS C .J PACKAGE STORE . ~ RESTAURANT _ :J RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE ] SEASONAL DISPENSER ] WHOlESALE MALT BEVERAGE & WINE ::l WiNERY This application form coats $5.00. A non-refUndabte processing fee is ....... when you submit this completed form to the Commls8ion (except for Druggist and Health Cant Facility Licenses). The fiUng of this application does not commit the Commission to the granting of the license for which you are applying nor does it permit you to operate the business named below. \\ :}.... \ };.I . ' No. 16 3 8 6 fr~(\it ""tJ;~U (THIS SPACE . FOR ern OR COUNTY ... NOTICE TO CITIES AND COUNTIES: Do not consider this applica- tion unless it has ~ stamped and signed at the left by an OLCC representative. o Add Partner o Additional Privilege o Change location o Change Ownership o Change of Privilege o Greater Priviktge o Lesser Pr~U RECEIVED fit New Out~~ CONTROL COMM o Other THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNTY COMMISSION. OR COUNlY COURT OF (Name of City 01 County) RECOMMENDS THAT THIS LICENSE BE: GRANTED _ JON DENIED C:: 1-,1987 DATE BY UCENSE DMSJOII (Signatu....) TITLE :AUTION: If your operation of thiS busrness c;epends on your receiving a liquor license. OleC cautions you not to purchase. remodel. or start constructton unttl your license is granted. 1. Name of Corporation. Partnership, or Individual Applicants: 1) =* --7",fT'd( !,Je 2l ~ ~ 5) 6) (EACH PEf\50N LISTeD ABOVE MUST FILE AH tNOtV1OUAL HISTORY AND A FINANCIAL STATEMENT) -r~A l' t ~'i"fl ~ 'I 2. Present Trade Name 3. New Trade tQme ... Premises address 5, BUSiness malting address Was premises previously licensed by Olee? I, "yes. to whom: ~ Typeof~ --.........-... l Will you have a manager: Yes_ N~ (ManIIger ..... fill out IndMdual History) . .OlCC representat,ve m,king investlga. t'-?n may contact: 41" ll&\' h1 (Aod'na} 1. Win MyOne else not. signIng t~hare in the ownership or receive.. weentag. of profits Of' bonus from the buSlIless? Yu_ No.:::::::::: t>.. h \ d I, What is the toca. govemin~ body where your premises '5 located? S d 1\ . .....-::> 1'1-"- of City 01 County) ~~\.f M(1", I ~ \~,,j 42>'2.~ 40l. ~S8Q (Tel, No, - ftOIftI.~. ........... .UTlON: The AdminIstrator of the Oregon liquor ContrO! Commission must be notified if you are contacted by anybody offering to influence the Commission on your behalf. Applicant(s) SIgnature (In case Of corporation. duly authorized offIcer thereof) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) ,I..... _ oCel~ )""' 145ot~ (1-12) \ 6) J JlHemnrandum November 25, 1987 ijI 0: Brian L. Almquist JIf rom: J!. Al AIsing ~ubjett; Proposal to Relocate Bridge At the time that the Ashland Airport was planned, it was envisioned that the entrance would be from E. Main Street and land was obtained for that purpose. As plans proceeded, it was determined that a better entrance would be from the Dead Indian side and the final development utilized Dead Indian for that purpose. As the general area began to develop and Ashland Hills was constructed, the Airport Master Plan consultant recognized the economic value of a pathway for airport users between the airport and Ashland Hills. The present Master Plan includes such a link and the Airport Commission has for several years looked for ways to implement this element of the Plan. The Commission has felt that the project could best be developed in a cooperative effort by the City, County, Ashland Hills, and the FBO. Ashland Hills has indicated a keen interest and would be involved in development of a paved pathway from E. Main Street to its restaurant/motel complex. Jackson County would be involved in a pathway along E. Main Street between the airport access and the Ashland Hills property. The County recently indicated that a bikeway along E. Main Street is its second highest bikeway priority and has completed engineering design work and has submitted a grant request to the State for this project. The City and the FBO would be involved in construction of a footbridge over Neil Creek and an aircraft tiedown area adjacent to the creek on the south side of the runway. The most expensive part of the City's portion of the project will be the footbridge. A number of alternatives have been investigated and it appears that the most economical approach would be to relocate a bridge which is presently at the Lithia springs property. We do not have a .record of when this bridge was constructed but we know that it has not been used for over forty years. It is steel and could be moved and rehabilitated rather inexpensively. Major costs at the Neil Creek site would be the new abutments. The Airport Commission would like to know the Council's feeling concerning this proposed relocation. ~emnrandum November 23, 1987 ijIo: City Council ~ rom: Planning Commission ~ubjett.: Albertson Annexation - Clay Street Please schedule a public hearing concerning this annexation request. Enclosed please find the Staff Report, Planning Commission