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City of Springfield
Regular Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1994
The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City
Council Chamber, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, August 15,
1994, at 7:15 p.m., with Council President Stu Burge presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Councilors Beyer, Shaver, Walters, Burge, Maine and Schanz. Mayor
Morrisette was absent (excused). Also present were Acting City
Manager/Assistant City Manager/City Recorder Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney
Joe Leahy, Communications Manager Mike Moskovitz, Administrative Aide Julie
Wilson and members of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilor Burge.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Mr. Rodney Harrison, Police Department, was scheduled to be recognized for
15 years of service to the City of Springfield but was on duty and unable
to attend the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, TO ADOPT
THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
a. Approval of the June, 1994 Disbursements for Approval.
b. Approval of the July, 1994 Disbursements for Approval.
2. Minutes
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July 5, 1994
July 5, 1994
July 11, 1994
July 11, 1994
- Work Session Meeting
- Regular Session Meeting
- Work Session Meeting
- Continued Regular Meeting of July 5, 1994
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 94-40 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-760:
42ND STREET STORM SEWER (WOOD PRODUCTS CREDIT UNION) .
b. RESOLUTION NO. 94-41 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-805: 28TH -
31ST STREET CONNECTOR, MARCOLA ROAD TO U STREET, FROM WILDISH PAVING
CO.. IN THE AMOUNT OF $520,737.63.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-42 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-812:
ASH CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 94-43 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-862:
OAKDALE STREET IMPROVEMENTS; GRANADA SUBDIVISION TO PHEASANT STREET.
e. RESOLUTION NO. 94-44 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-869:
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN GATEWAY STREET AT SMITH'S HOME
FURNISHINGS.
f. RESOLUTION NO. 94-45 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-884:
56TH STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS; A STREET TO 250 FEET NORTH.
g. RESOLUTION NO. 94-46 - A RESOLUTION REPRESENTING THAT THE CITY DOES
NOT PLAN TO ISSUE MORE THAN $10,000,000 OF QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT DEBT
DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1994.
4. . Other Routine Matters
a. Approval of the June, 1994 Quarterly Updated Financial Reports.
b. Approve Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Grocery Carts #4,
Located at 456 Harlow Road.
c. Approve Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Mazatlan Mexican
Restaurant, Located at 1507 Centennial Blvd.
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Approve Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Round Table Pizza,
Located at 5547 Main Street.
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Approve Endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for Scotty's Tavern,
Located at 1714 Main Street.
f. Approve Bid Award for Project 1-857: Harlow/Pheasant Sanitary Sewage
Collection System, to Dan D. Allsup Contractor, Inc., in the Amount of
$549,286.
g. Grant permission for Walt's Concrete to Perform Construction Work at
Night During their Concrete Paving Operations on International Way and
Deadmond Ferry/Game Farm Road.
h. Approve the Payment of $31,037 to the Willamalane Park and Recreation
District to be Used for the Purchase of Park Land in the South
Thurston Hills.
i. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Quality
Bowling, Inc., to Lease 12,340 Sq. Ft., Part E - East, at Booth Kelly
Center.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Amendments to Article 2, 18, 20 and 21 of the Springfield Development Code
- City of Springfield, Applicant Jo. No. 94-06-133.
ORDINANCE NO. 5753 - AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE 18 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,
ARTICLE 20 LMI, HI AND SHI INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, AND ARTICLE 21 SLI
SPECIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Planning Manager Greg Mott presented the staff report on this issue. The
amendments contained in the ordinance have been recommended by the Planning
Commission to bring the Development Code into Compliance with the
Metropolitan Area General Plan and as a means to implement several top
priority Council goals intended to streamline the development process and
diversify the economic base of Springfield.
The following summarizes the proposed Code amendments:
1. Definitions will be provided for Industrial Parks and Business Parks.
2. Temporary sales or display will be allowed to occupy excess parking
spaces in commercial zones.
3. A single dwelling unit will be allowed on commercial property.
4. Some uses allowed in commercial zones will be allowed in the Light
Medium Industrial (LMI) zone.
5.
The Special Light Industrial (SLI) designation will be changed to
Campus Industrial (CI) to comply with the amended Metro Plan
designation.
Mr. Mott provided Council with a handout. The handout included a specific
list of uses to be allowed in the LMI zone.
Councilor Burge opened the public hearing.
1. Art West, 1006 Lochaven, representing Child Fitness Center, stated he
was available to answer any questions for Council and was in support
of the proposal.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5753 AND REVISE THE WORDS SHOOTING RANGE TO SHOOTING
AREA. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Sale of Property Along Quarry Road.
Mr. Moskovitz announced this public hearing was postponed.
