City of Aurora Council
Chambers
21420 Main Street NE
November 4, 2003
Commissioners Present: Richard Harrison, Sean Moen,
Heidi Torian, Jason Sahlin, William Frazer how arrived at 7:30pm
Commissioners Absent: Bob Lebens
Staff Present: Sheri Hall, City Recorder,
Laurie Boyce, City Administrative Assistance
Others Present:
Mayor Jonathan Gibson, Fred & Teresa Netter,
Consent Agenda
Chairman Torian moved to accept
the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moen.
At the vote all were in favor and the motion passed.
Visitors
During this time Mr. Fred Netter asked the
Commission if they knew of whether or not the streets in Orchard View have been
dedicated to the City yet or not. The Commission asked City Recorder Hall
and/or Mayor Gibson if this dedication had taken place. The Mayor did not
believe so and Recorder Hall could not recall if she had received a road
dedication or not. Mr. Netter also brought to the commission’s attention that the
stop sign on Ottaway is 5 feet onto his property. Mr. Netter indicated that they
are not likely to give use to the city to keep the sign where it is. The
Netter’s indicated their concern about the width of Ottaway at Liberty Street.
This intersection is very narrow and with further development a probable problem
area.
Public Hearing – Site Design Review – Old Hotel Property
As declared at the September
Commission meeting, the Old Hotel Property Site Design Review Public Hearing
was continued.
Chairman Torian opened the public
hearing at 7:33 pm. There was no public testimony.
Chairman
Torian closed the public hearing at 7:34 pm.
Included in the Planning
Commissioner’s packets were copies of the SHPO Archaeological Permit: 597
notification. This notification indicates that the issues facing the
development of this property are moving forward. Commissioner Harrison expressed
his concern over the appearance of a conflict of interest with the City’s
decision to use Rick Minor as the Archaeologist. Mr. Minor is the same person
who placed the Old Hotel Site on the protected list. Mayor Gibson assured the
commission that no monies had past to Mr. Minor and that he had no intention of
allowing that to happen. This satisfied Commissioner Harrison. Mayor Gibson
also indicated that no digging will be done unless the city is assured that
where the digging takes place is where the proposed building will be sited.
Hearing no further discussion, Commissioner
Harrison made a motion to continue the hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Sahlin. At the vote all were in favor and the motion passed.
Commission Action/Discussion
Chairman Torian discussed with the
Commission the importance of regular attendance, and/or notification to her or
the City Recorder if you can not make it or will be late. Chairman Torian also
reminded the Commission that there is one seat still to fill.
Commissioner Sahlin asked about the
clean-up progress of the Impression Building. City Recorder Hall reported that
Mr. Eddy was in court today and Commissioner Harrison stated that the Judge placed
Mr. Eddy on one year probation and can have no further ordinance violations. He
also has to have a building permit secured by his next court date in two weeks.
The Commission discussed the minutes
of the traffic safety committee and the proposed traffic parking ordinance.
Commissioner Harrison expressed serious concern about the issues raised
regarding parking on the street in front of the property owner’s own property. Chairman
Torian reminded the Commission that anything the Traffic Safety Commission
proposes would need to go before the Council for approval. City Recorder Hall
reminded the Commission that if the Traffic Safety Committee does wish to
create a Parking Ordinance they will need to consult with the City Attorney to
insure that the rules they wish to enforce are within Oregon Revised Statues as
enforceable.
For Good of the Order
City Recorder/Finance Officer Sheri
Hall thanked the Commission for allowing her the opportunity to work with such
great people and informed the Commission that the Council had accepted her
resignation and she will be leaving the City as of this Friday November 7,
2003.
Adjourned
They’re being no further business; Commissioner Sahlin
moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Harrison seconded the motion. At the vote, all were in favor and the meeting
adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Attested to:
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Heidi
Torian Chairperson Sheri
Hall – City Recorder