Present: Commissioners Sherry Bohn, Fred Duckwall, Don Hosford, Bill Lyons (arriving at 6:50 p.m.), and Hoby Streich; Attorney Jerry Jaques; from staff, David Harlan, Mike Doke, Linda Hull, Linda Shames, and Laurie Borton

Absent: None

Media: None

President Don Hosford called the work session to order at 6:02 p.m.

1. Waterfront Zoning Ordinance: Executive Director David Harlan stated the zone was in flux and he was not sure what action, if any, would be taken by the City other than opening a zone hearing at the Council's December 15 meeting, which would most likely be continued for an unknown period of time.

2. Consultant Scope of Work: Executive Director Harlan reported the Real Estate Committee had met earlier in the day and discussed modifications to the Richard Hill & Associates Scope of Work. Harlan stated that tasks initially identified in the scope were basically complete and that additional tasks, such as market research and modeling, are targeted for a December 31, 2003 completion.

Harlan stated that even with the evolving zone situation, Bill Smith of William Smith Properties, Inc. indicated he is prepared to sign, sometime early in 2004, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the waterfront development.

Commissioner Bohn commented that she had no problem moving forward with the MOU, but she was concerned with money being allocated to the Waterfront Asset Management Technical Advisory Committee or other scope tasks until zoning and Initiative issues are more clearly defined. Bohn also requested that an updated progress report from Richard Hill & Associates be provided to the Commissioners.

President Hosford closed the work session at 6:27 p.m., and called the regular session to order at 6:36 p.m.

1. INTRODUCTIONS: Audience members in attendance at the opening of regular session introduced themselves to the Commission and Port staff.

2. MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS TO AGENDA BY COMMISSIONERS: Executive Director David Harlan requested that discussions on airport property appraisals, GorgeNet lease modifications, and Wasco Business Park construction penalty assessments be added to the agenda under New Business. The Commission consented to the agenda additions.

3. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC: Brian Robb asked the Commission if it was the intent of the Port to avoid the Initiative (Ballot Measure 14-16) by filing a lawsuit with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Robb also asked for an estimate of the cost for the appeal process. Robb reiterated the approval percentage cast by city voters on the Initiative and argued that the Port had a duty to respond to the people. Robb then chided the Commission for speaking in terms the average person was not able to understand.

Susan Froehlich appealed to the Commission to set aside their differences and reconsider the LUBA filing decision, and urged both sides of the Initiative to use their energy to work together and make the waterfront a win-win situation that this, and future generations, will be proud of.

President Hosford granted Cory Roeseler, who arrived minutes before the close of regular session, the opportunity to speak. Roeseler asked for individual responses from each Commissioner about how much money had been budgeted by the Port for the LUBA appeal, or how much money each Commissioner was willing to spend. Roeseler also suggested a Port-wide referendum asking constituents if they agreed with Measure 14-16 or if public money should be spent to fight it. Commissioner Lyons stated it was inappropriate for the Commission to respond individually as their power was as a group only. Roeseler countered that their individual views made decisions. Commissioner Bohn stated that she welcomed the public to talk to her individually but that she would not sit in a public forum and discuss her views across the table.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion: Move to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2003 strategic plan work session/regular session meeting.
Move: Streich
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, and Streich
Absent: Lyons
MOTION CARRIED

5. REPORTS

a) Executive Director:
· Waterfront Planning Update: As discussed in the work session, Harlan reported he anticipates the City will open a hearing on the Waterfront Zone at the Council's December 15 meeting, which will most likely be continued for an unknown period of time.
· Waterfront Professional Services: Nothing further was discussed at this time. Harlan stated action would be taken under Items from Work Session.
· Community College Update: The Hood River City Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the proposal for a technology center at the Big 7 Building on Industrial Avenue. Harlan reported a Consultant Agreement would be made available for Commission consideration at the December 16 meeting authorizing the College to purchase computer equipment that would stay in Hood River County.
· Wasco Property Update: Paving has been completed, and Seaborn Engineering will issue a "Substantially Complete" report. The project, however, was not completed on time and Harlan stated further discussion regarding late penalties would be discussed under New Business. Harlan reported a draft ODOT agreement with the City of Hood River for use of Immediate Opportunity Funds to help finance Wasco Business Park road construction and improvements, and an associated Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Port, would be available for Commission action at the December 16 meeting.
· Bridge Redecking Update: Harlan reported the Oregon Department of Transportation issued a "Notice to Proceed" to Christie Constructors of Richmond, California on December 1 for the bridge redecking project. If an ODOT/Christie/Port pre-construction meeting cannot be arranged within the next two weeks then one will be scheduled after the holidays. Harlan stated the contractor had been in town today and looked at various staging areas.
· Marina Planning Committee: Harlan commented on the December 15 application deadline for the committee that has been advertised in the Hood River News and on the Port's web site.

