CITY of ELGIN
                COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JUNE 16, 1998

COUNCILORS PRESENT- Kevin Cooper
                         Pat McMullen
                         John Stover
                         Berta Churchill

           ABSENT-       Leroy Short
                         John McElravy
                         Rick Smith - Mayor
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Council President Kevin Cooper.

Good of the Order
Budget Hearing
     President Cooper open the budget hearing for the 1998-99 City budget. 
He asked if there were any adjustments to be suggested from the budget
approved by the budget committee.  Mr. Garlitz informed the Council that the
beginning cash could be increased from $250,000 to $300,000.  He also noted that
the office copier was beginning to show its age, requiring frequent service calls. 
Mr. Garlitz requested that the Council consider hiring a file clerk for 2 or 3
months this summer to re-organize the City's records.  Moving into the new
office, is an opportune time to get the records organized.
     Councilor Stover said that there was enough money budgeted for office
equipment, in the City Hall fund to cover the cost of a new copier.  After further
discussion
Councilor Stover moved to increase the General Fund beginning cash to $300,000
and to increase Administration Extra Labor by $2,800 to cover the cost of a
temporary file clerk, with Councilor McMullen as second.  The vote was unanimous
for approval, motion carried.
     President Cooper asked for discussion of other items in the budget. 
Sharon Stover was present.  She stated that she was concerned that public
money should not be given to a private club, referring to the $20,000 for the
Stampeders approved by the budget committee.  There was a lengthy discussion
regarding the need for the Stampeders to be more accountable to the community,
if they are to receive public funds.  There was also a discussion as to how the
public would benefit from giving money to the Stampeders.
     President Cooper indicated that there would be a substantial public benefit
in keeping the Stampede facilities in good repair, in that this is a resource that
serves the whole community.  It was noted that the City Council, every 10 years,
reviews the property tax exemption for the Stampede property.  The exemption
is given if the Council determines that the property is used to provide a
substantial public benefit.
     At this time, President Cooper informed the Council that he has done some
consulting for the Stampeders' regarding obtaining funds for the Stampede
grandstands, however, he would not receive any personal financial benefit if
funding were to be received.
     Councilor McMullen stated that by adopting a budget item, did not
guarantee that the Council would in fact approve the expenditure.  It was also
noted that any contribution to the Stampeders' would be specifically for the
grandstand reconstruction and would be made upon conditions related to
obtaining enough other funding to complete the project.     Selina Shaffer, Stampede treasurer was present.  She stated that the
Stampeders' were willing to fully cooperate with the City and the community as
a whole, to make the facilities available for the economic benefit of the
community.  She said that in the last several years, the Club has made an effort
to turn its financial situation around and to upgrade its facilities so they can
continue to have a rodeo.  She also stated that she would like participation in
the Club from the City Council, to bring the two entities closer together.
     President Cooper asked if there were any other persons wishing to
comment on the budget.  Jared Rogers of Boise Cascade was present.  He said he
was concerned regarding the article in the Recorder indicating that Boise Cascade
was not responsive to the City regarding water charges.  Councilor Stover stated
that there was a concern that the City was bearing the cost of pumping water
to 120 psi that really only benefits Boise Cascade.  Mr. Rogers said he was
available to discuss any issues the City had regarding the mill.  He noted that
the City of La Grande charged that mill the out-of-town rates where Elgin did
not charge the out-of-town premium to the mill here.  Mr. Rogers said he would
be at the next regular City Council meeting in July to discuss the City's
concerns.
     President Cooper asked for other comments.  With no other comments,
Councilor McMullen moved to adopt the budget as presented by the budget
committee with the changes made by the previous motion, with Councilor Churchill
as second.  The vote was three for approval, with Councilor Stover voting in
opposition, motion carried. 

Parsons Conditional Use Hearing
     President Cooper opened a public hearing on a request for a conditional
use to establish a beauty salon in the residential zone.  The hearing is to
consider the application of Laura Parsons, agent for Amber & Kim Schaeffer.  The
property is located on Cedar Street at the southeast corner of the intersection
of Cedar and the private access to the duplexes south of Cedar (S.7th); tax lot
1N 39 15DD #1500.  The lot is approximately 75'x 70'.It is requested to establish
a business in the house at this location.  The business will be for hair cutting
and a beauty salon.  Off-street parking will be provided for customers. 
     Mrs. Parsons and Tonya Evans described their plans to operate the
business.  Notice of the hearing was mailed to all residents within 300 feet of the
property.  A letter was submitted by Harold and Kathleen Sutton.  The Suttons'
stated that the proposal was "ok" with them.  Dale Durfee had stopped at the
office and he too stated that he had no objection to the proposal.  No one else
was present to offer testimony.
     After discussion, Councilor Stover moved to approve the conditional use as
proposed in the application, with Councilor Churchill as second.  The vote was
unanimous for approval, motion carried.

Transportation Advisory Committee
     The Council must provide a Transportation Advisory Council to represent
to City's interest in developing a transportation plan for the City and ODOT. 
Councilor McMullen suggested that the City Council act as the advisory committee. 
Glen Clark was present and indicated that he would be interested in serving on
the committee.  After discussion Councilor Stover moved have the City Council,
and other community members to be on the committee, including Glen Clark and
the Administrator, with Councilor Churchill as second.  The vote was unanimous
for approval, motion carried.  The City will solicit participation of other
community members.

Other business
     Councilor McMullen stated that he has had complaints regarding Mr.
Reynolds burning prohibited materials in the process of removing a trailer house
at 13th and Albany.  Complaints of the same nature have been received by the
police department.

With no other business for the Council, Councilor Churchill moved to adjourn,
with Councilor Stover as second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion
carried.

Minutes respectfully submitted;

Joe Garlitz,
Recorder/Administrator