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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/1993 Work Session . . . City of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1993 The City of Springfield Council met in the Springfield City Hall, Meeting Room 2, 225 N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, September 27, 1993, at 6:05 p.m. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette and Councilors Schanz, Beyer, Walters, Shaver and Burge. Councilor Maine was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Recorder Eileen Stein, City Attorney Tim Harold and members of staff. 1. Proposal From NaPro Vest, Inc., to Lease Space at Booth Kelly Center Property Manager Jim Douglas reminded the Council this topic was last discussed on August 23, 1993. He indicated the Mayor contacted NaPro and was invited to tour NaPro's facility and gain additional information about the company. Mr. Douglas introduced Gene Davis of International Resources Unlimited and Plant Manager Tom Slezak of NaPro West. Mr. Davis gave a presentation on NaPro West's corporate structure and business interests, including the processing of yew bark. He described the company's expansion plans and why the site at Booth-Kelly is desirable. Mr. Davis explained the process of manufacturing yew bark into a pharmaceutical drug as well as NaPro West's intentions to meet statewide economic development goals with this venture. Mr. Davis explained how Napro West's business fits within the criteria for location at the Booth-Kelly site. Mr. Slezak described NaPro's capitol expansion plans totaling over $1,000,000. Mr. Slezak provided additional information on the amount of yew bark processed last year. He updated the Council on the Bristol Meyers Squibb process of using a partially synthetic taxol and raw yew material from Oregon to produce a cancer fighting drug. Councilor Burge asked how many people Napro West employs and what their annual wages are. Mr. Slezak responded NaPro currently employs six people and plans to add an additional six. Employee wages average $20,000 annually. The Council discussed the free rent option, exterior space needs, storage and parking needs and the phases for development and growth. They also talked about the three phases of the project and how much square footage each phase entailed. . . . City of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting page two Councilor Shaver questioned the seasonal nature of Napro West's work and asked if employees work year round. Mr. Slezak explained the bark and needle process. He said their employees worked 10 months in 1992. Councilor Walters thanked Mr. Davis and Mr. Slezak for their presentation and did not want them to construe Council's opinion not to provide free rent as hostility towards their company. The Council agreed to discuss Napro Vest's proposal to lease at Booth-Kelly Center in an executive session later in the evening or on October 4, 1993. 2. Alternatives for Extension of Diamond Street City Engineer Al Peroutka gave the staff report and provided a map showing the location of Diamond Street and where the intrusion has occurred. Mr. Peroutka explained it appears the land has been acquired through adverse possession and the issue has not been settled legally yet. Mr. Peroutka introduced developer Bob Butler who stated he purchased the property in questions three years ago. He explained the County had previously given the land as right-of-way to attach to his property. Mr. Butler explained the tax lot configuration and that the County should have made clear where the future road was going to be placed. Mayor Morrisette stated he visited the site and viewed the property. He discussed the curb line and fence, and trees and burm added by the Halty's. Mr. Peroutka explained the property owned by the Halty's and how they are not in favor of development by Mr. Butler. Councilor Shaver suggested Mr. Butler seek recourse with his title company through his title insurance. Councilor Burge discussed adverse possession. Mr. Harold explained Mr. Butler could dedicate the right-of-way to the city and the city could go through the condemnation process, but there are statutory issues to look at. He discussed the elements involved in adverse possession. Mr. Peroutka explained the three alternatives as presented in the staff report: 1) for the developer (Mr. Butler) to handle the issue with the construction of a two-thirds street, 2) for the city to assist the developer retain proper drainage and construct a two-thirds street, and 3) for the city to initiate a full street project. The Council discussed the above three options. IT VAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER WITH SECOND BY COUNCILOR BURGE THAT IF MR. BUTLER WOULD CONVEY TITLE TO THE LAND, THE CITY WOULD PURSUE CONSTRUCTION OF A FULL SIZED STREET, INCLUDING CURBS AND GUTTERS, AND ANY LITIGATION AND/OR CONDEMNATION FEES WOULD BE INCLUDED AS A PROJECT COST AND CHARGED OFF AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS. THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. . . . City of Springfield York Session Council Meeting page three 3. Council Business There was none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins ATTEST: J;~Jt-~ City Recorder #4331