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1988-02054-Minutes for Meeting January 13,1988 Recorded 2/4/1988r ~ S 88-02054 0090-0545 MINUTES DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSiOI~RSF l,y+' January 13, 1988 j r I Chairman Maudlin called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Board members in attendance were Dick Maudlin, Lois Bristow Prante, and Tom Throop. Also present were Rick Isham, County Legal Counsel, Karen Green, Assistant Legal Counsel, and Larry Rice, Director of Public Works. Commissioner Maudlin read aloud a letter of commendation that had been written to Sue Stoneman for her leadership in her role as the director of the SAFE project. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CENTRAL OREGON REGIONAL STRATEGY A final public hearing was held on the Central Oregon Regional Strategy. The hearing was for the purpose of accepting testimony for or against the final draft of the strategy document proposed to be submitted to the State. All testimony was in support of the proposed Regional Strategy. The written testimonies have been included as Exhibit "A" of these minutes. THROOP: I would move Deschutes County Commissioners' approval of Central Oregon Strategy as compiled by the Committee of Seven. PRANTE: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES 2. EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT Before the Board was signature of an equipment rental agreement with Central Oregon Pavers as part of the snow removal plan. THROOP: I'll move the signature of the equipment rental agreement. PRANTE: Second. KEYPL;N -ivl VOTE: THROOP: PRANTE : MAUDLIN: YES YES YES Ovy ~G~ ` PAGE -1- BOARD MINUTES: 1/13/88 3. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GEOFFREY HYDE Before the Board was signature of a personal services contract with Geoffrey Hyde to provide services for the Mental Health Department. 4. 5. 6. MAUDLIN: I'll entertain a motion to sign the personal services contract. PRANTE: So moved. MAUDLIN: Second. VOTE: PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES THROOP: ABSENT CONTRACT WITH PORTLAND HOSPITAL Before the Board was signature of a contract with the Portland Hospital. The contract provided for payment to the Deschutes County Mental Health Department for services to be provided for alcohol and drug clients after leaving the hospital. PRANTE: I move to send contract to Portland Hospital. MAUDLIN: Second. VOTE: PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES THROOP: ABSENT ORDER NO. 88-006 Before the Board was signature of Order No. 88-006, an order designating the Deschutes County Legal Counsel as the authorized body for County representation at civil mental commitment hearings. PRANTE: I'll move to have the commitment hearings handled by County Counsel. MAUDLIN: Second. VOTE: PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES THROOP: ABSENT DECLARATIONS OF DEDICATION tMk;CZOF1LMED Before the Board were six declarations of dedica 6rl 1f Real Estate Loan Fund, Oregon, Ltd. for 40 feet of right-of- way along Reed Market Road. PAGE -2- BOARD MINUTES: 1/13/88 ~ y THROOP: I'll move the signature of declarations of dedication. PRANTE: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES 7. SIGNATURE OF LEASE Before the Board was signature of assignment for the Redmond Auto Wrecking lease. The lease was being assigned to Robert Reimenschneider, and John Ryan's name was being removed. THROOP: I'll move the signature of assignment. PRANTE: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES 8. FINAL MYLAR FOR MINOR LAND PARTITION MP-86-11 Before the Board was signature of a final mylar for minor land partition MP-86-11, for Ken and Betty Williamson on Dodds Road. THROOP: I'll move the signature of final mylar. PRANTE: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES 9. ORDER NO. 88-005. REFUNDING TAXES Refund amount: $2,196.44 THROOP: I'll move the signature of the order. PRANTE: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES tv~tCROFILMED PRANTE : YES MAUDLIN: YES 10. WEEKLY WARRANT VOUCHERS Total amount of weekly bills: $117,010.55 PAGE -3- BOARD MINUTES: 1/13/88 11. 12. PRANTE: Move approval upon review THROOP: Second. VOTE: PRANTE: YES THROOP: YES MAUDLIN: YES SKYLINER ROAD PARKING ISSUE Before the Board was a discussion of the Skyliner Road parking issue. The Public Works Department was recommending that a "no parking" zone be established in order to provide snow removal services. However, there was already such a shortage of parking, especially for the residents due to the high volume of recreation traffic. After much discussion with some representative residents of the area, Commissioner Maudlin suggested that a Forest Service road perpendicular to the small parking lot be plowed and that a "no parking" zone be established on Skyliners Road from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. to allow for plowing during those hours. He also suggested that the full-time "no parking" zone be delayed until next year to allow time to get the parking lots enlarged so that residents and recreators have somewhere to park. THROOP: I'll put Larry be directed Service immediately. PRANTE: VOTE: Second. THROOP: PRANTE: MAUDLIN: that in form of a motion, adding that to start negotiations with the Forest YES YES YES APPOINTMENTS OF BUDGET OFFICER AND LOAN OFFICER Before the Board were approvals of appointment of Lois Bristow Prante as Budget Officer and Tom Throop as Revolving Loan Fund Officer. THROOP: I'll move the appointment of Lois Bristow Prante as Budget Officer for Deschutes County. MAUDLIN: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES MAUDLIN: YES PRANTE: YES !A!CROFIIMED FE 6111988 PRANTE: I'll move the appointment of Commissioner Throop as Revolving Loan Fund Officer. MAUDLIN: Second. PAGE -4- BOARD MINUTES: 1/13/88 VOTE: PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES THROOP: YES 13. JUVENILE FACILITY AGREEMENT 9090 -OCO Before the Board was signature of a juvenile facility agreement with Jefferson County to allow Jefferson County use of the juvenile detention facility. MAUDLIN: I would entertain a motion to sign the juvenile facility agreement. PRANTE: So moved. THROOP: Second. VOTE: PRANTE: YES THROOP: YES MAUDLIN: YES 14. FINAL MYLAR FOR WILLIAMSON PARK 2ND ADDITION Before the Board was signature of a final mylar for Williamson Park Second Addition, a city application. THROOP: I'll move the signature. PRANTE: Second. VOTE: THROOP: YES PRANTE: YES MAUDLIN: YES Being no further business, meeting adjourned. DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lois Br ~stoZwP~r~ante, Commissioner Tom Throop Commissioner udlin, Chairman BOCC/slc MICROFILMED F E B 111988 PAGE -5- BOARD MINUTES: 1/13/88 0090°-0550 TESTIMONY: Patricia L. Moss, Executive Vice President- Bank of the Cascades 2nd Vice President, Bend Chamber of Commerce CENTRAL OREGON REGIONAL STRATEGY HEARING As a relatively minor participant, but advocate for the Regional Strategy Program, I respectively urge the support of the Deschutes County Commissions for the comprehensive package. A major component of the plan is the Welcome Center located in Bend, a facility that the county has played a major role in developing. The facility will allow Central Oregon to have a focal center for visitors, with a goal of enhancing tourism and capitalizing on opportunities for economic development. IYUC2OFIL1v1ED F C 6 11 1988 TESTIMONY REGARDING CENTRAL OREGON REGIONAL STRATEGY January 13, 1988 The Bend Chamber of Commerce has been an active participant in the Regional Strategy process since the first meeting was held in December of 1986 and the Chamber has tried to play a constructive role in the evolution of the strategy. The Chamber supports the fundamental concepts of the strategy of using tourism as a means to promote a broader scope of economic development. The accompaning transportation element is essential for the basic concepts to work well. We are pleased with the final product and recommend its approval by the Deschutes County Commission, Oregon Economic Development Department and Governor Goldschmidt. Elliott M. Preble, Jr. Executive Vice President MicROFIIMED EMP:IIe FEB 11 'lbbO 164 N.W. Hawthorne • Bend, Oregon 97701 • 503-382-3221 /V ANDALA®CONWUN[CATIONS 709 Northwest Wall Street, Suite 100 Bend, Oregon 97701 503/389-6344 Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson Counties Tri-County Regional Strategies Hearing--January 13, 1988 On behalf of Mandala Communications, I am pleased to write this statement in support of the Central Oregon Regional Strategy. Our firm represents the marketing interests of a broad range of Central Oregon businesses, and we have had the opportunity to watch first-hand the growth of those businesses over the past 12-month period. During this same period, the intent of the Regional Strategy has been strongly apparent in this region. The community's commitment to economic development is obvious, and its chosen tactic--using tourism as the means to overall regional growth-- has proven itself wise and successful. Jet air service has been secured via this approach, and the effects of that success are quantifiable throughout the business community. Now, with the formalized Strategy, the region will take the concept of converting tourism business to overall regional economic health through business start ups and relocations. In part because this is how our own business came to be located in Central Oregon, and further because we have experienced the growth of our own business and our clients' businesses as a result of such a strategy, we are pleased to lend our total support to the Regional Strategy being presented by Central Oregon to the State. Thank you. MANDALA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Barbara Findlay Schenck Chairman MICROFILMED ?