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Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013
The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street,
Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 7:07 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors VanGordon, Wylie, Moore, Ralston, and Woodrow.
Also present were Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Amy
Sowa and members of the staff.
Councilor Brew was absent (excused).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lundberg.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Employee Recognition: Kristi Krueger, 15 Years of Service.
Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery introduced Ms. Krueger, Civil Engineer in the Transportation
Division. Mr. Towery noted Ms. Krueger's work history with the City of Springfield and her
accomplishments during her 15 years. Ms. Krueger was a positive force in the city and was well
regarded by her co- workers.
Mr. Towery presented Ms. Krueger with a plaque showing her years of service noted.
2. Employee Recognition: Loretta Keefe, 20 Years of Service.
Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery introduced Loretta Keefe, Community Services Officer (CSO)
from the Police Department. Mr. Towery noted Ms. Keefe's work history with the City of Springfield
and her accomplishments over the last 20 years. Ms. Keefe had been instrumental in making the CSO
program what it was today. Ms. Keefe had been instrumental in assisting with solving crimes and in
mediation services. She was a team player and highly regarded by her co- workers.
Mr. Towery presented Ms. Krueger with a plaque showing her years of service noted.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. May 13, 2013 — Work Session
b. May 20, 2013 — Work Session
c. May 20, 2013 —Regular Meeting
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3. Resolutions
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approval of Liquor License Endorsement for Sluggo's Hot Dog Located at 603 E. Centennial,
Springfield, Oregon.
b. Approval of Liquor License Endorsement for Oakway Catering Located at 123 International
Way, Springfield, Oregon.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WYLIE WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WOODROW TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM 5C REMOVED.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT — BREW).
ITEMS REMOVED
5. c. Authorize City Manager to Sign a Revenue Contract with Life Flight Network, LLC for
FireMed Administrative Services.
This item would be rescheduled to a subsequent Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Request to speak cards are available at
both entrances. Please present cards to City Recorder. Speakers may not
yield their time to others.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
BIDS
ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Leahy introduced Lauren King, who had recentlyjoined the City Attorney's Office. Ms. King was
a graduate of the University of Oregon Law School, with a Masters in Community and Regional
Planning and a graduate from Davidson College. Most recently, Ms. King worked at the Mayor's
Office in Portland. She also worked at Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) while attending the UO,
and had worked with various City programs in Portland, Hood River and Eugene. She had served as
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an extern at the Lane County Circuit Court and was fluent in Spanish. The City Attorney's Office was
looking forward to having her as part of the team.
Mayor Lundberg welcomed Ms. King.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned 7:15,p.m.
Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa
Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor
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