October 14, 2013 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 14, 2013
0:00 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, OCTOBER 14, 2013.
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 Ellsworth
Present
Councilor Alonso Leon
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief Russell,
Human Resources Director Hereford, Interim Public Works Director Scott, Community
Services Director Row, Finance Director Shearer, Captain Garrett, Captain Alexander,
Recreation Manager Spence, Aquatic Center Manager Wierenga, Communications
Coordinator Horton, Executive Legal Assistant Veliz, City Recorder Pierson
0:00 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS
The Aquatic Center will be hosting Spooky Splash & Floating Pumpkin Patch from 5:00 -7:00
pm on Saturday, October 26, which is generously sponsored by the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.
Guests can pick their pumpkin from the floating patch in the pool while experiencing the
colorful glow of underwater lights and fall related festivities. Cost for the event is regular
general admission plus $2.00 per pumpkin.
0:06 COMMUNITY /GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
A. Chamber of Commerce — Don Judson, Executive Director of the Chamber, announced that
the Chamber Board has decided to continue to operate the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana
through Woodburn Area Tourism headed by Ruby Wolfer. He also announced that the
Crystal Apple Awards will take place on November 22 and that the requirements for the
new Executive Director have been posted.
B. Woodburn School District — Chuck Ransom, Superintendent, presented the Woodburn
School Districts Strategic Plan.
0:25 PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Hispanic Heritage Month — Mayor Figley read the proclamation and Councilor Alonso
Leon said a few words in recognition of Hispanic Heritage month.
B. Stu Spence was recognized for receiving the Oregon Recreation and Parks New
Professional of the Year award.
0138 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Figley acknowledged that Council has received a few petitions, various phone calls,
and emails regarding the Sequoia Trees issue. Burt Carney, 1682 Meridian Dr., provided a
letter and petition to the Mayor and Council and spoke against issuing a permit to ODOT to
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cut down the Sequoia trees.
Ron Cearley, 1946 Rainer Rd., stated the he owns one of the properties the trees are on and he
is in favor of cutting them down.
Colin Brown, 1790 Woodland Ave., spoke about the Sequoia trees and that he is against them
being cut down.
Hank Werner, 2743 Fairway St., stated that he is concerned about the Sequoia trees and
believes that the intangible value of the tree needs to be considered. He asked that Council
weigh in on this issue.
Ellen Bandelow, 199 Smith Dr., stated that she is representing many people around the City
who are against the destruction of the two Sequoia trees and that they have been able to get
650 signatures on their petitions. She also stated she spoke with Tim Potter from ODOT and
that ODOT is considering other possible design alternatives that could possibly save the trees
and requested that City Council direct staff to give full and careful consideration to whether
these trees can be saved and report back to Council before a final decision is made.
Councilor Cox stated that if the Council were being asked to take action on this item he would
disqualify himself because he lives next door to the trees and is opposed to them being cut
down. He stated that he believes it is critical that Council and staff realize how important
these trees are to the people and that Council and staff need to take into consideration input
from the public before a permit is issued to ODOT. He also noted that in December of last
year the City's Public Works Department was working on a plan with ODOT to try and save
the trees but for some reason that fell through. He would like to direct staff by motion what
Council would like to see staff do.
Mayor Figley commented that many staff members have been working on this issue for the
last year and a half trying to save these trees and that they are still working on it today. She
does not want to direct staff to do anything because they are doing their job and are going
above and beyond the call of duty. She also noted that ODOT's application is not complete as
of yet and that this is still a subject that is under consideration.
Dagmar Kinne, 586 Grant St., read a description of the Sequoia tree from the Audubon
Society Nature Guide and commented that the trees add value to a home.
Councilor McCallum concurred with Mayor Figley.
City Administrator Derickson stated that they have been negotiating with ODOT in good faith
and that ODOT has public safety and liability concerns about the trees but is open to ideas. He
also mentioned that ODOT has put a hold on their current application while discussing
alternatives with the City.
1 1 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of September 23, 2013,
B. Woodburn City Council Executive Session minutes of September 23, 2013,
C. Full On- Premises Sales- Trapala Restaurant.
McCallum/Cox... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
113 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2938 -AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AQUATIC CENTER
WITH THIS ORDINANCE
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2938. Executive Legal Assistant Veliz read the two
readings of the bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call
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vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No.
2938 duly passed.
ias CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Derickson had nothing to report.
1 1 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Alonso Leon thanked everybody for attending the Council meeting.
Councilor Lonergan thanked people for coming out and showing support for an issue.
Councilor McCallum concurred and appreciated the emails received both pro and con.
Mayor Figley stated that she appreciates that people are paying attention and are willing to
express their point of view.
Councilor Ellsworth commended those people that got up to speak.
Councilor Morris stated he also appreciates the emails and was impressed with the knowledge
that the speakers had on the ordinance and the process.
1:22 ADJOURNMENT
McCallum/Lonergan.... meeting be a
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 pm.
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ATTEST
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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