~1r;rr;t~ovArnunc:ni A,,l;Ociatlon of Adverts:;inrt AyCUCw, 0090_053 REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE January 13, 1988 Re: Central Oregon Regional Strategy Application The Redmond Chamber of Commerce supports the Central Oregon Regional Strategy Application. We feel the Information Center in Bend is vital for continued tourism development, both by providing information to visitors and as a regional communication interchange. In cooperation with the Bend Visitor Center, the Redmond Chamber has made a monetary and time dedication to the Redmond Visitor Satellite building as a tourist and economic development facility. We feel the satellite office is imperative as part of the regional strategy because of the central location and more importantly, as a support to the regional airport. Based on our understanding of an earlier pre-commitment, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce has already invested approximately $2500 and over 100 hours toward the project. We have secured a lease for the land and completed the preliminary work on the satellite building. The Chamber Building Committee and Building Finance Committee are in place. We await approval of the Regional Strategy Application to finish the project. i J Sharon Bell, President REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE _NiICROFICMED FEB 11 1888 427 S.W. Seventh St. Redmond, OR 97756 (503) 923-5191 Testimony Given to Deschutes County Commissioners Public Hearing on Central Oregon Regional Strategy Proposal January 13, 1988 0090_W`_43 Y11 By Phil Boyle, Chairman of the Board, Redmond Economic Development Assistance Partnership My name is Phil Boyle, and I am Chairman of the Redmond Economic Development Assistance Partnership, an organization created and funded by the City of Redmond and the Redmond Chamber of Com- merce that is working for Economic Development in the Redmond area. I am here to testify in favor of the Central Oregon Re- gional Strategy proposal submitted by the Committee of Seven. REDAP supports this proposal whole-heartedly because its strategy targets one of our greatest needs, that of getting the attention of commercial and industrial prospects focused upon the potential for profitable siting and expansion in Central Oregon. Its var- ious projects, especially the Visitors' Information Center in Bend and the several satellite Centers, as well as the promotion- al package for hotels, motels and restaurants, will not only stimulate tourism in our region, but will also create a very large number of opportunities for us to expose the growing volume of tourist traffic to the outstanding business and industrial op- portunities here. It is extremely expensive and difficult to conduct marketing op- erations nationwide or even widely up and down the West Coast. A growing tourist industry in very large part solves that prob- lem. It has already proven effective in the past to exploit the tourist traffic in Central Oregon for this purpose. Many basic industries that have sited themselves here in recent years have done so as a result of their executives first coming to Central Oregon to play. This strategy should be strenghtened. We there- fore support the proposed programs and urge their adoption by both County and State government. -MICROMIMED FEg 11 ..tgbb CENTRAL OREGON RECREATION ASSOCIATION r.c3XA P.O. Box 230 . Bend, Oregon 97709 . (503) 389-8799 January 13, 1988 Deschutes County Commission County Annex Building Bend, Oregon 97701 Dear Commissioners: The Central Oregon Recreation Association strongly supports the Regional Strategy being considered today. 090 y"^ ~ Central Oregon is a State leader in co-operative regional efforts and the proposed plan is a representation of our united goals in the economic development of our region. As the amount of visitors to our area continues to increase in record numbers, the need to provide improved information services, facilities, and business opportunities also increases. The benefits of the Strategy, coupled with the continued aggressive marketing of the area, provide Central Oregon with a complete tourism program. The Central Oregon Recreation Association strongly endorses the regional strategy proposal and firmly believes the economic benefits of the improved tourism program will be region-wide. The link between tourism and the economic development of our region is essential to the future of Central Oregon. Respectfully, ~~/~~f~ 1~1t CROFIITt1ED Meaghan Dobert Executive Director MD/la RACOCO'- RREGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL OREGON 25 N.W. MINNESOTA ST. 11 • BEND, OREGON 97701 • (503) 382 5055. 4ts f"" rc`.a ~ ki'.e , ~ ° s"`a t ~ a y~~~u ~ ~ m t ,l,,.p ~ ~ e** January 13, 1988 Dick Maudlin, Chairman" Deschutes County Commissioners Courthouse Annex Bend, Oregon 97701 Dear Mr. Maudlin The Regional Arts Council Of Central Oregon commends Governor Goldschmidt, Lois Prante, and the Committee of Seven for their foresight in developing the Regional Strategy Plan for Central Oregon. This plan will encourage economic development°and,re- tention throughout the entire three county area of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook. The Arts Council appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the `economic, social, a.nd cultural growth of central Oregon as recipient of the tent,.gone of the components;of the regional r strategy plan. r. 71`'. ~ The tent, to be used regionally, will both encourage economic development and enhance the region's image by providing much needed performance space for profit and non-profit groups, existing-and future events.