ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2003 - 7:00 PM

 

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. Cliff Atkinson, Cr. Michele Cheshier, Cr. Marli Stauffacher, Cr. Ben Erickson, Mayor Robert Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey, CA Andrew Cole. 

 

Absent:  Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Cliff Gavic.                                    

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – ORS 192.660 (1)(h) – Litigation                                            

 

Mayor Austin announced that the council would adjourn into executive session under ORS 192.660(1)(h) to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.  He asked everyone to leave the room except those representing the media.  He advised the media representatives to that they couldn’t report the contents of the executive session. 

 

All council and staff listed above were present along with Dave Stone, Lead Plant Operator, Chris Randall, Public Works Director and Clinton Vining, Clackamas County News.

 

The Council returned to regular session.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                                

December Citizen of the Month – Lisa Galluzzo

December Golden Rake Award – Randy and Teri Smart

 

Mayor Austin presented the December Citizen of the Month Award to Lisa Galluzzo for all her work coordinating the Festival of Lights celebration.  He also announced the December Golden Rake Award to Randy and Teri Smart, 410 SE Mountain View Lane.

 

Cindy Baker – Ms. Baker gave an update on a skate park forum she attended in Portland.  She presented the information regarding skate parks provided at the forum.  It was a very informative meeting.

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                

Approve December 8, 2003 Workshop and Regular meeting minutes

Resolution 2003-24 – A Resolution opposing the formation of an Electric People’s Utility District in Clackamas County

 

Cr. Cheshier moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Stauffacher seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                            

 

City Manager – CM reviewed the upcoming Main Street paving project.  The Council would like to see some streetscaping with the project to beautify Main Street.  Staff will bring options to the council to consider before making a final decision on the total project. 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                                        

 

Comp Plan Update – Population Projections – The Periodic Review Task Force met last week to receive the study included in the council packet.  CM reviewed some of the results of the study and answered questions from the council. 

 

Cr. Atkinson stated that all results would be backed up with very accurate statistical information.  The whole idea about this document is to allow the council to make well-informed and accurate decisions on land use issues. 

 

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update – CM stated that the information in the packet is the executive summary of the total document.  Mayor Austin would like to see some information in the study about partnering with other agencies such as the school to maybe reduce the price of land needed for community parks.  Cr. Atkinson would like to see the Timber Park included in the plan at some point. 

 

Library Property Geotechnical Engineering – Award Bid – Cr. Cheshier moved to award the bid for Geotechnical Services for the library site to Carlson Geotechnical for $3,450 as recommended by Dave Piper.  Cr. Atkinson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Library Property Survey – Award Bid – Cr. Cheshier moved to award the bid for professional survey services for the library site to Compass Engineering for $1,800 and for $225 to set missing boundary corners in the event any are missing.  Cr. Atkinson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Set Council Summit Date – CM stated that staff is working on a mailing list that includes a representative or two of every community organization to put together a Community Summit to be held at the Community Center on Saturday, January 17, 2004 from 8:00 am - noon.  Mayor Austin stated that all organizations could discuss issues such as grant writing and needs and how to promote our community.  CM would like to have this be a real professional update for all organizations in the community. 

 

Set State of the City Address Date – CM stated that this will take place at the January 12, 2004 council meeting.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

 

Dave Stone, Lead Plant Operator – Mr. Stone informed the council that the Clackamas River Water Providers has changed their charter changing their bookkeeping services.  The city belongs to this association and Mr. Stone recommends that the city continue their membership, even though the dues may increase with this change.  He also stated that the city SCADA system has been upgraded recently.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                          

 

Cr. Stauffacher thanked everyone for coming and wished everyone a great holiday.

 

Cr. Atkinson asked staff to check some grease traps around town at restaurant sites.  He also wished everyone a prosperous new year in 2004.

 

Cr. Cheshier wished everyone happy holidays and again thanked Lisa Galluzzo for all her work to bring holiday cheer to Estacada.

 

Cr. Erickson wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

 

Mayor Austin also wished everyone a great holiday season. 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – ORS 192.660 (1)(h) – Litigation                                            

 

Mayor Austin announced that the council would reconvene the executive session under ORS 192.660(1)(h) to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.  He asked everyone to leave the room except those representing the media.  He advised the media representatives to that they couldn’t report the contents of the executive session. 

 

All council and staff listed above were present along with Chris Randall, Public Works Director and Clinton Vining, Clackamas County News.

 

The Council returned to regular session.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.