meeting minutes, and recommended findings for adoption. Conditions 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 should be deleted from the findings since they dealt with a previously submitted site review. The Planning Commission is presently processing another site review for this property. ~j ~; Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on the following request with respect to the ASHLAND LAND USE ORDINANCE will be held before the ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL on the 18th day of ~ovember 1986 at 7:30 ~ at the ASHLAND CIVIC CENTER, 1175 East MaIn Street, Ashland, Oregon. At such Public Hearing, any person is entitled to be heard. If you have any questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact the Ashland Planning Department, City Hall, at 482-3211, ext. 253. J:; ~.- . "':::::. ~~;- ~,1c1) . -- ~. ~.. ... .-- ---=~'~~=~~=--"="'~-=~'5~~ _...;'..__.., . "'::':"'-...h.-. .' . r >.j . J ~ 1]1.}~~.,'<.,//~1: . .'. . .. -'~'.._--'-.'7.-.-.'--------."'~~ .''----::---.. ....... ..----7--.-..~<.""'..>".. .r.,; ~ ,.' ..' : r-:-~. 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I 1/ 0., ~ ~ f: ::z ~ ~ PLANNING ACTION 86-100 is a request for annexation, zone change and site review to change 9.8 acres of RR-5 County zoned property to R-I-3.5 City zoned property and to develop a 122-unit senior retirement facility. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Suburban Residential; Current Zoning: RR-5j Proposed Zoning: R-1-3.5i Assessor's Map # lIe; Tax Lot 3100. APPLICANT: Hank Albertson ,i ~/ I ,;. " ORDINANCE NO. 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 A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM JACKSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.5; DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICES AS DIRECTED BY ORS 222.524; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (ALBERTSON ANNEXATION) THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City of Ashland finds that the owners of the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incor- porated herein have consented to the annexation of said land to the City of Ashland. The Council further finds that there are no electors residing in the proposed annexation. SECTION 2. The submitting of the question of the annexation is hereby dispensed with and a Public Hearing is hereby called at the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1175 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, on the 5th day of January, 1988, at the hour of 7:30 P.M., at which time all persons may appear and be heard on the proposed annexation. SECTION 3. Pursuant to ORS 222.524 a Public Hearing shall be held on January 5, '1988, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1175 E. Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, on the question of withdrawal of certain real property from Jackson County Fire District No.5. All persons may appear before the Ashland City Council and be heard on the question. The real property above mentioned is situated in Jackson County, Oregon, and more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. SECTION 4. In order to schedule a public hearing in a timely manner, the public interest requires that an emergency be declared and this Ordinance shall take effect on its passage and approval by the Mayor. The foregoing Ordinance was first read on the 1st day of December, 1987 and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1987. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of December, 1987. L. Gordon Medaris Mayor ~_._---- Exhibit "A" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held by the Ashland City Council on January 5, 1988 at 7:30 P.M., in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street on the following subject: Proposed annexation, withdrawal from Jackson County Fire District No. 5 and rezoning of property located North of 289 Clay Street between Highway 66 and East Main Street, comprised of tax lot 3100 of assessor's map no. 39 1E lIe and containing 9.8 acres. (Hank Albertson, applicant) All interested persons are hereby called upon to appear at said hearing to express their views either for or against the above proposal. Written comments will also be received at the office of the City Recorder, Ashland City Hall, during business hours until 5: 00 P.M." January 5 1 1988. by Order of the City Council ,/ C..- ----J - // ~. /; L // j /f · -"---/'Id~...,.,..., ., --;r'~ #--~~_LL.