JUNE, 2002 URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 25, 2002

JUNE 6, 2002

1.    ROLL CALL: Chair Moore called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Chair Moore and Members Church, Welch, Beckstead, Woodruff, and Abbott answered the roll. Member Peterson was absent. A quorum was present.
2.    CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
3.    AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
4.    MINUTES: The Agency considered the minutes from the April 18, 2002 meeting. Member Welch moved to approve the minutes as presented. Member Church seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The Agency considered the financial statements from May and June, 2002. There were no questions.
6.    PUBLIC HEARING: At 6:31 p.m., Chair Moore opened the Public Hearing on the Waldport Urban Renewal Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. There were no comments. Chair Moore then closed the Public Hearing.
7.    DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
   
A.    Consideration of Resolution Amending Budget for FY 2001-2002: Member Welch moved to approve Resolution 02-02. Member Beckstead seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
    B.    Consideration of Resolution Adopting Budget for FY 2002-2003 and Making Appropriations: Member Woodruff moved to approve Resolution 02-03. Member Church seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
    C.    Consideration of City of Waldport Invoices #783 and 896: Member Welch moved to approve Invoices #783 and 896 for payment. Member Woodruff seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
   
D.    Consideration of Proposal from the Economic Development Committee for Facade Improvements: Member Woodruff explained that the Committee had voted to request that the Agency consider a program for low-cost facade improvements. Many towns have a match program or low-interest loan program to used for such improvements. Discussion ensued. It was noted that this was not part of the plan for the upcoming fiscal year, and had not been included in the budget which had just been approved. It was suggested that the Chamber obtain some feedback from the merchants as to what they might have in mind if the monies were made available. Ms. Watson will take the idea to the next Chamber meeting. She also suggested that the Economic Development Committee come up with some ideas as well. Member Church noted that Member Welch had put together a report from a visit to Joseph, Oregon, which had a merchants group which got together and taxed themselves in order to implement downtown improvements. Member Welch will be giving that report at the next Economic Development Committee meeting.
   
E.    Other Issues: Staff noted that an additional resolution had been distributed at the meeting, for updating the signatories on the Urban Renewal Agency's checking account. Member Woodruff moved to approve Resolution 02-04. Member Abbott seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
   
Member Church noted that $100,000 had previously been set aside for matching monies for sidewalks, and suggested that the Agency consider a sunset clause on the program. Chair Moore indicated that this could be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
8.    ADJOURNMENT: At 6:43 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Agency, Member Church moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded, and carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
Reda A. Quinlan
City Clerk

APPROVED by the Waldport Urban Renewal Agency this 24th day of July, 2002.
SIGNED by the Chair this 24th day of July, 2002.

Gene Moore, Chair

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JUNE 25, 2002

1.    ROLL CALL: Chair Moore called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Chair Moore and Members Abbott, Woodruff, Beckstead, Welch and Church answered the roll. Member Peterson was absent. A quorum was present.
2.    CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Carol Ann Milligan addressed the Agency, noting that she was there to represent the buyer who was making a request for a portion of the Waldport Motel lot. She distributed a packet of materials, which helped to explain the proposal. She indicated that the buyer was open to any ideas in regard to parking requirements, noting that there was nothing specific in the Development Code which addressed the number of spaces required. She felt that the parking issue should be studied by the Planning Commission for a ruling on how much parking was needed. The applicant did not need to have Highway 101 frontage, as her clientele was comprised of local people, most of whom are senior citizens. Ms. Milligan explained that the buyer would be a good neighbor, the plan would put the property to good commercial use, and there would be a low impact on surrounding residential properties. The building was described as being a one-story building, in a "Cape Cod" style, and she indicated that architectural drawings could be provided. At the current location, there are 18 parking spots to be shared for A Cut Above, Health 101, Coldwell Banker, the exercise place, and Bridgeview Medical. Mr. Welch asked about an estimated number of parking spaces, Ms. Milligan indicated that this would need to be determined. Discussion ensued. Ms. Milligan noted that the placement of the building was somewhat flexible, but that the landscaping was very important. The current proposed placement of the building would allow for an easement from Highway 101 to Maple Street. The buyer's representatives then left.
3.    AGENCY MEMBERS COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Mr. Beckstead asked why he was not allowed to ask about flexibility of cost. Joanie Biron addressed the Agency, explaining that there were very strict laws regarding real estate agencies standards in Oregon. The offer is presented, the buyer's agents plead their case and leave, the Agency then discusses the offer with their agent, and any counter-offer needs to be put on paper. Consensus of the Agency was to allow Ms. Biron to stay for the Executive Session. The Agency then recessed into Executive Session, pursuant to ORS 192.660 (1)(e): To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.
4.    ACTIONS, IF ANY, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 11:18 a.m., the Agency reconvened into open session. Chair Moore moved to table any action on selling the property until July 26. Mr. Welch seconded. The Agency requested that Ms. Leonard contact the Chair of the Planning Commission prior to that date. The motion carried, with Chair Moore and Members Abbott, Woodruff and Welch voting "Aye", Members Beckstead and Church voting "Nay". It was explained that the extension was being requested for the purpose of determining parking requirements.
5.    ADJOURNMENT: At 11:22 a.m., there being no further business to come before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Reda A. Quinlan
City Clerk

APPROVED by the Waldport Urban Renewal Agency this 24th day of July, 2002.
SIGNED by the Chair this 24th day of July, 2002.

Gene Moore, Chair

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