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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
January 21, 1986
A G E N D A
1 . Review of December 17, 1985 minutes.
2. Downtown Discussion — Status Report
8:00 — Lee Hames — Tri Met Manager
of Capital Program Planning
3 . Metro Solid Waste Transfer Station Report
4. Developer Presentation
5. Other Business
6. Next Meeting — Tuesday, February 18, 1986
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TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES — December 17, 1985
Members Present: John Savory, David Clements, Kathy Budny, Susan Clark,
Tony Orlandini, Jim Corliss
Others Present: Bill Monahan, Deborah Stuart, Jeanne Caswell, Don
Hanson, Vic Kaiser, Douglas McCasline, Bill Burton, Dan
Bertuleit, Doug Martell, Maria R. Arbl, Allan Paterson
The minutes of the November 19, 1985 meeting were reviewed and approved.
John introduced Don Hansen who reported on the meeting of a group which is
working to create a non—profit downtown group. A meeting was held where ten
attended. Three subcommittees were formed — finance, marketing, and working
with the City. The survey is being distributed by 8 or 9. After the first of
the year, they will meet to discuss the results and in late January or
February, an organizational meeting will be held.
A meeting was held on Friday, December 13 with Brian Scott of the Oregon
Downtown Development Association. John, Jeanne, and Bill briefed him on the
City' s downtown redevelopment efforts and history. Brian then explained the
Main Street Program. For Tigard to participate, a commitment of at least two
years is necessary with local funding of $10,000 needed the first year and
$4,500 the next. In addition, approximately $30,000 each year is needed to
cover the cost of a downtown manager's salary, training benefits, and
expenses. ODDA encourages a City contribution of up to 50%. A walking tour
of the Main Street area was conducted resulting in Brian giving positive
feedback on the potential of the area.
Amo suggested that we check with some participant cities to see what success
they are having. Don Hansen reported that Hillsboro has the program and he
has contacted one business person in Hillsboro to discuss the program. It is
the only participating program which is totally privately financed.
January 7 at noon at the Hi Hat, Brian Scott will make a presentation on the
program. He indicated that he may bring a manager of a participating program
with him.
Jeanne will check with some of the people in the participating communities to
see what the reaction has been to the program.
Developer Presentation — No developers were present.
Jeanne reported that she has viewed plans for Howard' s to be located in
Tigard East. No plans for the Main Street program have been received by City
staff.
Bill. described the 18 month capital improvements plan (CIP) adopted by the
City Council on December 16. Among the projects slated are several related to
Main Street: reconditioning of Main Street; reconditioning of Commercial
Street; signalization of the intersection of Main and Burnham, right—of--way
acquisition at S.W. Burnham Street. The Council action requires that these
projects be delayed until the downtown merchants review the projects and
develop a plan of action to commit private funds for other downtown
improvements to take place in conjunction with the City efforts. The Council
also requested that Tri Met be contacted to see if participation is possible
on those roads where Tri Met has a heavy impact.
Garbage Facility — Amo stated that from the standpoint of economic
development, the facility could be terrible for Tigard.;. He noted that the
Chamber has sent a letter in opposition.
Jeanne asked the Committee to authorize John to draft a letter opposing the
facility. Alan Paterson related that any opposition should be formed around
requesting that Metro follow its criteria and have the facility centrally
located.
Doug McCasline pointed out that TVEDC has followed the issue from inception.
He explained that TVEDC suggested that Metro site the facility close to where
the landfill will be located, which would not be in a city . He suggested that
Katherine Brown of a Beaverton law firm described the issue best. He pointed
out that Beaverton is opposed to the Champion site. Given the political
situation, he feels that Champion and the Tigard site will probably be the top
sites to be considered by Metro.
Much discussion was held concerning the transfer facility and the further
concern of where a landfill would be located. John will draft a letter to
Metro on behalf of the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 A.M. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday,
January 21, 1986.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: Loreen Wilson, City Recorder January 8, 1986
FROM: William A. Monahan, Director,
Community Development
SUBJECT: Minutes of Economic Development
Meeting Date: December 17, 1985
STARTING TIME: 7:30 A.M. Place: Pioneer Pies Restaurant
Members Present: John Savory, David Clements, Kathy Budny, Susan Clark,
Tony Orlandini, Jim Corliss
Staff, Press, Public & Others Present: Bill Monahan, Deborah Stuart,
Jeanne Caswell, Don Hanson, Vic
Kaiser, Douglas McCasline, Bill
Burton, Dan Bertuleit, Doug
Martell, Maria R. Arbl, Allan
Paterson
Attached is the summary of minutes from said meeting and a copy of the meeting
agenda.
A quorum was present and due notice had been given for the meeting.
Next Meeting Schedule for: January 21, 1986 at 7:30 A.M.
Adjournment: 9:00 A.M. TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS:
cording Secretary's Signature
THE BAVARIAN VILLAGE
In 1892 Charles Frederick Leavenworth purchased 40 acres of green valley
at the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains. A post office was set up
in 1893, and incorporation of the town of Leavenworth was in 1907.
Leavenworth became a great railroad town, supplemented by orchards,
logging and a lumber mill that was located in town. In the late 201s, the
railroad moved its headquarters to Wenatchee, then a few years later the
mill moved out and the young people in town started leaving home to look
for jobs.
Leavenworth took a hard look at itself in the early 19601s, asking the
Bureau of Community Management at the University of Washington for help.
Committees were set up and a revitalization was started. Out of all the
studies a new high school was built, a town-wide clean-up program was
accomplished and the tourism committee recommended that the town do a
re-design, like Solvang, California, to attract the industry of tourism to
Leavenworth. The Bavarian Theme was decided on.
Reconstructionan in 1965, and one
beg year later a hotel, electric shop,
bakery, retail shop, drug store, the bank and the hardware store were
given the Bavarian look. A motto went out to all business owners, "If you
can't do it right, wait until you can". To do it right, sacrifices were
made. Sometimes the electric bill at home wasn't paid to keep the lights
on downtown. The financing of the Bavarian reconstruction was all done by
private resources. The town used NO government grants or funds.
In 1968 the National Municipal League, co-sponsored by Look Magazine,
awarded to Leavenworth the All-American City Award.
Today retail specialty shops count up to over 100 in town, which include
gifts, antiques, galleries and restaurants. Also located in Leavenworth
are 2 hardware stores, a drug store, 3 banks, 2 clothing, 1 sporting
goods, a variety shop, 1 stationery store, 1 liquor store, 2 groceries, a
post office, etc. We seem to have a well rounded out town.
Leavenworth is located 23 miles west of Wenatchee, 103 miles east of
Everett and is on Highway 2. Leavenworth's elevation is 1,170 feet, with
surrounding mountains rising to an elevation of 5,000 to 8,000 feet. The
population of the city is 1,500 people, with another 8,000 living within
a 20 mile radius of town. Leavenworth is governed by a mayor and 7
council people. Tourism is,the main industry of Leavenworth, but also in
town are logging, forest products, fruit, the Forest Service office and
the Fish Hatchery.
Recreation is everywhere, with an 18 hole golf course, swimming, hiking,
rock climbing, rafting, hunting, boating, fishing, both downhill and
cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Just about everything you want
to do in the way of sports is available in Leavenworth.
THE BAVARIAN VILLAGE
In 1892 Charles Frederick Leavenworth purchased 40 acres of green valley
at the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains. A post office was set up
in 1893, and incorporation of the town of Leavenworth was in 1907.
Leavenworth became a great railroad town, supplemented by orchards,
logging and a lumber mill that was located in town. In the late 201s, the
railroad moved its headquarters to Wenatchee, then a few years later the
mill moved out and the young people in town started leaving home to look
for jobs.
Leavenworth took a hard look at itself in the early 19601s, asking the
Bureau of Community Management at the University of Washington for help.
Committees were set up and a revitalization was started. Out of all the
studies a new high school was built, a town-wide clean-up program was
accomplished and the tourism committee recommended that the town do a
re-design, like Solvang, California, to attract the industry of tourism to
Leavenworth. The Bavarian Theme was decided on.
