ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 25, 2005
I. | CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Russ Chapman at the Ashland Civic Center, 1175 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520.
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II. | ROGUE VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (RVCOG) PRESENTATION - INTEGRATED LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION PLAN | ||||||||||||
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1. | Presentation by Vicki Guarine and Dick Converse on MPO and transportation planning - The presentation was based on the attached report. | ||||||||||||
2. | David Pyles from ODOT also spoke on ODOT's role in the region. | ||||||||||||
3. | "Ashland is literally exemplary in implementing smart growth " | ||||||||||||
4. | Discussion among Commissioners regarding effectiveness of efforts to reduce vehicles miles traveled. | ||||||||||||
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III. | DISCUSSION ORDER OF TESTIMONY - There was general agreement to change to a similar format as adopted by the Council for the next meeting. | ||||||||||||
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IV. | DISCUSSION OF "COMMISSIONERS' DISCUSSION" - When should it occur and limit discussion | ||||||||||||
1. | Agreed to allow Russ to limit Commissioners' Discussion. | ||||||||||||
2. | Provide criteria (ten copies) in the back of the room to encourage public to address criteria. | ||||||||||||
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V. | ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. |