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City of Springfield
Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007
The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth
Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:06 p.m., with Council President
Lundberg presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Councilors Lundberg, Wylie, Ballew, Ralston, Woodrow and Pishioneri. Also
present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery, City Attorney
Joe Leahy, City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff.
Mayor Leiken was absent (excused).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Lundberg.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Krey Property Donation.
Police Chief Jerry Smith presented the staff report on this item. Mrs. Millie Krey and her family
members representing property interests of the Krey Trust have reached agreement with the City
on the terms regarding the donation of the 0.9-acre property on the 4900 block on the southside of
Main Street. The donation agreement (Attachment 1 in the agenda packet) includes conveying
one-half the interest in the property to the City of Springfield with restrictions on how the
proceeds of any sale of the assets could be used by the City of Springfield.
The donation and a subsequent sale of the property (valued by recent appraisal at aboui $327,000)
would likely entail netting out some costs for legal services, and (based on a Levell
Environmental Study) removal of asbestos tile and moldy debris, and other relatively incidental
costs. Initial estimates are $20-25,000 for these activities and these expenses would be deducted
from the proceeds after sale. .
Chief Smith acknowledged the support of Mrs. Krey over the years and her most recent donation
of funds towards purchase of a Police dog.
Mr~ Leahy noted the hard work done by the Police Department and the affection of Mrs. Krey in
wanting to help the Police Department. He discussed the patience of Mrs. Krey while legal
counsel worked through some of the legal issues around this property. He explained the other
property interest and how the proceeds would be separated and shared. This effort was a Millie
Krey effort. She had the idea and stuck with it while the attorneys and staff worked out the
details. It was a great benefit for the City.
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Councilor Ballew thanked Millie Krey for her generosity. It was very appreciated'by the City.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
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PISHIONERI TO APPROVE A MOTION TO HAVE THE MAYOR SIGN AN
AGREEMENT BY MILLIE KREY REGARDING A RESTRICTED DONATION OF
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR SUPPORT OF THE JUSTICE
CENTER AND POLICE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY OF SPRINGFIELD. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Purchase of Real Property.
. Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this item. The City's current plans for
the Justice Center Project identify the need for the City to lease or acquire additional land for
public and employee parking. On April 23, City staff discussed with Council the opportunity to
purchase the property located at 220 5th Street, located across the street to the west from City
Hall. The Council established financial parameters for the purchase and authorized staff to
proceed with the negotiations with the property owner. Staff has provided an offer to purchase
the property, within the Council guidelines, to the property owner and is requesting the Council's
authorization for the City Manager, upon acceptance by the seller, to sign the purchase contract.
Mr. Duey explained how the downpayment and subsequent payments would be made on this
property. The loan would be carried by Mr. Carter at seven percent interest. There was an early
pre-payment penalty often percent in the first five years, decreasing after that to zero. Most of
the property was leased out, with the exception of a couple of areas. Staff was waiting for final
review from all parties and asking for Council's concurrence to move ahead with the contract.
Councilor Ballew asked about early payment penalties. She asked if it was possible to have those
penalties removed if Mr. Carter were to dispose of the contract and sell to someone else.
Mr. Duey said they could talk to Mr. Carter. Mr. Duey said he was not too concerned about the
first five years because of the existing leases during that time and the City would want to honor
those leases. After five years, the City had the ability to do whatever it wanted with the building.
The prepayment penalty would go down to eight percent in year six, and would decrease two
percent every year after that.
Mr. Leahy said times could change in the future and Mr. Carter might consider doing away with
that provision.
Councilor Ballew said she would like to consider a stipulation that if Mr. Carter no longer held
the contract, the prepayment penalties could be removed.
Mr. Leahy said they would ask Mr. Carter about that.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BALLEW TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT TO
PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 5TH STREET IN SPRINGFIELD.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
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SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Recognition of Millie Krey for Donation.
Police Chief Smith and Officer Charbonneau walked with Mrs. Krey to the front of the Council
Chambers.
