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City of Springfield
Special Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, MARCH
21,2005.
Minutes of the Special Regular Meeting of the Springfield City Council held on Monday, March 21,
2005, at 7 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Sid Leiken; Councilors Anne Ballew, Tammy Fitch, Christine Lundberg, Joe
Pishioneri, Dave Ralston, John Woodrow.
STAFF:
City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Cynthia Pappas, Colin Stephens, Nick
Amis, Gary McKenny, City Attorney Meg Kiernan, Ken Vogeny, AI Girard.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sid Leiken called the meeting of the Springfield City Council to order. Roll was called, with all
members present.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Recognition of Dean Bishop for Fifteen Years of Service to the City of Springfield
AssistantCity Manager Cynthia Pappas recognized Mr. Bishop, Traffic Technician, for his 15 years of
service to Springfield. She noted his many outside interests and accomplishments at the City, including
the passage of the City's first bicycle plan. Ms. Pappas said that Mr. Bishop was the only employee who
knows how to run the traffic signal program, and expressed the hope he would be around for a long time
to come. Mr. Bishop thanked the council for its recognition and said he was happy to work for the City of
Springfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. March 7; 2005 - Work Session
3. Resolutions
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a. ORDINANCE NO. 6121- AN ORDINANCE RENAMING TO PRASAD COURT THAT
PORTION OF KA YLEE COURT EAST OF LAURA STREET. WEST OF PIONEER
PARKWAY WEST AS LOCATED IN WILLOWBROOK SUBDIVISION. THE 40.0 FOOT
WIDE PUBLIC STREET RUNNING EASTERLY FROM LAURA STREET 400 FEET MORE
OR LESS TO THE RIGHT-OF- WAY OF PIONEER PARKWAY WEST BOUNDARY OF
AND LYING WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION OF WILLOWBROOK AS PLATTED AND
RECORDED IN C S FILE 38647. LANE COUNTY OREGON PLAT RECORDS IN LANE
COUNTY. OREGON. ALL IN TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH. RANGE 03 WEST. SECTION 27.
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b. ORDINANCE NO. 6122 - AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN OUTDOOR CAFE PERMIT.
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE GRANTING OF SUCH PERMIT. AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PERMITS. ADDING SECTION 7.900 THROUGH 7.908
TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
c. ORDINANCE NO. 6123 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3.200. 3.202 AND
SECTION 3.204 AND ADDING SECTIONS 3.203 AND 3.205 TO CHAPTER 3 "STREETS"
OF THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD WHERE VACATION OF A CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY RESULTS IN
A SPECIAL BENEFIT TO ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER.
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approval of the OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for CJ's Eatery, Located at 2152 Marco1a
Road, Springfield, OR.
b. Approval of the OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Shakers Bar and Grill LLC, Located at
. 1836 South A Street, Springfield, OR.
c. Approval of the OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Sharky's Pub, Located at 4221 Main
Street, Springfield, OR.
d. Approval ofthe OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for Centennial Steakhouse, Located at 1300
Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR.
e. Approval of the Revised Council Goals.
Councilor Lundberg declared a conflict of interest in regard to Item 4b and pulled it from the Consent
Calendar.
Councilor Ralston asked to pull Ordinance I from the consent Calendar (Item 4a)
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Ballew, moved to accept the Consent
Calendar with the exception of items 4a and 4b. The motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Fitch, moved to approve item 4b. The
motion passed, 5: I :0; Councilor Lundberg abstaining from the vote.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Fitch, moved to approve Item 4a.
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Councilor Ralston indicated opposition to the item's mclusion on the Consent Calendar and said it should
have been discussed and voted on independently. He said he was not inclined to change the name of a
street simply because a person requested it.
