ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006 - 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. Richard Hartwig, Cr. Norm Ernst, Cr. Kay Nelson, Cr. Ben Erickson, Cr. Michele Conditt, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.

 

Absent:  Cr. Becky Arnold.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                                

Steve Stone, President & Dan Skoog, Chair, of the Estacada Area Community Events, asked the City Council to cover insurance for the Fourth of July event at the high school with the exception of the fireworks and the vendor booths.  Cr. Nelson moved to cover the insurance for the event if there is no extra cost to the city.  This would not cover the fireworks show or the vendor booths.  Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion.  Mr. Stone stated they would pay for any costs associated with a claim from the event.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Nina Hamilton, Estacada, thanked the Council for covering the RecX event with insurance.  The rain kept attendance down.  If the city would continue to cover the event with insurance, she will continue to promote the event.  Ms. Hamilton also hopes that the Tourism Committee will become a city commission and feels the fund distribution should be more balanced.  She also commented on the letter from the Parks & Recreation Commission regarding the RecX event.  She also asked where the money comes from for Urban Renewal. 

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                            

*      Approve April 24, 2006 Council Workshop and Regular Meeting minutes

*      Approve May 16, 2006 Council minutes

*      Resolution 2006 – 007 – 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 1.45 acres into the City limits.

*      Resolution 2006 – 008 – 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 1.22 acres into the City limits. 

*      Resolution 2006 – 10 – A Resolution requesting a Special Cities Allotment Grant from the State of Oregon.

 

Cr. Conditt moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Ernst seconded the motion.  The motion passed with 5 yes and 1 abstention (Hartwig). 

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                  

 

City Manager Ealy distributed and discussed information regarding the City’s relationship with the Friends of the Estacada Community Center.  There are many questions regarding this relationship and to what extent the Council would like to be involved.  The Council would like staff to work with the Community Center to come up with a contract that would cover the responsibilities of each party. 

 

CM Ealy also distributed lists of suggested names of people to fill two different committees regarding the Transportation Master Plan Update. 

 

Mayor Austin stated LOC has a new Executive Director.  The League is also looking at ways to become more proactive on issues by hiring new staff including a research person. 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                               

 

OLCC Liquor License Application – Cornys Restaurant Cantina Place – Mr. Cornelio Mendoza, applicant, explained he is opening a restaurant and would like to be able to sell alcohol.  Cr. Nelson asked what his violation was on question 9.  He stated in 1988 he had a DUII. 

 

Cr. Hartwig moved to approve the OLCC license for Cornys Restaurant Cantina Place.  Cr. Conditt seconded the motion.  The motion passed with 4 yes and 2 no (Erickson, Nelson). 

 

Resolution 2006 – 006 – A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2005-2006.

 

CR Carey explained the supplemental budget figures. 

 

Cr. Erickson moved to adopt Resolution 2006-006 – A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2005-2006.  Cr. Nelson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Park Design Presentation – Matt Koehler, CMGS, presented and reviewed a preliminary master plan design concept for the Wade Creek Park.  The park was divided into three areas or phases including the community park, the pond area, and the paths and walkways.  The Community park area would include a 10,000 sq. ft. skate park, play area with two structures, water play area, picnic area with shelter, and restrooms.  There are benches, trash receptacles, and pet cleanup stations throughout the park.  There will be a paved pathway that goes completely around the area and potentially connect to the library property.  There will be activity stations and interpretive areas along the pathway, including a floating dock.  There is also a created habitat island.  There is a wetland area at the street side of the pond that will serve as a buffer between the library property and the skate park. 

 

Cr. Conditt moved to approve the master plan for Wade Creek Park.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Mayor Austin thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission for all of their work on this project. 

 

Urban Renewal Presentation – Jeff Tashman & Tina Mosca, Tashman Johnson, presented information regarding Estacada’s Urban Renewal District.  They answered questions from the council regarding the boundaries, the goals and objectives, and the project schedule.  Based on the information tonight, the council will be presented with a draft urban renewal plan and report in July. 

 

Ordinance Series of 2006, No. 3 – An Ordinance establishing an Estacada Tourism Commission.

 

CM explained his staff report.  Cr. Nelson feels this committee should be under the Chamber of Commerce. 

 

CR Carey read the first reading of the ordinance.  The second reading will be at the next council meeting.

 

Charter Update Recommendations – CM reviewed his staff report regarding the topics for further discussion.   

 

The council reviewed the list of discussion points in CM Ealy’s staff report. 

 

It was council consensus to leave the following items the same as the current charter:

          The mayor will be a two-year term.

          The council will be elected at large – no numerical seats.

          Annexations will still require voter approval.

          The Judge and City Recorder will remain appointed by Council.

It was council consensus to take out the language regarding SDCs in the charter.

It was council consensus to go with the recommended language from the model charter for:

          Debt limit

City Manager does not have to reside in the City limits – but will be encouraged to do so.

 

Veteran’s Memorial Project – Cr. Nelson explained the area requested for the memorial – vacant right-of-way where Wade Street intersects 2nd Avenue between the State shop buildings and the IOOF Hall.  She asked for Council consensus to allow the memorial on this site.  An agreement would be required to allow the memorial on the public right-of-way. 

 

The Council unanimously agreed to move ahead with the plans to place the memorial on this property.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                          

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                          

 

Cr. Hartwig thanked Mr. Mendoza for beginning a business in Estacada.  He also thanked the fire department for keeping other buildings from catching fire during a house fire this weekend.  He wished Nina a happy 60th birthday.

 

Cr. Ernst thanked the library staff for the library tour.  The city should be very proud of this new library. 

 

Cr. Nelson thanked the fire department for their role in Mr. Lovelace’s services on Friday.  She also asked what interest that the city has in the Davis property.  CM stated it is north of the library and may have potential for expansion in the future.  Cr. Nelson also asked how the properties for right of entry are determined.  CM stated they were complaint driven.

 

Cr. Erickson stated it is real exciting to see all the work going on such as the new library, urban renewal and the park design.  He sent thoughts and prayers to the Lovelace family.

 

Cr. Conditt thanked Jeff & Tina – urban renewal presentation.  Looking forward to 4th Avenue.  Congratulated the seniors and 8th graders on graduation.

 

Mayor Austin attended the Lovelace service.  Thanked for the charter discussion and is pleased that everyone agreed on everything to promote the new charter. 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.