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05/20/1986 - Packet AGENDA T IGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 20, 1986 7:30 A.M. — Pioneer Pies 1 . Review minutes of April 15, 1986 meeting. 2. Status of the Downtown Council — Membership - Presentation by Sue Foley of Media West 3 . Presentation by Developers __. J. B. Bishop 4. Committee Work Program — Summer activities for the Committee `i. Other Business 6. Adjourn — Next meeting is Tuesday, June 17, 1986 how (WAM: br/2526P) ' / EC01V0MIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE April 15, 1086 — Minutes Pioneer Pies Members Present: Jim Corliss, Kathy Bu6ny, John Savory, David Clements, Dick Cochran, Susan Clark, Amo DeBerr/ar6is Others Present: Jeanne Caswell, Brian Hartung' Bill Monahan The Committee reviewed the minutes of the February 18, 1986 and March 18, 1086 meetings and approved them as written. Jeanne Caswell gave an update on the status of Downtown Council. In terms of membership, there seems to be a wait and see attitude, also some communication problems which have resulted in a low membership rate. Members of the Committee, John and Dick, have met to discuss how to strengthen the Downtown Council, and better define the potential use of funds. They defined the goals and made a lint of achievable projects, particularly inexpensive, volunteer efforts. Loan Program — John has mut with looal banks to discuss a loan program for expansion and development, i.u. , physical improvements of the downtown. John mentioned that two local businesses could get conventional financing, but they are waiting to nee if the loan program becomes a reality. Amo suggested that we need tu have projects show some results . Bill reviewed the CIP project scheduled for downtown' plans for Fannu Creek Park' and the bikepath linking it to Main. David suggested that funding possibilities with 0UH, EDA, and SBH be explored to determine if low interest loans may be available to assist the Downtown Council . Private Industry Council (PIC) Application — Jeanne reported that the initial reaction from the INC is that the application does not look like it will be funded . Jeanne and Susan will investigate further what we can do to push the proposal, Downtown Council Membership — Kathy asked about the status of the Council and what they are doing. There is an opportunity for involvement. News will be circulated through the Chamber Hot Line. One Committee activity will be the cleanup of blackberry bushes in the downtown' along the entrance to Fannw Creek and on the State right—of-way. Video Presentation — John reported that the I 5 Corridor Association Fall Conference was still in the planning stage. He has investigated the possibility of a slide show presentation — $4-7,000 cost. Discussion was held on the possibility of City funding and the need to have a strong foundation of information available to backup the promotion efforts. John suggested that a 6-8 minute slide show is considered to be the must successful. He suggested that a list of possible contributors be prepared and pursued, including developers, large business and utilities. The Committee needy to go to the City Council and request a contribution, but, in doing this, at full proposal should be presented which has specific goals, and a direction. Jeanne suggested that the Committee be given at presentation by Media West at the next meeting to discuss costs and product. John will invite Sue Foley to appear at the next meeting of the Committee. vow E=conomic: Development Committee Minutes April 15, 1986 Page 2 Jim suggested that the Chamber slide show could be updated . Jeanne responded that the Chamber show could reduce the ultimate cost by being incorporated into a presentation. Fhe existing show does not address all of the information which needs to be put together. Amo suggested that a special. meeting may need to be held -to discuss the production rather than wait until the May meeting. Bill distributed a comparison of present costs showing that Tigard was among -the most costly of area. cities. :items compared were building permit costs, systems development charges, and connection fees outside of the City control. . Pacific Highway Discussion -- Jeanne reported on the status of the Metro study and the westerly bypass. She reported that the other alternatives are expansion of Pacific Highway, and Hwy. 2.17 and would create a large_ impact on the businesses in Tigard. An engineering study for the by pass must be unanimously supported, including Portland' s representatives, to fund the study . the Committee was encouraged to voice an opinion on the subject. John will write; a letter for the Committee to Eloy Rogers. Bill suggested that the City Engineer, Kandy Wooley, can act as the City ' s representative to regularly review signal synchronization with the state. Mark Davis - representing Way Lee of Wayside Inn. He described the: property involved and the need to make changes to the access from Pacific Highway to make -the property more useful.. He is Looking for City support to move the access from its present -location to the middle of the property . A dual access, dual exit: to the site is proposed. An improvement to the grade to the front of the property is proposed to increase visibility , Devel.c,pment of meeting and conference space as well as possible further commercial spaces is under consideration. Marts is seeking support of the request to the stage for the traffic improvements , Cost of the curb cut would be paid by the developer, proposing that: the state pay for tlhie paving. The intent is to mitigate the impact of traffic turning into the site headed north. Amo stressed that the creation of jobs should be mentioned to strengthen t:he request, The developer requests a letter of support from the Committee to strengthen the proposal. Ams:, moved that the Committee send a letter of support. The Committee is fully in support. John pointed out that a May 13 date has been set for, the Main Street Development bankruptcy hearing. Brian Hartung announced -the Boardman>1•tip workshop schedule and encouraged participation by member at those and Neighborhood Town Hall meetings . The meeting concluded at 9:05 A.M. °�11Mw (WAM:br/2526P) MEMORANDUM ` CITY OF TIQARD, OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director, /r -`--- Community Development SUBJECT: Next Meeting — April 15, 1086 April 11, 1980 The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 1086 at 7:30 A.M. at Pioneer Pies. Enclosed for your review in an agenda of the meeting plus minutes of both the February and March meetings, Other information will be distributed at the meeting. See you there. (WAM:br/2454P) 4OW'