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CITY OF
ASHI_AND
May 24, 2005
Michael Riedeman
632 Iowa Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question.
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1, 2005.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIY1i OF
ASH [.,AN D
May 24, 2005
Michael Morris
720 Mountain Avenue
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting.
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1, 2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER T131: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIT~' OF
ASHL,AND
May 24, 2005
Larry Medinger
115 Fork Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Larry,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointlnent of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you app.roach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1, 2005.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERfTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CITlf OF
ASHL~AND
May 24, 2005
David Williams
1023 Morton Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear David,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, J,une 8, 2005, In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERfTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TrY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIT'~ OF
ASHl~AND
May 24, 2005
Alan Sasha Lithman
232 Grant Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Sasha,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CITY OF
ASH [",AN D
May 24, 2005
Eric Navickas
711 Faith Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Eric,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6. The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERfTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIT1' OF
ASHL,AND
May 24, 2005
Andrew Ainsworth
928 Beswick Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants. It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question.
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1, 2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
May 24, 2005
John Gaffey
637 Oak Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear John,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has sch~duled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Couneil to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting.
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIY'( OF
ASHl,AND
May 24, 2005
Don Laws
968 Hillview Drive
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Don,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants. It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting.
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, In addi.tion, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority vote for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
May 24, 2005
David Chapman
390 Orchard Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear David,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6. The City Council has sch~duled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8,2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
May 24, 2005
Colin Swales
461 Allison Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Colin,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6. The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants. It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8,2005, In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERfTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIT1' OF
ASHl,AND
May 24, 2005
Laurel Sutherlin
430 Ashland Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Laurel,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6. The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants. It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005,
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TlY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIT\" OF
ASHL,AND
May 24, 2005
Stephen Hauck
2305-C Ashland Street #198
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6. The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday" June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Coundl to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1,2005.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERfTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CIT\" OF
ASHL,AND
May 24, 2005
Greg Lemhouse
2850 Wedgewood Lane
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Greg,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6, The City Council has scheduled a Special
Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for interviewing applicants, It is the intent of the Council to make a
decision on the appointment of this position at this meeting,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. In addition, the
Council has asked that you answer the following question,
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us and try to reach consensus.
Yet many decisions require a majority votefor approval. Please describe how you approach decision-
making. "
Please submit your response to this question to my office no later than June 1, 2005.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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CITY OF
ASHlLAND
May 24, 2005
Thomas Dimitre
901 Beach Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Mr, Dimitre,
Thank you for your interest in the vacant Council Position #6,
Enclosed you will find a schedule for interviewing on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, I undl~rstand that you
will be out of town and will not be available for interviewing, In this case, I have included the questions
that the Council will be asking the applicants,
If you could answer these questions and submit your response to my office no later than June 1,2005, I
will then forward these on to the Council.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERlTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Kate Jackson <KateJackson@opendoor.com>
"Barbara Christensen" <barbarac@ashland.or.us>
5/18/2005 9:25:27 PM
Re:Questions for the Candidates Positition #6
Barbara,
I want to ask applicants about their decision-making style, vis a vis
collective decisions, etc. Does this need to be formulated as an
identical question for each applicant? Or do we have the opportunity
to follow up with our own questions after the set has been answered?
How about
"The decision-making process of Council is to discuss issues before us
and try to reach consensus. Yet many decisions require a majority vote
for approval. Please describe how you approach decision-making and how
you think you would fijt into the established Council process? "
Sincerely,
Kate
Kate Jackson
Ashland City Councilor
20 East Main Street
Ashland OR 97520
541-482-2612
katejackson@opendoor,com
On Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 04:30 PM, Barbara Christensen wrote:
> Mayor/Council, at this time we are schedule to do the interviewing of
> the candidates for Council Position at noon on Wednesday June 8th, So
> far we have five interested individuals, They are: Andrew Ainsworth,
> John Gaffey, Don Laws, Steve Hauck and Eric Navickas. I expect that
> there may be more by this Friday 5 p,m.
>
> In the past the following five questions have been used. My question
> to you, is do you want to use these questions again or do you want to
> make any changes? Please get back to me as soon as possible so that I
> can prepare this for the June 8th interview meeting, Thank you.
>
> Questions:
> 1 >How long have you lived in the community and what community
> activities have you been involved in?
> 2>What do you think: is the biggest issue facing the city in the next
> two years, and how do you see yourself contributing to resolve this
> issue?