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BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Jesse Waymire, 1663 Kings, Eugene, property owner of 1217 R Street,
discussed a proposed development near his property and problems associated
with parking. The proposed parking for the development was 1-1/2 spaces
per unit and he felt this was inadequate. He also stated two parking
spaces per unit, at a minimum, were needed. He explained the proposed
development would provide 13 spaces and one handicap visitor space for the
nine units. Mr. Waymire thought 18 parking spaces were needed and he urged
Council to consider changing the Development Code parking requirements to
two spaces per unit.
2. Jack Waymire, 339 Cainbridge, support comments made by Jesse Waymire.
Planning Manager Greg Mott explained the proposed nine unit development did
meet current parking allocations and was in compliance with the current
development Code.
3. Al Kinq, 36890 Edgehill Road, President of the United Soccer Association,
presented Council with an update on the soccer field project and also
requested additional Room Tax funding for the project. Mr. King explained
the United Soccer Association raised approximately $120,000 in in-kind
services. He also stated the Association was scheduled to mark grain lines
for the facility on August 27th. They would like to have the site
completed by October 1, prior to the rainy season. The project will take
about 9,000 tons of sand. Bob McDonald explained the the design goal was
to build a high-quality facility. Mr. McDonald discussed the design aspect
of the project, ground drainage, soil, material layering to support the
grass and roots, maintenance for the proper amount of ground moisture and
nutrients.
Mr. King stated the Association still needed $45,000 to construct the
high-quality facility. The Association was requesting an additional
$20,000 from Room Tax funds if available and a formal request would be
presented to Council in the future.
Lee Beyer, 1439 Lawnridge, representing the United Soccer Association, felt
the facility would be maintained well and would be a draw for tournaments.
He felt this project was supported by hospitality providers. He also
explained the United Soccer Association wants to plant grass by October so
the fields are ready for next season.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Wildish Land Co., PO Box 7428, Eugene, Requesting
Removal of Their Request for Council Support For Amending the
Eugene-Springfield Urban Growth Boundary to Incorporate Land Owned by
Wildish Land Co., Adjacent to Mt. Pisgah.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
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Correspondence from Bruce Berg, Filbert Festival Chairman, PO Box 480,
Commending Council for Holding Fast to the Gateway Low-Density Upscale Home
Vision and Also Provided Council with an Update Regarding the Filbert
Festival Request for Proposal (RFP) Process and Duke's Sound and Lights.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
3. Correspondence from Joe Leahy, Springfield Chamber of Commerce President
and Jean DeYoung, Springfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President,
PO Box 155, Transmitting the Report Regarding the Joint Vision for
Transportation in the Metropolitan Area.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, 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
None.
ORDINANCES
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1. An Ordinance Levying Assessments for project 1-847.
ORDINANCE NO. 5754 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET AND SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS ON ASTER STREET, EAST OF 58TH STREET AND VICINITY (1-847, IN
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Finance Manager Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. The
City has completed a local improvement project including street and sewer
improvements on Aster Street, East of 58th Street and vicinity (project
1-847). The Council is requested to adopt the ordinance assessing the
properties for this project in the amount of $39,492.77. The ordinance
contains an emergency clause which makes it effective immediately upon
adoption. The emergency clause is being used so staff can enter the liens
on the City of Springfield docket as soon as possible.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 5754. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Initiate Annexation of Territory to the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-47 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REOUESTING A DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE AND
EXTRATERRITORIAL EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER AND WATER.
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City Planner Mel Oberst presented the staff report on this issue. The
property owner requested annexation in order to develop property in north
Springfield for single family residential use and a consent to annex was
signed by the owner. An extension of sanitary sewer and water and a fire
protection contract will allow development of the property.
The City Council is authorized by ORS 199.490(2) (B) to initiate annexation
upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the electors
registered in the territory proposed to be annexed and written consent from
owners of more than half the land in the territory proposed to be annexed.
The subject property owners, Dennis Wartenbee et. al., signed a consent to
annex. The property is proposed to be improved with approximately 16
estate lots. The fully improved value of the property will not be on the
Lane County Assessment and Tax Role for a number of years. Delaying the
effective date until January 2, 1998 assures the City of capturing the full
improvement value in the tax base for a majority of the lots in the
development. The Springfield Development Code requires that dry line
sewers be installed in the development in anticipation of connection to
public sewers in the future. The City intends to install a sewer trunk on
North 19th Street and extend it to Yolanda Street in 1997, when Lane County
improves the street. This request petitions the Commission to allow the
extension of sewer and connection to the sewer lines serving the subject
lots.
Councilor Shaver discussed the streets being annexed prior to annexing the
lot. Mr. Oberst further answered questions of Council and discussed the
long-range plans for annexation.
Councilor Burge discussed the street being annexed prior to the lots. He
felt the City would be annexing the streets for maintenance and repair for
patrol prior to annexing the lot abutting the property. He discussed the
fact that the City would not receive any revenue but would be providing
police protection to the curb and the City would also be taking on the
responsibility of maintaining the streets prior to those lots and improved
lots being annexed.