b) Other -
· Community Relations Committee: Commissioner Streich reported the committee met earlier in the day and had discussed goals and a Mission Statement, which would be brought back to the Commission for review. Streich also reported the Committee would be involved in the bridge redecking project.
· Real Estate Committee: Commissioner Lyons reported on the Real Estate Committee meeting held earlier in the day. Lyons had nothing further to report on the Waterfront Zone and Consultant Scope of Work that was reviewed during the work session. Lyons reported that Humanities Software is moving forward on the project to relocate to the Wasco Business Park site but it is not yet clear if the building will be a turnkey project built by the Port or by Humanities. The Committee also discussed a land acquisition proposal submitted to the Port by Mr. Forrest Orcutt, which has been added to tonight's agenda under New Business. The acquisition would provide the opportunity for greater flexibility, such as shifting the runway, which may eliminate the need to purchase other property, and also accommodating larger wing-spanned planes. Also added to the agenda under New Business is the lease modification of Gorge Networks, which was reviewed by the Real Estate Committee, reducing GorgeNet's space by approximately 3,000 square feet, which would then be leased by the Port to Columbia Gorge Community College for a Hood River campus. Lyons stated a draft lease has been provided to the College, however, they are waiting to hear the outcome of the December 17 City Planning Commission hearing regarding the College's conditional use permit before signing a lease document.

6. ITEMS FROM WORK SESSION:

a) Consultant Scope of Work: Information from the work session was reiterated, and Executive Director Harlan stated the additional $9,975 covers work the consultants have already completed in addition to new tasks that will take us through December 31, 2003.

Motion: Move to approve the additional Scope of Work, in the amount of $9,975, for work already completed by Richard Hill & Associates, and for tasks to be completed by December 31, 2003.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Lyons
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

Commissioner Bohn requested that staff provide the Commission with an updated project status report from the consultants.\\

7. NEW BUSINESS:

a) Transient Moorage Fees: Executive Director Harlan reviewed the Oregon State Marine Board policy that states "reasonable" fees are allowed to be collected when grant dollars are used for guest docks. The Port queried other marinas and found Hood River's guest moorage fees to be low in comparison. Staff is proposing the current fee structure be modified by $5 incremental increases along with adding new categories for boat lengths in excess of 50 feet. Effective January 1, 2004 boats up to 25 feet would pay an overnight transient fee of $10 instead of $5; boats up to 35 feet would pay $12 instead of $7; boats up to 50 feet would pay $15 instead of $10. The old structure requested a $15 payment for any boat in excess of 50 feet. A new category proposes a $20 payment for boat lengths up to 75 feet, and $50 for boats 75 feet and longer.

Motion: Move to approve the revised transient moorage fee structure, as recommended by staff, effective January 1, 2004.
Move: Bohn
Second: Streich
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

b) Accounts Payable: None.

c) Gorge Networks Lease Modification: The Real Estate Committee is recommending a lease modification reducing the square footage of GorgeNet's current space to accommodate the execution of a lease by the Port to Columbia Gorge Community College for a Hood River campus.

Motion: Move to authorize staff to reduce Gorge Networks initial lease space by 3,070 square feet.
Move: Bohn
Second: Lyons
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

d) Airport Property Appraisal: The Real Estate Committee is recommending that two appraisals be obtained on the Forrest Orcutt property adjacent to airport. The potential acquisition could eliminate the need to purchase other property and allow a shift in the runway to accommodate larger wing-spanned planes.

Motion: Move to authorize staff to obtain two appraisals on the Orcutt property adjacent to the Ken Jernstedt Airfield.
Move: Streich
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

e) Wasco Business Park Construction Penalties: Completion of the Wasco Business Park infrastructure project was 21 days past the October 31 deadline as specified in the contract with JAL Construction. Seaborn Engineering, the project manager, is recommending that two of the 21 days be forgiven, due to weather and Wasco Court work delays. The contract allows a penalty assessment of $1,000 per day. Commissioner Bohn asked if the Port suffered any ramifications because of the delay and Executive Director

Harlan reported none, although he did state the purpose of the assessment language in the contract was aimed at keeping the project on track because of the "construction season."

