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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1987 - 5:30-8:00 PM
TIGARD CIVIC CENTER TOWN HALL
13125 SW HALL BOULEVARD, TIGARD, OREGON
. Current Status of Economic Development Activities in Tigard
. Role of the Tigard Economic Development Committee
. Major Issues for 1987
Metzger/Washington Square Annexation
Downtown Renewal Study
. Open Discussion of How the City, Economic Development Committee,
and Chamber of Commerce can Assist Existing Tigard Based Businesses.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 87—
IN THE MATTER OF DEFINING THE ROLE OF THE TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT"
COMMITTEE, MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 86-135 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 83-103
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard created an Economic Development Committee in 1983
to assist the City in developing and implementing an economic development
program, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee has followed the direction of the
City Council for the past three years, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee desires to expand 'its functions
and take a more active role in attracting new businesses to Tigard, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated its interest in utilizing the Economic
Development Committee as promoters of Tigard's economic growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
Section 1. The City of Tigard hereby revises the composition of the Economic
Development Committee to work with the Director of Community
Development to prepare and implement an economic development plan
for the City.
Section 2. The Committee will consist of nine members, who are residents of
the City or work within the city, to be appointed by the City
Council. Appointments will be for two year terms except where an
appointee is completing the unexpired term of a previous committee
member. Committee members shall receive no compensation.
Section 3. The Committee shall be composed of nine members. In making these
appointments membership shall be open, however special
consideration will be given to persons representing commercial
banking, the Tigard Triangle, the Central Business District, the
North Tigard/Cascade Blvd. area.
Section 4 The Economic Development Committee's original role shall be
expanded to include:
A. The Economic Development Committee shall develop and recommend
to the City Council a philosophy statement and action plan to
attract new businesses to the area.
B. The Economic Development Committee will develop methods and
recommendations to the City Council which serve to enhance the
existing business climate in Tigard.
C. The Economic Development Committee shall facilitate cooperation
with neighboring communities on the issues of:
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1. economic development coordination
2. transportation and planning coordination
D. The Economic Development Committee shall act as Ambassadors to
the business community and promote doing business in Tigard.
E. The Economic Development Committee will participate in efforts
to revitalize the City Center.
F. The Economic Development Committee shall assist the Community
Development staff in the development of the Tigard Triangle plan.
G. The Economic Development Committee shall continually monitor the
inventory of the remaining buildable commercial and industrial
land in Tigard and provide recommendations to the City Council
and Planning commission. .
Whenever a proposal for increasing or reducing the inventory is
presented, the Economic Development Committee shall suggest the
initiation of the review of areas which have the potential for
rezoning to commercial or industrial where appropriate.
Section 5 The Director of Community Development and a representative of the
Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce will serve as ex—officio members.
Section 6 The_ Committee is authorized to create special subcommittees and
enlist the aid of private citizens to study special areas of
concern and assist in the compilation of area inventories.
Section 7 The Committee shall meet at least -once in every calendar month at a
specified time and place.
PASSED: This day of-'/ /" �, 1987.
Mayor — City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder — City of Tigard
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7. LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD MEETING -- Since there was no approval of
the 135th/Murray Boulevard LID proposal, the Local Contract Review
Board did not meet.
City Engineer advised Council that due to additional research for
downsca.led project on 135th LID, Consultant fees will probably go over
the $15,000 previously authorized.
8. PARCEL 21 SEWER DISCUSSION
a. City Engineer reported that Mr. St. Clair and Ms. Leiser shall be
meeting to discuss how to resolve their problems concerning the
easement needed for sewer service to Parcel 21 . Staff discussed
this issue with Council at the February 23, 1987 meeting. Staff
has met with both property owners .
9• CONSENT AGENDA: These items are considered to be routine and may be
enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request
that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action.
Motion by Councilor Eadon, seconded by Councilor Johnson, to table Item
9.4 (Janis Youth Program) to a to-be-determined date, table Item 9.6
(Solid Waste Rate Increase - Metro Dumping Rate Increase) to April 13,
1987, and
9. 1 Approve Council Minutes - March 9, 1987
9.2 Receive and File:
a. Monthly Departmental Reports --- February, 1987
9.3 Approve Transportation Committee Restructuring - Resolution No.
87-35
9.4 Adopt Final Order - M16--86 Appeal - Janis Youth Program - Uphold
Director' s Interpretation - (Tabled)
9.5 Approve Board and Committee Appointments
a. City Center Plan Task Force Committee - Resolution No. 87-36
b. Economic Development Committee -- Resolution No. 87--37
C. Library Board - Resolution No. 87--38
d . Transportation Committee - Resolution No. 87--39
e. Utility and Franchise Committee - Resolution No. 87-40
f. Park Board - Resolution No. 87-41
9 .6 Approve Solid Waste Rate Increase - Metro Dumping Rate Increase -
(Tabled to 4/13/87)
9.7 Approve Landmark Ford Appeal - SCE 13--86 -- Final Order
Resolution No. 87--42 -
9. 8 Approve Economic Development Committee Role - Resolution No. 87-43
9.9 Approve Training Requests:
a. Oregon Court Administrator' s Conference -- Nadine Robinson,
Records/Court Manager - $180.00
b. International Institute of Municipal. Clerks Certification
Program -- Catherine Wheatley, Deputy Recorder - $380.00 FY '86--87
and $65.00 FY '87--88
Approved by a unanimous vote of Council present.
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