City Council Minutes - 05/10/2005 Agenda Item No. 3. 1
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COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 10, 2005
Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Dirksen; Councilors Harding, Sherwood, Wilson, and
Woodruff.
> ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
a. 5th Tuesday-The next Fifth Tuesday meeting is scheduled for
May 31. At the last Fifth Tuesday meeting, Senator Burdick
and Representative Galizio were present. Council asked staff
to contact Senator Burdick and Representative Galizio to
determine if they could attend an upcoming Council business
meeting for a report on legislative activities. Staff will contact
the legislators to and invite them to attend either the May 24 or
the June 14 City Council meeting.
b. , Determine who on City Council might want ACT2005
Software. Councilor Harding would like to use this software to
track City Council communications.
C. Noise ordinance- request for review by Councilor Woodruff.
Council members received a copy of an e-mail communication
on this matter. Discussion on amendment to the noise
ordinance to increase limitations on activity during the evening
will be held at an upcoming workshop meeting and then
scheduled for a hearing if Council direction is to proceed. Staff
will provide City Council information regarding limitations set
by other jurisdictions.
d. Street light design -Councilor Harding advised she had
received a telephone call from a citizen representing
neighbors who were inquiring about the possibility of changing
the street lights for the Walnut Street projects. There was a
request for street lights that looked "less industrial." Mayor
Dirksen noted this might be a good opportunity to use the
same type of street lights proposed for the downtown area.
Interim City Manager Prosser advised he would contact City
Engineer Duenas to determine if changes can be made. The
contract has been issued on this County project; therefore,
any change will need to be accomplished by a change order.
e. Update on requests for proposals for Urban Renewal Plan and
Public Outreach Program. A May 10 memorandum from
Community Development Director Hendryx was distributed to
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the City Council. The City received two proposals for the
Urban Renewal Plan and three proposals for the Public
Outreach Program. Interviews of applicants will be held on
May 13.
f. Council members were invited to attend a Pre-Opening
Reception at Bridgeport Village on May 18, 2005, 5-8 p.m.
Information was distributed to the City Council. Mayor Dirksen
and Councilors Sherwood and Wilson indicated they would
like to attend.
g. Community Achievement—Washington County Fair and
Rodeo requested a nomination of an outstanding Tigard
citizen/community volunteer for recognition at the Fair. A
May 1 letter from Washington County was distributed to the
City Council. City Council will advise staff next week of names
for nomination.
h. CP04B Requests for City staff attendance. Staff reviewed
with City Council the request for Tigard's attendance at a
recent CP04B meeting. Julie Russell has contacted the
County noting concerns about Tigard staff not attending these
meetings when requested. No Tigard representatives
attended the May 5 CP04B meeting. Interim City Manager
Prosser indicated that Public Works Director Koellermeier
intended to attend; however, there was a miscommunication
on meeting location.
City Council discussed the request, wherein staff and
members of the Park and Recreation Board were also invited
to attend the meeting. Discussion followed on meetings by
neighborhood groups and staff attendance. Interim City
Manager Prosser will meet with County Administrator
Cameron to determine how to respond to requests for Tigard
representative attendance at CPO meetings.
i. Calendar Review
• May 13 Library Closed —Staff Training Day
• May 16 Budget Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. —
Library Community Room
• May 17 Council Workshop Meeting — 6:30 p.m. —
Town Hall
• May 23 Budget Committee Meeting — 6:30 p.m. —
Library Community Room
• May 24 Council Business Meeting — 6:30 p.m. — Town
Hall
• May 30 Memorial Day Holiday, City Offices Closed
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• May 31 5th Tuesday Council Meeting -- 7-9 Library
Community Room
> DISCUSS ISSUES - GREENBURG ROAD PROJECT
City Engineer Duenas reviewed with the City Council information on this
agenda item including his memorandum dated May 3, 2005. There are
issues with the Greenburg Road Project that have significant
ramifications on the projects that can be implemented during the next five
years. The memorandum from Mr. Duenas outlined the issues and the
request for direction from the City Council.
The total project cost in 2000 was estimated to be $2.5 million. Mr.