Council President Lundberg said she was very happy to be the one to present this to Mrs. Krey
along with Chief Smith. Council President Lundberg read the following statement:
Millie Krey has been a long-time resident of Springfield. She and her late husband, Ken Krey,
have been strong supporters of the Springfield community and have always believed in the
importance of an effective Police Department providing for a safe and livable community. Millie
has been a much appreciated benefactor of the Springfield Police Department including previous
donations of time, energy and financial support for the Springfield K-9 Unit.
Tonight, we acknowledge and thank Mrs. Krey for her generous donation of one-half interest of
the property located at 4909, 4911 and 4915 Main Street to the City of Springfield for the use and
support of the City of Springfield Police Department, and specifically for the support of the
proposed Springfield Justice Center (Police, Court and Jail Facility) currently proposed to be built
in the area bounded by A Street, C Street, Pioneer Parkway and 5th Street in downtown
Springfield. The City intends to sell the donated property and use the net proceeds from the sale
for support of Police services and the Springfield Justice Center as directed by donor Millie Krey.
We present this plaque in honor of Mrs. Krey's generous gift and her support ofthe Springfield
community.
Mrs. Krey said she was just giving back to the community that had given so much to her and her
family.
Chief Smith said Mrs. Krey had been a long time supporter of the Police Department, putting the
best interests of the City in the forefront. He thanked Mrs. Krey for everything.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BALLEW TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM S.B. (Later changed
to S.a. - see below) REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND
, 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. May 14,2007 - Work Session
b. May 21,2007 - Work Session
c. May 21, 2007 - Regular Meeting
d. May 29,2007 - Work Session
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3. Resolutions
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
b. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of$159,785 with Clair
Company Inc. for Special Inspection and Testing Services for the Justice Center Project.
c. Approval of Liquor License Endorsement for Cabo Grill, LLC, Located at 3344 Gateway
Street, Springfield, Oregon.
ITEMS REMOVED
City Attorney Joe Leahy saidthis was something Mike Harman from the Police Department had
worked through. He explained that the full document was not included in the Council packet.
The full contract was before Council now and had been reviewed by the City Attorney.
It was noted that the incorrect item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Leahy asked to correct the record to show it was 5.a. that was pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
5. a. Award the Subject Contract to Day Wireless Systems in the Amount of $47,415 for the
Regional Radio Project.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
RALSTON TO APPROVE ITEM S.B. AS MODIFIED AND CORRECT THE RECORD
TO SHOW THAT S.A. WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ORIGINALLY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Request to speak cards are available
at both entrances. Please present cards to City Recorder. Speakers may
not yield their time to others.
1. Concurrent Q Street Refinement Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment Regarding
Property Near the Corner of 18th and Q Street.
ORDINANCE NO.1 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 0 STREET REFINEMENT
PLAN DIAGRAM BY REDESIGNATING 1.17 ACRES OF LAND FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) TO GENERAL OFFICE (GO) AND AMENDING THE
REFINEMENT PLAN TEXT TO ESTABLISH A POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR
LOCATING THE GENERAL OFFICE DESIGNA nON WITHIN THE REFINEMENT
PLAN AREA (FIRST READING).
ORDINANCE NO.2 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD ZONING
. MAP BY REZONING 1.17 ACRES OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LANE COUNTY
ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-03-25-24, TAX LOTS 3600, 4700, 4800, 4900 AND 5000, FROM
MDR TO GO (FIRST READING).
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City Planner David Reesor presented the staff report on this item. The applicant is requesting
these amendments in order to pursue a future professional office building on the subject site. The
applicant chose to apply for the GO Zone and Refmement Plan designation because the City's
existing definition of the GO Zone designates it as appropriate for areas which serve as a
transition zone, providing a buffer between residential and more intensive commercial
development.
On May 15th, 2007, the Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing on the
subject applications (LRP2007-00012 & ZON2007-00011). Other than the applicant, there was
one additional testimonial at the public hearing. The testifying Springfield citizen noted that she
did not oppose the applications, but had questions about how future traffic issues would be
addressed. Staff responded by outlining the review procedures in the site plan review process, of
which the applicant would be required to adhere to during Site 'Plan review of a new professional
office building.