The motion passed, 5: I; Councilor Ralston voting no.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Supplemental Budget Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-12 - A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING RESOURCES AND
REQUIREMENTS IN THE GENERAL FUND: STREET FUND: SPECIAL REVENUE FUND:
TRANSIENT ROOM TAX FUND: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND: RIVERBEND
DEVELOPMENT FUND: BUILDING CODE FUND: FIRE LOCAL OPTION LEVY FUND:
SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CAPITAL FUND:
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND: JUSTICE CENTER FUND: REGIONAL WASTEWATER
CAPITAL FUND: STREET CAPITAL FUND: SEWER SDC FUND: REGIONAL WASTEWATER
SDC FUND: INSURANCE FUND: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND: AND. THE
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUND.
Bob Duey was present for the item. He reviewed the supplemental budget request.
Respondirig to a question from Councilor Lundberg regarding the source of the funds for the Utility Tax
Information Project, Mr. Olley explained the 821 Fund was an internalfmance fund and the source of the
funds was unclaimed deposits from over ten years ago. The council would declare those funds surplus,
and they would be directed to the General Fund. A portion of the money would be used to underwrite the
costs of the public information campaign for the public utility tax. An auditor's ruling directed the City to
clear the amount from its books in that manner. Responding to a follow-up question from Mr. Pishioneri,
Mr. Duey indicated about $40,000 was in the fund.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
Fred Simmons, 312 South 520d Place, questioned the allocation of the road fund transfer intended to be
used for a street overlay. He questioned whether the cost was actually a capital expenditure because it
was his belief that replacing an overlay that had been overlaid before was maintenance.
Mr. Simmons asked the purpose of the $10,000 shift mentioned by Councilor Lundberg. Ms. Pappas
indicated it would underwrite a public information campaign for the utility tax directed at registered
voters. Mr. Simmons maintained that constituted advocacy rather than public information.
There being no other requests to speak, Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
Mayor Leiken did not recall Mr. Simmons complaining about advocacy issues as a councilor when the
council was passing the bond measures for fire and life safety. Ms. Pappas said the City had all materials
reviewed by the Secretary of State's Office to ensure all materials that were mailed out were neutral.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to adopt Resolution 05-
12. The motion passed, 6:0
2. Establishing Liens for Public Improvements to Serve Laura Street, 300 Feet North of Linda Ie Drive to
the South 1170 Feet.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6124 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR INSTALLATION OF
SANITARY SEWER AND DRAINAGE. FOR LAURA STREET. 300 FEET NORTH OF
LINDALE DRIVE TO THE SOUTH 1170 FEET. PROJECT P20322. IN THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD. IN LANE COUNTY. OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Valerie Warner was present for the second reading of the ordinance. She recalled the public testimony
the council heard previously regarding the project and said staff attempted to address all the issues raised
at that time. The staff response to Ron Jacobson's letter was included in the agenda materials. Ms.
Warner reported that unfortunately, Mr. Jacobson had been unable to meet with staff, as had Mr. Prasad,
to review the responses. After discussion with the City Attorney's Office, staff believed the most
defensible course of action was to proceed as proposed and, in accordance with past practice, to place
liens on all ten lots in Kelly Court. She invited questions.
Councilor Lundberg noted her request that the item be delayed so the issues raised in testimony could be
worked out. She thanked staff and legal counsel for their efforts to address the issues. She had hoped the
parties involved would meet to discuss how the assessment would work. Given the lack of progress, she
believed that the best course of action was for the City to move forward with the assessments as proposed
and let the private parties resolve their issues privately.
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Ron Jacobson, 762 Scotts Line Drive, said he had begun looking at the property in question in November
2000. He met with George Walker on February 6, 2001, and was informed there was sufficient storm and
sewer capacity across the street at Lindale Drive to serve the property. Mr. Jacobson said the defInition of
extortion from the dictionary was the exaction of money by the misuse of authority. He believed that was
occurring. He had proceeded in good faith using the advice of the City and questioned what else he could
do. He did not think his problem was with Mr. Prasad. He thought it was with the situation that
happened. He asked the council to waive the lien.
Orlando Black, 140 49th Street, said he recently purchased a lot from Mr. Jacobson and Mr. Prasad and
asked who the lien would be placed against, and what role he played in the matter. Ms. Warner said if the
liens were not recorded, it was the responsibility of the seller to disclpse the pending lien to the buyer, just
as the City would have preferred Mr. Jacobson reveal the lien. Mr. Black asked who the liens would be
on. Ms. Kieran responded that the lien runs with the property from the time it was imposed until the time
it was paid off.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
Councilor Woodrow thought it unfortunate the issues raised did not get resolved. He pointed out the
council provided two weeks for a resolution to be found, and it now had an obligation to proceed.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to adopt
Ordinance 6124. The motion passed unanimously, 6:0.
1. RiverBend Master Plan/Zone Change (peaceHealth)
ORDINANCE NO. 6125 - AN ORDINANCE REZONING 43.1 ACRES OF LAND FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL AND 43.90 ACRES OF
LAND FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDICAL SERVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN DIAGRAM AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
. Planner Colin Stephens was present for the item.
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Councilors had no ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest. Mayor Leiken noted his receipt of several e-
mail messages from David Rodriquez regarding the flood plain issue but he had indicated he was not able
to respond. Councilor Woodrow said he also received correspondence from Mr. Rodriguez but had not
responded.
Mr. Stephens reviewed the criteria for the applications before the council.
Ms. Stephens provided the staff report. He recalled that a number of issues were raised in public
testimony before the council. He spoke to Condition 2, related to landscaping along the riparian corridor,
and said PeaceHealth requested the text approved by the council in March 2004 be reinstated and the text
suggested by the Planning Commission be removed because of the two different types of landscaping to
be installed in the two different areas in question.
Regarding Condition 29, Mr. Stephens said that staff forwarded the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the parking structure be in place in conjunction with construction of the north
medical office building or Building C, whichever occurred first. Staffhad no recommendation to offer in
regard to the issue but was ready to answer questions.
Mr. Stephens referred to Condition 31, and recalled that Tom Boyatt of the Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT) noted in his testimony that the trip monitoring plan did not account for other
parking lots in the Gateway area if the council returned to the text in Condition 29. That had been revised
to ensure it worked if the council chose to leave the commission recommendation in place or modified
Condition 29.
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Mr. Stephens discussed the testimony offered by residents of the Colonial Drive area, who raised
concerns about the potential sound impact from the extension of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway and
increased traffic. He said that Transportation Division staff was meeting with the residents on March 31
to their address concerns. He recommended that the issues be removed from this venue and deferred to
that process. He noted the concerns expressed by residents about the access to Building F, and staff
recommended that the issue be addressed during site plan review for that building because of the
conceptual nature of the master plan and the uncertainty of where access would occur. Mr. Stephens said
that property owner notice would occur at that time. In addition, the City had no authority over the street
at this time as it is a county street and could not place signageor do any kind of striping.
Referring to Condition 65, Mr. Stephens said the condition was revised to reflect new information that
has arisen in the review of the sanitary sewer.
Mr. Stephens recommended approval of both applications as being consistent with the applicable criteria
in the Springfield Development Code.
Mayor Leiken called on the council for deliberations.
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Councilor Ralston said he was opposed to the proposed location for a hospital. However, he
acknowledged that PeaceHealth should be able to expand somewhere. His concern was the site location
and some of the processes that had occurred. For example, he was not satisfied that Goal 1 was met. The
applicable refinement plan was changed by the staff without sufficient public input. He continued to have
concerns about the cost of the needed transportation improvements and who would pay for them. He was
concerned about how developable the land east of PeaceHealth would be. While PeaceHealth would be
out of the floodplain, he believed the development would change the river flow and that had not been
adequately addressed. He questioned whether the medium-density residentially zoned property was
developable.
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Councilor Ralston was encouraged by the fact the Jaquas and CHOICES had reached an agreement with
PeaceHealth. He believed they saw the "writing on the wall" and realized it was better to get something
rather than nothing. He would look closely at the nodal development aspect of the PeaceHealth
development, and was concerned that the size took it out of the nodal category. However, he was pleased
to see the elements related to nodal development in the agreement with CHOICES.
