City Council Meeting - Cornelius

allocated for federal and state matching set asides, so cities without the ability to match
funds could compete for money. The timeframe for the MSTIP3d projects is FY 2013-2014
through FY 2017-2018. MSTIP4 was already being discussed. A countywide assessment of
projects needed to be completed. He noted that $555 million has been invested in major
transportation since the inception of MSTIP.
Mayor Dalin continued his report on the WCCC meeting, noting discussion on continuing
the discount rate on the transportation development tax (TDT). He has suggested offering
incentives for small businesses to utilize existing properties to fill vacancies and because
much of the infrastructure is already built around an existing structure. This would be
added to the Council’s work session agenda in the near future, so Mayor Dalin could be
sure that he is accurately conveying the Council’s position on the issue.
Mayor Dalin reported on the results of the Regional Industrial Land Inventory led by the
Port of Portland, which found that while a lot of land was on the books, very little was
ready for development.
A motion was made by Councilor Heinrich to extend the meeting beyond 9:00 pm, seconded by
Councilor Schamp. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Councilor Heinrich, Councilor Crowder, Councilor
Schamp, Councilor Orozco and Mayor Dalin
Mayor Dalin continued that Cornelius was being passed over by many business interests
because the City did not have a decent inventory that was ready for development. Most
sited named in the inventory had restrictions or involved property owners unwilling to
sell. The inventory also included land banks where large corporations, like SolarWorld,
had large parcels of land on or adjacent to their sites that were completely inaccessible
for new options. Councilor Heinrich explained the City is working with Columbia Pacific
Economic Development (Col-Pac) to get some smaller properties ready for development.
Col-Pac includes western Washington County, Clatsop County, Columbia County and
Tillamook County.
Mayor Dalin had nothing to report on the MPAC and JPAC meetings, but planned to
attend the JPAC meeting on Thursday.
C. City Manager Report: The City’s contract for interdepartmental fire department services
would automatically expire on December 31, 2011 if the cities did not agree to extend the
agreement. Forest Grove City Manager Sykes and Acting City Manager Rubenstein agreed the
contract must be extended. The issue would be presented to both Cornelius and Forest Grove
City Councils. Documents were distributed from Fire Chief Kinkade; Item 3 of Background
indicated the cost savings the agreement would provide. Equipment challenges would need to
be addressed by City Council as well.
Fire Chief Kinkade stated the agreement has been very successful and he encouraged the City
to renew the contract. The Cornelius Rural Fire District voted unanimously last week to
continue the agreement. He would meet with Forest Grove Rural Fire District on December 6,
2011. He added that he would be presenting a slight amendment so the agreement
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