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City of Springfield
Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010
The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth
Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 7:01 p.m., with Mayor Leikenpresiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Leiken and Councilors Lundberg, Wylie, Leezer, Simmons 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.
Councilor Ralston was absent (excused).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Leiken.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Thurston High School Varsity Cheer Squad Recognition.
. Mayor Leiken introduced Thurston High School (THS) Cheerleading Coach James Underwood.
Mayor Leiken noted some of the many accomplishments of the Cheerleading Squad during the
2009/2010 school year. The THS Varsity Cheer Squad was the largest co-ed cheerleading squad
in the State. He also acknowledged some of the individual accomplishments of squad members.
Mayor Leiken said both high school cheerleading squads in Springfield dominated this field in
the State.
Coach Underwood said they knew at the beginning of the year that this was a special squad, and
qualifying for the [mal at the USA Nationals proved that they were special. They took 3rd in the
finals. This was not only one'ofthe most talented groups, but also one of the most fun. He
introduced the other co-ed coach, Robin Erickson, who was also the dance coach at the
University of Oregon.
Mayor Leiken congratulated them again and said a letter of recognition would be sent to the
school shortly.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
LUNDBERG TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM 3E REMOVED.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT -
RALSTON).
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1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. May 10, 2010 - Work Session
b. May 17,2010 - Work Session
c. May 17, 2010 - Regular Meeting
d. May 24, 2010 - Work Session'
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10-29 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20446.
SLURRY SEAL 2005.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 10-30 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P21006.
SLURRY SEAL 2008.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 10-31 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P21007. 68TH
& "D" STREET DRAINAGE.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 10-32 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT
P31 005. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LANE TRANSIT DISTRICT - GATEWAY
STATION.
e. Pulled
f. RESOLUTION NO. 10-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD.
LANE COUNTY. OREGON DECLARING AN INTENT TO REIMBURSE AND
AUTHORIZING FUTURE DECLARATIONS.
4. Ordinances
a. ORDINANCE NO. 6256 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SPRINGFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4 "UTILITIES". TO ADD SECTION 4.370
"DEFINITIONS" AND SECTION 4.372 "ILLICIT DISCHARGES" RELATING TO
ILLICIT DISCHARGES. AMENDING SECTION 5.604(1 )(a) TO ADD
"STORMWATER ILLICIT DISCHARGE 4.370 TO 4.372". AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approval of the Transportation System Plan Update Intergovernmental Agreement
Between the City of Springfield and Oregon Department of Transportation and Authorize
the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the City.
b. Award the Subject Contract to L.R. Brab~am, Inc. in the Amount of $135,110 for Project
P21042, P21043, P21044: Bob Artz Parking Lot Relamp Project, Morrisette Field
Relamp Project, and Willamalane Adult Activity Center Parking Lot Relamp Project.
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c. Approval of Liquor License Endorsement for The Gift Store, LLC, Located at 1484 18th
Street, Springfield, Oregon.
ITEMS REMOVED
3. Resolutions
e. RESOLUTION NO. 10-33- A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SURRENDER OF
JURISDICTION OF PORTIONS OF PIONEER P ARKW A Y EAST AND WEST.
HAYDEN BRIDGE WAY. HARLOW ROAD...W A YSIDE LANE. AND GAME FARM
ROAD.
Councilor Simmons said he opposed the acceptance of County road responsibilities. In the past,
when the County distributed road funds to assist with the maintenance, it made sense, but that
was no longer happening. He' understood the City was bound to do this, but to be consistent, he
would be voting against this transfer.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISmONERIWITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
LUNDBERG TO APPROVE ITEM 3.E. FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (SIMMONS) (1
ABSENT - RALSTON)
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. Supplemental Budget Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-35 - A RESOLUTION ADmSTING RESOURCES AND
REQUIREMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: GENERAL. STREET. SPECIAL
REVENUE. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. POLICE LOCAL OPTION LEVY. BOND
SINKING. REGIONAL WASTEWATER REVENUE BOND CAPITAL PROJECT.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. POLICE BUILDING BOND CAPITAL PROJECT.
REGIONAL WASTEWATER CAPITAL. STREET CAPITAL. STORM DRAINAGE SDC.
SDC STORM DRAINAGE REIMBURSEMENT. SDC TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT. SANITARY SEWER OPERATIONS. STORM DRAINAGE
OPERATIONS. BOOTH-KELLY. INSURANCE. AND VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT.
Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this item. At various times during the
fiscal year the Council was 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 changed the current budget and were processed
through supplemental budget requests scheduled by the Finance Department on an annual basis.
This was the third of three scheduled FYI0 supplemental budget requests to come before
Council. The supplemental budget being presented included adjusting resources and
requirements in General, Street, Special Revenue, Community Development, Police Local Option
Levy, Bond Sinking, Regional Wastewater Revenue Bond Capital Project, Development Projects,
Police Building Bond Capital Project, Regional Wastewater Capital, Street Capital, Storm
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Drainage SDC, SDC Storm Drainage Reimbursement, SDC Transportation Improvement,
Sanitary Sewer Operations, Storm Drainage Operations, Booth-Kelly, Insurance, and Vehicle &
Equipment.
The City Council was asked to approve the attached Supplemental Budget Resolution.
The overall [mancial impact of the Supplemental Budget Resolution was to decrease total
appropriations by ($1,433,063) and expenditure appropriations by $671,317.
Mr. Duey discussed the three categories and why the changes were made.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10-35. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT - RALSTON).
2. Resolution Certifying the City's Eligibility to Receive State Shared Revenues from Cigarette,
Gas and Liquor Taxes. '
RESOLUTION NO. 10-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CERTIFYING ELIGffiILITY FOR STATE-SHARED
REVENUES FROM CIGARETTE. GAS AND LIQUOR TAXES APPROVING THE CITY
OF SPRINGFIELD'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE REVENUE SHARING
PROGRAM. AND DECLARING THE CITY'S ELECTION TO RECEIVE STATE
REVENUES PURSUANT TO OREGON REVISED STATUTES 221.760 AND 221.770.
Finance Director Bob Duey presented the staff report on this item. The law provided that cities
. located within counties having more the 100,000 inhabitants, according to the most recent Federal
decennial census (2000) must provide four or more municipal services from a specific list to be
eligible to receive state-shared cigarette, liquor and highway taxes under ORS 221.760. The
accompanying resolution would satisfy that requirement.
To be eligible to receive state shared revenues in the ensuing fiscal year, the City must provide at
least four of seven eligible services, and perform five additional actions:
1. Advertise and hold a public hearing before the Budget Committee
2. Advertise and hold a public hearing before the City Council
3. Adopt a resolution certifying the City is eligible to receive funds under the ORS 221.760
4. Adopt a resolution approving the City's participation in the program
5. File a copy of the resolution with the State of Oregon by June 30th
A public hearing was advertised and held before the Budget Committee on May 4, 2010. The
attached resolution would satisfy items 2,3 and 4. Upon adoption, the City's Budget Officer
would file the appropriate documentation with the State.
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Mayor Leiken said a Legislative Committee meeting was scheduled for June 21 and he thought
State shared revenues should be discussed during that meeting. He would recommend
communicating with the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) about this issue. These funds would
probably be one of the [Irst things to be cut at the State level. He was concerned about this issue
and thought it was worth fighting for.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak;
. Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISmONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10-36. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT - RALSTON).
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence from Judy Harold, Springfield, Oregon Regarding the City Council's New
Diversity Goal.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISmONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT - RALSTON).
BIDS
ORDINANCES
1. Springfield Fire Code, 2010 Edition.
ORDINANCE NO.2 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE CODE FOR THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD BY ADOPTING. AMENDING. ADDING AND DELETIN(jSECTIONS
TO THE STATE OF OREGON 2010 FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS REGULATING AND
GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE. HANDLING AND USE OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. MATERIAL AND DEVICES. AND FROM CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND
PREMISES AS HEREIN PROVIDED: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
6204 ADOPTED JULY 16. 2007 OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. (FIRST READING)
Fire Marshal AI Gerard presented the staff report on this item. Mr. Gerard introduced Deputy Fire
Marshal Mark Dahl. One of the requirements of Mr. Dahl's training was that he make a
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presentation in front of a legal body on a code related matter. Mr. Dahl would be making
tonight's presentation.