Reconstruction began in 1965, and one year later a hotel, electric shop,
bakery, retail shop, drug store, the bank and the hardware store were
given the Bavarian look. A motto went out to all business owners, "If you
can't do it right, wait until you can". To do it right, sacrifices were
made. Sometimes the electric bill at home wasn't paid to keep the lights
on downtown. The financing of the Bavarian reconstruction was all done by
private resources. The town used NO government grants or funds.
In 1968 the National Municipal League, co-sponsored by Look Magazine,
awarded to Leavenworth the All-American City Award.
Today retail specialty shops count -up to over 100 in town, which include
gifts, antiques, galleries and restaurants. Also located in Leavenworth
are 2 hardware stores, a drug store, 3 banks, 2 clothing, 1 sporting
goods, a variety shop, 1 stationery store, 1 liquor store, 2 groceries, a
post office, etc. We seem to have a well rounded out town.
Leavenworth is located 23 miles west of Wenatchee, 103 miles east of
Everett and is on Highway 2. Leavenworth's elevation is 1,170 feet, with
surrounding mountains rising to an elevation of 5,000 to 8,000 feet. The
population of the city is 1,500 people, with another 8,000 living within
a 20 mile radius of town. Leavenworth is governed by a mayor and 7
council people. Tourism is.the main industry of Leavenworth, but also in
town are logging, forest products, fruit, the Forest Service office and
`+ the Fish Hatchery.
Recreation is everywhere, with an 18 hole golf course, swimming, hiking,
rock climbing, rafting, hunting, boating, fishing, both downhill and
cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Just about everything you want
to do in the way of sports is available in Leavenworth.
r LEAVENWORTH ECHO SONNENSCHEIN EDITION, 1985, Page 12
More a nut thedreatA, ti a� changed our town
(Continued from page 1) Street, owned by Vern and Ann beautification effort that ended with other two major visitor events: Mai. week-end in May through Autumn people continue to live out the
be remodeled was Alpen Haus, Herrett, long-time business leaders. the winning of an All-America City fest and the Christmas Lighting Leif Festival in early October. dream.
which houses the gift shop of,the The first of those buildings, owned award, the prestigious honor Festival. Throughout the Sonnenact
same name in the-800 block of Front 'and occupied in recent years by Der sponsored in those years by Look The intervening years have also Edition (begun in 1964 and g1k a
Street. Sportsmann, was destroyed by fire magazine. A remarkable time sep the building of public from 26,000 copies to more than
Owners then and now are Owen in December, 1983. A new structure Big contributions .to that honor, All in all,it has been a remarkable rest ooms—through donations--at 130,000 each year), you'll find their
and Pauline Watson, she having took its place, opening for business under Dick Stroup's Chamber of 19 years since the first hammer Eighth and Commercial and next to stories, as they continue to make
been a co-chairman with Bob again last December. The other Commerce leadership, were made swung to begin a new Leavenworth. the Innabrucker Inn at the west end little Leavenworth the biggest self-
Rodgers of the original Project building is now owned and occupied by Russell Lee,then Echo publisher, Looking only at the highlights gives of City Park. help town in America.
Alpine Committee. by the proprietors of Hotel Europa and Shag Coffin, who headed the some indication. A 26-bell carillon rings from City We hope you catch their spirit
The original designer of that and the Lowe gift shops. Beautification Committee. Hall; there's the Marlin Handbell during your visit here, and that it
project, and many since, is Heinz None of the projects came easy Their efforts spearheaded a It was in 1967 that Art in the Park Ringers, the Village Voices, and the helps you to feel at home. It is, aftei
Ulbricht, a genuine Bavarian drawn and, reports say, at least two of the campaign that netted, among other held the first show, with Archie Bavarian Youth Choir. all, what America is supposed to be
to Leavenworth by his perception of owners had genuinely over- things, more than 400 junk cars. Marlin, owner of the Alps in all about.
the dream.He, too, is still here, still extended themselves to make their It was also in 1967 that a $1,000 Tumwater Canyon, as first full-time Remarkably, all these things have We think it's nice to know that,
designing and building, and dream come true. If it has.paid off donation by Carolyn Schutte, :and a director. The outdoor art show now been done by local people, raising right here and right now, it still
dreaming. for them,in the intervening years,it design donated by Heinz Ulbricht, runs in City Park from the first the money, putting in the work, as works.
