02/18/1986 - Packet TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, February 18, 1986 - 7:30 A.M.
Pioneer Pies
1. Review minutes of Januaey 21, 1986 meeting.
2. Discussion of Downtown Nonprofit organization and Chamber of
Commerce assistance. - Jeanne Caswell
3. Report from Developers
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn
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TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE".
MINUTES — January 21, 1086
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Savory, Amu DeBernmrdiy, Pat Kennedy, Dick Cochran, Jim
Curliu' Kathy Budney
OTHERS PRESENT: Lee Hames, Geraldine Ball, Mary Bross, Dec', Dee Harrington,
Deborah Stuart, Bill Monahan
The minutes of the December 17, 1.985 meeting were reviewed and approved as
written.
John and Bill gave an update of the status of the downtown nun—profit
organization formation. Don Hanson was unable to attend the meeting, however,
he has been active circulating surveys to businesses to determine their
interest.
Bill displayed a map which delineated the proposed boundaries of the downtown,
including commercial areas on Pacific Highway. Amu and Pat suggested that
Tigard Plaza and Park 217 be included as well an First Interstate Bank. Bill
will develop a few concepts for the area for review. John reported that the
Chamber is considering a relocation to the downtown area as its present lease
arrangement is up.
Bill noted that the Main Street bridge has been added to the City' s Capital
Improvement Program. Engineering will be completed in year one.
A memo from City Adminiotator Bob Jean was discussed which describes his
commitment to the downtown area. If a down-town organization in formed and
joins the Main Street Program, he would support the following:
l. Development, adoption and designation of the Downtown/Fannn Creek
Park Plan for the entire Downtown area as a city—wide park . . .
2. Engineering and construction funding of those projects identified but
not yet authorized on the 18 month CIP lint. . .
3 . Discounted lease rates for the Old City Hall if based jointly to the
Chamber, Downtown Association, and I-5 Corridor Anoociation. . .
4. Finally. if 50% or more of the eligible merchants join the
Association, I'd propose that the City fund a $10,000 first year cash
grant' a $7,008 second year and $4.808 third year grant.
The Committee was encouraged by the onmmittment. Amo proposed that the
Committee get together an noon as possible with Dun Hanson to apprise him of
the memo and to determine the next steps necessary . The Committee then
discussed whether the Main Street Program was needed for the group to be
successful. Bill endorsed the program by citing the track record of the
program and the technical support available from successful operations i other
communities. He noted that Katie Brand, director of the Forest Grove program,
had indicated a willingness to attend the next meeting to 6iaouyn the Forest
Grove success. Amo suggested that we also discuss the progress of the program .
with business people.
John wi.l.l. contact Don Hanson so that he and Bill can get together with Don to
discuss the formation of the downtown organization.
Lee Flames of 1"r•i. Met described plans for the: new transit center scheduled for
completion in 1986 on Commercial Street. A conditional use permit was granted
for the center to locate on the site of the Tigard Auto Body A 1987. That
permit has lapsed so new designs are being prepared for a new submittal. The
plan will. a.ncJ. & the present Greyhound building, a canopied area for bus
patrons, possibly leased space for businesses which are service oriented to
bus patrons, landscaped areas, and area to accomodate bus loading and
storage. The plan will be similar to the Beaverton station. The plans must
be reviewed by the Federal. Government: also. i...ee pointed out: that funds are
committed to the project and are not affected by the Gramm...-Redman Act. State
lottery funds are also committed to the project, as well as a 20% local match
provided by the former property owner, Dick Kadel.
Discussion centered on the need for parking affiliated with the center. Tri.
Met: is now exploring sites in Tigard for Dark and Ride facilities. Downtown
parking lots committed to all—day parking of transit customers is not
envisioned, nor is it compatible with downtown needs. Locations on Barbur and
Pacific Highway are being reviewed. Tri. Met is looking for 3 to 4 acre sites
as they can accomodate 100 cars per acre. The Prairie Market site, alt:hought
in the Downtown, was suggested for evaluation.
John raised the issue that: one on street drop—off space was "inadequate, given
present use at thio bus stop in front of the former Zoop' s store. Lee pointed
out that the plans presented are preliminary and could be changed prior to
submittal for a conditional use permit. At the time of submittal materials,
landscaping, paving, arid design will be farmed up. She noted that efforts
w:i.11 be made to make the facility vandal.-...proof. Benches, public telephones,
lighting and bike racks will be added. No public restrooms are planned.
The Metro Solid Waste Transfer station was discussed. J'ohn' s letter to METRO
was among those submitted in opposition to locating the facility in Tigard,
METRO dropped the site from consideration.
No developers were present: to discuss plans for development.
Other Business -- John noticed that Tony Orlandi.ni hs resigned from the
Committee, due to t:he fact that: his business is no longer in 'Tigard. John
asked for assistance in locating a possible replacement, preferably someone
with a business on Pacific Highway.
