ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007 - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING
OFFICER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. Council President Arnold led in the pledge of
allegiance.
Present: Cr.
Becky Arnold, Cr. Brent Dodrill, Cr. Kay Nelson, Cr.
Norm Ernst, Cr. Richard Hartwig, CM Randy Ealy, CP
Scott Hoelscher.
Absent: Cr.
Michele Conditt, Mayor Bob Austin.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
§
Approve
September 10, 2007 Council minutes
Cr.
Hartwig moved to approve the consent agenda. Cr. Nelson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Clackamas County Sheriff – Lt. Slaney was not present.
Library Report – CM Ealy discussed the district-wide
library levy proposed for the November 2008 election. The City library would receive approximately
$500,000 if the levy passes. The draft
circulation share is less than the existing format.
Interim Library Director Katinka Bryk added that the
amount the library will receive next year and if the levy does not pass is
$305,000. The council asked questions
regarding cuts that would have to be made because there will be less funding
and how the amount to distribute each library was calculated. Bryk stated that the library may begin
closing more hours soon and that right now the funds are distributed based on
55% circulation and 45% population. This
could be different in the future.
City Manager – CM Ealy reviewed his written staff
report. Cm stated that our code
compliance officer is no longer employed by Happy Valley so we have a new
person. There have been a lot of parking
issues recently. The council will
receive a monthly report at their second meeting each month.
PUBLIC HEARING –
Subdivision Application 2007-01 – Francis Charriere
Council President Arnold opened the public hearing
for Subdivision Application 2007-01 and asked council to declare conflicts of
interest or ex-parte contacts. There was
none.
CP Hoelscher reviewed the Planning Commission
decision and findings recommending approval with conditions.
Cr. Arnold read the statement regarding evidence and
the right to appeal.
Cr. Arnold asked PWD Randall about the request for
an advanced financial district. PWD
Randall stated that he was working with the applicant on this. The city code does not allow for this type of
financial district but the applicant is working with the other property owners
on securing a type of latecomer’s agreement.
The applicant was not in attendance.
There was no public comment so Cr. Arnold closed the
public hearing.
Cr. Ernst moved to approve Subdivision 2007-01 with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Cr. Nelson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Dodrill-yes,
Cr. Ernst-yes, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Nelson-yes. The motion passed with 5 yes and 0 no.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Second Consideration – Ordinance Series of 2007,
No. 007 – An Ordinance making it unlawful to possess graffiti implements,
providing for their seizure and for penalties; and making graffiti an unlawful
act.
CM stated that three businesses have voluntarily
agreed to not sell spray paint to minors and to help supply paint, within
reason, to victims of graffiti. Cr.
Nelson feels that parents should be held responsible for damage done by their
children. The council would like more
information and see other ordinances that may not hold the victim responsible
for cleaning up the graffiti.
It was council consensus to continue this discussion
at their council retreat.
Parks & Recreation Task Force – CM reviewed a draft of a school district wide
Parks & Recreation district for this community. Senior Center programming and operations are
included. A committee will be formed to
review this proposal and a recommendation will be forwarded to the Parks &
Recreation Commission and eventually the City Council. CM would like the study to continue through
January 31st because there is a March deadline for the November
ballot.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
COUNCIL REPORTS &
COMMENTS
Cr. Hartwig stated that 4th
Avenue looks really good. He also asked
if the city would be providing a yard debris day for people to be able to get
rid of their leaves and other yard debris.
Cr. Ernst thanked the business owners willing to
participate in resolving the graffiti problem in our community. He also stated that Mayor Austin did a great
job chairing the LOC conference and that Estacada should be very proud of
him. Cr. Ernst introduced Gilbert Shibley, a member of the Clackamas River Basin Council.
Cr. Nelson encouraged everyone to attend the
Veteran’s Day festivities on November 11th. The day will begin with a pancake breakfast
at the Odd Fellows Hall and then the parade and rally. She also stated that Broadway Street looks
fantastic and that the event on Saturday was great.
Cr. Arnold asked anyone that would like to attend
the Clackamas Cities Dinner on October 25th to contact Denise
Carey. She also stated that Mayor Austin
did a great job at the LOC Conference.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.