Minutes - 04/13/1994 Workshop
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
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Q.QQ.1 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, APRIL 13, 1994.
QQQ3. CONVENED. The Council met in a workshop session at 7:00 p.m. with the
Woodburn School Board.
ROLL CALL.
Mayor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Kelley
Figley
Galvin
Hagenauer
Jennings
Mitchell
Sifuentez
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Absent
Present
Staff Present:
City Administrator Childs, Finance Director Gritta, Community Development
Director Goeckritz, Police Chief Wright, City Recorder Tennant
Woodburn School Board members: Jody Fischer, Eloisa Chaudhary, Jim
Pippert, Marshall Hankerson
School District Staff: Dr. Keith Robinson, Pete McCallum, Ruthann Audritsh,
Rene Woodward
Also Present: John Catterson
0077 Following introductions of individuals present at the workshop, Jody Fischer,
School Board Chairman, stated that the Board members had requested the
workshop since they felt that there was a need to get acquainted with the City
Council since there are issues of mutual concern that periodically need to be
addressed and to generate discussion on the building needs of the school
district along with voter support for a bond measure.
It was the consensus of the group to continue current practice of trying to
coordinate use of school facilities for Park & Recreation activities and to
provide for non-duplication of services whenever possible. In addition, the
Board needs to periodically provide information to residents within the School
District on the status of school programs, costs associated with school
operations, and the conservative spending approach used by the School
District in comparison to metropolitan areas.
In regards to the bond issue, the Councilors briefly discussed the Swimming
Pool Committee's approach to inform the voters of the swimming pool bond
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issue and need for the facility. It was noted that a political action committee
was formed once the issue was scheduled for a vote and the committee
continued to promote the advantages of a new facility which would be
available to individuals of all ages. Throughout the design process, several
public meetings were held to receive citizen input. A major difference between
the pool bond issue and the school bond issue is that the pool portrays a
recreational aspect at a very low cost in comparison to the educational aspect
at a very high cost. It was also suggested that the bond issue amount be for a
generic building and furnishings and the computer lab be excluded.
School Board Chairman Fischer stated that the Board has been meeting with
several groups to receive input on a proposed bond measure and to determine
which election date would be most conducive to receiving a positive vote from
the community. In addition, the Board is working on a newsletter to provide
the public with information on the schools.
Community Development Director Goeckritz advised the group that the City is
growing not only in Commercial/Industrial activity but also in residential
housing. Newer subdivisions are helping to move the socioeconomic balance
more towards the middle level.
In regards to Law Enforcement, Police Chief Wright stated that the Police
Department has had tremendous cooperation with the School District in the
past even though the community is experiencing a rapid growth and is
extremely diverse. He also suggested that the Council and the Board endorse
each other on measures before the voters and expound on the benefits of the
measure.
Dr. Robinson also advised the Council that the pedestrian traffic study for the
high school area is near completion and the Board and Council will need to
work together to make the area safer for students.
2425 ADJOURNMENT.
The workshop adjourned at 8: 15 p.m.
APPROVED~~ ~~
LEN K LLEY, MAYOR
ATTEST J11~ ~~
Mary Te nant, Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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