During the Planning Commission deliberation, the Commissioners discussed the appropriateness
of the site as a future GO site. Discussion ensued regarding the location of adjacent Community
Commercial uses and how the existing high traffic volumes contributed to the sites undesirable ,
characteristics of remaining as a residential zoning district. Planning Commission discussion also
addressed the comparison of the site's characteristics in comparison to the definition of the GO
zone, and concluded that the site seemed appropriate for GO designation. The Planning
Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend that both the Refmement Plan Amendment
and Zoning Map Amendment applications be sent to the City Council for consideration anq
approval.
Mr. Reesor noted the amended ordinances that had been distributed to Council during their work
session on this item.
Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing.
1. ,Paul Kwake, 1867 17th Street, Springfield, OR. Mr. Kwake said he owned property behind
the development and had sold the subject property to the former owner. He said the access
road approach on Q Street curve was usable and the site plan review could not stop that
access. He said he was concerned about putting a commercial building including access onto
Q Street. He discussed the danger of that particular curve. He said he was told there would
only be limited access from that site. This Council needed to understand that the approach
that was there now could stay. He was supportive of the development, but wanted Council to
know about the access.
Council President Lundberg said she had another Request to Speak card from Rick Satre,
representing the developer.
2. Scott McKee, 1742 Delrose Avenue, Springfield, OR. Mr. McKee said he was the property
owner. He said he owned a company called the Quality Group and was interested in
expanding his business and putting an office building at 18th and Q Streets. He had sponsored
the American Legion team in Springfield and owned a business and lived here for ten years
and lived in Springfield for ten years. He said he understood Mr. Quake's concerns and
noted that they would not have access on Q Street. He spoke tonight to allow Council to put
a face to t~e business. He said he had a small fmancial planning business for twenty-five
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years and was trying to expand from fourteen to twenty employees and needed a bigger
building. He said his company currently owned the building at 1101 16th Street and had been
there since purchasing the building six years ago. He said he hired Satre and Associates to
help develop this site so his business could expand.
Councilor Pishioneri asked Mr. McKee ifhe would be vacating the business on 16th Street.
Mr. McKee said they would be moving from 16th Street.
3. Rick Satre 132 East Broadway, Suite 536, Eugene, OR. Mr. Satre said he was assisting Mr.
McKee and speaking in favor ofthe applications. Council asked a number of very good
questions during the work session this evening regarding street vacation, street improvement,
access, traffic, trip generation, safety, design, landscape, setbacks, and neighborhood
compatibility. Planning and zoning was the first of many steps in the development process.
The site review would be the next step, which would address many of the questions brought
forward by Council. The Springfield Development Code and Engineering Design Standards
Manual from Springfield were two excellent documents. The GO zone included a well
defmed list of uses that could occur within that zone, including setback, landscape, visibility,
access and safety. He appreciated staff recommendation and the Planning Commission
unanimous recommendation of approval of both applications. He said he concurred with
suggested text amendments drafted by staff and included in the ordinance. The use of the GO
zone was appropriate in general because the Metro Plan allowed for small scale office uses
within the residentially designated areas such as the subject site. This type of amendment to
the Refinement Plan existed in many other places in the community of Springfield,
particularly in the Gateway neighborhood. Springfield's commercial land study noted there
was a shortfall of commercial land in Springfield. Although GO was not a commercial zone
and a commercial designation, it did help satisfy some of the commercial land supply need.
GO was an appropriate designation for this site because it was a transitional land use and
would serve as a buffer between the more intensive use of commercial and the less intensive
uses of residential.
Mr. Leahy said he received an inquiry from Councilor Pishioneri regarding Council review ofthis
matter. Mr. Leahy said he talked with the Planning Director. This was presently a Type II
procedure, which meant the appeal would go to the Planning Director; however, there was a
provision in the Type II that the Director may determine that the application should be reviewed
as a Type III decision. The Director was prepared to determine that in response to concerns
expressed by the Council if that was Council's direction. In that case, the Site Plan Review
would go to the Planning Commission as a public hearing to allow for public and neighborhood
input.
