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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 17,1997
The city of Springfield council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber
Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, March 17, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., with
Mayor Morrisette presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist and Shaver.
Councilor Maine was absent (excused) Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, City
Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Julie Wilson and members
of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rev. Joan Mawhirter, Creative Mind Science Center.
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SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Mayor Morrisette declared March 26, 1997 as Women's Health and Birth Center Day.
2. Mayor Morrisette declared March 20, 1997 as Absolutely Incredible Kid Day.
3. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Waymen Dwinell, Library Department, for 20 years of
service to the city of Springfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE,
TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
a. February 1997, Disbursements for Approval.
2. Minutes
a. February 3, 1997 - Regular Meeting
b. March 3, 1997 - Work Session
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3. Resolutions
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
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a. RESOLUTION NO. 97-11 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-969: GAME
FARM ROAD STREET WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN HARLOW ROAD
AND OAKDALE STREET. FROM WILDISH CONSTRUCTION CO.. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $329.811.93.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 97-12 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-970:
CENTENNIAL BOULEVARD ASPHALTIC OVERLAY. FROM 5TH TO 28TH
STREETS. AND PROJECT 1-971. MARCOLA ROAD OVERLAY. FROM 19TH
STREET TO HAYDEN BRIDGE. FROM EUGENE SAND AND GRAVEL. INC.. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $665.685.26.
4. Ordinances
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a. ORDINANCE NO. 5849 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD
DEVELOPMENT CODE. ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS: ARTICLE 3, DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL AND LAND USE DECISION PROCEDURES: ARTICLE 10
DISCRETIONARY USES: ARTICLE 16 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS:
ARTICLE 18 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: ARTICLE 19 BKMU BOOTH
KELLY MIXED USE DISTRICT: ARTICLE 20 LMI. HI AND SHI INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS: ARTICLE 21 CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: ARTICLE
22 MS MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT: ARTICLE 23 PLO PUBLIC LAND AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT: ARTICLE 24 QMO QUARRY AND MINE OPERATIONS
DISTRICT: ARTICLE 25 WG WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT:
ARTICLE 26 HD HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT: ARTICLE 27
FP FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT: ARTICLE 28 HS HOSPITAL SUPPORT
OVERLAY DISTRICT: ARTICLE 29 UF-l 0 URBANIZABLE FRINGE OVERLAY
DISTRICT. ARTICLE 30 HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT: ARTICLE 31
MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
STANDARDS: ARTICLE 32 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. JO. NO.
97-01-14. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (SECOND READING).
5. Other Routine Matters
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Metro Plan Diagram Change: Pierce Property, Jo. No. 96-10-208.
ORDINANCE NO.2 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METRO PLAN DIAGRAM
FROM HEA VY INDUSTRIAL TO LIGHT MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL FOR AN AREA
LOCATED EAST OF 28TH STREET AND NORTH OF MARCOLA ROAD
(APPROXIMATELY 11.5 ACRES) LOCATED IN SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY
(FIRST READING).
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Regular Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 1997
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City Planner Lydia Neill presented the staff report on this issue. The Springfield city council
instructed staff to initiate this request at a public hearing on May 15, 1995. The site is zoned
Light Medium Industrial and currently has a Metro Plan designation of Heavy Industrial. The
request would change the Metro Plan designation to Light Medium Industrial. The property
owner is in support of this request.
Currently the site has a Metro Plan designation of Heavy Industrial and Light Medium
Industrial zoning. The site is located adjacent to lands zoned and designated Campus
Industrial (to the west), Heavy Industrial (to the south and east) and Low Density Residential
to the north. The request provides a buffer for areas which are zoned for less intensive use;
Low Density Residential to the north and Campus Industrial to the west. The redesignation
has no affect on the overall total acreage of industrial lands. The Industrial Lands Special
Study which was completed in 1993 included an analysis and inventory of all industriallands
in the Metropolitan area and concluded there is a long term surplus of all industrial lands. Of
the categories of industrial lands that are available for development, 28% are designated for
Campus Industrial use, 40% Light Medium Industrial; and 26% Heavy or Special Heavy
Industrial use. Due to the small size of this change the percentages of industrial land types
will remain roughly the same.
The Springfield Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the Metro Plan
Amendment on February 19, 1997 and has recommended approval (6-0).-
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There is no direct financial impact to. the city resulting from this decision although .possible
changes in the states tax. base system could,have apositive:impact.ifthese lands were
developed. Approval of this request makes these parcels more development ready.
Ms. Neill explained the location of the property was fairly clear and easily distinguishable.
Councilor Burge discussed the demands made for the differently zoned areas.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing.
1. Dave Peterson, P.O. Box 10453, Eugene, represented Mr. Pierce. He eXplained he and
Mr. Pierce were present to answer questions.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
No action was taken. The ordinance received a first reading.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Bill Eikenberry, 2380 A Street, Number 3, spoke about the recently disbanded Human Rights
Commission. He expressed sadness the group was disbanded.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 1997
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1. Correspondence from members of the Provider's Forum, composed of 63 different human
service agencies, expressing support of an on-going collaborative exchange between the city
and service providers.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BEYER, TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Correspondence from Gayle Landt, Conflict Resolution Center (CRC), 2300 Parkside Lane, .
Suite 200, informing council of a future meeting to be held to report progress of the CRC.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BEYER, TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Morrisette discussed the CRC. He explained a 12 member panel was created to
discuss, growth, no growth and other issues. He explained they would meet for 8 more weeks
and draft a document regarding the project. They were funded by a grant
Councilor Burge said Springfield did not have. issues regarding no growth.'
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3. Correspondence from Stefano Viggiano, Lane Transit District. Planning and Development .
Manager, PO Box 7070, Eugene, regarding possible'felocation of the SpringfieldTransiL..
Station.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BEYER, TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
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. Council wondered if a staff response was or would be sent regarding this issue. .Public_W orks .
Director Dan Brown answered questions from council regarding the .bus route."" .
BIDS
ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
a.. Mayor Morrisette reported on MPC. He said they discussed MWMC alternatives and
commission membership. A proposal would be brought forth for review.
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b. City Manager Mike Kelly provided an update on MPC. He discussed the Jasper
extension project, the STIP and 42nd Street funding.
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c. Councilor Ballew reported on MWMC. She explained they drafted user charges and SDC
charges.
Councilor Shaver asked questions about dedicated sewer line issues. Dan Brown would
provide information to Councilor Shaver and he would e-mail the response to other
Councilors.
Mayor Morrisette asked that Mr. Kelly write a letter to Mrs. Higgins to explain the
accurate facts related to this issue. No formal direction was given nor a formal motion.
Mr. Kelly discussed interim SDC charges and the city of Eugene's current position on this
issue. He discussed administrative policy, interim fees and the appeal policy.
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
1. Legislative Update on Ballot Measure 47
Mr. Kelly provided an update on Ballot Measure 47 and the possibility ofa;May ballot.
item. He asked if there was interest to go forth,with a rewriteof$5 to $5.5 million fora
coordinated levy. The one year levy would fund only police services.' There would still
be property taxrelieffor property owners in Lane County. The amount would depend
on findings regarding Ballot Measure 47. He reviewed the breakdown one the proposed
levy. He said if the statewide tax rewrite passes and the county levy also passes,
taxpayers will still receive approximately 25% of the savings expected under Ballot
Measure 47. If the statewide tax rewrite fails and Ballot Measure 47 is determined to
be legal, taxpayers will get 67% of their expected tax savings.
Chief DeForrest was asked his opinion of the levy. He said he supported a coordinated
levy. He said the Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) identified the need for
regional coordination of services and support. He discussed jail capacity, information
systems, regional training, prosecution services and other services covered by public,.
safety. He said a regional solution was still needed in the future. He said there were
still many unanswered questions.
Councilor Burge said he acknowledged Lane County funding needs for jail capacity and
other needs. He questioned why Lane County requested Eugene and Springfield
participation. He did not think a one-year levy displayed good financial planning. He
did not support this specific levy.
Councilor Ballew said the voters could decide on the levy at the polls. She discussed
the proposed dedication of entire funding to police services and did not want to be
limited to allocating only to police services. She would like flexibility to allocate funds
to fire and life safety if appropriate.
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Councilor Shaver supported the levy. He did not think a one-year levy was good
planning. He expressed concern about personal safety and needs of the jail. He
wondered if Springfield should also benefit. He said a portion allocated to Springfield
may address the equity issue. He said the funds would restore cuts currently pending in
the Police Department. He said the citizens needed the opportunity to vote on this.
Councilor Beyer expressed reservations but said the voters should be allowed to decide.
She said the one-year levy was somewhat deceitful.
Councilor Dahlquist expressed concern over needs ofthe jail. He would not support
initiating a levy only for Springfield. He said if there were assurances the county would
use levy money exclusively for jail services, the District Attorney's Office and that part
of the public safety, he would support the levy. He would support it even if Springfield
did not benefit financially. He said Lane County should be supported by Springfield.
He said the levy should be for more than one year.
City Manager Mike Kelly said he was unable to contact Councilor Maine.
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Mayor Morrisette agreed with comments made by Councilor Beyer. He discussed
inequities of Ballot Measure 47 as it existed. He urged council to support. the measure.
He expressed concern over needs of Lane County. He also discussed the efforts ofthe
Public Safety Coordinating Council. He discussed the need for greater regional
coordination.
Councilor Burge supported the $3 million allocation amount to Lane County to keep the
jail operational.
Councilor Ballew discussed the existing serial levy. She asked where the finances were
falling short. Mr. Kelly provided information about this issue and explained the levy
would expired soon.
Mr. Kelly provided a presentation on the levy and answered questions from council.
He also provided detailed information regarding the city budget and potential cuts.
Councilor Shave'r said the council did some basic prioritizing by limiting cuts to Police
and Fire with the major cuts to other city departments. He discussed the help a levy'
would provide.
Mr. Kelly explained the deadline to decide was Thursday, March 20. He explained
there would be no time for public testimony. Councilor Burge felt the public should be
able to participate in the decision before making a decision.
Mr. Kelly could ask if the Lane County Commissioners could push this item back later
in the day to allow council to decide if they wanted to take any action on the item.
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Councilor Shaver again expressed support for the levy.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BEYER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
SHAVER, TO ADOPT THE ONE YEAR LEVY, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $5 MILLION DOLLARS, PLUS UNCOLLECTABLE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, CONSTRUCT A COUNTY REBATE AMOUNTS
WHICH MAKE UP THE $5 MILLION AND THE INTENDED PURPOSE OF THE
LEVY BE FOR REPLACING EXPECTED FUNDING LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH
BALLOT MEASURE 47 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
Councilor Dahlquist asked what would happen ifthe city of Eugene did not support the
levy. City Manager Mike Kelly provided an update on this and eXplained the city of
Eugene may initiate a proposed ballot measure specifically for the city of Eugene.
IF THE CITY OF EUGENE OPTS OUT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THE COUNTY GO
FOR $3 MILLION AND SPRINGFIELD WILL NOT GO FOR A SPRINGFIELD
ONLY LEVY BUT WILL STILL SUPPORT LANE COUNTY. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST.
b. Other Business
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Other Business
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BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson
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Mayor
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