Councilor Ralston said he had balanced the issues involved and decided that since the location of the
hospital appeared to be a given, if done properly there could be a really good development on the site. In
addition, Springfield would be the home of a regional hospital, which was a good thing.
Councilor Ralston acknowledged the hard work done by the Planning Commission on the topic and said
that it seemed to him that in the past the council had deferred more to the work of the commission. He
thanked the commission for its work on the topic, and said he tended to defer to the commission in regard
to its position on Condition 29, for example.
Councilor Ralston indicated his support for the proposal, with the reservations he had expressed.
Councilor Ballew said the process had been a long one. Regarding the conditions, she supported the staff
recommendation regarding Condition 2. In regard to Condition 29, she did not think the council had to
require the parking structure as part of the plan. Regarding Condition 31, Councilor Ballew had no
opinion and thought the prior text sufficient. She indicated acceptance of the staff recommendation
regarding the Colonial Drive issues, believing they would be addressed over time. Councilor Ballew
indicated support for the master plan.
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Councilor Lundberg said she had spent considerable time on the issues involved as councilor of the
impacted ward. Speaking to the issue of the Planning Commission, she said that it was the commission's
job to interpret the rules, and the council's job to make policy choices as they related to the community.
She said if the area had developed with multi-family housing, the City would have less control over
transportation improvements if that occurred; in this case, the council had a great deal of control over how
things developed in the area. The master plan gave the City a way to maintain that control. She wanted
to ensure there was access to the multi-use paths from the Hayden Bridge area. She was not in favor of
nodal development but acknowledged it was a fact and said however that occurred was fine with her. She
was also not committed to a parking structure and would support text that gave PeaceHealth more leeway.
Councilor Lundberg thanked all those who offered testimony and suggested that the traffic that occurred
could be accommodated as it grew and changed through other planning processes that had occurred, such
as the Beltline stakeholders group.
Councilor Woodrow thanked City staff and PeaceHealth staff. He termed the situation a good example of
the Springfield way, which was a cooperative process between citizens and the City. He expressed
appreciation for the work of the Planning Commission. He agreed with Councilor Lundberg that the
council was the ultimate policy maker. Councilor Woodrow indicated he would likely move that the
council accept Condition 29 as originally stated.
Councilor Pishioneri expressed appreciation for those who participated in the process and worked
together to reach a resolution. He was proud to be part of the process. He said the region had medical
needs that would not be met adequately very soon, and Springfield was responding to that need on the
part of the entire region. He was glad to call Springfield the home of the PeaceHealth regional center. He
supported the master plan and agreed with Councilor Ralston about the fact the various factions had come
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Councilor Fitch expressed her agreement with the remarks of Councilor Ballew. She thanked staff and
legal counsel, saying the proposal was a once-in-a-lifetime project. She thanked PeaceHealth for its
belief that it was the right thing to keep the hospital in the metropolitan area. As the population ages,
medical treatment would be increasingly important. She thanked the Jaquas and CHOICES for raising
important issues and making the plan better.
Councilor Ralston asked that the council take separate action on Condition 29.
Mayor Leiken also thanked the staff for its outstanding work and the councilors for their effort and
support. He said the process had been an interesting one from the inception. He said that one could
consider such projects as an opportunity or a detriment. He perceived the proposal as a development.
In regard to remarks made in testimony about the Gateway Refinement Plan, Mayor Leiken said he
respected those who developed the plan but pointed out that there were not many medium-density
residential projects being developed in the area. He suggested the issue for the council to consider was
whether to keep the area as a greenfield status pending the fulfillment of the policies in the plan, or
consider new opportunities. The hospital proposal was a new opportunity.