---- Nan E. Fran1<.lin / City Recorder PUBLISH: Daily Tidings December 18 and 25, 1987 ~r ,) Sabra Hoffman 345 Scenic Drive Ashland, Oregon 97520 No v emb e r 2 q, 1 987 Ashland City Council City Hall Ashland, Oregon 97520 Dear Council Members, I am concerned that a problem associated with last year's funding of human resources agencies will occur again this year. Representatives from agencies which hadnl t been funded before and werenl t funded last year were offended by the Human Resources Subcommittee's treatment of them. I can understand why. These agency representatives made their respective presentations, yet few subcommittee members posed questioT15 or showed interest in presentations. The appearance, if not the reality, of the subcommittee's process was that the presentations were superfluous, s i Ii C e 5 U b c. 0 mm i t tee me m b e r 5 I m i n d 5, b y and 1 a r gel we rea 1 rea d y mad e u p and the agencies that would be funded in FY'87 would be the same as those that had beell funded in FY'86, This situation is unfortunate, since dedicated agency professionals deserve only respectful treatIuerlt, and I am sure that no one on the subc.ommittee intended to be offensive. I dOll.'t have a solution for this problem. However, I would like to see the subcommittee have a chance to deal with this issue and to consider whether or not we could do things differently. With this in !Uirld, I propose that the Budget Calendar be changed to enable the Human Resources Subcommittee to meet immediately after the first Budget Committee meeting. Sincerely Yours, ~~4~ J4P~~-/~ Sabra. Hoffman . __;'M,.,....<.,~v~'-~:--~~.--:~.~-~..~::..-_.., 'c-:r:"........,._>:1~",:>""!!'."'C~ .. .' . -'~ 'r-' ... ~emnrandum November 23, 1987 ~o: Brian L. Almquist, City Administrator Jff rom: Robert D. Nelson, Direc tor of Finan-:.:.e ~ubjett: CHANGE OF BANKING SIGNATURE CARDS Due to the change in Directors of Finance, we will need authorizations to file new signature cards with banks and savings and loan associations. Attached is a Resolution for Council consideration. It would be best if this matter could be presented' to the Council on December 1, even though the effective date is not until January 1, 1988. If any of the institutions require a different format, there still would be time to make corrections. The same language should suffice for all the following: Benj. Franklin Federal Savings & Loan Association First Interstate Bank Jackson County Federal Savings & Loan Association Klamath First Federal Savings & Loan Association United States National Bank of Oregon (U. S. Bank) Western Bank It should not be necessary to read 'the Resolution more than once, provided that the above list is publicly read, and it is clear that a separate Resolution will be on file for each entity. Respectfully submitted, (Jt+ Robert D. Nelson Director of Finance RDN/td cc: Hon. Mayor & City Council Nan Franklin Jill Turner Resolution No. 87- f A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BANKING DEPOSITORY AND CITY OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO WITHDRAW MONEY THEREFROM RESOLVED, that at anyone or more of its offices, is hereby designated banking depository of the City of Ashland, and the following are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of said City, orders for payment or withdrawal of money: L. Gordon Medaris, Mayor, or in his absence, Donald Laws, Acting Mayor, and by either Nan E. Franklin, Recorder/ Tre~surer, or in her ab~~n~e,.~ill~.Turner, ~~~ectorof Finance/ Ass~stant Treasurer, UIP'en jJ.ul'unS; ;:;;Ll.p-ru/~-;)I/1_./ (LIYL'f)l-{fLt.~11 r. Such authority shall remain in force until revoked by written notice to said bank of the action taken by the Council of the City of Ashland. It is agreed that all transactions between said bank and this City shall be governed by contract as printed on this signature card, deposit slips and other forms; that said account is subject to bank's service charges in effect at any time; that statements, canceled vouchers, deposit slips and other entries may be mailed to this City's address shown on the bank's records; that this City will examine the statement of account, canceled vouchers, deposit slips and other entries within 30 days after delivery or mailing date; and that City will notify the bank in writing within 30 days of the delivery or mailing of any statement of account, canceled vouchers, deposit slips, or other entries of any forgeries or other apparent discrep- ancies; or failing to do so, the said statement of account, canceled vouchers, deposit slips and other entries will be considered correct for all purposes and this City will hold the bank, its officers and employees, harmless from any and all liability whatsoever. All prior authorizations are hereby superceded. RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect on January 1,1988. the foregoing resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ashland on the day of 1987. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder day of , 1987. SIGNED and ~PPROVED this L. Gordon Medaris Mayor ,. / CITY OF ASlfLAND SENIOR PR()G.R~l Board Meeting November 4, 1987 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. at the Hunter Park Center by Chair ~~vis Cloutier. Board members in attendance were Miles Armstrong, Lois Banke, George Foster, B. J. Holland and Don Laws. Also in attendance was Program Director Barbara Dunlap. HANDOUTS Dunlap passed out copies of a 10/19 memo from Mayor Medaris regarding use of City stationery. She also distributed copies of the OREGON ROADS NEwSLETTER article which described taxi discount programs in various cities in Oregon. Copies of these documents are attached. MINUTES Minutes of the October 7th board meeting were approved. BOARD VACANCIES Cloutier announced that the terrnsof Lois Banke and George Foster will expire at the end of 1987. Each has agreed to serve another term. She will pass this message on to Mayor Medaris and ask him to appoint another council liaison to fill the vacancy left when Beverley Bennett resigned her position. DIROCTOR'S REPORT Dunlap announced that the Governor of Oregon is sponsoring a Conference on Aging on March 7,8 and 9. She distributed delegate application forms and asked board members to share them with an older person, advocate or caregiver who might be able to represent the senior population of Southern Oregon at the conference. A copy of the form is attached to these minutes. Dunlap stated that the application forms are to be mailed to the RVCOG Aging Program where a screening committee will choose 21 people to attend the conference as delegates from Jackson and Josephine counties. She anticipates a public forum will be held to identify issues to be brought to the conference 0 Dunlap shared with the board that she attended a Transit Association Conference last week. She reported that questions have been raised regarding inclusion of residents of long-term and foster care facilities in the taxi program. She will also be attending an Oregon Transit Association board meeting later this week. She reported that during October 504 rides were provided through the Taxi Discount Program. This included 22 wheelchair van rides. The ticket cost to the program was $1,184.00. Dunlap asked the board to give input regarding her plan to ask ACCESS to provide a person or funds to pay an Ashland outreach worker to man the low-income fuel assistance program this year. The service is provided elsewhere in the county by ACCESS but Ashland has historically provided it gratis. Due to present work load, it is not possible this year. Board members agreed. Administration of the taxi discount program has been more time conswning that had been anticipated. Some of the grant money needs to be used for these costs. . . T DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONT.) Ashland YMCA has requested a letter of support from the Senior Program indicating how seniors might use their proposed new building. After discussing the request board members concluded that a letter should include comments indicating that while we see no immediate unmet need by seniors, it would be a good addition to the community as a whole and that we look forward to the addition of a swimming pool which would be used by seniors. Dunlap shared a request received from Frank DtEntremont, Community Services Volunteers, regarding a group of college stl1dents who wish to serve Seniors in Ashland. She will discuss this further and perhaps suggest involv~~ent with the meals-an-wheels or ,crisis intervention programs. Laws suggested that the Senior - Program should be involved in the supervision of the proposed student activities. Dunlap reviewed a draft of the proposed 188/189 budget. She is proposing the increase of time for Outreach work from 0.5 to 1.0 FTE. She will also request increased funding from the cigarette tax moneys and from the COG Aging Programs. This budget will be presented to the city by January 1. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON No report There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lois Banke - ~"'---T--'- --- ~ -.---.- .. ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes November 4, 1987 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Terry Grant at the Ashland Community Center. Members present were Terry Grant, Lorraine Whitten, George Kramer, Margaret Dode, Jim Lewis and Maxine Colwell. Also present were Associate Planner John McLaughlin and Secretary Sonja Akerman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lewis moved and Kramer seconded to approve the Minutes of the October 7, 1987 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORTS PA #87-140 Conditional Use Permit Corner of pioneer and "C" Streets Barbara Mumblo McLaughlin presented the Staff Report, explaining the applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit for the temporary use of the property located at the corner of pioneer and "C" Streets to be used as a Christmas tree lot. No problems have emanated in the nine years the applicant has used this site. Kramer moved and Dode seconded to approve this application. Motion passed unanimously. PA #87-147 Conditional Use Permit Corner of North Main and Church Streets Lorrin Lambert McLaughlin explained this application is also for the temporary use of the property to be used as a Christmas tree lot. The location proposed is on the corner of Church and North Main Streets. Kramer moved and Whitten seconded to approve this application. Motion passed unanimously. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes November 4, 1987 Page 2 PA #87-146 Conditional Use Permit 261 West Hersey Street Arthur and Audrey Sochor The applicants are proposing to operate a traveler's accommodation in their home located at 261 West Hersey street. McLaughlin informed the Commission that the Sochors intend to locate two units in the main house and two in the carriage house. Hersey Street is a designated collector street in the Transportation Plan and is scheduled to be paved next spring from North Main to Oak Street. Sochors will probably be required to pave the alley and the parking area. Mr. and Mrs. Sochor, who were present, stated the remodeling plans are designed for handicapped access, both in the main house and the carriage house. They also explained the main house is presently finished with three different types of siding and the carriage house is unfinished, covered only with diagonal boards. They would like to finish the outside of the carriage house with ship lap siding, identical to that of the main house. McLaughlin clarified the fact that the Sochors haa already started the remodeling process and had been issued a building permit, with the approval of Cloer. Windows have been added to give the feeling of verticality. After further discussion, Kramer moved and Dode seconded to approve the application. Motion passed unanimously. (A separate list of sign permits and building permits approved by members of the Historic Commission during the month of October is attached.) McLaughlin then presented proposed plans for the Ashland Teen Center, which includes an addition on the American Legion Hall. He explained that a building permit would be required, but no planning action would be involved. Discussion ensued and the Historic Commission agreed that more details are needed before input could be offered. Although 225 Grant is not in the Historic District, McLaughlin wanted the Commission to be aware that Main Street Development is proposing a 21 unit apartment complex at that location and that if the proposal is approved, the Craftsman house presently occupying the site will be removed. Discussion ensued and it was decided that Lewis and Kramer would meet at the site to determine the condition of the house and hence, if it is indeed worth saving. Kramer stated he would like the' Commission to comment on the fate of the house. . Ashland Historic Commission Minutes November 4, 1987 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Demolition Ordinance. It was noted that the Ordinance amending the Building Code with respect to the demolition of historic structures had its second reading at the City Council" meeting on November 3 (and it did pass). Grant read Cloer's comments to the City Council regarding this proposed Ordinance (a copy of which is attached to these minutes). Sign Ordinance. Kramer stated he had written a letter to Carlyle Stout (Planning Commission Chairman) regarding his thoughts concerning the protection of historic signs, and included a copy of the Sign Code Ordinance from the City of Pasadena, California. To date, he has had no response. McLaughlin stated he will bring up the subject at the next Planning Commission meeting. Lincoln Statue. Lewis reported he had talked with Parks Director Ken Mickelsen and John Fregonese regarding the restoration of the Lincoln statue. The committee will meet in the near future and should be ready to go to the next Park Commission meeting. Perozzi Fountain Marker. Grant said she and John Fregonese will attend the next Park Commission meeting with a rendering of the marker. Historic Area Street Markers. Grant informed the Commission she had received a bid for 120 enamel markers in the amount of $1,950. Historic Registry Nomination. An application was received for the nomination of the buildings located at 105 Bush Street to the National Registry of Historic Places. After lengthy discussion, Kramer moved to inform the City Council that, in the Historic Commission opinion, this application does not contain enough information to determine the significance of the property and its eligibility to the Registry and advises that the applicant do further research and resubmit the nomination with more information to the State Historic Preservation Office. Whitten seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Golden Spike Celebration. McLaughlin stated Patti Acklin had contacted him regarding the celebration of the Golden Spike on December 17. She is in need of help with the last meeting. Dode volunteered to attend. Governor's Conference. Lewis stated he and Kramer had attended the Governor's Conference of the Historic Preservation League of Oregon at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. He presented pictures of the lodge and different arts and crafts, then briefly described the work sessions. ... Ashland Historic Commission Minutes November 4, 1987 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Kramer informed the Commission he will be resigning from the Commission, as he is attending the University of Oregon in Eugene. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ~ Ashland Historic Commission Minutes " November 4, 1987 Page 5 PERMITS APPROVED BY MEMBERS OF HISTORIC COMMISSION OCTOBER, 1987 137 East Main Dennis O'Ryan Satellite Dish 120 Sixth street Pentacosta1 Church Reroof 216 Central George Estrona Reroof 171 Church Mark & Cindy Brown Remodel/Addition 53 North Second Dom Provost Reroof 261 Hersey Arthur & Audrey Sochor Remodel 31 Water Street Floyd Haines Demolition (actually, hole knocked in wall of New Playwrites' Theatre to accommodate door)...Historic Commission approval not required at this point. 57 North Main pinnacle Orchards Sign Permit /: ~' CITY OF ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION CCHfiSSION REGULAR MEETING October 28, 1987 Cha.irmarl Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. at 340 S. Pioneer street. ATrE:NDANCE : Present: Absent: Adams, Crawford, Jolmson, Pyle, Reynolds, Mickelsen, None I . ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TIlere were no addi tions or deletions to t11e agenda. II . APPROVAI. OF MINUTES Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 29, 1987. Commissioner Adams seconded. The "rote \-laS: 5 yes - 0 no III. BILLS AND FINANCE'S A. ~"pproval of prev_io~ month I s disburse~nts Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the previous month's disbursements as indicated by Payroll checks #6299 - 6349 in the amount of $25,963.10 and Payables checks #10337 - 10439 in tIle amount of $87,354.35. Commissioner Johnson seconded. The vote was: 5 yes - 0 riD B. TraI1;.Sfer of ap.propriations; s~eme11ta!y budget Director Mickelsen presented a memorandum to the Commission outlining the routine transfer of appropriations necessary to adjust the department's 1987- 88 budget to cover salary adjustnlents which had been previously approved by the Commission. After reviewing the memorandum, Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Commissioner Adams seconded. The vote was: 5 yes - 0 110 ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION C()fvMISSION Regular fv1eeting - October 28, 1987 PAGE 2 BILLS AND FINANCES Supplelnenta~budget - continued Included wi thin the memorandtun to the Cormnission on the annual transfer of appropriations was an explanation to the Comnission on the possibility that the department may need to request that the Ci ty Budget Committee approve a supplementary budget for the department during tllis fiscal year. He explained that funds which had been allocated to be spent in 1986-87 on capi tal improvenlent projects had not been spent because the projects were not able to be completed in 1986-87. Therefore, the balance of the funds which have been allocated for these projects were carried over into 1987-88 but have to be re-allocated for expenditure in this fiscal year. After brief discussion, Commissioner Adams made a motion to have the Director request a supplemerltary budget if needed. Corrunissioner JOlmso11 seconded. The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no IV . AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ON THE AGENDA A. B~st for arc~eol_ogica_l sturJy ill. L.!j:hia._Park Nan Hannon, representative from the Southern Oregon Historical Society, and Rich Olma, arclaeologist fronl Soutllern Oregon state College, were present in the audience to request that the Cormnission grant permission to them to conduct an archaeological dig on park property near the front entrance of Lithia Park. fv1.s. Harmon made a presenta.tion to the Commission illustrating the importance of the pre-historic and historic aspects of tllat part of the plaza to Ashlarld and the value which gathering more information concerning the history of that area could have to the cOJmmmi ty . Mr. alma explained the specifics of what would be involved in conducting such an archaeolog-ical dig. Director Mickelserl explained that irl speaking wi th Mr. Olma he believed that the archaeological dig could coordir~te with the department's schedule for work in the front of the pclrk this winter. Generally speaking the Commissioners responded favorably to such a coopex-'ative effort. However, the Corrunissioners also expressed some concern that if a test dig was conducted in the areas in which the department would already be working and the results proved favorable tllat there might be some pressure to continue the dig into other areas. l11e Corranission asked for assurance froln Mr. alma tllat he understood that it was tlle Corranission' s primary concern to keep the park at i ts best for use by the general public and by approval of this limi ted rec;p.lest ~uld not want to lead him or the historical society to believe that an expanded dig \AK)uld be approved. Mr. Olma said that he did understand and agreed. wi th the Commission IS posi tion. He said tl-at regardless of wllat the dig found, the Ccmmission would not be asked to allow further digging into the lower park. He said that, in another point in time, if the depc\rtlnent had plans to al ter other areas of the p3rk and further archeological investigation would fit in to e}{istin,g pclrk plans, perhaps another joint venture could be r:>ossible but i t was not assumed. ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION Cot+1ISSION Regular Meeting - October 28, 1987 PAGE 3 f!'ION AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - Archaeological dig - Lithia P?rk Corrmissioner Adams made a motion to allow Rich alma, under the auspices of the Southern Oregon State College Anthropology Department, to c9nduct a limited archaeological exploration at the front entrance of Lithia Park with the rmderstanding that Mr. Dlma would sign as agreement outlining the scope of the project as presented. Cormnissioner Reynolds seconded. l'1le vote was: 5 yes - 0 no V It AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION NOT ON 'mE AGENDA None VI . OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion_Ql~Ylrn.._ So. .-Eio11eer Director Mickelsen said that he had contacted Al Alsing who indicated that the last count that had been made of traffic on So. Pioneer Street was in 1981 and that he 'WOUld like to do a new count. In 1981, seventy seven cars a day were counted. John Fregonese, Director of Planning, said that that count was extremely low and tl1at he :personally would not be opposed to the closing of So. Pioneer Street. Other city officials indicated that they felt differently. Director Mick:elsen said that if the Conunission wanted to seriously consider the option of having So. Pioneer Street closed to vehicle traffic, it would need to request a thorough study of the ramifications to the city in general. Leah Ireland, resident at 130 So. Pioneer Street, was present in the audience to encourage the Couunission to take some action concerning So. Pioneer and not leave the road just the way it is. She related her experience living at that point in the street wllere t11e road turrlS froln paved to unpaved and indicated that she considered tile road very llaZardous and wi tnessed extremely frequent condi tions which she considers very dangerous. She reiterated several particular instances whicll had made her most uncomfortable. In discussion, the Conunissioners considered several options: leaving the street as it is; paving as a standard street; paving and asking that the street be made one 'Way including a walking/bicycle isle; and, asking to have the street closed to vehicular traffic. Generally speaking the Commissioners leaned toward asking that the street be closed so that it could become more a part of the park experience than just another thoroughfare. rION Commissioner Johnson made a motion to request that the City COWlcil authorize city staff to conduct a study on the feasibility of closing So. Pioneer Street to vehicular traffic and to make such information available to both the Parks Cc)mmission and the Council. Conunissioner Adams seconded. Commissioner Pyle said that he believed that when writing the Council to request the study i t should be made clear that the Corronission was seeking infonnation but not makil1g a recommendation at this time. The other Corrmissiorlers concurred. The vote \IaS: 5 yes - 0 no ASHlAND PARKS AND RECREATION Cot+1ISSION Regular Meeting - October 28, 1987 PAGE 4 OLD BUSINESS South Pioneer Street - continued rION Corrmissioner Pyle indicated that tie would like information on bOth options arrl made a motion to have the Director request that the ci ty staff work up cost estimates for paving SOu Pioneer Street. C~mnissioner Johnson seconded. The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no B. .T~~er Trust Projects Director Mickelsen presented cost estimates to the Commission for the two projects which would be presented to the Tayler trust board. Both projects fell within the financial restraints of the possible donation. He indicated that staff had indicated to him that it fel t that the restroom/picnic area project ~Knlld be the more visible and widely appreciated addition to the park. For various reasons, the Commission ultimately decided to present the restroom/picnic area proposal to the trust board as ttleir first priority. During the discussioIl, however, Corranissioner Crawford spoke very strongly in favor of keeping the hillside erosion problem a priority for the C~mnission. The Commission basically agreecl teat hillside erosion would r~nain a priority for the Conmission and trlat, if necessary ,it WOtlld pursue other sources of funding to begin addressing the problem. Director Mickelsen indicated that he would contact Mr. MUnsell to set up a meeting time to present tIle proposals to the trustees. C . Lincoln Schqol Agre~~nt Director Mickelsen indicate<i that the Asrlland School Board had accepted the Lincoln School Development/Maintenance Agreemerlt as