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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.
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2. Minutes
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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