Motion: Move to assess a 19-day penalty of $1,000 per day against JAL Construction for not completing the Wasco Business Park project on time.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Lyons
Vote: Aye: Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
Oppose: Bohn
MOTION CARRIED

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: President Hosford called the Commission into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. under ORS 192.660(1)(e) Real Estate; ORS 192.660(1)(f) Exempt Public Records; and ORS 192.660(1)(h) Litigation.

At the conclusion of Executive Session, the Commission was called back into Regular Session at 8:03 p.m. The following action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

Motion: Move to authorize staff and counsel to file a Declaratory Judgment action in Circuit Court to interpret the effect of Ballot Measure 14-16.
Move: Lyons
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

Lyons stated this parallel action with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), in view of the fiduciary responsibility of the Port to protect its assets, is an action that will hopefully provide clarity to both the Port and the City Council so that we can jointly move forward.

9. NEXT MEETING DATE: The next regular meeting of the Port of Hood River Commission will be held on December 16, 2003 at the Expo Center Conference Room.

President Hosford adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.

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Minutes of December 16, 2003 Port of Hood River Commission Work Session/Regular Meeting
Expo Center Conference Room
5:45 P.M.

THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL, as they have not been approved by the Port Commission. These minutes are for review and are subject to change and/or approval at the January 20, 2004 meeting.

Present: Commissioners Sherry Bohn, Fred Duckwall, Don Hosford, Bill Lyons, and Hoby Streich; Attorney Jerry Jaques; from staff, David Harlan, Mike Doke, Linda Hull, Linda Shames, and Laurie Borton

Absent: None

Media: None

President Don Hosford called the work session to order at 5:46 p.m.

1. Executive Session: President Hosford called the Commission into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. under ORS 192.660(1)(e) Real Estate; ORS 192.660(1)(f) Exempt Public Records; and ORS 192.660(1)(h) Litigation.

At the conclusion of Executive Session, the Commission was called back into Work Session at 7:02 p.m. No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

2. Market Research: No discussion or action was taken.

President Hosford closed the work session at 7:02 p.m., and called the regular session to order at 7:08 p.m.

1. INTRODUCTIONS: Introductions were made by audience members Brian Robb, Linda Maddox, and Maui Meyer.

2. MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS TO AGENDA BY COMMISSIONERS: Executive Director David Harlan requested that a discussion on additional mapping services be added to the agenda under Items from Work Session. The Commission consented to the agenda addition.

3. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC: Brian Robb commented that set times need to be established for public meetings, referencing his 75 minute wait in the hallway for Executive Session to end, and a similar situation involving a 2 hour wait for a City Council public session to begin. Robb also commented on the dismal media attendance at Port meetings the past two years, inferring that media keeps the Executive Session discussions on target. President Hosford responded that Port attorney Jerry Jaques ensures Executive Session discussions pertain to the stated ORS categories. Robb stated he would like a more definitive answer to his question from the December 2 meeting regarding the Port's cost for defending the LUBA and Circuit Court filings with respect to ballot measure 14-16. Jaques responded the Port is billed an hourly rate and a fixed cost to defend the ballot measure filings had not been identified because the variables are unknown. Robb recited from the Port's Strategic Plan Communications and Public Relations strategy to "encourage public input." President Hosford asked Robb how he thought this could be accomplished, with Robb suggesting that meetings be televised on local cable access. Robb inquired about the Port's plan for the property north of Portway if Initiative 14-16 is overturned. Executive Director David Harlan responded by saying he did not know how to answer the question pending clarification on legal and city issues.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion: Move to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2003 work session/regular session meeting.
Move: Bohn
Second: Lyons
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

