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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
January 15, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. MAYOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS:

Official State of Ashland Address

1/15/02

"Part of my official duties is to give a State of Ashland address at this meeting. I would like to start out by thanking Greg Scoles for his management of the City and his management style. ! would also like to thank the department heads and employees of the City for their dedication and caring attitude that helps make Ashland the great town we all love.

This coming year will be one of challenges for everyone. Projects will include the completion of the Library, the moving of Public Works and Planning into the New Hillah Temple and the start of the new fire station. The renovation of Siskiyou Blvd. will stress transportation and fray driver's nerves well into next year.   It is sad to have to give condolences to the family of Joan Bournstein. It is hard to imagine a death of a pedestrian in the heart of our town. It must force us to be aware of our surroundings and the deadly potential of the automobile. It is time to reflect on our "hurry" as a society to get somewhere and to shed some of the pressures of day to day life. Slow down and enjoy! Try to leave everywhere you go a little happier and cleaner than when you arrived.

September llth will be a day of infamy. Increasing violence, crime, graffiti and the lack of respect for other's property are a challenge to each and every one of us. How can we, each one of us, help our world to be a better place? Leave a smile and pick up trash wherever you go. Seventy-three years ago today Martin Luther King, Jr. was born. Today his message rings clear. Tolerance, forgiving and equality are all things we can practice.

Our biggest challenge will be to maintain our small town feel environment and diversity that helps make Ashland a place we all choose to live. Public transportation, infrastructure and livable housing are our most pressing problems. We look forward to addressing these challenges in the year ahead!"

Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2001.

V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS:

1. Commendation of Officers Camp and Baines for outstanding service.

2. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

3. Proclamation of School Board Appreciation Month.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees.

• Forest Lands Commission - November 14th, 2001; December 12, 2001

2. Liquor License Application from John Koch dba The Natural Café.

3. Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Joanne Krippaehne to the Historic Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2002.

VII. 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 for Planning Action 2001-103, Kaufmann Crossing Zone Change and comprehensive plan map amendment for property at the old Croman Mill site(Applicant has requested a continuance to February 19, 2002).

2. Public Hearing regarding 2002/2003 Goals and Priorities.

VIII. 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.)

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (None)

X. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

1. Ashland Fiber Network Quarterly Report.

2. Policy for providing AFN services outside the City of Ashland.

3. Mayor's appointments of council liaisons to various boards and committees.

4. Election of Council Chair for 2002.

5. CDBG Program Performance.

6. Consolidation of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP or 911 centers).

7. Discussion of Adoption of a Sidewalk Cafe ordinance regarding use of sidewalks and public right-of-way.

XI. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:

1. Reading by title only of "A Resolution Authorizing an Increase in the Amount Borrowed from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Project and Repealing Resolution 2001-03."

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

1. Request from Councilor Hartzell to discuss pedestrian safety on state highway.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title I).

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