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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1995 Regular . City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Tuesday, September 5, 1995, at 7:10 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine, and Shaver. Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, City Attorney Tim Harold, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Julie Wilson and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OTHER INFORMATION Mayor Morrisette announced that Councilor Walters had resigned today effective immediately. City Recorder Eileen Stein explained the process to fill the vacant position with. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNCILOR WALTERS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Council would target November 6 as a date to fill the vacancy with interviews of applicants on October 23. Councilor Burge noted that he would be absent from the October 9 and October 16, 1995 meetings. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Mayor Morrisette recognized Roman Nogol, Chief Executive of Karvina, Czech Republic. City Manager Mike Kelly presented Mr. Nogol with certificate. 2. Mayor Morrisette honored Tina Meston who passed away recently. She was an active member of the community and contributed greatly to the community. Mayor Morrisette noted that Ms. Meston would be missed. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . 1. Claims a. July, 1995 Disbursements for Approval City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 5, 1995 Page 2 . 2. Minutes a. July 24, 1995 - Work Session Meeting b. July 24,1995 - Continued Regular Meeting ofJuly 17, 1995. 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 95-58 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.3. TO FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT NO. 10.741. CONCERNING STATE FUNDING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON 42ND STREET. PROJECT 1- 820. WITH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH EXTENDS THE AGREEMENT TIME FRAME TO DECEMBER 31. 1996. b. RESOLUTION NO. 95-59 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-868. SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION TO SERVE ALLEYWAYS NORTH OF F STREET BETWEEN MILL AND 6TH STREETS: WEST OF 8TH STREET BETWEEN CENTENNIAL BOULEVARD AND J STREET: AND M STREET EAST OF MARKET STREET. FROM EUGENE SAND & GRAVEL. INC.. IN THE AMOUNT OF $241.599.82. . c. RESOLUTION NO 95-60 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-873, DEADMOND FERRY ROAD/GAME FARM ROAD AND BELTLINE ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS. FROM EUGENE SAND AND GRAVEL. INC.. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.740,443.09. d. RESOLUTION NO. 95-61 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-929. STORM SEWER RECONSTRUCTION. BETWEEN 15TH STREET AND 17TH STREET, NORTH OF T STREET. FROM H & J CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46.803.25. e. RESOLUTION NO. 95-62 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-856. L STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WEST OF RAINBOW DRIVE. f. RESOLUTION NO. 95-63 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-930, HARLOW ROAD SIGNAL MODIFICATION. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Endorsement ofOLCC Liquor License for Charboy's Gateway Bistro, Located at 3000 Gateway Street, #602. b. Approval of the June, 1995 Quarterly Updated Financial Reports. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR . PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Sale of City Owned Property at 6025 Main Street. City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 5, 1995 Page 3 . Property Management Specialist De Little presented the staff report on this issue. The City has received two offers to purchase the property located at 6025 Main Street. The City is required by law to consider the offers. The City purchased the property for $115,000 to allow for the future construction of Aster Street and South 60th Place. Construction of these two streets will provide for future signalization and more efficient movement of traffic in the vicinity of East Main Street. As directed by Council, staff has proceeded with partitioning the property and advertising for the sale of Parcell. Two offers have been received which were discussed during the Executive Session earlier in the evening. The proposed sale meets the Council goal of returning the property to private ownership as soon as possible. Monies received from the sale will be returned to the Road Fund. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. Jamie Lotches, 221 North 72nd Street, spoke in support of her offer to purchase the property . Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL THE REAL PROPERTY AT 6025 MAIN STREET, AS DISCUSSED DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. A Resolution Establishing a Lien for Nuisance Abatement Costs. RESOLUTION NO. 95-64- A RESOLUTION THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BE AND IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ADD TO THE LIEN DOCKET THE PROPOSED LIEN WHICH IS UNPAID BY OCTOBER 3, 1995 UPON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR NUISANCE VIOLATIONS. Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. Under the authority of the Springfield Code (5-1-5), a lien may be placed on the underlying real property as a means of enforcing the recovery of costs incurred in the abatement of a public nuisance. The Council is requested to establish a lien for these charges totaling $1,318.57. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 95-64. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 5, 1995 Page 4 . 1 Joe Willis, 2476 Otto, requested a variance to fencing regulations and requested that the $400 fee be waived. He explained that he would like approval for a seven foot fence. He explained that surrounding neighbors did not have objections to his request. Development Services Director Susan Daluddung stated that the Development Code prohibited the variance under normal conditions. Council discussed the request and whether granting it would set a precedent. Councilor Burge stated that since the new fence was complete and the complaint against Mr. Willis was anonymous, it should be ignored. He discussed the fact that the Council does not accept anonymous correspondence and petitions. Councilor Shaver suggested that staff follow-up on the complaint against Mr. Willis and confirm that it is valid and not anonymous. He suggested that if the complaint is valid, staff should follow-up with Mr. Willis and attempt to assist him with his situation since his fence is constructed already. 2. Mrs. Higgins, 5660 Daisy Street, #8, spoke regarding the Capital Bond Advisory Committee and the projects included in the proposed bond measures. She felt the people of the community were not represented well. . COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence From Jean Hembree, 5306 B Street, Regarding the Need for Cat Control. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence From Steve DePalma, PO Box 455, Eugene, Regarding Street Improvements for North A Street Between North 40th and North 41st Streets. Steve DePalma, PO Box 455, Eugene, spoke regarding problems related to the paving of North A Street. He wanted a solution to this problem. He requested permission from Council to build duplexes on paved streets with an understanding that the streets would be paved and completed in the future. City Engineer Al Peroutka answered questions from Council regarding this issue. The validity of the letter of credit was discussed. Mr. DePalma explained his project investment was approximately valued at $560,000. . Councilor Shaver discussed the two to one ratio and discussed letters of credit and bank credit. Mr. DePalma discussed his history and reputation building in the community of Springfield. He explained he would like to complete his project in Springfield. City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 5, 1995 Page 5 . Councilor Burge stated it did not appear that Council would amend the Bancroft policies. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Correspondence From Linda Mitchem, 911 Fairway, Expressing Opposition to Zone Changes for Tax Lot 17-03-27-43-5803 and 5804. The information would be forwarded to the Planning Commission. The letter can be provided to Council again on October 2, 1995, at the time Council would hear this issue. COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THE LETTER AND REQUESTED THAT IT BE FORWARDED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments . 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports b. Other Business a. Councilor Burge explained that on October 14, the Eugene City Council would address the Glenwood annexation issue. b. Councilor Burge explained that street improvement issues are also being discussed and stated that staff did a good job on gathering this information. He explained the committee would meet again next week. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Resolution Establishing a Lien for Default Judgments on Nuisance Violations. RESOLUTION NO. 95-65 - A RESOLUTION THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BE AND IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ADD TO THE LIEN DOCKET THE PROPOSED LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF DEFAULT JUDGMENTS ON NUISANCE VIOLATIONS. . Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. Under the authority ofthe Springfield Code (5-15-9), delinquent forfeitures brought to default judgment, which were assessed for infractions which occurred on real property, shall constitute a lien against said real property. The Council is requested to establish as lien for these charges totaling $1,978. . .- . . . City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes September 5, 1995 Page 6 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 95-65. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson kLf~~~ Bill Morrisette Mayor Jt: .~ Eil~ City Recorder