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12/17/1985 - Packet *ft"001 TIQARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, December 17, 1985 IWWW 7:30 A.M. — Pioneer Pies 1. Review minutes of November 19, 1085 2. Downtown Improvement Meeting A. Report on progress toward formation of a downtown improvement organization, B. Site visit by Oregon Downtown Development Association. C. Formation of a schedule of activities, designation of rules. 3 . Presentation by developers 4. Other Business AW 5. Adjnurn (WAM/6r42) . . ^SAW ^�~* TIQHRD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Minutes — November 19, 1085 Pioneer Pies Restaurant Members Present: John Savory, Chairman Tony 0rlandini Amo DoBmrnanJio Dick Cochran Jim Corliss Susan Clark Downtown: Allen Patterson, Jerry Caoh, Mark Aokelu, Mary Gross, Geraldine Ball, Dorothy Jordan, Steven Glenn, Don Hansen, Wilbur Bishop Others Present: Jeanne Caswell, Bill Monahan, Deborah Stuart The minutes of the October 15, 1.985 meeting were reviewed and approved as written. John Savory introduced the committee members and asked each guest to identify him or herself. John then summed up the committee' s prior actions to determine community interest in a downtown improvement program. He asked those present to identify the type of participation which people would commit to to form a non—profit downtown organization. Allen Patterson expressed interest and stressed that the community and City are the same and must work 4we collectively to improve the downtown. John asked for ideas on forming the non—profit organization. Don Hansen' who was involved in the earlier downtown organization, said that the earlier group was formed because of economic nem6. Forty active members were involved in the earlier group. Tony Orlandini then described the process used in Clackamas in a similar effort where realtora got involved early helping to put together a large effort. He stressed that articles which he has read indicate that there is at need to bring in someone from the outside tw help form the effort. Don Hansen volunteered to take around a questionnaire asking people if they are interested in helping to form an organization and participate in it. Tony and John suggested that at one-on-one discussion with property owners and businesses was the best approach to gutting participation. John asked for volunteers to help organize the non-profit group. Don, Wilbur, Allen. and Jerry volunteered to work with John and the staff. Deborah Stuart, Assistant Planner with Tigard' n Community Development Department, reported on her survey of Main Street Programs. She has researched the Main Street Program and found that 150 cities are now involved nationwide, with nine in Oregon. The program stresses managing downtown as a buoineow. It in a proven program with the ability to provide ideas on funding, design, and other aream. The steps involved in the program are (1) organization — the need to coordinate efforts of looal businesses and government' (2) promoting and marketing — advertising and special events 4�� (3) design -- working toward aesthetics such an facades, design, or public areas, and (4) economic restructure — survey the area to determine the type of businesses which best will fit into the downtown area, to recruit, and help new businesses with design. Also, to help existing 6uainuua to prosper. The Main Street Program organization will provide speakers and technical assistance. Presently, Albany' Bund, Corvallis, Astoria, Coos Bay and Silverton are among the Oregon participants, Results in Oregon include 468 jobs created, 107 new businesses, and $5.3 million in commercial rehabilitation and construction. To participate in the program, the downtown must commit to a two-year program with specific steps. The fee is $18,000 which is one third of the program cost. In the second year, $4,500 is needed from the downtown. A factor considered for participation is the demonstrations of a real commitment by the public to be members of the organization. Amo suggested that John, Deborah and Bill visit with the staff of the Main Street Program and find out about the program. Jeanne stated that the Chamber would like to invite a speaker from the organization to also discuss the program at a Chamber function in January . Amo asked that the staff contact Leavenworth' Washington to find out how the City accomplished its' downtown ouoCeou. Other ideas suggested included Joanne' s idea that 'Tigard Pride, Inc. may be willing to work with, and Susan's concept that TPI may choose the improvement of downtown as its' theme. Amu stated that participation in the improvement of downtown should not be limited to downtown businesses and property owners. He pointed out that businesses throughout the City would benefit from an improved downtown. Jeanne suggested that the Chamber can help in this regard. She also stated that the Tigard Business Quarterly in August will feature the downtown. The Committee will review the possibility of applying for, the Main Street Program in July . The staff will also pursue the development; of concept plans for the downtown, perhaps using student assistance from local universities. John brought up the need to get property owners involved in an organization and in improving or developing their proper-ties. He asked for assistance in contacting reluctant owners. Mrs. Ball suggested that the committee speak with the Johnson family which originally started the former downtown development corporation. They may have some ideas and history to provide which may be of assistance to the Committee in forming a new organization. The Committee Action Plan for 1986 was presented by Bill for consideration. They main activity of the Committee throughout FY 1085-86 in downtown improvement. Susan suggested that the Committee involve civic organizations in reviewing the downtown plan so that community support may be obtained. No developers were present to discuss their plans. Jeanne suggested that the Committee contact Tri Mut for the speaker to present what will be done at the Kadel property for the new transit center. Mrs. Ball suggested that the committee look at Hillsboro to see what Tri Met did there. Discussion of possible sites for the placement of post office mail boxes occured. Bill' s staff will look into possible sites on Main Street in front of A—Boy and on Cascade Blvd. Possible locations should have pull—out to ~wW monint in traffic flow. Possible sites will be forwarded to Tigard' u Postmaster for a decision if the staff determines that the sites justify boxes. The meeting adjourned at 0:00 A.M. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17' 1985 at 7:30 A.M. at Pioneer Pies. (2225P)