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1983 Records ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN Tigard's Economic Development Committee has established as its goal the following, "Promote economic development for the good of the community". The major objectives are to identify the advantages and barriers to development in Tigard and to recommend changes needed to improve development opportunity. Following from this, the Committee intends to develop an economic development strategy. During Fiscal Year 1984-85, the Committee will follow an action plan designed to provide the base data needed to understand the needs of the community and to assist companies interested in locating in Tigard. Individual analysis is needed in each of the four target areas so that information on available land is compiled in a format which is useable by government, real estate concerns, property owners, and potential developers and users. The following chart illustrates the planned activities of the Committee during Fiscal year 1984-85. To accomplish the goals of the plan will require the following: o Designation of subcommittee leaders who will: - Assist in preparing a special area plan for each of the four areas. 1) Downtown 2) Tigard Triangle 3) Cascade Blvd. 4) 72nd Ave. - Work with the .Planning and Development Department to develop an inventory of each of these areas before working on a city wide inventory. The inventory would have the following elements: a. Identification of property; b. The size, shape, and limitations of the site; C. The use of the land; d. Identification of buildings on the site; e. The name of the owner; f. THe current zoning designation; g. The assessed value; h. The public services available to the site; i.e. sewer, water, roads, parks, schools; i. Any known interest on the part of the owner to sell or lease the property; J. Proximity to other similarly usable land. Paee 1 o Designate a subcommittee to: - Develop an analysis of what is right for Tigard in terms of development. - Determine what is unique about Tigard and what types of businesses should be attracted to fit into Tigard's overall economy. - Evaluation of: 1. Tourism and related industries. 2. Professional office development. 3. Warehousing and distribution. 4. "Incubator" space uses. o Creation of a subcommittee to work with area realtors to: - Share information. - Establish an ambassador program. o Evaluation of impediments to development and steps necessary to improve development potential and opportunities. o Development of methods for distribution information of interested people and business about Tigard. o Initiation and maintainence of contact with: - Tigard Chamber of Commerce - Oregon Economic Development Department - Tualatin Valley Economic Development Co. - Cities of Beaverton, Tualatin - Washington County - Washington County Visitors Association - Area Industrial and Commercial Realtors o Through contact with these entities the Committee will attempt to: - Avoid duplication in: 1) Data gathering 2) Cost comparisons 3) Attraction programs - outreach efforts 4) Land base compilations Page 2 o Through contact the Committee will: - provide data about Tigard. o Committee involvement to act as advocates of economic development before city committees and the City Council. 1. Advocacy. 2. Education of public on importance of economic development. 0574P dmj Page 3 ECOUOMIC DHYELOPMEYT ACTIOU PLAN ELEMBFT July Aur. Sept Oct. _Uov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Kar. Apr. Kay June Develop Action Plan --------------- A Area, 1 at large Designate Subcom. ----------------- Downtown, Triangle, Cascade, 72nd Distribution of Target Area Info. SubcommitteeWork ------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Formation Data Gathering Anaylsis Share Info., Set up Ambassador Program Keet with Areas ----------------------------- Realtors Commercial Industrial Identify problem areas, evaluate problems, develop solutions, recommended action EvaluateImpediments --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- to Growth Oregon EDO, TUBDC, Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce, Beaverton, Tualatin, Washington County, Realtors MaintainLlasons with ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State, County, Local, i Private entities involved In economic development Develop Methods of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Distributing Information about Tigard Formation - Study - Subcommittee Formation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- to determine what is unique - and right about Tigard Attend City Council, Planning Commission, UPO Keetings to advise on development actions Actas advocates for ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- economic development rK 1 epi^ CITYOF TIGARD WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning and Development DATE: December 27, 1983 RE: New Economic Development Committee A few months ago the City Council approved a resolution creating an economic development committee for the City. The composition of the committee is quite structured with only three at large members, however, I expect that there will also be spin off groups respresenting specific interests. I would like to extend an invitation to you to submit an application for the committee. Your efforts and those of your fellow steering committee members have been greatly appreciated. I expect that the new committee will build upon your efforts in developing a full scale economic development program in 1984. Enclosed for your review is a copy of the resolution creating the committee as well as an application form. I hope that you choose to again contribute your time and energy to the City. 12755 S.W.ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 - -CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON - RESOLUTION NO. 83- 10 IN THE MATTER OF CREATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 83-99. WHEREAS, the City of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan, contains an Economy Element which identifies the need for an Economic Development Program, and WHEREAS, the element calls for the creation of an economic development steering committee to assist the City in developing and implementing an economic development program, and WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Development has worked with a steering committee to formulate an economic fact sheet describing the City and its resources, and WHEREAS, the Director has now recommended the formation of an official Economic Development Committee to build upon the comprehensive plan and the work of the steering committee, and WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated its interest in forming an official Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF TIGARD, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City of Tigard hereby creates the Economic Development Committee to work with the Director of Planning and Development to prepare an economic development plan for the City. 2. The Committee will consist of nine members, no more than two of whom may be non residents of the City of Tigard, to be appointed by the City Council. Initially, four members will be appointed for two year terms and four for one year terms. The remaining position, that of the Mayor, will run continuous with the term of office. Subsequent appointments, except that of the Mayor, 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. 3. The Committee shall be composed of the following nine members: a. The Mayor of Tigard b. A representative of the Tigard Triangle Area. C. A representative of the Central Business District. d. A representative of the North Tigard/Cascade Blvd. area. e. A representative of the 72nd Avenue Industrial area. f. A commercial banking representative. g. An at large member. h. An at large member. i. An at large member. RESOLUTION NO. 83-1o3 4. The Director of Planning and Development and a representative of the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce will serve as ex-officio members. 5. The Committee is authorized to create special subcomttiittees and enlist the aid of private citizens to study special areas of concern and assist in the compilation of area inventories. 6. The Committee shall meet at least once in every calendar month at a specified time and place. PASSED: By the City Council on the day of 198 ATTEST: City Recorder APPROVED TO FORM: City Attorney RESOLUTION 83- 103 (WAM:dmj (0215P) CITY OF TIGA RD WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning and Development DATE: October 7, 1983 RE: Marketing Fact Sheet Attached please fine a rough draft of the marketing fact sheet. My staff is now exploring the cost of printing a four page brochure on various types of stock. I will provide you with further informtion as it become available. I would appreciate any comments that you have on the draft. On Monday, October 10, 1983, I will be discussing economic development with the City Council. At that time I will show them the brochure and discuss the direction which we are taking toward economic development. One area of particular interest is the need to designate target areas for a concentration of resources. I have suggested four areas: 1) the Tigard Triangle 2) the Central Business Area 3) the North Tigard - Cascade Blvd. area, and 4) the 72nd Avenue area. I will suggest that the Council authorize creation of a core economic development committee which has representation from each of these four areas. I will keep you updated on our progress. dmj(0200P) 12755 S.W.ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 MEMORANDUM October 6, 1983 TO: Members of the City Council FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning & Development WV^— SUBJECT: Economic Development In December of 1982,\ the City adopted the Economy Element of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. This document outlined the plan which I envisioned for the implementation of an economic development program. Since than I have met several times with an Economic Development Steering Committee to generate ideas and prepare a preliminary economic development fact sheet. A copy of the draft product prepared by the Steering Committee is attached for your review. We see this as the first step in developing an information base for Tigard built upon our comprehensive plan. This document could be used as a handout to all companies inquiring about either relocating to, expanding in, or starting up a business in Tigard. Other publications such as a full scale marketing brochure and an inventory of available vacant land would be worthwhile prospects for the committee and staff to preview. The time has now come for a re-evaluation of where we are in terms of economic development. When the comprehensive plan and community development code are both in place, we will have the basis on which to build a business attraction and retention program. Also, staff time should be available to work toward the compilation of a land