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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/1993 Work Session . . . ,. City of Springfield York Session Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, MAY 3, 1993 The City of Springfield Council met in the Springfield City Hall, Meeting Room 2, 225 N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, May 3, 1993, at 5:35 p.m. with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Maine, Burge, Schanz, and Adams. Councilor Walters was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi and City Recorder Eileen Stein. 1. Yard 2 Council Position Candidate Interviews The Council discussed the process for interviewing candidates. It was decided each Councilor would ask their own question. The Council agreed to discuss the interviews after the last candidate. They agreed to make the appointment at the beginning of the regular session and that the candidate would be sworn in immediately. The Council interviewed the following persons for the Ward 2 Council vacancy: Joe Mathieu Bill Lioio Loren Lee Melody Kelsay Greg Shaver The interview questions asked are as follows: 1. Vhat are the reasons for your interest in the Ward 2 Council position? 2. Vhat experience would you bring to the Council? Vhat experiences do you have in group process and decision making? 3. You would be running for this position in a year and a half. Would you favor a Charter amendment to: 1) force majority versus plurality, and 2) to hold a primary in May and a general election in November? 4. What would be your top goals if appointed? 5. There are several other elected bodies in Springfield and the metropolitan area. How would you suggested the Council relate to the others in 1) Springfield, and 2) the metropolitan area? . . . .,. City of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting Page two 6. What do you see as areas the city many look at to reduce operating expenses in the budget? How do you feel about reductions to the departments of Police and Fire and Life Safety? 7. Do you favor the current multi-jurisdictional land use process or do you favor more autonomy for Springfield? Council discussed their observations and preferences regarding each candidate. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins ~/;f'~A ATTEST: -:4~~ Clty Recor err #3203