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MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St..., Bend
Present were Commissioners Michael M. Daly, Bev Clarno and Dennis R. Luke. Also
present were Mike Maier, County Administrator; Anna Johnson and Susan Ross,
Commissioners' Office; Angie Curtis, Commission on Children & Families; Mark
Pilliod, Legal Counsel; media representative Chris Barker of The Bulletin; and two
other citizens.
The meeting began at 1:15 p.m.
1. Update on La Pine Senior Center Project.
Susan Ross gave an overview of the project, which was handled under a hard-
bid process. Two bids were received, and the lowest bid was higher than the
original cost estimate. Value engineering was completed, leaving
approximately $100,000 that still needed to be covered. The Board agreed to
help with this amount if necessary.
Some federal funding has been lost due to dollars being redirected towards
Hurricane Katrina disaster relief, and Senior Center fund-raising has not been as
successful as anticipated. The project is about a month behind because of
severe weather conditions, but it is anticipated that the Center will be open no
later than March 1.
There is a sale pending on the old senior center, but it cannot close escrow until
they move out. The seniors have requested that the County loan the $150,000
funds needed to complete the new Center, which would be reimbursed to the
County at the time the old location closes escrow.
Minutes of Administrative Liaison Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Page 1 of 3 Pages
DALY: Move to approve a loan of $150,000 towards the project, subject to
having the appropriate security documents in place against the old
property until closing.
CLARNO: Second.
VOTE: DALY: Yes.
CLARNO: Aye.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
2. Economic Development Grant Requests.
Requests for economic development grant funds were received from the Boys
& Girls Club of Central Oregon, and Mary's Place.
The Boys & Girls Club has asked for funding for a membership services
coordinator position, which would be part-time for a year. The Commissioners
indicated that they seldom grant funding for operational expenses and do not
want to set precedence. Typically, they grant funding only for equipment,
capital improvements or special events. Commissioner Clarno indicated she
would grant $500, as the Club will be pursuing funding from other sources.
Angie Curtis said that "Mary's Place", as established through a Safe Havens
grant, is asking for $2,000 towards a security camera system. A $2,500 match
has already been received. Ms. Curtis gave an overview of the program and the
need for the security camera system.
After a brief discussion, the Board instructed Susan Ross to transfer funds out
of the construction fund or another fund as appropriate towards this purchase.
3. Presentation of the Bend 2030 Project.
Darcy McNamara explained she is under contract with the City of Bend to
oversee the 2030 Project. She gave an overview of upcoming meetings and
presentations, and the people who are involved at different levels. Public input
is being actively sought. The draft vision document should be completed by
April.
She said that Mike Maier is currently slated to attend the meetings, but she
wanted to make sure that after Mr. Maier retires there would be someone to
attend in his place.
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Page 2 of 3 Pages
5. Other Items.
None were offered.
Being no further items addressed, the meeting adjourned at 1: S5 p.m.
DATED this 17th Day of January 2006 for the Deschutes County Board
of Commissioners. /7
e is R. Luke, Chair
Bev Clarno, Vice Cha'
ATTEST: is ael . D'ly, ommissioner
Recording Secretary
Minutes of Administrative Liaison Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Page 3 of 3 Pages
La Pine Senior Center
Senior Center Building Project Budget
31-Dec-05
REVENUE
La Pine Senior Citizens, Inc. - Cash
233,361
La Pine Senior Citizens, Inc. - Sale of Existing Building
150,000
Deschutes County - Land Donation
220,000
Deschutes County - Cash/In-Kind
24,000
Central Oregon Community Investment Board
45,000
Jeld-Wen Foundation
10,000
Meyer Memorial Trust
150,000
Community Development Block Grant
600,000
Federal Appropriations
200,000
Cow Creek Umpqua Foundation
20,000
Ford Family Foundation
150,000
Maybelle Clark MacDonald Fund
34,178
Oregon Community Foundation
35,000
Logsdon Charitable Foundation
0
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
0
TOTAL REVENUE
1,871,539
EXPENDITURES
Architectural/Engineering Services 126,692
Site Acquisition/Improvements/Permits 284,578
Construction 1,545,535
Administration, Overhead, and Bond 15,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,971,805
DIFFERENCE -100,266
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Bend 2030 in a Nutshell
Project Mission
To create a 25-year vision for the Bend community and a strategic action plan
designed to achieve this vision over time.
Guiding Principles
• Inclusive of wider community
• Building community and collaboration
• Creative process and concrete outcomes
• Supported by City Council and administration
• Providing framework for City plans 8t decisions
Overall Project Phases
Phase I - Creating Vision (2005-06)
Phase II - Developing Action Plan (2006)
Phase III - Implementing Action Plan (2006+)
Project Structure &t Key Groups
• Project Management Team (PMT)
• Project staff, consultant 8t volunteers
• Vision Task Force (VTF)
• Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC)
• Bend City Council
Phase I Activities (underway)
• City Council sponsorship it funding
• Project Management Team, staff Et consultant
• Community profile Ft trends research
• Community Survey One (Values)
• Stakeholder Advisory Committee
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Phase I Activities (upcoming)
• Vision Task Force
• Public Involvement
• Community Survey II (Vision Validation)
• Preliminary Action Planning
• Council Vision Endorsement
Key Public Events
• Community Forum &t Education (January 18-21, 2006)
• Vision Summit (March 1-4, 2006)
• Vision Road Show (April - May 2006)
In-Kind and Cash Donations
• City of Bend
• Bend Metro Park and Recreation District
• Jan Baker Facilitates, LLC
• Art Passions - Pamela Trow Johnson
• The Bend Bulletin
• Express Personnel Ft Professional Services
• Cascade Business Group
• Alpine Internet
• Bend Senior Center
• St. Charles Medical Center
• Tiffcreative
• Obsidian Technologies
• Mid Oregon Credit Union
• Deschutes Public Library District
• Alpen Exposure/Dustin Mitsch
• And more everyday!!
For more information please contact:
598-3942
www.bend203O.org
info@bend203O.org
Darcy McNamara, Project Coordinator
Pat Cohen, Project Assistant
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General Public
Who: Everyone in Bend and the surrounding area.
Role: Provide the content and ideas for the vision.
Vision Task Force - VTF
Who: 28 citizens who are representational of the broader community.
Role: Interpret public comment, oversee Ft steward the development
of the vision.
Stakeholder Advisory Committee - SAC
Who: Representatives of key government agencies and organizations
with jurisdiction over and extensive knowledge of our
community.
Role: Advisors to the process and the vision. Involvement in the
action plan and implementation phases with VTF.
Project Management Team - PMT
Who: 7-member group with representation from citizens, city
council, and Bend planning commission. Supported by city and
project staff.
Role: Manages the vision process and directs project staff.
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fiend 2030?
The goal of Rcilcl 20:30 is to help the Bend community develop
a 25 year vision for our future. Through this process, community
members will come together to build consensus on a preferred
future for our community-a vision for the year 2030-and
begin working to make that vision a reality.
To learn more, visit www.bend203o.org:
1 Read the COMMUNITY PROFILE AND TRENDS REPORT-a detailed
look at Bend today and the trends for tomorrow
1 Take the ~Xticl10:30 survey-your answers will help jump start
the community vision
1 Hold your own focus group-use the Focus Group Toolkit on
the website
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January 18-21, 2006 1 Joi-iotr 11rrk is a series of
community events designed to engage the public in
learning and talking about the future of Bend as apart
of the Rr►?(l20:;ovisioning process
PRESENTATION WED
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To BEND 5 pm I Bend City Hall; City Council Chambers
71o NW Wall St.
7 pm I Tower Theater
Who Are We Today and Where Are We
Going? If you are concerned about the future
of our community, come to the launch of the
Bciid ?0:30 community visioning process, with
the recently released findings of the Bend
"20.10 COMMUNITY PROFILE AND TRENDS report,
keypad voting and improvisations on the
past, present and future of Bend.
January 20 1 3 pm-6 pm Bend Senior Center
January 21 1 9 am-2 pm 1600 SE Reed Mkt. Rd
An opportunity to share your ideas and to team
more about Bend. Hosted by the Sr-n(l ?0:30
VISION TASK FORCE. Stop by anytime during the
scheduled hours to talk to VISION TASK FORCE
members, visit the displays and share your
community values. Stay for one of the short
presentations that will repeat at intervals
during the Open Houses.
