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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001.
The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hal~ City Council
Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, at 7:05 p.m., with Mayor Leiken presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Leiken, and Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Lundberg, Ralston and
Simmons. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi,
City Recorder Kim Krebs, City Attorney Tim Harold, Police Chief Jerry Smith, and members of
staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Leiken.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOnON PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. November 6, 2000 - Work Session
b. November 6, 2000 - Regular Meeting
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 01-1. - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT
P30162: MIMOSA PARK 1ST ADDITION. T STREET PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FROM 8TH STREET EAST 100 FEET.
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approve General Election Report of the Board of Canvassers and Proclamation.
b. Approve the November 2000 Disbursements.
c. Approve the December 2000 Disbursements.
d. Approve and Accept the December 2000 Quarterly Financial Reports.
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e. Approve the OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Q Street Billiards, Inc., formerly the
Mill Camp Restaurant Located at 215 Q Street, Springfield, OR.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Establishing Liens for Grass and Weeds Cutting Charges.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-2. - A RESOLUTION THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BE AND IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ADD TO THE
LIEN DOCKET THOSE OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT LIENS WHICH ARE
UNPAID BY FEBRUARY 16. 2001. UPON THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED LIST. AND BENEFITED BY THE ABOVE DESCRIBED NUISANCE
ABATEMENT.
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Finance Director Bob Duey was present for the staff report. He said staff is seeking approval
from council to place liens on properties unpaid for grass and weeds as of this date. He said this
is a program administered for the fire and Life Safety Department, and the Finance Department
steps in to help at the collection time to help with the effort. He said initially there were 40
properties where charges totaled $19,000. He said as ofthis date there are now 14 properties that
remain unpaid, with a total of $7, 100. He explained the process of notification, and said they are
notified that the liens can be placed on the property. He said they attempt to give the property
owner one more opportunity to satisfy the unpaid amount. He said once the liens are placed on
the property it does give the city the right to foreclose sometime in the future. He said
historically the city does not foreclose on grass and weeds liens because the amount is not usually
enough to do so, however it is one more tool the city can use in an attempt to collect the debt.
Councilor Ballew asked for clarification on what would happen if a property owner would want
to refinance or sell the property would this lien have to be paid off before that could happen.
Mr. Duey responded yes that is normally what happens.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
1. Richard Rogers, 640 C Street, Springfield, said he is one ofthe property owners listed
in the packet that council was reviewing. He said he has made many attempts to settle
this debt. He said he did not feel his property was a fire danger, and said he has written
numerous letters to the Fire Marshall and the Deputy Fire Marshall, and said he is unable
to obtain any information about what he needs to do next to satisfy the debt. He said he
was concerned because the information he received was a bill totaling $400.00. The
paperwork said he was being charged $100.00 per hour, they were at his property for one
hour; and it appears he is being charged for man-hours. He said none of the paperwork
he received prior to this notice said anything about being charged $100.00 per hour per
man. He asked for direction from council, and requested their help.
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Dennis Shew was present and informed the Mayor and City Council
that he would meet with Mr. Rogers to clarify the information and attempt to resolve the issue.
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Marty Brown, did not give his address but said he was a concerned neighbor of Mr.
Rogers. He said Mr. Rogers's property was not one of the worst in the city. He said
he hoped Mr. Shew and Mr. Rogers were able to settle the issue tonight.
Councilor Simmons said the question has now been raised as to whether or not proper notification
on the $100.00 per hour cutting cost has been done. He said he would like to see the data in
terms of the assessment. He said he feels it is appropriate to assess but wants to make sure staff is
providing proper notification to the property owner and would like to see some clarification. We
want to make sure we are charging what it costs pursuant to the ordinance.
Councilor Ballew asked if it would be appropriate to exclude Mr. Rogers' property from the lien
temporarily, or would it be best to proceed and then allow staff to report back to the council on
how the issue was resolved and in turn remove the lien when it is satisfied.
City Attorney Tim Harold said the best action would be to proceed with the lien as is.
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City Manager Mike Kelly said council is aware that each year in May and June a part time
employee inspects vacant lots and points out the properties that exceed a certain height in weeds
and grass. He said the property owners are notified and encourage to cut them down as it is a
violation of the Fire Code to have weeds and grass over a certain height during certain times of
the year. He said ifthe property is not take care of after a second notice is sent to the property
owner, a contract cutter will be hired, and there is usually a minimum cost per property. The cost
is approximately three to four times the amount the owner could probably do it themselves, he
said that is intentional for those individuals who rely on the public to cut their weeds and grass.
He knows that staff has had several conversations with Mr. Rogers regarding this issue, and have
not been able to appease Mr. Rogers, and that is why Mr. Rogers is before council is tonight. He
said he would direct staff to provide Mayor and Council with the particulars on this case.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-2. THE MOnON PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 00-60, and Initiating an Expedited
Annexation and Extraterritorial Sanitary Sewer Extension to the City of Springfield.
Journal Number 200-10-0202 Branch/Cline.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-3. - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-60
AND INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY AND
EXTRATERRITORIAL EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER TO THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL
GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE ANNEXATION AND
EXTRA TERRITORIAL EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER TO THE
SUBDIVISION.
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Planner Kitti Gale was present for the staff report. She said on December 4, 2000 council
conducted a public hearing and adopted Resolution 00-60. At the time existing records did not
reveal the registration of any electors in the territory to be annexed. However, on December 7,
2000, after Resolution 00-60 was forwarded to the Lane County Boundary Commission, it was
determined that there were two electors registered in the territory to be annexed. A double
majority did not exist because those electors had not signed a petition to annex. Therefore, it is
necessary to amend Resolution 00-60 to reflect the addition of the petition signed by the two
electors before the application can be re-submitted to the Boundary Commission.
Councilor Simmons said in the original application that both parties signed the application, and
wondered if that was a redundant process.
Ms. Gale said in the original application there were only two elector signatures. She said she
verified with the election division and was not able to get the information regarding the electors
who lived at the second house on the site. She now has a total of four signatures, and will now
have a double majority. She requested council approve as recommended.
Councilor Hatfield asked for clarification regarding the trunk sewer, and asked who was paying
for the sewer extension.
Ms. Gale said the applicant is paying for the extension, and deferred Councilor Hatfield's' other
question to City Engineer Al Peroutka.
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Mr. Peroutka said the routing for the extension for the larger 24-inch sewer has been determined
to best be placed in the Pioneer Parkway Extension. He said this is a local sewer to serve up
Game Farm Road and some of that neighborhood.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Councilor Ballew stated for the record she would make the motion, however she would be voting
against this annexation. She said she does not like a policy of island annexations.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-3. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (BALLEW).
3. A Resolution Initiating Annexation of Certain Territory to the City of Springfield and
Requesting that the Lane County Local Government Boundary Commission Approve the
Annexation, and Requesting that the Annexation Review by the Boundary Commission
be Expedited without a Public Hearing.
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-4.- A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THECITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING
THAT THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION
APPROVE THE ANNEXATION. AND REQUESTING THAT THE ANNEXATION
REVIEW BY THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION BE EXPEDITED WITHOUT A
PUBLIC HEARING.
Mel Oberst was present for the staff report. He said this is an annexation of property in the
Gateway Industrial Area, located between Industrial Way and Game Farm Road. He said the
subject property is currently surrounded by the city limits and can be served with a full range of
urban services as prescribed in the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan General Plan. It also meets
the cities requirements for being within 300 feet of a sanitary sewer line and abutting the city
limits. He said staff recommends council adopt the resolution recommending approval to the
Boundary Commission with an expedited process, which would proceed without a public hearing
unless called for by one of the agencies or special districts.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
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Bill Kloos, P.O. Box 11906, Eugene, Attorney representing Sycan B Corp. He
submitted a letter to Mayor and Council and briefly described the content of the letter.
He said his client is a neighbor of the property proposed to be annexed. He said they
own approximately 80 acres of medium density land in the immediate vicinity inside
Urban Growth Boundary but outside the city. He said his client supports the
annexation, but only if it is included as a more comprehensive package, that would
annex to the city some medium density land that would compliment the industrial land
that the city is proposing to bring in. He said his client hoped the city would take a more
comprehensive approach in planning for growth in the Gateway area. He urged council
to direct staff to prepare a resolution supporting a comprehensive annexation, via the
ordinary hearing process before the Boundary Commission, ofthe Sony/Symantec
industrial acreage and the Sycan B and Banfield medium density residential acreage.
