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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1994 Regular . . . ., J City of Springfield Regular Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1994 The city of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, October 17, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., with Council President Burge presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Councilors Beyer, Shaver, Walters, Burge, Maine and Schanz. Mayor Morrisette was absent (excused). 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 Council President Burge. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Jeff Savage, First Baptist Church of Springfield. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Museum Coordinator Kathy Jensen and Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Jean DeYoung presented Council with the new Springfield Postcards. 2. Kathy Jensen presented the 1994 Community Arts Award. 3. City Recorder Eileen Stein read the proclamation declaring October 16 - 22, 1994 as National Character Counts Week. Dr. Paul Plath, United Way representative, thanked the community for its support. Councilor Burge acknowledged and adopted the proclamation. Staff was directed to purchase plaques listing the "six pillars of character" to be placed in the Library, City Hall Lobby and the Council Meeting Room. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BEYER, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM 4B REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims None. . . . City Council Regular Session Meeting . Minutes - 10/17/94 Page 2 2. Minutes a. b. c. October 3, 1994 - Work Session october 3, 1994 - Regular Session October 4, 1994 - Special Session 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 94-64 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-894: SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT, VICINITY OF #2065 "G" STREET. 4. Ordinances a. ORDINANCE NO. 5755 - AN ORDINANCE RENAMING GARDEN DRIVE TO DOUGLAS DRIVE, LOCATED WITHIN HAYDEN GARDENS FIRST ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. c. ORDINANCE NO. 5757 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-6-15, 8-6-16, 8-6-17, AND 8-6-18, ARTICLE 6 CHAPTER VIII OF THE SPRINGFIELD CODE PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF SHOOTING AREAS (SECOND READING) . 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approve OLCC Liquor License Endorsement for O.K. Tavern Located at 2816 Main Street. b. Authorize City Manager to Issue a Special Noise Permit Request to Vikas Sharma, 1132 N. 7th Street. c. Award a Bid in the Amount of $74,371 to Dorman Construction to Reroof Parts C and E-East at Booth-Kelly. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Ordinances b. ORDINANCE NO. 5756 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-11-1 OF ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER V OF THE SPRINGFIELD CODE PERTAINING TO FIREARMS (SECOND READING) . Councilor Schanz recommended removing bb-guns from the definition of a firearm. After discussion and clarification, the ordinance was adopted as proposed. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SCHANZ, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5756. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing for Project 1-864: Gateway Street Improvements. ORDINANCE NO. 5758 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER . . . I City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes - 10/17/94 Page 3 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVING, CURBS AND GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, STORM DRAINAGE, STREET TREES, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, STRIPING AND STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS FOR GATEWAY STREET, BELTLINE TO INTERSTATE 5, INCLUDING 500 FEET EAST ON GAME FARM ROAD, AND THE WIDENING OF INTERNATIONAL WAY FOR 500 FEET, AND VICINITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. City Engineer Al Peroutka presented the staff report on this issue. The project was initiated and adopted by Council on December 6, 1993. Improvement agreements affecting seven out of eight parcels to be assessed are on file with the city. The project is fully assessable; however, the city has secured outside funding to help keep costs down to the benefited property owners. Street funds, ODOT and EDAP grant funds will largely comprise the city's 61 percent share of construction costs for right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, two of the five traffic lanes, traffic island, traffic signal at International Way, sanitary sewer pump station relocation, the International Way widening, and a portion of the pavement structure. Mr. Peroutka reported at the neighborhood meeting on October 6, owners of five of the nine parcels were present. No one at the meeting said they were against the project, but several owners had concerns about the construction. Mr. Henry Stalick did not agree with the decision to remove the existing roadbed which he felt increased costs. He also stated that installation of the traffic island hampers his truck turning movements, the overhead PPL power line should be placed underground, and the sewer pump station should be located on the south side of Game Farm Road. The Roberts Motors' representative wanted to be assured a driveway would be installed, and staff stated it would. The Wood Products Credit Union representative had concerns about vehicle turning movements into their driveway. Mr. Peroutka provided detailed information addressing the specific concerns raised during the neighborhood meeting. Councilor Burge opened the public hearing. 