Council consensus was to go forward as Type In Site Plan Review.
Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing.
NO ACTION REQUESTED. FIRST READING ONLY.
2. Supplemental Budget Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-23 - A RESOLUTION ADmSTING RESOURCES AND
REQUIREMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: GENERAL, STREET, SPECIAL
REVENUE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, RIVERBEND DEVELOPMENT, FIRE
LOCAL OPTION LEVY, DRAINAGE CAPITAL PROJECTS, DEVEL<DPMENT
PROJECTS, POLICE BUILDING BOND CAPITAL, STREET CAPITAL, SDC LOCAL
STORM IMPROVEMENT, SDC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT, LOCAL
W ASTEW A TER OPERATIONS, REGIONAL WASTEWATER, AMBULANCE,
DRAINAGE OPERATING, BOOTH-KELLY, REGIONAL FIBER CONSORTIUM,
INSURANCE, VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT, AND SDC ADMINISTRATION.
Budget Officer Bob Brew presented the staff report on this item. At various times during the
fiscal year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the annual budget to reflect needed
changes in planned activities, to recognize new revenues, or to make other required adjustments.
These adjustments to resources and requirements change the current budget and are processed
through supplemental budget requests scheduled by the Finance Department on an annual basis.
This is the last of four FY07 supplemental requests to come before Council. The supplemental
budget being presented includes adjusting resources and requirements in the General Fund, Street
Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Community Development Fund, Fire Local Option Levy Fund,
Drainage Capital Projects Fund, Development Projects Fund, Police Building Bond Capital Fund,
Street Capital Fund, SDC Local Storm Improvement Fund, SDC Transportation Improvement
Fund, Local Wastewater Operations Fund, Regional Wastewater fund, Ambulance Fund,
Drainage Operating Fund, Booth-Kelly Fund, Regional Fiber Consortium Fund, Insurance Fund,
Vehicle and Equipment Fund, and SDC Administration Fund.
The City Council is asked to approve the attached Supplemental Budget Resolution.
The overall financial impact of the Supplemental Budget Resolution is to increase total
appropriations by $323,159.
Councilor Ballew asked for an explanation of the $IM change from Beltline to MLK Parkway.
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Mr. Brew said PeaceHealth gave the City about $7M for a variety of projects. The area
concerned was the area where Beltline and MLK Parkway overlapped. Since both projects were
done, the books were being straightened out by applying the money to one project rather than the
other.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-23.
Mr. Grimaldi reminded Council to conduct the public hearing.
COUNCILOR WOODROW WITHDREW HIS MOTION.
COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITHDREW HIS SECOND.
Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
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Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-23. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield (White - Case Number LRP2007-00016).
RESOLUTION NO. 07-24 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT
THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE
THE ANNEXATION.
City Planner Andy Limbird presented the staff report on this item. The property owner, Terry
White, has requested annexation of :1:15,888 square feet of property located at 4080 North Street.
The site currently contains one residence. The purpose of the annexation is to facilitate a
property partition and to allow the existing dwelling to connect with City sewer service. The
legal description of the property to be annexed is more particularly described in Attachment 1,
Exhibit A.
The City Council is authorized by ORS 1 99.490(2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving
consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory to be annexed and the
owners of more than half of the land to be annexed. Consent from all the property owners has
been given. Lane County Elections advises there are no registered electors at the subject
property. With Council approval, this resolution will be forwarded to the Lane County Local
Government Boundary Commission for further consideration. .
The property to be annexed contains an existing house and is located inside the Urban Growth
Boundary (UGB)., The current City limits run along the northern and eastern boundaries of the
site. The applicant requests annexation in order to connect the existing house to City sewer and
to facilitate partitioning the property in,accordance with provisions of the Low Density
Residential (LDR) district.
