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Vol XVIV No. 4 The Official Newsletter of Tigard April 2001
Mayor's corner Important Notice: Water Rates are changing!
April is Volunteer Month! I am On February 27,2001,Tigard City Commission to purchase surplus
pleased with the number of individu- Council approved a 15%water rate water at half the cost of purchasing
als who have volunteered in the past increase for the Tigard Water Service water from other suppliers. How-
and,hopefully,will continue into the Area,effective May 1,2001.The ever,this surplus water supply is not
future. Last year,1,020 of our neigh- Tigard Water Service Area includes available in the summer. Also,the
bors contributed 21,762 hours to the cities of Durham,King City, City is discussing a potential
make life easier for all of us.Volun- about 2/3 of Tigard,and some unin- long-term contract and partnership
teers make it possible for the City to corporated areas,mostly located on with the Joint Water Commission.
accomplish more projects and to do Bull Mountain.
the work faster. Volunteers plant Other cost-cutting measures imple-
trees,shelve books,file records,paint Why is the rate increase needed at mented include delayed hiring of
fire hydrants,pick up litter,partici- this time? new staff and waiting to purchase ve-
pate on committees and serve as po- The City recently completed a com- hicle and equipment replacements.
lice reserves. prehensive water rate analysis,which Rate Schedule Effective May 1, 2001
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wed existing rates were insu
Volunteers are involved in every City showed
to pay for operations, insumain - Water usage charges,including cus-
department.The Library alone had nance,administrative and capital tomer and booster charges are as fol-
345 individuals assisting with home- ! lows:
work,research,mentoring and shely- improvement costs. A large portion
of the 15%increase is to cover the Type Current New
ing books. Recently I had the higher cost of purchasing water from Residential(RES) $1.35 $1.56*
opportunity to help by reading to a our suppliers. The majority of ( *
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group of little kids—I'm not sure who � ) y our Multi-family MUR) $1.33 $1.54
water supply,62/��,comes from the
had the most fun,the kids or me! City of Portland.On July 1,2001, Commercial(COM) $1.57 $1.81*
Many of our best ideas have come Portland will increase our rate by Industrial(IND) $1.30 $1.50*
from citizen volunteers who serve on 12.9%. Also,we anticipate a 25%in- Irrigation $1.67 $1.93*
our boards and committees. Pres- crease from the electrical utility in the Booster Charge $3.22 $3.54**
ently,we have 54 board and commit- fall of 2001.
tee members. Customer Charge $3.66 $4.00**
What is being done by the City to Billed at per 100 cubic feet(lccf)of
Thanks to all of you who have volun- keep costs down? water usage.
teered and I encourage you to con- The City of Tigard,along with other ** Per billing period.
tinue. To those of you who are wholesale water purchasers,are ne- If you have any questions regarding
thinking about volunteering,please gotiating long-term contracts with this information,please contact City
"try it,you may like it"! For more in- Portland to stabilize rates for our cus- of Tigard Utility Billing at
formation on volunteer opportuni- tomers. The City also entered into an 503-639-4171.
ties,contact Susan Koepping at interim contract with the Joint Water
(susank@&tigardor.us)or
503-639-4171,ext.460.
Jim Griffith,Mayor
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MeetingApril CIT
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Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 1312 S SW Hall Boulevard
When: Thursday, April 5, 2001, 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on Channel 22,78 or 28 at 7p.m. Replays are
shown the following Friday at7p.m.,Saturday at noon and Monday at 10 a.m. on
Channel 21 or 30 depending on your cable access.
6:30 p.m. An opportunity to meet one-on-one with staff to ask questions or discuss specific issues.
Representatives will be available from the following departments:
Administration,Community Development,Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works.
(This portion is not aired on cable.)
7:00 P.M. General Session — Aired live on Cable Channel 2 2, 7 8 or 2 8.
Announcements,updates and status reports on current activities,issues and events.
7:15 P.M. Updates. Planning and Engineering staff will provide brief updates.
➢ A Haggen Store in Tigard?
