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City of Springfield
Regular Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1994
The city of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City
Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Tuesday, January 18,
1994, at 7:15 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Beyer, Shaver, Walters, Schanz and
Maine. Councilor Burge was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager
Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy,
City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Secretary Julie Wilson and members
of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rev. Buddy Bradley, Wayside Open Bible.
ORDER OF BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
By Council consensus, Business from the City Attorney would be addressed at
this time.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
1. Sony Optical Disc Manufacturing Facility.
City Attorney Joe Leahy explained that the Sony Corporation of America
announced plans to build a new optical disc manufacturing center in
Springfield. The new center is designed as a full-service facility for the
manufacturing of optical discs.
The company will invest approximately $115 million, over two phases, into
an optical disc manufacturing center to be located on thirty-eight acres
within the McKenzie Gateway Special Light Industrial (SLI) site. Initial
employment will be approximately 300 people with likely expansion to 1,000
jobs within thirty-six months. In addition, the company will own forty-six
adjacent acres for future expansion.
In return for this investment and the creation of family wage jobs, the
public agencies will contribute funding to service over 130 acres of the
SLI site which will allow the siting of the Sony development, Quality
Bowling, and other future uses.
City Attorney Joe Leahy provided Council with a detailed presentation on
the option agreements and the costs associated with the agreements.
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He explained that the Council was asked to formally approve these
agreements which were presented for Council consideration during the
Executive Session held earlier in the day at 7:00 a.m.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND RATIFY THE MEMORANDUM OF
MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING (MOMU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND SONY CORPORATION, WHICH IS
A NON-BINDING DECLARATION OF INTENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES INVOLVED. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND RATIFY THE FOLLOWING OPTION
AGREEMENTS:
1. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 4, 1994, FROM G. H. FROEMMING AND
COLLEEN F. FROEMMING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, AN
UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST, AND ROBERT BAECHER, AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF
INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON, TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT TO BUSINESS FOR SITING IN THE SPRINGFIELD
SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SITE. THE AMOUNT OF THE OPTION PAYMENT WAS
$500.
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SONY CORPORATION. IN THE
EVENT OF EXERCISE BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE
PROPERTY SHALL BE $441,829.
2.
OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 5, 1994, FROM G. H. FROEMMING AND
COLLEEN F. FROEMMING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY THE TENANTS BY THE
ENTIRETY, AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST, AND ROBERT BAECHER, AN
UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON, TO THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT TO BUSINESS FOR SITING IN
THE SPRINGFIELD SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SITE. THIS AMOUNT OF THE
OPTION PAYMENT WAS $500.
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SONY CORPORATION. IN THE
EVENT OF EXERCISE BY SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE
PROPERTY SHALL BE $165,000. IN ADDITION, THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
RELOCATION COSTS TO MOVE THE TENANT.
3. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 1994, BETWEEN ERIC D. WICKLUND AND
DORCAS L. WICKLUND, AS TRUSTEES OF WICKLUND LIVING TRUST, DATED
OCTOBER 1, 1991, TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SONY
CORPORATION. THE OPTION PRICE IS $1,000.
IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION, THE
PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $108,000. CITY IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENT COSTS NORTH OF
CORPORATE WAY CUL-DE-SAC BULB.
4. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 7, 1994, BETWEEN BARBARA A. SHIDEK AND
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE
OPTION PRICE IS $500.
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IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION OR THE CITY
AND CONVEYANCE TO SONY CORPORATION, THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE
PROPERTY SHALL BE $140,000. IN ADDITION, RELOCATION LAWS APPLICABLE
TO THE CITY WILL RESULT IN OTHER EXPENSES, $25,000 TO $30,000.
5.
OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 1994, BETWEEN HAROLD E. RICE AND
LEONA M. RICE AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE 12-ACRE SITE FOR
ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE OPTION IS
$500.
IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION, THE
PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $45,000. PER ACRE, FOR
APPROXIMATELY PLUS OR MINUS 12 ACRES.
6. OPTION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 1994, BETWEEN HAROLD E. RICE AND
LEONA M. RICE AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE 17.6-ACRE SITE FOR
ASSIGNMENT TO SONY CORPORATION. THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE OPTION IS
$500.
IN THE EVENT OF EXERCISE OF THE OPTION BY SONY CORPORATION, THE
PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE $20,500. PER ACRE, OF WHICH
THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 7.5 ACRES AND SONY CORPORATION IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR 10.1 ACRES.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
The Mayor and Council recognized the City Attorney's Office and city staff
for their assistance with this project. City Manager Mike Kelly was
also recognized for his vision and efforts in pursuing this project.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO ADOPT
THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
a. Approval of the November, 1993 Disbursements for Approval.
2. Minutes
a. January 3, 1994 - Regular Session.
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 94-1 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-794: 8TH STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, G STREET NORTH TO HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY, AND VICINITY,
FROM GELCO CONSTRUCTION CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,418.02.
b.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-2 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-848: 58TH
STREET OVERLAY AND BASE REPAIR, FROM EUGENE SAND & GRAVEL, INC., IN
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THE AMOUNT OF $139,853.22.
4IIt 4. Other Routine Matters
a. Motion to Confirm the Appointment of Bob Duey as Finance Director.
b. Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Fastop Grocery, Located at 4605
Main Street.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Budget Transfer and Supplemental Budget Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-3 - A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING GENERAL
FUND GRANTS; REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND; AND
TRANSFERRING AND RE-APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE STREET, SEWER OPERATIONS,
VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUNDS.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-4 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 CITY BUDGET.
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Acting Finance Director Pat Coleman presented a staff report on this issue
and answered questions of Council. Several times throughout the fiscal
year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the budget to reflect
needed changes in planned activities, to recognize new revenues such as
grants or to make other required adjustments.
