ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JULY 14, 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. Marli Stauffacher, Cr. Cliff Atkinson, Cr. Michele Cheshier, Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Cliff Gavic, Cr. Ben Erickson, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey, CA Andrew Cole.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                                                    

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                

*      Approve June 23, 2003 workshop and meeting minutes

*      Estacada Arts Commission Appointment – Suzanne Dinsdale

*      Resolution 2003 – 20 – A Resolution for the City of Estacada adopting a premium conversion plan for its employees

 

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

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                            

         

Clackamas County Sheriff – Lt. Slaney reviewed the April and May activity report and answered questions from the council.  He stated that there were actually less incidents the day of the Big Stink than an average day in Estacada. 

 

City Manager – CM Ealy reviewed his written report included in the packet.

 

The Council discussed the request for water for Mike Park’s property.  CA stated that he would like to review the request and see if the request abides with restrictions by the agency funding the original project and that the issue of availability of water has been addressed.  Agricultural uses tend to use a lot of water and the city should be sure that this use will not hinder the growth of land already inside the city.  The council instructed the City Attorney to look into these issues and develop an agreement if everything checks out giving Mr. Park the ability to tap into the water system for a limited time based on an emergency need. 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                                        

 

Ordinance Series of 2003, No. 5 – An Ordinance deleting Sections 13.04.300 and 13.12.240 of the Estacada Municipal Code regarding use of funds.

 

CR Read Ordinance Series of 2003, No. 5. 

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance Series of 2003, No. 5 and read by title only.  Cr. Cheshier seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CR Carey read Ordinance Series of 2003, No. 5 by title only.

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2003, No. 5 – An Ordinance deleting Sections 13.04.300 and 13.12.240 of the Estacada Municipal Code regarding use of funds.  Cr. Cheshier seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                                          

Nina Hamilton, 27724 S Hwy 211 – Ms. Hamilton feels the 4th of July parade route should be changed to the include the downtown area.  She feels the businesses loose business when the parade does not go through the downtown core.  She stated that gathering places in the downtown area would help businesses. 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                    

 

Cr. Erickson reminded everyone that the Summer Celebration will be on June 25-27.  Cr. Erickson stated that the 4th of July parade is for the community to celebrate and not only to promote businesses.  It does not matter to him whether it is in the neighborhoods or downtown.

 

Cr. Gavic believes the parade is a fundraiser or moneymaker for the businesses and would like the parade redirected downtown next year.

 

Cr. Arnold stated that the Chamber truck raffle was not successful and all the money will be refunded.  She also commented on the parade route and how last year’s parade through the neighborhood was so successful and because of such positive responses from last year, the parade route was kept on top of the hill and will probably stay there.  The Chamber also has a lot of events in the downtown area including the gunfighters, the Clydesdale visit and downtown trick or treating to help promote the businesses.

 

Cr. Cheshier thanked Dave Fisher, CCN, for the new piece in the paper called Focus on Broadway.  She reported that the Library Foundation will be expanding their board to help raise money for the new library.

 

Cr. Atkinson would like to have the building permit process all in one place instead of having to contact different agencies and/or people.  He feels growth is the only way to help Estacada.  He also stated that Family Ford is not leaving Estacada but they have expanded to Molalla. 

 

Cr. Stauffacher thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the great 4th of July celebration.  She feels bad that some business owners were upset regarding the parade route but it is always hard to please everyone.

 

Mayor Austin stated that Estacada is a very diverse community and everyone does there best to consider everyone’s opinion and feelings. 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – ORS 192.660(1)(h)                                                              

 

Mayor Austin stated the purpose of the executive session is 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.  Mayor Austin identified ORS 192.660(1)(h) as authority for the executive session.  He also stated that representatives of the news media shall be allowed to attend and all other members of the audience were asked to leave the room.  He stated that representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the deliberations during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously announced. 

 

David Fisher, Clackamas County News, was present along with the councilors and staff listed above as present.

 

The council returned to regular session.

 

Resolution 2003-18 – A Resolution declaring a public necessity. – Cr. Cheshier moved to adopt Resolution 2003 – 18 – A Resolution declaring a public necessity.  Cr. Stauffacher seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING                                                                                  

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.