1. Henry Stalick, 1644 Victorian Way, expressed concern regarding the cost of the project. He hoped that the project cost could be reduced. He also discussed the road pattern/intersection at Gateway and Game Farm Road. He provided Council with a drawing depicting a change in the road layout for a 90 degree access. Council President Burge closed the public hearing. Councilor Shaver did not support offset intersections. Traffic Manager Gary McKinney responded to comments made by Mr. Stalick. He explained that the issue regarding offsetting the intersection would create a significant traffic problem. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5758 AND DIRECT STAFF TO TALK FURTHER WITH MR. STALICK REGARDING POSSIBLE COST SAVINGS REGARDING THE ROAD BEDS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. . . . .City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes - 10/17/94 Page 4 BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. Jack Dearth, 1673 Main Street, representing Jack's Auto Service and Towing, spoke regarding Correspondence and Petition item number one. Mr. Dearth has been parking vehicles on an unimproved lot, which is a violation of the Springfield ordinance. Mr. Dearth explained that the vehicles parked on this property are not abandoned or wrecked. He also explained that the vehicles belong to customers and are left there until they are moved into the shop or are repaired and waiting for the owner to pick them up. Service vehicles are also parked on this lot. The vehicles are there only during business hours. 2. Tom Bruton, 1084 D Street, spoke in support of the Nuisance Code and suggested that a volunteer program be established to help the city enforce it. 3. Dena Neman, 3019 South M Street, spoke regarding the proposed Springfield Code Amendment to Article 37 and recommended that Council not support the amendment. 4. Ronald D. Spicer, PO Box 35, spoke regarding Ballot Measure 13, the Lane Transit District (LTD) Board and the possibility of a tax upon the self-employed. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Jack Dearth, 1673 Main Street, Springfield, Regarding Nuisance Code Violations. Police Captain Jerry Smith responded to questions raised by Councilor Schanz regarding owners of abandoned vehicles being required to pay for towing and storage charges and reimbursement for these charges. 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 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Correspondence from Velma Kirk, 195 N. 33rd Street, Springfield, Regarding Truck Lot on N. 33rd Street. 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 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. Correspondence from Dorothy Burge, 185 N. 33rd Street, Springfield, Regarding Dave's Loam and Topsoil Trucking Lot. 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 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BIDS ,City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes - 10/17/94 Page 5 ORDINANCES ~ BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Historic Commission Appointment A vacancy exists on the Historic Commission due to the resignation of Joyce Thomas. Ms. Thomas' second term was due to expire in May of 1995. Three applications to fulfill this partial term have been received. Ross Sutherland and Stephanie Keating were interviewed by Council on October 3, 1994. Jack Gischel was unavailable for an interview on that date and was interviewed this evening. Mr. Gischel has had over ten years of experience on the Planning Commission and is a real estate professional. He was a member of the Planning Commission that participated in the drafting and adoption of Article 30, SDC and the designation of the Washburne District as a national landmark. Councilor Schanz stated he would abstain from voting since he was not present during the interview. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR MAINE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, TO APPOINT JACK GISCHEL TO A FOUR YEAR TERM ON THE HIS.TORIC COMMISSION, WITH THE TERM EXPIRING ON OCTOBER 17, 1998. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR, 1 ABSTENTION (SCHANZ) AND 0 AGAINST. tit BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Response to Business From the Audience, Ron Spicer. Councilor Beyer stated she had no problem with stating her position on Ballot Measure 13. She also commented that she did not know if it was appropriate for Council take a stand on measures. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Investment Manager Selection for City'S 401(A) Money Purchase Pension Plan Retirement Program. Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this issue. At its June 20, 1994 meeting, the City Council directed staff to segment the current retirement plan and maintain the guaranteed 9% interest earnings for emergency service employees and set-up a defined contribution plan for general employees, where actual earnings would be passed through to employee accounts. The selected investment management firm will be responsible for conducting all employee communications and education programs, providing trustee services, and providing the fund accounts necessary for the investment of the available monies within the plan. . ..~ : ", ,City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes - 10/17/94 Page 6 . Mr. Duey answered questions of Council. Council discussed self-directed investments and ratings. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE, TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF WELLS FARGO BANK TO SERVE AS THE INVESTMENT MANAGER TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE 401(A) MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED ON JANUARY 1, 1995. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND o AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Annual Conference - November 19-21, 1994. City Manager Mike Kelly stated that the annual conference was scheduled for November 19-21, 1994. No Councilors would be attending the conference. CONTINUE MEETING THE MEETING WAS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 24, k~~7;:J~ '/ Mayor . Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson . ATJr~~ ci ty Recorde'r .