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City of Springfield
Work Session Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1994
The city of
Room 2, 225
6:05 p.m.
Springfield Council met in the Springfield City Hall, Meeting
N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, April 4, 1994, at
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette and Councilors Schanz, Walters, Beyer, Shaver and
Burge (6:07). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City
Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney's Tim Harold and Joe Leahy, City Recorder
Eileen Stein, Human Resources Director Frank Hotchkiss and members of staff.
1. City Attorney Evaluation
Councilor Schanz introduced Tim Harold and Joe Leahy of the city's law
firm, Harold and Leahy.
Councilor Schanz reviewed the process and procedures for the City Attorney
evaluation. He explained there were six categories the attorney's were
evaluated on: General Legal Counsel, Legislative Counsel, Litigation,
Interaction with Other Governmental Entities, Citizen Requests, and Any
Other Comments or Concerns.
General Leqal Counsel
Responses: 15 excellent and 3 good
Councilor Walters questioned the process regarding the Library video
check-out policy. Mr. Harold explained the process the City Attorney's
Office used to review the issue and find case law. The Council and Mr.
Harold and Mr. Leahy had a lengthy discussion regarding the American Civil
Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Motion Picture Association and how
their input affected the attorney's legal opinion,
Litiqation
Responses: 16 excellent, 1 good and 1 did not score
Councilor Burge stated the City Attorney's Office deserves a high rating
for defusing litigation. Councilor Shaver said Springfield has been able
to avoid litigation through excellent legal advise.
Interaction with Other Governmental Entities
Responses: 13 excellent, 1 good and 6 did not score
Mr. Harold said he is concerned over comment #5 on the Performance and
Development Appraisal form, addressing a representation conflict with the
Springfield Utility Board (SUB). Mr. Harold clarified the relationship his
office has with SUB and explained if the city and SUB ever have a conflict,
then Mr. Harold and Mr. Leahy refer both clients to seek other legal
counsel.
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Citizen Requests
Responses: 12 excellent, 2 good and 4 did not score
Mr. Leahy briefly explained a comment made in reference to Texas lap
dancing. No other comments were made.
Any Other Comments or Concerns Not Already Addressed
Councilor Schanz reviewed each concern individually. Councilor Shaver
commented on the first comment by saying he would prefer legal counsel use
the term "may" be unconstitutional versus "it is" unconstitutional. He
stated until a case is litigated, it is neither constitutional or
unconstitutional.
Mr. Leahy referred to the first comment made by Mr. Harold and Mr. Leahy.
He stated code enforcement issues have not been given as much attention as
in the past and said he will be responding to a recent staff memo within
the next two weeks.
Mr. Leahy clarified the members of the City Attorney's Office do not always
personally agree with the opinions they render.
Councilor Schanz ended the evaluation by congratulating Mr. Harold and Mr.
Leahy and stating they received a very good evaluation.
2. Business from Council
Councilor Shaver gave an update on the Southern Willamette Private Industry
Council (SWPIC). He explained SWPIC is limited on what they can accomplish
with the major changes happening in the Clinton administration. He stated
he would keep the Council posted on any progress.
Councilor Shaver gave an update on the McKenzie Watershed Council. He
stated SUB was offered a seat on the Council and Willamalane Parks and
Recreation was asked to assist.
Councilor Walters presented a recap of the Talgo Train visit and explained
he presented a speech for Springfield in Mayor Morrisette's absence. The
Council discussed the amount of state and federal dollars needed to bring
the train to Eugene/Springfield and help to boost the local economy.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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