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Mayor Leiken noted that he had spoken to representatives of McKenzie- Willamette/Triad before
PeaceHealth announced its plans to determine the impact on that hospital. However, it became clear that
no one could foretell market conditions. The council had to decide whether to move forward. Mayor
Leiken said that Springfield was not giving up a lot, and PeaceHealth was paying a lot; it would be paying
$20 million in up front costs right away. The City was working with its congressional delegation, led by
Representative Peter Defazio, for the money needed for the Beltline-I-5 interchange project. He
characterized the application as a partnership that had included the City, PeaceHealth, the State and
federal governments, but most of all, the public. Mayor Leiken believed the council had listened to the
public throughout the course of the application review.
Mayor Leiken said Springfield remained a great timber town, but PeaceHealth would create new
opportunities for the community, which was on the verge of becoming a medical research health care
community. He suggested the City had to seize the opportunity or push it away, and the council chose to
seize the opportunity.
Mayor Leiken commended the work of all City staff who worked on the project. He thanked all
employees involved.
Mayor Leiken noted that the project had become a case study on a statewide basis, as demonstrated by the
attendance at a recent presentation at the League of Oregon Cities.
Mayor Leiken noted that PeaceHealth had the potential to add considerably to the community's inventory
of family wage jobs.
Mayor Leiken said that Councilor Ralston was an honest, up front person who could have "caved in" any
time during the process. Some people would think so, but he did not.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to approve the zone
change ordinance (No. 6125) based on evidence in the record that the proposed zone
change is found to be consistent with the criteria of approval at Section 12.030 ofthe
Springfield Development Code. The motion passed unanimously, 6:0
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Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to approve the master
plan as conditioned with changes to conditions 2, 31, and 65 as requested by staff,
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without Condition 29, based on the evidence in the record that the proposed master plan
is found to be consistent with the criteria of approval at Section 37.040 of the Springfield
Development Code. The motion passed unanimously, 6:0
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, to approve Master Plan
Condition 29 as originally proposed and approved by the City Council and as reflected in
Attachment 1-2 ofthe packet, with the stricken language reinstated. The motion passed,
5: 1; Councilor Ralston voting no.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Curtis Greer, 357 55th Street, said he received a letter from Springfield dated March 17,2005, raising
more questions rather than answering his questions. He had asked why it cost 35 percent more to dispose
of wastewater in Springfield than in Eugene. He did not find the answer he received satisfactory,
particularly that regarding economies of scale. He said that he was told if he wanted any information, he
must get the council to ask staff the question. He asked what was being hidden that a ratepayer must get
the council to make the request. He asked that the council ask staff his question.
Bob Kramer, 1020 South 420d Street, proposed that the council adopt a plan for the 420d and Jasper
intersection that was safe for all, including school aged children. He suggested the City redesign the
intersection to reduce the area that must be traversed. He called the council's attention to a petition
signed by area residents in support of his position and to diagrams illustrating his remarks. He suggested
a roundabout was not suitable for the area. He asked the council to listen to the neighborhood, which did
not want the roundabout. He believed staff could develop a creative suitable solution.
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Jeannine Crane, 885 420d Street, noted her long-time involvement with the 420d and Jasper intersection
project. She suggested some safety issues may be being overlooked. She recalled that the traffic at both
intersections was to be slowed, but it appeared that the Mount Vernon intersection would not be designed
in a way that accomplished that goal. Mount Vernon to the south was to be three lanes, and she did not
think that would slow traffic. In regard to the roundabout, she feared that a driver's attention would be
directed to the left where traffic would come from, and they would not pay sufficient attention to the
children using the crosswalk to the right. A three-way stop without a light forced a child to make a
judgment without sufficient information about the rules of the road.
Tony Metcalf, 1324 Barrington Street, Eugene, said he moved his business to Springfield from Eugene a
year ago, and that had gone well. He enjoyed shopping at the Little Red Farm, and when told about the
roundabout by Mr. Kramer, he had shared his concern about the safety of the children using the
roundabout. He believed that a signalized intersection was preferable for the safety of the nearby
children. He was also concerned about the amount of property the roundabout would consume. He asked
the council to consider alternatives to the roundabout.
Catherine Frasz, 895 South 71 st Street, said she taught at Douglas Gardens and she and other teachers
were concerned about the safety of the Jasper intersection. Those staff members she spoke to believe a
signalized intersection would be safer for the children using the intersection.
