ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 - 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. Becky Arnold, Cr. Michele Conditt, Cr. Ben Erickson, Cr. Cliff Atkinson, Cr. Cliff Gavic, Cr. Marli Stauffacher, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey, CA Andrew Cole, CP Mike McCallister, CP Mark Green-Hite.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

July Citizen of the Month – Tom Sager, Reader Board Sign

July Golden Rake Award – Robert & Florence Rehberg

August Citizen of the Month – Anne (Am) Griswold, Mural Artist

August Golden Rake Award – Ray Wynn

 

Mayor Austin announced the July citizen of the month award for Tom Sager for his dedication in putting up messages on the city reader board and the August award for Am Griswold for her work on the community murals.  Mayor Austin also announced the July and August golden rake awards. 

 

Master Municipal Clerk Certification Presentation (Denise Carey) – Debbie Jermann presented CR Carey with a plaque conferring her designation of Master Municipal Clerk awarded her by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

 

Clackamas County Sheriff Report – Lt. Slaney reported there was just an arrest in a house behind the fire station and two people were charged with a marijuana growing operation.  Cr. Gavic stated that there has been a lot of activity in the front lawn of city hall.  Lt. Slaney stated his deputies have been doing a lot of foot patrol trying to stop individuals from destructive behavior.

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                            

Approve July 12, 2004 Council minutes

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt the consent agenda.  Cr. Conditt seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS                                                                             

 

Parks & Recreation System Development Charges and CIP list – Mayor Austin opened the public hearing at 7:07 pm. 

 

CM Ealy stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission supports the proposed CIP list and system development charges. 

 

Curt McLeod, Curran-McLeod Engineers – Mr. McLeod reviewed the updated and revised CIP list and system development charges. 

 

There was no input from the public.

 

Mayor Austin closed the public hearing at 7:15 pm.

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to adopt Resolution 2004 – 11 – A resolution adopting a revised CIP list and SDC charge for the Parks & Recreation System.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Annexation application 2004-01 and Zone Change application 2004-01 – 34E 21C 1302, 1402 – Mayor Austin the opened the public hearing at 7:17 pm and asked for abstentions or ex-parte contact.  There was none.

 

CP McCallister reviewed the findings and recommendation from the Planning Commission, which recommends approval.   

 

Mayor Austin read a statement regarding evidence.

 

There was no public input and Mayor Austin closed the public hearing at 7:26 pm.

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to approve the findings and recommendation from the Planning Commission recommending approval of annexation application 2004-01.  Cr. Conditt seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

Annexation application 2004-02 and Zone Change application 2004-02 – 34E21CB 2900, 2903 and 34E21C 1501 – Mayor Austin the opened the public hearing at 7:28 pm and asked for abstentions or ex-parte contact.  There was none.

 

CP McCallister reviewed the recommendation from the Planning Commission, which recommends approval.   

 

Mayor Austin read a statement regarding evidence.

 

There was no public input and Mayor Austin closed the public hearing at 7:33 pm.

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to approve the findings and recommendation from the Planning Commission recommending approval of annexation application 2004-02.  Cr. Conditt seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Annexation application 2004-03 and Zone Change application 2004-03 – 34E21CD 8690 – Mayor Austin opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm and asked for abstentions or ex-parte contact.  There was none.

 

CP McCallister reviewed the recommendation from the Planning Commission, which recommends approval.     

 

Mayor Austin read a statement regarding evidence.

 

There was no public input and Mayor Austin closed the public hearing at 7:38 pm.

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to approve the findings and recommendation from the Planning Commission recommending approval of annexation application 2004-03.  Cr. Conditt seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Subdivision application 2004-02 – Ross Smith (Devey Estates) – 34E21C 1401 – Mayor Austin opened the public hearing at 7:40 pm and asked for abstentions or ex-parte contact.  There was none.

 

CP Green-Hite reviewed the recommendation from the Planning Commission, which recommends approval with conditions.  He stated that the Planning Commission asked that the Council look at the substandard street width where Oak View intersects with Ginseng for any future growth.  The Planning Commission would like the Council to address this before any other applications are submitted. 

 

Chris Randall, Public Works Director – Mr. Randall reviewed the road situation for the council and stated that there is only a 25’ right of way on a portion of Oak View and the applicant is willing to pave the remaining portion of the right-of-way (approximately 2.5’).

 

Mayor Austin read a statement regarding evidence.

 

Randy Devey, applicant – Mr. Devey stated they have no problem with any of the conditions and are willing to pave the portion of Oak View Drive up to the 20’ that is currently available (an additional 2.5’). 

 

There were no other comments from the public and Mayor Austin closed the public hearing at 7:55 pm. 

 

Cr. Conditt moved to approve subdivision application 2004-02 with the conditions and findings as approved by the Planning Commission and including the additional paving on Oak View within the existing right-of-way.  Cr. Stauffacher seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                     

 

Intergovernmental Agreement – Water Line Replacement at Cliff Lane and the alley between Main and Broadway from N. 6th to N. 2nd – Clackamas County – CM Ealy stated this is the second part of the CDBG project to replace some water line.  PWD Randall stated that this project will replace 2500’ of water line.  This work will be done soon.