➢ School Zone/Speed Signs near Fowler Middle School
7:20 p.m. Want to know more about your community? Get Involved.
It's easy for citizens to get involved in the business of Tigard. There are many ways to get involved and
you can choose the one that's right for you! Come and learn about boards and committees,Community
Connectors,CITs,volunteer opportunities at City Hall,the Library,events or in the parks. The City has a
match for your talents and interests!
7:50 p.m. Parks System Development Charges (SDCs)
Parks SDC fees are paid on new developments and help pay for park facilities. Revisions to the current
fee structures are being proposed. Come to find out more about the proposals.
8:00 P.M. Break
8:05 P.M. Capital Improvement Program Project Budget
Come and learn staff's response to CIT-member nominations for projects and the list that will be
recommended to the Planning Commission for funding. Eligible projects include speed humps,street,
sewer,storm water,water and park improvements.
8:45 p.m. Meeting Follow-up and Evaluation
CIT members'concerns or questions on other issues. Set the May agenda.
9:00 P.M. Adjourn
Bring n friend or neighbor!
Ifyou are unable to attend and would like to ha ve your ideas included or ha ve suggestions,please contact Liz Newton
at(Iiz@ci.tigard.or.us)or 503-639-4171,ext 308.
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Library survey results Hear an update on the Washington Square
The Library received more than 2600 re-
Regional Center Implementation Plan
spospouses to a recent survey. More than
se the respondents visit the Library Metzger Park Hall,April 4, formed. The TASes are made up of
at least once a month. If the Library 5—8 p.m. interested citizens and technical staff.
on- Each TAS is addressing one of the is-
were to add hours in the future,res
p i The Washington Square Regional
dents'first choice was Friday evenings. Center Plan was approved by the sues and will forward a report to the
Their second choice was an earlier
Tigard City Council but implementa-
Task Force.
opening on Sundays. More than 75%of tion was delayed until the following At the public event we will share the
those surveyed rated the service re- issues were addressed in more detail: information we have found to date.
ceived at both the checkout desk and The public event will be held at
the reference desk to be good or excel- 1)Natural Resources 2)Parks and Metzger Park Hall,8400 SW Hem-
lent. Open Space 3)Storm Water and 4) lock,April 4,5 to 8 p.m.
Transportation
The Library also received a number of For more information,contact Julia
comments expressing concerns about The original Task Force has recon-
Hajduk at (juliaQci.tigard.or.us)at
the noise level in the building and the vened and four Technical Advisory 503-639-4171,ext.407.
size of the collection. We appreciate Subcommittees(TASes)were
these comments. Given the small size
of the Library,some of these issues are Board and Committee openings
difficult to address.
Library Board reviews the City Manager's proposed
There are plans to construct a larger li- budget,makes adjustments and
brar the near future.Hopefully,is- The City of Tigard Library Board con-
y msists of seven citizen members who sends it to the City Council for adop-
sues like noise and collection size tion. Members of this committee
would be resolved with the creation of serve four-year terms. The Library
Board advises the Cit Manager and must reside within the Tigard city
a
the new building.The New Tigard Li- y g limits.
brary Construction Committee is taking City Council regarding library poli-
the survey results into consideration as cies,budget,facilities and other needs Applications for the current openings
it explores the options for a new library of the community to provide quality will be accepted through April 30.If
building. For more information,contact library service.One member of this you are interested in applying for the
Library Director Margaret Barnes at Board may reside outside the Tigard Library Board or Budget Committee
(margaretQc1 tigard.or.us)or city limits. The function of the Li- please complete a Citizen Interest
503-639-4171. brary Board is established in the Application.Applications are avail-
Tigard Municipal Code(2.36.030). able in the lobby of City Hall,at the
Together we are making a Tigard Library and on the City
difference
Budget Committee website,www.ci.tigard.or.us,on the The Tigard Beyond Tomorrow 2000 The Budget Committee consists of "volunteer opportunities"page.