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Joe Eisenberg, 675 East 39th Avenue, Eugene, discussed the 420d and Jasper intersection project. He
recalled that he had asked the council to start the project as late as possible as his nursery business stood
to lose money. That was still an issue for him. He thanked the council on behalf of Bob Kramer for the
time councilors had spent talking to him. He said that the safety of children was important as well as
reducing the intrusion on residents from the improvement. Mr. Eisenberg suggested that the citizens'
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advisory committee be reconvened to discuss alternatives for the intersection in light of the discussion
that had occurred.
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David Rodriquez, 87984 Heather Drive, regretted the council's approval of the PeaceHealth
applications. He reminded the council that he had presented them with an alternative for the council to
consider. Because the council had approved the plan, it would be appealed. Ifhe prevailed in his appeal,
the channel migration study he wanted would occur. He asked why his proposals had been ignored by
PeaceHealth. Mr. Rodriguez maintained the master plan was flawed for several reasons; for example, a
medical lab was proposed to be located in the former Sony building in a flood hazard zone. He
maintained that the meander above the RiverBend site was unstable. He said that the council should not
let PeaceHealth's experts claim otherwise. He agreed that the project was a case study and the State
would learn from the issue.
Greg Shaver, 1225 Water Street, said roundabouts tend to work in industrial areas and away from urban
areas. They did not work well in areas such as the Jasper and 420d area. He said that when traffic was
stopped in the circle, all directions were stopped, while in a signalized intersection traffic was only
stopped in two directions. That was more efficient. He said that trucks would avoid the area and the
roundabout would not be needed in the future.
Mr. Shaver discussed the proposed utility tax, and indicated that there would be four votes at his house if
the tax was directed at supporting the jail alone. Otherwise, there would be four votes against it.
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Linda Shaver, 1225 Water Street, discussed her experience working with City staff on her street and said
that plans had changed over time. She had gone door to door collecting signatures on a petition and
because ofthe power to remonstrate and because the council listened, the plans were changed back to
those seen by the neighborhood. She asked the council to listen to the neighbors living near the
intersection and to the businesses that would be affected by the roundabout, which she did not think
would protect children. She said the council should show leadership and direct staff to put a signal at the
intersection instead.
John Charlow, 4260 Cole Way, said that roundabouts could be efficient but he did not think the
intersection in question was the right location for one. Truck traffic had increased in the time he had lived
there and Jasper Road was more congested. The Jasper Road extension would exacerbate the issue. Mr.
Charlow believed a stop light was the safest option for the children living in the area. He asked the
council to listen to residents.
Lauren Zaputo, 4024 Jasper Road, expressed concern about the safety of pedestrian traffic at the
proposed roundabout on 420d Street and Jasper Road. She had been assured by the school district that no
pedestrians would be traveling to the schools but that had not happened. She expressed concern about
relying on children's judgment to get across the street safely. She also expressed doubt about the need for
the project.
Joe Zaputo, 4024 Jasper Road, expressed concern about the choice of traffic control at the intersection as
it regarded local residents, bicyclists, and pedestrian traffics. The intersection was heavily used by trucks
and they would travel very close to the sidewalks and buildings. He said the improvements were
motivated by a fatal pedestrian accident, but the improvements would benefit trucks instead of
pedestrians. He advocated for a signalized intersection. Mr. Zaputo suggested that the studies in support
of the roundabouts could be wrong~
Ted Crane, 885 South 420d Street, said when the residents ftrst came to the council safety was a priority.
However, since that time, the options offered the residents were narrowed to the roundabout and widening
. the street. Residents resisted that plan, and some minor changes were made that included the roundabout.
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He agreed that the roundabout was not needed and a four-way signalized intersection was preferable,
particularly for children, who would have difficulty understanding the rules of a roundabout. He called
for the project to remain on schedule even if changes were made to the design.
