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City of Springfield
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1994
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The City of Springfield Council met in Springfield City Hall, Meeting
Room 2, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, October 3, 1994, at
6:10 p.m. with Mayor Morrisette presiding.
Present were Mayor Morrisette and Councilors Burge, Shaver, Maine, and Beyer.
Councilors Schanz and Walters were absent (excused). Also present were City
Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe
Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein, Administrative Aide Shari Higgins,
Development Services Director Susan Daluddung, Planning Manager Greg Mott,
Planner II Lydia Neill, Planner III Susie Smith and members of staff.
1. Historic Commission Interviews
Planner II Lydia Neill explained the Historic Commission has a vacancy due
to the resignation of Joyce Thomas. She provided the professional
qualifications of existing members and explained one candidate, Jack
Gischel, was out of town and could not be present for the interviews.
Councilor Beyer asked how many members the Historic Commission has and how
many must reside within the City limits. Ms. Neill replied, seven members
and there are no limitations on residency.
Council asked that staff provide the technical/professional qualifications
of existing members of boards, commissions and committees when there is a
vacancy, as applicable.
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Ms. Neill stated the Commission will have two vacancies in May of 1995, due
to two term expirations.
The Council interviewed the following persons for one vacancy on the
Historic Commission:
1) Ross Sutherland
2) Stephen Keating
The interview questions asked were as follows:
1) Why are you interested in serving on the Historic Commission?
2) What are your qualifications to serve on the Historic Commission?
3) Is there anything the Springfield Historic Commission could do better?
4) Do you feel it is the City's right to apply a historic designation to
a property without the consent of the property owner?
5) Can you attend Historic Commission meetings?
6) What do you hope to accomplish, if selected to the Historic
Commission?
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The Council agreed to interview the third candidate, Jack Gischel on October
17, and ratify the appointment of the chosen candidate during their Regular
Meeting, also on October 17, 1994.
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Metro Plan periodic Review Status
Planner III Susie Smith gave the staff report on the status of the
Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) periodic Review process. She
explained this review would be a reacquaintence of the material before the
Council attends the Joint Elected Officials meeting on October 26.
Ms. Smith described the three phases of the review process, including the
project evaluation, work program and project work. She explained the three
jurisdictions have until December 1, to prepare a locally adopted work
program and present it to the Department of Land Conservation and
Development (DLCD).
Ms. Smith said the periodic review team has proceeded with instructions to
provide periodic review without a major Metro Plan Update. Councilor Burge
asked the cost difference for periodic review versus a plan update. Ms.
Smith replied periodic review would cost approximately $700,000, plus local
staff time, over a few year period.
Councilor Maine clarified that periodic review would update the Metro Plan,
but an update to the Metro Plan would add more. Ms. Smith then explained
in detail the differences in the processes.
Councilor Shaver asked how Eugene and Lane County are addressing financial
issues associated with periodic review. Ms. Smith stated financial
concerns were not addressed at the Joint Planning Commission public
hearing, or in recommendations to the Eugene City Councilor Lane County
Board of Commissioners. Councilor Burge stated periodic review was too
expensive and discussed excessive planning for land use.
There was a discussion regarding the process once DLCD gives its approval.
Ms. Smith explained the three jurisdictions must then meet all the
requirements and the process then loses any flexibility.
Councilor Shaver asked about the progress on a Eugene, Springfield, Lane
County compromise with regard to the Metro Plan. Mr. Kelly explained the
City Council will discuss the topic after the October meeting of the
Metropolitan Policy Committee, to be held on the 13th of October.
3. Business from Council
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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