> 3>What personal skiills and time availability do you offer the council?
> 4>What is your primary motivation for seeking the vacant council seat?
> 5>00 you see yourself representing a particular consituency or group?
>
> Barbara Christensen
> City RecorderlTreasurer
> City of Ashland
> Ashland OR 97520
05/06/05
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Council Communication
Appointment of Council Position #6
Meeting Date:
Department:
Contributing Departments:
Approval:
May 5, 2005
City Recorder
None
Gino Grimaldi
Primary Staff Contact: Barbara Christensen, (541)
488-5307 christeb@ashland,or,us
Secondary Staff Contact: None
Statement:
On May 3,2005, Councilor Chris Hearn presented his resignation to the City Council effective immediately.
Background:
City Charter does not provide for a Special Election for the filling of a vacant elective office. City Charter states that a vacant
elective office shall be filled within sixty (60) days (which is July 2, 2006) by the City Council electing some qualified person
to fill the vacancy, The appointee's term of office shall begin immediately upon appointment and shall continue until a
successor, elected at the next biennial election takes office for the unexpired term, (Biennial elections take place every two
years; next biennial election will be November, 2006)
Past council practice has been to advertise (as outlined below), determine a set of questions to be asked, interview
candidates and vote on appointment.
Related City Policies:
As the Elections Officer for the City of Ashland, the City Recorder will work with the City council with advertising and
scheduling of meetings for the election of this vacancy,
Council Options:
Approval of the following schedule:
1. Advertisement for this position in the local newspaper beginning May 9th, with a deadline for applications on Friday,
May 20, 2005, (The ten day advertisement time period meets the normal procedure for notification of election
proceedings, )
2. Council will be provided copies of applications by those individuals interested in the position at the May 24th council
meeting,
3. Candidate interviews conducted during the June 8 Study Session and appointment for the position is made at the
June 21st council meeting
OR
Candidate interviews conducted at a time specified by council other than above but prior to the June 21st council
meeting,
Staff Recommendation:
Council to conduct appointment to Council Position #6 prior to July 2,2005,
Attachments:
· Minutes from Council Special Meeting of August 1,2001
· Minutes from Council Special Meeting of April 16, 2002
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Please publish the attached ad on the following days:
May 9, May 12, May 14, May 16 and May 18
Please confirm receipt of this fax and let me know if you need any further information,
Thank you,
Barbara Christensen
City Recorder
CITY RECORDERJTREASURER Tel: 541-488-5307
20 E Main Street Fax: 541-552-2059
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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Questions? Please call Barbara Christensen at 488-5307
The City of Ashland has a vacancy on the CITY COUNCIL for
COUNCIL POSITION #6 for a term to expire December 31, 2006,
If you are interested in being considered for this position on the City
Council, please submit your letter of interest in writing, along with any
background information to the City Recorders office, Additional infor-
mation regarding this position can be obtained from the office of the
City Recorder,
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Chris Hearn
515 East i\'Iain Street
Ashland" Oregon 97520
(541) 482-3111
May 3, 2005
tvlayor John Morrison
and City Councilors
City of Ashland
20 East Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Mayor and fellow Councilors:
It is with a fair measure of regret that I tender my resignation from the Ashland City
Council, effective tonight.
The decision to resign before the completion of my current term (expiring December 31,
2006) is very difficult. However, I recently decided that the time cornmitment required to
effectively fulfill my Council duties, coupled with the additional tilue: required to manage my
extremely busy law practice, simply leaves Ine with inadequate time to properly fulfill my third,
and most important role: husband and involved father of three school-aged children,
I enjoyed the privilege of serving our community as a citizen volunteer for almost a
decade - first as a member of the Planning Commission ( 1996-2001), and then as a member of
the Budget Committee (200 I-present), and the City Council (200 I-present), I treasure the many
relationships forged over the years with other community volunteers and City staff members.
I trust the Council to select a qualified applicant to serve the remainder of my term. just
as I was originally selected to serve the remainder of attorney David Fine's term on the Council
after his resignation four years ago, I am confident that whomever you select will do a great job
and fultill the public's expectations concerning balance and fair representation of the many
points of view which make Ashland so diverse, vibrJ....'1t and dynamic.
Sincerely.
