City Council Minutes - 01/18/2005 Agenda Item No. 3.1
For Agenda of February 22, 2005
COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING MEETING
January 18, 2005
Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Dirksen, Councilors Harding, Sherwood, Wilson
(arrived at 4:45 p.m.), and Woodruff
Also Present: Tigard Youth Advisory Council President Williams; City
. Recorder Wheatley
• Following are highlights of the City Council's discussion of the status of
the 2004 Council goals:
a Council discussed the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Survey results'
priorities noted by respondents.
o Specific recommendations are anticipated soon from the Park and
Recreation Advisory Board as a result of the survey recently
conducted.
o Publicity materials should clarify that the City is setting aside
$150,000 for the skate park as a match to fundraising by the Skate
Park Task Force.
o Council discussed housing density transfer to the Downtown area.
o Council noted many of the goals have been ongoing for a number
of years.
• Following are highlights of the City Council's discussion about how to
approach goal-setting for 2005:
o Citizen involvement shall be emphasized.
o Goal work programs shall identity performance
measures/outcomes.
■ Look at models to restart citizen involvement
• Potential resource: www.iowaCIPA.org
o It was suggested that existing efforts be reviewed to determine if
outcomes have been achieved.
o Council discussed past and current efforts: CIT Program,
Community Assessment Program.
o Council discussed the Citizens for Community Involvement (CCI)
program and how the change in scope of this committee might
evolve.
o A comment was made that it will take perseverance to remain
positive when trying to develop a working citizen involvement
program.
o The Council reviewed Mayor Dirksen's proposed goals and a copy
of this list is on file in the City Recorder's office.
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o Council briefly reviewed the difference between goals, objectives,
and tasks.
• 2005 Council Goals Formulation - Brainstorming Discussion Notes:
o Transportation —work with ODOT and let them know where and
how Tigard will offer to assist in making improvements at
intersections.
o Identify tangible 99W corridor improvements to alleviate
congestion; make this a priority. Aggressively pursue solutions:
• Address in comprehensive planning (rezoning), limiting
connections, back street access, explore other connections.
o Council discussed whether priority transportation projects have
been pursued (review Transportation System Plan and Capital
Improvement Program),.
o Augment citizen involvement for credibility and trust.
o Reviewed elements of strategic financial plan:
• Audit studies already done to determine whether there is
doubling up on efforts
o Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force — does this group
need help with developing transportation system models?
o Council discussed how much support should the City give to the
proposed Bypass Corridor. A comment was that, unless there is a
substantial reduction of traffic on 99W, the Bypass would not be
supported.
o Council discussed funding mechanisms through bond measures
and gas tax.
o Consensus of Council was for Councilors Wilson and Woodruff to
discuss with City Engineer Duenas a list of transportation priorities.
o Tax increment financing was discussed. Education is needed so
voters understand this financing method.
o Urban renewal discussions are taking place on a regional basis. A
coordinated public relations effort will be needed throughout the
affected jurisdictions; the County will take the lead. There was brief
discussion on Tigard's unique position with the Charter provision
precluding the use of the urban renewal process (tax increment
financing).
• Highlights of Council discussion as it developed the 2005 goal list (the first
draft of the goal list is attached):
o Council members agreed to set big goals ("reach for the stars") and
then enumerate a number of tasks under each goal.
o The three goals listed were not prioritized.
o The Citizens for Community Involvement (CC[) group was
discussed, with it being noted that this citizen involvement effort
would be useful in an overall approach for all goal areas; there was
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Draft
Tigard City Council Goals — 2005
1. Revitalize Downtown
• Complete and implement the Downtown Plan
• Urban renewal implementation
o Public relations plan and vote
• Identify and begin projects
2. Improve 99W
• Identify specific projects
• Prioritize projects/funding
• Leverage additional funding
3. Address Growth
• Comprehensive Plan for Tigard and, if funded, for Bull Mountain
• Metro—seek changes`
• Identify and.acquire Parks and Open Space
Review growth of expenditures and revenue
• Graphic identify (branding)
o Signage
o Logo
o Stationery
Discussion included the following comments:
■ Seek changes at Metro that would free our Comprehensive Plan process to
respond to citizens concerns
■ Initiate discussion with Metro regarding flexibility with density requirements
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discussion that the CCI might be useful as a separate goal area for
citizen involvement.
o Metro issues were discussed including the possibility of considering
a Metro Charter amendment. One comment was that the City
pursue changes with Metro that"...would free our comp plan
process to respond to citizen concerns." Another suggestion was
to initiate discussions with Metro regarding flexibility with density.
o Address financial strategy; live within budget; revisit the long-term
projections to determine the financial status of the City.
• Discussed long-term projections and health of the general fund
• Cost containment
• Recheck Financial Plan — 35% staff increase since FY 99-00?
(See January 24, 2005 minutes; Finance Director Prosser
clarified that this number should have been 5%, Page 21 of the
Draft Strategic Finance Plan).
o Beautification discussion included proceeding with designs for portals
to City entrance points and City parks, new logo, City "branding"; i.e.,
how does the City want to be identified and the need to involve the
public. The Mayor reviewed an idea he had with regard to park
entrances.
o Council discussed urban reserve areas 63 and 64; developers are
interested.
o Public safety—addressing the downtown and 99W will help address
crime,
Council will review goal list (provided to Council as separate document) with staff
on January 24, 2005 at 7 p.m., in the Library Community Room.
Meeting adjourned: 8:02 p.m.
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Catherine Wheatley, City Record r
Attest:
Mayo City of Tig r
Date:
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