ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
Becky Arnold, Cr. Marli Stauffacher, Mayor Robert Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR
Denise Carey.
Absent: Cr. Cliff Gavic, Cr. Ben Erickson.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
Mayor Austin presented City Recorder Denise Carey
with a plaque she was awarded at the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorder’s
annual conference for the Oregon 2003 Recorder of the Year.
Suzanne Dinsdale, Estacada Arts Commission – The
Arts Commission is asking for clarification on comments at the last meeting
when the council voted to commission the centennial project. Mayor Austin stated that the council voted to
commission a centennial project but did not want it to be a mural. She stated the Arts Commission would also
like to be involved with the gateway corridor project.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve
September 8, 2003 Council minutes
Periodic
Review Workgroup Appointment – Danny Scott
Skate
Park Leadership Team Appointment – Richard Bodreau
2003
Council Goals - Adopt
Cr. Atkinson moved to adopt the consent agenda. Cr. Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE
REPORTS
City Manager – CM reviewed his schedule for the week
and some important meetings coming up.
He then reviewed his written staff report and answered questions from
the council.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Resolution 2003 – 21 – A Resolution opposing the
formation of Electric People’s Utility District (PUD) in Multnomah &
Yamhill County – CM Ealy and Mayor
Austin explained the events leading up to this resolution. The City of Portland is looking at purchasing
PGE and developing a PUD that may restrict franchise fees from being paid to
all jurisdictions including Estacada.
Cr. Atkinson moved to adopt Resolution 2003-21 – A
Resolution opposing the formation of Electric People’s Utility District (PUD)
in Multnomah and Yamhill County. Cr.
Cheshier seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Tourism Planning Project – CM Ealy explained that Clackamas County has hired
a consultant to help with the visioning for tourism in all communities in
Clackamas County. This consultant will
help communities identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats to developing a tourism planning project. Two community sessions have been scheduled
for Estacada and all community groups are encouraged to attend.
Estacada Gateway Corridor Plan – CM Ealy presented a detailed plan for Estacada’s
Gateway Corridor developed by Stephen Shibley of Estacada. The council is very interested in looking at
this and encouraged staff to keep working on this and to invite Mr. Shibley to
the tourism planning sessions.
NPDES Permit – The plant is currently running under capacity. The city has been given 18 months to put
together some plans for sampling, etc.
CM asked for council consent to sign the mutual agreement and order from
DEQ.
Cr. Cheshier moved to begin the review process with
DEQ and to execute the NPDES Permit. Cr.
Arnold seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
Tim Arnold, 142 Wade Street – Mr. Arnold invited anyone interested in beginning
an Estacada Historical Society to a meeting on October 3rd at City
Hall at 7:00 pm.
Paula Nelson, 355 S. Broadway Street – Ms. Nelson stated that the Harvest Festival plans
are moving along and thanked the city for helping with the event. The festival will take place on October 25th
and include many activities including pumpkin carving, a parade, a boo-fest,
and an essay contest.
COUNCIL REPORTS &
COMMENTS
Cr. Arnold reported that the skate club at the high
school is meeting twice a month and the skate park committee is ready to take
off on the development of a park. She
also stated that the Chamber of Commerce has hired Terri Miller who is being
trained this week to man the office.
Mayor Austin reported that there were many great
events this weekend including the Best Dam Run, the Community Recycling Day and
the grand opening for the auditorium.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.