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CITY CENTER TASK FORCE MEETING
December 7, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Stuart at 7: 10 PM.
Present: Pam Juarez' Mike Marr, and Stuart Cohen
Staff Present: Duane Roberts and Liz Newton
Absent: Jolynn Ash and Chris Deffer6ing
A motion was made by Pam to approve the (abbreviated) minutes of the previous
meeting. The motion passed.
RECENT LAND USE ACTIONS
Duane reported that he had talked to Jim Freeman of Sea First Bank.
Mr. Freeman is resigning effective January 15, 1987. There is some concern
regarding whether Sea First still will be willing to share in the cost of the
Marketing Survey . Mr. Freeman said that he probably will recommend the
approval of at contribution. He doesn't know whether his successor will agree
with his recommendation.
Duane met with a representative of a person who is interested in locating a
site for an indoor auooer facility. The facility would require 75 parking
spaces . Duane provided the party with all the information available regarding
Tigard and the downtown.
MARKET STUDY RFP UPDATE
Duane passed out the copies of the RFP. Council has approved $20,000 for the
Marketing Study . Duane has requested additional funding frum local
businesses. December 28, 1987, is the meeting date to review proposals .
January 7, 1088 will be our regular committee meeting. The Council/Committee
workshop will be on January 18, 1088. Pam indicated that she will not be able
to attend. Stuart will be on vacation the previous week' but he should be
able to attend . Liz said that the 18th in Martin Luther King Day. Because
this in a holiday, she will check on the possibility of moving the workshop to
We 25th. January 7, 1087, was set as the day that the committee will
interview the marketing consultant finalists . We will start at 5:00 PM.
At noon on December 18, 1987, in Downtown Portland the committee will meet
with Portland Development Commission staff. They will critique the marketing
applications .
TRANSPORTATION NEEDS INDENTIFICATI0N
Mike outlined what he felt were the transportation priorities . There was a
consensus on the list. Stuart directed staff to draft a letter to Randy with
a copy to the Downtown Council rugarding our findings . In reviewing the
Downtown Council ' s letter to our committee, we found that we are in agreement
for the most part with their concerns and priorities .
o Improved street name signing at major intersections
o Main Street railroad crossing improvements .
o Main Street Fannn Creek bridge widening to provide bike paths and
pedestrian walkways.
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o Burnham Street between Hall and Main, widening and reconstruction; Main
Street at Burnham, intersection improvements; Hall Blvd at Burnham,
signals and turn lane.
o Commercial Street between Main and Hall, widening; Main street at
Commercial, intersection improvements.
o Ash Avenue between Hill Street and Burnham Street, construct connection
per the Comprehensive Plan and extend to Soogginy; intersection
improvements at North Dakota and Tiedeman.
o Tigard Street between Main and Tie6uman' widening and drainage;
intersection improvements at North Dakota and Tiedeman; improve Tigard
Avenue to become a main flow of traffic to take pressure off of Greenburg
Road.
u Hall/Hunziker/Scoffino, intersection improvements.
u Main Street at Fanno Creek, bridge replacement; Main Gtreet pavement
reconstruction and drainage improvements .
o Street improvements consideration for underground wiring an part of abmxe.
The committee discussed various financial options for the Downtown. It was
agreed to invite Bob Jean to aid in reviewing the various options . Liz and
Duane contact various cities to see what funding method they used for Downtown
development projects .
QUESTIONS FOR CITY SURVEY:
The following are the questions that the committee would like to have asked:
1 . Are the aware that there in a committee that is organized for the downtown?
2. Would you like to see evening activities in downtown?
3 . What type of conveniences or services would you like to see in downtown?
4. Do you think that the development of downtown would be beneficial to you?
5. Please prioritize the following streets improvements projects .
NPO CHAIRS MEETING
Stuart reported on his meeting with the other NPO chairs and the Mayor. He
said that the meeting was very informative and the Mayor did an excellent job
in explaining the importance of the downtown in keeping City property taxes
low and in maintaining m mix of business and residential property. The
meeting also provided him with the insight into the ideas of people
representing other areas of Tigard and on how everyone fits into the big
picture.
SALEM TOUR
Duane reported that the Tour, is set for February 20, 1987. Liz pointed out
that it would cost effective to take cars rather than rent a van. The Salem
representative has been very helpful . Liz will request funding for the trip.
FINANCIAL OPTIONS DISCUSSION TIMETABLE
Committee meeting 7th, 18th Council workshop, 26th Stuart will attend NPO
Chair, the Fanno Creek Conference on February 27' 1987.
The meeting was adjourned at 0:45 PM
Respectfully submitted by Pam Juarez, Secretary
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