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Chris H ean
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cc: Gino Glimaldi. City Administrator
Barbara Christensen. City Recorder
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
August 1,2001 - 12:00 p,m,
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street
Mayor DeBoer called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Councilors Laws, Reid, Hartzell,
Hanson, and Morrison were in attendance_
I, Council Discussion/Questions for Interview Process
Gary Smith submitted a letter requesting consideration for application of the vacant position. Council's general consensus
was to continue with the original deadline of July 16,2001 for submission of applications for the vacancy of council
position #6,
Council clarified that the purpose of the meeting was to interview candidates, and noted that time was not set aside for
public input. Council agreed to start with 3 or 4 general questions, and to expand if time allowed. Council proceeded to
discuss and agree on the candidate questions:
I, How long have you lived in the community and what community activities have you been involved in?
2. What do you think is the biggest issue facing the city in the next two years, and how do you see yourself
contributing to resolve the issues?
3. What personal skills and time availability do you offer the council?
4. What is your primary motivation for seeking the vacant council seat?
5. Do you see yourself representing a particular constituency or group?
II Candidate Interviews
Dennis DeBey
I. Moved to Ashland in 1968, He has worked on the recycling task force, the Neighborhood Group regarding LID
in Tolman Creek, Downtown Commission, various other committees. and local school mentor and scholarship
programs, He ran for City Council several years ago,
2, Managing Ashland's resources and watershed issues, Has background in biology, which could be beneficial.
}, Good communication skills and knaek for understanding individual problems.
4, Felt that the City has been good to him and would like to represent the community for individuals who share his
ideals.
5, Did not feel he represented a particular group, Supports neighborhood harmony. Noted his involvement in various
groups where education and participation was advantageous in reaching conscns'us,
Jay Lininger
1, Born in Ashland in 1975, strong roots in the community, good sense of issues surrounding the community, Active
in high school activities while attending, active at State level on proposed measures, youth activity levy, Ashland
Watershed Stewardship Alliance and Wilderness Charter School
2, Growth and Affordable Housing. Noted need to protect economic diversity and to scrutinize projects over a 50-
year look ahead.
3, Experience in negotiating political activities, Believes in high level of public participation. Recognizes need for
public involvement and participation. He asks questions and is very detailed, Works 30hrs a week and feels that
his schedule allows for the commitment required.
4, City is facing important issues. Would like to see the younger generation represented,
5, Sees himself representing renters and limited-income individuals, Does not feel this group is represented,
Chris Hearn
I, Has lived in Ashland for 9, almost 10, years, Computer Swap for youth activities, Board of Directors for Head
Start, Ashland Planning Commission, Ashland Budget Committee, YMCA soccer-coach, free legal work for
Waldorf School and various other individuals and groups, civil right issues on national level.
2. Growth and Development. Deals with them on a daily basis, Felt his experience would benefit the council when
dealing with these issues,
3, Will make time to do what was needed. Noted his proven time commitment with the Planning Commission,
Offers his personal skills, which have been developed over time. Confident in problem solving.
4, Voiced strong desire to be involved in the community that he loves. Wants to give back to the community, Has
background in working with governmental entities.
5. Did not feel he represented one particular group, Voiced his concern with "grouping or perceiving" individuals
and felt that we would represent open and honest viewpoints of members who live within the community.
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Philip Lang
), Commuted to Ashland from 1982, moved here in 1993. Board of Theater, active in affordable housing issues,
2, The economy. Feels the community has become too tourist motivated, Feels there is a need to actively secure
economic diversity. Noted the feeling of disencbantment within the community regarding affordable housing.
3, Has been involved in the public sector since 1963 and is very familiar with how governmental agencies are run.
Is familiar with governmental relations and offers broad range of experience, Due to his recent retirement, he has
a greal deal of lime available to offer,
4, Identified himself as a "critic" and noted his need to put himself in the forefront, Willing to participalte on the
inside to solve issues,
5, Did not feel he represented a single point. but a variety of points ofview, notions, or commitments, Feels he is
issue-focused. and n(lted his particular interest in economic diversity and affordable housing,
Andrew Bangsberg
1, Has lived in Ashland for 2 years, but has been coming here for longer than that. Student Taxi Service" revision
of city ordinances,
2, Represents the younger generation,
3, Unemployed at this time and can ofTer the necessary time, Is familiar with non-profit agencies, Offers hi~i intuitive
ability, which allows him to be a good listener, Is experienced in many fields, Offered his skill for conc:entrating
on issues,
4, Wants to unite community youth and encouraged them to participate,
5, Represents the 18-35 year-old radical group, Wants traditional structure of government to include this group,
Patrick O'Rourke
I, New resident, July 20QI, Involved currently through RVTV,
2, Economic availability for housing and living wage. He offers his ability to research and communicate with
individuals who have experienced these types of issue~. Adequate service available to all community members.