Mr. Dahl said he was here to facilitate the first reading of adoption of the 2010 Springfield Fire
Code with amendments. The Springfield Fire Marshal's office did that by amending the 2010 Fire
Code which was based on the 2010 International Fire Code. The Fire Marshal's office amended
the State Fire Code to allow the department of Fire and Life Safety to continue to provide a high
level of fire safety protection based on Council ordinance and local conditions the State Code or
International Fire Code may not address.
Mr. Dahl said if adopted by Council upon second reading, the ordinance would take effect July
21, 2010. With that, the City of Springfield Fire Code would be compliant with the State of
Oregon 2010 Fire Code Amendments which became effective July 1,2010.
Replacement of International Fire Code books had totaled approximately $2200 spent out of the
09-10 budget.
Items to Note:
· New requirements now addressed the signal coverage of public safety radio systems in
new and existing buildings. <
· Emergency Building Lockdown plans must be approved by the fire code official.
· Tents and membrane structures had new definitions that simplified code enforcement.
· Vegetation capable of being ignited and hazardous to protected property of another would
require a fuel break.
Councilor Pishioneri asked if there was any part of the Fire Code that Springfield Fire and Life
Safety wanted to adopt that was different than the State Code.
Mr. Dahl said we had that ability to provide higher standards, but couldn't adopt anything less.
Springfield could provide a higher level of protection based on provisions in the City.
Councilor Pishioneri asked if this particular ordinance showed that difference.
Mr. Gerard said all amendments were noted in the agenda packet. Wherever it said 'amended',
the City had gone above and beyond the State Code.
Councilor Pishioneri referred to public safety and radio signals throughout new buildings. He
asked if the new Code would affect the Springfield Jail, or if it was something grandfathered in.
Mr. Gerard said the International Code Council adopted Section 5.10 to allow for Fire and
Emergency Services to mandate retroactively and forward radio reception in all buildings. His
question was difficult to answer because currently, the City was modifying the radio system
through the State interoperability program. There were also changes being made to the City's
dispatch system going from a simplex radio system to a duplex radio system. That change gave
better penetration in buildings than expected. They would have a long phase in period. This was a
State mandate so it couldn't be eliminated, but he could control how it was implemented. They
would do a lot of studies to make sure it was done in the best way possible for the Fire
Department and the busines~ owners.
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Councilor Pishioneri said it could be fmancially burdensome for businesses. He referred to
classifications of buildings and the frequency of inspections. He asked how that integrated with
the Eugene Fire Code. He asked if those doing the' inspections would need to be duel trained.
Mr. Gerard said the State mandate was in effect in both Eugene and Springfield. He assumed
Springfield would have some control of the implementation in Eugene and would try to put it in
concert with how Springfield did our implementation. There was the added advantage of having a
single dispatch center so they could control the radio communications. Both jurisdictions knew
how the radio system worked.
Councilor Pishioneri asked if Eugene had made the same amendments in their Fire Code as
Springfield. If combining services with Eugene, inspectors needed the same information.
Mr. Gerard said that was a bit of a challenge because each City did have some differences in each
city's Code. Mr. Gerard said the two systems had not merged yet, but at this time, he had
budgetary authority for certain amount of service provided in Springfield and Eugene had the
same. His task would be to maintain that, and find efficiencies for better service for the entire
community. They would always have the issue of different Codes between cities. The differences
were fairly minute.
Councilor Leezer referred to the many deletions in Exhibit A. She asked how we could delete that
many items if this was a State mandate.
Mr. Gerard said many of the deletions w,ere specific permits allowed by the State and there was
not need to regulate them in Springfield. He provided an example and explained.
Councilor Leezer asked if candles could be used when events were held at City Hall.
Mr. Gerard said they could as long as they followed Fire Code rules. Sometimes it was better to
use artificial candles.
Councilor Simmons spoke regarding fireworks and asked if permits would still be required for
fireworks stands. Yes. He referred to smokeless propellants at stores that sold reloading powder.
He asked if the rules changed in that category.
Mr. Gerard said they did not. There were small changes with explosives and frreworks.
Councilor Simmons said the exemptions on explosives at home were shown on Exhibit A 2,
Section 105.6.14, but the operational permit was not currently a requirement.
Mr. Gerard said this was a current requirement statewide. In Springfield, they liked to regulate
blasting operations. That was the only change to that section.
Councilor Simmons asked if there was no change in the terms of the operating a retail store that
sold reloading components and would not require an operational permit beyond what was already
required.
Mr. Gerard said there was no change.
