HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-1219 REG MINROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS:
~TREETS &
TRAFFIC:
PLANNING COMM.
MINUTES:
REVENUE SHARING:
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN:
ORDINANCES:
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
December 19, 1972
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeen
in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:30 p.m.
Roble, Conklin, McCannon, Soderberg and Roberts were
present; Willstatter absent.
Conklin moved that minutes for the regular meeting of
December 5, 1972 and special meeting of December 12, 1972
be approved; McCannon seconded. On voice vote, passed unan-
imously.
Roble moved Departmental Reports be approved; Conklin seconded.
On voice vote, passed unanimously.
Soderberg advised Council that a letter had been received from
Dr. William Ramsey requesting onehour parking at Palm & Iowa Sts.
and noted that Dr. Ramsey has off-street parking for seven cars.
Soderberg suggested that Dr. Ramsey post signs indicating approp-
riate places to park and moved to deny the request; Conklin
seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously.
Soderberg advised Council that draft copy of Topics Plan had
been reviewed and suggested no changes were necessary. Soder-
berg moved that Council return draft with no changes; and
requested that it be returned for resubmittal for Council's
approval; Conklin seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously.
McCannon moved Planning Commission Minutes for meeting of
November 6, 1972 be accepted; Conklin seconded. On voice vote,
passed unanimously.
Finance Director Nelson read a proposed time schedule for
supplemental budget proceedings. Con. klin moved that at least
$170,000 be allocated in this fiscal year to equipment and
recommended time schedule; Roble seconded. Soderberg moved to
amend the motion to state that $160,000 be used for street pro-
gram and reserve $10,000 for down payment on Jones/Bryant
property for future park use. McCannon seconded. Following
discussion, on roll call vote; Soderberg and McCannon, YES.
Roble, Roberts and Conklin NO. On roll call vote on original
motion; Conklin, McCannon, Roberrs and Robl~, YES. Soderberg
abstained. Motion passed.
City Administrator Almquist read memo from Planning Commission
recommending that a joint meeting of Commission and Council be
held to interview prospective consulting firms for award to
complete revision of Comprehensive Plan. McCannon moved to
concur with Administrator Almquist's recommendation on joint
meeting; Roberts seconded. Soderberg requested that $30,000
estimated figure be stricken from Prospectus. Conklin agreed
with Soderberg and requests that "future study" also be deleted.
City Administrator Almquist agreed to strike all reference to
available resources and "future study". Conklin said he would
like to see comprehensive zoning included in the revised plan.
City Attorney Salter advised that the Supreme Court of the State
of Oregon is researching the law and until such time as the
Court hands down a decision, it would be risky to revise a com-
prehensive plan which might not be implemented legally. Conklin
moved to table until such time as court decision is reached;
Roble seconded. On roll call vote, passed unanimously.
City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only
of an ordinance prescribing the authority and responsibilities
of the purchasing agent; establishing general procedures for
procuring equipment, materials and services; and repealing
Ordinance No. 1309. Conklin moved for adoption; McCannon
seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously.
'DINANCES:
Building
Code
Electric
Service
Assessment for
Imp. Water St.
RESOLUTIONS:
Parking Prohib-
ition on Wimer
~nterfund
Transfer
Electric Dept.
Mayor's Report
ADJOURNMENT:
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Dity Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only
of an Ordinance adopting a Building Code and repealing Ordinance
Nos. 1389, 1570 and 1582; and declaring an emergency. McCannon
moved for adoption; Soderberg seconded. On roll call, passed
unanimously.
City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only
of an Ordinance amending Article III of Ordinance No. 1t84 as
amended, establishing rules and regulations for electric service.
Conklin moved for adoption; Soderberg seconded. On roll call,
passed unanimously.
City Administrator Almquist gave second reading by title only
declaring assessment of property for sidewalk improvement and
repairs; said sidewalk being on Water Street where it is inter-
sected by East Main Street. Roble moved for adoption; Conklin
seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously.
City Administrator Almquist read Resolution prohibiting parking
on north side of Wimer between Chestnut Street and Scenic Drive,
and prohibiting parking on the south side of Wimer between Scenic
and North Main and providing penalty for violation. Conklin
moved for adoption; Soderberg seconded. On roll call, passed
unanimously.
City Administrator Almquist read Resolution transferring approp-
riations within a fund (Utility Fund, Electric Dept., overtime
and seasonal, and New Services). Conklin moved for adoption;
Soderberg seconded. On roll call, passed unanimously.
Mayor McKeen addressed the Council with his Annual Report and
turned the meeting over to Mayor-elect Archie Fries.
McCannon moved to adjourn; Conklin seconded. On voice vote,