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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 4 and Study Session Minutes of November 5.

IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS:
1. Presentation of donation to the Ashland Fiber Network by the Cow Creek Tribe.
2. Announcement of Tree of the Year.
3. Introduction of General Manager for Rogue Valley Transportation District.

V. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees:  Forest Lands Commission (October 8, 2003)
2. Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Diane E. White to the Forest Lands Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2004.
3. Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Jack Christman to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2005.
4. Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Keith Swink to the Historic Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2004.
5. Termination of power line easement located at 997 Oneida Circle.

VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Testimony limited to 5 minutes per speaker, unless it is the subject of a Land Use Appeal. All hearings must conclude by 9:30 p.m. or be continued to a subsequent meeting.)

1. Public Hearing regarding Appeal of Planning Action 2003-105 (A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the existing 6,858 sq. ft. interior of the National Guard Armory facility, located at 1420 East Main Street, to be used for a variety of events, including trade shows, flea markets, community events, and private parties between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and midnight). Applicant: Oregon Military Department

VII. PUBLIC FORUM: Business from the audience not included on the agenda. (Total time allowed for Public Forum is 15 minutes. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes or less, depending on the number of individuals wishing to speak.)

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(None)

IX. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
1. Quarterly Financial Report: July - September, 2003.
2. Council Authorization to dispose of surplus property valued in excess of $10,000.
3. Charter Cable Television Franchise Renewal.

X. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Second reading by title only of "An Ordinance Amending Ashland Municipal Code Section 2.04.040 by Revising Rules of the City Council with respect to Public Hearings and First Reading of an Ordinance Pertaining to the Public Hearing."

2. Reading by title only of "A Resolution Setting the Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Withdrawal of Certain Real Property from Jackson County Fire District No. 5, and Directing Publication of Notice as Required by ORS 222.524 (Russ Dale Annexation, 250 Clay Street)."

XI. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS:

XII. ADJOURNMENT:

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