5. REPORTS

a) Executive Director:
· Bridge Redecking Project: A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2003 at the Port office, and Executive Director Harlan commented that a decision had not been made on the staging area location(s). Change orders are to be expected during the redecking project and the current policy requires Commission approval for amounts in excess of $500.00. With the Commission's twice-monthly meeting schedule, change order approvals under the current policy could create job delays, so Harlan recommended the Finance Committee review the policy for possible revision. Related bridge issues reported by Harlan included waived tolls in the amount of $1,117 for rerouted traffic caused by a rockslide on I-84 east of Hood River; and the installation of a traffic light by the Washington Department of Transportation at the SR14/Hood River-White Salmon Toll Bridge intersection.
· Marina Planning Committee: Executive Director Harlan recommended tabling the appointments for the time being. The impetus for the committee was the potential use of the Marina Green as a staging area for the bridge redecking project, and that decision has not been finalized. In addition, six people are to be appointed to this Ad Hoc committee and only five applications were received by the December 15 deadline. Staff will advise the applicants of this decision.
· Watershed Planning: As an informational item, Executive Director Harlan reported that professional services may be required in the future regarding Subbasin planning efforts to define environmental and biological goals specific to fish and wildlife within the Columbia River Basin.
· Port Security: It appears the Port may be eligible to request a waiver designating the cruise ship dock as a "public access facility;" however, Executive Director Harlan did comment that a security assessment may reveal the need for additional fencing adjacent to, or under, the dock.
· Waterfront Planning: The latest draft version of the Waterfront Zone was presented to the Commissioners with the request that they submit their comments to staff prior to the City Council hearing scheduled for December 22. Executive Director Harlan reported on the December 11 meeting of the Waterfront Asset Management Technical Advisory Committee in which members presented results from assigned information-gathering tasks. Harlan anticipates a meeting will be scheduled with William Smith Properties, Inc. in mid-January and that a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed. Harlan also broached the subject of additional mapping services and it would be his recommendation to the Commission to amend the Scope of Work of Richard Leonard that would be discussed under Items from Work Session.
· Community College: The Hood River City Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the Conditional Use Permit Application on December 17 for 4,534 square feet of the Big 7 Building to be used by Columbia Gorge Community College as a technology center. Executive Director Harlan reported that Oregon Senator Gordon Smith had secured an additional $50,000 in Funds for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) for the technology center; a letter requesting an extension through the end of December 2004 has been sent to the USDA Forest Service for grant funds that will be used for architectural and engineering services; and an agreement to utilize the College's expertise to purchase computer equipment is an agenda item under New Business.
· Wasco Business Park: Executive Director Harlan reported that Columbia Area Transit (CAT) has expressed an interest in purchasing property in order to relocate CAT/Greyhound offices to the Wasco Business Park from the Department of Motor Vehicles Building on Port Marina Drive. Harlan commented on Real Estate Committee discussions regarding building and lease improvement options with Humanities Software, and a lease agreement is close with respect to Humanities's relocation from the Columbia Building to Wasco Business Park. Harlan also reported having received a traffic study from Kittelson & Associated, but that he had not had time to thoroughly review the study. Action on the Intergovernmental Agreement with respect to an Immediate Opportunity Fund grant for Wasco Business Park road improvements will be considered under New Business. Harlan reported additional construction management costs for Seaborn Engineering may be brought to the Commission at a later date; and JAL Construction has reported an additional cost of $19,000 for the purchase of rock, an amount equal to the liquidated damages imposed by the Port for late completion of the project, as specified in the bid documents for the project.
· Miscellaneous: Harlan recommended the January 2004 commission meeting schedule be amended because of the holidays and suggested the meetings dates of January 13 and 27, with the regular first and third Tuesday schedule resumed in February. Harlan reported that a staff person or commissioner may need to accompany him to the Oregon Ports meeting in January because of a quorum requirement; and that he would be attending a Special Districts meeting in early February, and a Pacific Northwest Waterways meeting in late February.

b) Other -
· Real Estate Committee: Commissioner Lyons reported the committee had discussed Wasco Business Park transactions involving Humanities Software, Columbia Area Transit, the U.S. Postal Service, and a letter of interest from Pacific Crest Partners.
· Waterfront Asset Management Technical Advisory Committee: TAC members reported on "homework" assignments at the December 11, 2003 meeting. Another meeting will be scheduled for late January or early February.

6. ITEMS FROM WORK SESSION:

a) Additional Mapping Services: Executive Director Harlan reported that additional mapping services had been identified with respect to Richard Leonard's Scope of Work. Harlan commented the expenditure is a budgeted item covered under Waterfront Professional Services.

