CITY of ELGIN
                COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MAY 11, 1999

COUNCILORS PRESENT-      Glenn Clark
                              Pat McMullen
                              John Stover
                              John McElravy
                              Joe Estes
                              John Braughton
                              Berta Churchill - Mayor

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Berta Churchill

Approval of Minutes
The Mayor called for approval of the minutes of the meeting of April 13, 1999. 
Councilor McMullen moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Councilor
Clark as second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried.

Supervisors Reports
The Mayor called for the supervisorsþ reports.

Police- Chief Sibley ; absent, no report

Public works- Kyle Boylen reported that the sewer effluent is now being stored
in the lagoons for the irrigation season.  He stated that both he and Kevin have
volunteered to be available for the cleanup on Saturday.  They will have the
backhoe and dump truck available.

Library- Sandra Good; absent, no report.  Sandy is on vacation.

Fire- Chief McDonald ; absent, no report.

Ambulance- Carla Hubbard; absent, no report.

Municipal Court Ralph Howell; absent, monthly court report submitted.

Recorder/Administrator- Joe Garlitz reported that the County is doing some
ground work at Hun-a-ha park and that Regional Strategies has given us another
$25,000 for the purchase and installation of the lift station.  He also noted that
the railroad crossing had not yet been repaired, in spite of assurance from the
RR personnel in March that they would be repair very soon.

Citizens to Speak
Kathy Gifford was present to report on Elgin EDGE activities.  She reported on
a change in structure of some of the subcommittees, and that the first Saturday
Market was small but a good start.  She also reported that SOLVE will be a
sponsor of the river cleanup this year.

Gary Dade, of the Union County Weed Control District, was present to give a slide
show on noxious weeds in Union County and the Pacific Northwest.  After the
show, Commissioner Howard discussed the possibility of having a þWeedþ day at
which the County could provide information on noxious weeds and possibly
provide herbicide for use within Elgin.  It was decided that June 5th was an
appropriate date.  Mr.  Dade will investigate the possibility of distributing
herbicide.

Rosie Laird was present to discuss the possibility of having a soap-box car race
on 10th Street the Saturday of Stampede.   After discussion, it was decided that
the race would be possible from 11:30 to 12:30.  Councilors Stover and Braughton
will discuss the issue of closing 10th with Chief Sibley.  No commitment was made
at this time.

Committee Reports
The Mayor then called for the committee reports.

Administration: Councilors McMullen and Estes reported that the bills had been
reviewed.

Public Works: Councilors Braughton and McElravy, no report.

Public Safety: Councilor Stover presented a map locating additional þfines double
in school zoneþ signs.  After discussion, Councilor McMullen moved to accept the
sign locations as mapped, with Councilor McElravy as second.  The vote was
unanimous for approval, motion carried.  Councilor Stover also reported that they
had a meeting with the School administrative staff and the Chief.  The discussion
was fruitful, providing an understanding of each of the entities needs and
capabilities.

Old Business
Site Plan Review, Mallard Heights: supplemental review.
     Tony Chrisman was present for a review of the site plan for an apartment
complex.  The original plan was to develop a street south to Hartford.  The plan
has been revised to develop a private driveway east to N 15th.
     NEOHA sent a letter stating that the site was not stable because of the
water in the hill, and expressed a fear that any development would endanger
their adjacent house.  It was noted that the property being developed was not
on the property adjacent to the house as they had indicated, and posed no
threat to any developed property.
     Jim Lucas, an adjacent property owner, was present to review the plans. 
He stated that the driveway would be close to a well on his property, and was
concerned that the driveway not do any damage to the well.  It was noted that
the development called for a berm to divert surface water into the drain gutter
on N.15th Street thus reducing the existing runoff, from the property in question,
onto Lucas.
     The City Public Works and Fire Department personnel have reviewed the
plans and made some minor markups on the preliminary map increasing the
turnaround radius from 42' to 45' (the City standard), noting that the water
meter and pressure reducer would be installed by the contractor rather than the
City and some other minor suggestions for the  development.  After discussion,
Councilor Stover moved to approve the site plan with the modifications noted on
the map, with Councilor McMullen as second.  The vote was unanimous for
approval, motion carried.  

Transportation Plan; Highway access: 
     Mike Berry of ODOT and  Hanley Jenkins & Dara Decker of UnCo Planning
Department were present to discuss the standards for State Highway access in
the Elgin Transportation Plan.  ODOT has prepared a map showing all current
accesses onto the highways.  These are categorized as þreviewableþ or
þstandard.þ  As use changes at the þreviewableþ locations, a review of the
access requirements for the development will be made to minimize safety problems
and traffic conflicts.  The þstandardþ accesses will require no action in regard
to highway access.
     Ms.  Decker will prepare a full draft document of the transportation plan
for the Councilþs review at the next regular council meeting.

New Business

A bid from W.C. Construction to repair the City Hall garage roof was presented
for review.  Councilor Stover moved to approve the bid for $3,576, with Councilor
McElravy as second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried.

Resolution 1055 establishing an emergency response vehicle reserve fund in the
1998/1999 fiscal year was presented for Council approval.  Councilor Stover
moved to approve Resolution 1055 as presented, with Councilor McMullen as
second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried.  
Resolution 1056 extending the Water System Reserve fund was presented for
Council approval.  Councilor Stover moved to approve Resolution 1056 as
presented, with Councilor McMullen as second.  The vote was unanimous for
approval, motion carried.

Resolution 1057; Extending the Sewer System Reserve fund was presented for
Council approval.  Councilor Stover moved to approve Resolution 1057 as
presented, with Councilor McMullen as second.  The vote was unanimous for
approval, motion carried.  

Correspondence
Correspondence from the museum association and the City of Athena was noted.

Good of the Order
     Councilor McMullen moved to approve the bills as presented, with Councilor
Clark as second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried.  

     Councilor McMullen moved to adjourn, with Councilor Estes as second.  The
vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried.  

Minutes respectfully submitted;

 Joe Garlitz,
 Recorder/Administrator