written and indicated that the Conunission needed to a'L1thorize tIle Chairman to sign the agreement. rION Commissioner Pyle so moveci. Corranissioner Johnson seconded. The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no D. WOrking plan for entrance to Lithia Park Director Mickelsen presented documentation which he llad received fr~n two tree experts which supported the park horticulturist's opinion that two of the large, old trees at the front entrance to Lithia Park needed to be removed because they were failing and should re considered uhazardous trees." He revie\AJed the plan which had been approved by the Corronission earlier to remove those trees, relocate the sidewalk, and replant large replacement trees 0 He also indicated that he had been working wi th the newspaper, the media, and wi th the Ashland Tree Conunission to let the public Imow that the trees are going to be relnoved and why ~ ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION CCM4ISSION Regular Meeting - O~~Qper 28, 1987 PAGE 5 VII. NEW BUSINESS None VIII. CORRESPONDENCE, cctMJNICATIONS, DIRECTOR I S REPORT A. !1lUlte~_~~rk_Buildirn. usage In a memorandum, Director tw1ickelsen informed the Commission that the departmerlt had beerl receivirlg numerous requests from scout grouI?S which requested using the Hunter Park Building on a regular weekly basis for their meetings. Historically, Commission policy has been that such groul?S could schedule tile building for regular usage in the afternoons but not in the evenings.. Policy has been that no one particular group would be scheduled in the building in the evenings on a weekly basis so that the building could be available to a wider range of groups who might wish to use tIle tluilding on an occasioral basis · flowever, du.e to the number of requests by scout groups which represented a broad spectrUJn of the populatioll of young people in Ashland, Director Mickelsen asked whether or not the C~mnission might like to modify teat policy. He fel t that a modification of policy migl1t improve the utilization of the building. After lengthy discussion, the COl1nnission decided to make two evenings a week available to scout grou:ps to schedule the building for regular meetings wi th the U!lderstanding that two time frames would be set up each evening so that mo!'e than one group could be acconnnodated per evening. The Parks office staff 'NOUld work out tlle schedule as to wrlich evenings to best fi t building usage. B. ~hlar1d High_~gh<?Q.LGrqguatiorl Director Mick.elserl presented a melnorandum to the Commissioners which indicated that he had been contacted by the sc1100l district admirlistration requesting usage of the Bandshell for 1988 High School Graduation. Graduation for the class of 1987 had been held at the Bandshell due to the unavailability of the high school football field. Before granting permission for the graduation exercises in 1988, the Commissioners were interested in knowing whether or not this indicated a policy change for the district and whether or tl1e school board had a policy concerning the location of gradllation. Corranissioner TION made a motion to have the Cc.)lmnission chairmarl wri te a letter to the Ashland School Board inquiring what their policy is concerning the location of lligh school graduation. Connnissioner Johnson seconded. l'he vote was: 4 yes - 0 no (Pyle) ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION CavMISSION B~r Meeting - October 28, .1987 PAGE 6 IX. ITEMS FRCM CCI+lISSIONERS A. Commissioner Pyle - skate'board.!!!g General consensus among the Conmissioners was that there was sufficient public interest expressed at the recent stucly session to warrant furtller investigation concerning building a skateboard facility. No Commissioner spoke in opposition to having such a facility a part of Ashland's park system. It was decided that the Commission's sy~teboard committee would work with City to determine specifics concerning the liability insurance issue. x. NEXT MJNTH I S AGENDA The next Regular Meeting was schedtlled for Tuesday, Novelntl€r 17, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. XI. ADJot~ ReS,Jf .1 Ctflyl)y s;,~itted, IbMJ {5h~J!c(,N Arm Benedict Management Assistant . .' r ,I Wo: Jlft em 0 r n ndum November 13, 1987 Mayor Medaris & City Council JJf rOnt: L . F: . 1< in ,g, ?' ire C [1 i e f 01. R. /<::.. . ~ltbjrtt: HONT:il.,Y F~I=PORT OCTOBER 1987 During the month of Cctobe~, Ashland Fire Department }")esf<)nded LO 9 C alarrTls Dr) calls for serVlce. \ve arlE still rurlr~ing about lOQ6 over 1986. This year on Halloween we responded to less than half the calls that we did in 1986. The Halloween ~part~! seerned to be in control t~his ~lear. In Sep~ember we held an open examination for the position of Battalion Chief. Fire Chief, Don Paul of Ceritral Poirlt, Oregon, flas l)een selected and has accepted the position. We are very pleased, Don will bring many years of experience to the City of Ashland and comes highly recommended.