Motion: Move to increase the contract amount up to $10,000 with Richard Leonard for additional mapping services.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Streich
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

7. NEW BUSINESS:

a) Columbia Gorge Community College Consultant Agreement-Equipment Purchase:

Motion: Move to approve the Proposal for the Hood River Integrated Technology Center between the Port and Columbia Gorge Community College for $150,000.00.
Move: Lyons
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

b) City of Hood River Intergovernmental Agreement-Immediate Opportunity Funds: Executive Director Harlan advised that a request had been made of the Oregon Department of Transportation and that documentation acknowledging an amendment to the Immediate Opportunity Fund Agreement, and Intergovernmental Agreement would be provided recognizing the contract had already been awarded by the Port, and the project was completed.

Motion: Move to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant Administration between the Port and City of Hood River with respect to an Immediate Opportunity Fund grant in the amount of $141,412.00 for road improvements in the Wasco Business Park.
Move: Lyons
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

c) Bridge Redecking-Change Order Exemption: The Commission consented to Commissioner Streich's recommendation that action not be taken until after the pre-construction meeting on December 18, 2003, and that the Finance Committee review the Change Order Exemption policy with respect to the bridge redecking project.

d) Authorization to Submit a Real Estate Proposal:

Motion: Move to authorize the Executive Director to submit a response, with respect to the Wasco Business Park property, to the advertised request from the U.S. Post Service for land or building to serve as a Carrier Unit separate from the main Post Office.
Move: Lyons
Second: Streich
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Lyons, and Streich
MOTION CARRIED

e) Accounts Payable: None.

8. NEXT MEETING DATE: The next regular meeting of the Port of Hood River Commission will be held on January 13, 2004 at the Expo Center Conference Room. (subsequently rescheduled to January 20, 2004)

President Hosford adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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Waterfront Asset Management Technical Advisory Committee
December 11, 2003

Present: Members Kathie Alley, Mike Benedict, John Gerstenberger, Carl Perron, Scott Reynier, Chris Strader, and Steve Gates; Alternates Linda Maddox and Jon Davies; Port Commissioner Hoby Streich; Port staff David Harlan, Mike Doke and Linda Hull; Consultants Richard Hill and David Blum.

Absent: Members Tom Stevenson, Dick Nafsinger, Bill Fashing, Tom McCullough, Ken Woodrich, Alternate Richard Lee

Public: Matt Kosmata

I. Introductions:
The meeting began at 5:45 p.m. with self-introductions by those in attendance.

II. Updates: David Harlan

Dave Harlan stated the project is still moving forward at this point. He updated the committee on the legal and political issues, including the status of the mixed-use zone. The Port is pursuing legal clarifications of the waterfront park initiative through LUBA and Circuit Court, including determining how it fits within Oregon's land-use system and processes among other issues. City Council will be moving forward on the zone in regards to the area south of Portway, leaving the area north of Portway as light industrial, pending the outcome of the Port's legal challenges.

Carl Perron asked if William Smith was still interested? Harlan stated the initial Phase I development would probably be the entrance area and surrounding lots and that Smith is still interested. The Port will be meeting with Smith in January to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and to proceed with market research and analysis. Issues that need to be worked out regardless of the initiative are the wastewater treatment plant odor, the 2nd Street alignment, and the auto bridge across the Hood River. Harlan said the end results of the legal challenges are unknown at this time; however, one scenario is that the City might refer a general obligation bond to the city voters to pay for the acquisition and development of a waterfront park north of Portway.

Richard Hill talked about the tax implications for mixed-use vs. industrial development on the waterfront, showing conservatively that mixed-use would be valued at about four times that of industrial (hand-out). Hill stressed the figures are merely illustrative using general assumptions; however, the tax revenues generated from the development would support schools, city and county resources so taking away the opportunity to develop precludes doing other good things in the community.

General discussion took place regarding the development. Steve Gates commented that he has always been interested in what could take place on the waterfront and that his biggest concern was how a major retail area might impact downtown businesses. Harlan stated market research will tell us what kinds of retail would work there-Borders and Trader Joe's are NOT stores that would locate in a small community. John Gerstenberger said the residential component would be a benefit bringing people to live in the area. Mike Benedict commented that industrial sites/jobs can be a long-term investment where residential is a 1-time return. Blum stated it's a 1-shot deal but it brings people to the community who can create other jobs. Harlan stated the Port would realistically look at the investment to return on the development. Because the waterfront is already zoned industrial and the basic infrastructure is in place already, Harlan said with little expense it could be developed for industrial uses now. Kathie Alley asked if the Lower Hanel property could be acquired so that industrial could be there? Harlan stated the waterfront development return on investment could be used for other industrial locations in the district.