Noted transportation issues and lack. of use in local transit.
3, Will be able to offer whatever time is required to meet the needs of council responsibility. Noted past participation
in agencies and familiarity with time commitment and process. Noted background in profit and non-profit
organizations. experienced with strategic planning process.
4. Service to the community is a prime motivation. Offered his broad experience,
5, Did not feel he represented a particular group, Has the ability to represent the community at large,
Joe Charter
I, Lived in Rogue Valley for 10 years. moved to Ashland in July 200 I. Relocating practice to Ashland,
2, Capital Improvement Projects, Transportation. Financing, Affordable Housing,
3, A lawyer with ordinance and government familiarity. Understands government process. Has ability to operate
under consensus, Prepared to make a time commitment, but noted his personal work time requirement'.
4, Service is his motivation and to be involved in the community, Interested in what he can contribute to community
and to provide a balance on the council. Wants to represent the city as a whole.
S, Did not feel he represented anyone group. Would do his best to represent the whole commWlity. Wants to provide
community respect and allow everyone to be heard,
II. Council Deliberation
Council Vote: Laws, Reid, and Morrison: Chris Hearn; Hartzell: Dennis DeSey; and Hanson: Jay Lininger,
Councilors Reid/Laws m/s to appoint Chris Hearn to Council Position #6. Roll Call Vote: Laws, Reid, Hartzell,
Hanson, and Morrison, YES. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m,
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MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
April 16, 20024:30 p,m,
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street
Mayor DeBoer called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m, in the City Council Chambers, Councilor Laws, Reid, Hanson,
Morrison and Hearn were in attendance, Councilor Hartzell was absent.
I. Council Discussion/Questions for Interview Process
Council clarified that the process for interviewing candidates and how questions should be phrased, Council proceeded to
discuss and agree on the candidate questions:
I. How long have you lived in the community and what community activities have you been involved in? And what is
your primary motivation for seeking the vacant council seat?
2, What do you think is the biggest issue facing the city at this time, and how do you see yourself contributing to resolve
the issues?
3, What personal skills and time availability do you otTer the council?
4, When moving ahead on a particular project, that is the best for the community at large, but would impact an tlxisting
neighborhood, how would you handle this?
5. Do you see yourself representing a particular constituency or group?
6, Do you have any questions of the council?
II. Candidate Interviews
Kate Jackson
1) Moved to the community in 1993 and became involved with the city during the 1997 flood. She has increased her
involvement over the past few years through the Community Development Department and was appointed to the Ad
Hoc Transit/Transportation Parking Committee and the Citizen Design Committee for Siskiyou Boulevard/Ashland
Street Project. She sees herself becoming even more involved and sees this appointment as stepping up to a larger
table,
2) Multi component issue: maintaining livability during growth, increased traffic and traffic needs, and the need for
additional affordable housing, She felt that by being on the council, it would offer a larger perspective on these
issues,
3) Cited her personal skills as being a good listener and work group experience in fmding and developing common
ground. Her work background has been in the public sector and providing infonnation, She noted that she currently
volunteers on a number of city committees and feels that the appointment to the council would be a consolidation
of these committees,
4) Felt that this is a big issue and that some of these impacts happen in spite of the council and noted parking issues,
5) She felt that she would represent her age group and natural resources, but does not intend to bring in specific
contingency.
6) Inquired of Council Hearn on the difference he found in regards to his previous position on the Planning Commission
and then appointment as a Councilor.
Elizabeth Bretko
1) Has lived in the community 5 year and has worked at the Ashland YMCA, Community Works and the Ashland Teen
Center. Has worked with at risk youth on the street and involving them in state and federal funding, She is a
member of the Ashland Community Action committee and is involved in various other activities. She stated that
she is an advocate for diversity and feels that this community has reputation for being magical and whimsical to the
people who visit our community. She felt that there is no representation for this on the council or on commissions,
She stated that the young people of the community are asking to be represented and are being supported by thl~ elders
of this community to be represented. She noted her high level of care for this community and its surroundilllg wild
lands.
