City Council Minutes - 06/17/2003 Agenda Item No. 3. 1
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COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 17, 2003
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1 Mayor Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2 Roll Call: Mayor Griffith and Councilors Dirksen, Moore, Sherwood, and
Wilson were present.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications 8T Liaison Reports: None
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items: None
2. REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN THE CITY AND
URBAN SERVICES AREA
Community Development Director Hendryx reviewed this agenda item. Typical
development today is different from that of 10 years ago. Large lot development
is no longer the norm in the community. Mr. Hendryx presented information
about current development trends in the City of Tigard and Urban Services area.
A detailed memo from Mr. Hendryx to the Council on Development Trends is on
file with the City Recorder and is also a part of the Council packet information that
has been posted on the City's web site.
During Council discussion, Councilor Wilson suggested that parking requirements
for residential development be reviewed to determine whether it's adequate.
3. DISCUSSION ON THE TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS
Councilor Moore reported that he had talked with Balloon Festival Organizer Bruce
Ellis about plans for the 2004 Balloon Festival. Mr. Ellis indicated that he is
confident he will have a local major media sponsor for the event next year. Mr.
Ellis was open to the idea of focusing on the Balloon portion of the festival and
working with local balloonists. He was also agreeable to solicit help from
organizations and individuals to take responsibility for other portions of the festival.
A planning meeting will be organized soon by City staff to discuss the
reorganization of the planning for this event.
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4. DISCUSSION OF UPDATING CERTAIN FEES 1N THE MASTER FEES AND
CHARGES SCHEDULE
- Finance Director Craig Prosser introduced this agenda item outlining staff
recommendations to update the Master Fees and Charges Schedule and amend
certain fees.
Park Manager Dan Plaza presented Information on the proposed park reservation
fees and charges increases. After discussion, Council consensus was to support the
schedule of fees and charges that will recover 70% of program costs.
A detailed memo from Mr. Plaza to the Council on the recommendation to
increase park fees and charges is on file with the City Recorder and is also a part of
the Council packet information that has been posted on the City's web site.
Building Official Gary Lampella reviewed information on the proposed mechanical
fee increase. Council consensus was to support the proposed increase. A detailed
memo from Mr. Lampella to the Council on the proposed mechanical fee Increase
is on file with the City Recorder and is also a part of the Council packet
information that has been posted on the City's web site. In addition, an open
house explaining the proposed fee increase will be held in the Tigard Town Hall on
June 18, 6:30 p.m.
Budget& Financial Reporting Analyst Michelle Wareing reviewed the fee schedule
and summarized the proposed fee changes. Council consensus was to support the
proposed changes. The new schedule will be presented to Council for adoption at
the June 24, 2003, Council meeting. The draft of the Master Fees and Charges
schedule is on file with the City Recorder and Is also part of the Council packet
information that has been posted on the City's web site.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Assistant to the City Manager Newton reviewed the following:
• Indonesian delegation will arrive in Tigard tomorrow. Delegates will attend the
June 24, 2003, Council meeting
• City tours for Councilors Sherwood and Wilson
o June 26, 8-10 a.m. at Public Works and 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Engineering
o July 14 (afternoon) Community Development 8Z Library Tours
• Update on Martin court case — The Oregon Supreme Court declined to hear
two pending appeals. Once the Circuit Court Issues Its order, the Dartmouth
Local Improvement District fee assessment will be due and payable to the City.
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• Health insurance open enrollment -- Senior Human Resources Analyst Sherrie
Burbank will be available for Council questions before the June 24 City
Council meeting (6 p.m.).
• Street maintenance fee update — The Transportation Financing Strategies Task
Force and representatives of the business community will meet on June 19,
6:30 p.m., in the Town Hall.
• Governance structure for proposed publicly owned electric utility -- Finance
Director Prosser reviewed this item relating to the City of Portland's
consideration of purchase of PGE. Mr. Prosser noted a number of concerns
including how a board of directors should be appointed, appointment criteria
for directors, the appearance that there are no set responsibilities assigned to
the advisory board, and the inability for all citizens served by this utility to have
a greater say in the governance of the utility. After discussion, Council agreed
that the Mayor should sign a letter addressed to the League of Oregon Cities
outlining the City's concerns. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the
City Council.
• Questions on Bull Mountain Study — Council had received a draft copy of this
study on June 10. Points of discussion included questions about what benefits
there would be to Bull Mountain residents if they were annexed. Increased
police protection and maintenance of streets at an urban level were two
advantages. Council also discussed whether cities are subsidizing rural areas of
the County. This item will be discussed further at the July 8, 2003, Council
meeting.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held
9. ADJOURNMENT: 8:13 p.m.
Latheride eat ey, City Recorder
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