Linda Maddox, speaking as a 17-year City resident, stated doing the wrong thing is worse than doing nothing. Scott Reynier stated that because no one has ever agreed on what the 'right thing' is, that the City and the Port are making the effort to do the right thing, knowing that whatever they do some people won't like it. Harlan stated the Port has spent over $1 million on planning just for the waterfront because of this contentious environment; it's not inclined to continue to spend more money doing the same thing over and over and not getting any results or progress.

Carl Perron felt that the existing downtown has a very slow off-season and that an increase in activity on the waterfront would complement and help the downtown businesses. Jon Davies stated the positive effect of focusing on the entry and just starting something would have impact. Scott Reynier said he walked through downtown Bend and talked to storeowners that said good things about the Smith development and that their businesses had not been negatively impacted.

III. Milestones: David Blum

§ David Blum stated the waterfront area map database is substantially completed and 6 drawings were posted on the walls for the committee to view.

§ The Smith MOU should be done in January 2004 with an agreement signed in May or June. The MOU defines the roles and responsibilities of each party with regards to design, research on housing, commercial & retail, funding, equity, products, and timelines.

§ The research the committee will be sharing with him is invaluable-it tells him what will work for us and he urged committee members to continue this task. It will be a sensitive analysis grounded in reality.

§ The financial modeling that will be produced will be based on realistic risks and rewards for the Port and the developer and will be done prior to any Master Plan.

Carl Perron stated that the segregation of north Portway creates a wildcard in analyzing the impact of the development as does the privately owned land, but felt we still need to proceed somehow. He also stated 3 out of 4 developments in Hood River are residential. Blum said the financial modeling would incorporate the values of residential development as well as the value for parks and other uses.

IV. Research Presentations:

Jon Davies presented his research on residential and recreation in Hood River, stating the average sale price of a home in Hood River is $202,000 (handout). He wondered about affordable housing on the waterfront, that it seems to be lacking in Hood River at the present time. He discussed other recreational uses for the waterfront (handout) and shared an article from the Salt Lake Tribune (handout) showing that Hood River is a known 'outdoor play zone' that we can enhance as a "brand".

Kathie Alley presented her research and ideas on cruiseship dock areas from Alaska, Curacao, Seattle, San Diego and Maine. She also discussed the idea of a trolley (like Astoria) or jitney to shuttle people from the waterfront to downtown and back, stating that the Mt. Hood Railroad had some ideas. She also liked the idea of a farmer's co-op with shops in the vicinity of the cruisedock, and maybe an active yacht club, and more slips.

Scott Reynier stated he had talked with various Fruit Loop people around the valley and that they were very positive about a farmer's co-op on the waterfront. He also said that although there is a documented decrease in windsurfing worldwide that it is still strong here in Hood River; research should quantify the financial impact locally. Steve Gates said Hood River can embrace all recreational activities, and along with the tourism industry, can brand it the Gorge Outdoor Recreational Center.

Linda Hull will send out copies of all the research to date to the committee members.

General Retail: Dick Nafsinger (handout)

Traveler Retail: Tom Stevenson, Chris Strader

Local Retail: Steve Gates, Sherry Bohn

Office: Tom McCullough, Ken Woodrich (handout)

Residential: Jon Davies (handout), Scott Reynier

Industrial (Traditional): Tom McCullough

Industrial (Relevant): Ken Woodrich (handout), Bill Fashing

Recreation (Passive & Active): Jon Davies (handout), Steve Gates, Tom Stevenson, Sherry Bohn

Agriculture: Mike Benedict, Bill Fashing, Scott Reynier

Design Concepts (Scalability, Transportation, Parking, Affordability): Carl Perron, Kathie Alley (handout), John Gerstenberger, Richard Lee

V. Agenda Items for Next Meeting: David Blum

The committee will meet again in late January or early February after Smith and the Port execute the MOU. In the meantime, please continue to submit any research you find to the Port (Linda Hull, porthr@gorge.net) at any time, in any form, via email, photos, copies, Internet links, etc.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.