2017-305-Minutes for Meeting February 02,1988 Recorded 6/22/2017Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2017-305
Nancy Blankenship, County Clerk
Commissioners' Journal 06/22/2017 1:25:19 PM
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Bend, Oregon
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Audio Cassette Recording Titled: WORK SESSION
February 2, 1988; 10:00-12:00 PM.
A meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held on February 2, 1988.
Commissioners present were Lois Prante, Dick Maudlin and Tom Throop. Also
present were Rick Isham, County Counsel; County Administrator Mike Maier; and
other staff.
Items discussed at this meeting may be on a future Board business meeting
agenda:
Discussion of a Sisters to Mt. Bachelor route. This is a follow-up to a field trip
where road alternatives were investigated. (Maps were referred to at this time.)
The Forest Service met with the State Highway Department and consultants who
are doing a transportation study on how to get more people to Mt. Bachelor to
ski. Mt. Bachelor has the capacity for up to 12,000 skiers per day. The present
plan calls for more than doubling this to 26,000. The present road is not
adequate for this type of increase in traffic.
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The consultants came up with some alternatives. They determined where the
skiers come from first. Only 19% of the skiers come from the Central Oregon
area. About 10% are unidentified. The rest come from the valley and
Washington, and there is big potential from California.
Two-thirds travel from Bend to Mt. Bachelor, and one-third goes up from
Sunriver. One alternative is to build a road from Sisters through the National
Forest, along the wilderness. They are concerned about environmental impacts
for this route. It is high elevation, is part of the watershed, and would involve a
lot of earthwork. It would cost about $6 million to build a road to about the same
standards as the Sunriver road. For State highway standards, it would cost
around $22 million — a million dollars a mile. There isn't a need for it to be built at
that higher standard.
The consultants thought that as much as half of the population going from Bend
would instead take this route. However, only about 16% of people coming
through Sisters say they are on their way to Bachelor.
If Sisters grew bigger and had more motels and facilities, with an airport shuttle
from Redmond, this would enter into the equation. It is assumed it would still be
under 20%. So it may not be economically viable.
They also considered a road from Bend to the Skyliner area, and then cutting
around Tumalo Mountain to Mt. Bachelor. This could prevent the lower half of
the Bachelor Road from having to be four lanes. The cost and environmental
impacts could be high there as well. It would go through the Swampy Lakes area
and a winter deer range. This route would not solve the problem, either.
The Sunriver road would stay about the same as it is. The next steps would be a
memorandum of understanding regarding these proposals. The County has
already taken the stance that it doesn't want to dedicate staff time on this, and it
is not beneficial to spend money on this idea because it does not appear to be
viable. Public Works did some estimating of road construction and also what it
would take to maintain it, and came to a similar conclusion. Perhaps the Highway
Division will come to the same conclusion eventually.
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The group was advised that the State Highway Division feels this route does not
appear to be feasible, and won't solve the traffic problems on Route 46. So there
is a proposal to upgrade the existing Mt. Bachelor Road. A study has been done
on this already.
Mr. Maudlin stated that he feels the Board has made its thoughts clear on the
options. They are not cost-effective. The Forest Service feels the same. There
are too many environmental concerns to overcome.
A transportation study was then presented and a lengthy discussion occurred,
regarding improving the existing road from Bend to Mt. Bachelor. The Forest
Service supports this idea.
Discussion of Solid Waste contract requiring a deposit account for $1,000. A
business owner said that he knows his account has been delinquent in the past,
but it is being renewed on a three-month interval, and was paid at that. This
might not have been the written policy at the time, but it was how it was being
handled. He feels $1,000 is unfair when County documents require a $200
deposit.
Staff said that $200 is a typical deposit. This business now owes over $600 since
December. He now has to pay at the gate. Payments have been consistently late
and costs have gone up to over $1,000.
Mr. Maudlin feels that they won't make a decision on this today, but what has
been discussed in the past is that the County can't extend credit for sixty or ninety
days for anyone. They have to be fair to everyone. This problem has been
discussed for two years and everyone needs to comply. It can be done this way,
or the business owner can just pay cash every time he goes out there.
The business owner feels it is unfair to make him put $1,000 on deposit. He
doesn't think this is necessary. He will put up a $200 deposit and pay on time.
Mr. [sham said that no one else seems to have this problem. The ordinance is
clear. Others would be treated the same way if they did not comply.
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The item regarding dog licensing has been postponed.