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9 am-3 pm I Summit High
THE VISION SUMMIT at Summit High School is
your chance to create, discuss and rank key
vision ideas that will be incorporated into the
13cial ?0:?0 vision statement. Come share
your thoughts, ideas and aspirations for the
future of our city.
THE ROAD SHOW will engage the community
in reviewing and commenting on the draft
vision statement that will lour' the community
through various venues and events. A second
/3etW ?0:?0 tabloid and community survey
will help validate public preferences.
January 2 o o 6
A Visioning Project
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and for the People
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WHAT 'Send 2030?
In August 2005, Bend City Council voted unanimously to sponsor tend 2030-
OUR COMMUNITY VISION, a "visioning" process for the community of Bend
and all its citizens. The goal of Bend 2030 is to help the people of Bend
make better, more informed choices for our long-term future. Through this
process, community members will come together to build greater consensus
on a preferred future for our community-a vision for the year 2030-and
begin working to make that vision a reality.
With 70,ooo residents today and a projected
population of nearly 120,000 in 203o, Bend is
changing rapidly. We have an opportunity now
to understand and agree on what the Bend of
x 2030 can and should be. With a shared vision for
the future we can promote greater collaboration
and partnerships on the part of local government,
n business, community groups and citizens.
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As part of the Bend 2030 visioning process,
citizens will:
1 assess the community today-its strengths,
weaknesses and core values;
®Dustin Mitsch/Alpen Exposure 1 identify emerging trends and issues facing
our future;
P envision what we want Bend to be in the future-our vision for the
year 2030; and
WHO IS I plan to achieve our vision through an action plan implemented by key
IYIVOIVC'C~... community stakeholders.
Working with input from the wider public,
the Bend 2030 VISION TASK FORCE (VTF) will
oversee and steward the development of the
community's vision statement and set the
stage for an action plan designed to achieve
the community's vision over
time. The VTF is a committee of
citizen volunteers.
The Bend 2030 STAKEHOLDER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC) will
provide ongoing advice to the
process, and input to the vision
and action plan. The SAC is com-
prised of representatives from
key local public agencies and
institutions, and community-
based organizations.
There will be numerous opportunities for citizens to participate in the process
through interviews and focus groups, open houses, special events and
workshops, and the Bend 2030 website.
The 'Bend 2030 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
coordinate the overall visioning process. The PMT is a
volunteer committee comprised of Council members and
staff from the City of Bend, and other citizens-at-large.
YOUR VISION TASK FORCE.
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DARCY MCNAMARA is the &1,02030 PROJECT COORDINATOR The Bend 2030 VISION TASK FORCE (VTF) is made up of
and PAT COHEN is PROJECT ASSISTANT. STEVEN AMES, Steven 27 citizen volunteers reflecting the broad diversity of the
Ames Planning, Portland, Oregon is PROJECT CONSULTANT. Bend community and coming from all parts of the city
and all walks of life. The VTF's community liaisons are
ROBIN GYORGYFALVY and ERIC STROBEL.
VISION TASK
FORCE MEMBERS
CHUCK ARNOLD
J. THOMAS ATKINS
BRUCE AYLWARD
JAY BENNETT
BRYAN E. CARNAHAN
PHIL CHANG
YANETH ESPINOZA
MIKE FICHER
KYLE FRICK
CASSIE GIDDINGS
PETER GRAMLICH
TREVOR GROVES
ROBIN GYORGYFALVY
TERESA HJERESEN
SUSAN L. HOPP
JOHN HOWELL
STEPHANIE C. JAEGER
ALETA JOHNSON
DINA KOELZER•BARKER
CARLOS LOVIZZARO
JOEL D. MARSH
NANCY O'CONNOR
TROY REINHART
MARIKA SMILEY
SUE SMIT
ERIC STROBEL
JEAN WOOD
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For more information on Bend 2030 please visit our
website at www.bend2030.org or call (541) 598 3942.
SNAPSHOTS OF TODAY
nd Trends of Tomorrow
The following insights, facts and questions on the future of Bend are
excerpted from the (Aenc12030 COMMUNITY PROFILE AND TRENDS REPORT
and the 2005 CITY OF BEND COMMUNITY SURVEY. Together, they offer
a snapshot of Bend today-and suggest how Bend may change in the
years ahead. This information will help set the stage for a community
dialogue and development of the (gend 2030 community vision. The full
(Aencd 2030 PROFILE AND TRENDS REPORT and the 2005 CITY OF BEND
COMMUNITY SURVEY are available on-line at www.bend203o.org.
Futurist and long-range planner STEVEN AMES of Portland is project consultant to tend2030.
MEET THE FORCES OF Ames stresses that while projects like 43erid2030are local in focus, they cannot ignore the
the Future... impact of larger forces. He identifies the following
~l®rt A~n~ global, national and regional trends and their
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re evance to t e future of Bend:
/ World population will continue to expand in
the foreseeable future and people will
migrate to less-populated regions in search
of safety, affordability and quality of life.
Migration from other parts of the U.S. and
even overseas will fuel Bend's long-term
population growth.
/ The gap between rich and poor is growing-
and is wider in the United States than any
other major developed nation. Despite its
upscale image, income disparities in Bend can
be seen in a shortage of family wage jobs,
lack of affordable housing, and related social
issues, including youth crime and drugs.
1 Energy from oil is being consumed at a
faster rate worldwide and the supplies from
domestic sources are in steady decline.
With its remote location, reliance on the
automobile, and limited public transportation,
Bend is more vulnerable than many cities.
1 Worldwide environmental degradation is
accelerating, from global warming to
declining biological diversity. Diminishing
open space and wildlife habitat, invasion
of exotic species, water quality and quantity
will be major concerns for Bend as it doubles
its population over the next 25 years.
The ongoing revolution in communications
and advances in science and technology-
including new materials, biotechnology
and nanotech nology -will be drivers in
the 21" century economy. Bend has a foot
in the new economy and could take further
advantage of such opportunities.
Global wildcards-emerging issues such as
unpredictable world financial markets, cata-
strophic weather events, international terrorism,
or a worldwide flu pandemic-will only add
to the impacts of change. Additionally, Bend
will be strongly influenced by a number of
longterm national and regional trends in the
coming decades:
Most Baby Boomers will turn 65 between
2010 and 2025 with huge implications for
housing, health care, transportation and
social services-as well as opportunities
for volunteerism, youth mentoring and civic
service. With its attractive lifestyle and
superb medical amenities, Bend
can expect to be at center stage
for the Boomers' last act.
The American population is becoming more
racially, ethnically and culturally diverse,
testing our ability to honor diversity and
embrace differences between people.
Bend is also becoming more diverse, further
distinguishing it from much of Central and
Eastern Oregon.
The American economy is midstream in a
fundamental restructuring, with fewer jobs
in industrial occupations, and more creative,
knowledge- and service-based jobs in so-
called "footloose" industries. With its
quality of life, Bend is well positioned to
take advantage of this trend.
The U.S. continues to shift from social and
institutional centralization to decentraliza-
tion. Responsibility is becoming more
local, and state and local governments are
being asked to do more with less. This
trend will place more pressure on the
Bend community to respond to social
needs at the local level.
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COMMUNITY SURVEY
,Nurnrnary
The City of Bend contracted with MOORE INFORMATION of Portland to conduct ,
a community survey, released in November 2005. The following summary
of survey findings specifically related to Bend 30:30 provides
11; a glimpse into the community's attitudes about the future.
Strengths & Weaknesses: Scenic beauty and natural environment, .
i climate, quality of life, and recreation opportunities are perceived
as Bend's greatest strengths. Key weaknesses include a lack of affordable
housing, cost of living, job availability, and local taxes.
Desired Community Qualities: Key community qualities Bend residents look for include
safe neighborhoods, job opportunities, accessible health care, good schools, access
to nature, and a child-friendly environment. Affordable housing, small town feel and
access to nature also rate highly.
Key Issues Facing the Future: According to local residents, the top issues facing the
future of Bend are population growth, traffic congestion, job availability, cost of living,
affordable housing, and the style and type of development.
Is Bend Getting Better or Worse? One in three Bend residents think things will get
worse in the future; only one in ten think they will get better. Nearly one-half think
things will get both better and worse. The main factors shaping people's expectations
for Bend are growth and development.
PEOPLE
and Demographics
`WHO' When Bend, Oregon is the
ARE WE lead story in the New York
AND HOW Times real estate section
WILL WE (Nov. 2005), you know it's
11- CHANGE? a hot growth market.