- to be held in the tent. will provide entertainment and Events services for the region's residents, plus draw additional visitors :to ,the area. Studies'haveshown that when an event was available, .,visitors 'stayed one and one-half days longer. economic By using the multiplier jfactor, we "can see that the impact of the tent can `be` tremendous. Economic growth and a strong healthy cultural climate are both important for continued prosperity. We applaud the Regional Strategy Plan and its developers for encouraging both. Si, ce ely, R ecoa' Sario MloV Executive Director ~r•jt~$$` s LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE ARTS! THE inn s~mH mounTnin January 12, 1988 Deschutes County Commission: 0090-0 _ 4 The Regional Strategies program has presented Oregon with a unique oppor- tunity to positively affect economic development locally, and through regional cooperation. Here in Central Oregon, a partnership of governmental and citizen groups has come together to develop an exciting and results-oriented Regional Strategy that promises an economic impact immediately, and for the foreseeable future. Speaking for the Inn of the Seventh Mountain, we are very much in support of the strategy package that has been developed. Perhaps the most positive aspect of the entire program is the unique combi- nation of tourism interests and more traditional economic development efforts. We see the strategy for Central Oregon as providing an opportunity for the entire region to gain in two ways: First, the positive impact on tourism services will generate business that means income, jobs and activity throughout the region. Tourism is good business, and we will enjoy more of it. Second, through tourism activity, visitors will be introduced to Central Oregon, and the opportunities for business development and site location of new businesses. Visitors will be given the "do business here" message, benefitting the entire region. The result is certain to be better business for us all: more income for existing businesses, jobs and new business or business relocations. We will all benefit. A good deal of work and planning has gone into the regional strategy develop- ment. We applaud the efforts of the public entities that have come together to make the Central Oregon Regional Strategy a reality. And, we offer our thanks to everyone who has assisted as this exciting program has come to- gether. We urge the commission's unqualified approval and support for the strateg_~~ .,pOgLMED and its components. Thank you. Very truly yours, K Warren E. Klug General Manager P.O. Box 1207 * Bend. Oregon 97709 y (503) ?82-871:' BALHIP1 INC. SKI AND SUMMER RESORT On behalf of Mt. Bachelor, I'd like to convey our support for the Regional Strategy and the concept of employing tourism as a successful means to overall economic development. The intent of this strategy has already netted our region vital jet air service, and has been documented as successful in attracting employers and business dollars. Certainly, Mt. Bachelor's growth depends upon the kind of support represented by this strategy, and we're proud to be a part of it. NCROFIIMED Ir L G 11 1988 P.O. Box 1031 • Bend, OR 97709-1031.503/382-2442 (Corporate) • 503/382-2607 (Mountain) <9MM BULLETS, INC. 0090 0' 559 NOSLER MANUFACTURING PLANT■P.O. BOX 671, BEND, OR 97709■PHONE 503/382-3921 January 13, 19,138 Commissioner Lois Prante Deschutes County Commission Deschutes County Courthouse Send, Oregon 97701 Dear Commissioner Prante: Last year, Governor Goldschmidt set a new direction for our state's economic recovery. With your leadership and assistance, our response has been to develop a regional strategy that is tailored to the economic needs of Central Oregon. Everyone knows that we need a broader employment base in the Tri-County area. The proposed Welcome Center will provide a long term tool that can be used to attract businesses as well as direct the tourist toward the many recreational activities in our great Mid-Oregon area. This highly visible, state of the art, building will leave that lasting "Welcome" that tourists and potential employers will associate with the entire region. In short, I believe that the regional strategy will strongly reinforce the local economic development efforts of our region and all of Central Oregon will benefit. Sincerely, Robert A. Nosler Executive Vice President p~;~itOFILMED 11 igaa NOSLER BULLETS, INC. BEND, OREGON lot) 0 CENTRAL OREGON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC. P.O. BOX 1212 • BEND, OREGON 97709 • 25 NW MINNESOTA SUITE 9 • (503) 388-3236 January 8, 1988 Deschutes County Commissioners Administration Building Bend, Oregon 97701 RE: Endorsement of Regional Strategy Dear Deschutes County Commissioners: The Central Oregon Economic Development Council, Inc. (COEDC) Board of Directors strongly endorses the Regional Strategy as submitted to the Oregon Economic Development Department. The immediate and long range effects of the strategy components will have a significant impact on the overall economic agenda for Central Oregon and contribute to the individual goals of the participating communities. COEDC's commitment to the Regional Strategy focuses on the potential for expanding the marketing efforts of Central Oregon and the ability to provide