ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002 - 7:00 PM

 

A.        CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                                         

 

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

 

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

 

Absent:  Mayor Austin.

 

B.        CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                

1.       June Golden Rake Award – Darrell & Harriett Currier

2.     June Citizen of the Month – Jeff & Julie Owens

3.     Estacada Community Volunteer Scholarship – Jamie Carey

4.     2001-02 Citizen of the Year – Lisa Homan

 

President Butcher awarded the Golden Rake Award to Darrell & Harriett Currier and Citizen of the Month to Jeff & Julie Owens for their work on the Estacada Farmers Market. 

 

Cr. Butcher also introduced Jamie Carey, the recipient of the Estacada Community Volunteer Scholarship and Lisa Homan, Estacada’s 2001-02 Citizen of the Year.

 

Cr. Atkinson presented Dave Allinger of Estacada Little League a check from Family Ford for $675. 

 

 

C.        CONSENT AGENDA                                              

1.         Approve June 10, 2002 Council minutes

 

Cr. Hartwig moved to approve the June 10, 2002 Council minutes.  Cr. Stauffacher seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

D.        DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS        

 

Public Works Activity and Water Loss Reports – CM Ealy reviewed the reports distributed in the packets.

 

Financial Report – No questions.

 

City Manager Report – CM Ealy presented a slide show of the Timber Festival and Firemen Muster event last weekend.  CM Ealy also noted the many projects being worked on by city staff around the city. 

 

CM Ealy answered questions from the council. 

 

E.        PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change #2002-1 – Paul Koch & Steve Mueller – Commercial (C1) and Low Density Residential (R1) to Multi-family Residential (R-3) – Cr. Butcher opened the public hearing and asked the council to declare any conflict of interest or ex parte contact.  There was none.

 

CP McCallister reviewed the Planning Commission findings and recommendation to allow the comprehensive plan amendment and zone change.  CP McCallister read a statement regarding evidence and the right to appeal to LUBA.

 

Steve Mueller, Applicant, 25404 S McQueen Road – Mr. Mueller stated he would like to build multiple housing on his property.  This property has been underutilized.  Mr. Koch, joint applicant, would like to add a few mobile home spaces to the existing park.  Mr. Mueller answered questions from the council. 

 

Candy Anderson, 989 N. Broadway – Mrs. Anderson does not want an apartment building right behind her house.  She does not feel the property is fit for anyone to live on because old equipment and oil tanks were stored there.

 

Cr. Troeh moved to close the public hearing.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.  Cr. Butcher reopened the council meeting at 7:40 pm.

 

Cr. Troeh moved to approve the comprehensive plan amendment and zone change.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The council discussed the motion.  Cr. Hartwig asked about screening uses between properties.  CP McCallister stated that there is a 15’ rear setback required.  Cr. Troeh asked if there is a concern with the contamination issue.  CP McCallister stated this would be an issue with any development.  Cr. Atkinson asked about a geological survey on R-3 land.  CP stated this is only required in limited circumstances and these do not apply to this particular property.  Cr. Atkinson is concerned about giving up too much commercial land.  Roll Call Vote:  Cr. Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Atkinson-no, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes.  The motion passed with 5 yes and 1 no.  

 

2001 – 02 Supplemental Budget – Cr. Butcher opened the public hearing.  CR Carey reviewed the resolution and the need for the supplemental budget for revenue and expenses in the building fund. 

 

Cr. Butcher asked for public input and there was none.  Cr. Butcher closed the public hearing.

 

2002 - 03 State Shared Revenues – Cr. Butcher opened the public hearing.  CR Carey explained the resolution and possible uses of the state shared revenues.

 

Cr. Butcher asked for public input and there was none.  Cr. Butcher closed the public hearing.

 

2002 – 03 City of Estacada Budget – Cr. Butcher opened the public hearing.  CM Ealy reviewed the budget and the one change in the bond payment.  The city will not be able to pay off the 1973 bond this year and that fund (80) has been reduced by the amount of the extra payment. 

 

Cr. Butcher asked for public input and there was none.  Cr. Butcher closed the public hearing. 

 

F.         COUNCIL BUSINESS                     

 

Estacada Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments – There were no applications received. 

 

Estacada Area Arts Commission Appointments – The council appointed Karen Veselik, Barbara Mattson and Jane Reid to the Estacada Area Arts Commission for two-year terms ending 6/30/04.

 

Resolution 2002 – No. 9 – A Resolution relating to municipal services state shared revenues – Cr. Hartwig moved to adopt Resolution 2002 – 9 – A resolution relating to municipal services state shared revenues.  Cr. Atkinson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2002 – 14 – A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2001-02 – Cr. Hartwig moved to adopt Resolution 2002 – 14 – A resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2001-02.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2002 – 15 – A Resolution adopting, appropriating, levying and categorizing taxes for the 2002-2003 city budget -  Cr. Troeh moved to adopt Resolution 2002 – 15 – A resolution adopting, appropriating, levying and categorizing taxes for the 2002-2003 city budget.  Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2002 – 16 – A Resolution for the purpose of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450 – CR Carey explained the transfer of funds.  Cr. Hartwig moved to adopt Resolution 2002-16 – A resolution for the purpose of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450.   Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

G.        CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                    

 

Curtis Irwin, Endive Road – Mr. Irwin informed the council that the half-pipe is completed and invited everyone to try it out.

 

Jon Schleiff, Coupland Road – Mr. Schleiff is still working on the paintball field in the park.  He has been meeting with CM Ealy and Norm Ernst of PGE to address any concerns.  He is now working with Tony Dental of PGE regarding paintball in the park and he would like the council to allow him to proceed with organizing the paintball in the park through the city permit process.  He would like to propose more than one event and wants the council to allow more than one event if things can be worked out with PGE.  The council discussed the proposal. 

 

Cr. Gavic moved to allow more than a one-time paintball event contingent on PGE and city approval.  Cr. Troeh seconded the motion.  Cr. Troeh would like to see the contract with the city before it is approved.  She would like it more clear on the specifics before the paintball begins.  CM Ealy will have the contract to the council at the next meeting.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

H.        COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS

 

Cr. Stauffacher thanked Curtis for all his work on the half-pipe.  She also asked CM Ealy if anyone has inspected the community center roof.  CM Ealy will check on this. 

 

Cr. Troeh thanked all the volunteers who turn out in mass for events such as the muster and timber festival and make this a better place to live.  She thanked those who volunteer for all the different commission. 

 

Cr. Gavic stated there is a new dollar store coming to Estacada.  He also would like it noted for future reference to keep the rest area and dump site open for public use during events. 

 

Cr. Atkinson congratulated Jamie Carey on her scholarship.  He also stated that the “Welcome to Estacada” sign on the old highway needs to be cleaned around.  He is concerned about losing commercial land to zone changes but knows this will be addressed in the comp plan review. 

 

Cr. Butcher thanked the staff and council for putting up with her tonight. 

 

I.          ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.