Council further discussed this issue in detail. Council also discussed the
need to further review the issue of annexation during a work session.
1. Tim Hanley, representing Rainbow Water District, PO Box 8, spoke in
support of Resolution No. 94-47 with one exception. He explained the
Rainbow Water District is an urban service provider in the urban
fringe area and north and west Springfield. He raised concerns
regarding fire protection services. He recommended this property be
annexed to the Rainbow Water District for the interim period until the
effective annexation date, then the responsibility be transferred to
the City. He stated all 15 lots would be covered under fire
protection upon annexation to Rainbow Water District.
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Development Services Director Susan Daluddung provided additional
information regarding the annexation\partitioning process and
placement of property in a special districts.
City Attorney Joe Leahy explained the process by which the City would
execute fire service contract with each of the homeowners/residents,
is provided under the law. Mr. Leahy stated if Council had concerns
in terms of departure from past practice, this item should be
rescheduled and receive additional staff response.
Ms. Daluddung explained the developer was trying to resolve the issue
for some time and wanted to begin development. She stated if Council
takes action this evening, a Boundary Commission hearing can be held
on October 4, 1994. If Council does not take action this evening, the
developer will not be scheduled for a Boundary Commission hearing
until December.
Council discussed service areas, SDC charges and Springfield Utility
Board concerns. Mr. Hanley responded to comments made by Council.
Councilor Shaver suggested annexation issues be discussed during the
Joint meetings with both Rainbow Water District and Springfield
Utility Board.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-47. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Councilor Walters discussed the wildish Company proposal. He stated he was
surprised about comments printed in the paper stating Council was opposed
to annexation. He explained this comment was made by Mayor Morrisette,
representing the City. Councilor Walters stated he did not recall the
Council going on record regarding the Wildish Land development proposal.
Councilor Burge discussed the Mayor making decisions about what the Council
will or will not do. He stated the Council represents the community and
the Council has voting authority and the Mayor does not. He did not want
the Mayor making decisions for him and he explained the article stated
Wildish was told there was no chance of development occurring. Councilor
Burge explained a presentation has not been made to the Council. Councilor
Walters would like wildish to discuss this issue with the Council at a
future meeting. Ms. Daluddung stated she could arrange a meeting. She
also explained City staff was not invited to previous the meetings.
Council President Burge requested a letter be drafted for his signature to
Wildish from the Council. He requested that the letter explain Council has
not taken any formal action regarding the proposal, no conclusions have
been made and the Mayor's response to the meeting did not necessarily
represent the majority of the Council.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
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Purchase of Additional Land for Maintenance Shop.
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Maintenance Manager Ed Black presented the staff report on this issue.
This issue was discussed during an executive session earlier this evening.
The City Council authorized staff to negotiate for the purchase of real
property to be used by the Maintenance Division. The negotiations have led
to a tentative agreement between City staff and the seller. Council
approval of the tentative agreement is required if the City is to purchase
property.
In an April 1994 executive session, the Council reviewed an opportunity for
the City to purchase real property which is needed by the Maintenance
Division and provided guidelines for staff to negotiate for the property.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WALTERS, TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO PURCHASING REAL
PROPERTY FOR USE BY THE MAINTENANCE DIVISION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Budget Transfer Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-48 - A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING AND REAPPROPRIATING FUNDS
IN THE STREET AND SEWER OPERATIONS FUNDS.
Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue.
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.
. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 94-48. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
3. Request by Servistar/Coast-to-Coast for Approval by Springfield Enterprise
Zone Sponsors to Extend Property Tax Benefits for Additional Two Years.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-49 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
AGREEMENTS WITH LANE COUNTY AND SERVISTAR/COAST-TO-COAST TO EXTEND THE
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TWO YEARS FOR A EXPANSION OF HARDWARE DISTRIBUTION
FACILITY ON OLYMPIC STREET.
Economic Development Director John Tamulonis presented the staff report on
this issue. ServiStar/Coast to Coast has requested that both sponsors
(Lane County and the City of Springfield) of the Springfield Enterprise
Zone approve extending enterprise zone benefits. In its decision to build
a $6.4 million expansion of its distribution center on Olympic Street,
ServiStar/Coast to Coast needs to know if it will have an additional two
years (five years total) of enterprise zone benefits.
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Councilor Maine discussed wages and the need to provide full-time family
wage positions.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 94-49. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution NO. 94-47.
City Attorney Joe Leahy discussed Resolution No. 94-47, initiating
annexation of territory to the City of Springfield and testimony presented
by Mr. Tim Hanley. He explained significant issues were raised regarding
Springfield Utility Board and Rainbow. He stated both Mike Kelly and Steve
Loveland have been working diligently to resolve problems and Mr. Leahy
encouraged Council to explore the issue before reaching any decisions.
ADJOURNMENT
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:45.
Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson
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