ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JULY 8, 2002 - 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.

 

Present:  Cr. Hartwig, Cr. Butcher, Cr. Stauffacher, Cr. Troeh, Cr. Gavic, Cr. Atkinson, Mayor Austin, CR Carey, CM Ealy (by phone).

 

Mayor Austin revealed the new city seal designed and constructed by Jenny Joyce.

 

B.     CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS        

 

Steve Stone, President, Estacada Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Stone stated that the parade was one of the most successful because of all the volunteers and the fly over.  The Chamber thanked the council members that helped.

 

C.     CONSENT AGENDA      

1.       Approve June 24, 2002 Executive Session minutes

2.     Approve June 24, 2002 Council minutes

 

Cr. Troeh moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Butcher seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

D.     DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                   

 

Library Report – There was no additional information not in the packet.

 

Library Building Task Force Update  - There was no additional information not in the packet.

 

Court Report – There was no additional information not in the packet.

 

E.     COUNCIL BUSINESS

 

Resolution 2002 – 17 – A Resolution adopting a work program for periodic review updates to the Comprehensive Plan – CM Ealy reviewed the work program.  Cr. Atkinson stated that this will be forwarded to the state and hopefully they will approve it and the work will begin to implement the work plan to update the comprehensive plan. 

 

Cr. Butcher moved to adopt Resolution 2002 – 17 – A Resolution adopting a work program for periodic review updates to the Comprehensive Plan.  Cr. Troeh seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Gavic-no, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 6 yes and 1 no.

 

Paintball Update – CM reviewed the email from Tony Dental, PGE, supporting the use of the park for paintball.  A park permit will be required for the paintball use but PGE is asking for $2,000,000 of insurance and the lease agreement only asks for $1,000,000 of insurance coverage.  Staff will continue with the arrangements for the paintball field.  Mr. Schlieff needs to come in and take out a permit for review by the city and PGE. 

 

Timber Park Permit Process Discussion – Mayor Austin stated that the city really needs to take a look at the lease agreement and make any changes needed to make the permitting process smoother.  Cr. Atkinson wants to aggressively use the park to generate income to maintain the park.  Cr. Butcher wants to know who has control of the park.  She feels if we are leasing it she does not know how PGE can deny an event.  She does feel they should be able to review the permit and make recommendations but not to deny events. 

 

CM Ealy stated that PGE would hope that the city refuses some of these events so they don’t have to.  The city needs to find out from PGE what they want us to do to preserve their park and still permit uses in the park that will generate money to maintain the park.  Staff will continue working with PGE to clear up everyone’s roles and responsibilities when renting out the park.

 

New Outlet Liquor License Application – Estacada Floral & Gifts – CR Carey reviewed the application and email.  Cr. Hartwig moved to approve the liquor license application.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.

 

F.      CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS        

 

Tanya Phillips, Chamber of Commerce 1st Vice President – Mrs. Phillips thanked the city for all their help.  She thanked Denise for helping during the parade set up and the Mayor and Randy for announcing the parade.  It was a great event and feels the chamber works well together as a board and wants to work with the city more to better the community. 

 

G.     COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS  

 

CM Ealy state that Beverly Anderson is aggressively working on many community events such as recycling and event planning.   Ms. Anderson will be bringing a proposed scope of work to the next council meeting for review to be able to keep her working for the city for the next year. 

 

July 19th at 6:30 pm will be the ribbon cutting for the 3rd and Main intersection.  CM asked the council to attend.  

 

Cr. Troeh was very impressed with the Fourth of July parade and event.  She also attended the Farmer’s Market and stated that there was a lot of activity downtown. 

 

Cr. Gavic stated that the downtown businesses have noticed a traffic pattern change and may put a letter together to modify traffic after the intersection is open.

 

Cr. Atkinson thanked the chamber for the great event and parade.  The celebration was amazing and there was a lot of community support.  He will not be able to attend the meeting on July 22nd.

 

Cr. Hartwig noticed that the streets were very clean and the flower baskets are very beautiful.  He stated that the parade was great with the fly over.  He thanked the chamber for the great job they did putting the event together. 

 

Cr. Stauffacher thanked the chamber for the wonderful event on the 4th.  The fireworks were wonderful and it was nice to see the community come out to support the event.

 

Cr. Butcher also thanked the chamber for the wonderful event and likes seeing the city working together to create these wonderful community events.

 

Mayor Austin again thanked the chamber and informed the council of upcoming events. 

 

H.     ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

        The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.