ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2005 - 6:00 PM

 

CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                                                                

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.  Mayor Austin led in the pledge of allegiance.

 

Present:  Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Michele Conditt, Cr. Marli Stauffacher, Cr. Ben Erickson, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.

 

Absent:  Cr. Richard Hartwig, Cr. Kay Nelson                                         

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                

*      Approve August 20, 2005 Workshop minutes

*      Approve August 22, 2005 Meeting minutes

 

Cr. Conditt moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed with 3 yes and 2 abstentions (Arnold, Stauffacher).

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                                        

 

Resolution 2005 – 13 – A Resolution adopting a revised methodology and capital improvement plan project list for the development of water system development charges.

 

Cr. Conditt moved to adopt Resolution 2005 – 13 – A Resolution adopting a revised methodology and capital improvement plan project list for the development of water system development charges.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2005 – 14 – A Resolution establishing a system development charge for the water system and establishing an appeal fee.

 

Cr. Conditt moved to adopt Resolution 2005 – 14 – A Resolution establishing a system development charge for the water system and establishing an appeal fee.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 002 – An ordinance amending Section 9.12.070 of the Estacada Municipal Code.

 

CR Carey read Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 002 for the second time.

 

Cr. Conditt moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 002 – An ordinance amending Section 9.12.070 of the Estacada Municipal Code.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

COUNCIL WORKSHOP                                                                                            

 

Comp Plan Review and Discussion – CM Ealy reviewed an email from the city attorney regarding DLCD’s concern regarding Estacada’s Transportation System Plan.  DLCD stated they have never acknowledged the plan.  CM feels if we proceed with the comp plan review and submit it without updating the TSP, DLCD will definitely reject the comp plan updates. 

 

The council discussed the cost and timeline associated with updating the TSP. 

 

John Morgan stated if the plan was adopted as is, the county would have to review it and they would not move forward until all the current matters were resolved.  If the county did happen to pass it on and the comp plan were sent as is without changing the TSP it would take months to have it before DLCD and there would be an unfavorable staff report putting the board in a hard place.  The statement that the “highway would fail” with the proposed zone changes would be the biggest reason that DLCD would not approve the plan.  ODOT has said they could come up with some money to update the TSP and technical assistance grants are available this fall.  The TSP update would cost between $25,000 and $50,000.

 

Bottom line is the TSP needs to be updated and acknowledged by DLCD. 

 

John Morgan suggests that there be a motion from the council to the effect that the comp plan will be tabled until the TSP has been amended and considered and outside funding sources will be pursued.  He believes that ODOT and DLCD are waiting for the council to make the next move and they would be willing to work with the city with funding and assistance to amend the TSP. 

 

Cr. Conditt asked what the timeline would be to update the TSP if funds were available in the fall.  CM stated we would probably have a TSP adopted at this time next year.  Cr. Arnold asked how the process continues as far as public hearings for the comp plan.  Mr. Morgan stated that the hearings could be reopened if the TSP matches up with the comp plan proposals.  If they did not match, changes would have to be made to make the TSP and comp plan consistent.  This should be done side by side. 

 

Council asked that this issue be an agenda item at the next meeting for action.

 

John Morgan explained the issues with the UGB expansion and redesignations of zones.

 

The council discussed the area being redesignated to C2 from Light Industrial at the corner of Hwy 224 and River Mill Road.  They also discussed other areas where zoning is proposed to change. 

 

Mr. Morgan answered questions regarding the land redesignations. 

 

Mr. Morgan explained the two areas that were the major concerns with DLCD.  They wanted more detailed analysis of each parcel and the population projection issue.  He is working at resolving these two issues and will present council with a report when he is done. 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.