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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL, HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001
The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chambers Room, 225 Fifth
Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, March 5, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Leiken presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Leiken, Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Lundberg, Ralston and Simmons. Also present
were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Administrative
Coordinator Julie Wilson and members of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLIEGANCE
Mayor Leiken led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Recognition of Captain Dana Burwell, as Recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Valor,
for Life Saving Efforts. Presented by Fire Chief Dennis Murphy to Captain Burwell, a member of the
crew of Engine 821. Engineer Ron Koozer was recognized for his vital role in support of mission of
two colleagues.
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Recognition of Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Hundt, as Recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Silver
Award for Valor, for Life Saving Efforts. Presented by Fire Chief Dennis Murphy to Firefighter-
Paramedic Michael Hundt, a member of the crew of Engine 821.
3. Recognition of Thomas Stuart, for Life Saving Efforts.
4. Automated External Defibrillator/AED Demonstration. Wade and Marie Bell were recognized and
thanked for their donations of the first AED machine to Lane County Courthouse and the second
machine to Springfield City Hall.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. January 16,2001 - Work Session
b. January 16,2001 - Regular Meeting
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 01-12 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT P30137:
REDWOOD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
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b. RESOLUTION NO. 01-13 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT P30 115:
AMBLESIDE, 1 ST ADDITION, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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Ordinances
a. ORDINANCE NO. 5975 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE GLENWOOD AREA OF WEST SPRINGFIELD, SOUTH OF FRANKLIN
BOULEVARD AND 22ND AVENUE, EAST OF HENDERSON AVENUE, TAX LOT 400 T180
R03W S03 MAP 13; HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE
GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT. (2nd Reading).
b. ORDINANCE NO. 5976 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
KNOWN AS THE MIDWAY MANOR MOBILE HOME PART, LOCATED IN THE
GLENWOOD AREA OF WEST SPRINGFIELD, SOUTH OF FRANKLIN BOULEVARD AND
15TH AVENUE, EAST OF HENDERSON AVENUE, AND NORTH OF 19TH AVENUE; TAX
LOTS 13302, 13303, 14000, T17S R03W S34 MAP 43: HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT. (2nd Reading).
c. ORDINANCE NO. 5977 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE MENLO PARK AREA OF WESTERN SPRINGFIELD, NORTH OF
FAIRVIEW DRIVE, EAST OF TAMARACK, SOUTH OF WEST QUINAULT A VENUE: TAX
LOT 1102, T17S R03W S27 MAP 31; HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT. (2nd Reading).
d. ORDINANCE NO. 5978 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE GATEWAY AREA OF NORTH SPRINGFIELD ON GAME FARM ROAD,
AND SOUTH OF INTERNATIONAL WAY, PART OF TAX LOT 600, T17S R03W MAP 30,
HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FROM THE RAINBOW WATER
DISTRICT. (2nd Reading).
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Other Routine Matters
a. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Closing Documents For the Purchase of a House located at
50 Hayden Bridge Way for the Pioneer Parkway Extension Project.
b. Approve the OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Thomsen's Market, Formerly Dave's Market,
Located at 3444 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Alex Aanderud, 1464 Happy Lane, Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Aanerud thanked Mayor Leiken and the City
of Springfield for supporting the Eugene Chapter Order of Demolay and their Proclamation for
Demolay month, and for their success as a chapter and an Order.
2.
Mitchell Stockton, 1868 F Street, Springfield, Oregon. Mr. Stockton said he wanted to discuss the
motorized scooter law. He has been trying to contact one of Vickie Walker's office assistants about
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what the legislature is trying to pass or has just passed regarding what they allow with the scooters
because they have been illegal in the past. From his understanding, they are trying to make it so you
have to be 16 years of age with a license, ride in bike lanes on the right side of the road out of the traffic,
wear a helmet, ride at night with reflectors and bike lights, and obey all the traffic laws. He stated that
the DMV would put a license on his scooter if he put a seat on it. He tested one with a seat, and it
appeared to be unstable and not as safe. He requested the Council take into consideration the issue of
making a law so that they are legal in the Springfield.
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Police Chief Jerry Smith responded at the Mayor's direction and said they are not a moped, electronic
bike, or motorcycle; however, they are considered to be a vehicle. They are not allowed to operate on
the highways, and because they are considered a vehicle, they cannot operate on sidewalks or bikepaths.
He stated that there are issues before the legislature, but it was not sure of the status of that legislation.
Councilor Simmons asked if it was a state law, or by each community.
Chief Smith replied that they are regulated by the motor vehicle code, or with the absence of regulation,
it is all state motor vehicle laws.
City Attorney Tim Harold concurred that they cannot be currently licensed, and with the limited powers
of our Charter, he did not believe that they would have the authority that has been preempted by the
state.
Councilor Lundberg asked ifthe go-ped was gas powered, and Mr. Stockton replied that it was and that
it gets excellent gas mileage; approximately 100 miles to the gallon. Also, that the speed was according
to the weight of the person riding it. He can go approximately 13 miles an hour, whereas a lighter
person could go up to 20 miles an hour.
