ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007 - 7:00 PM

 

CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                                                      

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm.  Mayor Austin led in the pledge of allegiance.

 

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

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

 

Mayor Austin presented Kelly Williams with the January Citizen of the Month award for her devotion to the Meals on Wheels program, especially through the winter weather.

 

Mayor Austin read a statement recognizing Deputy City Recorder Traci Hovda for receiving completing her first level of the Master Municipal Clerk certification.

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                      

*      Approve January 8, 2007 Council minutes

 

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

 

PUBLIC HEARING – SET URBAN RENEWAL SCHEDULE                                              

 

Mayor Austin opened the public hearing.  Tina Mosco distributed a revised report and plan dated January 11, 2007 stating that only Section 10, foregone review estimates, had changed.  Cr. Dodrill asked if we were allowed to amend any components to the draft plan.  Mayor Austin stated that at this time the plan is simply a draft and that the public input and stakeholder process is intended for that purpose.  Any suggested changes to the draft plan will be considered by the Council during the April and May public hearing process. 

 

It was the unanimous decision of the Council to continue the public hearing to April 23, 2007. 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                  

 

Clackamas County Sheriff – Lt. Slaney stated there had been an armed robbery in Estacada today and that they were pursuing a suspect.  Slaney reported that their “community-style” policing approach over the past year continues to reduce overall criminal reports against previous 3 year averages.

 

CM Ealy gave a brief Manager’s Report.  Councilor Conditt asked what the status was of the Cazadero Heights entryway, with apparent framed sidewalks, was?  CM Ealy offered to follow up with that information.

 

Mayor Austin gave his Mayor’s Report that included a legislative update and reminded everyone about the symphony coming to Estacada on Thursday.

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                               

 

Resolution 2007 – 002 – A Resolution for the purpose of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450 – Cr. Nelson moved to adopt Resolution 2007 – 002.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

2007 OLCC Liquor License Recommendation – It was Council consensus to recommend approval for the liquor license renewals.

 

4th Avenue Project – CM Ealy reported that NOAA is holding up the project at this time due to lack of an agreement on a storm water plan.  Normally not required within our City, a storm water treatment component is now a part of the project due to the Federal funding attached.  CM Ealy reported that there is a meeting with NOAA on Tuesday, January 31, 2007. 

 

Second vote:  Ordinance Series of 2007, No. 1 – An Ordinance amending sections 3.24.020 and 3.24.030 of the Estacada Municipal Code regarding the dedication of public art – Cr. Arnold moved to approve the Ordinance with an amendment that reduces the qualifying threshold from $50,000 to $25,000 per project.  Cr. Conditt seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

2007 Council Goal Setting Agenda – February 3, 2007 at Collins Retreat Center.  A light breakfast and lunch will be served.  CM Ealy reviewed the draft agenda and would be following up individually with Councilors to determine specific items that they’d like to discuss at the meeting.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

 

Nina Hamilton asked the council to provide City insurance for the RecX event and to waive the street closure fee. 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                 

 

Cr. Arnold is very excited about the progress on Wade Creek Park and is looking forward to getting started on the park.  Councilor Arnold reported she had some additional items she’d like to discuss at the retreat and will get those topics to CM Ealy.

 

Cr. Nelson commented on some obscene snow structures in her neighborhood and wondered what the City can do in terms of Code Enforcement.

 

Cr. Ernst congratulated Public Works on a job well done during the recent winter event.

 

Cr. Hartwig agreed that the Public Works and the Fire Department did a great job during the recent storm event.

 

Mayor Austin thanked everyone for coming.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.