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City of Springfield
Council Goal Setting Meeting
MINUTES OF THE 1996 CONTINUED GOAL
SETTING SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD
CITY COUNCIL HELD WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 20, 1996
The City of Springfield Council met in a continued Goal Setting Session in the Library Meeting
Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Wednesday, March 20, 1996, at 4: 15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette and Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine and
Shaver. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi,
City Recorder Eileen Stein, Communication Manager Mike Moskovitz and Facilitator Chris
Pryor.
1. Agenda Overview
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Mr. Pryor provided an overview of the agenda for the evening which will include reviewing the
February 10 goal setting session, reviewing the 1995 targets for action, and building 1996 targets
for action. There was some discussion about calendar year versus fiscal years and the time frame
within which to plan.
2. Review February Goal Setting Session
Mr. Pryor provided an overview of the February 10 goal setting session.
3. Review 1995 Goals and Targets and Develop 1996 Targets for Action
Mr. Pryor facilitated a process in which Council reviewed the existing 1995 targets for action, on
small index cards, to determine which have been completed and removed, which need to be
reworded, which should remain as a target for action, and which should be dropped. Through
this exercise, the 1996 targets for action were identified and priorities developed for each target.
TOP PRIORITY 5 YEAR GOALS
1. A Safe Community: Preventative Approach Working with Citizens
1) Begin Implementation of the Long Range Plan for Police Services
Neighborhood Watch Expansion
Juvenile Intervention Program
Police on the Streets
2) Continue Coordinating with the Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC)
3) Update the Emergency Management Plan
4) Evaluate Human Services Funding Levels
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II. Financially Sound City Government
1) Decision on Financing Operation (Staffing) ofPire Station #5
2) Review Fees and Charges Policy
Reduce Costs of Providing Existing Services
3) Develop Long Term Financial Solvency Plan
4) Review Bancroft Lot Sales Strategy
III. Provide Basic Services to Citizens
1) Basic Services Evaluation/Priorities
Determine Core Services
Evaluate on a Department-by-Department Basis
2) Fire Station #5 Design and Construction
3) Information Services Upgrade
IV. Expand Economic Base with Diverse Job Opportunities
I) Industrial Sites Direction/Identification
Expansion of Industrial Sites through Re-zoning
2) Complete the Commercial Lands Inventory Study
3) Economic Development Plan Update
Review Requirements for Infrastructure Cost Recovery Potential
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HIGH PRIORITY 5 YEAR GOALS
V. Managed Growth/Quality Services
I) Unincorporated Areas Strategy
Full Cost Recovery in Unincorporated Areas
2) Sewer Construction
3) Examine Balance of Commercial/Industrial/Residential for Best Economic Return
VI. Upgrade Existing Housing Stock and Neighborhoods
1) Nuisance Ordinance Upgrade - Interdepartmental Strategy/Coordination
Focus on Eliminating Drug Houses
2) Comprehensive Housing Policy
Continue to Foster Home Ownership
3) Review Street Paving Policy
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VII. Positive Image of Springfield
1) Promote Volunteerism for Projects
2) Continue to Coordinate with Chamber and CV ALCO on Visibility/Fam Tours
3) Work to Maintain a Positive and Unselfish Relationship w/ Other Public Agencies
Coordinated, Professional, Team
4) Work on Building a "Collection" of Art Work on Main and South A
5) Sports Center Development
6) Mill Race Development
7) Screen Sites with Aerating Old Fueling Stations
Monitor Decommissioning and Filling of Old Fuel Tanks
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8) Work with Main Street Property Owners on Improving East Main
Create a Main St. Improvement Plan to "Sell" to Owners
9) Public/Private Partnership for Entrance Beautification
VIII. Protect Springfield's Interests
1) Equitable County Road Funds Policy
2) State and Federal Legislative Programs
Examine Creative Taxing Options on New Construction within City Limits
3) Continue to Work w/ City of Eugene and Lane County
Monitor Our Interests in Metro Area Convention Center Planning
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Eileen Stein
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Mayor
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City Recorder