City Council Minutes - 04/17/1989 T I G A R D C I T Y C O U N C I L
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 17, 1989 - 6:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jerry Edwards; Councilors: Carolyn Eadon,
Valerie Johnson, Joe Kasten, and John Schwartz; City Staff: Pat
Reilly, City Administrator; Ken Elliott, Legal Counsel and Catherine
Wheatley, Deputy City Recorder.
2. NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Councilor Johnson advised that Gary Seibold, a resident in the
135th Avenue LID, contacted her regarding the planting of shrubs
in the right-of-way. Council discussion followed concerning past
conversations on this area and whether or not Council had decided
to allow planting of shrubs. City Administrator said he would
meet with the City Engineer to discuss this situation.
b. Councilor Eadon distributed a handout which was being used by the
Park Board concerning options for a possible park levy.
Discussion followed. Council consensus was to review these
options and then develop more concise direction to the Park Board
on the levy issue. This item will be reviewed during the Study
Session on April 24, 1989.
c. There was discussion about Washington County Commissioner Chair
Bonnie Hays' presentation to Council at the April 10, 1989,
meeting concerning the proposed Transportation 2000 funding
mechanisms.
COUNCILOR SCHWARTZ ARRIVED: 6:40 p.m.
Concern was expressed on several of the proposed funding methods
including the g
one-cent cigarette tax, the payroll tax, and the
proposed funding for light rail.
Also of concern to Council was the unclear commitment expected
from local government. It was noted the Transportation 2000
Committee was now asking for a resolution endorsing the Program;
however, what would the City's role be with regard to elections,
time commitment, and dollars.
Council discussed the philosophy of correlating taxes and their
use. For example, there was no connection between a cigarette
tax and transportation. A connection between a gasoline tax and
transportation was more logical.
Council noted they should not endorse the Program if they have
concerns with the funding proposals. Aiter discussion, Council
consensus was for the City Administrator to prepare a letter for
the Mayor's signature, noting the City of Tigard declined
endorsement of the funding proposals outlined in the
Transportation 2000 program at this time.
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d. City Administrator referred to a letter from the Chamber of
Commerce concerning the City Center Development Plan. After
discussion, Council consensus was that Mayor Edwards and
Councilor Johnson would attend an April 26, 1989 meeting with the
Chamber Board to discuss this issue.
City Administrator noted the letter cited concerns that Council
may be considering a substantial change to the Plan.
Council discussed this issue noting they were not proposing a
substantial change to the Plan. Rather, they had opted to delay
the election to allow more time for public education on the Plan
and the tax increment financing issue.
e. City Administrator noted that Trammell-Crow requested a change in
public hearing date concerning their Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. After discussion, Council consensus was to hold the
public hearing on May 15, 1989.
3. DISCUSSION ON CONTRACTS:
a. City Administrator reviewed some preliminary figures concerning
contracts for police dispatching and/or police services.
Discussed were methods of computing and calculating the costs of
services and dispatching, It was noted total dispatching costs
for the City of Tigard was $311,000 with contract revenues
amounting to about $33,000. There was discussion on the
difference between what was being paid and what the actual cost
was to the City of Tigard. Also, it was noted there were other
expenses incurred by Tigard, including administrative overhead
and potential liability.
Since cities were presently within budget processes for the next
fiscal year, it was important to address this issue quickly.
Council discussed the general policy issue of providing
contractual police services. It was noted the main benefit to
Tigard for providing such services was the good working
relationship with other cities. Council consensus was their
primary responsibilities were to the Tigard citizens and the
surrounding jurisdictions should be expected to pay for their
fair share.
There was discussion concerning the method of calculating the
"fair share." Should the jurisdictions be responsible for the
incremental cost over and above the minimal, break even cost for
service to Tigard citizens; or, should they share in a formula
based on a per capita expense? City Administrator noted this was
policy question for Council review.
Council consensus was that surrounding jurisdictions should be
notified the City of Tigard was reviewing these contracts with
concern -- expenditures were not being recovered. City
Administrator advised he would develop a proposal for Council
review.
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4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Cancelled.
5. ADJOURNMENT: 8:34 p.m.
Approved by the Tigard City Council on o 1989.
Deputy Recorder - City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Mayor - ity of Tigard
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