HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-15 Beautication CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting - December 15, 1975
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1 Dixie Drain project (continued) - Mel reported L;he Fire Chief said any debris
under 2 inches in diameter may be burned if a burning permit is obtained.
Pioneer must work upstream to clean the ditch. They cannot back out and come in
from the other side so the bridge will have to be constructed prior to cleaning.
They will be busy with their regular ditch maintenance after mid-February so
work needs to start as soon as possible.
The Basques were suggested as a possible source of further funding.
Charleen Matheson will contact City Attorney Bob `1'unnicliff to have permission
o'reements drawn up for landowners along the government owned ditch right of way.
Charleen introduced visitors, Kathy Jones and John Pilote, who own land adjoining
Dixie Drain right of way, and who have questioned the construction of the pathway.
Charleen pointed out that this Commission desires to build something to be proud
of and that there is really a total lack of alternatives for a bikeway systefn.
She stressed that we want to work with those who would be involved and asked for
ideas. John Pilote stated that he is not actually against the concept but is
against doing it wrong and is not convinced that adequate planning and funding
have been completed. Kathy Jones questioned who would use the path. She further
stated she primarily objects to the Dixie Drain path because of loss of privacy
she feels landowners will experience. Following some informal discussion, the
visitors were thanked for coming. They were furnished with. copies of minutes to
help answer some of their questions and invited to return with any further
/� questions or comments.
1 Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan - Bicycle Standards - Mel Wilhelmsen reported
the standards he is drawing up will include drainage, grading, barriers, curbing,
signing, lighting, landscaping, bridges, and land acquisition. He asked for and
received. Commission input on the following items:
dimensions - copy standards from states with existing systems of bikeways
lighting - to be adequate for intended usage of path but unobtrusive to
adjoining land owners
signs and signals - standard State and Federal signs to be placed at all
junctions and. at specified distances along uninterrupted stretches
street crossings - stop signs for path users, warning signs and striping for
street users
parking space - should be provided
ordinance - should be enacted to enforce the Comprehensive P7a n
landscaping - must be adequate to prevent erosion
maintenance - Parks & Recreation Department should be responsible for
off-street bikeways, Roads & Streets Department for on-street bikeways
North Kimball air pollution - No report from George Dufur had been receivedc
Forestry and weed program - Val Wallace reported that the proposal drawn up by
Art Collins contained three weed control proposals with the varying costs of each.
This Commission made no recommendation concerning these proposals but did feel
the job of weed control enforcement should be assigned to a City employee and
not to an appointed Commission. The Commission felt a reforestation program is
necessary but, due to the lateness of the hour, tabled discussion and action on
' 1 this portion of the proposal until the January meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PQM
Shirley Conger
Secretary
CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSICN
Regular Meeting
� December 15, 1975 - 11 :35 A.M .
1 Present: members - Bauman, Brooks, Roberts, Wallace, Matheson, Wil}ielmsen, Conger
ex officio - Williams
visitors - Kathy Jones, John Pilote
The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers by Chairperson Bauman.
Minutes of the November 17, 1975 meeting were approved as written. The. Secretary
announced that rather than confuse City accounting, the money 08.00) donated for
mailing of minutes would be used _to purchase envelopes and stamps to be used by
the Mayor's secretary for mailing minutes to Commission members.
!'hr. Bauman announced order of business would be changed to accomodate two
. guests, Uathy Jones and John Pilote, who were coming at 12:30 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
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Resignation of chairman - Chr. Bauman announced her resignation from this
Commission becomes effective December 31 , 1975 prior to her becoming City
Councilwoman on January 1 , 1976.
Election of chairman - Nominations were opened for chairman to fill Chr. Bauman's
unexpired two year term. Charleen Matheson was nominated by Shirley Conger.
Ken Roberts moved nominations cease. Seconded by Jackie Brooks. Passed.
Charleen Matheson was declared chairman by unanimous vote.
rii) Vice chairman and telephone chairman - The need for a vice chairman and telephone
chairman were discussed. It was decided that a vice chairman could act also as
a telephone chairman and will be elected in January along with the Secretary.
Vacancy on Commission - Three names were presented for possible appointment to
fullfill the unexpired tam of Chr. Bauman. Ken Roberts will contact any or all
of them and forward the name of the accepting candidate to Mayor Pasley as the
recommendation of this Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
Jefferson Junior High Complex study - Ken Roberts reported on meeting with
Al McCluskey. There is apparently free architectural, engineering, etc. advise
and help available for projects of development. The major problem now is finding
potential renters. Suggestions of possibilities were given to Ken for follow-up.
Ken further stated that the three sections of the building are basically very
sound and demolation would cost approximately $60,000 for each section. Alta
Williams reported that Mr. McCluskey has done some preliminary investigation
of Federal funding possibilities. The estimate for bringing the building up
to required fire and safety standards is ;$50,000-$60,000 and $12,500 will be
required for minimal mainentance in 1976. Ken will report findings to the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
Dixie Drain project - Mel Wi.lkelmsen presented the following updated cost estimate:
ditch cleaning & rough grading the road - Pioneer Irrigation,
reconfirmed by phone they intend. to do this -000-
final grading - City of Caldwell -000- .
asphalt - 1-1 miles ra 7.50�linear foot for 9 feet wide 27, 720
bridge (from last estimate) 5,000
landscaping - service clubs and donations -000-
TOTAL x$32,720