 

Cr. Atkinson moved to have staff execute the IGA agreement with the county to replace water lines.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Extraterritorial Water Service request – Bill Hilands – CM Ealy stated that the policy has been to grant extra-territorial water to properties with a hardship.  This property is a little different because it is outside the UGB. 

 

CP McCallister stated that there is nothing in county laws that prohibit the city to extend water service outside the city limits or outside the UGB.  He feels it is a bigger policy question to allow uses outside the UGB. 

 

Mayor Austin asked if any water has been extended to properties outside the UGB.  CM Ealy stated we have extended water service to one property owned by Mike Park next to the industrial campus that is outside the UGB.

 

Bill Hilands, applicant – Mr. Hilands stated that many of the wells around him have gone dry and these properties have been allowed water from the city.  He would like to get the problem solved before it really happens. 

 

Mayor Austin asked the council to think about establishing a policy for outside water services.  Cr. Atkinson stated that Mr. Hilands has requested that his property be brought in to the UGB during the current comprehensive plan review.  Mr. Hilands feels it will make a lot of sense to bring his property into the UGB because the other side of the road is in the UGB and his side is not. 

 

CA Cole feels the council should develop a policy first since this is not a hardship case.  After a policy is developed then Mr. Hilands’ request can be dealt with.

 

The council discussed the request and how it would affect properties within the UGB.

 

Cr. Erickson moved to approve Mr. Hilands’ request for a water connection at 33040 SE Darrow Road with a condition that the applicant sign a non-remonstrance agreement for annexation and pay full SDCs.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed with 5 yes and 2 no (Atkinson, Conditt).

 

Council directed staff to develop a draft policy and bring it back to the council at the next meeting. 

 

Development Code Amendment – Chapter 16.52 – Planned Development (P-D) – CM Ealy stated that after review the 40% of required open space seems slightly high and after some research 20% seems more reasonable and is the amount required in the Clackamas County Code.  CM Ealy is asking for council direction to begin the process to make the change in our development code.  It was council consensus to direct staff to draft the ordinance and begin the process with the DLCD notification. 

 

Resolution 2004 – 13 – A resolution to encourage the Board of County Commissioners to adopt and implement the recommendations of the Libraries for Tomorrow Project (parts I and II) as adopted by the Library Network Intergovernmental Board (LNIB) – Librarian Beth McKinnon reviewed the resolution and how it will affect Estacada. 

 

Cr. Erickson moved to approve Resolution 2004 – 13 - A resolution to encourage the Board of County Commissioners to adopt and implement the recommendations of the Libraries for Tomorrow Project (parts I and II) as adopted by the Library Network Intergovernmental Board (LNIB).  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

Resolution 2004 – 14 – A resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of 2.01 acres into the city limits.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt Resolution 2004 – 14 – A resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of 2.01 acres into the city limits.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2004 – 15 – A resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of 4.96 acres into the city limits.

 

Cr. Erickson moved to adopt Resolution 2004 – 15 – A resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of 4.96 acres into the city limits.  Cr. Atkinson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2004 – 16 – A resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of .31 acres into the city limits.

 

Cr. Stauffacher moved to adopt Resolution 2004 – 16 – A resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of .31 acres into the city limits.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                         

 

City Manager – CM Ealy stated that Congressman Blumenaur will visit Estacada on August 19th.  He also stated that staff is working on an application for funding the Hwy 224 Enhancement project.  This is being done with the help of ODOT and the city engineers. 

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                             

 

Nina Hamilton, 27726 S. Hwy 211 – Ms. Hamilton announced a new event called “Rec-X”.  This will be a recreational festival with booths and demonstrations on Broadway Street.  This will bring businesses and clubs together to highlight what there is available in the area.  This year it will be held on Labor Day weekend and will be hosted by the downtown business community.  They are currently working on obtaining donations for the insurance cost. 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                       

 

The Councilors congratulated CR Carey for her award stating it was well deserved. 

 

Cr. Stauffacher stated that the Main Street project seems to be coming along and looking good.

 

Cr. Atkinson thanked Lt. Slaney for his report and is thankful for his department in cleaning up this town.

 

Cr. Conditt encouraged neighbors to join together and fight crime in your area.

 

Cr. Arnold feels the Main Street project is going as well as can be expected since it is a major road in the community.  She encouraged everyone to attend the Skate Park meeting next week.  She also asked the newspaper to publish the agenda if at all possible.  Staff stated they would work with the paper to get this done. 

 

Cr. Gavic stated he was glad the Sheriff’s department was aware of the problem around city hall and that they are staying on top of it.

 

Cr. Erickson stated that the summer celebration was very well attended even though the first two days were so hot.  Also, the Arts Commission is still trying to put together a centennial piece. 

 

Mayor Austin reported on the Mayor’s conference he recently attended in Canyonville.  He was appointed to the County Coordinating Committee.  This committee lends county support to projects going on within the county offering a unified voice of support.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm.