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02/17/1987 - Packet it Tigard Economic Development Committee Agenda of Feb. 17, 1987 7:30 AM Pioneer Pies Members Savory DeBernardis Clement Clark Budny Corliss Caday 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes of January 20, 1987 3. Subcommittee Report "Philosophy Statement and Action Plan" for next 18 months. 4. Status Report on Cascade Study 5. Seafirst Bank letter 6. Realtor Assistance Discussion - Schedule 7. Developer Presentation 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment. Next meeting March of 1987 Attachments WAM/jw �irr February 3, 1987 CITY TIGARD OREGON 25 Years of Serves 19151-1986 Mr. James P. Freeman, Credit Officer Seafirst Real Estate Group Columbia Seafirst Center 701 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 RE: Main Street Property - Tigard, Oregon Dear Jim: I would like to take this opportunity to express the City of Tigard's sincere desire to work with Seafirst to make the most optimum use of the land now owned by Seafirst on Main Street in Tigard. As you are aware, the property, formerly owned by Main Street Land Corporation (J.B. Bishop) has a checkered history. I would like to set the record straight, however, that the City of Tigard has never set up roadblocks to the development of that land. Instead, the City has provided the land with favorable zoning, created a local i%r improvement district to help the owner develop the land, and worked with the developer to create a suitable plan for the land. Today, we stand ready to assist Seafirst to develop the property. I would like to list several City individuals and groups which wish to provide assistance to Seafirst in_ marketing, developing, or evaluating the potential of the-- --property: 1. Tigard has an Economic Development Committee which is very interested in the land in question. The EDC is now working on evaluating the type of commercial entities desired for the downtown area. The land owned by Seafirst is considered by the staff and EDC to be 4.he anchor site which will has a major role in determining the fate of Tigard's City Center renewal efforts. The EDC asked me to invite you or another Seafirst representative to meet with them at their regular meeting on the third Tuesday of any month. 2. A new City Center Plan Task Force was recently created by the City Council. The Task Force will work with the staff and consultants to prepare a comprehensive revitalization plan for the downtown area. We are willing to reevaluate zoning, capital improvement meds, traffic patterns, and other constraints on development. We hope that Seafirst will be active in our plan preparation process. 13125 SW Hail Blvd.,P.O.Box 23397,Tigard Oregon 97223 (503)639-4171 Seafirst Real Estate Group Page 2 February 2, 1987 3. The City staff is committed to working to attract quality development to the downtown. My planning staff has assembled a large amount of data on the downtown businesses, city wide development trends, and marketing analysis which may be useful to Seafirst. The following planning staff members would be pleased to assist you - Elizabeth Newton, Senior Planner (503) 639-4171 eat. 347, or Duane Roberts, Administrative Planner (503) 639-4171 ext. 349. 4. Tigard's new Mayor, Tom Brian, is very knowledgable of the real estate market in Tigard and the history of this site. He has expressed an interest in directly assisting the staff to provide you with information which will help to determine the maximum use of your land. Mayor Brian and I would be pleased to visit with your staff to discuss the potential for this site. Finally, I am committed to helping you to develop your site. I have been with the City for four and one-half year. During that time two development plans have been approved by the City, but, due to whatever circumstances befell Mr. Bishop, the projects failed. I recognize your land to be the single most important site in downtown Tigard. I want to make certain that development of this land occurs in a way that has maximum benefit to you as well as the I%W citizens of Tigard. Therefore, I propose that we jointly work to further our mutual interest. Please call on me or my staff whenever we may assist you. Also, please advise me whether or not you will continue to be the City's contact person With Seafirst. I would appreciate any assistance which you may provide to share Tigard's commitment with your supervisors. Thank you for providing me with this opportunity. Sincerely, William A. Monahan Director, Community Development WAM:bs0576W I Awftk TIGARD ECONOMIC' DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Minutes of January 20, 1987 Meeting 7:30 AM Pioneer Pies Present: John Savory, Amo DeBernardix, David Clements Susan Clark, Jim Corliss ' r , Others Present: Greg Knox (Rep. Phillips Office), Duane Roberts, »'Geraldine Ball, Liz Newton, John Acker' ker, 8ill Monahan The Minutes of the December 16 meeting were approved as written. John Savory introduced the Committee work Alan. With the creation of th Cit Centerfocus Plan Tmuh Force, the Committee needs to choose its next major e y 'The roles defined in Resolution 80-134 and 136 were discussed. Bill d ' the staff commitment now available to the Committee. Li eo�ribe6 now being worked on, in particular the Cascade Blvd. z noted the studyprojects, Discussion centered on the relationship of the Committee tthe- Chamber.may wish to make m Presentation to the^nmmver for purposes of interfacing. The Possibility of meeting with various clubs was also mentioned. Codes enforcement concerns were also raised. Susan suggested that the "Jobs Created by Development" be.. oent to the P i t Industry Council. to illustrate that we are continuing our efforts r «m e write a letter to introduce it. The list represents t e or » ' Susan will Tenumber he Committee exprenne6 interest in measuring th � two years »f activity. be able to annually update to show gains and l » jobs in Tigard to modified to include existing jobs . 000eu ' The lint could 6e The Committee discussed the established priority Of its efforts retention, expansion, and attraction. New emphasis will be give t -- re en on' philosophy statement and action plan will b n o attraction. A consistent with the revised Resolution authorizing prepared by the Cnmmittee Amo volunteered to work on a subcommittee «r zzng the Cummittee' Susan and proposal , Liz will coordinate the staff przor to the next meeting to draft a a r znput. John rioted that Dick Coohran' o term has expired Dick is not ki term. Also, Todd Mains has advised John tha'� he i» res resigning i oee ng a new Committee due to schedule conflicts . ing from the Bill reported to the Committee on the status of the Mai St formerly owned by J. B. Biuhop, Seafirut Bank purchased nth reet Property auction at the end of 1086. The City was paid in full f LID e property at the County was paid Past due taxes , Some creditors or assessments and Committee supported Bill . e nr» re«ei»ed no payment The welcoming their participation suggestion that he write a letter to Ge' firot stress the C itt . pa zon 1n the City Center Plan. The letter will also and tenants umm ee x desire to work with Seafirnt in finding suitable b i nan o for the property. An invitation to meet with the committee m �e u«e e included, will Duane presented a new map of the Downtown. Greg Knox working with Rep. u� Phillips, invited Committee members to give input' to leginlative ".=°»urepanow ow unoer consideration. The meeting concluded at 9:08 AM. The next meeting will be held on Tu d February l/, 15 7:30 AM at pioneer Pies . e« ay' WAM:on/0577W Philosophy Statement: In order to promote a Positive business attract new businesses and support environment in the City Of Tigmrd Economic Development proposes t � existing 6uuinen»en, the City Of Ti r6. ' the next eighteen months : n facilitate the following activities ga « . eu during Monitor the inventory of industrial lands conducted by the Planning utaff. Suggest the initiation of rexiew of areas which h ' commercial or industrial zoning where appropriate. ave rezoning Potential to Make recommendations to the NPO, Planning ann ng Commiu»ion and City Council on zone changes initiated. Develop a strategy to market Tigard to new bu«i an aggressive outreach program to ouli�it th neooeo including publicity and new businesses. e ideau and concerns of potential Monitor the data—bane information collected is and maintained by the planning staff to ensure information collecte6 community, useful to City staff and the business Coordinate economic development effort , jurisdictions and organizations to io with business interestsother including sharing information and pro improve the business climate i` Tigard of existing businesses d promoting programs which support the gr»wth ~' an enoourage now buxineonen to locate in Tigard. Recommend changes to City codes and ordinances and development of businesses and support the Ciwhioh encourage planned growth ry Center plan. SupportTigard ' o image developed through the city Center Plan ~^^x Center plan policies. r an and uupport the EAN:on/0597W Tigard Economic Development Committee Agenda of Feb. 17, 1987 7:30 AM Pioneer Pies Members Savory DeBernardis Clement Clark Budny Corliss Caday 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes of January 20, 1987 3. Subcommittee Report "Philosophy Statement and Action Plan" for next 18 months. 4. Status Report on Cascade Study 5. Seafirst Bank letter 6. Realtor Assistance Discussion - Schedule 7. Developer Presentation 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment. Next meeting March of 1987 Attachments WAM/jw February 3, 1987 (CITY OF TI ARD OREGON 25 Yeas of Ser0ce 19161-1986 Mr. James P. Freeman, Credit Officer Seafirst Real Estate Group Columbia Seafirst Center 701 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 RE: Main Street Property - Tigard, Oregon Dear Jim: I would like to take this opportunity to express the City of Tigard's sincere desire to work with Seafirst to make the most optimum use of the land now owned by Seafirst on Main Street in Tigard. As you are aware, the property, formerly owned by Main Street Land Corporation O.B. Bishop) has a checkered history. I would like to set the record straight, however, that the City of Tigard has never set up roadblocks to the development of that land. Instead, the City has provided the land with favorable zoning, created a local ' wl improvement district to help the owner develop the land, and worked with the developer to create a suitable plan for the land. Today, we stand ready to assist Seafirst to develop the property. I would like to list several City individuals and groups which wish to provide assistance to Seafirst in marketing, developing, or evaluating the potential of the property: 1. Tigard has an Economic Development Committee which is very interested in the land in question. The EDC is now working on evaluating the type of commercial entities desired for the downtown area. The land owned by Seafirst is considered by the staff and EDC to be &he anchor site which will has a major role in determining the fate of Tigard's City Center renewal efforts. The EDC asked me to invite you or another Seafirst representative to meet with them at their regular meeting on the third Tuesday of any month. 2. A new City Center Plan Task Force was recently created by the City Council. The Task Force will work with the staff and consultants to prepare a comprehensive revitalization plan for the downtown area. We are willing to reevaluate zoning, capital improvement needs, traffic patterns, and other constraints on development. We hope that Seafirst will be active in our plan preparation process. 13125 SW Hall Blvd.P.O.Box 23397,Tigard Oregon 97223 (503)639-4171 ' , I�IYW►J i Seafirst Real Estate Group Page 2 February 2, 1987 3. The City staff is committed to working to attract quality development to the downtown. My planning staff has assembled a large amount of data on the downtown businesses, city wide development trends, and marketing analysis which may be useful to Seafirst. The following planning staff members would be pleased to assist you - Elizabeth Newton, Senior Planner (503) 639-4171 ext. 347, or Duane Roberts, Administrative Planner (503) 639-4171 eat. 349. 4. Tigard's new Mayor, Tom Brian, is very knowledgable of the real estate market in Tigard and the history of this site. He has expressed an interest in directly assisting the staff to provide you with information which will help to determine the maximum use of your land. Mayor Brian and I would be pleased to visit with your staff to discuss the potential for this site. Finally, I am committed to helping you to develop your site. I have been with the City for four and one-half year. During that time two development plans have been approved by the City, but, due to whatever circumstances befell Mr. Bishop, the projects failed. I recognize your land to be the single most important site in downtown Tigard. I want to make certain that development of this land occurs in a way that has maximum benefit to you as well as the citizens of Tigard. Therefore, I propose that we jointly work to further our mutual interest. Please call on me or my staff whenever we may assist you. Also, please advise me whether or not you will continue to be the City's contact person With Seafirst. I would appreciate any assistance which you may provide to share Tigard's commitment with your supervisors. Thank you for providing me with this opportunity. Sincerely, William A. Monahan Director, Community Development WAM:bs0576W TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Minutes of January 20, 1087 Meeting 7:38 AM Pioneer Pies Present: John Savory, Amo DeBurnandin, David Clements, Susan Clark, Jim Corliss Others Present: Greg Knox (Rep. Phillips Office), Duane Roberts, Geraldine Ball, Liz Newton, John Acker, Bill Monahan The Minutes of the December 10 meeting were approved as written. John Savory introduced the Committee work plan. With the creation of the City Center Plan Task Force, the. Committee needs to choose its next major focus . The roles defined in Resolution 80-134 and 135 were discussed . Bill described the staff commitment now available to the Committee. Liz noted the projects now being worked on, in particular the Cascade Blvd. study. Discussion centered on the relationship of the Committee to the Chamber. Susan suggested that the Committee may wish to make a presentation to the Chamber for purposes of interfacing. The possibility of meeting with various service clubs was also mentioned. Cu6ux enforcement concerns were also raised. Susan suggested that the "Jobs Created by Development" be sent to the Private Industry Council to illustrate that we are continuing our efforts . Susan will write a letter to introdtxe it. The list represents two years of activity. The Committee expressed interest in measuring the number of jobs in Tigard to be able to annually update to show gains and losses. The lint could be modified to include existing jobs. The Committee discussed the established priority of its efforts -- retention, expansion, and attraction. New emphasis will be given to attraction. A philosophy statement and action plan will be prepared by the Committee consistent with the revised Resolution authorizing the Committee. Susan and Amo volunteered to work on a subcommittee prior to the next meeting to draft a proposal . Liz will coordinate the staff input. John noted that Dick Coohnan' o term has expired. Dick is not seeking a new term. Also, Todd Mains has advised John that he is resigning from the Committee due to schedule conflicts. Bill reported to the Committee on the status of the Main Street property formerly owned by J. B. Biohnp, Suafirnt Bank purchased the property at auction at the end of 1980. The City was paid in full for LID assessments and the County was paid pant due taxes . Some creditors received no payment. The Committee supported Bill' s suggestion that he write a letter to Seafirot welcoming their participation in the City Center Plan. The letter will also stress the Committee' s desire to work with Seafirot in finding suitable use and tenants for the property. An invitation to meet with the Committee will be included. Duane presented a new map of the Downtown. Greg Knox, working with Rep. Paul Phillips, invited Committee members to give input to legislative measures now under nonmideration. The meeting concluded at 0:00 AM. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 15 7:30 AM at Pioneer Pies. WAM:on/0577W Philosophy Statement: :In order• to promote a positive business environment in the City of Tigard, attract new businesses and support existing businesses, the City of T:igard' s Economic Development proposes to facilitate the following activities during the next eighteen months : Monitor• the inventory of industr•:i.al. .lands conducted by the Planning staff. Suggest the initiation of review of areas which have rezoning potential to commercial or industrial zoning where appropriate. Make recommendations to the NPO, Planning Commission and City Council on zone changes initiated. Develop a strategy to market.: Tigard to new businesses including publicity and an aggressive outreach program to solicit the ideas and concerns of potential new businesses . Mon:i.tor• the data base information collected and maintained by the Planning staff to ensure information collected is useful to City staff and the business community . Coordinate economic development, efforts with business interests, other jurisdictions and organizations to improve the business climate in Tigard including sharing information and promoting programs which support the growth of existing businesses and encourage new businesses to locate in Tigard. Recommend changes to City codes and ordinances which encourage planned growth and development of businesses and support the City Center plan. Support Tigar•d' s image developed through the City Center• Plan and support the City Center• Plan policies . 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