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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/1995 Work Session l . . . City of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1995 The Springfield City Council met in Work Session in Springfield City Hall, Jesse Maine Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon at 6:38 p.m. with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette and Councilors Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine, Shaver and Walters. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Shari Higgins, Public Works Director Dan Brown, Community and Economic Development Manager John Tamulonis, Planning Manager Greg Mott and members of staff. 1. Revision of SDC Rate Calculation Base to Eliminate Subsidy for Industrial Development and Professional Offices Public Works Director Dan Brown introduced City Engineer AI Peroutka, Senior Civil Engineer Kip Burdick and Management Analyst Len Goodwin who were present to answer questions. Mr. Brown presented the staff report and outlined the issue of continuing to provide a 50% discount on System Development Charges (SDCs) for industrial and professional office developments. Mr. Brown provided background information on why the 50% discount was adopted in 1991, by ordinance. He outlined the revenues per the staff report and explained and how the discount for industrial and professional office development has equaled the amount collected over the years. Mr. Brown stated it was timely for Council reconsideration of this policy given the stronger economic outlook for the city. Councilor Burge suggested bringing the 50% fee up to 100% for industrial and professional office developments and stated he would support such a motion. He felt the City should not continue to subsidize industry when funding is needed to make infrastructure improvements. Councilor Maine agreed and suggested that as City Council members change and city needs or issues arise, that they are brought forth to the current Council for consideration. Councilor Walters agreed and stated he was on the Council at the time the original resolution was approved. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE SDC CHARGES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DEVELOPMENTS TO CONCUR WITH ALL OTHER SDC CHARGES AND PROVIDE NO DISCOUNTS. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Arts Commission Update Community and Economic Development Manager John Tamulonis presented the staff report. He provided a one page summary and a structural report regarding the replacement of 'The Balancing Act' sculpture. He explained there have been structural problems and described how the sculpture would be replaced. Mr. Tamulonis reviewed the engineering report and replacement suggestions made by both the artist and the Arts Commission at their June 8, meeting. . City of Springfield Council Work Session - 6/12/95 Page two There was a discussion of recommendations by the Arts Commission regarding modification of the sculpture base, landscape plantings and using a professional concrete finisher. Mr. Tamulonis outlined options the Council could choose to adopt and asked for direction regarding the existing contract with artist Jerry Williams. Mayor Morrisette stated he likes the option to hire a professional concrete finisher to oversee the project and asked that the artist reimburse the City for the costs associated with the hiring. Councilor Burge suggested the base be placed at ground level and should not be elevated, but modified to ensure the pole's fixity. He also asked if there was a time frame for completion discussed by the Arts Commission. Arts Commission Chair, Gary Cornelius replied that a completion date was not ultimately discussed or requested by the commission. Councilor Walters inquired about putting a bronze epoxy on the gymnast feature for consistency and further protection. He stated he likes the elevated base, which would lessen the distance between the rhino and the gymnast (which was done originally to accommodate the stair well). Councilor Beyer said the raised base was acceptable to her and she agreed with setting a time-frame for project completion. She suggested the time-frame should not rush the artist, as the quality of the finished sculpture could be jeopardized. . Councilor Shaver suggested if a raised base is used, then he felt an "uncomfortable" plant at the base was warranted to discourage children from climbing on the statue. He felt that the City should pay for the engineering report, but that the artist should pay for other additional costs (including the base finishing) and complete the project during this construction year. Councilor Burge stated he was upset the artist did not attend the Arts Commission or this City Council meeting regarding the replacement of the sculpture. Councilor Dahlquist shared his concern regarding patching the base and further cracks that could happen. Council discussed F, option #4 in the engineering report and who should be responsible for repair costs. Mayor Morrisette stated he agreed with the Arts Commission recommendations and felt that a concrete expert should be in attendance both when the base is repaired and when the sealer is placed on the surface concrete. By consensus, the Council agreed to the elevated base with planting placed around the base, for the City to pay the $350 for the engineering brief report and for the artist to pay for all future costs associated with the completion of the sculpture, with a completion date no later than October 15, 1995. Council asked Mr. Tamulonis to provide them with specifications from the professional concrete finisher. . . City of Springfield Council Work Session - 6/12/95 page three 3. Discussion of Proposed Amendments of the East Kellv Butte and Metro Plan Diaarams for certain property within the East Kellv Butte Neiahborhood Plan boundaries Planning Manager Greg Mott presented the staff report and explained that a public hearing for these requests will be held on June 19, 1995. He explained the areas where the inconsistencies exist are in the area between Water Street and Pioneer Parkway East, and between H Street and North C Street. Mr. Mott explained most of the inconsistencies are the result of errors and omissions that occurred when the Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) was adopted in 1980, when the East Kelly Butte Refinement Plan was adopted in 1982, when the Metro Plan was updated in 1985-87 and when the Washburne Historic District was rezoned in 1987. The Council discussed what development is in the affected areas now. Mr. Mott provided information regarding the number of units per acre and referred to a zoning map listing the affected properties, referenced as Jo. No. 95-04-88. He explained that most of the development occurred prior to 1988 and very limited development has occurred recently. Council discussed density issues; specifically high versus medium density requirements. Councilor Burge asked staff to review both Medium Density Residential (MDR) and High Density Residential (HDR) densities to make them more workable in terms of open space and livability. After discussion, Council asked staff to present the density issue in a work session after their summer recess. . Councilor Shaver explained his role as the East Kelly Butte Neighborhood Association President during the creation of the East Kelly Butte Refinement Plan. He also explained the number of police calls that are received from neighborhoods with increased density and felt that MDR zoning should be considered for most of the lots presented by Mr. Mott. Councilor Shaver felt that HDR zoning should be placed next to high employment and shopping center areas only, not in downtown areas. Mayor Morrisette stated the Council should review the larger issue of density with regards to zoning and Metro Plan conformance. He stated certain areas of town can be designated a higher density in order to control lower density in other areas. After discussion, Council decided that residential zoning and density requirements need attention. They agreed to hold the June 19, public hearing and then state that they would like to review density throughout the City at an upcoming work session. Council asked Mr. Mott the status of the Springwood project that received prior Council approval and is being developed by Dan Desler. There was a discussion regarding the project and whether the initial development application period had expired and if the re- submittal of a second application coincides with the beginning of periodic review of the Metro Plan. . Mr. Leahy suggested having Mr. Mott review the Springwood file and report back to the Council with the timelines and status of the application process. Council asked Mr. Mott to also give them options on how the City could process the application. Council asked for information regarding where the project is going, not where it has been, as they are concerned about the progress being made and what the time frame is for advancement of the project. . . . " City of Springfield Council Work Session - 6/12/95 page four There was a discussion regarding the Quality Bowling development and why ground has not been broken yet. Mr. Kelly explained they have two years left on their contract to begin development. He stated no date has been given to the City for groundbreaking, but he will check the Quality Bowling contract and will place a copy of it in the Communication Packet next week. Mr. Kelly also stated that there will be a memo in the Communication Packet next week regarding the status of the Springwood project. Mayor Morrisette spoke about his recent visit to Cascade Fabrication and the excellent progress the company has made. They have had a large increase in employment and have become a very good business for Springfield. Mr. Leahy gave praise to the planning division staff for the development of Cascade Fabrication. Councilor Burge complimented staff regarding all new Springfield developments. Mr. Kelly thanked and complimented the Council, especially Councilor's Shaver and Burge for their hard work on the Raven project. He stated Council helped direct staff in the right direction regarding the agreement terms, from their business experience. He felt a very good product had been created for the citizens of Springfield. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins S3df2~~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~' City Recorder