06/20/1988 - Minutes '
CITY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE
Meeting of June 20, 1088
7:0O p.m.
Tigard Civic Center Conference Room
Members Present: Jolynne Ash, Joy Henkle, Pam Juarez' Mike Marr, Bill Monahan
Others Present: Valerie Johnson, Peggy Weston—Byrd, Ed Murphy, Elizabeth
Newton, Duane Roberto
Vice—chairman Marr opened the meeting shortly after, 7:00 p.m. Minutes of the
previous meeting were approved as written.
Smaller crowd than expeoted . General consensus was that the presentation
went well . Mike recapped the comments . The Committee discussed the need
for a spark to generate some excitement for the program. Valerie
suggested that more involvement of the Committee may be necessary for
future preuentationo .
Discussion of whether a person is needed for ouordinatirig the
revitalization program and organizing support for its implementation.
Q4isin Tigard
Mike noted that he has a verbal commitment for a booth in front of
Washington Federal Bank. Booths need to be opened and staffed from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mike suggested that before and after pictures would be
helpful to illustrate to the citizens what can be accomplished. It was
suggested that the revised vision statement could be available for display
and distribution. A subcommittee will work up ideas for the booths before
the next meeting, Joy, Peggy' and Jolynne voluntuered for the
subcommittee.
Jolynne will prepare the schedule for staffing the bowth.
Peggy noted that on the 16th, from 7 a.m. — 11 p.m. , the Chamber is
sponsoring at clean—up effort for the downtown. Plus a blooming Tigard
effort will be promoted.
The market study suggests modification of the statement. Mike led the
discussion on how to bring the statement into sync with the study. Duane
submitted a new draft. Comments were submitted by Committee members
resulting in a new draft to be prepared by Duane. The Committee agreed to
use "Tigard City Center" consistently as the designation of the area.
Duane will propose a new draft for review on July 14th.
Work Program — Ed, Liz, Valerie, and Stuart met on0daKyjand reviewed the
work program. An election will be needed in May on formation of urban
renewal district. Liz explained the revised work plan. Tmx increment
financing will be mentioned an a tool in the finance plan, but not
stressed as the only mechanism. The Transportation Plan will be prepared
by the TTAC along with the consultant, Wayne Kittleoon, The CCPTF will
meet with the TTAC on July 14th.
The Committee discussed various zoning and development standard reviews
which are needed .
Jnlynne rained the question of the TTAC list of projects and asked why
Main Street was listed ahead of Burnham. Discussion followed. Mike
commented on the date that the item will be before Council, July 18.
Duane mentioned that two pre—application conferences are scheduled next
week on projects that are proposed to occur in the City Center area. One
is a congregate care facility on Hall Street. The other is an apartment
development on Hill Street,
The meeting was adjourned at 0: 30 p.m.
Submitted by:
William A. Monahan
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