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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-1026 ADJOURNED MINAGENDA FOR Tile ADJOURNED MEETING ASIILAND CITY COUNCIL OCTOBiZR 26, 1971 I. ROLL CALL: The adjourned meeting of the City Council was held in the Couilcil Chambers, City Ha/l, on tile above date at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Coup. cihnan Roberts, acting as Chairman in absence of the Mayor. On roll call., Councilman Roble was absent; all others were present. The purpose of the adjourned meeting was to continue the items on the agenda for the regular meeting of October 19, 1971, which were not completed at that time. VIII. SPi!CIAL AGENDA ITEMS: B. New & Miscellaneous Business: Presentation by the Planning Commission relative to the establishment of bicycle paths. Since the representative from the Commission had not yet arrived, the Chairman felt the Council should move on to the next item. Wil]stattcr said the letter detsiIing the presentation should at ]east be read and accepted. (continued) Recommendation from the Planning Conmtission to grant a zone change from R--F to C-1 on property situated on the north side of Ilighway 66 at Telman Creek Road (Oregon College of Art, Richard K. Walsh). City Administrator A].nRuist read a letter from the Planning Commission on the recommendation; he suggested a Public ilearing be set for November 25. On voice vote, passed unanimously to so set. At this time, Jim Ragland arrived to answer any questions the Council might have. City Admjr~istrator Almquist read the letter. Conklin stated he would like to see this matter referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee after a report had been made by the Planning Commission. A lady from the audience asked whether tile public would be able to speak on the matter. Conklin felt it needed further study; and Sodcrberg sug!~estL, d since the peop]e bad conre, the Council might listen to their comments. Dr. Rlontgomcry felt that the bic)'ctc phenomelm was not jusu a passin?, fad and there fete the City should find routes for bicycles, ile pointed out sonm of the problems between the motorists and bicycle riders in the street. Ashland City Council October 26, 1971 VIII. B. 2. (continued) Conkiln did not want to set np another committee, but hand].e the matter through the Planning Commission. Ragland suggested therc might be a number of interested persons and it could be handled easier through a committee. Conklin opposed a committee, which he felt was just another form of bureaucracy. Willstatter asked how funding was available, and whether there were any strings attached. Ragland said this was some of the information which would have to be found out. If Council support was needed, Conklin was very much in favor of giving them this latitude. Soderberg asked if there was any reason the bicycle paths already planned and approved for (1) Lithia Park and (2) along the proposed Bear Creek park chain could not be submitted and get that portion of the project started. She was in favor of beginning immediately. Catherine Carey, a member of the audience, informed the Council that they should consider priorities, and that funds were primarily made available for "utilitarian" rather than recrcat.lona] paths. Wills tatter suggested making one side of Sisk!you Boulevard for bicycles only by black-topping the sidewalk. Dr. Montgomery questioned whether going ahead with one set of plans and then later submitting another application for funds would prejudice a second one. lie would like to see a thorough planning job first. Ragland emphasized that techuical assistance would be needed, espeoia]ly when preparing a package approach. Alsing promised support from the City Engineering department. McCannon asked about the possibility of putting bicycle paths along 'H~c irrigation ditch. Alsjng stated that the canal pathway was just an easement for maintenance by city crews and that it was actually private property. Conklin moved to allow the Planning Commission to form a sub-committee to review the plans and report to the Streets & Traffic Co~m~ittee of the City Council; Sodcrbcrg seconded. City Adminis'nrator Almquist suggested the possibility of using the services of a consultant planning fjnu. On roll call , passed une!nhnously. Council For =:heir prompt action. Raglc~nd thanked the Ashland City Council October 26, 1971 VIIIo Almqujst read a letter from the Planning Comllzission recommending that an un-named alley between Glenn and Hersey Streets be designated as a street and named "Lori Lane". Willstatter moved to have the staff prepare the necessary pub]icatim:s for a Public Nearing on the matter. McCannoa seconded. It was pointed out by Alsing that the City was not proposing the widen the street, but just name it because a development would need an address and the street might be widened to 46' all the length of the alley at a later date. City