Discussion of contract with Bend -La Pine School District for the JSC grant for a
work experience coordinator. The County has the funds and would transfer those
to the School District.
Discussion of a memorandum of understanding regarding initiating the formation
of the 9-1-1 County Service District. The 9-1-1 User Board wants to see this
District created, and legislative was changed to allow it. They are asking that the
Board enter into the MOU regarding ongoing day to day operations, and to
proceed with what is required to create the District.
The Board was supportive but acknowledged that there is a lot of work still to be
done.
Discussion of the Bend Recycling program. Dick Johnson introduced members of
the recycling team. The group provided an overview of the activities they
support, including recycling locations and programs to benefit various
organizations. They have had a contract with the County for two years, and are
moving right along and making progress.
There has been almost double the recycling effort in the community over the past
three years. (The group gave a lengthy overview of their educational efforts,
events and activities.)
Discussion regarding approval of Roger Graham to travel to Seattle for a
compressor bid.
Discussion of a fee waiver request for a site plan application from Dennis Nason
for a school.
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Resolution 88-010, changing the establishment of a fee for sanitation and food
inspections for schools and food services; this is legislative.
Discussion of an easement for the La Pine Sewer District, with the County.
Discussion of an indemnity agreement for a motorcycle race that goes across
County property.
Discussion regarding a Resolution appropriating Welcome Center funds. There
won't be any grant funds received this fiscal year, so some general funds will need
to be transferred in the interim.
Discussion of the tabulation of information for a generator for Public Works.
Bill and Joy Freed of Tumalo asked for a variance from the 100 -foot setback so
they can put in a well. They are just west of Cline Falls Road.
Discussion of Burgess Road and Reed Market Road projects.
Regarding Reed Market Road, they are engaged on gaining right of way. The
project manager gave an overview of the project. Both projects should go to bid
this spring, for construction this summer. Dave Hoernig and Tom Blust provided
information on the Reed Market Road project. (They went into great detail.)
In regard to the Burgess Road project, Jack Beamer of David Evans & Associates
was introduced. There was an RFP done last November for this project, and this
firm was selected. Mr. Beamer provided a status report regarding the section of
Burgess Road to be improved. The structure has failed due to heavy use and
needs to be completely rebuilt. This is a fast-track project and Public Works has
been very cooperative, as have the State Highway Division, the Forest Service and
the Federal government. There is an April 29 delivery date of the plans.
It is 88% federally funded, with the rest split between the County and the State. A
geotechnical and hydraulic report was required. (He went into detail on the
requirements of this project, and its status.)
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Win Frances of the Basin Committee and other members discussed
recommendations regarding a hearing and motoring on the river. This group is
recommending that motors be allowed on the river above mile 177, where Aspen
Camp is located. There would be a 10 mile per hour speed limit. Below that, they
recommend no motorized vehicles.
They requested that the Board work with the Marine Board on a hearing on this
issue. The City is likely in support, since they have been in the past. The hearing
would be held by the Marine Board.
At this time, the Committee updated the Board on their other activities. They
have adopted their by-laws and are determining what issues they should be
addressing. These include figuring out how to leave more water in the River.
They will work with the irrigation districts, and will review some of the river study
analyses and goals. They will be working with the Deschutes River Mitigation and
Enhancement Committee as well. They will be working on enhancing native trout
populations.
They want to address public access issues and the Scenic Waterway designation.
They have not decided whether to be involved in the Tumalo Reservoir issue.
They want to assist the Tumalo Irrigation District if possible. They want to tap
into the County's park fund budget to work on projects. They want to see the
bank stabilization program move forward.
They wish to learn more about the river meadows and marina issue. They will
look into the issue of boat slips on the river. They are working on issues around
Lower Bridge.
They are concerned about set -back issues both in the City of Bend and the
County. The City needs to be encouraged to work on this further. Touch of Class
Motel is an example of how this was not handled well.
The group wants to learn more about fill and removal rules and policies, and they
hope to do a general County ordinance review in this regard.
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They are starting to work well as a body and are pleased with the cooperation of
the Commissioners, staff and the Planning Commission.
Mr. Throop said he has watched this group form and is very appreciative of the
work they are doing.
I certify that the above is a true and accurate record of a meeting, as reproduced from a
cassette tape identified as Minutes of a Meeting of the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners, held on February 2, 1988. This record was completed subsequent to the
presiding Deschutes County Board of Commissioners' tenure.
Bonnie Baker
For the Board of County Commissioners
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