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Springfield Economic Development Agency
June 26, 2006 - 6:30 P.M.
Springfield City Hall — Jessie Maine Meeting Room
225 Fifth Street - Springfield
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tammy Fitch, Chair; Anne Ballew, Christine Lundberg, Joe Pishioneri,
Faye Stewart, and John Woodrow.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Dwyer, Sid Leiken, and Dave Ralston
STAFF PRESENT: John Tamulonis, Gino Grimaldi, and Cynthia Pappas
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tammy Fitch called the meeting of the Springfield Economic Development Agency
(SEDA) to order at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes Recorder Dan Lindstrom called the roll, noted the absence of Bill Dwyer, Sid Leiken,
and Dave Ralston, and stated that a quorum was present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
John Woodrow moved, seconded by Joe Pishioneri, to accept the minutes of the June
12, 2006, meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously, 6:0.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Business from the Audience
None.
B. Correspondence
None.
C. Business from the Staff
Mr. Tamulonis circulated a copy of the final version of a document entitled "Glenwood Riverfront
Redevelopment," a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) released on June 12, 2006. He said it had
been distributed to 20 developers expressing an interest in the project and anticipated that it
would be requested by others.
Mr. Tamulonis reported that a University of Oregon Intern from the Department of Planning and
Public Policy & Management has a strong interest in SEDA and to work at least twenty-five
hours a week for the next 10 weeks. Chairperson Fitch suggested that that desk space for the
Intern might be available in the office of Mayor Sid Leiken.
IV. REPORT OF THE CHAIR
None.
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V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Tamulonis referred to an Agenda Item Summary regarding formation of an Evaluation Panel
for the RFQ and Developer Proposal submissions for the Glenwood Riverfront Plan. He re-
viewed its suggestion that an advisory panel could be formed to present evaluations, recom-
mendations or other information for the SEDA Board to use in its selection of a Master Devel-
oper partner. He noted that Stage 1 included a deadline of July 17 for submission of RFQ and
July 31 SEDA notification to developers qualified for full proposals.
Members suggested qualifications for participants on an advisory panel:
- Experienced with development (Ballew)
- A small number (Lundberg)
- City Manager, financial and development staff (Fitch)
- SEDA member (Fitch)
- Non-professional citizen proposed by the Glenwood Redevelopment Advisory
Committee (Pishioneri)
Chairperson Fitch determined there was agreement to appoint a RFQ Advisory Panel consisting
of herself, Faye Stewart, Mr. Tamulonis, a qualified appraiser, the Springfield Financial Director,
and one or two senior City management staff.
Mr. Woodrow moved, seconded by Mr. Pishioneri, to authorize Ms. Fitch and Mr. Stewart
to determine the final selection of RFQ Advisory Panel members, based on the criteria
identified. The motion was adopted unanimously, 6:0.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Tamulonis noted that the SEDA operational agreement with the City had been established
for one year and that it would needed to be renewed and extended in the near future.
Ms. Ballew suggested that consideration be given to developing a process for automatic re-
newal of the agreement.
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
(Recorded by Daniel Lindstrom)
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Christine Lundberg
Secretary