Duenas' memorandum outlined revised costs, which now is now
estimated to be $5 million. The existing revenue sources cannot provide
the local funding needed in a timely manner and still be able to address
the priorities with the Tigard Downtown and Highway 99W.
Council consensus, after discussion of alternatives, was to direct staff to
explore changing the scope and downsize the project, including avoiding
bridge design and installation. Staff will explore if improvements can be
made at Tiedeman Street.
> DISCUSS A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AND ACTIVELY PURSUE
REGION-WIDE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE
REGIONAL LAND USE PLANNING SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE
TRANSITION OF URBAN USES AND SERVICES IN
UNINCORPORATED AREAS, INCLUDING ANNEXATION BEFORE
DEVELOPMENT (See Agenda Item 10)
Community Development Director Hendryx introduced this item, which
had been discussed previously by the City Council with regard to
concerns about Metro's authority impacting local land use matters_ The
proposed resolution supports collaboration with Washington county
jurisdictions regarding proposed changes to Goal 14 (urbanization) and
the Urban Growth Boundary administrative rules, and supported local
control over the land-use process.
Council members discussed the proposed resolution and the concerns it
wished to articulate. While agreeing that the proposed resolution was
acceptable as a starting point more City Council discussion is needed.
The following concerns and issues were noted:
o Concerns with Metro's policies on urban growth boundaries,
which have had an impact on the market and have led to rapid
densification of some areas.
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o Interest expressed in talking with other jurisdictions to determine if
what their issues might be. Jurisdictions affected by Metro
decisions will meet on May 20, 2005, to discuss issues.
o Discussion by the City Council on being specific with Tigard's
concerns about decisions relating to the urban growth boundary
expansion.
o Another discussion will be scheduled on this topic after the May 20
symposium. Councilor Wilson will attend the symposium and
requested City Council input on what he should share at this
meeting. This item was discussed again during the business
meeting (see Agenda Item No. 10.)
• EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session
at 7:10 p.m. to discuss employment of public officers, employees and agents
under ORS 192.660(2)(a).
Executive Session concluded at 7:25 p.m.
1. BUSINESS MEETING
1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the City Council & Local Contract Review Board
to order at 7:35 p.m.
1.2 Council Present: Mayor Dirksen; Councilors Harding, Sherwood,
Wilson, and Woodruff.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items
2. PROCLAMATIONS
o Mayor Dirksen proclaimed May 15-21, 2005 as Emergency Medical
Services Week. Representatives from Metro West Ambulance
presented a plaque to the City of Tigard, thanking the community for its
support. The City Council was invited to a barbecue hosted by Metro
West on May 20 in Hillsboro. Councilor Harding also acknowledged the
work of TVF&R, which has emergency medical personnel serving the
community and work with Metro West.
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
• Tigard High School Student Envoy Nikki Pham presented an update of
activities at Tigard High School; an outline of activities was distributed to
the City Council.
■ Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce Representative Dan Murphy
reviewed upcoming Chamber meetings. S. Carolyn Long is retiring as
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Executive Director in June, The new Executive Director, Jeremy
Monlux, will start on July 1, 2005.
■ Isador Morgavi, 15145 SW 119th Avenue, Tigard, OR 97224 distributed a
copy of some written testimony and spoke to the City Council about
discussion he heard in the Study Session earlier in the meeting. Mr. Morgavi
said that during the Study Session he heard staff advise Council on matters
concerning communication. Nothing that was said was incorrect, a lie, or
inaccurate. Council took that information, discussed it, and made decisions
on it without any public input. Mr. Morgavi said the material he distributed to
the City Council was a list of e-mails that started on April 16 asking for some
people to come to a meeting to give information. That meeting (CP04B
meeting) was to be on May 10 and nothing happened; he said this was
unacceptable. He said the problem could have been solved in a matter of a
couple of hours at the most. He said the CPO members did not know there
were specific rules for requesting Tigard staff attendance at their meeting; the
request had been bounced around, Mr. Morgavi said he did not think the
matter was adequately prioritized. Council hears one side of the story from
staff and often times, as the information is transmitted from lower
management levels, the staff may have reasons to slant things one way or
the other so it does not look like they Iet something set on their desk for two
weeks before they did something. Mr. Morgavi said that all that was being
asked was to have some input on things 'like this" other than to have to come
before the City Council with a two-minute limit, which only antagonizes the
Council and frustrates them.
