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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
March 1, 2005
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street

6:30 p.m. Executive Session: To consider the negotiations for a real property transaction pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e).

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting:

I.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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II.		ROLL CALL:
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III.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2005 and Executive Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2005.
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IV.		SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS:
		1.	Charter Review Committee Update to Council.
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V.		CONSENT AGENDA:
		1.	Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees. • Conservation Commission     JANUARY 26, 2005 • AFN Committee    JANUARY 27, 2005
		2.	Liquor License Application from Andrew Chester dba Agave LLC located at 92 N Main Street.
		3.	Request to Approve Night Construction Work at the Ashland Municipal Airport.
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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 9:00 p.m., be continued to a subsequent meeting, or be extended to 9:30 p.m. by a two-thirds vote of council {AMC §2.04.040})
		1.	Request for a Zone Change from R-1-5-P to R-2 and Comprehensive Plan Map change from Single Family Residential to Low Density Multi-Family for an approximately 1.3-acre parcel located on the west side of Fordyce Street, between Orchid Street and Kirk Lane. The application includes a request for Outline Plan and Site Review approval for a 13-unit, multi-family subdivision under the Performance Standards Option, as well as a Physical Constraints Permit to establish a driveway crossing over an existing drainage way. A Tree Removal request is also included with this application. • Exhibits Submitted at Council Meeting.
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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.) • Letter Submitted by Art Bullock re: Charter Review
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VIII.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
		1.	Reading by title only of "A Resolution in Support of Repealing the Ban on Real Estate Transfer Taxes."
		2.	Draft Request for Proposals - Planning Division Operational and Organizational Review and Land Use Ordinance Review.
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IX.		NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
		1.	Approval of Land Purchase of 430 North Main Street.
		2.	Termination of Water & Electric Easements Over Property Located at 590 Glenview Drive.
		3.	Contract Approval for the Main Feeder Waterline Replacement Project.
		4.	Ashland Fiber Network Quarterly Report.
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X.		ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:
		1.	Second reading of "An Ordinance Amending the Ashland Municipal Code Relating to Rules of Procedure for Public Contracting and Personal Services Contracts; Repealing Chapters 2.50 and 2.52 of the Ashland Municipal Code and Resolutions No. 2000-15, No. 2000-14, No. 99-68, No. 99-64, and No. 99-30; and Declaring an Emergency."
		2.	Reading by title only of "A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds."
		3.	Reading by title only of "A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to hear a Petition for And Any Objections to, the Vacation of a Portion of Placer Run."
		4.	Reading by title only of "A Resolution Authorizing Signatures, including Facsimile Signatures, for Banking Services on Behalf of the City of Ashland."
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XI.		OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS:
		1.	House Bill 2445 and Senate Bill 359 regarding mandatory fluoridation.
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XII.		ADJOURNMENT:

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