Administrator Almquist suggested the Public Hearing held at a Council meeting on November 23 (rather than on November 16, as regularly scheduled) due to most Council members attending the League of Oregon Cities convention. On roll call, passed unanimously. be The City Administrator read an award from the Asphalt Pavement Association for the Glenwood Drive project as the "best City asphalt paving job in the State of Oregon for 1971." tle stated the plaque would be put on display in the appropriate department. Alsing noted the City took second place last year for paving jobs. Mr. Almquist read the award from the State Accident Insurance Fund (S.A.I.F.) to the employees of the City Electric Department for five years with no disabling injuries. He noted that the City receives substantial refunds on prcmiDms for safety exhibited (as recently with the water department). Willstatter congratu]ate~J the various departments. C. Ordinances, Resolutions & Contracts: First reading of an ordinanca amending Ordinance No. 1657 (the Sign Ordinance) prohibiting bulletin boards, reader boards and changeable copy signs was read by the City Administrator. Conklin moved to pass to a second reading; Soderberg seconded. Upon a question front Willstatter, Sealerborg stated that this new provision did not chan~c signs under the 5~ycar repaintlng provision. A gent,l~nmn ~.rom the audience asked whether this would affect signs now in c, xistance, to which Conklin replied only if the sjgn was changed. Safeway Store was given as an example of a char~gcablc copy sign in reply to a question by another 2entleman. On roll call, passed unanimons]y to a second rcadin~,~. -5 shland City Council ~ctober 26, 1971 VIII. C. 3. City Administrator A]mquist gave the first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1376, the P]umbing Code for the City of Ashland. tte noted that this had been reviewed by the Finance & Property Committee with the Building inspector. In addition, the Building Contractor's Code Revieh~ Comn~ittee had suggested an additional item (pertaining to the use of plastic vent pipes), but the adapter x,rou!d cost as much as they would save, so no objections were made if the ordinance was enacted as nox~ proposed. McCannon moved to pass to a second reading; Soderberg seconded; on roll call, passed unanimously. The City Administrator gave the second reading of an Ordinance autborjzing the Fire Chief and his representatives to extinguish uncontrolled fires that are found to be burning in an unprotected area outside the boundaries of the City of Ash]and; establishing a cost schedule for this service; and declaring an emergency. Willstatter moved for adoption; Conklin seconded; on roll call, passed unanimously. Fir. Almquist gave the second reading of an Ordinance with- drawing certain recently annexed real property front the Talent Rural Fire Protection District (Oregon College of Art Richard Wa]sh, owner). Willstatter verified that the funds for this were deposited by the owner with the City. Conk].in moved for adoption; NcCannon seconded; on roll ca]], passed una~limol~sly. City Administrator A]mquist gave the second reading of an Ordinance regulating cutting or excavating streets; requiring applications, permits and security therefor; prescr~hing penalties for the violation; and repealing Ordinance No. 308. After the Ordinance was read, Soderberg moved for adoption; Conklin seconded; on roll call, passed unanimously. The City Administrator stated that no information had been received as yet from the State Ilighv:ay Department rcgard]ng a Resolution imposing one ~ay regulations on Water Street from "B" Street to North blain Street and prohihiting left Ashland City Council October 26, ]971 VIii. C. 8. (coutinued) turns from the Plaza exit to Oak Street. The City Administrator felt this should be given further study. Conklin sdggested it again be returned to the Streets & Traffic Committee. A gentleman from the audience asked whether there would be a public hearing on the matter. Sealerberg asked him if he had any comments to give the Council at this tirae. The marl said his property on IVater Street would be affected jf the reso]utiou wore enacted (a "factory" and coffee shop and subsequent parking for customers and employees). All his signs and advertising would have to bc changed. t!e also pointed out to the Council that the barricade on Walt Young's property (oft that corner) blocked vision. Conk]in and Willstatter said his remarks would be taken into consideration. Soderberg asked if he would forward a copy of his advertising that would bc affected to the Cotmci] (for Streets & Traffic Committee). Chairman Roberts said that the agcnda was completed at this time. Conklin moved to adjourn, and Willstatter seconded. Roberts then adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m., subject to the cai] of the Mayor. Respectfully submitted, Robert 1). NcJson i~cting City Recorder /nck