Next came the Tannenbaum is no more than a proper ending for resulted in the charming bandstand
Building, then owned by Ted Price an American dream. in;City Park.
and Bob Rodgers,where remodeling Once the work actually started, it
began in March,1966.They brought really took off. And before 1966 The festival idea
craftsmen from Solvang, California came to an end, remodeling had And all the while the building was More about overcoming ob s tac 1 e
to this .project, including Clyde been completed on Chuck Lyng on,the Autumn Leaf Festival-
Knight and Fred Sorenson, as well Bergeman's building, (which now -that other recommendation of the
as designer Earl Peterson. houses the Wood Shop and the LIFE Tourism Committee--was (Continued from page 1) to follow when work actually began. another stage, one with perhaps
Clock Shop); on Larson's Drug; on ging and growing and bringing the model of Solvang, in California, But then came a series of greater committment to the quality
Another Price and Rodgers Seattle-First National Bank, and on more and more visitors to a successful Danish-theme village? meetings where the idea was of the experience it offers.There are
building came next, the one on the old Shell service station(now the Leavenworth. p'
Front Street now occupied b "onion dome"building occupied b hammered home that--if it were to still differences of opinions, but
P Y g P Y First president of the festival was Other obstacles be done at all--it had to be done their resolution brings refinement to
Hoelgaard's Danish Bakery and Gustav's),a project of Rena Stroup Shirley Bowen, now retired after There were other problems to right. And it was decided that only the Leavenworth dream.
Susswaren. and Nettie Hart. years as managing partner of Der overcome also, around the middle of an Alpine theme belonged in a
One of the biggest jobs followed In the years since, the buildings Ritterhof Motel. It's an activity that 1966. Like convincingsome le se
in April of 1966, when LaVerne redone and added make a long,long involves lits people like this one. So when you look around today, it
Peterson's Chickamun Hotel b literally hundreds of local that a quality, remodeling job
began list.You'll find the stories of same of The essential point is that it was adds meanie to remember that
people and has, in the past few couldn't be done for a thousand B
its transformation into ' the them elsewhere in this issue, and years, consistently drawn 26,000 or dollars or so. not easy then,and it is not easy now, Leavenworth folks had all the
Edelweiss, at the corner of Ninth more will likely be written as years more visitors on the biggest day. There was also the absence of any to create what you see in Leaven- problems people other le have, in
and Front. go by. There's more about Autumn Leaf strong city government support,old- worth. other towns and cities, and fought
That was followed by work on the By 1967, Leavenworth had a Festival on the front page of section timers recall, which was part of the But the work of creating the an uphill battle to get where they
two buildings next door on Front national name,thanks to a city-wide two, along with information on the reason there was no real set of rules Bavarian Village has moved into are.
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That's right. No government to make it a reality
grants, no public hand-out, no drain 1
on the taxpayers. The visitor who arrives in affair. On one level, friends and
Private money did it: money Leavenworth in the mid-1980s may neighbors had their skirmishes over
scraped up from savings, money get the idea it has always been like the.*Wom of the whole idea, and
borrowed from commercial lenders, this. It has such a finished look: the over how it should be done. On
money got together by the people Bavarian architecture, the wide another level, they all had a fracas
who got the idea and took the risk. walks, the groomed parks, or two with the experts, those who
A lot of rich people, right? But what you see here was in a had come to or
rather than
Wrong.Most,if not all, were people sense, born out of conflict. The recommend, but weho naturally
of definitely-limited resources, and Bavarian Village was, from its in- developed their own ideas about the
they went--just as you probably ception, an idea that required great direction the town should take.
would--to the bank. dedication to gain acceptance, and So there were some lively
And they did not find all banks the efforts to see it to reality were discussions about the theme a
wildly enthusiastic about making marked with individual struggle, program should follow.
Leavenworth a Bavarian Village. If too. Should it be "Gay 90's"? How
you've ever applied for a business The campaign to change about Western? Or should it follow
loan, you can imagine some of the Leavenworth was sort of a two-level (Please turn to page 12)