ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001 – 7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER
Mayor Austin led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Cr. Butcher, Cr. Akins, Cr. Hartwig, Cr. Atkinson, Cr. Gavic, Cr. Troeh, Mayor Austin, CM Ealy, CR Carey, CA Cole.
B. CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS FOR AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve January 30, 2001 and February 1, 2001 Council minutes
2. Accounts payable
3. Resolution 2001 – No. 2 – A Resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the City the question of annexation of 0.69 acres into the City limits.
Cr. Butcher moved to approve the consent agenda. Cr. Gavic seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Akins-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes. The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.
D. STAFF AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Clackamas County Sheriff – Dep. Kraus – Report not available.
City Recorder – SEI Filing – CR Carey reviewed the procedure for filing the SEI report.
CM Ealy stated that the Complete Communities Congress will be presented as a live satellite feed on Saturday, February 24, 2001, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at City Hall. Participants will vote directly to Oregon City via the phone and box lunches will be provided. Let CM know if you are interested in attending.
CA Cole reviewed the Attorney General’s opinion on Ballot Measure 7. The opinion included the determination that Ballot Measure 7 is not retroactive.
E. PUBLIC HEARING – Postponed until further notice
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application 2000-2 and Zone Change Application 2000-2. The applicant, Bernard Atkinson, is requesting a comprehensive plan amendment from Light Industrial to Commercial and corresponding zone change from M-1 to C-1 for property described as 34E 20, tax lots 1700 & 800.
Postponed until further notice. The Planning Commission is still considering the application.
F. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. SECOND READING - Ordinance Series of 2000, No. 32 – An Ordinance granting to Cascade Utilities, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise conferring the right and privilege to place, erect, lay maintain, and operate in, upon and under the streets, alleys, avenues, thoroughfares and public highways within the City of Estacada telecommunications facilities for the operation of Cascade’s communications business.
CM reviewed his staff report regarding the franchise agreement. CM commented on Mr. Crosby’s memo introduced to the City tonight regarding free DSL service.
Steve Crosby, Cascade Utilities – Mr. Crosby stated that in November there was an unofficial poll taken of the Council and the 4.03% fee was acceptable with the Council at that time and that is how things proceeded. He also stated that the 2.97% increase to 7% would be passed on to the users. Mr. Crosby explained his proposal to offer the City free DSL and Internet service and to keep the franchise fee at 4.03%. This would not make up the whole difference but would bring it a lot closer. Mr. Crosby explained why and how franchise fees are paid to cities.
Cr. Gavic asked if there were grant monies available for street improvements. CM stated that there is a lot of money out there for infrastructure and the City would be pursuing some of this funding.
Cr. Hartwig commented that if there are increases in the franchise fees, he wants to have this money go into the street fund.
CM Ealy read Ordinance Series of 2000, No. 32 for the second time.
Cr. Troeh moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2000, No. 32 – An Ordinance granting to Cascade Utilities, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise conferring the right and privilege to place, erect, lay maintain, and operate in, upon and under the streets, alleys, avenues, thoroughfares and public highways within the City of Estacada telecommunications facilities for the operation of Cascade’s communications business. Cr. Atkinson seconded the motion. Cr. Gavic would like to look at the 4% and seek grants for the balance of the funds. Cr. Troeh stated she supported the 7% but would like to see the money go to the street fund for improvements. Roll Call Vote: Cr. Akins-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-no, Cr. Hartwig-no, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes. The motion passed with 5 yes and 2 no.
G. CITY MANAGER REPORT
CM reviewed his City Manager report and some of the correspondence he has received the last few weeks.
H. COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS
Cr. Atkinson stated that he realizes that passing the franchise ordinance will not solve all the problems but is a start in the right direction.
Cr. Gavic stated that next Monday the EDA would be putting on a winter event from 1-4pm. Businesses have really chipped in to make this very positive. Cr. Gavic stated that increased signage along highway 224 is in the works.
Cr. Hartwig thanked the city staff for their response to a problem he had with a water line.
Cr. Butcher stated that the decision regarding the franchise fee weighed heavily on her this week. She really appreciates the plight of Cascade Utilities and the innovative new things coming along that they have to deal with. She hopes that the intent is pure to fix the streets with the money.
Mayor Austin stated he attended an ethics workshop and career fair today with high school students and it was a very rewarding experience. He is also looking forward to the results of the Complete Communities Congress.
Curtis Irwin gave an update on the progress of the skateboard pipe placement. He stated that $1000 has been collected for the skateboard pipe and the Lions club has offered to hold a yearly fundraiser to offset the cost of maintenance. Kelly Roberts and Brandon Flohr are also willing to put on fundraisers to offset the expense of maintenance.
I. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.