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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/1994 Work Session (2) . . . City of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1994 The City of Springfield Council met in Springfield Room, 225 N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on 7:20 p.m. City Hall, Library Meeting Monday, August 22, 1994, at ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Burge, Schanz, Walters, Beyer, Shaver and Maine. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Shari Higgins and members of staff. 1. Planninq Commission Interviews The Council discussed the process and questions for interviews and asked questions regarding certain applicants applications. The Council interviewed the following persons for two vacancies on the Planning Commission: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Joseph (Joe) Mathieu Kim Thiele L.M. Reese Helen Hudson William J. Eikenberry, Jr. Randy Rawson Jean M. Trygstad Dr. Randy J. Harvey David Balthrop The interview questions asked were as follows: l) Why do you want to be on the City's Planning Commission? 2) One of the Council's goals is a healthy, viable community. What should the Planning Commission support and not support to achieve this goal? 3) Many of the land use laws are State mandated and must be enforced. How would you reconcile your own personal opinions and beliefs regarding personal property owners rights, when they are at odds with State Law? 4) What is your opinion or understanding regarding planning on the metropolitan level and metropolitan cooperation? 5) Is economic growth for a community desirable? . . . City of Springfield Work Session Council Meeting Page two Council discussed their observations and preferences regarding each candidate. By consensus, the Council agreed to re-appoint Dr. Randy J. Harvey to a four-year term. A written vote was taken to appoint Jean Trygstad. The vote was 5 for and 1 against (Schanz). Councilor Schanz voted for Helen Hudson. Appointments will be ratified at the September 6, 1994, Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins ~~~ yor ATTEST: ~~~k- City Recorder #3203