Dramatic, undiminished
growth has been Bend's singular story line for the
past decade and a half. Today, Bend is the sixth
fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation.
In 199o Bend had 20,469 residents. By 2004, Bend
had a population of 65,210-more than tripling
in size. It surged a staggering 25 percent just in
the span of time between 2ooo and 2004.
Residents between the ages of 45 and 59 comprised
the highest growing sector of the population.
In spite of the many positives Bend could report
over the previous decade, the city in 2000 counted
roughly 1,8oo families and 1,ooo individuals with
incomes below the federal poverty level.
Visions for the Future: When residents express their vision for the future of Bend, they If Bend's current growth wave persists, it appears
cite public safety, planned growth and development, community feel, solutions to that the population will nearly double again by
traffic congestion, clean air and water, good schools, natural environment, available the year 2025. One key difference between the
jobs, parks and recreation, and public transit. Bend of today and 20 years hence will be our
ages. Bend in 2025 will be a much older place.
In fact, more than one in three people will be over 55 years of age. This will have far-
reaching impacts in the areas of health, welfare, housing, workforce, transportation,
public safety, education and government services.
To accommodate the population growth predicted, the city will likely need to expand
physically by adding to its Urban Growth Boundary and it will need to greatly expand
its housing base, as well as businesses, jobs, schools and urban services.
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: How will we maintain our sense of community and quality
of life that make Bend so special and welcoming?
Area 2000 1 2005 1 2010 2015 2020 1 2025
Oregon 3.436.750 3.618200 3.843.900 4.095.708 4.359.258 4.626.015
M Bend 1 52,800 1 69,004 1 81,242 1 91,158 1 100,646 1 109,389 1
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Bend's economy has changed greatly since the days when
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timber and railroads ruled the town. In 2005, our economy is
stronger and far more diverse than it was-even a decade ago.
Today, five industries define Bend's basic economy:
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1 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (i,9oo jobs)
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1 Wood Products Manufacturing (1,8oo jobs)
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1 Recreation and Transportation Equipment (looojobs)
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Economic Development for Central Oregon, Inc. (EDCO)
describes Bend's new economy as "one that has foundations
in a variety of manufacturing, high technology, services, and
specialty manufacturing." Economic growth and development
means more money in people's pockets. Consumer spending
in the city in 2005 will total $1.1 billion and is a major aspect
of the local economy.
In spite of such changes and gains, Bend's economy continues
to wrestle with three recurring economic challenges that
contradict its upscale image:
1 Higher-than-average unemployment
1 A high volume of 'underemployment' (e.g., people with
college degrees serving coffee)
1 Lower than average wages compared to the rest of
the state
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: Howwill we attractjobs that pay
wages to permit all levels of incomes to live and work in Bend?
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portation
Bend is the only city of its size in the West without a mass transit
HOW system. As the city grows and continues to favor one car/one
WILL D person modes of travel, automobile traffic and congestion is
WE becoming an increasing problem. On average, traffic volumes
GET are increasing 3 percent per year on the city's major roadways
AROUND? and even faster in areas with significant growth. Bend in 2005
already has a rush hour. Traffic volumes in Bend will likely continue
to increase for the foreseeable future, as recent arrivals in
Deschutes County accounted for 1.46 automobiles for every new resident.
Calls for a comprehensive transit system are growing. The need for transit
is becoming more urgent among lower income, the disabled and the elderly.
A regional transit system may also become necessary if lower income
workers and their families are unable to find affordable housing.
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: What are the most viable alternatives to
help improve mobility and relieve congestion?
HODS In 2005, Bend's 69,ooo residents occupied approximately 30,200
li'b' housing units. Projections suggest that Bend's rapidly growing
WHAT population will require an additional 23.338 housing units by
WILL 2030-close to 1,ooo new homes every year for 25 years running.
WE CALL
`HOME'? If current population and income projections hold, a substantial
volume of affordable housing, mostly in the form of multi-family
8{D~ units, will be required to service the coming demand-as will units
specifically designed to meet the needs of the elderly.
If Bend were to continue on its current path, building single-family
homes for mostly upper middle and upper-class residents, where will
its service workforce of the future reside? Where will our parents live?
