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03/14/1984 - Packet CITY OF TIVA RD WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON TO: Members of the Economic Development Committee FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Planning & Development DATE: February 23, 1984 SUBJECT: Next Meeting The next meeting of the Economic Development Committee will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 1984 at 7:30 A.M. , Elmer's Restaurant. Beginning in April our regular meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month. I have invited Bob Jean to attend our March meeting to give his views on Tigard's economic situation. I will also bring maps and dates to give you an overview of where Tigard's economic resources lie. 12755 S.W.ASH P.O. BOX 23397 TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PH:639-4171 TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1984 7:30 A.M. , ELMER'S RESTAURANT Members Present: Wilbur A. Bishop, Bruce P. Clark, Jim Corliss, Amo De Bernardis, Patrick Kennedy, Tony Orlandini, Mark Padgett, and William Monahan, ex-officio. Other Present: Geraldine Ball, Iry Larson The initial meeting of the Economic Development Committee was devoted to an introduction of the new members and an overview of what Tigard has done in terms of economic development in the past. Mayor Bishop and Bill Monahan provided the background information concerning the formation of the committee, prior activities of the Economic Development Steering Committee, and the purpose of the new committee. A copy of the Economy element of the comprehensive plan was distributed. The Committee directed the Planning Department to prepare a questionnaire to distribute to Tigard based businesses. The questionnaire will ask what positive and negative conditions exist for a company doing business in the City. The purpose is to help the City remove any obstacles which exist which may block development. A later survey for consumers and shoppers was also discussed. Questions such as "What do you like and dislike about shopping in Tigard" would be asked. The Planning Department will prepare and distribute the questionnaire to businesses selected from those companies which pay a Business Tax in the City. The Committee suggested that the staff provide a briefing of the economic situation in Tigard. At the next meeting the staff will display maps to familiarize the committee with the community. Maps showing zoning, comprehensive plan designations, vacant land, and transportation will be shown. Later the Committee hopes to meet with representatives of surrounding cities to coordinate efforts. After each meeting a press release will be prepared and distributed telling the public what activities the Committee is involved in. The releases will stress the backgrounds of members as well as the fact that the Committee is a community based groups with participation by at-large members. The goals of the program will be those of the citizens, not the committee only. At the next meeting Bill will report on budgetary considerations and what resources are available to the committee. The Committee deferred the election of officers until the next meeting to allow the two members, yet to be appointed, to participate. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday morning, March 14, 1984 at 7:30 A.M. at Elmer's Restaurant. Future meetings beginning in April will be held on the third Wednesday of the month. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 A.M. (WAM:pm/0325P) MEMORANDUM CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TO: Members of the City Council February 19, 1985 FROM: William A. Monahan, Director of Community Development1 SUBJECT: Monthly Report - January, 1985 Attached please find the Monthly Report for January, 1985, prepared by the Department of Community Development. Elements of the report are: 1. Annexation Report 2. Building Division Report 3. Code Enforcement Report 4. Economic Development Minutes 5. Engineering Division Report 6. Planning Decisions 7. Public Works Report Januar building g permit activity was the best that Tigard has experienced in recent years, due largely to the issuance of building permits to S & J Properties for the Meadow Creek Apartment development behind the Greenway Town Center. This 304 unit multi-family project made up most of the total $10,158,762 of our valuation applied for. In each of the the past two years, we have not reached the $10 million valuation level until June. Eleven single-family permits were issued, as well as the first permits for The Fountains multi-family development in the Summerfield area. Permits for a total of 339 new residential units were issued in January. Following is a comparison of building activity for January of 1984 and 1985: January, 1984 January, 1985 Single Family Permits 19 11 Multi-Family Permits (total units) 0 328 Commercial Permits 3 0 Building Permit Fees $ 8,942.50 $ 32,492.00 Plan Check Fees $ 3,710. 11 $ 4, 177.07 Plumbing Permits $ 2,522.50 $ 2,225. 