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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
AGENDA
KATHRYN FIGLEY, MAYOR
DICK PUGH, COUNCILOR WARD 1
J. MEL SCHMIDT, COUNCILOR WARD II
PETER MCCALLUM, COUNCILOR WARD III
JAMES COX, COUNCILOR WARD IV
FRANK LONERGAN, COUNCILOR WARD V
ERIC MORRIS, COUNCILOR WARD VI
OCTOBER 22, 2012 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 270 MONTGOMERY STREET
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of August 13, 2012 1
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. A Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Expend 2
Additional Funds for the Design Services Program
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Urban
Renewal Agency Board approve a change to the Design
and Development Services Program to allow for a onetime
$3,000 extension for projects that meet a certain criteria for
their historical significance or community value. The decision
to release extra funds will be at the discretion of the City
Administrator.
B. Urban Renewal Grant 2011-07 Peterson Equipment - Interior 6
Grant Extension (IS I N Front Street)
Recommended Action: The Economic and Development
Services Department recommends that the Woodburn Urban
Renewal Agency Board approve a six (6) month extension of
the Urban Renewal Interior Grant 2011-07 application from
Peterson Equipment for up to $5,000.
C. Urban Renewal - Summer, 2012 Outreach Results 9
Recommended Action: Recommend that the Urban
Renewal Agency Board hold a public hearing, discussion,
And comment period to provide a forum to hear directly
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CITY OF WOODBURN
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
AGENDA
KATHRYN FIGLEY, MAYOR
DICK PUGH, COUNCILOR WARD 1
J. MEL SCHMIDT, COUNCILOR WARD II
PETER MCCALLUM, COUNCILOR WARD III
JAMES COX, COUNCILOR WARD IV
FRANK LONERGAN, COUNCILOR WARD V
ERIC MORRIS, COUNCILOR WARD VI
OCTOBER 22, 2012 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 270 MONTGOMERY STREET
from community members. After this public process, the
Board could vote on which projects they want to actively
pursue and provide development direction for the projects.
Additionally, it is recommended that the City further evaluate
the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in
downtown Woodburn. Initial steps would include educating
downtown business owners and community members, as
well as directing staff to explore the formation of a BID with
those business owners.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 2012
HH:MM
0:00 DATE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN,
COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, AUGUST 13, 2012.
CONVENED: The meeting convened at 6:47 p.m. with Mr. McCallum presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Chair
Figley
Absent
Member
Cox
Present
Member
Lonergan
Present
Member
McCallum
Present
Member
Morris
Present
Member
Pugh
Present
Member
Schmidt
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Economic &
Community Development Director Hendryx, Public Works Director Brown,
Captain Garrett, Assistant City Attorney Stuart, Acting Finance Director Shearer,
Assistant City Recorder Pierson.
0:01 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of May 14, 2012
B. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of June 11, 2012
C. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of June 25, 2012
Cox/Lonergan.. adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
0:01 Urban Renewal Grant URG 2012-04 ,650'"N. First Street (Eagle Newsnaners, Inc.
Economic & Community Development Director Hendryx provided a staff report and
overview of the application. Pugh/Lonergan ... approve the Urban Renewal Exterior
Grant application URG 2012-04 from Eagle Newspapers, Inc. (the parent company of the
Woodburn Independent) for up to $10,000. Motion passed unanimously. Councilor
Lonergan thanked the applicant for keeping their business downtown.
0:06 ADJOURNMENT
Morris/Lonergan ...meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
APPROVED
KATHRYN FIGLEY, Chair
ATTEST
Heather Pierson, Assistant City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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October 22, 2012
TO: Urban Renewal Agency Board
FROM: Jim Hendryx, Director of Economic and Development Services
Matthew Craigie, Economic Development Manager
SUBJECT: Design and Development Services -Program Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Urban Renewal Agency Board approve a change
to the Design and Development Services Program to allow for a onetime $3,000
extension for projects that meet a certain criteria for their historical significance
or community value. The decision to release extra funds will be at the discretion
of the City Administrator.