City Council and five community Questions?Please contact Volunteer
Progress report and updated goals re- members. The community members Coordinator Susan Koepping at (su-
port is available.For the first time since sanQci.ti ard.or.us
the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goals
serve three-year terms. The Commit- g )or 503-639-4171,
g y g tee meets quarterly and is usually ext.460.
were developed in 1997,the goals were I, busier in the spring. This Committee
updated during 2000. It is important to
revisit the direction for the comma- Scheduled watering saves water and helps your plants
nity's future to check validity and pro-
vide an opportunity to adjust when Landscapes can be maintained with percolating to a depth where itis no
situations have changed. The Citi- far less water than you might think! longer useable.
zen-based Vision Task Force accom- Here are some tips:
pushed the goal update with input 'II* Group plants with similar watering
received from a community-wide sur- "w In vest in agood sprinkler system needs together. Then,your watering
vey. Implementation of action plan design for uniform water distribution. system can be scheduled to water the
Sprinklers do not have to be on as different"zones-at the appropriate
steps will occur in 2001 to achieve com- long if the distribution is uniform.
times.
munity goals.
Know your soil type. Keep watering For more tips on how to save water,
Copies of the 2000 Annual Report are times short for clay soils to avoid run contact Water Quality and Conserva-
available in the library or by contacting off. Loamy soils are absorbent and tion Program Coordinator Sara Danz
Loreen Mills at (IoreenQc1 gard.or.us) can tolerate longer run times while at (sara @6 tigard.or.us)or
or 503-639-4171,ext.327. sandy soils require the shortest 503-639-4171,ext.346.
watering times to prevent water from
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News from the A - - -- -��_ -- -�- - ---- Tigard Library
1312 5 SW Hall Blvd.
Library Events Calendar Meet the authors
Celebrate National Library Week
April 1-7 National Library Week with an insider's look at the world of
April 2,9,16,23,30 8:30-10 a.m. Internet Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3) books. Two successful local writ-
April 3,10,17 5-6 p.m. Computer Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)-Puett Rm ers—David Michael Slater,author of
April 7-8:30 p.m. Creative Writing Workshop for Teens
the popular children's book Cheese
(Part 2 of 2/reg.req'd/limit 15)-Puett Rm Louise and the upcoming Jacques
April 4 7-8 p.m. Teen Idea Group-Red Rock Creek Rm and Spock,and Roland Smith,cele-
brated author of Sasquatch and The
April 5,12,19,26 8:30-10 a.m. Internet Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3) Captain's Dog:My journey with the
April 5 6-8 p.m. "Meet the Authors"-Water Bldg Aud. Lewis and Clark Tribe among oth-
April 7,14,21,28 9-10 a.m. Internet Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)-Puett Rm ers—will present the inside scoop on
April 7,14,21,28 11 a.m.-Noon Computer Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)-Puett Rm the writing process and the
ever-changing world of publishing.
April 10 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of Lifesaving hosted by Slide shows,stories,refreshments
Judith Barrington-Puett Rm and door prizes promise to make this
April 17 7-8:30 p.m. "College Saving Trusts"(Reg.req'd/limit 22)- a fun event for the whole family.
Puett Rm
April 17 7-9 p.m. "Siblings Without Rivalry"(Part 1 of 7/ Thursday,April 5,6 to 8 p.m.in the
$30-35 fee/Reg.req'd/limit 15)-Senior Center Water Building Auditorium.
April 18 7-8 p.m. Teen Book Group-Teen Area Judith Barrington to
April 19 6-8 p.m. "Ages and Stages"(Reg.req'd/limit 20)-
Town Hall host Book Club
April 19 7-8:30 p.m. Illustration Workshop for Teens(Reg.req'd/ At age 19,Barrington's parents
limit 15/part 1 of 2)-Puett Rm drowned in a boating accident. Her
April 21 10-11:30 a.m. "Spring Paper Projects"(Reg.req'd/limit 20)- memoir, Lifesaving,is about the
Town Hall three-year period following her par-
April 21 2-3:30 p.m. "Starting a Healthier Life Style"(Reg. ents'deaths when she left her home
req'd/limit 22)-Puett Rm in England to live in a small town in
April 23 6:30-8 p.m. "Starting a Healthier Life Style"(Reg.req'd/ northern Spain. Read it and discover
limit 22)-Puett Rm why the critics describe it as moving,
April 24 7-9 p.m. "7th Annual Mystery Book Night"-Puett Rm unostentatious and disarmingly
funny. Please join us for the discus-
April 25 7-9 p.m. "Siblings Without Rivalry"(Part 2 of 7/ sion hosted by the author Tuesday,
Reg.req'd/limit 15)-Puett Rm April 10,7 to 9 p.m.in the Puett
April 26 7-8:30 p.m. Illustration Workshop for Teens(Reg.req'd/ Room. New members welcome.