Mayor Dirksen told Mr. Morgavi that he hoped some of the earlier discussion
during the Study Session by the City Council helped clarify for staff what
Council's policy is on this issue. The issue regarding Tigard representation at
the last CPO meeting was a combination of miscommunication and
misunderstanding.
■ Greg Luke, 11660 SW Terrace Trails, Tigard, OR 97223, testified that he is a
Boy Scout from Troop 423 and has attained the Life rank. He said he wanted
to bring to Council's attention something that he was not happy about. Mr.
Luke is doing an Eagle project for Tigard Christian Church as his community
service project to fulfill a requirement to earn the rank of Eagle. His project is
located in a commercial area, so he was required to obtain a permit. He went
to City Hall to apply for the permit and was disappointed to learn it was going
to cost him $133.13. Mr. Luke said he is from a non-profit organization,
building a community service project for a non-profit entity. He said he
believed the City Council should consider passing a law that says Boy Scouts
do not need to pay that kind of money for a project that will benefit the City
and community. His project will be for the public so they can have lunches
and picnics. He asked the City Council to consider this issue.
Mayor Dirksen thanked Mr. Luke for coming to the meeting and advised the
City Council will be discussing this issue. The Mayor said the City would
contact Mr. Luke.
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■ Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication
Interim City Manager Prosser reviewed follow-up to citizen
communications from the April 26, 2005 City Council meeting.
y Alice Ellis Gaut had noted her concerns with regard to Council the
Consent Agenda process. Council discussed and responded to this
matter at its April 26, 2005, meeting. No additional follow up required
at this time.
➢ Gretchen Buehner had urged the City Council to appoint an
independent urban renewal board as soon as possible. City Council
will consider this matter as it makes decisions on what should be
considered in the ballot measure on urban renewal (tax increment
financing).
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Youth Advisory President Williams announced
the following Consent Agenda items:
4.1 Approve Council Minutes for March 22, 2005
4.2 Receive and File:
a. Council Calendar
b. Tentative Agenda
4.3 Adopt a Resolution Identifying the Preliminary Urban Renewal Plan
Public Outreach Program — Resolution No. 05 -27
RESOLUTION NO 05-27 — A RESOLUTION FOR THE
PRELIMINARY URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PUBLIC OUTREACH
PROGRAM
4.4 Adopt a Resolution to Establish the Selection Process for the City
Center Advisory Commission - Resolution No. 05 —28
RESOLUTION NO. 05-28 — A RESOLUTION ON THE INITIAL
SELECTION PROCESS FOR CITY CENTER ADVISORY
COMMISSION
4.5 Adopt a Resolution to Appoint Michael Kringlen to the Building
Appeals Board — Resolution No. 05—29
RESOLUTION NO. 05-29 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
TIGARD APPOINTING MICHAEL KRINGLEN TO THE BUILDING
APPEALS BOARD
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4.6 Adopt a Resolution to Appoint Jason Snider to the Budget Committee
to Complete the Term Vacated by Irene Moszer-- Resolution No. 05-
30
RESOLUTION NO. 05-30 — A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JASON
SNIDER TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE
TERM VACATED BY 1RENE MOSZER
4.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Improvement
Agreement between the Oregon Department of Transportation and
the City of Tigard for Improvements to SW 72A Avenue - Resolution
No. 05— 31
RESOLUTION NO. 05-31 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
COOPERATIVE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY
OF TIGARD FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SW 72ND AVENUE
Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by. Councilor Woodruff, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present:
Mayor Dirksen: Yes
Councilor Harding: Yes
Councilor Sherwood: Yes
Councilor Wilson: Yes
Councilor Woodruff: Yes
5. FORMAL GRADUATION OF TIGARD'S COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
Program Assistant Mike Lueck reviewed the "Partners Being Prepared
Program" Twelve volunteers, representing the third graduating class of the
City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program received
certificates. CERT team members can provide life saving assistance during
the first critical minutes during an emergency.
