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- e - since its action on the application. In response to a question, Ms. Jones stated that the application was submitted in early April 1983. There were no statements of ex parte contact or conflicts of interest. The staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Mayor Keller announced that Councilors Wooten and Smith were absent due to the annual meeting of the Eugene-Springfield Visitors and Convention Bureau. The public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of the proposal: Michael Farthing, 975 Oak Street, attorney for the applicants, stated that the interests of Booth-Fischer were purchased by Mr. Fischer. He said the applicants agree with the staff report and that he appreciates the work and cooperation of Ms. Jones. He said he believes that the applicable criteria for annexation and rezoning have been addressed in the application. Mr. Farthing said that he disagrees with the staff recommendation to await the results of the jurisdic- tional study. He explained that the applicants made their application in April 1983 and have waited patiently for action. He acknowledged that the Glenwood Task Force was convened in December 1983 and is currently performing the study, but he feels that the task force was prompted by the application. He stated that the process could proceed well into the fall of 1984 before any action is taken by the Boundary Commission if the council chooses to wait for the study results. He said the applicants are requesting action by the council at this time in order to take advantage of the summer building season should the appli- cation be approved. Mr. Farthing said a portion of the property is presently zoned County M-2 and could be partially developed under this zoning while still in the county. He added that it would be difficult for the applicants to obtain any loan financing until the application is approved. Mr. Farthing stated that the Glenwood policy which calls for the task force does not mention delaying any annexation, rezoning, or land use applications to wait for the study results, but he said the City does have a strong policy encouraging annexation and the growth and development of local businesses. He felt that there is no practical reason for delay, stating that Eugene will most likely be found as the provider of urban services. If the City of Springfield is found to be the service provider, Mr. Farthing said, then it might be 10 to 20 years before the area is annexed. He said that any annexation of the Farwest Steel Plant will have to deal with the entire complex of properties, approximately. 12 acres. Mr. Farthing said the 1990 Plan mentions the Glenwood area as suitable for central warehouse operations such as the Farwest Steel operation. He explained that the Farwest Steel operation is dependent on trucking and access to the freeway and that the company is currently attempting to consolidate its operations into one location. Speaking in opposition to the proposal: Margaret Marino, 3825 East 21st Avenue, chairperson of the Glenwood Community Organization, stated that she owns a home in the area which will be directly MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 13, 1984 Page 2