limit 15/part 2 of 2)-Puett Rm
April 27 7-9 p.m. Movie Night"Ferris Bueller's Day Off"(Rated Funding for this program provided by Live at
PG-13/grades 6 and up)-Town Hall the Library,an initiative of the American Li-
Mon.-Wed.
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braryAssociation with major support from the
Mon:Wed. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area Lila Wallace-Readers'DigestFund
and additional support from the AI`
ATTREIIBRAI
Some Libraryprograms require registration. National Endowment for the Arts. •
To sin up,call 503-684-6537ext 276
College Savings Trusts: a new plan for American savers
Jim Shorr,financial consultant,will host this forum on the estate and gift tax planning benefits of the new College Sav-
ings Trusts. Learn how you can establish a trust and retain control of the funds.
Tuesday,April 17,7 to 8:30 p.m.in the Puett Room.To register call 503-684-6537,ext.276.
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PARENTING CLASSES: Special events for teens
Siblings Without Rivalry Homework driving you crazy? Help Express Yourself!
Join us for a seven-week program for is available from the Tigard Library's The Tigard Library's creative arts
parents to teach skills to help siblings Homework Center,Mondays,Tues- workshops for teens continue in
get along. Based on the popular days and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 April. Made possible by a State of
books by Adele Faber and Elaine p.m.;bus transportation is available. Oregon Ready to Read Grant,this se-
Mazlish,these sessions will teach Call Wayne at 503-684-6537,ext.283 ries of writing and drawing work-
parents to help siblings deal with for more Teen Program information. shops will culminate in an all-teen
their feelings about each other. publication of original art and litera-
The program begins Tuesday, W�+dnesdaY, April ' to$ p.m. publication
Registration is required and
April 17,7 to 9 p.m.in the Tigard Se- Teen Idea Group:Teens talk about space is limited;call 503-684-6537,
nior Center,located at 8815 SW the kinds of programs and materials ext.276 to register.
O'Mara Street,and continues weekly the Library should provide.Snacks
through May 29. A fee between provided.Red Rock Creek Room. Tuesday, March 27 and Tuesday,
$30-35 will be charged for materials. Wednesday, April 18, 7 to 8 p.m. April 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.'
Some scholarships are available. Creative Writing Workshop: Poet,
Registration begins on April 1 and Teen Book Group: Teens chat with educator and psychotherapist Donna
can be done in person or by calling teens about stuff to read just for the Prinzmetal leads participants
503-684-6537,ext.276. Direct ques- fun of it. Snacks provided,so come through fun right-brain exercises to
tions about the program or how to hang out with us in the teen area. help writers connect with their
obtain a scholarship to Terri Smith at Friday, April 27, 7 to 9 p.m. voices. Puett Room.
503-684-6537,ext.271. Movie Night: Indulge those escapist Thursday, April 19 and Thursday,
Ages and Stages: Social, Emotional springtime fantasies without landing April 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
and Physical Growth yourself in detention—join us for this Illustration Workshop: Local artist
Thursday,April 19,6 to 8 p.m.in month's movie,the school-skipping and educator Suzy Kitman will help
Town Hall. Presented by Patricia classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off participants develop ideas and de-
Rush,M.S.Early Childhood Educa- (PG-13). Snack&drink provided, sign creative visual images. Puett
tion. shown on a large screen. Town Hall. Room.
