ESTACADA CITY HALL,
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET,
ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,
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. Butcher, Cr. Stauffacher, Cr. Hartwig,
Cr. Gavic, Cr. Atkinson, Cr. Troeh, Mayor Austin, CM Ealy, CR Carey.
B. CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS
Nina
Hamilton, 27724 S. Hwy 211 Ms. Hamilton commented on the council meeting minutes
of the last meeting and stated that she wanted to say that it will hurt
businesses in town to increase business fees, not that it will force them out
of town. She also stated that she was in
city hall today and was refused an extension to pay her business license fee
until November.
OLCC Report
Victor Muniz, OLCC Mr. Muniz explained the process of licensing and the
role of the council. An unfavorable
recommendation causes a higher level of review but if the reason for the
unfavorable recommendation is not something that OLCC can deny for it will
probably be granted. If the council
gives an unfavorable recommendation, the reason should be noted when the
application is returned.
C. CONSENT
AGENDA
1. Approve
August 26, 2002 Council minutes
Cr. Troeh moved to approve the August 26, 2002
Council minutes. Cr. Hartwig seconded
the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
D. DEPARTMENT
& COMMITTEE REPORTS
Library Task
Force Update Jim Reynolds Mr. Reynolds informed the council how the
task force is organized into four subcommittees siting, structure, finance,
and communication. He explained the
process, beginning with evaluation of functions of the library and what space
is needed to accommodate these functions, to develop criteria for siting and
building the new library; selection of an architect to come up with the cost to
build a public building in a Portland metro community; and informing and
listening to the community regarding this issue; and finances, a bank account
has been established with money that has been donated. Fundraising will be a big part of what they
are doing and Mr. Reynolds will be talking to a lot of people regarding
this. Mr. Reynolds believes that $25,000
will be needed to get the architect, real estate appraisals, consulting fees to
write the case, legal fees, communication costs (pamphlets, postage, etc) and
miscellaneous items such as training.
The funds would come from $10,000 of grant funds along with $10,000 from
the library fund, and $5,000 from the Library Foundation.
Jack Townes answered questions about how they are
coming up with sites for the library.
They are still in the process of developing this list and have not
approached any one property at this point.
Cr. Butcher moved to accept the OEDD grant if awarded and supplement the grant with an additional $10,000 from the library contingency fund for the contractual services needed for the initial phase of the project for approximately $25,000. Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr. Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes. The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.
City Manager
CM stated that Irene Adams needs volunteers and ideas for the centennial celebration
in 2005 for the City of Estacada. She
would appreciate any help at this point.
CM reviewed some
information from the Fire Department, PGE press release, and PGEs semi-annual
report that discusses relicensing. ECAT
is looking at beginning meetings in early October. CM stated that the fall newsletter would be
printed and mailed with the September water bills. The EID will meet on September 17th
to formalize their funding assessments and formulate their plan for
improvements. CM Ealy also distributed
some information he has collected regarding other cities stands on sandwich
boards. CM explained urban renewal
districts and how they are funded.
CM stated that
there is concern regarding the destruction of property in the city hall
lawn. This problem is increasing and CM
has talked to the new deputy regarding this.
CM stated that
there are plans to remodel the council chambers to make the room more user
friendly. The room will be sheet rocked
and new carpet will be installed.
E. COUNCIL
BUSINESS
Proclamation
Day For Remembrance September 11, 2002 Mayor Austin read the Day For
Remembrance proclamation.
Resolution 2002 21 A Resolution establishing
signing authorities for the City of Estacada Cr. Troeh moved to adopt
Resolution 2002 21 A Resolution establishing signing authorities for the
City of Estacada. Cr. Stauffacher
seconded the motion. Roll call
vote: Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr.
Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr.
Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes. The motion
passed with 7 yes and 0 no.
F. CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS
Pam Zengal,
44740 SE George Road Ms. Zengal thanked city staff for the interest in
the beautification of the city with the new garbage cans and clean up. She also encouraged the council to allow
A-board signs by permit, maybe with a $10 fee.
G. COUNCIL
REPORTS & COMMENTS
Cr. Troeh is so
excited by the number of applicants running for city council. She likes the idea that people have a choice
of many good applicants.
Cr. Gavic
commented on the one-year anniversary of the bombing of the World Trade Center
and how it has affected him as a councilor.
He thanked everyone for their input.
Cr. Atkinson
thanked Jim Reynolds for the report on his group. The work they have done is uplifting.
Cr. Hartwig
stated that there will be a street closure on Saturday for the gunfighters
show. He also stated how beautiful the
flower baskets are around town. He
stated that the trees around town seem to be growing out of the boxes. CM stated that the trees were provided for by
a grant and the property owners are responsible for maintaining the trees. Figaros has requested that they remove the
current tree in some of the boxes and replace them with different trees. Staff feels this request is valid and they
will be replacing the trees.
Cr. Stauffacher
thanked the library task force for the great work.
Mayor Austin
also thanked the task force.
H. ADJOURNMENT
OF MEETING
The meeting
was adjourned at 8:35 pm.