Mayor Dirksen thanked the graduates noting the City's appreciation for their
involvement.
Mr. Lueck advised that soon the City will have trained 50 volunteers.
Enhanced, follow-up training will be provided as well.
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6. UPDATE ON YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL AND TIGARD TURNS THE
TIDE (YOUTH FORUM)
Rob Williams and Alexander Carsh addressed the Council on recent
activities of the Tigard Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC collected 380
blankets in its December blanket drive. In December, the YAC web page
should be ready. The Tigard YAC will receive an award for community
service at the 4t" annual "We Make a Difference" awards ceremony at the
Beaverton Four Square Church, May 18, 7-9 p.m.
At this time, there are 15 active YAC members and the committee hopes to
increase this number to 30.
Maycell Villanueva, Jacob Ferrier, and Aislinn Zatarian, representing the
Skate Park Task Force, spoke to the City Council about planned fund-raising
activities. They noted they would like to plan on a carnival on September 10
and outlined the assistance needed from the City, including allowing the
carnival to be at the future skate park site. The students would like to have a
number of activities requiring electrical hook ups, skate ramps, stages, and
restrooms. This event could coincide with Family Day and the Tigard Blast
celebration. A draft brochure outlining the event was presented to the City
Council.
Mayor Dirksen noted the City Council's support of the Skate Park and said
he was encouraged with the recent fundraising activities. The students were
advised to continue to work with staff on their ideas for the carnival.
Assistant to the City Manager Newton reported that Tigard Turns the Tide,
formerly the Youth Advisory Council, will hold its first annual member
meeting on June 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. All
community members, including youth, grades 6 and up are eligible for
membership. More information will be presented in the next issue of
Cityscape.
7. POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE PRESENTATION ON DRUG RESISTANCE
The Police Activity League Program Director for Tigard, Sean Belveal,
introduced this agenda item. Mr. Belveal introduced members of the 2005
Youth Action Team who will be going to Washington DC in July as part of a
leadership conference. The youth presented City Council information on the
dangers of alcohol.
Mayor Dirksen thanked the young people for their information and noted he
was happy that PAL was active in Tigard.
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8. MEETING WITH OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REGION I MANAGER, MATTHEW GARRETT
City Engineer Duenas introduced Matthew Garrett, Region 1 Director for the
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Mr. Garrett and Council
members discussed the following:
• ODOT and the City of Tigard can partner to accomplish projects. Mr.
Garrett also noted ODOT works with JPACT and Washington County to
identify projects.
• Once projects are identified, they must be prioritized.
• ODOT supported the Tigard Downtown TGM grant.
• Reviewed the Greenburg Road project (also see Study Session
discussion by the City Council, Page 3). Construction should move
forward so funding for this project is not jeopardized. Mayor Dirksen
noted the burdensome requirement for the requirement that 110 percent
of the cost of the project amount be set aside and suggested there might
be a way to compromise on this requirement. Mr. Garretson responded
that this is a policy matter.
• The scope of this project is to be revisited (downsized).
• The traffic signal on Hall/Wall will go out for bid next week.
• The 99WW corridor study is supported by ODOT; Mr. Garrett agreed it
would be helpful for the City of Tigard to make investments near the 99W
Highway system.
• Discussed requirements for bikepaths in response to a concern
expressed by Councilor Wilson whereby bike lanes are required on all
arterials and collectors. Mr. Garrett noted this is a policy question.
• Discussed about the length of time between identifying a highway project
and the funding and construction. Mr. Garrett said it takes about nine
years to implement a project. This means that the original estimate of
the cost of a project is low — sometimes the cost of the actual project is
double the estimate. Mr. Garrett spoke to involving the public to assist
and understand. He cautioned against raising expectations and listed
the reasons why costs have escalated recently, including high steel and
gasoline prices.
