ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 - 7:00 PM

 

A.        CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                                         

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.  Mayor Austin led in the pledge of allegiance.

 

B.        CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS

 

            None.

 

C.        CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Approve August 27, 2001 Workshop minutes

2.         Approve August 27, 2001 Regular meeting minutes

3.         Accounts payable

4.         City Manager Report

5.         Municipal Court Update

6.         Presentation of plaque – Estacada Volunteer Firefighters Assn.

 

David Long, Estacada Volunteer Firefighters Association, presented Mayor Austin and the city with a plaque in recognition of the city’s participation in the annual fireman’s muster.

 

The Council asked some questions regarding the bills.

 

The Council discussed the makeup of the Comprehensive Plan Committee.  They discussed the need for a majority of inside city limit people and maybe adding a representative from the school district and/or fire department.  The Council would like to have this as an agenda item at the next meeting for further discussion.

 

The Council commented on the municipal court update.

 

Cr. Hartwig moved to approve the consent agenda, specifically the August 27th workshop and council minutes and the bills.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Akins-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.

 

D.        PUBLIC HEARING – Subdivision Application #2001-1 – Pershing/Pierce

 

Mayor Austin opened the public hearing for subdivision application #2001-1.   Mayor Austin asked the Council to declare any exparte contacts or bias.  There was none.

 

CP McCallister read the statement regarding evidence and presented his staff report.  CP reviewed the application request and the Planning Commission’s recommendation of approval with conditions.  CP also read a letter from the fire department into the record and stated that condition #4 should be changed to reflect these concerns.

 

Glen Pershing, applicant – Mr. Pershing answered questions from the Council. 

 

Cr. Troeh moved to approve subdivision application #2001-1 with the sixteen conditions including the changes regarding the fire department concerns.  Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion. Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Akins-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.

 

E.        COUNCIL BUSINESS         

 

Resolution 2001 – 15 – A Resolution setting sewer rates and reduced sewer rates - PWS Strawn reviewed a list of projects included in the packet.  CM Ealy commented on the projects and answered questions from the council. 

 

Cr. Butcher moved to adopt Resolution 2001 – 15 – A Resolution setting sewer rates and reduced rates.  Cr. Akins seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Akins-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.

 

SOLV Grant Application – Estacada Project #4 – Skate park – CM stated that $250 will be issued from SOLV for the project. 

 

Clackamas County Coordinating Committee Appointment -  CM stated that the cities interested in a parks and recreation should run a parallel process with this committee.  It was council consensus to have the mayor serve on this committee with the council president as the alternate. 

 

County Parks and Library District – CM Ealy reviewed the information in the packet.  The council discussed this district.

 

F.         CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS        

 

Curtis Irwin – Mr. Irwin stated that he is having a hard time getting the kids to help with the project but he is still working on getting the pipe installed. 

 

Mr. Irwin also is working on installing horseshoe pits next to the skate pipe in an area approved by PWS Strawn.  Cascade Utilities will donate the machinery and time to dig the holes. 

 

Dianna Turk, 30095 SE Cemetery Road – Ms. Turk complimented the library staff and board for the renaissance dinner.  This was a very positive event and encouraged everyone to attend next year.

 

G.        COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS

 

Cr. Hartwig stated that there will be a meeting of Wade and Zobrist Street residents to discuss traffic problems in that area. 

 

Cr. Atkinson stated that the new stop signs on Shafford and Pierce have seemed to help the problems in those neighborhoods but there is still more that can be done.  He also congratulated Curtis Irwin on his efforts to improve the park.

 

Cr. Gavic also felt the renaissance fair was a great event.  He stated that the EDA will be having two more street sales on September 22nd and October 13th.

 

Mayor Austin thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

 

H.        ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.