This workshop will help parents un-
derstand children's behavior as they
go through stages of social,emotional �priag paper pr�ects rhmike Vo%teers!
and physical growth. Saturday,April 21,10 to April is Volunteer Recognition
11:30 a.m.in Town Hall Month. One month is not enough to
Registration begins April 1,and can thank the 200+volunteers who con-
be done in person or by calling Welcome spring by creating bright tributed time,talent and thousands of
503-684-6537,ext.276. Class size is and fun projects with paper. I hours to the library in the past year.
limited to 20 participants.This pro-
This class is for children ages six Whenever you find a book,pick up a
gram is for adults only.
years and up and their grown-up video on hold or take a class,a volun-
MysteM
ry Book Night Ilt helper. All materials are provided teer played a part of the process.
Y Y g and registration is re- From shelving to National Honor So-
Are you in search of the perfect mys- quired. Stop by the ciety projects,from video repair to
tery? Tigard Library's Seventh An- library or call reference relabeling,the Tigard Li-
brary is a more vibrant,exciting place
nual Mystery Book Night will be held ext.276. because of volunteers!
on Tuesday,April 24,7 to 9 p.m.in
the Puett Room.Find out what
Library staff members are Starting a Healthier Lifestyle
reading and recommend-
ing in this popular genre. E. Jacqueline Lerner-Aderman,Focus Northwest radio talk-show host will lead
Preview an array of new } an interactive class for men and women looking for positive lifestyle
and tantalizing titles.Door changes. Learn to avoid self-defeating behaviors and discuss the role of bal-
prizes galore and light re- anced nutrition and exercise. Wear comfortable clothing. Call 503-684-6537,
freshments round out the eve- ext.276 to reserve a spot in one of the two classes.
ping. Seating is limited,so come Saturday,April 21,2 to 3:30 p.m.or Monday,April 23,6:30 to 8 p.m.in the
early to reserve a spot! Puett Room.
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Oregon SOLV-IT clean up day Meeting change
On Saturday,April 21, 9 a.m.To Gaarde off Hwy 99,turn right on The Tri-Met Board of Directors meet-
1 p.m.the City of Tigard will once 115th and park on the street just ing,originally scheduled for March
again join communities and organiza- beyond Genesis Loop. 28,has been postponed to April 4,
tions throughout Oregon for SOLV-IT ■ Painting fire hydrants and curbs 9 a.m.at Tigard City Hall,Town Hall.
—a statewide cleanup day.Tigard ac- If you're good with a paint brush, The Board will review the proposed
tivities will include: this could be the job for you. First September 2001 Annual Service Plan,
■ Englewood Park—Continue the we brush away the dirt and loose budget,fares and other items. The
long-range plan for this park by paint and then apply a new coat of public comment period for Septem-
removing invasive species; yellow paint. You'll see the ber service changes ends March 16.
primarily blackberries. As the difference a good coat of paint
invasive species are cleared, will do for the hydrants and Comments can be faxed to Tri-Met,
additional native trees and shrubs curbs. Dry weather is required so Transportation
or mailed to Tri-Met
can be planted to restore habitat if it's been raining,we will have to Transportation Planning,4012 SE
17th,Portland.,OR 97202.
and improve the riparian area. postpone this job for another day.
Volunteers will meet on But don't stay home;come and
Springwood Drive where it help in the parks. Congratulations to Diane
intersects the Park. (Take 121st Parke and Kristie Peerman
Ave.off Scholls Ferry Rd.,turn Sponsoring organizations,including r
east on Springwood.)Wear long Portland General Electric,Waste Employees of the Month for
sleeves and long pants to protect Management,Metro Regional Ser- March 2001 !