• Mr. Garret noted environmental laws shape what ODOT does as an
agency more than any other factor. These laws impact costs and
timelines.
• Mayor Dirksen reviewed the City Council goals to Improve 99W and to
Revitalize the Downtown. He referred to the hoped-for improvements at
Greenburg Road. Mr. Garrett said the State is interested in considering
options that have the potential to gain capacity less expensively.
Mr. Garrett agreed to visit with the City Council every six months.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REACTIVATING THE
CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AN URBAN RENEWAL
AGENCY
a. Community Development Director Hendryx presented this agenda
item. He referred to the staff report given at the April 19, 2005,
Council meeting at which time the Council directed staff to proceed
with reactivation of the City Center Development Agency (CCDA).
Initially, the Council will serve as the CCDA. Future discussions will
occur on whether the CCDA will become the responsibility of another
decision-making body.
b. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing.
C. Public testimony: None.
d. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing.
e. Council discussion:
■ Councilor Sherwood noted this was a step in the process to move
forward with the downtown revitalization project.
■ Councilor Wilson assured the public that the City Council is well
aware that the urban renewal question must go to a public vote.
■ Councilor Woodruff asked for clarification about why a CCDA
needs to be formed. Community Development Director Hendryx
responded that the City Charter requires a CCDA and an Advisory
Committee.
■ There will be opportunity for public involvement.
f. Council consideration:
Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to
adopt Resolution No. 05-32.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-32 - A RESOLUTION REACTIVATING THE
CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AN URBAN RENEWAL
AGENCY
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present:
Mayor Dirksen: Yes
Councilor Harding: Yes
Councilor Sherwood: Yes
Councilor Wilson: Yes
Councilor Woodruff: Yes
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10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AND ACTIVELY PURSUE
REGION-WIDE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE
REGIONAL LAND USE PLANNING SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE
TRANSITION OF URBAN USES AND SERVICES IN UNINCORPORATED
AREAS, INCLUDING ANNEXATION BEFORE DEVELOPMENT
a. Community Development Director Hendryx presented the staff report
and reviewed the proposed resolution. This topic is part of a 2005
Council goal to address growth and to seek changes at Metro to free-
up the City's Comprehensive Pian process to respond to citizens'
concerns and to initiate discussions with Metro regarding density
requirements. At previous meetings, Council discussed the possibility
of adopting a resolution to identify concerns and issues the City
wants to discuss with Metro. In the late fall, the City of Tualatin
adopted a resolution with regard to the industrial lands process that
Metro went through. Council is considering adopting a similar
resolution. Two drafts of a resolution have been presented to the
Council. The resolution now before Council was drafted to reflect
Council's concerns.
b. Council Discussion:
Mayor Dirksen called the Council's attention to the "wherefore"
language of the resolution. Mayor Dirksen noted Councilor Wilson
will attend a symposium on May 20, which will be attended by officials
from other jurisdictions to discussion issues relating to Metro's
authority on local land use, with a goal for changes on Metro
guidelines and possibly to the Metro Charter.
Mayor Dirksen advised he recently met with Metro Council President
David Bragdon. He said he talked to President Bragdon about the
requirement for an average density within every jurisdiction and they
discussed how greater density is occurring at the edges of the Metro
area, not at the center. Mayor Dirksen suggested to President
Bragdon that the average density requirement of ten units per acre be
calculated on a region-wide basis rather than for each Metro
jurisdiction, which would allow for greater densification of already
urbanized areas rather than in the suburban areas.
Mayor Dirksen, President Bragdon and Jack Hoffman (MPAC Chair)
floured areas in Tigard, including the Fields' property near the new
Tigard library. The tour also included areas where infill development
is taking place where more dense development is taking place inside
a neighborhood developed less densely to show the impact this has
on the entire neighborhood. They toured areas where more dense
development worked well — and areas where it hasn't worked well at
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all. The purpose was to point out that a `one size fits all" concept
doesn't work well. Local jurisdictions need'the authority to exercise
greater flexibility. President Bragdon appeared to be receptive and
Mayor Dirksen said he hoped that this would lead to further
discussions. In response to a question from Councilor Woodruff,
Mayor Dirksen said he hoped Councilor Hosticka would also be
supportive of the City's desire to have more flexibility with regard to
local land use planning (density requirements).