In accordance with Springfield Development Code Article 6.030(2), the site already is (or can be)
served with key urban facilities and services, including but not limited to City utilities, police, ftre
protection, library, parks and recreation, and schools. A full suite of public utilities are
immediately available to serve the subject property. An existing sanitary sewer line runs within
North Street along the frontage of the south property line. Additionally, there is a sanitary sewer
lateral stubbed into the northwest corner of the property adjacent to South Redwood Drive.
Because the required City utilities are immediately available to the property, it is the
determination of staff that an Annexation Agreement is not required for thi~ annexation request.
, Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-24. THE MOTION PASSSED WITH A
VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield (Horton - Case Number LRP2006-00025).
RESOLUTION NO. 07-25 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT
THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE
THE ANNEXATION.
City Planner Andy Limbird presented the staff report on this item. The property owners, Don and
Lauren Horton, have requested annexation of approximately 1.40 acres of property located at 809
South 57th Street. The site currently contains one residence. The purpose of the annexation is to
facilitate subdivision ofthe property into nine residential lots. A portion of the property,
comprising approximately 0 .14 acres, was added to the tax lot through a recent property line
adjustment with tax lot 5103 to the north, which is inside the Springfield City limits. Therefore,
this 0.14 acre portion of tax lot 5300 is already within the City limits, and is excluded from the
area that is subject of the annexation request. The legal description ofthe property to be annexed
is more particularly described in Attachment 1, Exhibit A.
The City Council is authorized by ORS 1 99.490(2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving
consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory to be annexed and the
owners of more than half of the land to be annexed. Consent from all the owners has been given
and there are no registered electors at the property. With Council approval, this resolution will be
forwarded to the Lane County Local Government Boundary Commission for further
consideration.
The area to be annexed contains an existing house and abuts the current City limits which run:
along the northern and eastern boundaries ofthe site. The property that is subject of the
annexation request is located within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), and it is immediately
adjacent to the Springfield City limits. The applicant requests annexation in order to subdivide the
property into nine single family residential lots, consistent with provisions of the Low Density
Residential (LDR) district. Existing utility connections are available to serve this property along
the South 57th Street and South 58th Street frontages. Additionally, in accordance with
Springfield Development Code Article 6.030(2), the site can be served with key urban facilities
and services, including but not limited to City utilities, police, fIre protection, library, parks and
recreation, and schools. Provision of public utilities to serve the future subdivision has been
detailed in an Annexation Agreement that has been negotiated with City staff and the applicant
(Attachment 4 included in the agenda packet).
Mr. Limbird noted that a portion of this property comprising of approximately 0.14 acres, was
added to this tax lot through a property line adjustment. That portion was inside the City limits
and not subject to the annexation request.
Councilor Ballew asked if the property was adjacent to City limits. Yes.
Councilor Ralston ~sked where they would get access.
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Mr. Limbird said along South 57th Street. He described the streets within the development.
Councilor Ralston said they seemed to be fairly small lots.
Mr. Limbird said all the lots met minimum frontage and area requirement of Springfield
Development Code. The plan before Council was a tentative plan.
Councilor Pishioneri asked ifthe street would be City right-of-way. Yes. He asked if South 57th
was still a County Road. Yes. Councilor Pishioneri asked if that would be an issue regarding
connecting onto a County road regarding right-of-way.
Mr. Limbird'said there could be further consideration for a partial annexation of right-of-way.
The current City limits were on the west boundary of South 5th Street, then jogs across 57th
Street to the east side of the right-of-way just north of this property. That had been developed to
City standards, so there was a possibility it could be amended to include portions of the right-of-
way. That would have to be discussed with the County.
Councilor Lundberg opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Councilor Lundberg closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-2S. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield (Nepute, Case Number LRP2007 -00017).
RESOLUTION NO. 07-26 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT
THE LANE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION
APPROVES THE ANNEXATION BY EXPEDITED PROCESS.
City Planner Steve Hopkins presented the staff report on this item. The Property Owner, John
Nepute, has requested annexation of approximately 1.03 acres of property located at 1540
Kellogg Road. The subject territory is described as Assessor's Map Number, 17-03-34-22, Tax
Lot 800 and more accurately described in Attachment 1, Exhibit A. The site contains one
residence. After annexation, the land owner intends to subdivide the property into lots for single
family dwellings in conformance with the LDR (Low Density Residential) district.
