05/21/1987 - Minutes L-tY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE MEETIN.
Thursday, May 21 , 1981 Minutes
MEMBERS PRESEW : Pam Juarez_, Chris Defferding, Stuart Cohen, Michael Marr,
Jolynn Ash.
OTHERS PRESENT: Liz Newton, Duane Roberts, Bill Monahan
Mike suggested that the group examine the direction from the Council and
choose a focus and direction, The Committee needs to define the objective and
break it down into several phases .
Liz Newton gave an update= on the Portland State University study . The Spring
course has six students working on projects related to the city center.
Possible land use changes, transportation solutions, improving appearance of
the viaduct, carrying Fanno Creek Park into the downtown, and improvements to
the Main Street roof tops are student project topics . A mural of Main Street
has been prepared already . A negative space picture is available. Liz will
meet next week with Dr. Zigretti to discuss when the class projects can be
presented to the Task Force. The Committee members indicated that they each
could make time to attend a daytime presentation. Thursday evening, June 11
is the target date for presentations to the Committee. 'The Transportation
Advisory Committee and City Council will be invited .
Valerie introduced some concepts from the National Main Street approach.
Organization, design, promotion, and economic restructuring are the elements
of the program. Elements of the development team are city government, citizen
groups, merchants, and tenants . Each of the groups needs to be involved for a
successful program. Tigard' s prior efforts to revitalize downtown have not
included all of the elements .
Valerie noted that the process suggested at the conference included :
Concept Phase: The Committee will engage in an activity deciding what,
why, where, when, and who. A decision of "no or, maybe" may
come out of this exercise.
Analysis Phase: Development of a preliminary pro forma is done including
site selection, user identification, identify concerns,
then a format pro format is developed . A decision is then
made based upon the analysis ,
Preparation Phase: Items such as legal, financing, architectural, site plan,
zoning, ownership form, public participation, construction
preparation, and development of a revised pro format. Then
a go/no go decision is made.
The costs associated with the phases are 0-5% for the concept, 5-15% for the
analysis phase, and 15-30% for the preparation phase. Therefore, up to 50% of
the ultimate project cost can be spent preparing for the project.
Valerie suggested that the Committee work on a goal statement for submission
to Council for review Duane noted that the members are now on the mailing
list for the Oregon Main Street Program
The Committee reviewed ne resolution which created ti Task Force. Zoning
and availability of non—residential land were noted as key issues. Mike noted
that the resolution calls for creation of a "comprehensive planning, economic,
public facilities, transportation, and marketing plan to guide City efforts" .
Item 6 of the resolution was identified as the key task . Discussion focused
on the content of this task as each timeline sub—topics of task 6 were
discussed.
The NPO #1 Chairman, and Downtown Council Chairman will be added to the Task
Force mailing list. ,
Next meeting, the Committee will attack point A to create a boundary for the
area. Duane will create a map showing commercial and industrial land uses in
the areas adjoining the CBD.
Mike suggested that the Committee further review the Resolution and then
develop a goal statement. Jolynn suggested that Committee members study the
information distributed about what is downtown. Focusing in on individual
tasks for upcoming meetings was suggested as a format to follow.
Mike suggested that the southwest end of the CBD could be developed for
residential uses or hotels . The Committee discussed the potential of the area
for residential uses .
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, 1987.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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