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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1996 Regular . . . '\,i/ - .. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, MAY 6, 1996 The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, May 6, 1996 at 7:05 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Also present were Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Tim Harold, 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. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Mayor Morrisette discussed the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay event held on Sunday, May 5, 1996 at Booth Kelly. 2. Mayor Morrisette read a proclamation declaring the month of May, 1996 as the month to increase the general public's awareness of sexual assault and local services to survivors. Cynthia Pappas, member of the Sexual Assault Services, provided Council with a poster regarding this proclamation. 3. Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi recognized Cheryl Peterson, Springfield Police Department, for 15 years of service to the City of Springfield. 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 a. Approval of March 1996, Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes a. April 8, 1996 - Tour of Housing Programs b. April 8, 1996 - Work Session c. April 15, 1996 - Work Session d. April 15, 1996 - Regular Meeting e. April 22, 1996 - Work Session City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 2 . 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 96-16 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-921: EASTHA VEN SUBDIVISION. b. RESOLUTION NO. 96-17 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-957: SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION NEAR THURSTON ROAD AND 72ND STREET, KORINEK PARTITIONS. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approve Liquor License Endorsements for the 1996-97 Renewal Period Including the Continuance of Existing Conditions Attached to the Certain Licensees by OLCC. . b. Approve Purchase of Mobile Radios, Portable Radios, and Pagers From the Oregon State Bid List. Clakamas Communications Holds the State Contract for Motorola Portable Radios and Pagers and Would Receive $38,880. Silke Communications Holds the State Contract for Kenwood Radios and Would Receive $7,920. Batteries and Accessories to be Purchased Less Expensively Outside the State List From Three Miscellaneous Vendors for $2,769. Purchases by the City From Oregon State Bid List is Exempt From City Bidding Requirements Pursuant to City Code Section 1-14-5(1). c. Approve Waiver of the Formal Bid Process for Construction and Installation of Shop Storage Bay Doors and Award a Bid to Commercial Metal Products in the Amount of $25,350. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. FY 96/97 One Year Action Plan of the Eugene/Springfield Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. City Planner Robin Johnson presented the staff report on this issue. The five year Eugene- Springfield Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development is a requirement of the federal government and is necessary for the cities of Eugene and Springfield to continue receiving funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. One Year Action Plans must be submitted to HUD each year and are designed to indicate how communities intend to fulfill the priorities established in the five year plan. . The 1996/97 One Year Action Plan must be approved by both the City of Springfield and the City of Eugene prior to submission to HUD. The document as distributed for a 30 day public comment period between April 1 and April 10, 1996. The Plan is due at HUD on May 15, 1996 and is scheduled for adoption by the Springfield City Council on May 6, 1996 and the Eugene City Council on May 13, 1996. The One Year Action Plan needs to include the City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 3 . CDBG and HOME funding allocations for the next year. The City of Springfield receives CDBG an entitlement community and HOME funds as a participant in a consortium agreement with the City of Eugene. CDBG funds are awarded to communities to carry out community development activities directed towards neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services. HOME funding is a housing block grant program allocated to communities to be used for rehabilitation, new construction, acquisition and tenant based rental assistance activities. The City has completed the allocation process for both CDBG and HOME programs. The CDBG and HOME projects adopted by the City Council on May will be inserted into the One Year Action Plan before it is submitted to HUD. 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 THE FY 96/97 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN OF THE EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR SUBMISSION TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE CDBG AND HOME FUNDING ALLOCATIONS ADOPTED PREVIOUSLY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . 2. CDAC Funding Recommendations for the 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Management Analyst Lynn Nakamura presented the staff report on this issue. The Community Development Advisory Committee has reviewed proposals and prepared funding recommendations for the 1996-97 CDBG Program for consideration by the City Council. The CDAC's funding recommendations are consistent with Springfield's local funding priorities and identified community development needs as documented in the Consolidated Housing Plan. Through the annual "request for proposal" process, the CDAC received a total of eleven proposals totaling $1,172,710. The CDAC recommends funding five programs and projects totaling $485,750, in addition to funding $239,250 for human services, planning and grant administration allowed by the grant regulations. All of the funding recommendations are summarized in the agenda item packet. At a Council work session on April 22, the CDAC funding recommendations were presented to Council at that time, Council made no changes to the funding recommendations. After the public hearing, Council may make changes to the funding recommendations, if necessary, and adopt the funding allocations for the 1996-97 CDBG Program. . Ms. Nakamura stated at the time of preparing the agenda item summary the final amount of Springfield's CDBG allocation for 1996-97 was not known due to Congressional delays. She reported that nationally, the CDBG budget had been reduced $50 million, which would City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 4 . result in a lower allocation to Springfield by HOD but she did not know yet what the actual allocation would be. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. Leslie Barnum, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, 2775 Cassinia Court, spoke in support of funding for Habitat for Humanity. 2. Mark Ripley, representing Centennial Elementary PTA/Playground Safety Committee, 57l West M Street, spoke in support of funding for the proposed Centennial Elementary playground project. 3. John Lively, 1186 West D Street, spoke in support of the Centennial playground proposal. 4. Linda Forbes, representing Centennial School, 1315 Aspen, spoke in support of the playground proposal. 5. Bradley Swank, 834 Raintree Way, spoke in support of the playground proposal. 6. Barry Sawyer, representing Family Resources, Inc., 2280 Oakmont Way, spoke in support of funding for this agency. . 7. Dan Desler, representing Family Resources, Inc., 622 South 57th Place, spoke in support of funding for this agency. 8. Dick Caldwell, 88097 Chita Loop, spoke in support of funding for the Alliance of the Mentally III Lane County. He supported the Lane Shelter Care request for funding for the Lane Stabilization and Rehabilitation Center. 9. Gary Cornelius, 260 North 22nd Street, spoke in support of comments made by Mr. Caldwell and support the Lane Stabilization and Rehabilitation Center project. 10. Phillip Andrus, 584 City View Blvd., spoke in support of the Centennial playground proposal. 11. Alisa Carrillo, 488 West M, representing the Springfield Community Development Corporation, spoke in support of West M Street improvement project. 12. Bill Eikenberry, 2380 N A #3, spoke in support of the Lane Shelter Care proposal. 13. Susan Ban, Lane Shelter Care, 2125 Narvana, Eugene, spoke in support of the Lane Stabilization and Rehabilitation Center project. . 14. Correspondence was received from Barry Sawyer, LCSW, President/CEO, Family Resources, Inc., 2280 Oakmont Way, Eugene, in support of funding for Family Resources Inc. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 5 . Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. Councilor Shaver discussed the process used by the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) to review and prioritize funding requests. He discussed the option to consider St. Vincent dePaul and Lane Shelter Care if the opportunity was available for funding. He explained Habitat for Humanity leverage was large and the project could provide a great community service. Councilor Burge agreed with Councilor Shaver. He felt this was a difficult issue to address and stated it was comforting to know you can help many, but is difficult when you are not able to support each and every request. Councilor Ballew recognized and expressed appreciation for the efforts of the community members in the audience. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT THE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE 1996-97 CDBG PROGRAM. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. HOME Funding Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 1996-97. . Housing Program Specialist Kevin Ko presented the staff report on this issue. The Springfield HOME Review Committee met on April 16, 1996 to review eight proposals for 1996 HOME Program funding assistance. All eight proposals are being recommended for funding. The Committee's recommendations are consistent with HOME Program Guidelines and identified housing needs and goals for Springfield, as documented in the Consolidated Housing Plan. The primary purpose of the federally funded HOME Program is to develop viable communities by providing decent, safe and affordable housing for persons of low and very low income. Due to federal budget discussions, the exact amount of the 1996 HOME Program funds being allocated to the City of Springfield has not yet been established.. HUD has projected that 1996 HOME Program allocations will be roughly equivalent to 1995 allocations, which for Springfield was $339,900. Based on these HUD projections, plus $91,090 in program income and unallocated funds from previous years, the total proposed HOME Program Budget is estimated to be $430,990. The Springfield HOME Review Committee has completed its review, and is recommending eight proposals totaling $357,000 for Council's