2) Biggest issue is all encompassing and includes development, growth, and affordable housing, She noted the high
cost of rent in this community,
3) Excellent listener is approachable and makes herself available and pledged to do so, as a councilor. She is
committed, well spoken, articulate, and has no personal agenda, She would like to be on the council becaus<e of the
importance of diversity, women and alternative ideas represented on the council, She stated that her time availability
is very flexible.
4) Stated that listening to the people that it impacts is important. She felt that she would bring to the council thf: ability
to speak from a lot of places and that she listens to the truth and would bring this balance forward, She stated that
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she has no intention in stalling a process, and appreciates the council's energy and enthusiasm, She wants to be a
partner with the council by being a representation as a young person,
5) Felt that she would represent renters and youth,
Gary Smith
I) Has lived in the community for five years, He previously sought the position of Mayor, He noted that you have to
look back in order to determine where you can be utilized the most. He felt that he is a servant and that by getting
involved in different committees was not his vehicle, but that his skills would be utilized best at the leadership level.
He strongly believes that a good leader that serves echoes the majority of the community,
2) Livability and affordability is the biggest issue. He felt that he would bring tools that would be helpful in solving
these issues, He noted that diversity on the council is important and the ability to speak for the silent majority,
3) His background is management for an advertising agency and could bring these skills with him, He is a people
mover and people adjuster, is a good communicator and has strong leadership skills, Noted that the transj,tion for
the appointed councilor should be smooth, Stated that it is important to represent success, provide leadership and
be a team player,
4) Need to look at the neighborhood the issues at hand, Need to communicate the city issues and no outside
environment, other than the neighborhood itself, is spoken for. Need to listen to the individuals that are to impacted
and detennine the costs involved. He felt that it is not always necessary to spend city monies and that it is important
to listen to all sides in order for the city to make the right decision,
5) Has no hidden agenda and would consider himself a representative for Councilor Hanson's constituents and the
projects that Hanson has been involved in. He would be a servant to the community and to do the best he could,
6) What is the council's agenda for this position? Laws explained that it was the council's intention to find lhe best
person that could the best job for the whole city.
Dave Williams
I) Explained that he had returned to the community in 1995 after being away since 1961, He attended Junior High and
High school in Ashland and has lived here approximately 12 years, He has been active in the City of Ashland
Volunteer Police Program. Ashland Watershed Patrol, Ashland Budget Committee and a number of various other
organizations as listed on his resume, He is interested in government because it effects everyone and is interested
in the community where he lives, His background and work experience has involved working and heading a lot of
teams, Wishes to see consensus on the city council in terms of what they do.
2) Stated that growth is the major issue and is interested in the water intertie, which he feels is too distant in the future,
He commented on the decision that needs to be made regarding the surrounding Forest Lands and the need for
affordable housing. He shared his analytical mind and his ability to consume large amounts of data and information.
He would base his decisions on the data and information received and is appropriate,
3) He is retired and has adequate time available that would be necessary to fill this position, His personal experience
with working with teams has resulted in good relationships with governments and state agencies. He considers
himself a consensus builder,
4) Stated that in the situation where there is impact on an existing neighborhood, that the city has to move ~orward,
regardless of the impact on a neighborhood, ifit is for the good of the whole community. Stated that it is important
to the information out to the community and to provide a public forum where concerns and issues could ~~ heard,
5) Does not represent a particular group or constituency and does not feel it is appropriate, Stated that all council
members should do lhe best job to represent the city as a whole,
6) It was clarified that Councilor Hanson's last council meeting would be May 7 and that the appointee would take
office after this time, unless Hanson is called to duty sooner.
Brent Thompson
I) Has lived in the community since 1983 and has served on the Citizen Advisory Planning Committee, Ashland
Planning Commission, Open Space Program and City Council, He enjoys being involved in the community and
things that are accomplished,
2) Biggest issue is coping with the growth that the community is forced to accept with the least amount of impact on
the community and surrounding environment
3) Explained that he has the necessary time availability and can be controlled. He would commi~ the time needed to
fill this pro tern position. He noted his experience through deliberations, skills in planning, experienced through
studies and has traveled extensively, He believes in public process, public forum and moving things forward,
4) He felt that listening as careful as possible and litigating with the neighborhoods is important when making dc~isions
that affect these neighborhoods. Does not believe that decisions need to be made quickly and that making sure
everyone has been heard and all taken into consideration is important.
5) Does not represent a particular group, but represents the whole community.
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6) Commented on his interest on environmental issues and noted the council goal to protecting riparian. Laws
commented that restrictions have been tightened up and the city does need to update the current ordinances to reflect
these changes,
Al Wilstatter
Mayor DeBoer noted that AI Wilstatter had expressed his interest, but that he would be out of town and not available for
an interview,
III, Council Discussion
Council agreed to hold a brief discussion on their impression of the candidates, Hearn commented on his interpretation of
diversity and the council agreed that obtaining diversity is difticult, Laws comnented that it is impossible for seven
individuals, which consist of the Council and Mayor, to represent all the different interests that exist in the City of Ashland,
lie felt that it is important to have as much empathy as possible for a broad set of interest and to understand the different
groups as best they can in order to reconcile different interests that exist. Councilors shared their diverse backgrounds and
experience,
The council brought forward their comments regarding the candidates abilities and experience, Reid noted Brent
Thompson's historical perspective and planning experience. Dave Williams for his "community at large" perspective and
his experience on the Budget Committee. Gary Smith for his view on being a "Ieader" and representing taxpayers,
Elizabeth Bretko as an "idealist" and her representation of renters and youth. Kate Jackson for her practical view of (;ouncil
and community work and her planning background.
Morrison noted that almost all of the candidates referred to themselves as good listeners, He noted Elizabeth Bretko' s view
on being approachable, listening to people but not stalling the process. Kate Jackson on being accustomed to working
within groups and her experience with working with the public, Brent Thompson's experience on the Planning Commission
and City Council and his understanding of the process in order to achieve accomplishment of a goal. Reid noted her
concern that Thompson has not supported the public process in past actions that did not support his particular goals,
Hearn voiced his support for Kate Jackson and Brent Thompson, He noted Thompson as having the most experience and
being an idealog, he personally agrees with a lot of Thompson's land use planning issues.
Morrison commented on the strength of Jackson's contribution on the Siskiyou Boulevard Design Committee. Laws voiced
his support of Kate Jackson and commented on her strength and energy she brought forward to the Siskiyou Boulevard
Design Committee, Laws viewed her as being an individual who could represent the community and would be the easiest
to work with, Reid voiced her support for Kate Jackson and commented on the good job that Dave Williams does on the
Budget Committee and his familiarity with budget issues and the Capital Improvement Plan, DeBoer commented that he
found Jackson to be very articulate and easy to work with,
Hanson voiced his conflict of interest due to the fact that he plans on seeking this council position in the November ellection,
He stated his concern on placing an individual in this position that may decide to also seek this council position. He felt
confident that Gary Smith would represent his views. He also commented that there is not enough youth representation and
noted Elizabeth Bretko would bring this to the council. Hanson noted that Dave Williams could easily do the job and that
Brent Thompson may be the most experienced,
Council continued to discuss the various pros and cons on selecting the right applicant and commented on the outstanding
group of applicants, DeBoer noted his support of Dave Williams and commented that he had viewed the appointment as
nothing more than a pro tern position, He encouraged Elizabeth Bretko's involvement, but felt that it was up to the: voters
to make a change by placing youth on the council. He noted Kate Jackson's involvement in the Siskiyou Boulevard Project
would be an asset to the council. Council discussed the proper process for choosing the applicant and again noted the
strengths of each applicant,
Reid voiced her support for Kate Jackson, Morrison and Hearn stated that Brent Thompson and Kate Jackson was their
choice as the two top applicants. Hanson stated that his two top choices were Elizabeth Bretko and Brent Thompson.
DeBoer stated that his choices, in no particular order, would be Kate Jackson, Elizabeth Bretko and Dave Williams. Laws
stated that his choices would be Kate Jackson, Elizabeth Bretko and Dave Williams.
Councilors ReidlLaws m/s to select Kate Jackson as pro tern council position #4. DISCUSSION: Hanson Cdt tbat
tbis would be an opportunity to pay more tban lip service to the involvement of youth in our community. He C4~1t tbat
by selecting Bretko would send a message tbat the council is serious about involving youth, Morrison commented
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that Jackson most probably has the broadest perspective and has voiced her desire to learn, He questioned if the
council should wait until the regular meeting to do the actual voting on the pro tern position. Reid was not willing
to withdraw the motion, Roll Call Vote: Laws, Reid, Morrison and Hearn, YES; Hanson NO. Motion passed 4-1.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p,m,
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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