BACKGROUND:
The Design and Development Services Program was approved by the Urban
Renewal Agency Board in April of 2012. This program provides $3,000 worth of
design services through a City -contracted architect for downtown property
owners interested in redeveloping or improving their properties. The $3,000 may
be used specifically for:
• Drafted or rendered illustrations of possible storefront improvements or
internal tenant improvements
• Examples of architectural details, such as lighting, furniture, and other
items
• A basic cost analysis for redevelopment options
Interested downtown property owners pay a small application fee and then
work with City Staff and an architect to define a scope of work. The architect
gathers building information, manages subcontractors as needed, and
develops a report for the property owners. The intent of the program is to assist
property owners to overcome the initial hurdle of redevelopment and to
encourage better architectural design in the downtown area.
The program has been quite popular with property owners. Five buildings have
gone through, or are currently being examined by, the program. Property
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owners have used the program to do a variety of predevelopment work
including: fagade renderings, envisioning different paint schemes, assessing a
building's structural integrity, and redesigning interiors for a change in
occupancy.
A few buildings in downtown Woodburn are exceptional in their size and historic
character. One of these buildings, the Old City Hall building, is in the process of
being redeveloped and has run out of public funds through the Design and
Development Services Program. Due to this building's value as an iconic
structure in the downtown area that exemplifies a historic period in Woodburn,
the community has a lot to benefit from seeing it redeveloped. For this reason,
City staff recommends allowing for additional Urban Renewal funds to be used
for this building or other buildings with similar character. It is proposed that the
Agency amend the Design and Development Services Program as follows:
• To allow the City Administrator to release more funds for Design and
Development Program projects for buildings in downtown that, "have
great potential for redevelopment and whose exceptional character will
continue to add to the value of downtown."
• Additional funds shall be capped at $3,000, bringing the total possible
funds to be spent on a single project to be $6,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No impact. Existing funds from the Grant and Loan Program have already been
identified in the budget and can be used to fund this program.
Attachments:
A. Amendment Resolution
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URBAN RENEWAL RESOLUTION NO 2012-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXPEND
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City adopted the Downtown Development Plan in
1997 which envisioned a series of improvements and actions intended to
reinvigorate Woodburn's historic downtown; and
WHEREAS, in 2001 the City created the Woodburn Urban Renewal
Agency and adopted the Urban Renewal Plan, which further recognizes
the importance of physically improving the appearance of the
downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan calls for the creation of a
Storefront Design and Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, in February, 2011 the City established the Downtown
Grant and Loan Program, setting aside funds intended to reinvigorate
downtown Woodburn; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2012 the City created the Design and
Development Services Program with the intent of assisting property owners
with overcoming the initial hurdle of redevelopment and to encourage
better architectural design in downtown; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City and the Urban Renewal Agency
to promote better design in downtown Woodburn, and to inspire property
owners to upgrade their properties; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE WOODBURN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Under the Design and Development Services Program
established by the Urban Renewal Agency Board pursuant to Resolution
2012-2, the City Administrator shall have the authority to authorize
additional funds not to exceed $3,000 for a Design and Development
Program project for buildings in downtown that "have great potential for
redevelopment and whose exceptional character will continue to add to
the value of downtown." These Additional funds shall be capped at
$3,000, bringing the total possible funds to be spent on one project to
$6,000.
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney Date
Page 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 2012-04
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Passed by the Agency
Submitted to the Chair
Approved by the Chair
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Kathryn Figley, Chair
Heather Pierson, Assistant City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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To: Urban Renewal Agency Board
From: Jim Hendryx, Economic and Development Services Director;
Matthew Craigie, Economic Development Manager
Subject: Action Item: Urban Renewal Grant 2011-07 Peterson Equipment — Interior Grant
Extension (151 N Front Street)
RECOMMENDATION:
The Economic and Development Services Department recommends that the Woodburn Urban
Renewal Agency Board approve a six (6) month extension of the Urban Renewal Interior Grant
2011-07 application from Peterson Equipment for up to $5,000.
BACKGROUND:
The Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency approved a comprehensive grant and loan program on
February 14, 2011 for properties within downtown Woodburn. The program is designed to
provide matching funds for exterior (up to $10,000) and interior (up to $5,000) grant
improvements to commercial properties located in the historic downtown district. The program
also provides loan funds ($25,000) to further these same improvements.
The Urban Renewal Agency first approved this interior grant for the Peterson Equipment on
September 11, 2011.
Discussion
Guidelines in the 2010 Grant and Loan Resolution, Exhibit A, Section 14, state;
"The Urban Renewal Agency Board may grant one 6 month extension for work to be completed
under this program. The applicant must submit a written request for the extension and provide
justification for the Board's consideration."