current industrial development data on a computerized regional basis. These two components are key additions to the economic development efforts of the area. COEDC, an organization with over 300 members representing Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties supports the Regional Strategy and commends the effort of the Commitee of Seven and Chairperson Commissioner Lois Prante. Respectfully Pet r Dobert Executive Director AICROFIIMED Ica 11 ,gaa a, 400 M_ 6i CENTRAL OREGON BUSINESS Testimony of Scott Linden, publisher, Central Oregon Business, before Deschutes County Commissioners 1/13/88. My perspective as publisher of the region's business newspaper offers unique and perhaps valuable insights into the economic challenges and opportunities facing central Oregon. That perspective has convinced me that adoption of the regional strategy in its present form is the most beneficial action to be taken at this point. I urge you, and your colleagues in Crook and Jefferson Counties, to take immediate action and move our proposal forward. The benefits are twofold: an immediate positive effect on our region's economy; and the longer-term benefits of the political message we send to the governor, legsilature, and rest of the state. Others have, and will, speak of the projects to be funded and programs to be started, by the funds to be allocated this year. I'll leave that topic to more eloquent witnesses. But let's talk political reality. We need to be aware of the message we're sending, and how it is perceived by others. It can be divisive and combative, or one of cooperation and synergism. Especially long term, the whole can certainly be greater than the sum of our three parts. Look down the road a year or two. Other opportunities will come. And we will, as a region, create our own. By flexing our combined organizational and political muscle, instead of wasting valuable energy bickering, we are in a better position to take advantage of the next opportunity, whether it be funding an R.V. park, industrial marketing campaign, or tourism promotion. Like it or not, the three-legged stool analogy fits our situation. If one leg is missing, it won't work as intended. Let's put our stool back together, with baling wire and bubble gum, if needed for now. And start the major repairs once we've demonstrated we can work as a team. t+1t~i~OFIIMED F L 11 i~$S P.O. Box 6389 - Bend, OR 97708 - 503-382-8881 -~END,oFfcG/- u: ~ O C1■ 1905 Of BEND P.O. BOX 431 • BEND, OREGON 97709 January 13, 1988 Board of County Commissioners Deschutes County Courthouse Bond Street Bend, Oregon 97701 Dear Chairman Maudlin and Members of the Board of Commissioners: The City of Bend supports the Central Oregon Regional Strategy. We feel this combination of projects takes advantage of our region's unique appeal as a destination resort area. We also believe this strategy provides a bridge from tourism to more diverse economic development. The City of Bend is excited about the potential of this strategy to add to the appeal of our area and its future growth, and we encourage your endorsement of this strategy. Thank you. LP/sl Sincere , atterson C" Manager ~tlCROFIL~v1ED FE811 X8$8 LIM19 0-®~63 Lois Prante Deschutes County Commissioner Bend, Oregon 97701 Dear Lois: In summary, the Regional Strategy devised what I feel the Governor had in mind when own priorities. It is a successful one fo -James T. L s ie President, Bend'Chamber of Commerce When Governor Goldschmidt was running for office, a main theme of his campaign was to ask communities what their priorities were and how his State Government could participate. Basically, his approach was to indicate that State Government was not going to expend great resources in trying to address every regional problem existing in Oregon---but to ask each region to set their own agendas and priorities; and then to petition the State for participation. I feel that approach is sound. The Regional Strategy which Central Oregonians formulated as a result of that approach is also a sound one. The Committee of Seven objectively represented a variety of interests. Projects which could benefit Central Oregon were identified and subsequent priorities were set. We as a region responded to the Governor's approach effectively and promptly. As a direct result, we were successful in securing substantial State cooperation. The Regional Strategy does not address all our needs. It was not designed to do that. But it does create an effective State/Central Oregon partnership in which we all will benefit-- those benefits accruing both to the Central Oregon region and to each community. I cannot address the benefits of all projects, but because I have been involved with the Welcome Center project, I can say that I feel it will be of great benefit in the promotion of the Central Oregon area to all visitors. It will give us an opportunity to increase our services to visitors, tourists, and others visiting Central Oregon in a manner that will have both a social and economic benefit to our region. January 13, 1988 in Central Oregon is he asked us to set our r our region. "N\~CR~6►1M~0 ~ 1 't9$8 164 N.W. Hawthorne - Bend, Oregon 97701 • 503-382-3221