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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999
The city of Springfield council met in regular session in the Springfield City Council Chamber
Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, November 15, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., with
Mayor Maine presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Maine, Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Lundberg and Simmons.
Councilor Leiken was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly,
Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Senior Management Analyst
Rosie Pryor, City Recorder Julie Wilson and members of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Maine.
INVOCATION
The invocation was presented by Rev. Luther, Hope Lutheran Church.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rich Charboneau, Police Department, for twenty years
of service to the city of Springfield.
2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rich Harrison, Police Department, for twenty years of
service to the city of Springfield.
3. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rod Harrison, Police Department, for twenty years of
service to the city of Springfield.
4. Mayor Maine and Librarian Judy Harold recognized the winners of Plant a Seed, Read -
Celebrating Children's Book Week at the Springfield Public Library. The winners were
recognized for their participation.
5. Kim Kageleris provided information regarding America Recycles Day 1999 - a pledge to
buy recycled, recycle more, or support a recycling event on November 15, 1999.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 15, 1999
Page 2
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a. Approve the October 1999, Disbursements for Approval.
2. Minutes
a. October 18, 1999 - Work Session
b. October 20, 1999 - Joint Elected Officials' Meeting.
c. October 25, 1999 - Work Session
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 99-59 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20016,
SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMETN, 21ST TO 28TH STREETS, BETWEEN
CENTENNIAL AND J STREET, FROM EUGENE SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $243,070.69.
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Halia Pushkar, 605 John Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, Transmitting
Copies of Letters Sent to Other Organizations Regarding the Successful Ukrainian Day
Festival Held in Springfield on August 7, 1999.
2. Correspondence from Kathryn Hall, 410 Sunnyside Drive, Eugene, Oregon, Referencing
the Trans Plan and Recommending the Community Consider the Use of Electric Busses.
3. Correspondence from David J. Harris, 1182 E Street, Springfield, Oregon, Expressing
Opposition to the Trans Plan.
4. Correspondence from Becky Riley, Friends of Rasor Park, 202 Hawthorne, Eugene,
Oregon, Expressing Concerns Regarding the Trans Plan and the Proposed Valley River
Bridge.
5. Correspondence from Izaak Kemp, 912 Skipper Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, Expressing
Concerns Regarding the Trans Plan and Proposed Valley River Bridge.
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Regular Meeting Minutes
November 15, 1999
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Correspondence from Deb K. Simpson, 1490 North 5th Street #2, Springfield, Oregon,
Regarding Springfield Bus Station Relocation and Expressing Support for the "No-
Build" Option.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD, TO ACCEPT CORRESPONDENCE NUMBERS ONE THROUGH SIX FOR
FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BIDS
ORDINANCES
1. Add and Amend a Section of the City Code for the Schedule of Deposits for Public Works
Projects.
ORDINANCE NO.1 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF DEPOSITS TO BE
MADE IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED
WITHIN THE CITY, ADDING SECTION 3.018 TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.014 AND 3.016 OF THE SPRINGFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING).
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This item was discussed during the work session. It was agreed that the item would be
removed from the agenda.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
1. Mayor Maine reminded everyone that many board, committee and commission
positions are currently open. She urged the council and staff to be active in recruiting
members.
2. Councilor Ballew said she had reports regarding the League of Oregon Cities
conference and she would share the information with council. She recognized Len
Goodwin for his presentation on telecom issues.
3. Councilor Simmons discussed the city of Eugene proposed Administrative Order 58-
99-21 related to airport door-to-door shuttle service at the Eugene Airport. City
Attorney Joe Leahy would be asked to follow-up on this issue.
b. Other Business
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Regular Meeting Minutes
November 15, 1999
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BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Other Business
a. City Manager Mike Kelly received information regarding a request for funding for the
Buckley House detoxification facility.
Councilor Lundberg reported on a conversation she had with Steve Manela,
Intergovernmental Staff to the Human Services Commission, regarding this issue and
provided additional information regarding that discussion.
The council held a detailed discussion regarding this issue and the fact that the request
was out of the normal funding request cycle.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNICLOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
LUNDBERG, TO DECLINE THE REQUEST. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Staff would follow-up with Mr. Manela regarding council action.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson
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Maureen M. Maine
Mayor
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