Will our children be able to buy homes here?
Bend will also need employers willing or able to provide higher
salaries if its workforce is to be able to purchase housing in the future.
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: How will we increase affordable housing in Bend
and meet the housing needs of service workers?
Water In Central Oregon, the mountain lakes and
and Wastewater streams, Deschutes River and irrigation canals 6{~~
lend the impression that we are rich in available tll y
HOW WILL water. In reality, we live in a semi-arid region.
WE QUENCH
OUR THIRST- Faced with rapid growth, the City of Bend expects demand
AND HANDLE for water to exceed current supplies by 2015-but it has
OUR WASTE? identified new sources that would secure adequate supplies through 2025.
By the year 2025 the City of Bend will need 46.5 million gallons of water a
day to serve a projected population of 107,000. While recent conservation efforts have reduced
per capita consumption by 1o percent, expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary will involve direct
negotiations with a number of parties who own water rights and may be reluctant to cede to the City.
Similarly, connections to Bend's sewer system have grown 38 percent in the past five years alone,
but the ability to convey and treat wastewater have not been upgraded to keep pace.
KEY QUESTIONS FOR OUR FUTURE: Where will Bend find the water to meet anticipated needs for 2025
and beyond? When will Bend need to expand its waste treatment capacity?
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LAND USE, GROWTH
and Development
L HOW In 2005, the City of
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AND Bend issued more
rn /WHERE than twice as many
~g}IIgowbJwWE building permits for
GROW? single-family homes
than either Seattle or
San Diego. Anywhere you look, the
signs of growth are evident: new developments
with alluring names promise fabulous living-
with big trees and mountain views.
In 2004-05 the City of Bend issued 13,500
permits for new development activity (including
all commercial, residential, electric, remodels, etc.)
on projects valued at $400 million. One year
I later, the estimates for 2005-o6 call for 19,500
permits on projects valued at $65o million.
This phenomenal wave of development activity
has altered the landscape of the community,
and challenged Bend's planners, builders,
civil servants, financial institutions, schools,
and suppliers to the very limit of their abilities.
KEY QUESTIONS FOR OUR FUTURE: How can we
make the 'right' development decisions to
ensure our continued quality of life? Should
we increase housing densities and allow
more commercial development closer to
neighborhoods or grow out and increase
urban sprawl?
ENVIRON
meth Anyone who has chosen
Bend area as home has
WHERE likely named its natural
WILL beauty, the fresh air,
WE FIND the clean water or the
° NATURE? myriad outdoor activi-
ties as primary reasons for living
here. It comes with the territory.
Even those who can't move here,
come back for the area's many scenic
wonders. Eight million people a year visit the
1.6 million acres of the Deschutes National
Forest making environmental recreation the
region's most significant tourism attraction.
However, in the face of rapid population
growth, it is fair to ask what impacts that
growth could have on the very aspects of envi-
ronment that make Bend so appealing today.
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: How will con-
tinued growth and development affect Bend's
environment-its water and air quality, open
6 space and habitat conservation, the Deschutes
River and sustainability?
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PARKS
and &crcation.
WHERE Even with a wealth of natural
WILL areas and recreational
WE opportunities in Central
M PLAY? Oregon and the Cascades,
city dwellers and families
have unique needs for close-in, safe
and accessible parks and recreational
opportunities. Bend is rightfully proud
of its park and recreation system.
HEALTH
and jluman Serrices
HOW WILL
Behind the image that Bend projects to the rest
WE CARE
world-well-educated, affluent people leading fi
FOR
healthy lives-is another community whose citizen
struggle to earn a living wage, find affordable
OURSELVES-
housing and transportation, care for their infants
AND
or keep their teens out of trouble.
OTHERS?
Some of Bend's most pressing problems and
compelling trends are found in these areas. Below is a sampling (data is
for Central Oregon and/or Deschutes County).
Deschutes County families earning minimum wage spend one-thir_
their gross family income on childcare alone.
The number of children in the area with no health insurance has nearly doubled in the past
three years, with 15 percent of children living in Deschutes County having no health insurance
in 2004.
The Central Oregon region continues to have one of the highest rates of hunger in the state.
Data from 2004 shows that 18 percent of children under the age of 18 live in poverty.
Reports of drunk driving, particularly among adolescents, are twice as high as the state average.
