City Council Minutes - 06/19/1989 T I G A R D C I T Y C O U N C I L
,E✓ MEETING MINUTES - June 19, 1989 - 5:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Jerry Edwards; Councilors: Carolyn Eadon
(arrived at 7:00 p.m.) , Valerie Johnson, and Joe Kasten; City Staff:
Pat Reilly, City Administrator; Ed Murphy, Community Development
Director; Liz Newton, Senior Planner; Tim Ramis, Legal Counsel; and
Catherine Wheatley, Deputy City Recorder.
2. CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN DISCUSSION:
a. Relocation Policy:
Senior Planner Newton reviewed the draft relocation policy which
had been distributed to Council. She advised the draft was
modeled after the regulations currently used by the Portland
Development Commission (PDC) . She noted the PDC regulations were
a good model because they incorporate the Federal Uniform
Relocation Act regulations enacted in March of this year and have
been reviewed by PDC legal counsel.
Senior Planner Newton advised the draft was intended as a
starting point for Council discussion. It was recommended that
the finalization of the relocation policy be assigned to the
Advisory Committee which was scheduled to be formed after the
election.
Council discussion followed concerning the preparation of the
final relocation plan. Council consensus was for staff to submit
the draft policy on a future agenda for Council to formally
accept the document. The draft could then be used for reference
when answering citizen inquiries until development of the final
policy after the election.
b. Land Use Discussion:
Senior Planner Newton distributed pages entitled "Central
Business District Non-conforming Land Uses" and "Central Business
District Permitted Land Uses." After reviewing each of those
businesses which presented existing non-conforming uses, she
explained some of the ramifications of implementing criteria
specified in the Development Plan. Existing businesses would be
affected should they try to expand or discontinue their use.
She noted that in trying to orient the Central Business District
towards pedestrian traffic, Council should consider how land uses
would affect the downtown area; that is, would they be
"pedestrian friendly." She suggested Council may want to
consider establishingseveral districts within the area; i.e. ,
pedestrian traffic was to be located on Main and Burnham Streets
while automobile-type uses be located on Commercial Street.
' Discussion followed. Mayor Edwards expressed concerns that a mix
of uses was needed in the downtown to attain economic viability.
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The Council reviewed the lists for the non-conforming and
conforming land uses. Council consensus was to remove "adult
entertainment" as a conditional use.
Discussion then centered on the uses in the downtown area and the
market structure which would be necessary to compete with
regional shopping centers.
There was discussion on the merits of encouraging multi-family
residential in the downtown area. If a substantial number of
family units were in the downtown area, this would probably
encourage retail to follow. Compatibility was also a primary
concern. City Attorney, in response to a question from Councilor
Johnson, advised Council should focus on one item, such as
residential development.
Council meeting recessed at 6:55 p.m.
(Councilor Eadon arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
3. COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH THE PARK BOARD:
a. Park Board Members Present: Steve Slabaugh, Chairman; Board
members: Marianne Bither, Carolyn De Frang, Jeff Hepler, Suzanne
Schrag, and Shel Scolar.
b. Chair Slabaugh updated Council on work completed by the Park
Board on the park levy project priority list. He noted the Park
Board had held a series of meetings with several citizen groups
to determine if there was support in the community for a park
levy.
Chair Slabaugh reviewed the projects on the priority list for
Summerlake Park. He noted the bridge at the dam had been reduced
to a four-foot wide pedestrian bridge. There had been some
discussion on whether or not to include restrooms; after review,
the Board felt restrooms were a necessary improvement.
There was a question on necessity of pathway lighting. The
infrastructure (i.e. culverts for wiring at a later date) were
the only items provided with regard to lighting. It was noted
that until the park was fully developed, there would not be a lot
of evening use of the park.
Jeff Hepler reviewed the Cook Park project priority list. Major
items included: Development of the riverfront area, relocation
of the roads, and planting grass areas to open up more of the
Park for recreational activities.
Councilor Eadon noted the ballfields at Cook Park were not
addressed at this time.
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There was discussion on the irrigation equipment and the fact
that it may need to be moved at a later date should other
improvements be necessary. Chair Slabaugh noted that future
improvements to the park were probably five to six years in the
` future; irrigation in the interim was necessary.
There was brief discussion on lighting and the possibility that a
few vapor lights might be a viable proposal.
Shel Scolar reviewed the Fanno Creek project priority list.
Mr. Scolar noted the list had been pared down because of other
plans being developed in conjunction with City Center development
plans. Councilor Johnson noted concern that the west end of the
park had not been identified for right-of-way acquisition. After
lengthy discussion, Council consensus was that funds could be set
aside in the Fanno Creek Park allocation for land acquisition;
however, exact locations would not be specified.
Board member De Frang reviewed the greenways and bike paths
project priority list. She referred to a map which illustrated
where bike paths would be constructed or improved. While
reviewing the Durham Road/Cook Park connection, it was noted that
a portion of the bike path along 108th Avenue extended beyond the
city boundary. City Attorney advised he would review will review
whether levy funds can be used for areas outside the city limits.
An analysis of the proposed park levy with regard to millage rate
and total funds available, was distributed for Council review.
Councilor Eadon requested Council consider approving a levy
( amount of 23 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for five or more
years.
Mayor reviewed with the Park Board the possibility that Council
may combine improvements to the Senior Center with the park
levy. He advised this had not been discussed with persons from
the Senior Citizen Center; however, he wanted to get ask the Park
Board their opinion of this proposal.
Park Board Chair Slabaugh commented he could see where this
combination could be beneficial. He advised the drawback was
that this would be a more expensive item on the ballot for voters
to consider.
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Board member Hepler requested the issue be reviewed more
thoroughly. He said adding the Senior Citizen Center to the levy
could create some confusion and perhaps jeopardize future
recreational and youth programs needed in the community.
Mayor Edwards advised comments from the Park Board would be
reviewed by Council. He also noted there would be several tax
issues on the September ballot which could affect the outcome of
the proposed park levy.
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After discussion, Council consensus was to support a proposed
park levy in the amount of 23 cents per $1,000 of assessed value
for five years. It was further noted the allocation for
Summerlake Park and Cook Park would remain as proposed. Fanno
Creek Park allocation would remain at the total would be givar level
proposed by the Park Board. Funding priority
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the bicycle paths, foot bridge, and meadow plantings. An amount
would be set aside for Fanno Creek Park land acquisition.
There was discussion of studying a proposal to schedule
completion of projects over a three-year while being paid for
over five years.
Board member Hepler noted the excellent assistance from City
staff; especially, Senior Planner Newton. He also expressed
appreciation for City Council's support.
Councilor Eadon thanked fellow Councilors for their willingness
to reconsider the dollar amount in the proposed levy.
4 Adjournment: 8:40 p.m.
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