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Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
Councilor Hatfield said he is supportive of the expedited hearing. He said he is also very
supportive of setting up the infrastructure in place to annex the remainder of the property in that
area and begin the residential site development. He said council is very supportive of attempt to
find creative ways of finishing the Pioneer Parkway Extension and with that the sanitary sewer so
the city can service the rest of the Gateway area for development. He said he does not see a
reason to delay the possibility of these jobs working at these businesses while we try to resolve
the issues of Pioneer Parkway. He said he appreciates Mr. Kloos's letter but he cannot support
the linking of the two issues at this time.
Councilor Lundberg favored moving forward tonight for this annexation and development.
Councilor Simmons agreed, but said it is important to begin having discussions with the property
owners in that area and begin to look at resolving that annexation and service problem in the
MDR area. He said they are two separate issues and favors moving forward in an expedited
manner on this issue
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-4. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. Amendments to Various Articles ofthe Springfield Development Code Implementing
Portions of the Springfield Bicycle Plan (10. No. 200-11-228).
ORDINANCE NO.1. - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD
DEVELOPMENT CODE.ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS. SECTION 2.020: ARTICLE 16
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. SECTION 16.070: ARTICLE 18
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. SECTION 18.070~ ARTICLE 19.
BOOTH-KELLY MIXED USE DISTRICT. SECTION 19.080: ARTICLE 20.
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. SECTION 20.070: ARTICLE 21. CAMPUS
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. SECTION 21.090: ARTICLE 23. PUBLIC LAND AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT. SECTION 23.070: ARTICLE 31. MINIMUM
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS.
SECTION 31.010.31.050.31.090: ARTICLE 32. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
IMPROVEMENTS. SECTION 32.040.32.090: ARTICLE 34. PARTITION
STANDARDS. SECTION 34.030: ARTICLE 35. SUBDIVISION STANDARDS.
SECTION 35.040 AND 35.050: AND ADDING SECTIONS 31.210 BICYCLE
PARKING STANDARDS. 31.220 MINIMUM REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING
SPACES. AND 31.230 BICYCLE COMMUTER FACILITIES.
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Planner Colin Stephens was present for the staff report. He said this is a public hearing and ftrst
reading of this item. Council reviewed and discussed this issue at their December 4, 2000 work
session meeting. He said the new language reflects council's direction to amend the language.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
1. Bill Whitlock, 1019 28th Street, Springfield. He said he understood there had been some
complaints about his business Roof Gone. He was here tonight only to speak to mayor
and council if the complainants were present. Since they are not here he withdrew his
request to speak.
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2. Mary Ausus, 864 Mill Street, Springfield, said he was here tonight speak regarding the
Liquor License Endorsement for Club 101 that is on the agenda. She said she has lived
here for 32 years and has enjoyed taverns, however she believes the city has enough
taverns downtown. She does not want to see a facility that is being used for activities for
kids turned into a bar for 21 and over. She said there are not many resources for youth
currently, and said one more added bar downtown is the one thing that Springfield does
not need.
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Bob Archerd, 18325 S. FergusonRd, Oregon City, he said his wife and son operate Club
101. He said the business has not bee successful as a teen entertainment place, and the
numbers are lower than expected. He said they would not change the format of the
establishment; they just want to change it to an adult format. He said he wanted to
emphasize that alcohol sales is not the main objective, they want to provide entertainment
but also want to offer alcohol if patrons request it.
Councilor Simmons asked Mr. Archerd if he was involved in the business.
Mr. Archerd said yes his wife and son manage the main daily operation of the business, they are
currently opened Friday and Saturday nights. He said he handles most of the maintenance of the
facility.
Councilor Ballew asked Mr. Archerd if it was the intent to continue Friday and Saturday nights
only.
Mr. Archerd responded they hope to be open Thursday through Sunday. He said they are also
hoping to offer some ballroom dancing also to bring some variety to the business.
Councilor Lundberg asked what they propose the format to be, and asked he or his family live
here in the area.
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Mr. Archerd said they have a live DJ, DMX lightshow, two pool tables, and a couple of video
games. They offer soft drinks as refreshments. He said he and his wife live in Oregon City, and
his son intends to move here locally.
Councilor Fitch announced for the record that she must excuse herself from any discussion on
this matter.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from The Club Lounge and Eatery, 420 Main Street, Springfield,
Oregon, Lisa Lindberg and Employees Regarding Smoking in Bars and Lounges.
