ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

COLLINS RETREAT CENTER

32867 SE HIGHWAY 211, EAGLE CREEK, OREGON

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 

8:00am- 1:00pm

 

 

CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                                                                

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00am. 

 

Present:  Cr. Richard Hartwig, Cr. Norm Ernst, Cr. Kay Nelson, Cr. Brent Dodrill, Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Michele Conditt, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy.

 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                                        

 

Council Goals -  The Council updated its 6, 12, and 18 month goals.  A separate Action Item regarding this topic is being prepared by staff.

 

Council Teamwork -  Councilor Dodrill led the Council in an exercise entitled “Toxic Talk- Critical Keys for Team Communication.  The exercise encouraged the Council to remember that their work will often surround “crucial conversations” that inevitably will involve high stakes, varied opinions and strong emotions.  Keeping the following tools in mind when faced with controversial topics will help:   (T)hink clearly; (A)sk open minded questions; (L)isten completely; and (K)eep safe and sound.   Finally, it is always important to affirm the common ground.  Many of our topics will encompass varying opinions, but they are likely to also have common interests to everyone.

 

Urban Renewal Plan- Urban Renewal Consultant Tina Mosca, Tashman and Associates, attended for this portion. The Council reviewed the proposed public hearing schedule and asked questions of Ms. Mosca regarding details of the draft Plan and financial analysis.  A separate Action Item memo regarding this topic is being prepared by Staff.

 

Garbage Franchise- Staff reported that the city’s franchise with Walker’s Disposal is due to expire in September of 2007.  It was the consent of the Council to list expectations for the new Franchise agreement and survey residents.  A separate Action Item memo regarding this topic is being prepared by Staff.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.