ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002 - 7:00 PM

 

A.        CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                 

 

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

 

Present:  Cr. Hartwig, Cr. Butcher, Cr. Troeh, Cr. Atkinson, Cr. Gavic,  CM Ealy, CR Carey, CP McCallister. 

 

Absent:  Cr. Stauffacher, Mayor Austin.

 

B.        CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS        

 

Lisa Homan, Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Homan stated that the first gunfighters show on Broadway was very successful.  She also presented a gift to CM Ealy for his birthday.    

 

C.        CONSENT AGENDA          

1.         Approve July 22, 2002 Council minutes

 

Cr. Hartwig moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

D.        DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS        

 

City Manager Report – CM stated that tomorrow night CM Ealy and CR Carey will present a workshop for candidates for council regarding duties involved.  There is also a meeting on August 20th at 7:00 pm regarding the downtown EID. 

 

E.        PUBLIC HEARING              

1.       Annexation Application 2002-1 – Annexation to the City of Estacada of territory generally on the north edge of Estacada city limits, 20.33 acres located southeast of the intersection of Hwy 224 and River Mill Road, more particularly:  a part of William Wade D.L.C. No. 39 and being a part of section 17, T3S, R4E TL 502, 600 and 700, W.M., Clackamas County, Oregon.

 

Cr. Butcher closed the meeting and opened the public hearing for annexation application 2002-1. 

 

CP McCallister reviewed the application and the criteria for the annexation.  He stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the annexation and recommended denial because of issues regarding the abating of the ODOT property.  CP McCallister reviewed the staff report. 

 

In regards to abating the property to comply with zoning, there is a single-family manufactured home on one lot that will be removed within 10 years or at the time of development.  There is currently a gravel yard on the other lots and the council has three options:  find that the use is an outright use, find it is not an allowed use on the property but there is enough evidence that it will be abated, find that the gravel yard is an accessory use when ODOT relocates their administrative offices to these lots.  CP has recommended denial solely because of the abatement issue and the Planning Commission also recommended denial because of this issue.  If the Council approves the application, there is a list of recommended conditions. 

 

CP McCallister stated that a letter from Mr. Imayoshi was added to the record.

 

CP McCallister read a statement regarding evidence and the right to appeal. 

 

Robert Taylor, applicant – Mr. Taylor stated that with regards to the abatement of the ODOT property, he felt the use was an outright use in commercial zone.  He also has been told by an ODOT official that they would be moving their offices to the site in five years. 

 

Cr. Atkinson asked if the properties would be residential or commercial because of a home builders sign on the property.  Mr. Taylor stated it was commercial and that the sign was just advertisement.

 

There was no additional input in favor of or in opposition of the application. 

 

Neutral: 

 

Bill Barnhart, ODOT – ODOT does want the annexation of their property.  The facility on 2nd is quite old and needs to be replaced and they would like to move it out to the River Mill site.   Cr. Hartwig asked how wide the easement was through the ODOT property?  Mr. Barnhart stated that the easement is 30’ and showed the council where this easement was situated on the property and spoke of concerns of it being too close to the highway.

 

Cr. Troeh asked if Mr. Barnhart felt the offices would be moved within the 10 years.  He stated the plan was to do this but of course they need to consider funding. 

 

Bob Veley, 33700 SE Duus Road – Mr. Veley reiterated the recommendation of the FAA for the navigation easement as a condition of approval. 

 

CP McCallister stated that council also has the authority to approve the application in part.  They can approve the annexation for one, two or all three properties. 

 

Cr. Hartwig asked Mr. Taylor asked if he would look to the city to fix his access problem.  Mr. Taylor stated he would take care of this on his own and is still negotiating with ODOT on his access. 

 

Cr. Troeh moved to close the public hearing.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

Cr. Butcher closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting.

 

Cr. Hartwig moved to approve the application with conditions listed in the staff report.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  Cr. Troeh stated that this is an awkward situation because of the abatement issue and the access issue.  Commercial property is needed but there are some major issues with this application.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Atkinson-no, Cr. Butcher-yes.  The motion passed with four yes and 1 no.

 

F.         COUNCIL BUSINESS         

 

Liquor License Application – New Outlet – Enitel Communications – Cr. Atkinson moved to deny the liquor license.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  Cr. Atkinson feels there are enough businesses selling liquor and he does not feel we need anymore.  Cr. Troeh feels the council should leave the denial to the OLCC because we have approved numerous new applications recently.  The council discussed the issue of approving applications.  CM Ealy asked if there was more information the council would like to see when these are submitted.  The council would like to know why the city even reviews these if it is up to OLCC.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-no, Cr. Troeh-no, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-no, Cr. Butcher-no, Mayor Austin-no.  The motion fails with 1 yes and 5 no.

 

Mayor Austin moved to recommend approval of the liquor license.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Cr. Atkinson-no, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 5 yes and 1 no.

 

Periodic Review Workgroup Appointment – Mayor Austin appointed Robert Kowalewski to the Periodic Review Workgroup with consent of the council.

 

Resolution 2002 – No. 18 – A Resolution authorizing the mayor and common council of the City of Estacada to execute and endorse an agreement with Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development for database development – CM Ealy explained the agreement. 

 

Cr. Troeh moved to adopt Resolution 2002 – No. 18 – A Resolution authorizing the mayor and common council of the City of Estacada to execute and endorse an agreement with Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development for database development.  Cr. Butcher seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 6 yes and 0 no. 

 

G.        CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                    

 

Dean Holden, 141 NE Pierce – Mr. Holden stated that the OLCC is very thorough with their investigations on people requesting liquor licenses.

 

H.        COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS      

 

Cr. Troeh attended the staff potluck this week and she enjoyed it and thanked staff for inviting her.  She also stated that on Saturday, August 3rd the library task force took a tour of available sites.  She said it was very interesting.  The task force is a very talented group and she hopes they will be able to come up with a good recommendation to the council.

 

Cr. Gavic stated that the gunfighters thing and the farmers market brought a lot of traffic to the downtown merchants.  Cr. Gavic stated there will be an art gallery in Estacada and he wishes them lots of luck. 

 

Cr. Atkinson asked staff who maintains city parks.  CM Ealy stated that the city crew maintains city parks.  Cr. Atkinson asked why a neighborhood association is being billed for maintenance of a park.  CM Ealy stated that when the park was deeded to the city, the agreement was that the neighborhood association was to pay for maintenance.  Cr. Atkinson also asked about the speed bumps to be placed on Shafford.  The neighborhood still wants them.  He also wants the city to actively work with PGE and ODOT regarding issues that have been lingering and to get something done.

 

Cr. Hartwig thanked public works with help in accessing the road blocking material.  He enjoyed the gunfighters show.  He asked everyone to get registered and vote.  He wished CM Ealy a happy birthday.

 

Cr. Butcher thanked everyone for coming. 

 

Mayor Austin apologized for being late but his flight was delayed.  He attended the mayors conference a couple weeks ago and learned that a lot of cities are hurting for funds and he appreciates the city’s budget. 

 

I.          ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.