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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR Mf;ETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003
The city of Springfield council met in regular session in the Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth
Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 2,2003 at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Leiken presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Leiken, Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Woodrow, Burge, Ralston and Malloy.
Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Cynthia Pappas, City
Attorney Joe Leahy, Acting City Recorder Amy Sowa and members of the staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Leiken led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Mayor Leiken recognized City Manager Mike Kelly for 35 years of service with the City of
Springfield. He read several letters to Mr. Kelly from well-wishers and noted Mr. Kelly's
service to Springfield.
Mr. Kelly thanked everyone for their kindness. He said he has truly enjoyed living in Springfield,
raising their family here and making it their home. He appreciates the Councilors here today and
the Councilors of the past.
Councilor Burge said he appreciates and respects Mike Kelly and all he has done for the City. He
said Mr. Kelly is always available to help.
Councilor Ballew said she also appreciates Mr. Kelly. He is very professional and cares about the
City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NUMBER 5 A.
THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. February 24,2003 - Work Session
b. February 24, 2003 - Regular Session
c. May 5, 2003 - Work Session
d. May 12,2003 - Work Session
e. May 19,2003 - Work Session
f. May 19,2003 - Regular Session
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3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 03-25 - A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT "I"
STREET FROM KELLY BOULEVARD TO ALLEY BETWEEN WATER & MILL
STREET AND VICINITY.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 03-26 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT
P30246 DOMOMARITA SUBDIVISION. WEST OLYMPIC STREET TAX LOTS
2200.2202.2500.2600 AND 2101.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 03-27 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT
P30331 MESSINI COURT. BETWEEN 54TH AND 55TH STREETS SOUTH OF
HIGHBANKS. TAX LOT 1700.
4. Ordinances
a. ORDINANCE NO. 6052 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.600 ET SEQ.
"CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CODE INFRACTIONS" SPECIFICALLY SECTION
S.604(1)(A) "APPLICATION AND AMENDMENT' OF THE SPRINGFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY THE CIVIL INFRACTION PROCEDURE
DESCRIBED BY SECTIONS 5.600 THROUGH SECTION 5.626 OF THE
SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LAW OF
THE CITY: "GRADING" SECTION 8.300 THROUGH 8.338 OF THE SPRINGFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
b. ORDINANCE NO. 6053 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.600 ET SEQ.
"CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CODE INFRACTIONS" SPECIFICALLY SECTION
5.604(1)(A) "APPLICATION AND AMENDMENT" OF THE SPRINGFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY THE CIVIL INFRACTION PROCEDURE
DESCRIBED BY SECTIONS 5.600 THROUGH SECTION 5.626 OF THE
SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LAWS OF
THE CITY: SECTION 4.060 "PUBLIC NUISANCE": SECTION 4.426 "DEPOSIT ON
PROPERTY"; SECTION 4.428 "DEPOSIT OF REFUSE UPON PROPERTY OF
ANOTHER OR UPON PUBLIC PROPERTY"; SECTION 4.450 "PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SANITATION" OF THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE.
c. ORDINANCE NO. 6054 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.600 ET SEQ.
"CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CODE INFRACTIONS" SPECIFICALLY SECTION
5.604(1)(A) "APPLICATION AND AMENDMENT" OF THE SPRINGFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY THE CIVIL INFRACTION PROCEDURE
DESCRIBED BY SECTION 5.600 THROUGH SECTION 5.626 OF THE
SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LAW OF
THE CITY: "STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WITHIN TIME OF
TRAVEL ZONES" SECTION 17.070 OF THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT
CODE.
5. Other Routine Matters
b. Approve the Renewal of Eugene-Springfield Consortium Agreement to Continue
Participation in HUD's Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
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c. Approval of the Agreement Continuing the Designation ofthe Chair of the Board of
Commissioners of Lane County as the Chief Elected Official Implementing the Work
Force Investment Act of 1998.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approval of Springfield's Standard Construction Specifications and Drawings. City
Attorney Joe Leahy said that because Council was approving this document, he drafted a
resolution.
RESOLUTION 03-28: A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD'S STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, TABLE OF
CONTENTS, AND STANDARD DRAWINGS 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-
9,3-12,3-13,3-14,-3-15,3-16,3-17,3-18,3-19, 3-20, 3-21,3-22,3-23,3-24, 3-25,3-26, 3-27,
3-28,3-29, AND 3-30.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 03-28. THE MOTION PASSED WITH 6 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Supplemental Bud~et Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 03-29 - A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING RESOURCES AND
REOUIREMENTS IN THE GENERAL FUND; STREET FUND; SPECIAL REVENUE FUND:
TRANSIENT ROOM TAX FUND; RIVERBEND DEVELOPMENT FUND; BANCROFT
REDEMPTION FUND; DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CAPITAL FUND;
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND; TRANSPORTATION SDC FUND; SEWER SDC
FUND; SEWER OPERATIONS FUND; REGIONAL W ASTEW A TER FUND: EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES FUND; BOOTH-KELLY FUND; INSURANCE FUND; AND
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUND.
Finance Director Bob Duey was present for the staff report. At various times during the fiscal
year the Council is requested to make adjustments to the budget to reflect needed changes in
planned activities to recognize new revenues such as grants, or to make other required
adjustments. These adjustments to resources and requirements which change the current budget
are processed through supplemental budget requests that the Finance Department schedules on an
annual basis.
This is the last of four scheduled FY03 supplemental requests to come before Council. The
supplemental budget being presented includes: recognizing new revenues and reflecting
additional resources; adding FTE and adjusting expenditure authority for department operating,
capital projects and non departmental accounts (debt service, transfers to other funds and
reserves), including the establishment of the Riverbend Development Fund and costs to be
incurred on or before June 30, 2003.
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Mr. Duey said the large number of changes are due in part because the budget was created about
18 months ago, and there have been changes. He said they try to get everything in order for the
end of the year. The other point is that they changed their appropriation methodology this year.
He discussed the Riverbend Development Fund.
The overall financial impact of the Supplemental Budget Resolution is to increase total
appropriations by $577,490, to increase total City FTE by 7.0 FTE, and to recognize the
establishment of the Riverbend Development Fund.
Councilor Ballew asked about money coming from reserves and if that was anticipated.
Mr. Duey said it was anticipated. There will still be some fine tuning.
Mayor Leiken opened the Public Hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Leiken closed the Public Hearing
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-29. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Adoption of the Report ofthe City Engineer for Project P20322. Sewer and Drainage
Improvements in Laura Street From 300 Feet North of Lindale Drive to the South 1170 Feet
and Vicinity and Declaring an Emergency.
ORDINANCE NO. 6055 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
ENGINEER FOR PROJECT P20322. SEWER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN
LAURA STREET FROM 300 FEET NORTH OF LIND ALE DRIVE TO THE SOUTH 1170
FEET AND VICINITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
City Engineer AI Peroutka was present for the staff report on this issue. Adoption of the
Engineer's Report is the second step in the improvement process. A hearing must be held prior to
adoption of the Engineer's Report and solicitation of bids for the subject project.
This project was initiated by Council on December, 2, 2002 under the waiver petition process. A
meeting with the affected property owners (two developers) was held to review the project
design, property owner costs, and construction schedule. The owners are anxious for the
completion of the construction which will allow their developments to move forward. Project
funding is budgeted in both the FY 02/03 and FY 03/04 budgets in the Development Assessment
Fund, the Sewer Fund and the System Development Charge Fund. The owners seem happy with
what staff is doing and the formula they have used. Staff recommends they go forward.
Councilor Ballew asked about the $144,000 the City is giving for this project. Will the cost for
future annexations be somewhat lowered?
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Mr. Peroutka said there will be an in lieu of assessment fee for sanitary sewer, but not for the
storm sewer systems. Typically with a drainage system it would be part of a road improvement
cost.
Councilor Ballew said that may be something for staff to look at as our budget gets tighter,
especially with increased storm water treatment costs in the future.
Councilor Woodrow asked why they are declaring an emergency.
Mr. Peroutka said so we can get going in time to mesh with the developers' schedules.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6055 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. Proposed Resolution Setting Local and Regional Sewer User Fees.
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD COMMON
COUNCIL SETTING LOCAL AND REGIONAL SEWER CHARGES AS SET FORTH IN
THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Environmental Services Supervisor Gary Colwell was present for the staff report. He said that
current Springfield sewer and storm drainage user fee rates will not produce sufficient revenue to
fully fund the proposed FY 03/04 budget. New local sewer user fees should be considered and
included in the City's rate schedule for sewer user fees and adopted by resolution of the City
Council. Additionally, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) has
adopted a new Regional sewer user fee schedule for FY 03/04, and has forwarded it to
Springfield and Eugene for inclusion in the respective local rate schedules pursuant to section
8(c) of the MWMC intergovernmental agreement.
The Council reviewed FY 03/04 local and regional sewer and local drainage fee alternatives at
the March 10,2003 Work Session. Council consensus direction was to increase local sanitary
sewer rates by 4%, hold residential drainage rates at the current level and increase
commercial/industrial drainage rates by up to 42%. The Council was also advised of the
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission's adoption of a 6.5% increase in the regional
sanitary sewer rate. An open house to discuss proposed user fees with sanitary sewer and storm
drainage users was scheduled for May 28,2003,5:00 pm to 6:30pm in the Springfield City Hall
Library Meeting Room. Mr. Colwell said no citizens attended this open house.
Councilor Woodrow said he thought this was scheduled for a Work Session on May 5.
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Mr. Colwell said it was on the Work Session March 10, and was pulled inadvertently with an
SDC item from the Regular Session on May 5.
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Councilor Woodrow noted that he pays more for storm drain fees than for water he uses. It
bothers him to pay those fees and he does not like the fact it is increasing.
Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-30. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR
AND 1 AGAINST.
4. Annexation of Territory to the City of Springfield and Extraterritorial Sanitary Sewer
Extension (Journal Number LRP2003-00010)
RESOLUTION NO. 03-31 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REOUESTING THAT THE LANE
COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVES THE
ANNEXATION AND EXTRATERRITORIAL SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION.
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Planner Sarah Summers was present for the staff report. She said the applicant and owner,
Shamrock Village Investors, has requested annexation of 16.05 acres of property located on
Franklin Blvd., in Glenwood. Currently, the Park is served by a septic system which is due for
permit renewal by DEQ. Since the Park is legally and physically able to connect to the City
sanitary system, DEQ will not renew the septic permit.
The City Council is authorized by ORS 199.490(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 the property owner has been
given, and the applicant has provided evidence that 51 percent of the registered voters support the
annexation.
The 4 tax lots in Glenwood contain Shamrock Village Mobile Home Park. The properties are
within the UGB but are not adjacent to the Springfield City Limits except along the Willamette
River. The City can ensure a minimum range of urban services including but not limited to
police, fIre protection, library, parks and recreation, and schools. The Springfield Utility Board
(SUB) currently serves the properties with electric and water. Public storm sewers are not
available, but the park has its own storm water collection system. Sanitary sewer can be supplied
to the site with an extraterritorial extension of a sewer line. The owner is requesting that the park
annex into the City and hook up to the public sewer system. The septic system is currently due
for renewal of the permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). DEQ will not
issue a new permit because Oregon Rules and Statute prevents the issuance if a sanitary sewer is
legally and physically available. The City Council Resolution will be forwarded to the Lane
County Local Government Boundary Commission.
Councilor Ballew asked how much it will cost the City and how much does the property owner
pay.
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Ms. Summers said the property owner will extend the sewer out to 19th Street.
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Mr. Peroutka said the proposal is to run a force main across Franklin Blvd. and through some
property the applicant owns to our pump station at 19th Street. This will all be paid for by the
property owner. The property owner will also pay a System Development Charge (SDC) at the
time of hook-up. There is no cost to the City for hook-up.
Councilor Burge asked if there would be any cost for the City regarding this annexation.
Mr. Kelly said once an area is annexed, it would give these people access to Library, road
maintenance, etc. which they would now pay taxes for. We normally don't make money on
residential property.
Discussion was held regarding whether or not it was personal property or real property, and if it
would generate tax revenue to the City.
Councilor Fitch said in good faith when the City gained Glenwood, we offered to let people
annex as they could. She feels we need to take care ofthese citizens.
Councilor Burge asked ifthis would remain a trailer park under the refinement plan.
Ms. Summers said that Springfield's refinement plan allows them to remain a trailer park.
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Councilor Woodrow confirmed this would be an island in Glenwood. He asked ifthey would be
paying the new annexation fees that were recently enacted.
Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst said they will not pay new fees because they applied before the
new fees went into affect.
Ms. Summers said there are a great deal of island annexations in Glenwood.
Mr. Kelly said that is how it will be for some time. The City will be asked to be flexible in these
cases, but it is Council's decision.
There was discussion on the services currently provided in that area.
Councilor Burge suggested when staff brings forth applications for annexation in the future, that
they include the assessed value for Council's consideration.
Councilor Ballew said she is not a fan of island annexation, but Glenwood is a special place and
there are special circumstances. She said it seems that piece-mealing may be more expensive and
asked if there could be some sort of plan or estimate of when annexation could occur.
Mr. Kelly said we did look at the service plan for Glenwood for the jurisdiction study and staff
can look at that again. He said they could refine that plan and involve citizens to see who is
interested. Many residents may not be in favor of annexation.
Councilor Fitch suggested that as we look at plans, we do an outreach to Glenwood citizens and
provide informational meeting and timelines. She feels that ifthey have the information and
education they need, they might come together as a group.
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Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-31. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Curtiss Greer, 357 55th Street, Springfield. Mr. Greer came forward to say that he and many
other are concerned about the idea of being a copy cat with Eugene. He noted four examples:
1) Crime status based on rates, 2) Gas tax, 3) Utility tax, 4) Renaming of streets. Do we want
to create this in Springfield? Why create a private committee to do this? In the interest of the
City, why not honor someone who has served all of the people, not just a chosen group.
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2. Diane Cowger, 1714 Main St, Springfield, OR. Ms. Cowger and her business partner are
here to ask approval for a noise permit. They have owned a bar on 17th and Main in
Springfield for 4 years and would like to host an event. Their clientele are a very responsible
group of bikers. The event is scheduled on June 14 and would be a Biker Bash and
Barbeque. They have applied for and received all of the necessary permits, except for the
noise permit. She explained the event, noting there would be speakers playing music to the
outside and a fenced area for clientele to gather for the barbeque and beer garden. She noted
that she and her partner have cleaned the place up and like to do things properly. They have
received Fire Marshall approval and Police approval.
Councilor Ballew asked what hours the event would take place and how close they are to
residential area.
Ms. Cowger said they are in a mixed use residential and business. She said the biggest
complaint from the residential neighbors is the noise of the motorcycles. She has gone
personally to talk to the neighbors about this event. They will operate from Noon-8:00pm
outside. After 8:00pm they would have everything inside and it would be business as usual.
Councilor Burge asked if this is the first annual event. Ms. Cowger said it was. She noted
that her biker clientele are very responsible.
Police Chief Jerry Smith discussed the process of gaining noise permits. By ordinance noise
permits are required. Council has delegated authority to Chief Smith to issue noise permits.
Because ofthe proximity to residents, he denied their request, but suggested they come
before Council. He noted that Police has not approved anything at this time. To his
knowledge OLCC has not yet given their approval. He just received an application from
OLCC today regarding this event.
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Discussion was held regarding Council giving approval and conditions attached to that
approval. Police could circumvent the council's decision by closing it down. They also
discussed a bond or other expense passed to the applicants if police were required to come in
on overtime.
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Councilor Ralston feels that as long as they have proper permits and understand that if they
receive any major complaints they would be shut down immediately, that approval with
conditions would be satisfactory. He said he would also like to consider a bond that the
applicant could get back if nothing happens.
Councilor Fitch asked about the other activities and if they were appropriate for children to
view who reside near this establishment.
Discussion was held regarding OLCC regulations.
Mr. Kelly said the Council makes recommendations to OLCC which they take into
consideration when reissuing their license. Some of the issues Council will look at include 1)
Has that place of business been a problem to community?, 2) Have they had a large number
of police call outs, etc.? That is of a concern to the business owners, because they know it
could greatly impact their application with OLCC next year. He said a bond requirement can
be set.
Mr. Leahy said Mr. Kelly is correct regarding the OLCC license process and the affect it has
to the ,owner. He also noted that if there are problems with this event, and they come to
Council next year for a permit for a second annual event, they will not be reissued a permit.
Mr. Leahy also noted that this application is only regarding noise. He read from the
ordinance. Other activities are covered under other ordinances.
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Mayor Leiken asked if Chief Smith could get a copy of a noise permit issued to Door
Christian Fellowship on 38th and Main if there was such a permit. He would like to look at
this permit and the conditions it has on it. He commends the applicants for coming forward
for this permit.
Councilor Burge does not have trouble with the date and time. He would like Police, City
Attorney and City Manager to come up with conditions.
Mr. Leahy asked if Council wanted those conditions to relate to the intensity of the noise, the
duration of the noise, and some level of complaint from the neighborhood and requirement in'
the event the police officer requests the music to stop, the music stops.
Consensus from the Council is to approve the noise permit with conditions relating to those
topics.
3. Gery VanderMeer, 2604 J Street, Springfield, OR. Mr. VanderMeer read excerpts from a
book about the Oregon Trail which outlined the difficult conditions the pioneers faced
coming to Oregon. He said these pioneers gave their lives and Centennial Boulevard was
named to honor those who gave their lives. These pioneers were every race, every religion
and every color. Please do not dishonor those brave pioneers by renaming their boulevard.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
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ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
a. Planning Commission Appointments
Planning Supervisor Mel Oberst was present for the staff report. Mr. Oberst said that there are
two vacancies on the seven member Planning Commission. Tim Malloy has vacated his position
as of May 6, 2003 to take a seat on the City council. Marilyn Phillips resigned her position on the
Commission on April 1, 2003. The appointments for these positions are for 4-year terms. The
terms ofthese positions expire on June 2, 2007.
The city received four applications for these vacancies on the Planning Commission. At the May
27th work session the Council interviewed the candidates and chose to appoint David Cole and
Gayle Decker.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO APPOINT DAVID COLE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SERVE A FOUR-
YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 2,2007. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW
TO APPOINT GAYLE DECKER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SERVE A FOUR-
YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 2,2007. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 6 FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
Councilor Ballew went to Salem with members of staff on Thursday, May 29. They met with
Rep. Terry Beyer, Rep. Phil Barnhart and Senator Bill Morrisette. She noted that someone from
the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) mentioned that Representative Terry Beyer has been
instrumental in getting road fees taken care of. She said they discussed the three bills that would
have a cost to the City.
Councilor Ballew mentioned that she hoped councilors had a chance to go to the Garden Tour on
Sunday, June 1. They did an excellent job: nice gardens, nice weekend.
Mayor Leiken said he went to a leadership conference in Portland on Monday, May 27. At that
conference was the unveiling of the transportation plan and discussion on how close we are
getting on that plan. He also heard that Rep. Beyer has been key in maintenance funding. He
said that OTIA III (Oregon Transportation Investment Act) could bring 5000 jobs to Oregon in
next 10 years.