An estimated 7,35o adults and 3,150 children in Deschutes County may need mental health
services in 2oo6. This number could grow to 21,ooo by 2030.
Methamphetamine use is the number one drug or alcohol addiction being treated by
Deschutes County Mental Health, comprising about 43 percent of all addiction treatment cases.
While the region's social service organizations work, plan, communicate and report far more
collaboratively than other communities, many are overburdened, understaffed and often under funded.
Sustained growth is likely to mean more pressure on health and human services, as well as advocates
for the poor, underserved and disabled.
KEY QUESTIONS FOR OUR FUTURE: How will health and human services needs change as
Bend doubles its population, and how will the community meet those needs? What can
Bend do to ensure that all special needs populations have access to essential resources,
services and assistance?
1 The 2004 Citizen Survey indicated that 81 percent of respondent
households visited Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District
(BMPRD) parks in the last year.
b In the survey, 77 percent of respondents believe it
is important to fund parks and recreation services.
b Participation in programs offered by
BMPRD is significantly higher than
national benchmarks. mmm
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: How can the
community meet park and recreation needs as
the population continues to grow?
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EDU
cation
HOW The Bend community has invested substantially in its educational
WILL structure with a large private pre-school system, a burgeoning K-12
WE public school district, a regional community college and a fledgling
LEARN? four-year university.
T ustained growth seems certain to continue pressure on the Bend-La Pine
school district, which will add almost 2,000 students in the next five years.
Meanwhile, the State's Higher Education funding formula is reducing the
amount of state funding that Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
ceives with the possibility that state funding could totally disappear by 2010.
U-Cascades has not received the amount of funding it was promised by
the State. Funding anticipated growth and expansion will be a challenge in a state that
over the last decade has not placed a high priority on funding higher education.
All three local educational organizations are actively involved in planning activities surrounding
the City's Juniper Ridge Development, where early discussions suggest a collaborative educational
venture as well as the siting of a four-year university.
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: How can Bend continue to meet and support its
educational system and capital needs, given increasing growth and development
of the community?
GOVERN
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HOW Most of the critical powers to shape and manage TI I
WILL WE Bend and its future are controlled by the City of Bend. `
GOVERN The City is charged with overseeing the road system,
AND DECIDE?
transportation, fire, police and ambulance systems, water and
wastewater services, planning, community development and building
services, storm water management, parking programs and facilities, planning
and engineering, operation of the Bend airport, economic development, various
improvement districts, the municipal court, and a host of administrative and
financial reporting departments.
The City has an annual budget of $182 million and a staff of 446 people.
City staff has more than doubled since the mid-199o's-matching the meteoric
growth of the city's population.
In 2005, the City of Bend identified 4 key future budget stress points: funding future
road system infrastructure; funding its proposed Juniper Ridge project-a 1,5oo-acre,
'mixed-use' development with research, education, employment
and residential elements; revamping the public transportation
program; and preventing storm drainage from penetrating
ground water supplies and entering the Deschutes River.
City Councilors, administrators and staff support the r&nd 2030
visioning process as a valid way to bring the entire community 2snr.
together to promote a comprehensive dialogue on issues facing
the city and to envision how they wish to see the City shape
itself in the years to come.
KEY QUESTIONS FOR OUR FUTURE: What are the key areas of concern
for the future of the community facing local government? How can
the City work more effectively with other local and regional public
agencies and institutions in addressing the challenges of growth
and change? Irm
CULTURE
and the Arts
HOW Culture and the arts help
WILL WE define the depth and per-
EXPRESS sonality of a community.
OUR Given its unique history,
CREATIVITY? an environment of excep-
tional beauty, and its
growing population and
economic resources, it should come as no
surprise that the arts and culture in Bend are
in a period of expansion as well.
The breadth and variety of arts and cultural
resources in Bend has been steadily growing
over the past decade. An inventory reveals
nearly loo arts and cultural organizations in
the area, including artist associations, fairs
and festivals, performing arts groups, theatres,
museums, schools and instruction programs,
and related arts and humanities groups.
There are several organizations supporting
the arts in the region with distinct but related
missions. However, all of these organizations
are currently underfunded.
KEY QUESTION FOR OUR FUTURE: How can the
city ensure that there are ample opportunities
to access arts and culture for all residents?
