ESTACADA CITY HALL,
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET,
ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, JANUARY 13,
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.
CR Carey gave the oath of office to
new councilors Michele Cheshier, Ben Erickson and Becky Arnold and Mayor Robert
Austin.
Present: Cr. Michele Cheshier, Cr. Ben Erickson, Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr.
Cliff Gavic, Cr. Cliff Atkinson, Cr. Marli Stauffacher, Mayor Robert Austin, CM
Randy Ealy, CA Andrew Cole and CR Denise Carey.
Cr. Stauffacher nominated Cr.
Atkinson as Council President. Cr.
Arnold seconded the nomination. There
were no further nominations and Cr. Atkinson was unanimously declared the
Council President.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS
Deputy Bill Rowlands, Clackamas County Sheriff Department, stated that Sgt. Coates is slowly getting better. Dep. Rowlands updated the Council on what has been happening in the city over the last few months.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve December 9, 2002 Council
minutes
Cr. Cheshier moved to approve the
consent agenda. Cr. Gavic seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING Estacada Economic Improvement District
Mayor Austin
opened the public hearing for the Estacada Economic Improvement District.
CM Ealy stated that
this is the public hearing to approve assessments for the EID. Property owners representing 39% of the
amount of the assessments have remonstrated against the proposal, therefore
blocking the district to proceed. CA
stated that the public hearing can proceed but the Council does not have
authority to approve the EID.
Dee Hawes, Figaros Pizza Mr. Hawes seriously believes there was a lack of information and preparedness on behalf of the property owners and he thinks within 6 months this can be corrected and brought back for approval. There are 60% of the property owners that do support the project and he feels if specific goals are set, the others will approve of the district.
Dean Holden,
Pierce Street Mr. Holden does not object to an EID but he felt the allocation
of this EID was not fair and most of the money was going to administrative
costs and not direct capital improvements.
Nina Hamilton,
27724 S. Hwy 211 Ms. Hamilton is not against the EID but against how it was
presented. She stated that the business
community cannot afford it at this time.
She would have liked to see the EID be voluntary.
Dianna Turk,
30092 SE Cemetery Road Ms. Turk stated that attractive businesses draw people
and if the downtown area is improved the whole business community would
benefit.
Mike Misley
There were many people upset because they had not received notices or had
turned in tickets that were not included on the list. He stated he knew there were more letters
turned in that were not included on the list and he knew for a fact that Pat
Pemberton had turned in an objection and that Alf Anderson from the Trails had
not been notified of the hearings. CR
Carey stated that all letters of objection had been placed on the list and that
one of the last ones signed by Jeff Fagan did not have the proper tax lot
listed but would be added to the list.
Cr. Atkinson
moved to close the public hearing. Cr.
Stauffacher seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Manager
Report CM reviewed the January calendar including council events such as the
joint meeting with the school board on the 22nd, the council
workshop on the 25th and the Estacada Summit on the 23rd.
CM stated that a
packet of information will be put together for the council workshop.
CM stated that
the council needs to clarify their position on economic development. There is a company looking to locate in
Estacada and may begin asking for incentives to come to our community.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Planning
Commission Appointments The council voted as follows:
Robert Begvelin 1 vote
Richard Hartwig 6 votes
Dean Holden 3 votes
Robert Morrisey 1 vote
Tanya Phillips 5 votes
Jeffrey Coupland 6 votes
Don
McGregor 6 votes
Richard Hartwig, Tanya Phillips, Jeffrey Coupland and Don McGregor were appointed to the Planning Commission.
Parks &
Recreation Commission Appointments - Mayor Austin appointed Cheryl Copeland,
Pam Peterson, Dianna Turk and Roxanne Morrisey Parks and Recreation Commission
with unanimous consent from the council.
Budget Committee
Appointment - The council selected Pam Butcher to the Budget Committee.
Liquor License
Application Bedoy Family Corporation dba Casa de Amigos The Council
discussed the application. Cr. Atkinson
moved to approve the application. Cr.
Stauffacher seconded the motion. Roll
call vote: Cr. Stauffacher-yes, Cr.
Atkinson-yes, Cr. Cheshier-yes, Cr. Gavic-no, Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Erickson-yes,
Mayor Austin-yes. The motion passed
with 6 yes and 1 no.
Resolution 2002
27 A Resolution of the Estacada City Council proclaiming annexation of
20.34 acres owned by Robert Taylor and the State of Oregon.
Cr. Cheshier
moved to adopt Resolution 2002 27 A Resolution of the Estacada City Council
proclaiming annexation of 20.34 acres owned by Robert Taylor and the State of
Oregon. Cr. Arnold seconded the
motion. Roll call vote: Cr. Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr.
Cheshier-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Erickson-yes, Mayor
Austin-yes. The motion passed with 7
yes and 0 no.
Resolution 2003
1 A Resolution declaring surplus property.
Cr. Gavic moved to adopt Resolution 2003 1 A Resolution declaring surplus property. Cr. Erickson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS
Dianna Turk, 30095 Cemetery Road Ms. Turk is glad to finally have a full Parks and Recreation Commission. She also asked that the Estacada Skate Association meetings at Cada Corner on the first and third Mondays at 7:00 pm be added to the city calendar.
COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS
Cr. Stauffacher
congratulated the new councilors.
Cr. Atkinson
also congratulated the three new councilors.
He also stated that the downtown is struggling with bringing business in
and he applauds the businesses that have been renovated. He feels there are things happening to make
this community stronger.
Cr. Chesier is
looking forward to serving the citizens of this community. She agrees that attractive businesses are
enticing and is pleased with the new businesses such as The Spiral Gallery and
The Grounding Stone.
Cr. Arnold is
very excited about being on the City Council.
Although the EID did not pass tonight, it has gotten the business owners
to start talking to one another.
Cr. Gavic welcomed the new councilors on board. He is glad to see the improvements downtown and the new businesses locating there.
Cr. Erickson thanked all the business owners that promoted the EID and applauded their hard work and commitment. He thanked all those who supported him with their votes and is excited about serving this community.
Mayor Austin feels this is a great council and echoes everyones comments regarding the downtown. He feels more talking and a better understanding can bring forth a successful EID.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was
adjourned at 8:30 pm.