Article 6.030(2) of the Springfield Development Code requires that territories considered for
annexation must be provided with "key urban facilities and services", as defined in Metro Plan
Policy 8.a, Page II-B-4. Among these key urban services are water, sewer, storm water facilities,
streets, electricity, parks, fire/emergency services, and schools. Based on analysis and comments
from the service providers, staff finds that all key urban services are available to serve the
territory .
TheCity Council is authorized by ORS 199.490(2)(a)(B) to initiate annexation upon receiving
consent in writing from a majority ofthe electors registered in the territory to be annexed and the
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owners of more than half of the land to be annexed. Consent from the property owner, who is
also the registered elector, has been given.
Two sanitary sewer laterals have been stubbed to the property line to facilitate future connection,
pending annexation. The property to be annexed is located within the Urban Growth Boundary
(UGB) and is adjacent to the Springfield City Limits on all sides. The site already has most city
services, including SUB water and electricity. The site can be served with the minimum range of
urban services including but not limited to police, fire protection, library, parks and recreation,
and schools.
Acquisition of right of way ~long the subject site's southerly boundary can be acquired when the
site is partitioned or further developed. At that time, the site will be improved with curb, gutter
and sidewalk. No annexation agreement is necessary.
The City Council Resolution will be forwarded to the Lane County Local Government Boundary
Commission. The owners are requesting the Expedited Annexation procedure of the Boundary
Commission.
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Council President Lundberg opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Council President Lundberg closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
PISHIONERI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-26. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A
VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Craig Sheets, General Delivery. Mr. Sheets said he traveled and spoke to City Councils
around the nation. He said the last place he spoke was in Bend, Oregon. There was a
subterranean meth lab in Bend and there was also a large lab in Oregon located in Eugene.
He said it was a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) subterranean meth lab. He said he went
to the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI) in Salt Lake City, Utah and spoke with an agent
who told Mr. Sheets he was right on the mark. He explained how the drugs were transported
and delivered. This had been documented by the FBI as well as federal judges. He noted that
railroads were also transporting cocaine. He discussed other locations with these
subterranean meth labs. He said he would like City Council members to write to Federal
judges about these issues, as well as utility companies. He said Council could use his name
in their letters if they chose. The fIrst three letters in Dealer were DEA.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Robert and Daisy Lind, 2359 31 st Street, Springfield, Oregon
Regarding the Pierce Property (will be included in the June 18 packet when Marcola Meadow
is brought back to Council).
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2. Correspondence from Patricia Keepers, 745 N. 71 st Street, Springfield, Oregon Regarding the
Home Depot Proposal.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BALLEW TO APPROVE THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BIDS
ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
a. Historic Commissioner Confirmation and Appointment.
Planning Supervisor Mark Metzger presented the staff report on this item. On May 29,2007,
the Council interviewed and tentatively re-appointed John Tuttle to serve his second, four-
year appointment on the Springfield Historic Commission.
John has an architectural design business in Springfield where he specializes in re-design,
remodeling, and construction of residential structures. He is a property owner and resident
living within the Washburne Historic District.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR WOODROW WITH A SECOND BY
COUNCILOR WYLIE TO RE-APPOINT JOHN TUTTLE TO THE SPRINGFIELD
HISTORIC COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2011. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Business from Council
a. . Committee Reports
1. Councilor Woodrow invited everyone to attend the K-9 Olympics on June 16 starting
at noon, at the Regional Community Center on 32nd Street. He said it was a terrific
event.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Leahy said he and Bob Duey had worked with Don Carter on the purchase of Mr. Carter's
property. Mr. Carter was driven by a mission to do something for the City of Springfield. He
encouraged Council to thank Mr. Carter when they saw him for his generous donation through
this transaction. He deserved the Council's thanks.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:54 p.m.
City of Springfield
Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2007
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Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa
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