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Councilor Simmons said the Gunworks on South 2nd Street had black powder and stored a limited
amount.
Mr. Gerard said that was included in the City's Hazardous Materials permit program.
Councilor Simmons asked if fireworks stands had to have a tent permit. According to the Fire
Code, that requirement was no longer there.
Mr. Gerard said they needed a permit if qualified by size or tent type. The changes of tents in this
particular Code removed the term 'canopies' because there was a conflict between the Building
I Code and Fire Code. He explained. Fireworks were regulated through Oregon Administrative
Rules (OAR) specifically and included in the Fire Code by reference.
Councilor Simmons said if they were not careful in reading these, expenses to businesses were
extremely high.
Mr. Gerard said one of the great things about the Operational Permit program was that they
regulated by issuing permits. Mr. Dahl was the new Operational Permit deputy and had taken
time to thoroughly explain which permits were required and how they were regulated for safety.
He also worked with the businesses to determine if there was some other way of handling their
business that would keep them from needing a permit. In those cases, the business saved money
and the community was safer by having fewer hazardous materials.
Mr. Dahl gave an example of a business he was able to help in that regard last week. The Fire
Marshal's office tried to do that whenever it made sense.
Councilor Pishioneri asked if the permitting allowed differentiating between small groups doing
fundraising and large dealers of fireworks.
Mr. Gerard said 'if they exceeded the threshold limit of hazardous materials, they needed an
operational permit. To sell wholesale/retail fireworks, an operational permit was required so the
Fire Marshal's office could send a deputy out to make sure there were extinguishers in place,
approvals had been met regarding siting of the stand, and all State requirements and safety
precautions had been taken. They were all regulated the same to ensure they were all safe.
Councilor Pishioneri said this was a major source of income for small groups, and now many of
them no longer existed because of the large mega-dealers. That concerned him. He also referred
to the section regarding amendments regarding combustible materials around homes and
structures based on wildland frrefighting cautions. He asked if there had been further
consideration to restricting the dates that frreworks could be allowed.
Mr. Gerard said if Council wanted to regulate fireworks in that way, staff could make that
happen. There had not been a cohesive message on that at this point.
Councilor Pishioneri said there were frreworks going off already.
NO ACTION REQUESTED. FIRST READING ONLY.
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BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
a. Police Planning Task Force (PPTF) Appointment.
Police Chief Jerry Smith presented the staff report on this item. The Police Planning Task
Force had one At-Large position open due to the resignation of Richard Parnell. The Task
Force recently interviewed several qualified applicants, and recommended appointing one to
a four year term from that interview process for this vacancy.
In March 2010, the PPTF interviewed Diana Alldredge, Jerry Brown, Ken Hutchison, and
Christine Stole. All of the applicants were well qualified, and Diana Alldredge was appointed
to fill the existing vacancy. With the resignation of Richard Parnell, the PPTF now
recommended appointing Christine Stole to a four year term as an At-Large representative.
That term would expire June 7, 2014. Council reviewed the applications of all applicants
during their April 26 work session.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISmONERI WITH A SECOND BY
COUNCILOR WYLIE TO APPOINT CHRISTINE STOLE TO THE POLICE
PLANNING TASK FORCE WITH A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 7, 2014. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT-
RALSTON).
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
1. Councilor Wylie thanked Ms. Stole for volunteering to serve on the various boards
and committees. ,She had a tremendous amount of energy.
2. Mayor Leiken said he attended the event at Springfield Memorial Gardens on
Memorial Day. Police Chief Smith also attended.
Mayor Leiken said he was able to welcome the Military Order of the Purple Heart
State Conference on Saturday. It was very humbling to be at this event. They held
their conference at the Holiday Inn in Springfield and hoped to hold their conference
there for years to come because they were treated, so well.
3. Councilor Leezer said Saturday was the Springfield Museum's Garden Tour. This
year's event was the best attended and raised a lot of funds for the Museum. She was
very impressed with the gardens in the Washburne District. Everyone that had
worked on the event did a great job.
4. Councilor Lundberg said she, Councilor Pishioneri and Mayor Leiken were at
SPLASH for the opening of their covered areas. They were beautiful and built like
waves, and there was a wonderful playground. They also had two dog parks, one for
small dogs and one for larger dogs. It wa~ great to celebrate another worthy addition
to eastern Springfield.
