Resolution No. 14-60 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 14- 6 O
A RESOLUTION THANKING GRETCHEN BUEHNER FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF TIGARD AS A CITY COUNCILOR
WHEREAS, Gretchen E. Buehner served as a Tigard City Councilor from January 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, over the course of Councilor Buehner's service, the city faced unprecedented challenges
caused by a nationwide recession with corresponding city budget concerns, the need for regional decisions
on transportation planning, and complex negotiations for long-term water rights; and
WHEREAS, Councilor Buehner ably served on a number of local and regional boards and committees to
ensure the best future for Tigard. Her talents contributed to Tigard's Budget Committee,Audit Committee,
Planning Commission, City Center Development Agency, the League of Oregon Cities'Transportation
Policy Committee and Finance&Taxation Policy Committee and Metro's Policy Advisory Committee
which focused on transportation,growth management and land use issues;and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities bestowed Councilor Buehner with a Gold Certificate for
Achievement in Leadership and named her a Leadership Ambassador and;
WHEREAS,Councilor Buehner's greatest achievements were garnered through her support for a long-
term water source for the city. She served residents as a representative to the Lake Oswego*Tigard Water
Partnership Oversight Committee, the Intergovernmental Water Board, the Willamette River Water
Coalition and the Regional Water Providers Consortium and;
WHEREAS, during her terms in office, Councilor Buehner also contributed to progress on Urban Renewal
District activities (a Community Partners forAffordable Housing Project, a new Burnham Street and Main Street/Green
Street remodel, community planning for River Terrace, support for the city's success in securing$1.1 million
in Federal Stimulus funds for city street overlays and the passage of a $17 million bond measure for new
parks and green space as well as an adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard Council and staff members hereby commend Councilor Buehner
for her meritorious and dedicated service to the city.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This �G�'�'day of QG.2014. ,\
Joh . Cook, Mayor
Ci f Tigard
ATTEST:
Carol A. Krager, City Rec rder
RESOLUTION NO. 14-
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