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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1995 Regular . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1995 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, December 4, 1995, at 7:10 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, 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. 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 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. November 6, 1995 - Work Session b. November 6, 1995 - Regular Meeting c. November 13, 1995 - Joint Work Session Meeting d. November 13, 1995 - Special Meeting e. November 13, 1995 - Work Session f. November 20, 1995 - Work Session g. November 20, 1995 - Regular Meeting 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 95-82 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-940: VIRGINIA STREET EXTENSION IN WYATT SUBDIVISION b. RESOLUTION NO. 95-83 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-907: CENTENNIAL PARK APARTMENTS (ANDERSON LANE) 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters . a. Approve the November 7, 1995 Special Election Proclamation and Report of the Board of Canvassers Regular Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 1995 Page 2 . b. Award of Bid in the Amount of$26,750 to Special Asphalt Products, Inc. for a Crack Sealing Machine. - c. Endorsement of Application of Liquor License for Prime Time Bar and Grill. d. Dedication of Right-Of-Way in Second Addition to Emerald Park, Replat of Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Dick Caldwell, President, Springfield Foundation for the Hult Center, 8~097 Chita, Springfield, spoke in support of the Springfield Foundation for the Hult Center. He also requested Council support and endorsement of the organization's mission. Mr. Caldwell provided Council with a copy of items discussed during his testimony. After Council discussion, it was agreed that Mayor Morrisette would write a letter stating endorsement and support for the Springfield Foundation for the Hult Center. The letter would not be on behalf of the Council. . 2. Senator Bill Dwyer, 5558 Thurston Road, spoke in support of the Springfield community and stated that as elected officials, the Council must be responsible to be courageous and not support the gaming proposal. . .; 3. Dave Jewett, 644 North A Street, representing the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the gaming proposal. He expressed concern regarding the social impacts, lands being removed from the tax role and the additional impact on police and fire services. He also stated that he hoped a proper process and procedure was followed to review the proposal properly and provide a forum for public input. 4. Joe Mathieu, 841 Diamond, spoke regarding the gaming proposal. He stated that he polled his neighbors and 19 were opposed the proposal and 1 was undecided. 5. Jean Hurst, 3179 Wayside Loop, representing Game Farm Neighbors Association, spoke in opposition of the gaming proposal and discussed the additional impacts it would have on community services. 6. Curtiss Greer, 2150 Laura, #96, spoke regarding the gaming proposal and felt that just because officials did not support the gaming proposal, it did not necessarily mean it was not a good idea. 7. Chris Mitchell, 357 North 9th Street, spoke in opposition of the gaming proposal. . 8. Chris Hainley, 1876 G Street, spoke in opposition of the gaming proposal. He felt this did not fit into the industrial area and did not fit the family oriented community of Springfield. . . . Regular Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 1995 Page 3 9. George TenEyck, 658 57th Street, #82, spoke in opposition of the gaming proposal. He felt this would bring in an undesirable element into the area and place an additional strain on community services. 10. Timothy Rose, 4 Lagoon Court, Gaming Consultant for the Confederated Tribes, spoke in support of the gaming proposal and discussed the need for the community to hear the potential resolution of issues and concerns raised. He also explained that the proposal would provide an economic benefit to the City of Springfield. 11. W.G. Willie Combs, 334 Scotts Glenn Drive, spoke in support of allowing the citizens of the community to make the decision regarding the gaming proposal. He explained that the majority of people he has talked with supported the proposal. COUNCIL RESPONSE I CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. City Recorder Eileen Stein entered into the public record correspondence from Dick Caldwell, , President, Springfield Foundation for the Hult Center, 88097 Chita, Springfield, requesting support for the Springfield Foundation for the Hult Center and requested Council support and endorsement of the organization's mission. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. City Recorder Eileen Stein entered into the public record correspondence from Mrs. Higgins, 5660 Daisy Street, #8, regarding question~ to consider when reviewing the proposal for. gamIng. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Appointments. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GAYLE DECKER, ALLEN GOLDMAN AND JAMES H. ORIGLlOSSO TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND o AGAINST. ;.. 1 f '" . . . Regular Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 1995 Page 4 II b. Arts Commission Appointment IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF LINDA HANSEN TO THE ARTS COMMISSION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Councilor Shaver announced that a Judiciary Committee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. 2. Mayor Morrisette reported on a Housing Policy Board meeting. He explained that the Board was being reorganized and new members have been appointed. The group was getting back to the idea of general strategy and policy rather than micro-managing the Eugene budget, which he objected to. That will now be done in a subcommittee. He also explained that the group was looking for ways to get Lane County involved in the process. 3. Norm Dahlquist was appointed to replace Councilor Shaver on the McKenzie Watershed Council. 4. Councilor Maine reported on the Sheriffs levy proposal. She explained that the Lane County Commissioners recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement between the two cities and the county for the criminal justice sy~tem. She explained that on December 18, 1995, she would be provide a report and recommendation on this matter. b. Other Business 1. Public Review Process for Proposed Gaming Facility in Gateway Area. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, THAT THE COUNCIL SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL ON DECEMBER 11,1995 AND HOLD A SECOND HEARING ON DECEMBER 18, WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF COUNCIL ACTION ON THIS DA TE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Siuslaw and Lower Umpqua made application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on November 21, 1995 for the Smiths Furniture site to be acquired and taken into trust for the purpose of conducting gaming as defined by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. City Manager Mike Kelly explained that the City of Springfield has 30 days to provide comments back to BIA. Mr. Kelly explained that a representative of the Confederated Tribes explained Council could contact the BIA and request an extension to the 30 day response period. The extension could allow for additional time to schedule public hearings and obtain additional information if needed. ~ '" . . . . Regular Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 1995 Page 5 By Council consensus, the City Manager was directed to contact the Bureau ofIndian Affairs and request an extension on response to the proposal, the extension time to be determined by staff. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO APPOINT COUNCILOR BURGE AND MAINE, TWO STAFF MEMBERS TO BE SELECTED BY THE CITY MANAGER, TO SERVE DURING THE INTERIM PERIOD, TO BE INVOLVED IN FACT FINDING, TO CONTINUE COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE TRIBE DURING THIS INTERIM PERIOD AND TO CONTINUE DIALOGUE, DELIBERATION AND FACT FINDING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Morrisette stated he was involved in this matter, has already contacted representatives and officials and would continue to be involved in the matter. BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Mike Kelly stated that two Council members could discuss items, as long as it was not for the purpose of providing Council with a recommendation. City Attorney Joe Leahy clarified that if an intent to negotiate was present, this would constitute a public meeting. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p.m. -'Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson g;/~ Bill Morrisette Mayor A~ Eileen Stein City Recorder f'