yourself from thorns and bring vices and Thriftway,will provide Diane joined the City as a Permit
gloves. drinking water,safety glasses,bags, Technician/Planning-Engineering in
dumpsters,etc.,to assist volunteers
■ Derry Dell Creek near 115th and as we make Oregon a better place to September 2000. Kristie started with
Genesis Loop—We will continue live. the City in March 1998 as an Admin-
moving down the creek removing istrative Specialist and began her cur-
invasive plants and debris and For more information or to sign-up i rent position also as a Permit
preparing more area for later for one of the above projects,please Technician/Planning-Engineering in
planting of native trees,shrubs contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan August 1999. Both employees work
and ferns. It's a big job and Koepping at (susank@ci.tigard.or.us), for the Department of Community
thanks to joint efforts of or 503-639-4171,ext.460. Your help Development.
volunteers and staff,we're is needed! You'll likely see them at the front
making good progress! Take counter in City Hall,which is where
they do most of their work. They in-
Tigard Safety Town teract with the public on all types of
Safety Town'sEngineering,Planning and general
fun activities teach children about safety using speakers,pup- i development issues. Comments from
pets,music and hands-on activities. Engineering staff,Planning staff,
Registration:Saturday,April 7,9 a.m. Registration is first open to Tigard Resi- Community Development adminis-
dents at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall. Cost: $40 per child trative co-workers and many others
attest to how helpful Diane and
Who:For children(at least 4 years old by January 1,2001,and not older than 6 Kristie have been to the public and
years). Parent(s) or legal guardian(s)must register the child. Be prepared to co-workers. They have been credited
provide proof of age(birth certificate),proof of address,medical information, with establishing a remarkable,
doctor's telephone number and insurance policy numbers. easygoing rapport with the public
When: June 29-July 2 at Mary Woodward Elementary School. Sessions run and staff. Their customer service
from 9-11:20 a.m.and noon-2:20 p.m. skills are exceptional,and they pres-
ent a positive image for the City.
More Information:Contact Robin Gensler at 503-590-5120. Their suggestions for improvements
are valuable.
Tigard High Band rummage sale Congratulations Diane and Kristie!
Join in on Saturday,April 7 from 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.at the Tigard Water
Building (corner of Hall and Burnham). For more information call the THS
Band Boosters at 503-246-0545 or 503-590-7969 or 503-624-7746.
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Planting trees in City considers changes to Parks System
Tigard Development charge on new development
Since July 2000,the Parks Division
has planted trees and shrubs The City of Tigard has completed an charge for apartments would increase
throughout Tigard. The staff has updated Parks System Development from$540 to$850 per unit. The
done this planting in City parks, Charge(SDC)Study and is consider- charge for non-residential develop-
greenways and open spaces.The goal mg changes to the fee schedule. The ment would increase from$49 per
is to increase the tree can- SDC was last revised in 1996 and is employee to$116 per employee.
opy in the City with na- the City's main funding source for
� park land acquisitions and im- A public hearing on the Parks Study
tive species of trees and consideration of a resolution to
and shrubs where provements.
adopt the new fees is tentatively
possible. However, Oregon statutes provide local scheduled for 7:30 p.m.,April 10,in
some planting sites governments the authority to the Town Hall at City Hall, 13125 SW
pose harsh-growing assess SDCs on new develop- Hall Blvd.,Tigard.
conditions and staff "
ment. The SDCs can be used If you have questions about the Park
has found some alter ' for various infrastructure
native non-native needs,such as roads and SDC Study or the fee adoption pro-
trees and shrubs that parks. cess,please contact City Planner
adapt more successfully to Duane Roberts at
the urban environment. Some of the The Parks SDC is collected on (duane@ci.tigard.or.us)or
planting sites include: new development at the time of a 503-639-4171,ext.347.
building permit application. Under
Greenway adjacent to 113th Place the proposed fee schedule,the charge
The Parks crew planted nine Douglas for a single family house would in-
fir from$1,050 to$1,640. The
fir and three incense cedar trees next
to Summer Creek.
Redistricting — Reapportionment...
Slope on the western side of Give Your Input!