Discussion continued about the impacts of high density requirements
including the resultant high property costs. During the 2040 process,
the resultant tight-boundary policies have transformed what suburban
cities are like to a greater degree than what is being recognized or
even what was intended. Councilor Wilson suggested that the tight
boundary policy be reviewed.
Councilor Wilson will bring the issues discussed by the City Council
tonight forward for consideration at the May 20 symposium.
C. Council Consideration: Resolution No. 05—33
Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Woodruff, to
adopt Resolution No. 05-33,
RESOLUTION NO 05-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY
COUNCIL TO SUPPORT AND ACTIVELY PURSUE REGION-WIDE
COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL LAND
USE PLANNING SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE TRANSITION OF
URBAN USES AND SERVICES IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS,
INCLUDING ANNEXATION BEFORE DEVELOPMENT
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present:
Mayor Dirksen: Yes
Councilor Harding: Yes
Councilor Sherwood: Yes
Councilor Wilson: Yes
Councilor Woodruff: Yes
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11. PUBLIC HEARING — CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2005A (GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY PROJECT), BY
YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON FOR AND ON BEHALF OF GEORGE FOX
UNIVERSITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $28,400,000
a. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing.
b. Interim Finance Director Imdieke reviewed the staff report and
outlined the request from George Fox University for the Tigard City
Council to approve a resolution so Yamhill County could issue $28.4
million in tax-exempt revenue bonds on behalf of the University.
Representatives from George Fox University were available should
the City Council have questions.
C. Public Testimony: None
d. Staff recommended that the Council adopt the proposed resolution.
e. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing.
f. Council Consideration: Resolution No. 05 — 34
Motion by Councilor Woodruff, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to
adopt Resolution No. 05-34.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-34 -- A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF
THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT VARIABLE RATE DEMAND
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005A (GEORGE FOX
UNIVERSITY) IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $28,400,000
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present.-
Mayor
resent:Mayor Dirksen: Yes
Councilor Harding: Yes
Councilor Sherwood: Yes
Councilor Wilson: Yes
Councilor Woodruff: Yes
12, REPORT ON THE STREET MAINTENANCE FEE AS REQUIRED BY
THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC), CHAPTER 15.20
a. Interim Finance Director Imdieke presented the staff report. As
required by TMC 15.20.050(4), the Finance Director reviewed the
revenues received from the street maintenance fee after the first full
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year following implementation. if the revenues are not meeting the
annual funding level set from the five-year maintenance plan, the
Finance Director, in coordination with the City Engineer, may
recommend a fee increase sufficient to meet that funding level.
Council may, at its discretion increase the fees through resolution
based on the Finance Director's recommendation.
The Utility Billing group began billing for the street maintenance fee
at the beginning of April 2004. For the period April 1, 2005 — March
31, 2005, the City collected $764,434 from this source. This is
$35,566 short of the targeted annual revenue of $800,000
established under the program. But because of the actual timing of
the utility billing cycle, the first bill with the street maintenance fee
on it was not mailed out until April 19. So, actual receipts for the
first full year are slightly understated because of the billing cycle
dates.
No adjustment to the fee was recommended by staff. The fee will
be reviewed after three years and the rates would then be
reestablished based on the annual average cost of an updated five-
year street maintenance program.
b. Council members noted support for the staff work for this program
to date.
13. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None
14. NON AGENDA ITEMS: None
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held.
16. STUDY SESSION (CONTINUED)
> REVIEW OF GRAPHIC IDENTITY PROPOSALS
Assistant to the City Manager Newton distributed proposal
information from Juli Page and Glenn Marcusen for designing the
graphic identity for the City of Tigard. City Council consensus was
to interview Ms. Page and Mr. Marcusen at the next City Council
workshop meeting.
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17. ADJOURNMENT: 9:47 p.m.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
Attest:
Mayof-, City// of Tigard
Date:
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