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Minutes - 08/16/1993 Spec Mtg - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 16, 1993 TAPE READING QQQ1 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, AUGUST 16, 1993. QQQ3. CONVENED. The Council met in a special meeting at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding. QQQ.S. ROLL CALL. Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Kelley Figley Galvin Hagenauer Jennings Mitchell Sifuentez Present Present (7:07 p.m.) Present Present Present Present Present Staff Present: City Administrator Childs, City Attorney Shields, Public Works Director Tiwari, Community Development Director Goeckritz, Public Works Manager Rohman, City Recorder Tennant QQ2Q CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENTS #93-02. Mayor Kelley declared continued the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.. Community Development Director Goeckritz re-read the required land use statement which involves modifications to the transportation system in the 1- 5/Hwy 214 interchange. Director Goeckritz entered the following exhibits into the record: 1) Highway 214/1-5 interchange study by Kittleson & Associates which includes the narrative and formulas; 2) Staff memo dated August 9, 1993; 3) Letter from ODOT dated August 9, 1993; and 4) additional correspondence from Attorney Wally Lien dated August 9, 1993. Director Goeckritz reviewed the area covered by this portion of the transportation plan and the alternatives discussed by the Task Force towards the improvement of the interchange. The Task Force has recommended that the split diamond interchange be pursued by the City in conjunction with the planning of a southwest by-pass. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) outlines the various road improvements necessary over the next 20 years and, as a requirement within the Transportation Plan, funding sources must be identified. Page 1 - Special Council Meeting Minutes, August 16, 1993 Ir - ~ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 16, 1993 TAPE READING The Council received an addendum to the original packet of information submitted at the June 7, 1993 hearing which included 1) a response to the Department of Land Conservation & Development's concerns, 2) Citizen responses, and 3) a response to ODOT's concern which are addressed in the Kittleson & Associates report. Director Goeckritz reiterated that this hearing only encompasses Phase I of the overall Transportation Plan. It will probably be another year before a the full plan is adopted by the Council. Director Goeckritz also stated that the staff is recommending the continuation of this hearing until September 27, 1993 for the following reasons: 1) ODOT has requested a 20 day extension to review the City's responses to their initial concerns; and 2) the letter from Attorney Wally lien suggests particular language that should be reviewed by the Transportation Task Force. He also suggested that additional public testimony be received at this meeting before a motion to continue is considered by the Council. 0467 Dean Seaman, representative from Kittleson & Associates, briefly reviewed the conclusions from the original study as it relates to the types of improvements identified by the Task Force. He discussed the advantages and disadvantages to the interchange alternatives and stated that the split diamond interchange would provide the most flexibility in meeting the projected traffic needs. He stated that ODOT had questioned the City as to the feasibility of building another overpass to move east/west traffic and the City's response to ODOT was that another access to 1-5 is necessary to reduce traffic congestion. They also questioned the feasibility of widening Highway 214 to a 6-lane roadway. If this were to occur, there would be significant land use changes to adjacent property owners and it would require the demolition of buildings to accommodate the expanded roadway. 0816 Public Works Director Tiwari reiterated that the Capital Improvement Program and funding alternatives are an integral part of the overall Transportation Plan. The Transportation Task Force has identified the following funding sources: 1) increase of the local gas tax, 2) systems development charges, 3) motel/hotel tax increase from 6% to 7.5%, and 4) business registration tax. Councilor Figley questioned if the Task Force had pursued the concept of a bond issue as part of the funding alternatives. Director Tiwari stated that there had been some cursory discussion on a revenue bond issue versus a general obligation bond but he did not feel that it was seriously considered by the Task Force since property taxation has been an on-going issue within the community. He stated that the City of Salem does have a general obligation bond for street improvements. Page 2 - Special Council Meeting Minutes, August 16, 1993 w - ~ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 16, 1993 TAPE READING 1045 Barbara lucas, 214 E. Clackamas, spoke in favor of the Task Force's recommendation for the interchange improvements and financing alternatives. She urged the Council to consider the widening of Highway 214 and the construction of a southwest by-pass to relieve traffic congestion in that area. She also urged the Council to place a gas tax measure before the voters as early as November 1993. 1172 Susan King, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Council appoint a representative of the Chamber as a member of the Transportation Task Force. 1190 Wally lien, Attorney representing the Senior Estates Neighborhood Association, stated that his letter to the City on this issue has been placed into the public hearing record and that he would agree with the staff's recommendation that his suggested language changes be reviewed by the Transportation Task Force prior to discussion by the Council. He stated that his clients are proposing the concept of a "safe zone" around Senior Estates and preserving the status quo of that area. By a show of hands (estimated 50 people), most of the audience were in agreement with Attorney lien's comments. 1364 Tom Ellicott, representing Capital Development, stated that the proposed split diamond and southwest by-pass would have a potentially negative impact on the development of their property. He also stated that discussions with staff members indicated that the Butteville/Parr Rd. overpass would more likely be the southwest by-pass. He suggested that improvements be made to the existing interchange area rather than dividing their property. Additionally, he objected to the proposed rates for the Traffic Impact Fee and System Development Charge which would fund transportation and storm water capital improvements. He felt that the proposed fee schedule would definitely deter large commercial development within Woodburn. 1624 JENNINGS/FIGLEy.... continue the public hearing until September 27, 1993, 7:00 p.m.. The motion passed unanimously. 1639 ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.. APPROVED ~~~AYOR ATTEST fY)'!:fi:t~ Mary Te nant, Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 3 - Special Council Meeting Minutes, August 16, 1993 w