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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... ASHLAND Ashland: Budget increase, swimming pool funding discussion on council agenda Comment By Thomas Moriarty MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Posted Mar. 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM By Thomas Moriarty Posted Mar. 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM » Social News A possible budgetary decrease for Ashland's mayor and city council and a second reading of a resolution modifying the city's film-production regulations are among several items up for discussion by the council this week.  The budgetary decrease is slated for discussion at the Monday night study session because of a 27 percent increase in the Mayor and Council Division's 2015-2017 budget, attributed to increasing health benefit costs for council members. The city administrator's office has proposed cutting the council's scheduled trips to the League of Oregon Cities conference to reduce overall costs by about $10,000. Tuesday's regular council meeting is expected to see action on two resolutions intended to streamline the permitting process for motion-picture production within the city limits. Under a 1984 resolution, the city's municipal code was amended to require a $150 annual fee from all film producers operating in the city and special use permits starting at $25 for productions filming after 8 p.m. or on city property, among other criteria. The first of the new resolutions, which passed a first reading at the council's Feb. 17 meeting, would require permits only for film productions making exclusive use of city property. The second resolution would establish a fee schedule based on the number of crew members and shooting days in the city, among other criteria. Further discussion is also expected regarding the construction of a new competition-sized pool in cooperation with the Ashland YMCA. The new pool would  fill the gap left by the pending closure of the pool at Southern Oregon University's McNeal Pavilion, which is set to undergo remodeling.  By Thomas Moriarty MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Posted Mar. 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501