The City Council is asked to approve the regular budget transfer resolution
and the supplemental budget resolution.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 94-3 AND 94-4. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF
5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Hospital Facility Authority Refunding and Revenue Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON, APPROVING OF HOSPITAL REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 1994 (MCKENZIE WILLAMETTE HOSPITAL PROJECT) BY THE HOSPITAL FACILITY
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON.
City Recorder Eileen Stein presented a staff report on this issue. The
Hospital Facility Authority of the city of Springfield is seeking approval
of a resolution approving refunding and revenue bonds, following the public
hearing. International Revenue Code requires public approval prior to the
issuance of bonds for hospital facilities.
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Ms. Stein introduced Howard Rankin, Hospital Facility Authority Bond
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Council and Joe Burrows, Hospital Facility Authority Bond Underwriter. Mr.
Rankin and Mr. Burrows were available to answer questions of Council.
Ms. Stein also explained that comments prepared by Councilor Burge were
included in the Council Agenda Item Summary packet. Ms. Stein stated that
Councilor Burge was the Council liaison to the Hospital Facility Authority.
Mayor Morrisette also introduced Larry Thorp, Legal Council to the Hospital
Facilities Authority Board.
Mr. Thorp discussed the benefits provided to the community through this
process. He explained that this would provide tax exempt financing to the
hospital and that this keeps the cost down for the hospital and there is no
risk or expense to the city.
Mr. Thorp discussed the small increase included in the resolution and
explained this was for new computer equipment.
Mr. Thorp also explained that the resolution was for under $17 million and
that three years of bonds were not included in the refinancing. He stated
that it could be more cost effective to refinance the three years of bonds
as well. Mr. Thorp wanted Council to be aware of this just in case the
item was brought back to Council to approve refinancing of the larger
amount, which which would include the other bonds.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-5. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Joan Daisv, 961 S. 32nd Street, stated that she felt the city's amber
street lights were objectionable. She also requested that as the city
replace street lights, that they not replace them with the amber lights.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
None.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence From Wayne Hill, Chair, and Joseph Minato, Vice-Chair, East
Alton Baker Park Citizen Planning Committee, Supporting the City's Efforts
to Relocate the Training Site for Project Safe Run.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
2.
Correspondence From Keith Evans, 1286 S. 59th Street, Requesting a Variance
for the Lightweight Portable Cover Over His Motorhome, Located on an
Easement Which is Part of His Property.
Mayor Morrisette commented on this issue. He requested that staff further
review this issue and report back to Council.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE AND FOR STAFF TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. Correspondence From Jim Sahr, PO Box 372, Encouraging the Library to
Refrain From Regulating the Use of R-Rated Material.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
4.
Correspondence From Dede McCluskey, 39013 Easton Lane, and 19 Additional
Citizens, Supporting Council Action Which Amends the City Library Video
Check-out Policy, Prohibiting Minors Under the Age of 16 From Checking Out
R-Rated Videos From the Library.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
5.
Correspondence from Mike Rogers, 5335 Daisy, Space 139, Requesting a Repeal
of Article 36 of the Springfield Development Code.
Council was provided with a memorandum dated January 18, 1994, to Susan
Daluddung, from Greg Mott, in response to the letter from Mr. Rogers.
a. Mike Roqers, 5335 Daisy, Space 139, spoke in support of his request
and provided Council with related photographs. He explained that both
he and property owner Mike McCarthy did not feel that the public was
properly notified regarding the creation of Article 36 and its
limitations for placing existing mobilehomes on lots. He also
explained that the subdivision he desired to move his mobilehome onto
has been in existence since 1979. He further explained that his
mobilehome was newer than 80% of the mobilehomes currently located at
the subdivision.
b. Mike McCarthv, 2080 Harbor Drive, spoke in supported some comments
made by Mr. Rogers. He discussed exempt status of the Development
Code and questioned if this particular issue should fall within the
exempt status of the Development Code.
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Councilor Shaver provided Council with history and background on this
issue. Councilor Shaver was well informed on this issue since he
previously served on the Planning Commission.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
This issue would be brought back to Council on February 22, 1994.
BIDS
None.
ORDINANCES
None.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments.
a. Library Board Appointment.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY
WALTERS, TO REAPPOINT JOANNE ARNOLD TO THE LIBRARY
YEAR TERM WHICH WOULD EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 1997.
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
COUNCILOR
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councilor Walters discussed the process advertising vacancies on
board, committee and commissions. After Council discussion, it was
agreed that even if the incumbent was re-applying for the position,
the news release would not state this information. Council felt that
by advertising that an incumbent would reapply, it may discourage
others from applying.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Councilor Schanz attended a Human Rights Commission meeting. He explained
that the Commission was in the process of revising the bylaws. He also
discussed the nonexistence of a "charge" statement for the Commission.
Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi explained that the Commission charge
was described in the ordinance which created the Commission. Mr. Grimaldi
acknowledged that the need for a "charge" statement has been raised before.
2. Councilor Walters discussed the Council Chamber Room voting display board.
Currently yes votes are displayed in green, no votes are displayed in red.
He questioned if the words "yes" and "no" could be added at the top of the
display columns. Staff would check into this.
3. Councilor Walters questioned the city's readiness for an earthquake. City
Manager Mike Kelly explained that Management Analyst Dixie Huffman was
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involved in the development of a city-wide disaster & emergency plan. This
item would be scheduled for Council review during a work session.
4. Councilor Walters discussed the site north of Goodyear and the old gas
station previously located at Mohawk and Centennial Streets. He felt that
the sites should be screened in. He felt that the locations were an
eyesore. City Manager Mike Kelly explained that Councilor Walters had
previously raised these issues and that the items are currently under
review and staff would respond.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None.
ADJOURNMENT
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:16 P.M.
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