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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
May 17, 2005
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street

6:15 p.m. Executive Session: Negotiations regarding Laborers and IBEW Clerical/ Technical Unions pursuant to ORS 192.660(2).

6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Lobby - Celebration of James M. Ragland "Volunteer Spirit" Community Service Award with cake and refreshments.

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting:

I.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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II.	ROLL CALL:
III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2005, Continued Council Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2005, and Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2005.
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IV.	SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
	1.	Mayor's Presentation of James M. Ragland Memorial "Volunteer Spirit" Community Service Award to Pamela Joy.
	2.	Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Detective Lynn Parlette.
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V.	CONSENT AGENDA:
	1.	Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees.   • 05/04/05 - CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION   • 04/21/05 - CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE   • 04/21/05 - BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
	2.	Confirmation of Mayor's reappointment of Doug Morrison, M.D. and the appointments of Marie Donovan and Marty Lenk to the Hospital Board for terms to commence July 1, 2005 and expire June 30, 2009.
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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.	Public Hearing and reading by title only of "A Resolution Levying Special Benefit Assessments in the Amount of $292,758.18 for the Tolman Creek Road Local Improvement District for Improvements to Tolman Creek Road Consisting of Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Sidewalk and Associated Improvements." • ADDITIONAL COMMENTS & STAFF'S RESPONSE SUBMITTED DURING THE MAY 17, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING
	2.	Appeal of Planning Action 2005-00056 - Request for a Site Review approval to add three off-street parking spaces on the east side of the building adjacent to Rogue Place, to relocate the refuse/recycle area, and to expand the outdoor patio area of the residence on the north side of the building for the property located at 394 Hersey Street. An Administrative Variance to the Site Design and Use Standards is requested to locate the off-street parking between the building and the street. A Variance is requested to exceed the maximum allowable number of automobile parking spaces by two spaces - a total of six surface parking lot spaces are permitted and eight are proposed. • EXHIBITS SUMBITTED AT THE MAY 17, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING
	3.	Planning Action 2005-008 - Annexation, Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Change from Jackson County zoning RR-5 (Rural Residential) to City of Ashland Zoning E-1 (Employment) for an approximately 1.6 acre parcel located at 593 Crowson Road. The portion of the parcel adjacent to Crowson Road is proposed in the Residential Overlay (R-Overlay) that allows a residential component and in the Detail Site Review Zone which requires additional building design features.
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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.) • DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED DURING THE MAY 17, 2005 PUBLIC FORUM
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VIII.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
	1.	Council election of Audit Committee member.
	2.	Adoption of 2005-2006 council goals.
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IX.	NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
	1.	Public Art Commission Request for Funding.
	2.	Council election of Council Chair for 2005.
	3.	RVTV Agreement for Services.
	4.	Replace Bid Award - Jet Rodder.
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X.	ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:  (None)
XI.	OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS:
	1.	Update by Councilor Jackson on Regional Problem Solving Project.
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XII.	ADJOURNMENT:

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