The applicant initially submitted grant requests for both interior and exterior improvements to
the property located at 151 N Front Street. The applicant has since finished the exterior grant
project, a new roof, but is requesting more time to finish the interior project. He anticipates
that the work should be finished before the end of a 6 month extension.
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The applicant provided a written request for a 6 month extension to Economic and
Development Services on October 3, 2012 (see attached). Typically, requests must be received
prior to 1 year from the original grant approval date. Because the grant recipient has expressed
great interest in finishing the interior work, staff recommends approving the 6 month
extension, despite receiving the request after the 1 year mark.
The interior grant application is intended to improve the interior of the building as follows:
o Install new flooring and carpeting in the entryway and upstairs
o repainting the entryway and upstairs offices
Grant amount: $5,000
Estimated cost of all improvements: $10,125
Percentage of grant to total project costs: 49%
Attachments: Written request for 6 month extension
Urban Renewal Agency minutes — September 11, 2012
Financial Impacts
No financial impacts
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From: Jim Hendryx, Economic and Development Services Director
Matthew Craigie, Economic Development Manager
Subject: Urban Renewal — Summer, 2012 Outreach Results
Recommendation:
Recommend that the Urban Renewal Agency Board hold a public hearing, discussion,
and comment period to provide a forum to hear directly from community members.
After this public process, the Board could vote on which projects they want to actively
pursue and provide development direction for the projects.
Additionally, it is recommended that the City further evaluate the creation of a Business
Improvement District (BID) in downtown Woodburn. Initial steps would include
educating downtown business owners and community members, as well as directing
staff to explore the formation of a BID with those business owners.
Background:
During their May 14, 2012 meeting, the Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency Board
requested that staff reach out to community members to gauge interest in various
potential urban renewal projects. Staff talked with community members individually,
presented information to various groups, and sent out simple surveys in English and
Spanish. In all, around 100 community members participated and 63 surveys were
returned.
City staff solicited the community for their opinion about various potential urban renewal
projects. The survey they sent out listed 5 potential projects for consideration: the
Association/Salud Building, the First Street improvement, the Bungalow Theater, the
Young St/99E Intersection, and an Amtrak station. There was also an option for
respondents to add their own desired urban renewal project.
Staff reached out to community groups and was able to present information to a number
of them over the course of the summer, including 2 separate Kiwanis groups, the
Historic Neighborhood Association, the Woodburn Downtown Association (a
presentation in Spanish), and the Youth Advisory Board. Around 100 community
members attended these meetings. The meetings were lively, with lots of audience
participation.
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Surveys were handed out at the presentations and 63 surveys were returned.
Respondents were asked to rate potential projects for desirability on a scale of 1 to 5,
with #5 being their highest priority and #1 being their perceived "least important" project
on the list. Of the 63 collected surveys, the projects First Street Improvement and
Young St. 199E Intersection received the highest counts for "highest priority" at 26 and
21 counts respectively. Conversely, respondents listed an Amtrak Station as their
lowest priority, with a count of 16 for "least important" status.
Top Priorities for
Pro'ects
Lowest Priorities for
Pro'ects
Counts for projects listed as "highest
Counts for projects listed as "least
priority"
important"
First Street Improvements
26
Amtrak Station
16
Young Street / 99E Improvements
21
First Street Improvements
8
Association Building
13
Association Building
7
Amtrak Station
12
Bungalow Theater
5
Bungalow Theater
9
Young Street / 99E Improvements
3
As would be expected, additional comments and suggestions were received outside the
survey's requests, many of which were suggested projects beyond the scope or ability
of Urban Renewal funds. A few community members suggested creating a "bubbler
water feature," like ones in the cities of Beaverton and Portland. With a minor
amendment to the Urban Renewal plan, the water feature could be an inexpensive
project that might draw more visitors to the downtown area.
One of the primary concerns we heard during the outreach was that community
members had seen capital projects undertaken by the City and then not properly
maintained. There was a lot of confusion about how Urban Renewal (UR) funds could
be used. Many participants asked that UR funds be set aside to maintain past projects;
a use outside the legal bounds of those funds.
Many cities have found that pairing an Urban Renewal Capital Project program with a
BID to fund operations and maintenance, is a successful strategy for fighting urban
decay. BIDs are mechanisms used to fund elevated service levels and economic
development activity within a defined improvement district boundary. They are funded
through business assessments and are typically paid during business license renewal.
