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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 1961-12-05 PM . .4 .. • December ;i, 1961 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Lake Oswego convened at 7,35 p.m. Present were Coen, Lawrence, Hermsen, Ross, Thomas and Mayor Stidcl. Stewart excused on account of illness. Moved by Hermsen, seconded by Ross that the minutes as mailed bo approved. Carried unanimously. REQUESTS FROM AUDIENCE, None Public Hearing held on annexation of property described in Ordinance No. 778. There were no written remonstrances on file with the Recorder. Mr. J. R. Vaughn, a non- resident, asked regarding why the City issued the building permits for the two houses and claimed further that the permits were obtained in an underhanded manner. The City Engineer, at the Mayor's request, made the explanation. Mrs. Williams, a non-resident, also inquired in regards to the issuance of a build- ing permit. Mayor stated that the Building Department had erred in their belief that the request for annexation which had been made some time earlier, had been acted upon. There were oral remonstrances from Mr. Bisenblite, Mr. and Mrs. William Ludders and Ruth Percival. Councilman Thomas asked why the objection. The Mayor stated the ® position of those remonstrating was that they believed the building was not in con- formity with the surrounding property. Councilman Coen stated that he would prefer a finished house instead of an unfinished house and that it would be impossible for the City to cause an abatement at this time. Mrs. Williams, a non-resident, stated that she wanted the house removed. (8:15 p.m.) It was then moved by Lawrence, seconded by Harmsen that ORDINANCE NO. 785 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF LAKE OSWE00.CBRTAIN LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY, DEING IN SECTIONS 3, 8, 9, 11 and 16, T2S, R1E, W.M,, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON,'AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY - be read first time in its entirety. Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Ross that the same be read second time by title only. Carried unanimous- ly. ORDINANCE NO. 785 read second time by title only. :Upon roll call vote, Council- man Coen voted No; all others voted Yes. Ordinance adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 786 - AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE FOR A HEARING ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES HEREIN DESCRIBED FROM LAKE GROVE FIRE DISTRICT #57, COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #54, FOREST HIGHLANDS WATER DISTRICT #13, LAKE GROVE WATER DISTRICT N15, and LAKE OSWEGO ZONING DISTRICT #6, AS THE CASE MAY.-.BE - read first time in its entirety. Moved by Thomas, seconded by.Coan that the same be read second time by title only. Moved by Coen, seconded by Moat that said ordinance be-emended by striking out LAKE GROVE PARK DISTRICT al wherever it appears in the ordinance. - Motion carried. It was then moved by Coan, seconded by Hersasen that Ordinance No. - 786.be read second time by title only, as amended. Upon roll call vote, carried unanimously. , " Public Hearing on L.I.D. 05 assessment. No written remonstrances on file with . ® the Recorder. Under oral remonstrances • Mrs. Joseph LeRoy, owner of property for which owner of record is listed as Irma Yost, inquired why the estimated cost was $10,309.7b on September 17, 1959, and the actual cost now is $15,798,20. She also remonstrated because it wee her impression that 'her cost would be around $1,000 and now she is oharged $2,300. She also raised tho question as to the retaining,wall and the necessity for the same. The Engineer's reply as to the retaining wall was that 410 it was necessary to obtain the road width. Mr. Limberatus, representing the Bisaillon property, remonstrated in regards to • costs being greater than estimated. The Mayor suggested that there might be a possibility of the City participating due to the benefit gained by the City be- cause of this street giving access to State Street. Councilman Hermsen. sugges- ted a figure of around $3,000 as the City's participation. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Coan that the public hearing be continued until the next .. Council meeting. The Mayor referred the problem to the Finance Committee for recommendation. ' At 9:05 p.m. a five-minute recess was declared, . At 9:22 p.m. Council reconvened. - Public hearing held on L.I.D. #51 assessment. There were no written remonstrances . on file with the Recorder and no oral ones from the floor. ORDINANCE-;NO. 788 - 9N ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LAKE GARDEN COURT BY GRADING, PAVING AND INSTALLING CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS, WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, • DESCRIBED AS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51, AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH ASSESSMENTS BE ENTERED IN THE DOCKET OF CITY LIENS - read first time in its entirety. Moved by. Coen, seconded by Hermsen that same he read second time by title only. Carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 786 read second time by title only. On roll call • • vote, unanimously approved. - . • Applications for renewal of liquor licenses on the following: S _ Ill . . Oswego Tavern The Oasis • The Beachcomber • . Moved by Ross, seconded by Coan that 'raid renewals of liquor.license be recommended. Carried unanimously. . • • Presented transfer of Oasis Tavern liquor license from Art Ross to Harold Bates. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Hermsen that such transfer be authorized. Carried. (9:30 p.m.) . . . (11:23 p.m.) ORDINANCE N . 789 - AN ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SIGN ORDINANCE REGULATING 'SIGNS, BILLBOARDS, MARQUEES,, CANOPIES, AWNINGS AND STREET CLOCKS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY - read first time in its entirety. At 11:55 p.m. it was moved • by Lawrence, seconded by. Ross that the .same be read second time by title only. Carried unanimously. .' ORDINANCE NO. 789. read-second lime by .title only. Upon roll call vote, unanimously approved. .. (9:32 p.m.) CITY ENGINEER - R. N., Cruden • L.I.D. NO..61, Palisades. Heights. ' Engineer made report of estimated costs,.. $71,881.00. It was called to the Counoil's attention that the work that has been done on this project by.the ,subdivider,. Mr. Couche,,has been .substantial .to the extent of approxi- • mately.