City Council

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday March 9, 2021 6:00 P.M. Meeting to be held at the Merrill City Hall, 301 E. Second Street, Merrill, OR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MAYOR’S STATEMENT: “To avoid meeting disruptions, please place cell phones on silent mode during the meeting. All meetings are recorded. When addressing the City Council, please state your name and speak clearly.” PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is invited to provide their comment and opinion to the City Council at this time on issues of their concern. Non-emergency issues brought up in this forum will not be considered tonight other than in this preliminary discussion, but if found to be warranted, may be considered at a future meeting of the City Council. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. CONSENT AGENDA: Any item on the Consent Agenda will be removed and considered as a part of the regular agenda upon the request of any member of the City Council or public. Meeting Minutes: 1. Approve February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes Building Renewal Permit: Phone poll(s): Tires for Public Works Ford Truck with Estimates: Councilor Picked Approved via Text 9:18 am; Councilor McCollam Approved via Text 9:42 am; Councilor Carleton Approved Verbally 8:33 am; Councilor Baley Approved Verbally 8:53 am-Approved 4-0 in favor. Business Licenses: 2. El Jefes Restaurant Bills for Approval: 3. Payables for Approval 4. Water Sewer Transfer Approval STAFF REPORTS: POLICE: • Report CODE ENFORCEMENT: • Report PUBLIC WORKS: • Report • Water Quality/Consumer Confidence Report RECORDER: • Report • Appoint Budget Committee and Budget Officer (Teresa Perry, Jesus Fernandez, David Wade, Vacancy) LAWYER: • Report PLANNING:  • Report • Ed Staub’s Preliminary Plans PROJECT MERRILL: LOST RIVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE: • Report NEW BUSINESS: • Discuss Ronald Holmes/Kathleen Haner Potential Business Plans • Police Patrols Outside City Limits • Obtain Real Estate Agent or Real Estate Lawyer • Discuss Fire Rating • US Cellular Purchase Offer • Authorize Street Cut Permit • Private Use of a Public Asset OLD BUSINESS: • Fourth Street Encroachment Update Tax Lot 4110-001CC-07500 • Discuss Solar Plant Update • Discuss ODOT Intergovernmental Agreement • Discuss FEMA Update ACTION ITEMS/GENERAL BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: • Bill 2032- Amending Development Code 2.2.120-General Residential Zone R-1 Development Standards Table 2.2.120 Dimensional Standards for the R-1 Zone-Second Reading • Bill 2036-Amending Chapter 2 Section 2.2.120-General Residential Zone R-1 Development Standards Table 2.2.120 Dimensional Standards for the R-1 Zone-First Reading • Bill 2037-Amending Title XV: Chapter 155.022 Land Usage Section (D) Subsection (6) Minimum Parcel Size-First Reading • Bill 2038-Amending Development Code Chapter 2.2.400 (D) Residential Districts-Special Use Standards; Bed and Breakfast Inns-First Reading • Bill 2039-Amending Development Code Chapter 2.2.400 (H); 5 (a) Residential Districts Special Use Standards; Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks-First Reading • Bill 2040-Amending Development Code Chapter 1.3.300 Definitions-Second Reading • Bill 2042-Amending Development Code Chapter 4.8 Misc. Permits; 4.8.100 E Pre-Fabricated Metal Containers-First Reading RESOLUTIONS: • Resolution 2021-840: Transfer to Comply with Budget Law Requirements OTHER – ADDRESS ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is invited to provide their comment and opinion to the City Council at this time on issues of their concern. Non-emergency issues brought up in this forum will not be considered tonight other than in this preliminary discussion, but if found to be warranted, may be considered at a future meeting of the City Council. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person. ADJOURN Regular Session: