01-24-2011 Minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2011
0:00 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JANUARY 24, 2011.
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Figley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Figley Present
Councilor Cox Present
Councilor Lonergan Present
Councilor McCallum Present
Councilor Morris Present
Councilor Pugh Present
Councilor Schmidt Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief
Russell, Public Works Director Brown, Economic & Community Development
Director Hendryx, Finance Director Palacios, Community Services Director Row,
Police Captain Garrett, Police Captain Alexander, Community Relations Coordinator
Stowers, City Recorder Shearer.
0:01 ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance: Saturday, February 14 from 6:00 -8:30 pm at
Wellspring.
0:02 COMMUNITY /GOVERNMENT REPORTS
A. Chamber of Commerce — Don Judson, Executive Director of the Woodburn Area
Chamber of Commerce congratulated the City on being named the Chamber Large
Business of the Year. He also congratulated Community Services Director Jim Row
for his leadership in guiding the continuance of the 2010 Woodburn Fiesta.
B. Woodburn School District — David Bautista, Superintendent of the Woodburn School
District announced that Irene Novichihin, principal of Heritage Elementary was
invited to a Russian language summit organized by Portland State and Oregon State
Universities. Superintendent Bautista also announced that the Oregon Department of
Education recognized two Valor Middle School and the Woodburn Academy of Arts,
Science and Technology for their efforts to close achievement gaps.
0:09 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the Woodburn City Council minutes of January 11, 2011,
B. approve the Woodburn City Council Workshop minutes of December 20, 2010
C. accept the Woodburn Public Library Board minutes of January 12, 2011, and
D. accept the Crime Statistics report for January 2010 through December 2010.
McCallum/Pugh... the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
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os l o COUNCIL BILL NO. 2853 — AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE STATUTORY
REFERENCES CONTAINED IN THE CITY OF WOODBURN'S EXISTING
LOCAL SOCIAL GAME DETERMINATION MADE PURSUANT TO STATE
LAW; REPEALING ORDINANCE 1996; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2853. Recorder Shearer read the two readings of the
bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. Councilor Pugh asked
for clarification regarding the applicability of this ordinance (specifically related to
Oregon Lottery games). Councilor Schmidt asked for clarification regarding Bingo
games and raffles. Chief Russell stated that those games are regulated by the State
Attorney General's Office. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed
unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No. 2853 duly passed.
0:17 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2854 — AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AQUATIC CENTER
FEES FOR INCLUSION IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE; REPEALING ALL
AQUATIC CENTER FEES AND CHARGES THAT ARE INCONSISTENT WITH
THIS ORDINANCS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2854. Recorder Shearer read the two readings of the
bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. Councilor Lonergan
asked when the fees were last updated. Community Services Director Row replied that it
had been 2 -3 years. Councilor Lonergan also asked about the methodology used to
develop the fees. Director Row stated that the fees were developed by the consultant
with the idea of determining what the market will bear based on alternative recreation
activities. City Administrator Derickson pointed out that these fee changes do not
necessarily need to be permanent and can be modified as experience dictates. Councilor
Cox would like to see resident /non - resident use tracked. Councilor McCallum asked how
the new fees will be communicated to users. Director Row described the various
marketing methods to be utilized and explored. Councilor Schmidt asked how much
revenue will be raised by the fee increase. Director Row replied that there are no
estimates at this time, but projects that figures may be available in time for 2011 -12
budget development. City Administrator Derickson also clarified that the goal is not
100% cost recovery, even if the consultant is quite optimistic about revenue recovery.
The City is striving for a 50% cost recovery which would result in approximately
$250,000 in savings. Councilor Schmidt expressed concern that a fee increase would
reduce attendance. Director Row replied that the expansion of programs and increased
marketing should offset any initial decline in attendance. Councilor Morris stated that the
daily rate proposed compares favorably to the Kroc Center in Salem.
Mark Prewitt of 443 Willow Ave, Woodburn had questions about the turnaround plan.
He questions the need for the consultant as he asserts the basic information in the report
was contained in the Parks Master Plan. Director Row clarified that the current report is
much more focused on the Aquatic Center and contains more detailed recommendations.
City Administrator Derickson also clarified that the financial position of the City, and the
sustainability of the Aquatic Center has changed, necessitating that action be taken to
preserve the Aquatic Center and its programs. Mr. Prewitt also questions the method of
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implementation, the proposed changes applicability to this particular community, and the
price sensitivity of Woodburn residents. City Administrator Derickson commented on
the cost recovery approach of the proposed fees and remarked that if the market cannot
bear the fees, staff will return with a modified fee schedule.
Council discussed the testimony by Mr. Prewitt, Director Row, and City Administrator
Derickson. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Figley
declared Council Bill No. 2854 duly passed.
1:20 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. Staff would like to have a sound check at the next meeting.
1:22 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
• Councilor McCallum complimented City Administrator Derickson on the E- Blurb.
He also corrected the previously announced dates for Relay for Life. The correct
dates are June 24 & 25
• Councilor Morris expressed well wishes for Lincoln City Officer Steve Dodds.
1:24 ADJOURNMENT
McCallum/Lonergan... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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