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FIND OUT HOW TO BE PART
ATTEND THE FOLLOWING FREE EVENTS
OF WHERE WE'RE GOING
C'orrtrrr, tnity ,1,orttlln Week
January 18-21, 2006
4,61-1111[. Week is a series of community
events designed to engage the public in
learning and talking about the future of
Bend as a part of the 18coid.20:10 visioning
process now underway.
5 pm I Bend City Hall; City Council Chambers
71o NW Wall St.
The 'Bend 2030 PROJECT STAFF, Consultant and
VISION TASK FORCE liaisons will provide an
update to City Council on the 'Bend 2030 project,
present the tend203000MMUNITY PROFILE AND
TRENDS report, and launch Cornmunity Abrum
Week and the public involvement phase of the
'Bend 2030 community visioning process.
7 pm I Tower Theater
Who Are We Today and Where Are We Going?
If you are concerned about the future of our
community, come to the launch of the 'Bend
20:30 community visioning process, with
recently released findings of the 'Bend 20:30
COMMUNITY PROFILE AND TRENDS report, key-
pad voting and improvisations on the past,
present and future of Bend.
January 20 1 3 pm-6 pm Bend Senior Center
January 21 1 9 am-2 pm 16oo SE Reed Mkt. Rd
An opportunity to share your ideas about
community values and to team more about
the Bend community. Hosted by the 'Bend
2030 VISION TASK FORCE. Stop by anytime
during the scheduled hours to talk to VISION
TASK FORCE members, visit the displays and
share your community values. Stay for one of
the short presentations that will repeat at
intervals during the Open Houses.
HELP US CREATE A VISION
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR THE FUTURE OF BEND
9 am-3 pm I Summit High
THE VISION SUMMIT at Summit High School is your
chance to create, discuss and rank key vision ideas
that will be incorporated into the 'Bend 2030
vision statement. Come share your thoughts,
ideas and aspirations for the future of our city.
THE ROAD SHOW will engage the community in
reviewing and commenting on the draft vision
statement that will `tour the community through
various venues and events. A second 'Bend
2030 tabloid and community survey will help
validate public preferences.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 18end2030-OUR COMMUNITY VISION I PO Box 4311 Bend, Oregon 97709
(541) 598 3942 ph 1 (541) 382 4642 fx I infoItbend203O.org 1 www.bend203o.org
Design and Illustration by Pamela joy Trow-Johnson/ART PASSIONS DESIGN I e-mail: artpassionsebendcable.com
O2oo6 Benrl'2030-OUR COMMUNITY VISION/City of Bend. All rights reserved.
Special Thanks... IAN BAKER FACILITATES, LLC
The following ART PASSIONS DESIGN/
individuals and PAMELA TROW-JOHNSON
organizations deserve ALPINE INTERNET
extraordinary thanks CASCADE BUSINESS GROUP
for contributions to ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER
the '3elld 2030 ExPRESS PERSONNEL AND
VISIONING PROJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TIFFCREATIVE
THE CITY OF BEND DESCHUTES PUBLIC
BEND METRO PARK AND LIBRARY DISTRICT
RECREATION DISTRICT BEND SENIOR CENTER
THE BEND BULLETIN MID OREGON CREDIT UNION
PETER SCHENCK ALPEN EKPOSURODUSTIN MITSCH
OBSIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES
Tell Us What
,yo~,~~1"hcnk
Answer these four questions either in writing (or
on our web site at www.bend203o.org). Your
thoughts will be summarized and shared directly
with the team working on the Vision for rBertd203(l
1) What do you value most about living in Bend?
2) What is the most significant way in which
Bend is changing?
3) What is the most significant issue facing
the future of Bend?
4) What is your personal vision for the future
of Bend?
Send your completed survey by January 31, 2oo6 to
address on the left. Thank you in advance for your
thoughts and your input. We'll make sure your ideas are
heard and shared. Please use additional paper if needed.
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{ Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.orp-
ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:15 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2005
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER TIME
1:15-1:30
1. Update of La Pine Senior Center Project - Susan Ross
2. Economic Development Grant Request(s):
Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon
3. Other Items
L-30-2:00
4. Update of Bend 2030 Process -Linda Johnson and Darcy McNamara