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06/18/1985 - Minutes ✓` *ftW TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES — JUNE 18, 1985 Pioneer Pies Restaurant Members Present: Pat Kennedy, Vice Chairman Kathy Budny David Clements Jim Corliss Amo DeBernardis Tony Orlandini John Savory Guests Present Jeanne Caswell Sue Clark Judy Christensen Bill Crum Staff Present: Bill Monahan Pat Kennedy, acting chairman, opened the meeting by calling for a review of the May 21, 1985 meeting minutes. The members approved the minutes as written. Sue Clark of Oregon Human Development Corp. addressed the Committee and explained the programs of her organization. OHDC contracts with the federal government and provides services for migrant farm workers. They have fifty—five staff members. Judy Christensen of Tigard Promotions, Inc. , presented an update of TPI's activities. The group, formed by the Tigard Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and Keowanee hopes to give a boost to the Tigard Town and Country Days by holding their event on July 26 and 27. They decided to move the festival to Main Street for greater visibility, and to bring business to the downtown area. Although some businesses will be closed on the days of the festival, the recognition factors associated with the festival should bring people back on another day. The focus of the event will be a Hot Rod Classic exhibiting cars, various other events will be held with booths set up between Scoffins and Burnham. The Post Office, Greyhound, Railroads, and Tri Met have all been contacted and were both receptive and cooperative to adjust their schedules for that day. Judy was asked if there was any resistance among the Main Street property owners. Judy explained that the few individuals who had concerns have been accommodated by TPI. Amo requested that each member of the Committee be supplied with a copy of the Council goals for 1985-86. A copy will be distributed. A discussion was held concerning the downtown questionaire. Jeanne Caswell suggested that a group of volunteers could distribute the questionaire to businesses. Several Committee members volunteered to assist Jeanne. The Committee reviewed the survey sheet and decided to distribute it as written. The Surveys will be sent to 117 different property owners representing 173 properties. Jeanne and Bill provided the Committee with an update on the activities of the I-5 Corridor Association. The annual meeting was held on June 13 and was well attended. Four standing committees — membership, marketing, land development, and transportation will be activated in July. The Association hopes to gear up for the Japanese Mayor's Conference which will be held in Portland in September. The group plans to prepare a slide show with narration for the conference. Jeanne reported that the Association has 32 full members and 20 associate members. Eight members of the Chamber of Commerce are full members so Tigard is well represented. Presentations by developers — none were present. A discussion was held concerning a prior application, that of Main Street Development. Bill reported that J.B. Bishop, principal owner, has not filed a sensitive lands application which is necessary, prior to receiving building permits. Mr. Bishop may be seeking relief from the setback requirement imposed by the City Council. John Savory suggested that if the Cotsco proposal falls through the, Committee should assist Mr. Bishop to find suitable replacement businesses. The Committee expressed an interest in helping the project develop, Bill reported on the status of the Metzger Annexation. Tigard, Beaverton and Portland have all expressed an interest in annexing Metzger. Tigard' s tax rate, services, community identity with Metzger residents, and size are all favorable points which may tend to give Tigard an edge if the residents choose to annex. The Committee expressed that it would like to be supportive of the City efforts toward annexation. Election of Chairman — The election was delayed until the next meeting as Pat and John declined nomination. Pat suggested that he will discuss the chairman position with each member and come back with a slate of officers. A letter of resignation was received by Pat from Greg Newton who has accepted a new position with a law firm in California. Bill will ask the City Administrator's office to help in the recruitment of two new members. Two positions, one at large position, and the position representing Cascade Blvd. are now open. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 1985 at 7:30 A.M.