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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1999 Agenda Packet .... IMPORTANT: OPEN FORUM - The Chair may determine the length of time allocated to each speaker or item. Individuals who wish to have an item placed on the agenda need to address the Commission during this time. The Commission will consider the request and, depending on the nature of the item and other items scheduled on the agenda, the Commission may include the item on the agenda or refer the item to the next appropriate meeting. CITY OF ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STUDY SESSION 6:00 p.m. . Commercial Policies related to Parks AGENDA for the REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 15,1999 @ 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ CIVIC CENTER 1175 E. Main Street I. CALL TO ORDER II. ADDITIONS or DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting - February 15, 1999 B. Special Meeting - February 24, 1999 IV. REVIEW OF FINANCES A. Approval of previous month's disbursements B. Approval of December 31, 1998 Quarterly Financial Statement V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. Open Forum VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion/deliberation on policies related to commercial activities in parks B. Recommendation from golf course Driving Range Site Review Committee C. Recommendation from Calle RFP Committee VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of applications for Youth Activities Levy monies for 1999-2000 B. Approval of 1999-2000 year budgets VIII. COMMUNICATIONS and STAFF REPORTS IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS A. Replacement representative for City Forest Commission X. UPCOMING MEETING DATE(S) and PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS XI. ADJOURNMENT .. NOTES FOR COMMISSIONERS Packet #2 for upcoming Regular Meeting . Corrected Agenda (Ann) A new copy of the agenda is inclosed. Inadvertently had the 1999-2000 year budget item twice on the one you frrst received. Copied this one in pale green so there would be no confusion. . YAL Requests (Emily) From Gun Club Staff learned late on Thursday that the Ashland Gun Club would like its application removed from consideration. You may toss the information included in your packet. . Sandwiches at 5:45 p.m. prior to Study Session Staff will be at the Council Chambers by 5:45 p.m. on Monday. If you would like to a sandwich available for you at that time, please call Emily before Noon on Monday with your order. . Additional information related to commercial activities As a newer Commissioner, Rick indicated that it might be helpful to see the information which has been generated over the past few months related to this topic. How did it all get started? A packet of information arranged in chronological order is included to help get a flow of what has happened to date. . New Information 1. Copy of final draft of Calle RFP proposal documentation 2. 1999-2000 budget docents Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission SPUK~R R~QU~ST IMPORTANT: Any citizen attending a Commission meeting may speak on any issue on the agenda. If you wish to speak, please indicate the following information prior to the meetlna. The Chair will recognize you. The Chair may indicate that you will be allotted a specific number of minutes to speak. The time granted will be dependent to some extent on the nature of the item under discussion, the number of people who wish to be heard, and the length of the agenda. PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE THE FORM INDICATING ON WHICH AGENDA ITEM YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK: I wish to be called on by the Chair to speak on the following agenda item: O~'f... \<M\ \ \)~\C'l\ ~~ Agenda Item: fu.~~~~ ~ ~t- ~ '\)n.~\.~ ~~~ tk1..Da-"\ ~~b I wish to be called on during ~o speak on an item whic~ is NOT on the agenda: . , Topic: ~~ ON 0.~8e -rop~ NAME fc-ct.d W~~f"'\ ADDRESS ~~'\~. Oo.~\o- ~~~~ \ ~e.. '1'iSO\ ~EPRESENTING ~GENCY/GROUP ~~ ~~'\~ Please return this form to Department stag. Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission SPrAKrR RrQUrST IMPORTANT: Any citizen attending a Commission meeting may speak on any issue on the agenda. If you wish to speak, please indicate the following information prior to the meetina. The Chair will recognize you. The Chair may indicate that you will be allotted a specific number of minutes to speak. The time granted will be dependent to some extent on the nature of the item under discussion, the number of people who wish to be heard, and the length of the agenda. PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE THE FORM INDICATING ON WHICH AGENDA ITEM YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK: I wish to be called on by the Chair to speak on the following agenda item: Agenda Item: I wish to be called on during OPEN FORUM to speak on an item which is NOT on the agencla: Jlse 6+ ~ ~ ~61 ~ l~ Polo NAME ViclA k> ~ ~ ADDRESS Jot;-z '"8e-r(ul~ At,.e, ~~d REPRESENTING AGENCY/GROUP ~ O~ ~J.ey f?, {~ U<<.~ Please return this form to Department staff. Topic: A-~ 1rJ1:to .. . ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 340 so. PIONEER STREET ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 COMMISSIONERS: Kenneth J. Mickelsen Director Teri Coppedge JoAnne Eggers Sally D. Jones Rick Landt Laurie MacGraw ~ TEL: (541) 488-5340 FAX: (541) 488-5314 e-maH: ashparksOwave.net MEMORANDUM TO FROM DATE SUBJECT Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners Kenneth J. Mickelsen, Director March 10, 1999 Commercial Activities in Parks The attached information is the cumulative result of a staff brainstorming session. We attempted to list all the kinds of activities which have been permitted in parks which may involve commercial activities. Over the years, these are the guidelines' which have been followed in administering "policy" related to commercial activities in parks. Some of the practices have been in effect prior to any existing staff working for the Department. Staff Opinion. We believe that continuing the practices which have been followed in recent years which pertain to the ordinances discussed would be in the best interest of the parks. We do not believe that prior practices have detracted from the general public's use and enjoyment of our parks. Specifically pertaining to commercial photography and filming, we do not believe that the small photo shoots or filming sessions which have been allowed to take place in Lithia Park until recently have greatly impacted on the public's enjoyment of the park. We cannot recall any instance in which the Department received a complaint or call about this kind of activity interfering with a park visitor's enjoyment of Lithia Park. If larger-scale commercial filming were permitted in parks, particularly Lithia Park, staff does believe that this would intrude upon the public's overall ability to enjoy our park system. If Commissioners are interested in considering permitting larger-scale filming activities, staff would recommend that a committee be formed to work with the filming industry to set up guidelines, rules and regulations, fee structures, and other kinds of things which would be required to set and administer a clear and comprehensive policy. Action Required: If the Commission is prepared to move forward with a decision, a motion would be in order. Suggested Motion: Related to commercial activities in. parks, I make a motion to adopt the exceptions noted to specific City ordinances included in the information accompanying this memorandum as written (or as amended in discussion) as policy, and, to have staff draft a Resolution which can be approved by the Commission at the next Regular Meeting. Nh Home of Famous Lithia Park ! Information Related To commercial Activities In Parks Ordinances and policies The following is a list of city ordinances which have affect on conducting commercial activities in parks. Parts of these ordinances also address activities which may not strictly be considered Mcommercial" activities but include monies exchanging hands in one form or another. There are no easily accessible written policies pertaining to the topics addressed by these ordinances. Over the years, as Individual requests were made to Commissions for waivers or exemptions from the stated ordinance, Commissions have either denied the request or approved exceptions. 5taff has then incorporated these decisions into operational procedures and implemented Mpolicy.M The City Attorney indicates that because there is no easily accessible record of adopted policy, at this time essentially Munwritten policy has been established by common practice." In order to assist the Commission in discussion, listed beneath each ordinance is information which staff has put together as a means of outlining general types or specific kinds of activities which have been approved over the years as exceptions and that staff has been using as guidelines to administer Mpolicy". 1. 10.68.050 SolicitinG. BeGGinG. Prohibited. No one shall solicit fares or beg or publicly solicit subscriptions in any part of the Parks. (Ord. 62655, 1916: Ord. 1948 52, 1978) Exceptions Note . . None This ordinance does not Indicate that the Commission has the authority to make exceptions. . . 2. 10.68.060 sellinG In or near Darks Drohlblted. No one shall sell or offer for sale any article or perform or offer to perform any service for hire In any of the parks without a written permit for such concession properly and regularly granted by the Park Commission. No one shall hawk or peddle popcorn, ice cream, candy, soda water, peanuts, or similar wares within or on any of the park grounds of the city without first securing a permit to do so from the park Commission. (Ord. 625 56,1916) ExC~I1~'cms.. ........ II'lLlthl~tPa"'l< - July 4th Celebrations including the Lyon's Club barbecue O.5.F.A.'s Feast of Will Note: When renovation of Llthia Park was taking place in the early 1980's the front portion of the park was fenced off and activities which had normally been occurring in that area were unable to occur. Once the lower park was opened to the public again, the two exceptions noted above were grand-fathered by the Commission. Outlying parks - Generally speaking, selling has been granted in those parks which have concession facilities as follows: At Hunter Park: . Little League has been permitted to operate a concession each league season and to conduct fund raising activities. . Individuals or groups who rent the ballflelds to put on tournaments may use the concession area by coordinating with Department staff and Little League. . Activities or events which have Department sponsorship may sell at events. t Information related to Commercial Activities in Parks March 11, 1999 Page 2 of 2 At the YMCA City Park: t The YMCA and the Ashland Youth soccer Club have been permitted to run concessions and to conduct fund raising activities. At Park Facilities, I.e. the Meyer Pool and the Hunter Park Building: t Groups or Individuals who rent the facllltles may sell or conduct fund raising activities within the facility. <Note: At Its February 1999 meeting the Commission elected not to place vending machines at the Skate park.> s. 10.68.070 Certain vocations Drohlblted. Solicitors, commercial photographers without permission from the Park Commission, agents, fakirs, peddlers, mendicants, strolling musicians, organ grinders, exhorters, and showpersons shall not ply their several vocations within the park limits. (Ord. 626 S7, 1916) (Note: Of the vocations listed above, the only vocation which the Commission has permitted to utilize the parks has been "commercial photographers." Showpersons rent the Bandshell . on occasion to give performances but, In accordance with ordinance 10.68.050 noted above, no permission has been granted to sell or solicit monies at the Bandshell.> t Small photography or filming sessions which do not require a sizable area, exclusive use of an area, blocking access to paths or trails, supplemental lighting, restricting sound or other Items which would detract from the general use of the park. (Note: this would Include but not be limited to activities such as "field trips" by classes, approved events such as graduation ceremonies, gatherings by Individuals or groups who have reserved park sites for activities such as weddings, family reunions, and company picnics.> ,ij('.".. t Same as for L1thla Park. - ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 340 so. PIONEER STREET ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 COMMISSIONERS: Kenneth J. Mickelsen Director Teri Coppedge JoAnne Eggers Sally D. Jones Rick Landt Laurie MacGraw TEL: (541)488-5340 FAX: (541)488-5314 e-mail: ashparksOwave.net MEMO TO: Park Commissioners FROM: Department Staff' DATE: March 10"', 1999 SUBJECT: Request for support applicants After reviewing the applicants and their speclftc requests the following was detennlned regarding meedng the speclftc guidelines set by the commission: i .. Request Is Group, Group, ReqUest Request ftlls a for Inldal organlzadon or organlzadon or submitted by need that Is not start up progam program Is February 12th. already met. funds. Includes boys broad based r & girls. . YMCA . No Yes Yes Yes No Weekend Adventures ~ YMCA. No Yes Yes Yes No Kids Night Out YMCA . No Yes Yes Yes No \ Parent conference day activities Community No Yes Yes Yes No Works GuldeDne '1 Guideline '2 Guideline '3 GuldeUne '4 Guideline '5 Home of Famous Lithia Park Request Is Group, Group, Request Request fills a for Initial organization or organization or submitted by need that Is not start up progam program is February 12th. already met. funds. Includes boys broad based & girls. SOLO - unable to N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A define if they met criteria because they didn't state what their specific request was. Wilderness No Yes Yes Yes No Charter School Summer Outdoor No Yes Yes Yes No Program Ashland Crew Yes No - Just girls No Yes Yes Inc. LA CASA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In addition the Commission also stated that they would not support uniform requests or official salaries. None of the applicants are asking for this kind of support. The Commission also stated that they would not support continuing groups, organizations or programs that have their own non-profit organization. The YMCA, Community Works, Charter School, Wilderness Program and Crew Inc. are non-profit types of organizations to the best of our knowledge. (At the meeting the Commission may want to determine the non-profit status of each organization). All of the applicants have been informed of the regular Park Commissions March meeting and have been invited to attend to answer any specific questions the Commission may have. Anticipated dollars available in the 1999-2000 Budget for allocation of recreational programs is $16,000. The money for programs would not be available until July 1st, 1999. ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 340 so. PIONEER STREET ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 COMMISSIONERS: Kenneth J. Mickelsen Director Teri Coppedge JoAnne Eggers Sally D. Jones Rick Landt Laurie MacGraw TEL.: (541) 488-5340 FAX: (541) 488-5314 e-maN: ashparksOwave.nel MEMORANDUM TO FROM DATE SUBJECT Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners Kenneth J. Mickelsen, Director March 10, 1999 Commercial Activities in Parks The attached infonnation is the cumulative result of a staff brainstorming session. We attempted to list all the kinds of activities which have been permitted in parks which may involve commercial activities. Over the years, these are the guidelines which have been followed in administering "policy" related to commercial activities in parks. Some of the practices have been in effect prior to any existing staff working for the Department. Staff Opinion. We believe that continuing the practices which have been followed in recent years which pertain to the ordinances discussed would be in the best interest of the parks. We do not believe that prior practices have detracted from the general public's use and enjoyment of our parks. Specifically pertaining to commercial photography and filming, we do not believe that the small photo shoots or filming sessions which have been allowed to take place in Lithia Park until recently have greatly impacted on the public's enjoyment of the park. We cannot recall any instance in which the Department received a complaint or call about this kind of activity interfering with a park visitor's enjoyment of Lithia Park. If larger-scale commercial filming were permitted in parks, particularly Lithia Park, staff does believe that this would intrude upon the public's overall ability to enjoy our park system. If Commissioners are interested in considering permitting larger-scale filming activities, staff would recommend that a committee be formed to work with the filming industry to set up guidelines, rules and regulations, fee structures, and other kinds of things which would be required to set and administer a clear and comprehensive policy. Action Required: If the Commission is prepared to move forward with a decision, a motion would be in order. Suggested Motion: Related to commercial activities in parks, I make a motion to adopt the exceptions noted to specific City ordinances included in the information accompanying this memorandum as written (or as amended in discussion) as policy, and, to have staff draft a Resolution which can be approved by the Commission at the next Regular Meeting. Home of Famous Lithia Park Information Related To Commercial Activities In Parks Ordinances and policies The following Is a list of city ordinances which have affect on conducting commercial activities in parks. Parts of these ordinances also address activities which may not strictly be considered "commercial" activities but Include monies exchanging hands In one form or another. There are no easily accessible written policies pertaining to the topics addressed by these ordinances. OVer the years, as Individual requests were made to Commissions for waivers or exemptions from the stated ordinance, Commissions have either denied the request or approved Exceptions. 5taff has then Incorporated these decisions into operational procedures and Implemented "policy." The City Attorney indicates that because there is no easily accessible record of adopted policy, at this time essentially "unwritten policy has been established by common practice." In order to assist the Commission In discussion, listed beneath each ordinance Is Information which staff has put together as a means of outlining general types or specific kinds of activities which have been approved over the years as Exceptions and that staff has been using as guidelines to administer "policy". 1. 10.68.050 SOlicitinG" BeGGing.. Prohibited. No one shall solicit fares or beg or publicly solicit subscriptions In any part of the Parks. (Ord. 626 55,1916: Ord.1948 52,1978) Exceptions Note . . None This ordinance does not Indicate that the Commission has the authority to make exceptions. . . 2. 10.68.060 sellinG In or near Darks DI'Ohlblted. No one shall sell or offer for sale any article or perform or offer to perform any service for hire In any of the parks without a written permit for such concession properly and regularly granted by the park Commission. No one shall hawk or peddle popcorn, Ice cream, candy, soda water, peanuts, or similar wares within or on any of the park grounds of the city without first securing a permit to do so from the Park Commission. (Ord. 625 56,1916) ExC'~~9"'.......;. 1f1i:t[ttltaPar-k - July 4th Celebrations Including the lyon's Club barbecue O.5.F.A.'s Feast of Will Note: When renovation of lIthla Park was taking place In the early 1980's the front portion of the park was fenced off and activities which had normally been occurring in that area were unable to occur. Once the lower park was opened to the public again, the two exceptions noted above were grand-fathered by the Commission. QutlVlngParks - Generally speaking, selling has been granted in those parks which have concession facilities as follows: At Hunter Park: t little league has been permitted to operate a concession each league season and to conduct fund raising activities. t Individuals or groups who rent the ballfields to put on tournaments may use the concession area by coordinating with Department staff and Little league. t Activities or events which have Department sponsorship may sell at events. . ;,. ~ Information related to Commercial Activities in Parks March 11, 1999 Page 2 of 2 At the YMCA City Park: t The YMCA and the Ashland Youth Soccer Club have been permitted to run concessions and to conduct fund raising activities. At Park Facilities, I.e. the Meyer Pool and the Hunter Park Building: t Groups or individuals who rent the facilities may sell or conduct fund raising activities within the facility. <Note: At its February 1999 meeting the Commission elected not to place vending machines at the Skate Park.> 3. 10.68.070 Certain vocations Drohlblted. Solicitors, commercial photographers without permission from the Park Commission, agents, fakirs, peddlers, mendicants, strolling musicians, organ grinders, exhorters, and showpersons shall not ply their several vocations within the park limits. (Ord. 626 S7, 1916) (Note: Of the vocations listed above, the only vocation which the Commission has permitted to utilize the parks has been "commercial photographers: Showpersons rent the Bandshell on occasion to give performances but, In accordance with ordinance 10.68.050 noted above, no permission has been granted to sell or solicit monies at the BandshellJ ExCfitq~I.9"~:><..... IA Ji:[tfJfa patl. t Small photography or filming sessions which do not require a sizable area, exclusive use of an area, blocking access to paths or trails, supplemental lighting, restricting sound or other Items which would detract from the general use of the park. (Note: this would Include but not be limited to activities such as .fleld trips. by classes, approved events such as graduation ceremonies, gatherings by Individuals or groups who have reserved park sites for activities such as weddings, family reunions, and company picnics.> ..'..............-....... ....... -.................. .....-... ......-_..-..... ......... .... IQ()utIYlng!patks - t Same as for lIthla Park. ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 340 so. PIONEER STREET ASHLAND. OREGON 97520 COMMISSIONERS: Kenneth J. Mickelsen Director Teri Coppedge JoAnne Eggers Sally D. Jones Rick Landt Laurie MacGraw TEL: (541) 488-5340 FAX: (541) 488-5314 e-mail: aahparksOwave.net MEMORANDUM TO Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners FROM Kenneth J. Mickelsen, Director DATE March 12, 1999 SUBJECT Proposed 1999-2000 Department Budgets The attached budgets contain all the items which the Commission indicated during Budget Study Sessions that it would like to have included in the 1999-2000 fiscal year budgets. These specific dollar amounts may change due to the fact that I am still working with City staff on several items which could have some affect on the overall budget. Once all the details have been worked out, I plan to ask that the Commission meet so that I can provide you with any additional information that comes from the work which is ongoing with City staff regarding the Department's budgets. I would anticipate that a meeting will need to be held some time early in April. Required Action: A motion is required to adopt the proposed budgets. Because the budgets may still be subject to significant change, I recommend that the Commission pass a motion which indicates a "contingency. " Suggested Motion: I move to have the Commission approve the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department budgets for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 as presented contingent upon the budgets being brought back to the Commission for review if significant changes are made and prior to having the budgets presented to the City Budget Committee. ~- ~- ~uJ (UL. 6~' If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Home of FamousUthia Park --~~~~~~~~~~-~--~~-~~.__._~.~-~-----~~.~~-~-~~--~-----_........__....---- - - - - (Cu9: p~ ~~~~ .~: ftu-, '. fk-W)~~. .. - Ie ~:' rr...-> · - (j) ~ . c r0 ~ I.lw "t::> ~. ~ wI-o t!fn.L- ~. 1 'M:6 ~ Ihv ~. '. "~~~. ~.h ~.' J'~ .J.uA;.r; ... 1) 0k~: ~~v0W-3~ ~! 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Mickelsen, Director DATE March 15, 1999 SUBJECT Oak Knoll Driving Range and Oak Knoll Clubhouse Driving Range - Some additional information for consideration. If the Commission chooses to move forward with completing construction of the driving range, neighbors have indicated that they may proceed with an appeal to LUBA. The appeal to LUBA will not actually be based on the Commission's decision but on the City of Ashland Planning Department's opinion that the construction of a driving range at Oak Knoll is not a land use issue and therefore does not require a land use hearing. If LUBA determines that the Planning Department was incorrect in its.opinion, it would not mean that the driving range would need to.be torn down but that the Conunission would need to go through the process of applying fora Conditional Use Permit. An application would be submitted to and reviewed by .the Ashland Planning Commission to determine whether or not the driving range meets the criteria for granting a ConditiOl1alUse Permit.. Depending on the Planning Commission' sdecision, either the neighbors or the Conunissioncouldfile an appeal with the City Council for review. The Council Can overturn a Planning Commission decision. If Commissioners would like to move forward with completing the driving range, they may want to take into consideration that the Commission may need to participate in a land use action at some future date. The following would be the worst case scenario: LUBA indicates that the driving range should have gone through the land use process, the Commission undertakes acquiring a Conditional Use Permit with all the steps and turns which are sometimes required, and, ultimately a ruling comes down against the Commission. At that time, the driving range would need to be taken down and an additional cost would be incurred in order to remove it. These comments are not made to influence the Commission's decision one way or another. But, if the Commission chooses to move forward with the driving range, it may also want to take into consideration the fact that it may be committing itself to a land use process at some future date. Home of Famous Lithia Park Driving Range and Clubhouse Memorandum to Commission Page 2 03/15/99 Clubhouse facUity - The Commission approved the construction of a new clubhouse facility which includes removal of the existing clubhouse structure. The goal was to have a new clubhouse facility ready by late spring this year for this year's prime golfing season. However, due to delays associated with decisions related to the driving range which could affect the overall design of the clubhouse, we will not be able to meet the spring completion date for the clubhouse. Staff Opinion: After discussions with Bob Haney, staff recommends that we delay construction of the new clubhouse until next fall. We strongly believe that it would not be in the best interest of the course to have a construction project happening during prime golfing season. Mr. Haney has indicated that he would be interested in opening the present facility for food and beverage service this year if he can obtain the appropriate licenses from the health department. It would be limited to a lunch menu. He would also apply for a beer and wine permit. If Bob can obtain the necessary permits to reopen the kitchen, we could move forward under the same agreement as last year. Bob would be responsible for all costs related to the food and beverage service including payroll and utilities. As in our previous agreement, there would be no rent charged for use of the facility. Staff believes that it is critical to be able to offer some kind of food and beverage service during prime golfing season. As we did last fall, we believe entering into an agreement with Mr. Haney would be an excellent stop-gap measure to carry us through this year.