In downtown Woodburn, a BID could provide operations and maintenance dollars to
compliment URA capital projects. From our outreach, it sounds like community
members and business owners would be supportive of a BID in Woodburn.
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DISCUSSION:
Improving Woodburn's downtown area has been recognized as a priority for several
years, dating back to 1997, with the adoption of the original Downtown Development
Plan. The Urban Renewal Plan, which was adopted in August of 2001, identifies
several projects focusing on improving the downtown.
City Council 2011/13 goals, which were adopted in June 2011, recognized the
importance of implementing an urban renewal project, stating;
"The City will continue to promote activities designed to attract investment,
including, but not limited to, business attraction, retention and
sustainability. As part of this effort, the Council will...
...1) Acting as the Urban Renewal Agency, the City Council will identify and
undertake a new project."
This past May, the Urban Renewal Agency Board was briefed (May 14, 2012 staff
report attached) on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan, accomplishments, financial
resources, and discussed potential projects. The Board directed staff in gain public input
of potential projects. During this effort, we heard many voices through this process and
informed the community that, with their input, a project could start soon. The
community showed that they are interested in seeing a project, whatever it may be,
happen in the downtown area and that they are concerned about the current state of the
downtown. Respondents to the survey expressed more interest in infrastructure
projects, like improving First Street and the Young Street/99E intersection, rather than
any other type of project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Not determined at this time.
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May 14, 2012
To: Urban Renewal Agency Board
From: Jim Hendryx, Economic and Development Services Director;
Matthew Craigie, Economic Development Manager
Subject: Urban Renewal Agency Project Prioritization
The Urban Renewal Board needs to establish project prioritization for the coming
two years. As they do so, public input should be considered by the Board
before finalization. It is recommended that the following short and mid-term
projects be considered and put forward for public input.
In the Short -Term (2012-2013):
1. Complete the Fire District Project
2. Prepare the Association Building for a tenant and put together an
incentive package
3. Initiate the first phase of First Street Infrastructure improvements and seek
other funding sources
4. Create a program for downtown marketing and place -making strategies
5. Bring the potential project list to the community for prioritization
Mid -Term (2013-2014)
1. Complete Association Building and secure a tenant
2. Continue with the redevelopment of First Street (perhaps in phases, if
funding is an issue)
3. Use place -making strategy to brand and market downtown
4. Implement Agency -prioritized projects
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The Plan and Report
The Urban Renewal Plan was adopted in August of 2001 through the passing of
Council Bill 2337 to Ordinance 2298. The Plan was created in light of the existing
plans - the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation System Plan and
the Woodburn Downtown Development Plan. The Plan contains eight goal
areas for development. These goals are:
A) To promote private development
B) To rehabilitate building stock
C) To make improvements to streets, streetscapes, and open spaces
D) To make utility Improvements
E) To facilitate better parking
F) To improve public facilities
G) To improve existing housing
H) To fund public art
These goals are intended to act as a guide for potential urban renewal projects.
Projects outside of these goals may be undertaken through an amendment
process of the Plan.
Accompanying the Plan is the Urban Renewal report. The report describes the
geography and condition of the Urban Renewal Area at the time of its
conception. It also presents potential projects to be undertaken within the area,
impacts of tax increment financing and detailed financing information
regarding tax assumptions, project costs and a year by year timeline.
Where We've -n - Projects Undertaken• Date
A number of projects have been undertaken during the first ten years of the
Urban Renewal Plan.
The Plaza
From 2005 to 2007, the City spent a little over $900,000 building a plaza in
downtown. The project turned a surface parking lot into a community space
and has successfully become the heart of the downtown area.
Front Street Improvements
More recently, the City improved Front Street, both south and north of
downtown area and also on side streets in the downtown area up to the alley.
Between 2009 and 2010, around $2 million URA dollars were spent on this
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project. The improvements included a better road, new sidewalks, crossings,
and street furniture. The total project cost was around $4.4 million.
A grant and loan program was initiated in 2010 in order to provide business and
property owners in the downtown area with capital to improve their properties.
To date, about $65,000 has been issued for these projects; the majority has been
in the form of a grant.
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community stakeholders and assists the Director of Economic and Development
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Where we are going:
The following two sections present potential projects that could be pursued with
Urban Renewal dollars. The City Council has identified these projects as top
priorities.