Councilor Ralston questioned where the vehicles could currently be ridden, and Mr. Stockton told him
that it could only be ridden on private property.
3. Fred Simmons, 312 S. 52nd Place, Springfield, Oregon. A tape was played of the recording at the Police
Department's general incoming phone number. Mr. Simmons stated that only about 80% of the
incoming telephone calls to the general phone number are able to penetrate the system due the increased
number of calls coming into the Police Department.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
BIDS
ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
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a. Library Board Appointments.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO
APPOINT JASON DAVIES AND HOWARD COFFIN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD, AND
REAPPOINT AL MONCE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. MR. DAVIES' TERM WILL EXPIRE ON
DECEMBER 31,2003; MR. COFFIN'S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31,2002; AND MR.
MONCE'S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31,2004. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
b. Arts Commission Appointments
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO .
APPOINT JOHN KESKINEN, SATYA RIVERSONG, AND JANELLE MCMAHAN TO THE ARTS
COMMISSION. MR. KESKINEN'S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31,2001; MS.
RIVERSONG'S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31,2003; AND MS. MCMAHAN'S TERM
WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2002. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
c. Museum Committee Appointments
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO
APPOINT DAVID WILSON AS PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM
COMMITTEE. MR. WILSON'S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON MARCH 5, 2005. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
d. Museum Board of Directors Appointments
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO
APPOINT MARGOT MCDONNELL; MURRAY PETITT, CATHERINE SPENCER-RIDDLE, AND
STEVEN STERMER TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL FOUR
TERMS WILL EXPIRE ON MARCH 5, 2005. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
e. Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) Appointment
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH, TO
RE-APPOINT DOUG KEELER TO THE METROPOLITAN W ASTEW A TER MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION. MR. KEELER'S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON FEBRUARY 1,2004. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
1. Police Planning and Task Force
Councilor Simmons reminded the Councilors about the computers for the Police cars that they
had talked about previously. The first five will be installed and hopefully be functional on
March 15, with others to follow as programming allows. They are still working on the long-
range plan, and the issue with the downtown sub-committee has been formed and they will be
discussing some of the issues and try to come up with solutions regarding the problems in the
downtown area. They will submit their recommendations to the Council at a later date.
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2. Fiber Consortiums Update.
Councilor Ballew said that they are getting close to an agreement among consortiums regarding
what the need is from vendors, and they will begin the search soon for a successful vendor.
3. Bus Rapid Transit Update.
Councilor Fitch was not able to be at the Planning Commission meeting when this item was
presented. She said there is another Steering Committee meeting scheduled this week, and one
of the vendors for the new bus is coming into town on Wednesday. They are doing ajoint
design meeting with the Downtown Bus Station Task Force so that they will be able to pool the
money from the TGM Grant and the money that was given to SRDC from the Booth-Kelly
funds. By doing this, they will be able to bring in some architects from around the United
States in April to hear what the citizens want, and from there they will do the designing.
Councilor Ralston attended the Planning Commission meeting and offered to give a brief
summary of the meeting. He stated that there are three proposed stations along Franklin
through Glenwood. Mayor Leiken recommended that he give a copy of his notes to Kim Krebs
to type up and make available.
Councilor Simmons asked when the United Front trip was scheduled, and talked about some of
the different issues with the site, and the fact that he is supportive of it in spirit, but since they
have not yet received all of the facts about BRT and its process, there are still question. Some
of those questions are about some design problems at the Henderson site, the reaction from the
station site, and the issue of modifying the plan to suit the trees which is going to inhibit its
flow.
Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi said the United Front trip was scheduled for the week of
March 19th.
Councilor Ralston said that the Planning Commission didn't want to make a decision the night
the item was presented because there were too many questions still to be answered. They will
have another special session sometime around March 20, asthey are running up against a
timeline.
There was discussion regarding the design criteria, and how that would related the affected
business owners.
4. Housing Policy Board
Councilor Ralston provided an update from the Housing Policy Board meeting. Currently
Eugene receives $1.1 million and Springfield receives $483,000 in home investment partnership
program funds, which is a 70-30 split. He said that last year Eugene only had 11 successful
homebuyers under this program, and Springfield had 23. The median home price was $6500
more in Eugene than in Springfield. It was noted at the meeting the good job that Springfield is
doing and it was asked if we would run the whole program. Because of that, they are thinking
that Springfield is entitled to more money.
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5. Lane County Roads Commission.
Councilor Hatfield stated that they made a presentation to the Lane County Roads Commission
for the Pioneer Parkway Extension to move the funds from Game Farm Road to the extension.
He said they seemed amenable to that, but that they are probably waiting for the County Board
to do it. They also met with the Senate Transportation Committee and presented the same
subject, and said it was received in a favorable manner. He said the next issue was to get the
Pioneer Parkway extension on the State Transportation Improvement Plan.
b. Other Business
1. Mayor/Council Committee Assignments.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH,
TO ASSIGN MAJOR/COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF
6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Other Business
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Heather Underwood
ATTEST:
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