10/19/1987 - Workshop Packet ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Monday, October 19, 1987
7:30 p.m.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Review of Past Year's Accomplishments
o Developed Philosophy Statement
o Defined Committee Role
o Laid Groundwork for City Center Task Force
II. Development of Ambassador Program
o Information Network (other organizations)
o Recruiting New Business
III. Tigard Triangle Development
o Visions
o Concept Plan
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Council Goal: Develop Targeted Economic Development Action Plan
Economic Development Committee Activity:
• Philosophy Statement
A Philosophy Statement- was developed to guide committee activities .
• Action Plan
An Action Plan has been outlined to direct committee efforts. The plan
elements are being evaluated; the committee will determine appropriate
steps to address each element.
• Ambassador Program
The committee is proposing a program whereby leaders in Tigard's business
community will act as "Ambassadors" to help in recruiting new businesses
into the area. The committee will act as coordinators. for this program
and supply Ambassadors with any information needed. In addition,
committee members will act as Ambassadors in , that they will develop and
distribute informational and promotional material on Tigard and will act
as advocates for the City.
• Tigard Triangle
The committee views a plan for the development of the Tigard Triangle as a
high priority. The committee has been discussing triangle issues and
types of development appropriate for the triangle and will continue to
work with staff on the Triangle Plan.
• The committee will work with staff to develop informational material &_be
used to promote Tigard as a good place to do business. Material will be
developed targeting new businesses and existing businesses. Material will
be distributed through the Ambassador Program, City staff, the Chamber,
I-5 Corridor Assoc., TVEDC and upon request. Packets of information can
be assembled appropriate to requests and distributed in City of Tigard
folders.
0 The committee continues to • monitor• development proposals,
infc►rmat:ion/ ,t:�+t:i ,tic.s compiled by City staff, City Canter• Plan pr•ogross ,
etc .
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PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
The Economic DevelopmentCommittee will undertake activities to promote a
positive business environment, attract new business and support existing
businesses.
The Committee will monitor current development and potential development
opportunities within Tigard.
The Committee will facilitate the flow of information among developers, City
officials, business persons and other economic development/marketing
organizations.
The Committee will actively promote the City as a good place to live and do
business both locally and outside the region.
The Committee will .seek opportunities to enhance Tigard's business climate and
pursue those opportunities to fruition.
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WORK PLAN *- Spt-�riJo l98`7
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
Philosophy Statement
Action Plan * X X * X X * X X * X X
Ambassodor Program
(to developer/builders
Neighboring Communities
Coordination Program * X X X X X X X X X X X
I-5 Corridor
Washington County
Visitors Association
TVEDC
Tigard Chamber of
Commerce
City Center Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X1`
Tigard Triangle Plan * X X
Review Buildable Lands
Code Review X X X X X X X X X X X X
Meeting update from staff - X
action item -