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Springfield Economic Development Agency
June 27 - 7:00 P.M.
Springfield City Hall — Jessie Maine Meeting Room
225 Fifth Street - Springfield
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tammy Fitch, Chair; Anne Ballew, Sid Leiken, Christine Lundberg,
Joe Pishioneri, Dave Ralston, Faye Stewart, and John Woodrow.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Dwyer.
STAFF PRESENT: John Tamulonis, Bill Duey, Bill Grile, Mike Kelly.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tammy Fitch called the meeting of the Springfield Economic Development Agency
(SEDA) to order at 7:00 p.m.
Community Development Manager John Tamulonis called the roll and stated that a quorum was
present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
John Woodrow moved, Christine Lundberg seconded, to accept the minutes of the May
23, 2005, SEDA meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously, 8:0
III. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Business from the Audience
None.
B. Correspondence
Mr. Tamulonis reported that Mr. Lentz had called with an interest in selling residential property
in the Glenwood area to the City. He said the property contained two currently rented houses
that had an Assessed Value of about $300,000.
Anne Ballew asked if there was a plan for annexation of properties in the Glenwood area. Mr.
Tamulonis replied that there was an area development plan, but that it did not include details
such as annexation of specific properties.
Mr. Woodrow asked how property transfers to the City were made. Mr. Tamulonis replied that
there were guidelines for such purchases, but that the most appropriate funds available for such
a purchase would be controlled by SEDA. He explained that SEDA could also provide assis-
tance in development of the property in conjunction with a larger parcel in the same area.
Chairperson Fitch said she believed an advantage of purchase of the property would be to pro-
duce income until it was re-developed.
Sid Leiken stated that he would recuse himself from discussion regarding the property because
of business relationships with some parties involved nearby.
Chairperson Fitch determined there was interest in exploring the proposed property purchase,
but that additional details were needed. She suggested that a report be prepared for considera-
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tion at a future meeting. Mr. Tamulonis said he would bring information to the next SEDA meet-
ing in Executive Session.
Ms. Ballew said it would be important to determine if sale of the property was contaminated in
any way. Mr. Tamulonis added that a "level one" environmental study should also be made.
Christine Lundberg noted that purchase of the identified property would require a significant por-
tion of the SEDA resources to be made available through the establishment of a Line of Credit
to be considered later in the meeting.
Joe Pishioneri said he believed it would be important to identify all properties in the Glenwood
area that were not able to be fully utilized because of environmental constraints, like former
methamphetamine labs.
C. Business from the Staff
Mr. Tamulonis reported that the City Council had approved extension of the Enterprise Zone in
the Glenwood area to enable the proposed Williams Bakery development to have an additional
two years exemption. He said the project involved $30 million of improvements.
Mr. Tamulonis reported that preliminary discussions had begun with the Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT) regarding common development of stormwater drainage sites in the
Glenwood area.
Mr. Leiken requested that an update on ODOT plans for the Interstate 5 Bridge and Off-ramp at
Franklin Street be provided to SEDA. He recommended that the report be made when citizen
members of the Glenwood Renewal Advisory Committee were present.
Mr. Tamulonis reported that discussions between the City and area utility service providers were
taking place regarding development of a multi-use path as an the extension of 14th Street to
Glenwood Boulevard.
IV. REPORT OF THE CHAIR
None.
V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Ms. Fitch noted that minutes of the May 3 and 17 meetings of the SEDA Budget Committee had
been distributed. She said they would be officially accepted by the Committee.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Tamulonis referred to an Agenda Item Summary entitled "Update on Drafting Agreement:
City/SEDA Relationship." He reported that documents from the cities of Medford and Roseburg
were being studied to develop an operating agreement for Springfield. He said it would likely be
in the form of a contractual arrangement, rather than an Intergovernmental Agreement. He said
a draft would be presented at a July SEDA meeting to make it possible to be considered by the
City Council before the beginning of its summer recess on August 1.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Leiken asked if having property owners as business clients Glenwood created a conflict of
interest for him to participate in discussions regarding a SEDA loan. Mr. Tamulonis said he did
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not believe the relationships should prohibit him to participate in the discussion and decision
regarding a SEDA request for a City loan.
Mr. Tamulonis referred to an Agenda Item Summary entitled "Request to City of Springfield for
Loan." He said the proposed Resolution would establish a Line of Credit loan of$1.5 million to
be used as needed to fund authorized SEDA activities. He said the conditions and terms of the
loan would be negotiated with the City.
Ms. Ballew asked for an explanation of the meaning of"... mutually acceptable (terms) prior to
SEDA finalizing and accepting the loan ..." in the proposed Resolution. Mr. Tamulonis replied
that the phrase allowed SEDA to consider more acceptable conditions from a source other than
the City. He said it did not mean that SEDA would delegate decision-making authority regarding
the loan or its terms.
Chairperson Fitch asked if there were any limitations on the use of the Line of Credit. Ms.
Ballew said it was her understanding that its purpose was to purchase property, not pay for the
expense of staff. Ms. Lundberg said she hoped it would be possible to use the funds to pay for
fees and other charges related to acquiring property.
Mr. Tamulonis said limitations on the use of the Line of Credit would be included in terms and
conditions established. He said the budget would also limit its use.
Chairperson Fitch said she believed it would be appropriate to identify using the Line of Credit to
provide "matching funds" required for a public or private grant received by SEDA.
Mr. Woodrow moved, seconded by Faye Stewart, to adopt Resolution No. 1; A
RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(SEDA) REQUESTS THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO
AUTHORIZE A LOAN OF UP TO $1,500,000 FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY'S
AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES IN THE GLENWOOD URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT, WITH
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOAN TO BE NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE SEDA
BOARD AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD PRIOR TO SEDA FINALIZING AND ACCEPTING
THE LOAN FROM THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. The motion was adopted unanimously,
8:0.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Tamulonis referred to a document entitled "Approved Budget for SEDA FY2006" attached to
the Agenda Item Summary entitled "Request to City of Springfield for Loan." He noted that it
had been approved by the SEDA Budget Committee on May 24, 2005.
Chairperson Fitch opened a Public Hearing on the proposed Budget. She determined there
was no one present wishing to testify and closed the Public Hearing. She determined there
were no questions or comments from members.
Mr. Woodrow moved, seconded by Mr. Pishioneri, to adopt Resolution No. 2; A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS, AND DECLARATION OF
TAX INCREMENT— NEW AND WINDOW PLANS. The motion was adopted unanimously,
8:0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
(Recorded by Dan Lindstrom)
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