2. Correspondence from Patrick Lucanio, 1097 Janus Street, Springfield, Oregon,
Regarding the Police Planning Task Force's (PPTF) Recommendation to Exempt the
Springfield Police Department from any Immediate Budget Cuts.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO ACCEPT THE TWO ITEMS OF CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointment
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2. Business from Council
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
LUNDBERG TO NOMINATE COUNCILOR HATFIELD AS THE NEXT COUNCIL
PRESIDENT. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Councilor Fitch thanked Councilor Ballew for two years of great service and hard work, she did
an outstanding job shepherding the council and thanked her for her dedication.
Councilor Ballew said it was great working with such an outstanding group of people, and she
enjoyed her responsibility as Council President and thanked the Mayor and City Council for their
support.
a. Committee Reports
Councilor Simmons said at the Police Planning Task Force meeting there was reported many
building problems in the building that houses the Police Department, and said the staff has been
working in some very adverse conditions. He said the Police Department staff and Public Works
staff have done a good job so far, but said it is now time to rise to the agenda for a new public
safety building.
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Councilor Simmons reported on the Watershed Council, and said the biological evaluation on the
McKenzie and Willamette rivers was completed. He said the health of the McKenzie River is in
good shape, however the condition of the Willamette up to the middle fork is in dire straits, and
will have to become involved with the Willamette Watershed Council. He recommended staff
involvement soon. He said prior to that involvement it might be important to take the information
to the Legislative Committee to determine what role the Watershed Council will take in funding
needs.
Councilor Ballew asked City Attorney Tim Harold if there was anything new to report on
Measure 7.
Mr. Harold said the Marion Council case that was filed has put a hold on everything, and we are
still in a waiting pattern.
Councilor Hatfield reported that MPC continues to work on TransPlan, and are now down to just
one unresolved issue. He thanked Councilor Ballew for her courageous job in representing
Springfield.
Councilor Fitch reported that the BRT Steering Committee approved the fast lane option through
Glenwood, operating in mixed use. She said they were successful in working with the many
business owners. She said the recommendation will now be taken back to the L TD board, and
said it still will take some time during the public hearing stage, but felt the concept was great.
Councilor Ballew asked in Franklin Boulevard was the corridor of choice.
Councilor Fitch said yes, and described the proposed diagram.
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Mayor Leiken spoke about the Martin Luther King celebration that was held at Hamlin Middle
School, and said the community should be proud. He said they performed an outstanding job,
and the effort of incorporating children was impressive.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Liquor License Endorsement for Club 101.
For the Record, Councilor Fitch excused herself from this item.
Dave Puent was present for the staff report. He said the City previously licensed Club 101 as a
Dance Hall to provide entertainment for customers from the age of sixteen on up. No alcohol was
to be served or allowed on the premises. In December of 2000, the city received an OLCC
Liquor License application from the owners of Club 101 to operate as a new Retail Mah
Beverage Outlet. He said if the owners are successful in obtaining OLCC approval to dispense
alcohol, Club 101 would be posted by OLCC as an aduh only establishment and nobody under
the age of 21 would legally be permitted to enter the premises. He said the license from OLCC
would be valid only for the remainder of the current fiscal year, and then council would have the
opportunity to review this license again in May of2001 as part of the 001-02 OLCC liquor
license renewals. He said council is requested to provide one of the following recommendations
to OLCC: 1. Grant; 2. No Recommendation; 3. Do Not Grant Unless (applicant demonstrates
commitment to overcome listed concerns), or 4. Deny. He said there would not be any
substantial improvements to the facility; it would be used in its current condition.
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Councilor Lundberg said she did not want to recommend this. She said the council is the policy
making body, and said this is the last thing downtown would need is another drinking
establishment. She said in order to be successful in changing the mix of business downtown; she
would advocate a denial, or a no recommendation to go forward to OLCC. She said there is a
school located across the street, and the children that attend this school are trying very hard to
become successful.
Councilor Hatfield said he shares Councilor Lundberg's concerns. He said the fact that this
business has been a youth facility, and it would now become an adult facility poses a potential
problem. He would urge a no recommendation.
Councilor Simmons concurred because ofthe proximity of the school.
