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2009 Tigard City Council Goals

On January 6, 2009 the City Council met to set its goals for the coming year. These goals represent those items that the Council feels deserve special attention in the months ahead. The City will accomplish much more than what is listed here, but we identify these to be of particular importance to our residents.

The goals listed below were adopted at the January 13, 2009 Council Business meeting. If you have any questions regarding City Council, please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley.

1. Implement Comprehensive Plan

Update Tigard zoning maps based on Comprehensive Plan Update
Update Tree Code to meet Comprehensive Plan
Continue to lobby for light rail in 99W Corridor
Develop a 50-year aspirational goal in support of Urban/Rural Reserves Program

2. Implement Downtown Urban Renewal

Move forward with Burnham Street Project
Complete land use regulations and design standards for the downtown

3. Prepare for 2010 Bond Measure for Parks, Open Spaces and Trails

Complete Parks Master Plan
Pursue Fanno Park and downtown plaza property acquisition

4. Continue to support the legislature in addressing the financial needs of state and local governments in Oregon

5-Year Goals

Implement Comprehensive Plan
Develop a long-term financial strategy
Obtain 99W designation as the next Light Rail Corridor
Prepare 2010 Bond Measure for Parks, Open Spaces and Trails
Begin 99W access management implementation
Support WCCLS and Public Safety levy renewals in 2010
Begin City Facility Needs Plan implementation

Long Term Goals

Pursue opportunities to reduce traffic congestion in Tigard
Seek to improve Hwy 99 Corridor (land use, alternative routes, traffic, etc.)
Implement Downtown Urban Renewal Plan