ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 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. Becky Arnold, Cr. Michele Conditt, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

*      August Citizen of the Month – Jane Reid

*      Golden Rake Award – Dr. Mike Malone

 

Mayor Austin announced the Golden Rake Award to Dr. Mike Malone.

 

Jane Reid explained how Estacada Together applied for and received the Community Music Partnership by the Oregon Symphony that will provide over $300,000 in symphony services over the next two years in the community of Estacada.  This Partnership includes residencies, performances, professional development, and community performances. 

 

Mayor Austin presented Jane Reid with the Citizen of the Month Award for her work in bringing the Oregon Symphony to Estacada.  He also presented her with flowers and a small gift from the Spiral Gallery.  

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                

*      Approve August 14, 2006 Council minutes

*      Resolution 2006 – 019 – A Resolution of the Estacada City Council declaring surplus property.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Nelson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

GUEST PRESENTATION – Senator Rick Metsger                                                                  

 

Senator Metsger gave a brief synopsis of what is going through the legislature this year that may affect the city.  The issue of school impact fees charged to new development will be discussed.  Cr. Nelson stated that she would like SDC charges looked at for public safety.  Cr. Conditt asked about the Sunrise Corridor.  Sen. Metsger stated this is a big-ticket item and money will be hard to find to complete this project.  He stated that we need solutions to traffic problems now and he believes that we need to address how to provide traffic congestion relief now to keep businesses in Clackamas County.  Cr. Hartwig asked about PERS and Sen. Metsger stated he feels the 2003 legislature did a great job in trying to straighten the funding out. 

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                            

 

City Manager Ealy distributed and reviewed a written manager’s report.   He stated that the County would be accepting the Intergovernmental Agreement for 4th Avenue at their next meeting.  City Engineer Curt McLeod stated that the County is reviewing the environmental report and he thinks it will be January before bidding will be complete.  The Council discussed different ideas for city hall including moving the council chambers to the old library site and expanding the museum.  The council discussed the upcoming LOC conference.  They also discussed the school districts proposal of a school security guard.  The council would like to see an officer assigned instead of a security guard.  CM stated it costs $100,000 per year for an SRO and the security guard will get paid $40,000 a year and receive benefits of $20,000 per year.  Cr. Conditt does not support the request from the Book Nook for the new roof because the building is in such disrepair.  She feels the Book Nook needs to find another place to locate.  It was council consensus to not restore the roof but look at different options. 

 

CM distributed the July Sheriff’s report and statistics.  The Council discussed the progress of the TSP update and some possible choices the Council will have to discuss. 

 

Mayor Austin encouraged everyone to attend the LOC conference.  He also updated the Council on the C4 meetings. 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                                        

 

Noise Ordinance Amendment – The Council discussed the information in the memo regarding times for a noise ordinance.  Mayor Austin stated that most of the concerns he heard was about the weekend work.  It was council consensus to allow construction Monday – Friday 7:00am – 8:00pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm.  Staff will prepare an ordinance for review at the next meeting. 

 

Charter Review – Mayor Austin reviewed the following changes proposed by the attorney:

Section 35 – City Recorder appointed by City Manager instead of the council.  Cr. Hartwig and Cr. Nelson want to leave this section as is. 

Section 36(a) – Judge should be a member of the bar.  The council all agreed to add this.

Section 33(j) – May be illegal.  Cr. Nelson and Cr. Hartwig do not want to remove this section.

Section 37 – Minor change that the council approves range of compensation.  Cr. Nelson does not agree. 

 

Cr. Conditt moved to put the charter on the ballot as amended by the City Attorney.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  Cr. Nelson feels that all the power of the council was taken away and given to the City Manager.  Cr. Conditt stated this charter was in great need of updating and the voters need to decide if the council has done their work reviewing the charter and making appropriate changes.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Conditt-yes, Cr. Erickson-yes, Cr. Ernst-yes, Cr. Hartwig-no, Cr. Nelson-no, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 5 yes and 2 no.

 

Cr. Erickson moved to adopt Resolution 2006 – 018 – A Resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the City the question of adoption of a new home rule charter.  Cr. Ernst seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Conditt-yes, Cr. Erickson-yes, Cr. Ernst-yes, Cr. Hartwig-no, Cr. Nelson-no, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 5 yes and 2 no.

 

School District Road Proposal – CM reviewed the memo regarding the school district proposals for roads through their property connecting abutting properties.  The Council discussed the options available.  Council would like staff to look at the options and collect more information and bring back a recommendation to the Council.

 

Master Plan Updates – Scheduling and Timelines – City Engineer McLeod discussed growth and how it affects the master plans.  He would like to have all the master plans complete and ready to adopt with the TSP.  There are two phases:  Master plans updating (Water, Wastewater and Storm Water) and brings the SDC costs up-to-date. 

 

Mr. McLeod answered questions from the Council regarding the plans and SDCs. 

 

The goal is to have the master plans and SDCs in place before all the new subdivisions begin building out.  The storm water SDC is very low and not based on actual costs to serve a dwelling.  The biggest challenge is trying to anticipate what is going to happen over the next 20 years.  He distributed a population and equivalent dwelling unit projection spreadsheet using different growth rates. 

 

Council consensus to proceed with the agreement with Curran McLeod and begin updating master plans and SDCs.

 

Recreation Technology Business Showcase Sponsorship – CM Ealy asked the Council to be a sponsor at this event.  The City would have a booth for a $150 sponsorship.  It was council consensus to sponsor the event.

 

Veteran’s Memorial Right-of-Way Agreement – Dennis Dahrens stated the proposed agreement was acceptable to the group and would like to get it signed as soon as possible. 

 

Cr. Conditt moved to enter into the right-of-way agreement with the Estacada Area Support Our Troops Foundation.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                             

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                 

 

Cr. Hartwig is looking forward to the Oregon Symphony coming to town and thanked Curt McLeod for his work.

 

Cr. Ernst thanked Jane Reid for bring the Symphony to Estacada and thanked Rick Metsger for his comments.

 

Cr. Nelson is excited about the Symphony and thanked everyone for agreeing to the Veteran’s Memorial site.  She thanked Mr. Metsger for coming and Curt for all the information.

 

Cr. Arnold reminded everyone of the Parks & Recreation Flea Market on September 9th and a golf tournament on September 16th raising money for 4th of July fireworks. 

 

Cr. Conditt brought up the Mayor’s Ball.  She would like to see maybe alternating between summer and winter.  If everyone agrees she would like to start work on a winter event this year.  She thanked everyone for coming.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.