Councilor Ballew urged OLCC to carefully measure the distance from the business to the school.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO OFFER A NO RECOMMENDATION TO THE OLCC FOR THE LIQUOR
LICENSE ENDORSEMENT FOR CLUB 101. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSTAIN FITCH).
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
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1. A Resolution Authorizing the Institution of Proceedings in Eminent Domain for the
Acquisition of Property Interest for the Project (Job #P20148) Street Improvements
for South 48th Street from Main Street South to Aster Street and Declaring an
Emergency.
RESOLUTION NO.01-5. - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION
OF PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE PROJECT (JOB #P20148) STREET
IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH 48TH STREET FROM MAIN STREET SOUTH
TO ASTER STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
City Attorney Tim Harold and City Engineer Al Peroutka were present for the staff report. Mr.
Harold briefly summarized this effort. He said to date city has been unable to reach agreement
with Weyerhauser for the purchase ofthis property. He said Mr. Leahy prepared both the
ordinance and resolution, as he liked to take all precautions. He said staff recommendation is to
adopt both the ordinance and resolution tonight.
Councilor Simmons said the action appeared to be appropriate. It has been a long and labored
process. He encouraged council to vote in favor of both the ordinance and resolution.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-5 (EMERGENCY). THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
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2. An Ordinance Authorizing the Institution of Proceedings in Eminent Domain for the
Acquisition of Property Interests for the Project (Job #P20148) Street Improvements
for South 48th Street from Main Street South to Aster Street and Declaring an
Emergency.
ORDINANCE NO.5971. - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE PROJECT (JOB #P20148)
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH 48TH STREET FROM MAIN STREET
SOUTH TO ASTER STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #5971 (EMERGENCY). THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
The meeting was recessed into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.
Reconvened into Regular Session at 9: 11 p.m., with Mayor Leiken presiding, and all councilors
present.
Councilor Hatfield made a total of four motions, with the fIrst three being amended, the forth and
final motion is listed.
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1st motion -Councilor Hatfield moved - The City agrees to exercise the options on the riverfront
parcels, relocate the businesses, and convey the property to GSA for a price of $3.5 million,
which means that the city is anticipated to subsidize the project by $560,000, which will be used
for predominantly relocation of the businesses. Councilor Hatfield said for clarification, if the
GSA selects us as the site and if the GSA agrees to assume responsibility for environmental
remediation, recognizing they will be discounting the value of the project by the amount of their
estimated remediation on Norm's property.
2nd motion Councilor Hatfield moved - Upon a bona fide offer, we will agree to purchase the
properties, relocate the businesses and resell the property to GSA for $3.5 million, knowing that
GSA will probably discount that value by the amount that they estimate to clean,.up Norm's. The
cost of our subsidy is expected to be $560,000. We would only be moving Ruthie B's. Lead
based paint is GSA's responsibility because that is going to be part of their construction when
they tear down the buildings. We are not tearing down any buildings. We may be moving Ruthie
B's if that is an obstacle but we are not demolishing the medical buildings.
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Mrs. Pappas asked for clarification purposes if Ruthie B's becomes an obstacle, whether the City
would choose to move the building. Councilor Hatfield clarified yes.
3rd motion Councilor Hatfield moved - The City will, upon a bona fide offer from GSA to
purchase the site in Springfield, to select the Springfield site for the Federal Courthouse,
Springfield will buy the property; relocate the businesses and resell the properties to GSA for 3.5
million. He clarified there are two other issues, because GSA is going to discount the 3.5 million
by their estimated cost of the cleanup of Norms, which is estimated to be approximately $50,000.
Our subsidy is about $560,000.00.
4th and Final Motion: IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD. WITH A SECOND BY
COUNCILOR FITCH. TO MAKE THE FINAL OFFER TO THE GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION AS - UPON A BONA FIDE OFFER FROM GSA TO LOCATE THE
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN SPRINGFIELD. THE CITY WILL AGREE TO BUY THE
FIVE PROPERTIES. RELOCATE THE BUSINESSES. DELIVER THE SITE TO GSA AT A
PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $3.5 MILLION DOLLARS. THE GSA ASSUMES
RESPONSIDILITY FOR ALL ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN UP OF THE SITES. AND OUR
SUBSIDY IS EXPECTED TO BE NO MORE THAN $560.000.00. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Kim Krebs
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