Resolution to the URA's commitment to the Fire District Project
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Woodburn has a commitment to
support the Woodburn Fire District Main Station Expansion Project. This support is
congruent with the URA goals stated in Section 301, Goal F of the Urban
Renewal Plan and also with the description of projects to be undertaken in
Section 600, Subsection A7. City Council Resolution, No. URA 2008-1, dated
March l Ot", 2008, adds a new subsection to the Plan, specifically identifying the
expansion of the Woodburn Fire Districts Main Station remodel as a priority item.
An up-to-date feasibility and cost analysis has recently been completed, in
order to estimate project costs and parameters. This project is estimated to cost
no more than $500,000.
Downtown Parking
During the City Council's June 6, 2011 special meeting, the City Council
developed a set of goals and objectives for 2011 through 2013. The Economic
and Development Services Department has been charged with a number of
goals, one specifically identifying parking in the downtown area as a priority.
The goal states: "increase downtown parking opportunities. The City Council will
review options for developing additional downtown parking and take
appropriate action." In December of 2011, the Economics and Development
Services Department undertook a parking analysis of the downtown area. The
results showed on and off street parking in downtown Woodburn to be more
than adequate at this time. The report provided a number of recommendations
for effectively using the parking supply currently available and for increasing
parking supply when the demand arises.
The empty 10,000 square feet Salud building, located between Front Street and
the Plaza, provides an opportunity for a catalyst development in the heart of
downtown. Currently, the building is just a shell, with most recent fapade and
seismic improvements having been completed in 2004. Possible uses could
include: a children's museum, a restaurant, second floor loft housing, a
brewpub, or an indoor market. Tenant improvements would potentially run
anywhere between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000, depending on use. This is an iconic
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building, with a key location in downtown. A successful redevelopment of this
property could act as an attractor for the downtown area and spur further
redevelopment or revitalization of adjacent properties.
Potential projects to be prioritized by the City Council
Below is a brief, unranked list of potential projects for the Woodburn Urban
Renewal Agency, at the direction of the City Council, to undertake in the next
fiscal year.
First Street Infrastructure Improvements
First Street is one of the two primary "A" streets in downtown Woodburn. Along
with Front Street, First Street moves a significant portion of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic through the area. Additionally, First Street provides the main
frontage for the area, as well as access to the downtown Plaza. Upgrading this
facility could balance the attention given to Front Street and would be an
encouragement for property owners to upgrade their own properties. It is
recommended to redesign First Street, from Cleveland Street to Harrison Street,
with particular focused detail on the section adjacent to the Plaza. Initial cost
estimates vary, depending on total area proposed and quality of street
treatments.
Bungalow Theater
The City -owned historical Bungalow theater is currently underutilized and in
need of renovation. With a renovation and a public/private partnership for
management, the theater could be transformed into a one screen cinema and
coffee shop and act as a major attractor for the downtown area. An initial
study of fire -and -life -safety concerns conducted by City staff in October
identified a number of concerns with the current state of the building. A more
comprehensive feasibility study will need to be conducted, in order to fully
document renovation and tenant improvement costs.
Young Street and 99E Intersection Improvements
Young Street is the primary connector between downtown Woodburn and State
Highway 99E. Upgrading the intersection of these two roads could make
pedestrian access across 99E safer, while also creating a gateway to the
downtown area. The current 99E Corridor Plan (draft) further identifies this as a
key redevelopment area with the potential in the future for mixed use type
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development. Furthermore, the condition of the road is poor, causing a need
for extensive repair and streetscape improvements.
A better connection of the downtown area with City entrance points, primarily I-
5 and 99E, could boost the number of tourist visits and help promote downtown
businesses. Additionally, better clarification of where downtown is located
through signage, common colors, landscaping, and other branding efforts will
provide for a better sense of place. A community informational post and
chalkboard would also create a place for people to learn about happenings in
downtown and voice their opinions and desires.
Comparative list of potential projects
In light of the fact that the Urban Renewal Agency has limited funding and
possibly not all projects will be able to be funded, it is up to the URA and the
Community to decide which projects to prioritize.
Project
Type
Location
Benefits
Projected
Cost
Fire District
Fire
Highway
Ensures
$500,000
Station
Protection
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protection
services
First Street
Infrastructure
Downtown
Completes
$2M
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improvements
for downtown
Association
Investment
Downtown
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$1,500,000
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property
downtown
Downtown
Infrastructure
Downtown
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Parking
parking in
analysis
downtown
needed
Bungalow
Investment
Downtown
Creates
Further
Theater
in City-
attractor for
analysis
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Discussion
The Urban Renewal Agency has made some significant improvements to the
downtown area of Woodburn. A parking lot has been transformed into a park
and a gathering spot for the community. Front Street, one of the primary roads
in the downtown area, has been improved into a handsome, walkable street.