12 Mechanical Permits $ 422.00 $ 786,00 Sign Permits $ 110.00 $ 55.00 Valuation $1,792,820.00 $10, 158, 762.00 Economic Development Committee - The Economic Development Committee met on January 15, 1985, and elected its officers for 1985. Bruce Clark has been elected Chairman and Patrick Kennedy is Vice Chairman, The committee discussed the Sister City Program and the potential which it holds for economic development coordination among local jurisdictions. There were no costs associated with the committee for January. Public Works - Public Works data related to vehicle use and fuel use for January is attached. (WAM:br/1024P) Alan Fox, Western International Properties reviewed their industrial project being proposed for SW Tech Center Drive and SW 72nd Avenue. He explained they were seeking State Revenue Bonds for financing as well as other sources. He reviewed the obstacles they have encountered with the railroad requirement and the 50 foot setback policy between the project and residential zoning to the north (Rolling Hills). Discussion followed. Mark Padgett moved and Amo De Bernardis seconded to write a resolution supporting the concept of the project subject to governing provisions of the code. Motion carried unanimously by members present. Mark requested staff to draft the resolution. Bruce Clark moved and Pat Kennedy seconded to have Amo draft a letter to the State supporting the Revenue Bond financing for this project. Mark Padgett noted that the resolution for the Economic Development Committee does not allow for two consective meeting to be missed unless absence is excused by the Chairperson, otherwise a member may forfeit his position on the committee. Consensus was that future meeting would be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. OTHER BUSINESS Bill Monahan reviewed a package of information from TVEDC - Network; An article from Vaugh Street Journal regarding economic development committees; A report called Beaverton in Review; and an article by Sonna Durdell from The Koll Company. Mark Padgett raised issues regarding non complying temporary use venders. Amo De Benardis moved and Pat Kennedy seconded not to become involved with this type of issue. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05. The next meeting will be held on October 16, 1984 at 7:30 AM at Pioneer Pies. 0642P TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1984 7:30 A.M. , ELMER'S RESTAURANT Members Present: Wilbur A. Bishop, Bruce P. Clark, Jim Corliss, Amo De Bernardis, Patrick Kennedy, Tony Orlandini, Mark Padgett, and William Monahan, ex-officio. Other Present: Geraldine Ball, Iry Larson The initial meeting of the Economic Development Committee was devoted to an introduction of the new members and an overview of what Tigard has done in terms of economic development in the past. Mayor Bishop and Bill Monahan provided the background information concerning the formation of the committee, prior activities of the Economic Development Steering Committee, and the purpose of the new committee. A copy of the Economy element of the comprehensive plan was distributed. The Committee directed the Planning Department to prepare a questionnaire to distribute to Tigard based businesses. The questionnaire will ask what positive and negative conditions exist for a company doing business in the City. The purpose is to help the City remove any obstacles which exist which may block development. A later survey for consumers and shoppers was also discussed. Questions such as "What do you like and dislike about shopping in Tigard" would be asked. The Planning Department will prepare and distribute the questionnaire to businesses selected from those companies which pay a Business Tax in the City. The Committee suggested that the staff provide a briefing of the economic situation in Tigard. At the next meeting the staff will display maps to familiarize the committee with the community. Maps showing zoning, comprehensive plan designations, vacant land, and transportation will be shown. Later the Committee hopes to meet with representatives of surrounding cities to coordinate efforts. After each meeting a press release will be prepared and distributed telling the public what activities the Committee is involved in. The releases will stress the backgrounds of members as well as the fact that the Committee is a community based groups with participation by at-large members. The goals of the program will be those of the citizens, not the committee only. At the next meeting Bill will report on budgetary considerations and what resources are available to the committee. The Committee deferred the election of officers until the next meeting to allow the two members, yet to be appointed, to participate. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday morning, March 14, 1984 at 7:30 A.M. at Elmer's Restaurant. Future meetings beginning in April will be held on the third Wednesday of the month. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 A.M. (WAM:pm/0325P)