MAY, 2004 URBAN RENEWAL MEETING MINUTES:
MAY 6, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. As
Chair Welch was absent, Mr. Beckstead nominated Mr. Peterson as Vice-Chair. Mr.
Church seconded the nomination. There were no additional nominations and Mr.
Peterson was declared Vice-Chair. Members Peterson, Abbott, Church, Woodruff and
Beckstead answered the roll call. 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 March 4, 2004 meeting.
Mr. Beckstead moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Church seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: No items.
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: Review of Projects:
Vice-Chair Peterson noted that this was a special meeting, called by himself and
Mr. Church for the purpose of discussing potential funding for the expansion of
the library. He then turned the meeting over to Mr. Church. Mr. Church explained
that since the Youth Center had moved out of the Library building, it was a
great opportunity for the library to expand into that space. He had originally
thought about proposing taking money from the Highway 34 bulbouts, but it had
been determined that there were available monies in Contingency. His proposal
was that the Agency consider setting aside $50,000 in funds to be used to fund
the project, or for matching grant monies. The Agency had previously funded
restroom improvements at the Library, and Ms. Leonard indicated that this
project could also fit within the parameters of the Urban Renewal Plan. Ms.
Tierce explained that contractors have reviewed the project, but have not yet
provided any figures on the potential cost. Discussion ensued, regarding the age
of the building, parking issues, other opportunities for location. Mr. Church
moved to set aside $50,000 from Contingency for library improvements for six
months, noting that the issue could then be reviewed and the monies returned to
Contingency if necessary. Mr. Peterson seconded. Further discussion ensued, and
the motion failed, with Mr. Church voting "Aye", Mr. Abbott, Ms. Woodruff, and
Mr. Beckstead voting "Nay", and Mr. Peterson abstaining. Ms. Woodruff clarified
that this was not about not supporting the library, but about finding the best
place for the library to move to. Mr. Peterson stated that if the Fire District
moves, the Firehall would be an ideal place to relocate the library.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the proposed bulbouts on
Highway 34. No actions were taken.
8. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:35 p.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 3rd day of June , 2004.
SIGNED by the Chair this 3rd day of June, 2004.
Herman Welch, Chair