2000-627-Minutes for Meeting April 10,2000 Recorded 4/18/2000VOL: CJ2000 PAGE: 627
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MARY SUE PENHOLLOW
DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK
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A 2000
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DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2000
Chair Linda Swearingen opened the meeting at 10:02 a.m. Commissioners
present were Linda L. Swearingen, Dennis R. Luke and Tom DeWolf. Also in
attendance were Bruce White, Legal Counsel; George Read, Dave Leslie,
Kevin Harrison and Paul Blikstad, Community Development Department; and
Michael Maier, County Administrator. Also present were Jim Bonnarens,
Property Management; Adriel McIntosh and 'Ted Schassberger,
Commissioners' Office; Dana Bratton, Appraiser; Bob Lovelien, Attorney; Jim
Smith and Jason Faherty, representing the Redmond Skate Park; Jason Carr, a
reporter from Z-21 TV; and several citizens.
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Before the Board was a Discussion Regarding Resolution No. 2000-021,
Indicating Deschutes County's Intent to Purchase Bureau of Land
Management Property in South Deschutes County for Regional Problem
Solving Purposes.
Dave Leslie of Community Development discussed a draft report, giving an
overview of the Resolution. He explained that the Oregon Public Land and
Protection Act of 1998 provides that the Secretary of the Interior can sell to the
County land commonly known as Tract 38, at fair market value.
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A general discussion ensued, including mention of private property owned by
the Baldwin -Herndon Oregon Trust. It was noted that this property would
become surrounded on three sides by the property to be purchased, with
Huntington Road on the west side.
Dave Leslie stated that their plans are to partner with the County and develop
the new neighborhood; that he has met with Bob Lovlien, who represents B. K.
Herndon, and a memorandum of understanding is being developed. He further
explained that it's not the County's intent to acquire that property; the intent is to
work together on developing the new neighborhood.
The Commissioners, Dave Leslie and George Read then discussed the possible
and best uses of the various portions of the properties by the County, other
agencies and residential, emphasizing consistency and compatibility with the
area and the needs of the community.
Commissioner Luke stated that if La Pine incorporates this year, zoning could
change. Dave Leslie agreed, but explained that the City may decide to contract
with the County to do the work. He further explained that higher density
residential development might be a problem for some people, although there
seems to be majority support.
Commissioner DeWolf said that the County would continue to work with the
community, whether it is incorporated or not. He further stated that if St.
Charles Hospital and Central Oregon District Hospital merge, a clinic in La Pine
might become more feasible, especially if the County is able to provide the
necessary land.
George Read, Director of Community Development, said that there are two
issues to be considered. One issue is that the County has a responsibility to get
rid of transfer development rights in the neighborhood. The Senior Center does
not use transfer development rights. However, the County is buying the
Herndon land at market rate because it intends to use it for profit to solve the
problem.
He further explained that there is other land across the street that may be better,
and could possibly be obtained under the Public Purposes Act, too.
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Dave Leslie said that there is a two-day workshop in La Pine, sponsored by the
Northwest Area Foundation and organized by the Rocky Mountain Institute out
of Snowmass, Colorado. They have been in touch with Community
Development and are pulling resource materials together. The Bureau of Land
Management has received from the community a list of amenities that the
community would like the BLM to consider. One of the things staff envisions
after the Resolution is adopted is participating in the workshop and letting the
BLM know that there will be future inquiries.
Dana Bratton, Appraiser, explained he did Letters of Counsel regarding the
value of the property, which are in effect limited appraisals; Christine Hartley
was hired by the BLM to do full appraisals, and she set a value of $648,000,
which seems reasonable. He further stated that the County is in a position where
it can add a lot of value through value-added engineering, zone changes, and
land use planning. He said that the purchase of the land makes sense, but he
questioned whether it would make sense for the County to act as a developer
beyond that point.
He further stated that there is a need for housing in La Pine. He said that studies
of supply and demand factors in the area indicate that there have been no new
subdivisions developed for about twenty years, there is very little for sale and
not much turnover, and the studies show there will be a limited amount of
housing available in the future.
He explained that W.H. Pacific's quoted costs seem high to him, since there is
no rock to deal with and the land is fairly level. It said that the biggest issues are
the development of a sewer system and a domestic water system, which require
large up -front costs.
Commissioner Luke stated that many of the larger developers have indicated
they are not very interested; and that this project may be of more interest to
smaller developers, who might be able to keep the cost down.
Dave Leslie said that signature of this Resolution would enable the BLM to
complete its amendment process of the Brothers -La Pine Resource Management
Plan, and give formal notice through a record of decision. At that time, around
June 1, the clock starts. He further stated that would give the County to roughly
December 1 to make the final purchase of the patent. He also said that this
Resolution represents intent, and is not binding if funding issues or other
problems arise.
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LUKE: I move to approve Resolution No. 2000-021.
DEWOLF: I second.
VOTE: LUKE:
DEWOLF:
S WEARINGEN:
Aye.
Yep.
Chair votes aye.
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Chair Linda Swearingen adjourned the meeting at 10: 50 p.m.
Dated this 10th Day of 2000 for the Deschutes County B
ATTEST:
of Commissioners.
Linda L. Swearingen, Chair
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D n1s R. Luke, Commissioner
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