07/16/1987 - Minutes Meeting of City Center Task Force
July 16, 1987
Present::
Stuart Cohen, Michael. Marr, Pani Juarez, Jolynn Ash, Cyon Pinkerton
Absent:
Jerry C:oursoll.e, Chris Defferdi.ng
Staff:
Liz Newton, Duane Roberts, Bill Monahan, Randy Wooley
Guest:
Peggy Weston Byrd and Valerie ;Johnson
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the addition of listing
guests . It was agreed that on all. future meeting minutes we. will. list the
guests .
Presentation on Traffic and Transportation
Randy Wooley City Engineer
Randy reviewed the City' s overall plan and the city budget: for C:I:P. At:
this time, there are no plans for downtown 'Tigard . 'They are waiting for our
committee recommendation,
Randy talked about: the Main Street bridge and estimated the cost to
rebuild would be approximately $500,000.00. He said that the R.R. cost
estimate to smooth out:: crossing would be about $1.50.00 a foot. It is the
City' s responsibility . We also discussed the Tri—Met Transit System and storm
drainage problems .
Report on Promoting Downtown Conference
Pam reported the three day seminar was very enjoyable and provided
valuable information on revitalization of the downtown area. The seminar gave
a lot of information on how the downtown can compete with the large shopping
malls .
Discussion of Tigard Business Leaders Luncheon
The luncheon has been changed to a breakfast. The date will be September
21, 1.987. An invitation wi.l.l be sent to City Center businesses and property
owners (approximately 250) . Jolynn will provide us with an approximate cost
for printing invitations and a continental. breakfast. The meeting wi.l.l be
held at City Hall.
Bi.l.l. Monahan presented a letter he received from Stash Tea
They are considering relocating their office in Tigard. We are invited to
attend a meeting on Thursday the 23rd at 2.:30. We discussed some of the
problems that might arise from having :hash Tea Company .located in downtown
Tigard .
Finalize Report to council -•- Jolynn Ash
'The report was reviewed and several changes were made. Jolynn will make
the necessary changes and give the new report to Duane for, the 7/27 Council.
meeting.
Staff Report on Marketing Consultant:
Duane Roberts asked Sea First if they would be interested in participating
in a market study . They said that they would need to know the cost. It was
agreed to send an offer to all businesses in Tigard to see if they would like
to participate.
Duane is still waiting for the rest of the agencies he contacted to submit
bid . Out of the 20 he contacted, he has received four responses . Staff is
going to discuss bringing the cost down by inviting the consultants in and
showing them what records we have.
Item 8
We added outdoor storage to the list.
Item 9
W:i.l.l be discussed next: meeting.
:Item 11
Staff Report on Park Board
Liz talked to the Park Board on Tuesday and they were interested that:
Fanno Creek was a high priority on our list. 'The Park Board is looking into
the addi.t:i.onal land needed to complete the park and acquiring all the land
needed . They would like to make sure the Park Plans are updated . We
discussed the difference between the natural setting and a manicured park . We
would .like to pass on support for the park to get the improvements considered
for the 1188 budget. Stuart is going to contact: the Park Chairman and inform
him of our interest,
Mike made a motion to adjourn; J'ol.ynn seconded the motion.
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