Fred Simmons, 312 South 520d Street, advocated for information about the public utility tax to be sent to
all Springfield residents rather than just registered voters. Speaking to the Intergovernmental Agreement
for the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, Mr. Simmons suggested that the City was
taking away the right of City government to resist changes that may be productive by signing the
agreement. While it appeared to be cheaper to take the route that legal counsel recommended, he
believed the council needed to be careful about abandoning the right to retain the rate. He asked that the
council look at that issue carefully.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
Mayor Leiken suggested that the council schedule a work session on the intersection issue on March 28 in
the Library Meeting Room to accommodate interested residents. There was general concurrence. The
council discussed the potential that the project could be delayed into the next construction season if
further design changes were contemplated.
Councilor Fitch recalled that the project had been fast-tracked at the request of the residents. She noted
the citizen advisory committee process that had occurred. She expressed the wish that the residents had
raised objections before.
Councilor Lundberg recalled that the council changed what the citizen advisory committee had
recommended. She said she wanted to make the right decisions and stick to the time line if possible.
However, she was prepared to reexamine the issue.
Councilor Woodrow thanked the citizens who had voiced their concerns about the intersection project.
He also thanked staff for its efforts, pointing out members of the staff were professional engineers who
were responding to the City Council. He agreed the project needed to move forward.
Ms. Pappas said if the council decided to change to a signalized intersection, the project would be behind
schedule about one month and construction costs could go up.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Ron Jacobson, Willowbrook Development, 762 Scotts Glen Drive, Springfield,
OR to Councilor Lundberg, Regarding Willowbrook Subdivision.
(Please see attached staff response.)
2. Correspondence from Ron Jacobson, Willowbrook Development, 762 Scotts Glen Drive, Springfield,
OR Regarding Assessments against Willowbrook Subdivision Lots.
(Please see attached staff response.)
3. Correspondence from Jeannine Crane, 885 South 420d Street, Springfield, OR Regarding the South
420d Street Project.
(Staff response to be mailed under separate cover.)
4. Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Delbert L. Sands, 167 V Street, Springfield, OR Regarding Cat
Issues.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to accept the
correspondence and petitions for filing. The motion passed unanimously.
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BIDS
ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
a. Appoint Candidates for the Two City-Appointed Members of the Glenwood Urban Renewal
Advisory Committee.
John Tamulonis was present for the item. He briefly noted the appointments being proposed.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to appoint Steve Roth to the Glenwood
Urban Rnewal Advisory Committee. The motion passed unanimously, 6:0.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to appoint John Oldham
to the Glenwood Urban Renewal Advisory Committee. The motion passed unanimously,
6:0.
2. Busines's from Council
Responding to a question from Councilor Ralston about the John Tippler situation, Ms. Pappas indicated
. that Joe Leahy was working with staff on amendments.
Mayor Leiken encouraged staff to meet with Mr. Greer to answer his questions. Ms. Pappas agreed to
arrange such a meeting.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Fee for Sidewalk Cafe Permit.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-13 - A RESOLUTION FIXING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A
SIDEWALK CAFE PERMIT AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilor Lundberg recused herself from the item due to a conflict of interest.
Len Goodwin was present for the item. He said the resolution would set the fee for the earlier ordinance
adopted by the council.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Ballew, moved to adopt Resolution 05-13. The
motion passed, 5: I :0; Councilor Lundberg voting abstaining from the vote.
2. Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from General Obligation Bond Proceeds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-14 - A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF
THE CITY TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OUT OF THE PROCEEDS
OF OBLIGATIONS TO BE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
POLICE/COURT AND MUNICIPAL JAIL FACILITY AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. Duey characterized the resolution as typical of such expenses.
Responding to a question from Mr. Pishioneri, Mr Duey indicated he would not sell any bonds intended
to support construction of the jail until he had further direction from the council to do so.
Councilor Woodrow, seconded by Councilor Lundberg, moved to adopt Resolution 05~
14. The motion passed unanimously, 6:0.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
There was no business from the City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leiken adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
(Recorded by Kimberly Young)
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