Northview Park p
Parks crew planted approximately What: The Legislature is responsible Thursdays,3-3:30 p.m.—Senate Com-
one acre with 705 native tree and for redrawing legislative and con- mittee on Rules and Redistricting
shrub seedlings. The species in- i gressional district boundaries. The
eluded Ponderosa pine,Douglas fir, Legislative Committee responsible Written testimony:
Oregon ash,baldhip rose, for this process is collecting informa- *Craig Allen,Committee Adminis-
thimbleberry,snowberry and Oregon tion about how legislative and con- trator,Senate Rules and Redistricting,
grape. The site was a challenge,but gressional district lines should be 900 Court St.NE,Rm 333 State
the plants chosen should do well. moved. Capitol,Salem,OR 97301,Phone:
Another 100 Douglas fir seedlings 503-986-1763
were planted in greenways adjacent Criteria: The criteria include contigu-
to Gaarde Street close to the Green- ity,equal population,use of existing *Cara Filsinger,Committee Adminis-
field intersection. Staff is hoping for geographic or political boundaries, trator House Rules,Redistricting and
more rain! not dividing communities of interest, Public Affairs,900 Court St.NE,Rm
and connection by transportation. 332 State Capitol,Salem,OR 97301,
Cook Park (More information on criteria can be Phone:503-986-1627
found at the internet web site:
Twenty trees were planted. You may wwwdeg.state.or.us/ors1188.htm4.
have noticed that we have also re-
moved some dead or hazardous When: Public testimony can be either
treesin person or in writing. Time has
been set aside each week:
Parks staff will be planting more trees
and shrubs throughout Tigard. If i Wednesdays, 1:30—2 p.m.—House
you know of areas that could be Committee on Rules,Redistricting f
planted,contact City Forester Matt and Public Affairs k
Stine at (mstineQci.tigard.or.us)or
503-639-4171,ext.423.
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Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month:
➢
Hear—da—nup-d---ate from Tualatin ➢ Received the final report ➢ Held a joint meeting with the
Valley Fire&Rescue on the recommendations from the Library Board.
Bonita Villa Apartment Fire. Summer Lake Task Force. ➢ Discussed policy on annexation.
➢ Heard a follow-up report on ➢ Considered an Intergovernmental ➢ Heard an update on Cook Park
sidewalk maintenance and Agreement with Unified expansion plans.
responsibilities on major Sewerage Agency to fund a
collectors. portion of the Healthy Streams ➢ Heard information on progress
Programs. toward Transportation System
Plan Adoption.
Future Council Agenda Items:
* Administer Oath of Office to newly * Update on Washington Square * Joint Water Commission Meeting
elected Mayor. Regional Plan Schedule. and Intergovernmental
* Award contracts for construction of * Update on Photo Radar. Agreement regarding a
reservoir.
Dartmouth Street improvements and * Joint Meeting with the
award contract for construction on * Meeting with Senator Ryan
Tigard/Tualatin School District.
Kable Street. Deckert and Representative Max
* Joint Meeting with the New Tigard Williams.
* Public Hearing–Parks System Library Construction Committee.
Development Charges Schedule.
For additional information or if you have any questions about any of the items listed above,please contact City Recorder Cathy
Wheatley at 503-639-4171,ext.309.A copy of Council packet information can be found at the Library for the last six months.
Audio and videotape recordings of most meetings are also available at the Library.
All meetings are held at Tigard City Hall--13125 SW Hall Boulevard,unless noted.
Meeting dates are tentative.To confirm a date or agenda topics,please call City Hall at 503-639-4171.
The Tigard City Council meetings are City Council: Library Board: Intergovernmental
cable cast live at 7:30 p.m.on the April 10*,17,24* Puett Room-TPL Water Board:
second and fourth Tuesdays of the
month on Channel 22.Replays air at May 8*,15,22* 2nd Thurs.,7 p.m. 2nd Wed.,5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.and 1 a.m.on Thursday and 6:30 p.m.unless otherwise Planning Commission: Tigard Water Building
10 a.m.,7 p.m.and 1 a.m.on Friday posted lst&3rd Mon.,unless a 8777 SW Burnham
(following the second and fourth *Cable cast Meeting
Tuesdays)on Channel 21. holiday,7:30 p.m.
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