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5. Mayor Leiken said Willamalane had dedicated the dog park in memory of Councilor
Woodrow. A replica of the plaque that would be at the park was presented to Marilee
Woodrow during the event.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Acquisition of Real Property from Union Pacific Railroad.
Assistant Public Works Director Len Goodwin presented the staff report on this item. Staff had
reached a tentative agreement with the Union Pacific to acquire a small parcel abutting the
Springfield Mill Race. Ownership of this parcel would help facilitate effective management of
the Mill Race corridor, including the restored functions created by the Army Corps of Engineers'
Mill Race Restoration Project.
The property in question was a small parcel (approximately 0.31 acres) which abutted the south
border of the Mill Race and was bounded on the east by right of way for an extension of 3rd Street
and on the west by a property fronting on 2nd Street that the City acquired in 2006. The City
would acquire the entire parcel except for a 25 foot buffer for the existing railroad mainline right
of way. Acquisition would clarify the City's interest with respect to the Mill Race in this vicinity,
and would give the City control of the south boundary of the Mill Race from 2nd Street to the
active rail bridge to the east, except for a small remnant of the parcel acquired from the railroad
by Lane Transit District when they constructed the Springfield station. Duncan and Brown had
appraised the property at $50,000, and the City would acquire it for that price. Ownership of this
parcel and the parcel to the west would be valuable in assuring that further rehabilitation of the
Mill Race could occur downstream of the current project with the U.S. Army corps of Engineers
without adverse impact to the current apartment structure located on the north bank of the Mill
Race. The purchase would be funded from existing appropriations for riparian acquisition. Staff
recommended that the Council approve the purchase.
Mr. Goodwin referred to the map of the property on Attachment 3 of the agenda packet. He
explained other surrounding properties and how they could use this property to connect a
bike/pedestrian path.
Councilor Pishioneri referred to the location of the property and asked if there was a possibility of
contaminants or other liabilities because it was near the railway.
Mr. Goodwin said a level one environmental assessment had been done and there was no
indication of contamination on the site.
Councilor Simmons asked if the City had already purchased parcels 4 and 3 to the north.
Mr. Goodwin said the City had purchased the property that fronted South 2nd Street. The subject
property was east of that.
Councilor Simmons said one of the properties was concerned about possible future plans with the
old B Street right-of-way.
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Mr. Goodwin said there were no plans for that right-of-way at present.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO APPROVE A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQillSITION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. THE
MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT -
RALSTON).
2. Property Purchase, South 57th Street.
City Attorney Joe Leahy presented the staff report on this item. The City Council indicated a
willingness to consider purchasing the site for a fITe station location only if the property owners
would reduce the price to the appraised price of $405,000 less the $30,000 earnest money the City
committed for an earlier grant proposal. The property owners had signed a Sale and Receipt for
Earnest Money for $405,000 less the $30,000 earnest money for a net additional cost of $375,000
and the property owners' remo:ving the barn within 60 days.
The City had an environmental study done indicating no known issues of concern 'and a
preliminary title report that showed Evergreen Land Title's willingness to write insurance on the
property sale.
The relocation of Fire Station #14 (4765 Main Street) would be required to support any further
residential, commercial, or industrial development in the Jasper-Natron area and to maintain
adopted emergency response time standards.
Fire and Life Safety applied for an Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant in June 2009 that was
unsuccessful. The $30,000 earnest money from the 2009 Option Agreemenffor the property was
to be applied to the current purchase price ~f $405,000.
Finance Director indicated there were sufficient funds to pay the remaining $375,000 from the
, Capital Reserves and Sports Center Sale outlined below.
Using Existing Resources
Capital Reserve
Sports Center Sale
Resources
$156,596
$669.375
$968,463
Recommendation
$156,596
$218.404
$375,000
Mr. Leahy said there was a level one hazardous materials assessment done and it was clean.
Mayor Leiken asked that they express appreciation to the property owners for working with the
City. He felt this was an example of Springfield looking to the future. It was a good site.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISmONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY MANAGER TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE PROPERTY PURCHASE NEGOTIATIONS AND PURCHASE THE
PROPERTY AT 725 SOUTH 57TH AS A SITE FOR A PLANNED FIRE STATION. THE
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MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT -
RALSTON).
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:53 p.m.
Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa
Attest:
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