ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, MARCH 24 6:45 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, CA Andrew Cole, CR Denise Carey.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ORS
192.660(1)(b)
Mayor Austin stated the purpose of the executive session is to hear complaints or charges against a public officer, employee, or staff member. Mayor Austin identified ORS 192.660 (1)(b) 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.
Keppie Keplinger, Clackamas County News, was present along with the councilors and staff listed above as present.
The council came back into open session.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
Mayor
Austin presented Diana Sager with the March Citizen of the Month award for her
dedication to taping city meetings the last few years.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve
March 10, 2002 Workshop and Council minutes
Cr. Atkinson moved to approve the consent agenda. Cr. Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE
REPORTS
City Manager CM Ealy reviewed information regarding HB 2267: Transient Lodging Tax and the council decided to have the Mayor and CM draft a letter against the bill. CM introduced Keppie Keplinger to give an update on the Hazard Mitigation committee progress. CM also introduced Dee Hawes, Chair of PRIDE, who gave an update on the progress of their group to revitalize the downtown area. CM then reviewed the information contained in his managers report in the packet. CM also distributed a draft letter asking the Estacada Rural Fire Department to look at the option of becoming a city fire department since they have hired a consultant to look at consolidation with the Boring Fire Department.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Building Permit Fee Increases The representative
from The Building Department was unable to attend this will be placed on the
April 14, 2003 agenda.
Cliff Lane Development Options PWS Strawn reviewed
his memo included in the packet regarding options for the right-of-way
development along Cliff Lane. The
Council discussed the options. PWS feels
the best option is to drop the street from the master plan. CA Cole suggested a non-remonstrance
agreement for the two properties that are being required at this time to
provide curbs to not refuse a future LID to provide for these
improvements. Staff will bring back a
recommended solution for Cliff Lane.
Resolution 2003 - 5 A Resolution to adopt public
art commission and acquisition policies and guidelines.
Cr. Erickson moved to adopt Resolution 2003 5 A
Resolution to adopt public art commission and acquisition policies and
guidelines. Cr. Cheshier seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2003 - 6 A Resolution for the purpose
of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450.
Cr. Atkinson moved to adopt Resolution 2003 6 A Resolution
for the purpose of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450. Cr. Stauffacher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2003 - 7 A Resolution adopting the
Estacada Public Library fine schedule.
Cr. Atkinson moved to adopt Resolution 2003 7 A
resolution adopting the Estacada Public Library fine schedule. Cr. Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2003 - 8 A Resolution authorizing the
League of Oregon Cities to file an appeal regarding the rate increase received
from PERS.
Cr. Cheshier moved to adopt Resolution 2003 8 A
resolution authorizing the League of Oregon Cities to file an appeal regarding
the rate increase received from PERS.
Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
COUNCIL REPORTS &
COMMENTS
Mayor Austin distributed information regarding the
Transportation Utility Fee.
The council discussed the upcoming Clackamas Cities
dinner.
Cr. Atkinson asked what was going on with McCraes
Motel what is it zoned and is it an apartment or motel. Is it being charged a room tax? Staff stated it was a C-1 zone and motels are
allowed but apartments are not.
Cr. Arnold stated the Chamber has started their
planning meetings for the 4th of July event. Cr. Arnold also attended a skate park meeting
and they are working on gathering information regarding a skate park like the
one in Sandy. She commended them for the
work they have already done. This group
meets the third Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Cada Corner.
Cr. Erickson thanked the Arts Commission for the
policies and guidelines presented and PRIDE for their continued work in
revitalizing Estacada. He also thanked
Traci Hovda for her work on the citys website.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.