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Cityscape 2001-12 Visit our Web Site: www.ci.tigard.or.us Hill nnnri ■■■ X111111 ■■■11111 rinnn - �■■� 1111i nnnn C T I YSCAP Vol. XVIV No. 12 The Official Newsletter of Tigard December 2001 Mayor's corner � * 40V911*N%V-.9110 I hope everyone took time to consider those things to be thankful for on The City of Tigard, Tigard Central Business District Thanksgiving Day. Holiday shop- Association, Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce, and ping season is upon us,so please be Tigard/Tualatin School District invite you and your family to patient in those crowds! attend the community We are putting together a Skateboard Tree Lighting Celebration! Park Task Force,chaired by Rich Carlson,a past School Board member When: 7 p.m., Friday, November 30 and local attorney. The Task Force Where: Liberty Park on Main Street will determine the ideal size,location Cnote new Zocation!� and how to pay for such a facility. Program highlights: Children may visit Mr. and We have some good examples of Songs performed by Mary Mrs. Santa Claus who will parks that are finished and heavily Woodward be escorted by the used in Tualatin,Newberg,Portland Second Grade Tigard Police and Salem. StudentsULUL Department and No,I'm not a skater! In my day a Holiday the Tualatin skate board was a set of metal wheels Greetings from Mayor Valley Fire & under a small board,which was a lot Griffith Rescue District! of fun at the time! I just might try a Lighting of the tree and the Sing-Along Caroling skateboard if we are able to open a fa- cility of our own in the future. star on top!! Refreshments Served We are looking for young skaters and adults who would like to assist in de �V*ot A - veloping a park. If you would like to be involved,please contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Koepping at susank&i.tigard.or.us or Cit awarded federal k rant 503-639-4171,ext.460. y parg The City of Tigard was awarded The octagonal-shaped shelter will ex- Happy Holidays! $21,000 in federal funding assistance pand recreational opportunities at the toward the cost of constructing a cov- park and will provide shade and rain ered picnic shelter in Woodard Park. protection to park-goers. The facility An arched-beam picnic shelter was will be available year-round and ac- one of the improvements identified in cessible to people with disabilities. the Woodard Park Master Plan For more information,contact Park Jim Griffith,Mayor adopted by the City in 1999. Supervisor Steve Martin at Steve&i.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext.398. December CIT Notice Meeting ACCI GrassrootsCIT-Citizen Involvement Team ,. l w Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 1312 5 SW Hall Boulevard When: Thursday, December 6, 2001, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on Channel 22, 78 or 28 at 7 p.m. Replays are shown the following Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at noon and Monday at 10 a.m.on Channel 21 or 30 depending on your cable access. cc 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 on Cable Channel 2 2, 7 8 or 2 B. 7:20 p.m. Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Come and learn how this technology can enhance our water supply and hear about the pilot project now under way. 7:3 5 p.m. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) This is your chance to nominate projects to be included in the CIP budget for the coming year. Speed humps,sidewalks,street,sewer,water,storm water improvements and park facilities are all eligible for consideration. 8:00 p.m. Break 8:05 P.M. Proposed Bull Mountain Annexation Study Update Hear a status report on the study and learn about opportunities to provide input. 8:20 P.M. Plans for Future Open Space View the City's park system master plan and learn about the possibilities for additional open space. 8:40 p.m. Member Questions and Issues 8:40 p.m. Meeting Follow-up 8:5 5 P.M. Set Next Agenda 9:00 P.M. Adjourn Bring a friend or neighbor! If you are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or have suggestions,please contact Liz Newton at liz@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext. 308. - 2 - Volunteers and parks New garbage hauling and collection rates begin on crews are tending your January 1, 2002 parks Volunteers planted trees,rhododen- Pride Disposal and Miller's Sanitary Service will begin charging new rates for drons and native plants at Cook Park garbage collection and disposal services on January 1,2002. The new rates on National Make a Difference Day, Were approved by the Tigard City Council at its October 23 meeting. The October 27,2001. The volunteers also new rates apply only to Pride Disposal and Millers Sanity Service customers cleared blackberries and other heavy Within Tigard's city limits. undergrowth to open up the area for A citizen-based Solid Waste Work Group had been working with the City native species. The parks crew will over the last few months reviewing rates and other solid waste issues. The use wood chips from public works need for the rate review and rate adjustments was due to changes in the solid projects to mulch around plants. waste industry. These changes were the result of recent court decisions and Thanks to all who assisted! were influenced by Metro's consideration of an increase in the tip fee that haulers pay to dump waste at transfer stations in the area. In addition,no The parks division is busy removing rate adjustments have been made since 1995 and the cost of delivering service leaves in all the parks. Here area has increased substantially since then. few projects completed recently: • The installation of a memorial The citizen group also recommended that the City continue sup- bench donated by the Mason and porting recycling efforts so that the amount of waste actually go- McCormick families in memory of ing to the landfill can be reduced even further. Warren and Rosemary Koehler. y li; The majority of residential customers will be paying an additional • The dedication of Sorg Memorial $1.60 per month. A copy of the new rates is available on the Rhododendron Garden was City's website at www.ci.tigard.onus. recently approved by the City Council. In November,30 plants were added and more Congratulations to Sara Danz, our November improvements will occur this Employee of the Month! month. • The sports fields at Cook Park Sara started working with the City in March 2001 as Water Quality Conservation Program Coordinator. In her role,Sara educates wa- ter customers about how to conserve water. Conservation efforts • New sports fields were completed. certainly paid off last summer. Last year our population grew by For information about your parks, 3.5%,yet our peak summer water-use day was 11.6 million gal- contact Park Supervisor Steve Martin lons,which was down from 13.09 gallons from the summer before! at steve@ci.tigard.or.us or Sara has developed a wide range of creative methods to spread the 503-639-4171,ext.398. 4A& City's conservation message:billboards,refrigerator magnets, school visits,attending Citizen Involvement Team meetings and distributing information in neighborhoods. Sara's community ed- ucation efforts have resulted in an adequate water supply for all our water service customers. Great job Sara! