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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-1027 ADJOURNEDMINUTES FOR THE ADJOURNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 27, 1972 ROLL CALL MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION Special Election Resolution No. No. 72-47 Ratification of Charter Resolution NO. 72-48 Sewer Improve- ment Bonds COUNTY PARTICIP- ATION SPRR/WALKER Crossing Protect- ion The adjourned meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeen in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on the above date at 2:00 p.m. Councilman McCannon was absent; all other members present. Mayor McKeen read and signed two proclamations - one for the approval and ratification of the Charter of 1970, the other for the approval of a Charter amendment for the issuance of Sewer Improvement Bonds not to exceed $295,000. He noted that all Councilmen had copies of the Abstract of the Vote, and that all resolutions should now be read for the canvass of the vote. City Administrator Almquist read Resolution 72-47 declaring the canvass of the vote on the approval of the Ashland Charter of 1970, on which 1065 votes were cast in favor of the measure, 527 votes against the measure, and 8 ballots determined to be void. Therefore the measure passed. Conklin moved to pass the Resolution to a second reading, by title only. Roberrs seconded. On roll call vote; Conklin, Roberts, Roble and Soderberg voted YES; Willstatter voted NO,"on behalf of those voters who had opposed the measure." The resolution was read, by title only, on its second reading. Soderberg moved for adoption of the resolution. C6nklin seconded. On roll call, passed with Will- statter casting the only dissenting vote. City Administrator Almquist read Resolution 72-48 declaring the canvass of the vote on the Charter Amendment for the issuance of Sewer Improvement Bonds not to exceed $295,000. The vote for the amendment was 833, with 773 votes being cast against the amendment, and one ballot determined to be void, and therefore the measure passed and the Charter is declared to be so amended. Conklin moved to pass the resolution to a second reading by title only; Roble seconded. Motion passed to roll call; with Will- statter dissenting on behalf of those voters who had opposed the measure. Almquist read the resolution by title only, and Roble moved for adoption of the resolution; Conklin seconded. On roll call, passed with Conklin, Roberts, Roble and Soderberg voting YES and Willstatter voting NO. The Mayor then asked to be excused from the meeting, and asked Council Chairman Willstatter to preside for the remainder of the meeting. Soderberg reported the Streets & Traffic Committee had met in consideration of TOPICS plan in the City of Ashland. Due to the many complaints by parents requesting gates and lights at Walker Avenue and SPRR; Soderberg moved that a letter be written to the County requesting 25% participation to assist in the $28,000 imp- provement; Conklin seconded. On Willstatter's question as to when and where the funds would be coming from, Soderberg explained that if the county will appropriate 25% then we would have time to budget the remaining funds in 1973-74. Soderberg pointed out that the crossing would rank 16th statewide out of 434 crossings in need of protective devices. On roll call, passed unanimously. WATER & WALKER ST Designate as County Secondary Federal Aid Sys- 'tem Roads Soderberg stated that additional Federal & State funds might be approved for the City of Ashland if we request that Walker Avenue and Water Streets be put on County Secondary Federal Aid System to assist in signalization and other improvements. Soderberg moved that a letter be written to the County requesting that Walker Ave and Water Street, as proposed by BCATS Plan, be designated as County Secondary Federal Aid System Roads; Roble seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. '~URNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL Page 2 A WHEEL-TYPE LOADER, BID PROPOSED ANNEX- ATION, NORMAL & SPRR (Corallo) City Administrator Almquist read memo from Finance Director Nelson relative to bid on 13/4 yd. wheel-type loader and requesting per- mission to award bid to Pape' Bros. City Administrator Almquist asked Finance Director Nelson to explain recommended bid award and suggested purchase and finance methods. Finance Director explained that on lease repurchase plan the equipment need not be turned in at the end of the contract if it still has residual value in excess of the guaranteed repurchase price. Conklin moved to award bid to Pape'; Roble seconded. On roll call vote, passed unanimously. On Soderberg's question as to how the City funds will handle it, Finance Director Nelson said he would shop for best financing and would pay $9,500 in cash and the balance in payments. Soderberg moved to give Finance Director Nelson author~ ity to proceed along with recommendations; Roble seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist read recommendation of Planning Com- mission on proposed 9 acre parcel for annexation located on the north side of SPRR and west of Normal Avenue. Conklin pointed out that if we allow this annexation as R-3 zoning we would be