approval; $179,500 as granted funds and $177,500 as loaned funds. The committee's recommendations strive to meet both the immediate and long term goals of Springfield, and to maximize the benefit of the HOME funds invested in the community. The committee is also recommending $30,000 be allocated to the Springfield Home Ownership Program (SHOP), $39,900 be provided for grant administration and $10,000 be set aside for unanticipated cost overruns. . City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 6 . Mr. Ko reported that at the time of preparing the agenda item summary, the exact amount of HOME allocation for Springfield had not been known. He reported that he did not expect Springfield's allocation to change. In response to a question by Councilor Maine, Mr. Ko explained HOME regulations and explained a lump sum of funding could not be provided to the client, the funds had to be administered through the City of Springfield. Councilor Burge discussed security deposits and Mr. Ko explained these funds could not be used for first and last month deposits. He eXplained that page 2-5 of the attachment explained the funds could only be used for a security deposit. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. Anne Williams, 2055 Elanco, Eugene, representing St. Vincent de Paul, thanked the HOME Advisory Committee for its efforts. 2. Leslie Barnum, representing Habitat for Humanity, 2775 Cassina Court, spoke in support of the home ownership program. She discussed home ownership opportunities that are. made available because of funding. She discussed the success of the HOME program. 3. Diane DiVillers, representing ARC of Lane County, spoke in support of their project. . 4. John Van Landingham 335 North Grand, member of the HOME Advisory Committee, spoke in support of efforts by the Committee. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT THE SPRINGFIELD HOME REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 1996 HOME INVESTMENT PAR1NERSHIP PROGRAM. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Council recessed at 8: 15 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m. 4. Liens for Public Improvements to Serve Sports Way Road North ofInternational Way and Vicinity, Project 1-786. ORDINANCE NO. 5821 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET. SANITARY SEWER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO SPORTS WAY ROAD. NORTH OF INTERNA TIONAL WAY, AND VICINITY. PROJECT 1 - 786. IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY. OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The City has completed a local improvement project including installation of street, sanitary sewer and drainage improvements to serve Sports Way Road, from north ofInternational Way and vicinity, City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 7 . project # 1- 786. The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties for this project in the amount of$85,906.73. The ordinance contains an emergency clause which is being used because staff would like to enter the liens on the city docket as soon as possible. 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 THE ORDINANCE NO. 5821. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. Liens for Construction of Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Improvements North of Harlow Road, in and West of Pheasant Street, and Vicinity, Project 1-857. ORDINANCE NO. 5822 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER TRUNK LINE IMPROVEMENTS NORTH OF HARLOW ROAD. IN AND WEST OF PHEASANT STREET. AND VICINITY. PROJECT 1-857. IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY. OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The City has completed construction of sanitary sewer trunk line improvements north of Harlow Road, in and West of Pheasant Street, and vicinity, project # 1-857. The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties for this project in the amount of $114,582.40. The ordinance contains an emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon adoption. The emergency clause is being used because staff would like to enter the liens on the city docket as soon as possible. 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 THE ORDINANCE NO. 5822. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6.. Liens for Public Improvements to Serve Gateway Street, From Beltline to Interstate 5, ^ Including 500 Feet East on Game Farm Road, and the Widening ofInternational Way for 500 Feet, and Vicinity, Project 1-864. . ORDINANCE NO. 5823 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET WIDENING. PAVING. CURBS AND GUTTERS. SIDEWALKS. DRAINAGE. STREET TREES. LIGHTING. TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND STRIPING. TO SERVE GATEWAY STREET. FROM BELTLINE TO INTERSTATE 5, INCLUDING 500 FEET EAST ON GAME FARM ROAD. AND THE WIDENING OF INTERNATIONAL WAY FOR 500 FEET, AND VICINITY. PROJECT 1-864. IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY. OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 8 . Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The City has completed a local improvement project to serve Gateway Street, from Beltline to Interstate 5, including 500 feet east on Game Farm Road, and the widening ofInternational Way for 500 feet, and vicinity, project # 1-864. The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties for this project in the amount of $555, 138.85. The ordinance contains an emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon adoption. The emergency clause is being used because staff would like to enter the liens on the city docket as soon as possible. Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. 1. Danny Bivens, representing Roberts Motor Co., 550 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, spoke in opposition of the liens for street improvements. He felt the assessment was not justified. He also supported Mr. Stalick's position on this matter. 2. Henry Stalick, 1644 Victorian Way, Eugene, spoke in opposition of the proposed assessments. He felt the assessments should be reduced. He also referenced comments made in his correspondence provided to Council. . 3. Chuck Larson, discussed the property at 3520 Gateway Street. They felt the improvements did not increase his property value and that the assessment constituted a tax. He felt the charges were disproportionate also. 4. Joseph Tokatly, 732 West 6th Avenue, Eugene, spoke regarding the cost of improvements. City Recorder Eileen Stein entered the following correspondence into the record: 1. Correspondence from Henry and Jeanne Stalick, 1644 Victorian Way, Eugene, regarding Game Farm Road to Gateway, sidewalks and bike paths, and regarding a proposed reduction to this proposed assessment. 2. Correspondence from Joseph Tokatly, 732 West 6th Avenue, Eugene, regarding the cost of improvements. 3. Correspondence from Bob DuMilieu, Vice President/Area Manager, Western Bank, PO Box 7128, Eugene, requesting reconsideration of assessment fees. 4. Correspondence from Charles Larson, Sunset Investments L TD, PO Box 10667, Eugene, expressing opposition to the proposed assessment fees for street improvements. Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing. . In response to questions from Councilor Shaver, City Engineer AI Peroutka discussed the review process and assessment of the project. He also discussed improvement agreements, design review and cost saving options. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 9 . Councilor Burge asked about notification of property owners regarding the estimated assessment cost. Mr. Peroutka explained property owners were notified in September, 1994. He explained Mr. Stalick did appear during a public hearing and voiced his concerns then. Councilor Shaver stated Mr. Stalick had estimated costs ofthe assessment. Councilor Shaver discussed property values and improvements to the area. Councilor Maine shared concerns raised by Councilor Shaver and stated that things that should not be included in the project were not. She discussed improvements and that proper notification was provided. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE NO. 5823. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7. Liens for Public Improvements to Serve T Street, 10th Street East 850 Feet, and Vicinity, Project 1-914. . Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The City has completed a local improvement project to serve T Street, 10th Street East 850 feet and vicinity, project 1- 914. The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the properties for this project in the amount of $86,611.31. The ordinance contains an emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon adoption. The emergency clause is being used because we would like tot enter the liens on the City docket as soon as possible. ORDINANCE NO. 5824 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LIENS FOR INST ALLA TION OF ASPHALT PAVING. CURBS AND GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND DRAINAGE INLETS, TO SERVE T STREET. 10TH STREET EAST 850 FEET AND VICINITY. PROJECT 1-914. IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY. OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 THE ORDINANCE NO. 5824. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8. Proposed Ordinance Setting Regional and Local Sewer User Fees for FY 96/97. ORDINANCE NO.5 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING SEWER AND DRAINAGE CHARGES INCLUDING RATES AND AMENDING SECTION 3-3-3 OF THE SPRINGFIELD CODE 1965 (FIRST READING). . Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Morrisette continued the public hearing to June 3, 1996. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 10 . Environmental Program Manager Gary Colwell presented the staff report on this issue. Current user fees for local and regional sanitary and local storm sewers were adopted by the Council on June 5, 1995. Due to changes in the regional rate structure, a new schedule of local and regional fees for the next year needs to be in effect by July 1, 1996. Mr. Colwell reported that this issue had been presented to and discussed by Council during the earlier work session this evening. Mayor Morrisette explained MWMC would consider this item again on May 16, 1996, which is why the public hearing was being continued to June 3. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Councilor Shaver, announced that Springfield High School would be presenting the musical South Pacific and encouraged Council members to attend. 2. Michael Farthing, representing Neste Resins, PO Box 1147, spoke regarding the proposed termination of the Springwood tax exemption status. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS . BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Bicycle Committee Appointment Councilor Burge discussed the need to have a recommendation from the Bicycle Committee for appointments in the future. City Recorder Eileen Stein commented that the new procedure would be incorporated into future appointment processes. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO APPOINT JAMES BOLIVAR TO THE SPRINGFIELD BICYCLE COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports . 1. Councilor Shaver reported on a recent SWPIC meeting. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 11 . b. Other Business 1. City Recorder Eileen Stein reminded Council of the joint elected officials meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at 7:00 p.m, at Harris Hall. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Proposed Termination of Spring wood's Property Tax Exemption. Management Analyst Lynn Nakamura presented the staff report on this issue. RESOLUTION NO. 96-18 - A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE SPRINGWOOD. INC.' S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION THROUGH THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD'S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR NEW LOW-INCOME ELDERLY RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM. . Management Analyst Lynn Nakamura presented the staff report on this issue. On June 21, 1993, the City Council granted Springwood, Inc. a 20 year property tax exemption of $100,000 annually for the construction of 429 units of very low income elderly housing in the area of 29th and Main Streets. ORS 307.515 through 307.537 and Ordinance #5667 provide authority for the City to terminate the property tax exemption if construction of the housing units is not completed within two years after the date of Council approval. Nearly three years have gone by and the construction of housing units on the Springwood site is not completed. According to ORS 307.527, the City is required to give notice of the proposed termination of the property tax exemption if construction of the housing units is not completed within two years after the date of Council approval. On April 2, 1996, Council adopted a resolution of findings for the termination of Springwood's property tax exemption. After the resolution was adopted, the Springwood property owners received a 20 day notice of the City's intent to terminate the property tax exemption. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the property owners with an opportunity to show cause as to why the exemption should not be terminated. After hearing from the property owners, if Council decides to proceed with termination, a resolution of termination would be adopted. If Council decides to extend Springwood' s property tax exemption, Council would direct staff to prepare a resolution for extension, which would be considered at the May 20 regular meeting. Mayor Morrisette invited the following persons to speak: l. Al Johnson, representing Springwood, Inc., 767 Willamette, #203, Eugene, spoke in support of the tax exemption for Springwood, Inc. He discussed the approval process, obstacles and difficulties for financing. He discussed the assessment financing costs and other issues related to the project. . 2. Dan Desler, representing Springwood, Inc., 715 Sand Avenue, Eugene, spoke regarding the project. He discussed the benefits of the project. He discussed the net effect which . . . . ( 1 .. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 12 will result in the termination of the tax exemption status. He also discussed the impact on the elderly. He agreed with comments made by Mr. Johnson. He requested Council remove the restriction to elderly only if the tax exemption is removed. Councilor Maine felt everyone would be served well by terminating the exemption. She felt allowances would be made if construction had started. She felt the proposal had changed significantly over the past few years. She felt things should not be tied up longer than what was fair. She felt it would be good to reopen the application process. Councilor Shaver stated the original agreement was two years for substantial completion and it has now been three years without any construction started. He felt Council needed to be fair and consistent. The money that would be set aside for tax exempt status and relief to be passed to low income families would not go away. It has been tied up for three years now. It was time to make that money available to everyone to apply for. Mayor Morrisette agreed with option number 1 stated in the agenda item summary. Ms. Nakamura discussed the process if Springwood, Inc. were to reapply. Councilor Burge supported the housing concept and recognized housing needs of the community. He felt the Council had an obligation to the community. Councilor Beyer supported the project and hoped they reapplied for the project. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 96-18. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Other Business a. Council discussed changes to committee assignments and requested that the assignment roster be updated. The assignments are: Urban Forestry Advisory Committee - Maureen Maine Southern WilIamette Private Industry Council. - Greg Shaver Intergovernmental Human Services Committee - Anne Ballew Budget Committee - Stu Burge Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority - Maureen Maine BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY . . . ~ 't ,.. City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1996 - Page 13 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson ~?1~ Mayor Attest: ~ Eileen Stein City Recorder