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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-0713 ADJOURNED MIN.MINUTES FOR ADJOURNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 1S, 1971 The adjourned meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on the above date. TIle meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeen. All councilmen were present with the exception of Councilmen Roberts and Roble. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS First reading of Ordinance establishing an Economic Development Fund and declaring an emergency. COuncilman Willstatter recommended that since there had been consid- erable turnover of businesses since the business license ordinance was enacted in 19S8, the present businesses should be contacted re- garding continuation of the program. After further discussion, Soderberg moved that the ordinance be passed to a second reading. Conklin seconded. Upon roll call, motion car- ried, with Willstatter dissenting. First reading of an Ordinance providing for the expenditure of funds in the Economic Development Fund, and declaring an emergency. Conklin moved that the ordinance be amended to provide that all seven members must be residents of the City of Ashland. McCannon seconded. After further discussion, the motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. McCannon moved that 'the ordinance be passed to a second Conklin seconded. Upon roll call, motion carried, with Willstatter dissenting. reading. Counciman Authorization for Mayor and Recorder to execute a consent agreement relative to the lease between the City of Ashland and McGrew Bros. Sawmill. City Attorney Salter advised that City property had been leased to McGrew Bros. in 1963, and that a lending agency wished to be assured of its authority to continue operating the business if it should have to take it over (in the event of~failure to comply with the terms of the loan). The proposed consent agreement would enable the lending agency to continue operation of the business. McCannon moved that the Mayor and Acting execute the agreement. Conklin seconded. carried unanimously. Recorder be authorized to Upon roll call, motion 4. Resolution initiating vacation proceedings on a portion of an ease- ment adjacent to the Lithia Park Extension Project (Hillah Temple). City Administrator Almquist displayed a map showing an easement ad- jacent to Hillah Temple which the City needs, and a City easement which Hillah Temple's governing body had asked the City to abandon in return. He advised that the exchange would not impede the use of the parking lot, as Hillah Temple is presently using it even though it is City-owned. The other alternative would be to insti- tute costly condemnation proceedings. Councilman McCannon considered the exchange to be the best approach. Councilman Conklin also recommended approval, since the city has no present or foreseeable use for its easement. Councilman Willstatter indicated that the city was negotiating under duress. Councilwoman Soderberg was in favor of the exchange, provided that the easement abandoned by the city should be restricted to parking and vehicular access use only. The City Attorney verified that the city could vacate conditionally. He also pointed out that if the Council adopted the proposed Resolution, it would only be calling for the public hearing and authorizing the publication of notices. Answering questions by Councilman Conklin, said that the proposed exchange would not stairway, nor affect pedestrian access. the City Administrator involve vacation of the The City Administrator then read the Resolution. Willstatter moved ~o a second reading by title only. Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Conklin seconded. The proposed_Resolution was read by title. only. McCannon moved to adopt, and Willstatter seconded. Upon roll call, carried unanimously. Resolution adopted. Upon request by Councilman Willstatter, he was granted permission to refrain from Voting on the next item on the agenda. S. Authorization for Mayor and Recorder to execute an agreement with Sobthorn OregOn College regarding the use of swimming facilities. City Administrator Almquist presented the annual swimming pool agree- ment between the city and S.O.C. which was proposed for the summer of 1971. He said that the program was currently in progress, and that next year the Recreation Commission should be requested to give prior notice. Soderberg made a motion authorizing execution of the agreement. McCannon seconded. Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously, with Willstatter having been excused from voting. 6. Recommendation of Street and Traffic Committee relative to the improve- · 'ment of Oak Street. --~--McCannon moved that the recommendation.of the Street and Traffic Committee be approved. W llstatter seconded. Director of Public Works Alsing provided the following information in response to a series of questions by Councilwoman Soderberg: a. Load limits would be suggested by Public Works, but the decision would be a matter of Council Policy. The width would also be a policy question, but 36' would be adequate and 40' would be recommended if the dollars are available. c. A 36' street would allow two parkigg lanes and two driving lanes. d. The street was believed to be designated a collector in the Cnmprehensive Plan. If Oak Street should later become an arterial for the freeway interchange, its value would be limited because its strength is substandard. f. If it became an arterial, catch basins might be extended, but no underground chaDges would be required. Twelve feet of right-of-way would remain on each side after construction of a 36-feet street. h. This is the only City-constructed collector street, other than Helman Street. County has no responsibility regarding construction of Oak Street, but on Tolman Creek Road they are the owners. Curbs and gutters are pro'posed, as on most of Mountain Street. k. Existing right-of-way would be used. 1. Public Works has not yet researched the question of load re- strictions. Councilwoman Soderberg indicated that the city had a responsibility, but her concern was that if the street is to become an arterial, it should be done properly at this time, and not torn up later. She also wished to have traffic restrictions. Councilman Conklin advised the Council that the owners had.requested load limits. Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. adjacent property Answe~ng a question by Councilwoman Soderberg, Alsing suggested a 40 foot street, although the City's cost would be about 2,000 more. Also, the potential effect upon the street trees would have to be considered. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Respectfully submitted, Robert D. Nelson Acting Recorder ks