$10,000 'to $12,000, plus'•approximately $1200 of City-labor, and approximately . $8,000 in City water pipes and fittings; that Mr. Couche's contractor is seeking pay- ment at en early date and the subdivider wishes to include all these costs in the . improvement district. Administrative Assistant etetedthat all work done was dons , 410mostly pil or to.the.official..piatt140'thh's subdivision, 'and the assesses( value+. tion An, its,„raw state: i,s.;hot,suffotert to. Aupport hanorofting,.and that the.,condi-• tions for censideretion tonight have not been met; .namely the letter frgm 'the Assessor stating the amount that he would:aeseas each lot, and the: payment by the subdivider to. the, City,of, approximately..$1100 per lot (approximate assessment lien ilA • per lot) for the three lots that he hes already sold. Through lack of communica- tion between the City Engineer's office, the Planning Commission end the Recorder's office, all the requirements of the subdivision ordinance No. 463 had not been complied with, and we should not proceed further until the situation had been clarified. The City Attorney informed the Council that he had required eubdividers to sign various documents waiving the legal steps for banorofting and that he had checked with Mr. Rankin of Shuler 8, Rankin, bond attorneys, to ascertain if it would be possible to bencroft under the documents signed by the subdivider in the procedure that he outlined. His answer was that it would be possible. After further lengthy discussion, it wee the Attorney's opinion that it would be impossible to proceed until after the first of January, 1962, at which time the Assessor's rolls be extended. The letter from the County Assessor ore presented by the subdivider, stating the probable assessment after January 1, 962 would be in the neighbor. . , • hood of $2500.00 per lot. Councilman Ross suggested that more positive statements should be obtained from the Assessor's office and after received, if deemed neces- sery, a special meeting of the Council could be convened to sot further on L.I.D. 61. Discussion was terminated at 10e30 p.m. Resolution for extension of time to January 16, 1962 for Engineer's report on Willow Lane. Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Ross that said resolution be • adopted. Carried. . Resolution No. 2 for L.I.O. 62 setting a date for a public hearing January 16, 1962, Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Thomas that said resolution be adopted. Carried unanimously. • 111 Request by the Engineer to call for bids from qualified bidders for construction- of water line on Boone* Ferry from Washington Court to Piikington, estimated cost $14,000. City help to perform a part of this work, and the amount to inlet for bid will be in the neighborhood of S9,0J0. Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Coen that such authorization be granted. Administrative Assistant presented resolution authorizing acceptance of fed r 1` '' grant of $160,000. Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Coen that said resolution be adopted. Carried unanimously. PERSONNEL • Councilman Lawrence '' Submitted resolution amending the pay compensation schedule. Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Ross that said resolution be adopted. Carried unanimously. 1' Moved by Lawrence, seconded by Coen that chengesin pay status, as.per the attached sheet, be authorized. Upon vote, it was carried unanimously. FINANCE . Councilman Thomas ' None } PARKS • Councilman.Hermsen , Requested the Mayor, Councilmen Ross end Coen to meet with Mr. Hutton in regards to the Tryon Creek Park at the Mayor's office at 11:00 a,m. tomorrow, December 6th. WATER PLANNING $ DEVELOPMENT - Councilman Coin . Councilman Wan, after stating reasons for, presented a resolution prohibiting sale ' IMF of water meters to customers outside the city limits. Moved by Rose, seconded by Thomas that said resolution be adopted. Carried unanimously. - COMMUNITY PLANNING 8 DEVELOPMENT - Councilman Ross None , 410 PUBLIC SAFBTY - Mayor Stidd None Mayor Stidd announced the appointment of Councilman Coen to the Finance Committee replacing Councilman Stewart who is ill. County Commissioner Darrel Jones celled to the attention of the Council the opportunity to use welfare recipients on non-productive work projdeta. At 12s03 a.m. Councilman Ross moved the meeting be adjourned. So ordered. 1 .20/\(16,0' . Recorder :, , . „ ., 411 December 6, 1961 ,', The following changes in status were approved by the Council at their regular meeting of December 5, 1961r . W. Burrow Equipment Operator #1 Equipment Operator #2 �, Step Step D, No change in"pay 12-1-61 Eugene L. Cox Maintenance Maintenance Step A, $320.00 ' Step B, $33.).00 1-1-62 John Ellis Meter Reader Meter Reeder Leadman :'•', Step B, $350.00 Step C, $395.00 12-1-61 Wilbur Freek Caretaker II Caretaker II, Step B Step A, $310.00 $325.00, 12-1-61 Robert House Meter Reader Meter Reader #2 Step B, $350.00 Step C, $375.00 1-1-62 • John Kabusreiter Mechanic Mechanic Step C, 3393.00 Step 0, $410.00 1-1-62 William L. Kehlor Equipment Operator Equipment Operotor #II Step 8, $350.00 Step C, $385.00 1-1-62 ' %j' Gerald Lentz Maintenance Equip. Operator #1 Step B, $335.00 • Step B, $350.00 12-1-61 Myron Mabel Maintenance Maintenance Step C, $350.00 Step D, $365.00 1-1-62 ' Gerald Peterson Equipment Operator Equipment Operator #1 Step A, $340.00 Step C, $375.00 1-1-62 ' Alfred Pottorff Foremen Foreman ? Step 8, $410.00 Step 0, $435.00 1-1-62 L. Shipley Caretaker #1 Caretaker #1 Step A, $315.00 Step 0, $330.00 12-1-61 M. Thurber Storekeeper Storekeeper Step C, $435.00 Step 0, $455.00 1-1-62 Francis West Maintenance Maintenance Step A, $320.00 Step H, $335.00 1-1-62 411 Chas. McCarthy Patrolmen, $395.00 Lieutenant, $440.00;8tep C 12-1.61 George Perry Patrolman, $410.00 Sergeant, $425.00,8tep C 12-1-61 Helen Bush Clerk I1,Step C,$340.00 Clerk I, Step C, $355.00 1-1-62