setting a precedent as to future zoning of adjacent property and said it is doing injustice to future planning and suggested we would be in a better position after we have reviewed and updated the comprehensive plan. Soderberg said the noise nuisance of SPRR would make the location less desirable because of a lack of insul- ation in mobilehomes. Soderberg stated that she would be agree- able to a mobilehome park in the city if it could be located and planned to result in a credit to the community. Conklin said he is not ready to zone it R-3 and would be happy not to let any more R-3 in town. Willstatter questioned as to who would bear the financial responsibility of the proposed crossing. City Adm- inistrator Almquist stated that either the city or Corallo would be responsible for the costs but did not know who would be respon- sible for future maintenance. City Administrator Almquist read a letter to Corallo from SPRR and said approval of PUC would be necessary. Willstatter stated he is against any annexation until the comprehensive plan is updated and that because of access problems, this annexation could only come back to haunt us. Roberts agreed with Soderberg that we need to designate where trailer parks are appropriate, but that it would be uPfair to Mr. Corallo to hold hearings on annexation, if the Council were not in favor of the rezonging or proposed use. Roberts suggested that there may be other locations which may have some merit and on which we may look in favor. Roble said that the access road to be developed and maintained would be an advantage to the city. Soderberg agreed to the location of the park and would not object if Corallo would enter into an agreement to open and maintain a dust-free road and pay the fee to the Rural Fire Department. Sod- erberg moved to call for a Public Hearing to annex the property; Roble seconded. Conklin requested open discussion. Conklin said he had talked to neighbors and they are not in favor of the plan. Conklin stated that until the comprehensive plan is developed and we have a reasonable zoning plan, he cannot annex property and put it into zones without planning. Soderberg said she is not in position to deny annexation when we have sewers close to Normal Avenue unless we are willing to put a moritorium on all zoning. On roll call, Soderberg, Roberts & Roble YES; Conklin & Will- statter NO. City Administrator Almquist advised that public hear- ing could not be scheduled because of time involved in publication until January 2, 1973. Soderberg moved that first reading of the ordinance be today and further considered at Adjourned Meeting on Tuesday, October 31, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. Roble seconded. Will- statter abstained from vote as he will be absent next meeting. City Administrator Almquist stated it would first be necessary to have the Engineering Department check the legal description, and suggested first reading at next meeting. Chairman Willstatter so deferred to adjourned meeting on October 31, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. ,.IOURNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL Page 3 ~ ORDINANCES A~hland Pub. Co. Second Reading Duties of Zoning Adjustment Comm. Request for Obscenity Ordinance 701 Planning Funds Notice of Election Adjournment City Administrator Almquist gave a second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1361, pertaining to the zoning of the City of Ashland and declaring an emergency relative to Ashland Publishing Company. Soderberg moved for adoption; Conklin second- ed. On roll call, passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist gave a second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1361 pertaining to duties of Zoning Adjust- ment Committee. Conklin moved for adoption; Soderberg seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. Roble recommended that wishes of the Council be transmitted to City Attorney Salter to draw up ordinance to define "obscenity" and rule on adult book stores, movies etc. Roble pointed out that while he does not suggest that adults' personal rights be infringed upon, that such materials can get into the hands of children and for this reason it becomes our responsibility. Roble also suggested city prepare for such operation before it comes to pass. Council unanimously concurred, and City Administrator Alm- quist indicated he would pass information on to City Attorney Salter. City Administrator Almquist recommended that new "701" Planning Assistance Funds be requested for the updating of the Comprehen- sive Plan. Soderberg moved that we make application for new 701 Planning Funds from H.UoD~ Conklin seconded. Roberts agrees that planning needs be updated to preclude indiscriminate annex- ation. On roll call, passed unanimously. Recorder Butler asked permission to publish Notice of City Elect- ion. Conklin moved that permission be granted; Roble seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously. Conklin moved for adjournment to October 31, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. On roll call, Conkiin, ~oberts, Robie & ~oderberg, ~S. Will- statter abstained since he will not be present at next meeting. Respectfully submitted, Butler City Recorder ih