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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1993 Work Session "Ci ty of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1993 The City of Springfield Council met in the Springfield City Hall, Meeting Room 2, 225 N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, February 8, 1993, at 6:05 p.m. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Maine, Burge, Schanz, Berg, Walters, and Adams. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, and City Recorder Eileen Stein. 1. Planning Commission Interviews The Council interviewed the following persons for two vacancies on the Planning Commission: . Dr. Randy J. Harvey Melody A. Carlson Kenneth Shindledecker (Bill) William J. Eikenberry Jr. Joseph Minato Donald H. Lutes George Woj cik Edmund John ("Jack") Radash Jr. Jeff Cole David Gibson Michael Koivula Kennith W. Rorex Richard (Rick) Gregg The Council discussed the manner in which they would conduct the interview process. The interview questions asked were as follows: 1. Where are you on a scale of one to 10, with one being a green tree spiker and 10 being a southern California developer who believes all open spaces should be paved with concrete? 2. Why did you choose to live in Springfield? 3. Why do you want to be on the Planning Commission versus any other city commission? 4. Should the Planning Commission facilitate beautification efforts, if so, how? 5. Do you support development of the McKenzie-Gateway and Pierce industrial properties? . 6. Since 1984 homeownership in Springfield has been rapidly declining and to date is now less than half. Is this cause for concern? ~ciiy of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting Page two . Additional questions asked: * Do you have familiarity with the Planning commission, specifically with the upcoming periodic review? * What do you feel should be the relationship between the Planning Commission and the schools? * What is your opinion regarding planning on the metropolitan level and metropolitan cooperation? Planning Commission Chair Jonathan Siegle expressed the recommendations of the Planning Commission with regards to the process. He said they would prefer the Council select a person at this time to fill the upcoming term expiring in April; to choose a real estate professional; to choose a candidate from inside the Urban Growth Boundary; to choose five top candidates and select from those only; and try not to politicize the position choices, by choosing candidates that have the best knowledge of planning and land use issues. After the interviews were conducted, the Council voted for applicants in three rounds. Mr. Kelly told the Council they had the discretion to make appointments from this group of applicants for the two vacancies, plus the upcoming term expiration in April. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BERG, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE, TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING APPLICANTS TO THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION: DONALD H. LUTES TO THE REMAINDER OF STU BURGE'S TERM EXPIRING 4/30/95; DR. RANDY J. HARVEY TO THE REMAINDER OF JESSE MAINE'S TERM EXPIRING 8/4/94; AND JEFF COLE TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER GISCHEL, WHEN HIS TERM EXPIRES IN APRIL. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Councilor Schanz reminded the Council this was an informal vote only and the the binding vote would be taken at the upcoming February 15 Regular Meeting. He commented the Councilors could still change their minds until then. 2. Viewing of 1/27/93 CBS Evening News Video on Teen Gambling A video was shown of an excerpt from a CBS News production, Eye on America, regarding teen gambling addiction. THE MEETING VAS ADJOURNED AT 9:21 P.K. THE MEETING VAS RECONVENED AT 9: 23 P. K. 3. Other . Councilor Adams expressed concern over the Council's meeting with the Joint Elected Officials on February 4. There was a discussion regarding the letter from the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), and the views expressed by the Council members present at the meeting. Mayor Morrisette stated the record was left open for seven days after the public hearing. Councilor Adams clarified that the Council would be considering this item on March 15, not February 15. . . . "Y' .City'of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting Page three Mayor Morrisette said some of the officials from Eugene an~ Lane County overreacted to Springfield's position. He stated Springfield wants to approach the matter in a positive way. Mr. Siegle shared the Planning Commission's position on this issue, which is for the opt-in/opt-out proposal, but with demonstrated reasons why one jurisdiction could opt-in. Councilor Maine stated his understanding before the February 4, meeting was that he had the consensus of the Council to present the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the metro planning process. He explained that during the meeting the members who were present changed their feelings to accept the two out of three alternative. Mr. Kelly reviewed what in the process had already occurred. The first reading of the two ordinances was on February 4, per recommendation by the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) of the opt-in/opt-out process. He explained this process is acceptable to both Eugene and Lane County, but not Springfield. In the next two months, Eugene and Lane County will take action on the ordinances, and if Springfield does not approve them, the process will revert back to MPC for resolution. The Council discussed planning process, but Springfield projects. what changes could be the nature of the problem, which is not the metro the ability of the other jurisdictions to veto Mayor Morrisette said Springfield needs to examine made to the comprehensive planning process. Councilor Adams said he was unaware the Council was going to take a position at the meeting, and felt uncomfortable that the meeting reached the point that it did. Councilor Burge stated he did not want to argue with other jurisdictions and recognized their goals and philosophies. Mayor Morrisette agreed with Councilor Burge and cautioned the Council from making preconceived notions and labeling other jurisdictions. Councilor Adams expressed some concerns about the need to comply with the public meetings law. Councilor Walters commented that the metro planning process is adequately working and supports looking at other alternatives. Maine stated as Council President, his stated opinion would be Council consensus. not Councilor that of ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Eileen Stein b~l,^ Mayor ATTEST: ci~F #3203