OCTOBER, 2002 URBAN RENEWAL MEETING MINUTES:

1    ROLL CALL: Chair Moore called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Chair Moore and Members Abbott, Peterson, Beckstead, Welch and Church answered the roll. Member Woodruff 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 August 6, 2002 meeting. Member Beckstead moved to approve the minutes as presented, Member Church seconded. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: There were no questions.
6.    DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
   A.    Consideration of City of Waldport Invoices #439, 724 and 722. Member Welch moved to approve payment of the invoices. Member Abbott seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
   B.    Consideration of Attorney Billing (July): Member Beckstead moved to approve payment of the bill, Member Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
   C.    Consideration of Barrier Request from Sa-Da-Munn: Bill Bailey, manager at Sa-Da-Munn, addressed the Agency. He noted that the new parking lot is very close to the tenant's apartments, and provides a three-foot drop with no barrier. Skateboarders are also jumping the wall and landing in the tenant's gardens. He explained that Sa-Da-Munn is a non-profit organization, consisting of tenants and concerned citizens of the community, existing only to provide housing, and overseen by the Federal Government. Member Beckstead asked about dimensions and materials. Mr. McClintock indicated that it was 607 feet from the existing fence to the corner. Discussion ensued regarding installation of a chain link fence, maybe with slats, or a combination concrete curb. Mr. Bailey indicated that there may be money available in a reserve account to assist in cost-sharing, though he would have to make a formal request first. Chair Moore noted that fencing was not spelled out in the Urban Renewal Plan, and they should be careful about setting a precedent. Ms. Leonard noted that a private developer would have probably had to address the issue, and the Agency should look at potential liability. Discussion ensued. Consensus of the Agency was that Ms. Leonard would check with the insurance company to see if there might be funds available for preventative measures such as a fence, and Mr. McClintock will look at costs. Mr. Bailey indicated that he will check with their insurance company as well.
   D.    Other Issues: Member Church noted there had been little interest to-date in the cost-sharing program for sidewalks in Old Town. Following a brief discussion, Member Church moved to re-evaluate the program in six months. Member Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Member Beckstead indicated he would bring up the subject at the next Old Town meeting to make citizens aware of the program.
7.    ADJOURNMENT: At 5:36 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Agency, Chair Moore moved to adjourn. Member Beckstead seconded and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.

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