The economic downturn of the past four years has taken its toll on the
community, and the downtown area is no different. Businesses have struggled
and the growth of the tax increment has not kept pace with original predictions.
These original projections for the Urban Renewal Area, calculated in the
booming years of the late 1990's, could not have foreseen the economic issues
of the past decade. That being said, there still are available funds for projects,
and prioritized carefully, these projects could make a significant impact on the
downtown area and the community as a whole.
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Benefits
Projected
Cost
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Infrastructure
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downtown,
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safety
improvement
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Downtown
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signage
infrastructure
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needed
better sense
of place
Discussion
The Urban Renewal Agency has made some significant improvements to the
downtown area of Woodburn. A parking lot has been transformed into a park
and a gathering spot for the community. Front Street, one of the primary roads
in the downtown area, has been improved into a handsome, walkable street.
The economic downturn of the past four years has taken its toll on the
community, and the downtown area is no different. Businesses have struggled
and the growth of the tax increment has not kept pace with original predictions.
These original projections for the Urban Renewal Area, calculated in the
booming years of the late 1990's, could not have foreseen the economic issues
of the past decade. That being said, there still are available funds for projects,
and prioritized carefully, these projects could make a significant impact on the
downtown area and the community as a whole.
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How much "bang for your buck" the City will receive is another primary factor in
project prioritization. Will purchasing street furniture improve property values as
much as a potentially catalytic retail development?
Community needs and perception should also be considered. Is the community
lacking something of value in the Urban Renewal Area, like a park, library or
theater? Additionally, what is the perception of the Urban Renewal Area by the
community and would an Urban Renewal Project improve this perception?
Sometimes it is not possible to meet all the needs and wants of the community
with Urban Renewal projects. For instance, many nonprofit or government
services that a community might need or want are not the best, or even a
legally allowable use, of Urban Renewal dollars, because these developments
do not add to the tax base. Balancing priorities is key to community
acceptance of projects and also to creating a successful downtown.
Financial Impacts
Financial impacts are undetermined at this time.
11
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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2012
NH:MM
0:00 DATE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN,
COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, MAY 14, 2012.
CONVENED: The meeting convened at 6;05 p.m. with Chair Figley presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Chair
F igley
Present
Member
Cox
Absent
Member
Lonergan
Present
Member
McCallum
Absent
Member
Morris
Pre Stent
Member
Pugh
Present
Member
Schmidt
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Economic &
Community Development Director Hendryx, Community Services Director Row,
Public Works Director Brown, Human Resources Director Hereford, City
Recorder Shearer.
0:00 PRESENTATIONS
A. Economic and Community Development Director Hendryx provided a list of short
and mid-term Urban Renewal Projects to be considered by the Board. Director Hendryx
also reviewed projects that have been undertaken to date. Board recommends that staff
get public input on the projects being considered.
0.44 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Urban Renewal Agency minutes of April 9, 2012.
Lonergan/Pugh... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
o: 4.1 RESOLUTION 201.2-02: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DESIGN
SERVICES PROGRAM FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA
Chair Figley declared a potential conflict of interest as a property owner in the eligible
area and may benefit from the program in the future. Member Lonergan took the gavel.
Economic and Community Development Director Hendryx provided a staff report.
Member Lonergan asked how in depth the report the individual gets will be and Director
Hendryx answered that they would still have to go out and hire an architect. They would
receive preliminary estimates that would help them move forward to the next step.
Morris/Pugh ...adopt the resolution. On roll call vote for final passage, the resolution
was adopted unanimously.
0:50 URBAN RENEWAL GRANT 2011-01 DEL SOL MARKET -INTERIOR GRANT
(SUN NAM YI) GRANT EXTENSION
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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2012
Economic and Community Development Director Hendryx explained the reason behind
the extension request. Lonergan/Morris ... approve the extension of Urban Renewal
Grant 2011-01. Motion passed unanimously.
0:S1 ADJOURNMENT
Morris/Lonergan ...meeting be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
ATTEST
ftina M. Shear
of Woodburn,
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