inventory. I feel that at this time our limited resources should be channeled into the areas of greatest need and potential. Therefore, I am recommending that my staff focus its economic development efforts into four areas: I. the Tigard Triangle 2. the Central Business District 3. the North Tigard/Cascade Boulevard Area 4. the 72nd Avenue Industrial Area We would work to develop our inventory of each of these areas before working on a city wide inventory. The inventory would have the following elements as spelled out in the Economy Element: a. Identification of the property; b. The size, shape, and limitations of the site ; C. The use of the land; d. Identification of buildings on the site; e. The name of the owner; f. The current zoning designation; g. The assessed value; h. The public services available to the site ; i. Any known interest on the part of the owner to sell or lease the property; and J. Proximity to other similarly usable land. We would also make contact through the inventory with key property owners and businesses in the areas of prime concern. From there contacts we would identify representatives to work with us in the formation of an Economic Development Committee. This Committee could replace the earlier identified economic development steering committee. The earlier committee tentatively was to be composed of eighteen members. A more workable number of nine members with ex-officio representatives of City Staff and the Chamber of Commerce is proposed. I recommend that the Committee be comprised as follows: 1. Mayor of Tigard 2. Representations of a. Tigard Triangle b. Central Business District C. North Tigard/Cascade Blvd. Area d. 72nd Avenue Industrial Area 3. Representative of a Service Industry 4. Representative of a Industrial Firm 5. Representative of a Large Scale Commercial Entity 6. Representative of the Banking or Real Estate Community Ex-officio members would be the Director of Planning and the Manager of the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce. Each of the representatives could be the chairman of a special sub-committee dealing with their area of prime concern. For instance, four separate district sub-committees could be formed to deal with the target areas. They could become the impetus for generating interest in local improvement districts for their areas. In addition, working with the NPO for their particular area, they might make recommendations concerning planning applications. Other sub-committees concerning real estate marketing, industrial development, and the service industries could be formed to generate inventories, develop an outreach system for attracting new industries, and create a network for the sharing of information. I feel that the time is right to convert our previous efforts into a new and constructive effort. We have an opportunity to build on the policies and plans that we now have in place. I am seeking Council directing in this matter and authorization to generate names of potential .representatives of the city wide economic development committee. If the Council favors my proposal, it may wish to consider appointing some of the individuals who have served on the Steering Committee. A list of these participants is attached. (WAM:ch/0924A) CITY OF TIGA IM WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning and Development DATE: July 19, 1983 RE: Next Meeting The next meeting of the Committee will be held at 7:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 4, 1983, at Elmer's Restaurant. We have been forced to delay the meeting due to further problems in completing revision to the fact sheet. Please excuse the delay. I hope to have a new draft to you within the next ten days. 12755 S.W.ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD,OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 CITY OF TIGA M WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee 01"AFROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning and Development DATE: June 27, 1983 RE: Economic Development Brochure Attached for your review are various elements of the proposed economic development brochure. I have attempted to address a variety of areas, however, my draft certainly isn't all comprehensive nor is it complete. I would appreciate your input to utilize and add to these sections. At our next meeting I hope that we can determine which elements to include, delete, add to, and modify so that we can attempt to structure the brochure. The next meeting of the Committee will be held on: 7:30 A.M. Thursday, June 30, 1983 Elmer's Restaurant Tigard, Oregon Please make every effort to attend as this could be a very productive meeting. 12755 S.W.ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 i CITY OF WNW WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning & Development DATE: June 17, 1983 SUBJECT: Next Meeting Yesterday my office sent out a memo which incorrectly stated that the next meeting of our committee will be Thursday, June 20, 1983. Please be advised that the correct time and place is: 7:30 AM Thursday, June 30, 1983 Elmer's Restaurant, Tigard Please excuse us for any inconvenience causes. 12755 S.W.ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD,OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering CITY OF TIGA M Committee WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning & Development DATE: June 16, 1983 RE: Economic Development Brochure Attached please find draft sections of the economic development brochure pre- pared by my office. Other sections will be forwarded to you as they are typed, including: 1) Housing 5) Available Industrial Land 2) Access 6) Business Parks 3) Education 7) Recreational Opportunities 4) Shopping and Services 8) Maps and Photos I hope to have this material to you by Wednesday, June 22, 1983. Once the draft is ready for review, I would appreciate your input in adding to and verifying the information. My staff has attempted to pull together the infor- mation from the most reliable sources, however, we recognize that some infor- mation can change rapidly. Of particular concern to me is the list of the largest fifteen public employers in Tigard. This list was drawn from several sources of conflicting data. I would appreciate your help in correcting any errors. The next meeting of the committee will be Thursday, June 20, 1983, at 7:30 A.M. at Elmer's Restaurant. We will discuss the complete draft brochure at that time. 12755 S.W. ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 LABOR FORCE AND DEMOGRAPHICS The City of Tigard's population has grown by 185% since 1970. This tremendous growth has coincided with the rapid development of Washington County as a high technology area and an attractive place to live. The County and City labor force are highly educated with a high percentage of professsional and technical workers. Further rapid development is anticipated. The City's recently adopted Comprehensive Plan is structured to best accomodate this growth. New city policies encourage the opening of large tracts of land to commercial and industrial activity. A new Community development code as well as creation of an Economic Development Steering Committee are further indications of the City 's desire to accomodate new businesses. Efforts are underway to streamline Tigard's permit processing system. Revenues to the Development Code will assist this effort. Tigard's labor force is growing as employment opportunities diversify. HOUSING The average cost of a single family home in Tigard is $76,623. New single family construction is taking place in several planned developments throughout Tigard. During the months of January through May, 1983, over 100 building permits for single family homes were processed as building activity has reached a height unparalleled in the past three years. Tigard's housing stock is in excellent condition with contemporary houses dominating. Duplexes, apartments and condominiums are available in a variety of price ranges. The average rent in Tigard is $320. SHOPPING AND SERVICES Tigard is served by several major shopping centers including Tigard Plaza, Canturbury Square, Fred Meyer's center, and Washington Square. Washington Square, just outside of Tigard, has 115 stores on a 122 acre site providing the most modern of shopping opportunities. Hospital facilities abound in the metropolitan area. Meridian Park Hospital, in neighboring Tualatin, serves the health care needs of the City. By the end of 1983, a 51 bed addition will be completed bringing the capacity to 150 beds. Long term care is available in three area nursing homes. (WAM:lw/O101P) POPULATION 1970 1980 % Increase Tigard 6,300 14,855 136 Washington County 157,900 2453808 56 In 1982 Tigard population was 18,022 or a 185% increase over 1970. LABOR FORCE TIGARD WASHINGTON COUNTY EMPLOYED TOTAL EMPLOYED TOTAL Male 3,507 4,422 64,405 78,050 Female 3,084 3,911 51,773 633710 TOTAL 6,591 8,333 116,178 141,760 * Persons 16 years and older Source: Bureau of the Census, PSU. EMPLOYEES IN TIGARD TIGARD FIFTEEN LARGEST PRIVATE EMPLOYERS - 1982 NAME OF FIRM PRODUCT OR SERVICE EMPLOYEES Farmers Insurance Insurance 800 Moore International Woodworking Machinery 500 Wade Manufacturing Co. Farm Machinery & Equipment 260 Gerber Legendary Blades Cutlery 250 Lamb-Weston Food Products 230 Williams Air Control Motor Vehicle Parts 225 Western Foundry Co. Gray Iron Foundries 225 Fred Meyers Shopping Center 187 Fought and Company Fabricated Structural Steel 180 Siemens-Allis High voltage disconnector switches 165 Circle AW Products Co. Noncurrent carrying wire devices 130 Irvington-Moore Woodworking Machinery 110 Times Publishing co. Newspaper Publishing 105 Sentrol Inc. Electronic Components 100 Ted Nelson Co. Fabricated Plate Work 100 DISTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYMENT AMONG OCCUPATION GROUPS BY JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE MULTNOMAH CO. WASHINGTON COUNTY TIGARD Manufacturing 46,081 16.5 32,299 24.2 1,676 21.5 Wholesale Trade 15,057 5.4 7,814 5.8 478 6.2 Retail Trade 49,374 17.7 19,668 14.7 1,231 15.8 Professional/Managerial 131,793 47.2 62,289 46.6 3,738 48.1 Service Workers 36,937 13.2 11,591 8.7 652 8.4 TOTAL. . . . . 279,242 133,661 7775 *..rd EDUCATION Tigard residents are served by both the Tigard and Beaverton School Districts. Both provide quality educational programs for students. Higher education is available at the multi-facility Portland Community College, Portland State University, and several private area colleges. The Oregon Graduate Center in neighboring Beaverton and Portland State specialize in providing training to persons employed in the high technology fields seeking advanced degrees. Over forty thousand students attend area colleges in close proximity to Tigard pursuing careers in medicine, engineering, the sciences, law, and other disciplines. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - ENROLLMENT NAME STUDENTS LOCATION DISTANCE George Fox 666 Newberg 14 miles Lewis & Clark 3,054 Portland 6 miles LINFIELD 1,496 McMinville 28 miles Marylhurst Education 840 Portland 10 miles Pacific University Center 1,071 Forest Grove 25 miles Reed College 1,122 Portland 10 miles University of Portland 2,872 Portland 10 miles University of OHSC 1,431 Portland 10 miles PSU 14,541 Portland 8 miles OREGON GRADUATE Center N/A Beaverton 5 miles PCC 14,363 FTE Portland 3 miles RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES Tigard is easily accessible to many excellent recreational opportunities; the recreation and cultural facilities in Portland, Mt. Hood ninety minutes to the east and the scenic Oregon coast to the west. The City of Tigard owns and maintains Cook Park, a 57 acre multi-facility City park, as well as several smaller neighborhood parks and an expanding greenway and bicycle path system. The Tigard School District, with its modern school facilities and new auditorium at Tigard High School, offers a full range of indoor and outdoor recreation year-round to Tigard's citizens. POTENTIAL Tigard's greatest assets are its potential for continued quality growth and commitment to quality development standards. Since incorporation in 1961, the City has rapidly become an urban community with a strong tax base and density of business. Tigard's rate of 1.19 per thousand is the lowest in the Portland metropolitan area. The low rate is credited to sound fiscal management and a strong economic base. Industrial and commercial properties represented of the Tigard tax base in 1982. Pending local improvement districts will open up large sections of the community to future development thus further strengthening the base. Two areas are the focus of Tigard's economic development effort; the Tigard Triangle and the central business district. Tigard Triangle In March of 1983, the City annexed the remaining 162 acres of the Tigard Triangle. This very desirable area is bounded by three major highways; Highway 99W, Highway 217 and I-5. No more accessible or visible developable property exists in the metropolitan area. Most of the area is zoned general commercial and commercial professional. Completion of the Haines Interchange of I-5, now under construction, and two pending LID's will further enhance public services and accessibility to the area. Tigard Urban Renewal Area - Central Business District A revitalization program was begun for the Tigard central business district in late 1981. As tax increment funds are generated, improvements to roads, storm drainage and railroad crossings will be completed. These public facility enhancements will add to the economic development potential of the 187 acre area. Plans are now underway for a major shopping center, a civic center/park complex, and a new city park. AVAILABLE INDUSTRIAL SITES NAME Average Number of parcels Durham Road 50.5 1 * Jadco 6.9 1 Cascade 6.1 1 Hunziker 37.5 2 SW 72nd Ave. 11.1 2 SW 85th Ave. 18.4 2 SW 74th Ave. 12 1 Boones Ferry 14 2 * Not toally vacant BUSINESS PARKS NAME Average Existing Planned Sq. ft. Sq. ft. Koll Business Center 187,762 220,000 PacTrust's Oregon Bus. Park 810,000 250,000 Park 217 145,800 1000,000 Durham Hall Industrial across from Durham T.P. Tigard Business Center (Bob Gray) Security Storage (Robert Randall) not zoned Overmeyer's Warehouse 8001 - 8009 Fir Loop CITY OF TIFA IM MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning & Development DATE: May 19, 1983 SUBJECT: Next Meeting - June 2, 1983 My staff has been pulling together the information for the Tigard Marketing Fact Sheet, however, we have yet to complete the draft. Locating data has been very difficult in some instances, however, our main problem has been setting aside sufficient time with the great amount of other projects going on. We hope to have a draft version for your review at our next session at 7:30 A.M. at Elmer's Restaurant on June 6, 1983. Liz Newton of my staff is putting the fact sheet together and hopes to have a copy to send to your by Friday, May 27. The following is a list of the Committee Members and the sector of the community which they represent. Please give some thought to other in- dividuals who you feel may be willing to participate. 1. City Administrator - Bob Jean 2. City Public Works Director - Frank Currie 3. City Planning and Development Director - Bill Monahan 4. City Council Representative - Mayor Wilbur Bishop 5. Planning Commission Representative 6. Tigard Urban Renewal Admisory Committee Chairman - Pat Furrer 7. Tigard Chamber of Commerce President - Tam Brian 8. Tigard Chamber of Commerce Manager - Cheryl Kuhn 9. Representative of a Primary Industry 10. Representative of a Secondary Industry 11. Representative of a Service Industry, perhaps High Tech 12. Real Estate Representative 13. Banking Representative - Pat Kennedy 14. Business Park Manager 15. Education Representative 16. Job Training Representative - Candido Morales 17. Retail Merchant - Tony Orlandini 18. Commercial/Private Property Owner - JB Bishop 19. Utility Representative - Jerry Voss 12755 S.W. ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 Page 2 TO: Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee DATE: May 19, 1983 Other potential members who have been identified are: - Rick Ackerman of Oregon Landscaping - A representative of Pac Trust, perhaps Joe Layman - Koll Business Center Representative - A GTE representative, Mick Fagan - Bob Wells of Investors Insurance - Rick McMahan of Lamb Weston - A representative of PCC Sylvan Campus I look forward to seeing you the morning of June 2, 1983. Sincere William A. Monaha Director of Planning & Development WAM:pjr