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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON APRIL 17,2000.
The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hall, City Council
Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, on Monday, April 17, 2000, at 7:05 p.m. with
Mayor Weathers presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Weathers and Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Leiken, Lundberg and
Simmons. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi,
Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Administrative Coordinator
Shari Higgins, City Recorder Kim Krebs, and members of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Weathers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Claims
2. Minutes
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a. March 13,2000 - Work Session
b. March 20, 2000 - Work Session
c. March 20, 2000 - Regular Meeting
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 00-27 - A RESOLUfION AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE SUB SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE AGREEMENT.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 00-28 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE SUB NETWORK INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE
AGREEMENT.
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approve the March 2000 Disbursements.
b. Approve the Liquor License Endorsement for Mom's Fast Stop, located at 4605 Main
Street, Springfield, Oregon.
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c. Approve the Liquor License Endorsement for Club 1444, located at 1444 Main Street,
Springfield, Oregon.
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Councilor Simmons said he wanted to vote against the Fiber Optic Resolutions item number 3,
and asked that they be removed from the consent calendar.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HA TFIELD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
ITEM 3, THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 00-27, AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
00-28. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 1 AGAINST.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001 Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment
Partnership Recommended Funding Allocations.
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Kevin Ko was present for the staff report. Mr. Ko provided a brief explanation of the purpose
of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and said at the request of council he
reviewed the policy for the City of Eugene,and said their policy is very basic and provided
council with an overview of their guidelines, as well as comparisons to Springfield.
Councilor Ballew asked staff to work on a policy to try and spread the funds around the city.
Mr. Ko provided a rpap as a handout for council to review, and spoke about the current multi-
family subsidized housing that had been provided by the city since 1993 that are referenced
on the map. He said the map was focused on housing only and not street improvements.
Mayor Weathers opened the public hearing.
1. Joe Mathieu, 841 Diamond Street, Springfield, OR. Said he is completing his second term on
the CDAC Advisory Committee. He gave special thanks and recognition to Lyle Hatfield,
Jeff Horwitz, Dan Egan, Sean Wilson, Gayle Decker, Roxie Cuellar and Bonnie Peterson for
being active members of CDAC. Mr. Mathieu thanked staff for all their efforts and hard
work.
2. Alisa Carrillo, 488 West M. Street, Springfield, OR, representing Springfield Community
Development Commission. She said she wanted to reflect on the task that the CDAC had
before them this year. She said the commitment and time are very much appreciated. She
said she wanted to speak to the issue of the Springfield Neighborhood Center and the parking
lot adjacent to the building, and said there are a lot of holes and craters in the lot that are
having to be dealt with. She said they are currently doing a capital campaign for funds to
assist in several areas. She informed council they are currently working on establishing a
capital reserve and hope in time they will increase the reserve amounts. She said they
received a lesser amount of funding, but are working to insure their development
requirements are met within the funding allocated. She said that street projects instill pride
and street beautification.
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3. Ken Fletcher, 420 Broadway, Springfield, OR. He is the Project Manager for Emerald Art
Association, and is currently renovating the old Gerlach Building. He thanked the City
Council for their work, and thanked them for the support that was given last year. He spoke
about the extensive work that has been done to the building for Emerald Empire Art Assoc.
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He said in addition to funds received last year, they are asking for funds to cover the cost of
the electrical system. Councilor Ballew asked if there was an active fundraising for this
project. Mr. Fletcher said they have a committee that writes grants and a number are being
processed currently. They do have ongoing fundraising efforts:
4. Drew Itschner 701 Water Street Springfield, OR. He said he represents the neighborhood in
his area. He spoke regarding the street improvements on Water, F and G Streets. He
informed council they have worked very hard to improve their homes and neighborhood, and
also worked with the Police Department to assist in the elimination of crime. He said they
have worked very hard to clean up the neighborhood, and asked council for their support.
Mayor Weathers Closed the Public Hearing.
Councilor Fitch said she is currently serving on the SRDC Board, but since it is a volunteer
position she would like to participate in the decision making.
Councilor Hatfield said he is an officer for Centennial Bank who is the lender for the CDC
Fairhaven Project.
Councilor Lundberg said she is a volunteer board member of the Springfield Community
Development Board and is a volunteer board member, and would like to participate in the
decision making.
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City Attorney Joe Leahy suggested that Councilor Hatfield abstain on the issue that he has a
conflict in.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
F AIRHA VEN SUBDIVISION, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD TO ADOPT
THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 - 2001 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH,
TO ADOPT THE F AIRHA VEN SUBDIVISION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2000 - 2001 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF
5 FORAND 1 ABSTAIN.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
a. Library Board Application Review/Appointment.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO APPOINT DONALD ANDERSON TO THE LIBRARY BOARD WITH A
TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2003. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
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. b. Police Planning Task Force Application Review/Appointment.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO APPOINT STEVE SINGLETON TO THE POLICE PLANNING TASK
FORCE WITH A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 21,2002. THE MOTION PASSED WITH
A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
c. Planning Commission Appointments.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO RE-APPOINT BILL CARPENTER AND JAMES BURFORD TO THE
SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31,2004.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
d. Museum Board of Directors Appointments.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO APPOINT JOHN A MORETTI TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM BOARD
OF DIRECTORS WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2004. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
e. Museum Committee Appointment.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HA TFIELD, TO APPOINT VIRGINIA GARRISON TO THE MUSEUM COMMITTEE AS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2004. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
f. Appointment of Tom Draggoo to the Board of Directors of the Eugene-Springfield
Metropolitan Partnership.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HA TFIELD TO APPOINT TOM DRAGGOO TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EUGENE SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP WITH A TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31,2002. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
2. Committee Reports
Councilor Fitch welcomed the Boy Scouts that were in the audience, and thanked them for
attending.
Councilor Simmons spoke regarding the Watershed Council discussion. He said they had a
briefing from Jared Reuben from the Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) regarding the
water quality issue in the McKenzie. He said it will be very important to fund the storm
management plan, and the work needed is also very important. He said there are some valuable
issues pending. There was discussion regarding the work the group is currently working on, and
the need to begin looking at the budget process for this item.
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City Manager Mike Kelly said he shares councils concerns in this area. He said a new position is
recommended in the base budget. He said there will be three new people in the Public Works
Department and said the recommendations will be discussed in the budget process.
Councilor Ballew said the Citizens Advisory Group is currently meeting every Wednesday night,
and welcomed any interested person to attend. She said they have identified the gaps and have
asked staff for input on how to close some of those gaps.
Councilor Leiken spoke regarding the LRAP A meeting last week and spoke about the budget
process that was reviewed. He said they are projecting a healthy bottom line for next year.
Councilor Fitch thanked the City Manager, Mayor, and staff, for participating in the Youth Day
of Caring.
Mayor Weathers said the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) is struggling with funding
issues for the Eugene Sound Wall and are currently negotiating. She said she is happy to report
that the City of Eugene and Lane County are supporting Springfield in this area. She said it has
been an interesting process, and hopes to report favorably on the project soon.
Mayor Weathers spoke regarding the memorandum in the communication packet on the Heritage
Statue, and asked for consensus regarding the next mural to document Springfield's Heritage.
After discussion, council consensus was for redistribution of funds to go forward with the
Heritage Mural.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Kim Krebs
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Maureen M. Weathers, Mayor
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City Recorder