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Councilor Burge asked Councilor Ballew to thank Rep. Beyer on behalf of the Council.
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b. Other Business
Councilor Fitch said that she had lunch on May 30,2003 with John Musemeci, Larry Reed and
Suzanne Arlie from Arlie and Co. She noted it was an exparte contact and would like to disclose
that as part of the public record because they have a permit pending. She said they wanted to give
her history on their past dealings with the City and some of their vision. She explained to them
that she could not comment on anything that was in the process and had no knowledge of what
they had dispensed. She was there to listen to what they wanted to share. She did not commit the
Council or herself to anything. She wished them well and thanked them for their help with the
Sports Center.
Councilor Burge said he was also invited to have lunch with John Musemeci and Larry Reed
from Arlie & Co on Wednesday, May 28,2003. He also told them he was not in a position to
make comments or bring forward any theories. He said the pretext ofthe meeting was their
interest in the Jasper Natron property which Councilor Burge is brokering. He said, however, that
most of the conversation revolved around the City and their concerns about some of the decisions
and treatment by City staff and their 12 acres at Riverbend.
Councilor Malloy went to the Eugene City Club luncheon. Senator Wyden was scheduled to
speak, but was detained in Los Angeles, so his chief of staff gave the speech. The message was
good: Senator Wyden is striving to bring business to Oregon and is pushing for nano-technology
(microscopic robots).
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Councilor Ralston proudly announced that his daughter is graduating with one of the 19th highest
honors from Springfield High School.
Councilor Ballew said her parents celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 31 st.
Councilor Burge noted that last week was his one year annive.rsary for stopping smoking and for
his heart surgery.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
1. Ballot Title - Initiative Petition Election on the Question of Whether Springfield Ordinance
No. 6036 Which Authorizes the City to Impose a Transportation System Maintenance Fee
Shall Be Repealed.
City Attorney Joe Leahy was present for the staff report. Mr. Leahy said Council's discussion
during their Work Session earlier this evening on this item included the following options:
1. Adoption of Initiative Ballot Measure - (i.e. Repeal Ordinance No. 6036), or
2. Referral ofInitiative Ballot Measure to Lane County Elections, and at the sole discretion
ofthe Council referral of competing measure to the ballot at the same election where the
initiative measure will appear.
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A Prospective Initiative Petition was filed with the City Elections Officer on February 10, 2003,
pursuant to ORS 250.265. The signatures were verified and certified by the Lane County
Elections Division on May 16,2003.
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Pursuant to ORS 250.325, (1) if an initiative petition contains the required number of verified
signatures, the city elections officer shall file the initiated measure with the city governing body
at its next meeting, (which is June 2,2003). (2) The governing body, not later than the 30th day
after the measure is filed with it, (30th days is July 2, 2003) may adopt or reject the measure
unless the measure is required to be submitted to city electors under the city charter or state law.
If the measure is not adopted, or the measure is required to be submitted to city electors under the
city charter or state law, it shall be submitted to city electors on the next available election date in
ORS 2.230 held not sooner than the 90th day after the measure was filed with city governing
body. (3) The governing body may refer a competing measure to city electors at the same
election at which the initiative measure is submitted. If the governing body refers a competing
measure to city electors, it must prepare the measure not later than the 30th day after the initiated
measure is filed with it.
The date of the election is the next available election date not sooner than the 90th day after the
measure was filed with the city governing body after verification. Date of next available election
is September 16,2003.
The council must act within 30 days of its receipt (July 2, 2003). The last day to withdraw the
Ballot Measure once it is filed with Lane County Elections is July 17,2003.
At this time it is estimated that participation in the September 2003 election will cost $20,000 to
$30,000. This amount could be lower if other jurisdictions place items on the September ballot.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa
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Acting City Recorder
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