HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-0824 SPECIALMINUTES FOR THF,
ASHLAND CITY
August 24,
SPECIAl. MEETING
COUNCIl.
1971
A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers
in City Hall on the above date at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor McKeen. On roll call, present were Councilmen Conkiln,
McCannon, Soderberg and Willstatter; absent were Councilmen Roberrs
and Rob]e. City Administrator Almquist, State Representative Leigh
Johnson and Police Chief Herb Hays were also present.
SPtlCIAL AGENDA ITEM
1. Proposed_I!ublic Sa_f._etj~ or Justice Building
City Administrator Almquist presented a report on the concept
of a proposed Justice Center to serve the southern half of Jackson
County. Possible agencies to be included would be the Ashland
Police Department, County Sheriff, District and Municipal Courts,
branch offices for County Service Agencies, and the S.O.C. Law
Enforcement Department.
The advantages were outlined, including such items as construction
economies, staff savings, improved inter-communication and back-up,
elimination of duplication of services, and relieving pressure on
existing facilities. The probable costs were also reviewed in
general terms, as well as possible methods of financing. Alm~uist
indicated that the current plan is to seek a grant under the "Safe
Streets Act of 1968", with the matching funds beSng provided by
the participating agenoSes.
Almquist also outlined the regjonally significant benefits of the
proposed facility, stressing the tie with the I,aw Enforcement
degree program at Southern Oregon College. State Representative
Leigh Johnson reviewed the functions of the l,ocal Law Enforcement
Planning Committee and the State Law Enforcement Council. Chief
Hays indicated that approximately $7,000 was available for
appropriation froin 1970 funds through the I, bEPC for a feasibility
study.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Conk]in, seconded
by Councilman McCannon, and unanimously carried, that the staff
be directed to write a letter of support relative to the proposed
feasibility stud)., and reqnestjng the allocation of funds for that
purpose. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m., subject to the call of
the Mayor.
Respectfully submittcd,
Brian L. Aimquist
City Adm:injstr~tof~