The meeting adjourned at: 9:00 A.M. Ti•ie next meeting w:i.11 be held on Tuesday,
February 18, 1986, at 7:30 A.M. at Pioneer Pies.
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TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Minutes - January 15, 198b
7:30 A.M. - Pioneer Pies Restaurant
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Padgett, Chairman
Jim Corliss
Tony Orlandini
Bruce Clark
Amo DeBernardis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Kennedy
John Cook
Greg Newton
STAFF GUESTS: Bill Monahan
Iry Larson
Mary Tobias, Sherwood
Janet Young, Tualatin
Jack Schwab, Tualatin
Geraldine Ball
Jeanne Caswell, Tigard Chamber
Chairman Padgett called the meeting to order at 7:35 A.M. Minutes of the
December 18, 1985 meeting were reviewed and approved as submitted.
Mark introduced representatives of Sherwood, Tualatin, and the Tigard Chamber
who were present to discuss the common goals and needs of our communities and
1AWW the Sister City project. Mary Tobias of Sherwood reported that Sherwood has a
new manager who answers many of the economic development inquiries. She noted
that Sherwood has the advantage of lower cost land. A key to Sherwood's
development is the future construction of the Norwood interchange. Janet
Young, project planner for the City of Tualatin, noted that Tualatin is
experiencing a lot of commercial growth. Industrial growth is anticipated in
the western portion of the City once transportation access to I-5 improves.
Janet distributed a copy of Tualatin's Economic Development Action Plan which
was prepared by a standing committee. The committee may get together annually
to review and update the plan.
Discussion was held concerning the possibility of working together to address
economic development and transportation issues. Jack Schwab suggested that a
cooperative effort could be put together by the three communities to share
information and prepare a marketing effort for the area. The prospect of
getting brokers, property owners, and businesses involved to form a committee
was discussed. If the private sector gets involved, dues could be raised and
funds solicited. Jeanne Caswell suggested that a task force be formed to
determine if much an arrangement is feasible. If the task force reports that
an opportunity is available for formation of a sub-regional group, the task
force could ask the City Councils of the three communities if they wish to
support the concept. Mark pointed out that there is a need for business
people to step forward and form the committee as was the case in the formation
of TUEDC. That action, in the case of TUEDC, created instant credibility.
Tony reported that similar success occurred for the Sunset 205 group in
; ; Clackamas which formed eight months ago and has raised $60,000.
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It was recommended that a group made up of Jeanne Caswell, Jack Schwab, Mary
' Tobias, and Bill Monahan meet to come up with a recommendation for the Sister
City group to evaluate common goals such as economic development and
transportation.
Bill reported on the status of the Economic Development Action Plan. The time
lines for the subcommittee work on data gathering for the four action areas
will be pushed back to coordinate with the City's progress in developing a
geographic information system (GIS). The GIS system has been delayed while
the master computer study has been underway. Revised time lines will be
brought back to the committee.
There were no presentations by developers of their projects. Each month the
agenda will allocate space for five minute presentations.
The election of officers was held. Bruce Clark was elected chairman after
being nominated by Tony, second by Jim. Bruce accepted the nomination
following a commitment by Committee members to get involved and support the
Chairman. The vote was unanimous. Pat Kennedy, who has served as vice
chairman for the past year, was re-elected as vice chairman following
nomination by Jim and a second by Tony. The vote was unanimous.
Other Business - On January 30, 1985, the Tigard Area Chamber and City of
Tigard will conduct a seminar on Tigard's development process. The seminar
grew out of the December Economic Development Committee meeting which was
attended by several area realtors. The seminar is one of five which the
Chamber will hold in coming months.
At each upcoming meeting Bill will review current projects for the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 A.M. The next Committee meeting will be held at
7:30 A.M. , Tuesday, February 19, 1985 at Pioneer Pies.
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CITY Of T1GARD
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January-March 1986 Building Activity
SINGLE FAMILY
No. Units 126
High & Low ,Unit Value 165,200 to 41,000
Largest Unit Size 5410 sq. ft.
Smallest Unit Size 1130 sq. ft.
MULTI-FAMILY
No. of Units 1 bldg/6 plex
Value 202,000 (+ 6 stall garage, 19,000)
Size 7,500 sq. ft.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL (NEW)
Name of Owner/Project Proposed Use Size(Sq. ft. ) Value
Robinson Development(Hunzirker St.) Commercial(shell) 7,800 261,000
Nimbus Center(Equities NW) Commercial 22,775 640,000
R.A. Gray Industrial (Shell) 14,400 230,000
Tigard Auto Body Commercial 17,375 360,000
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL(Large alterations/remodels)
Western Family Commercial 28,000 90,000
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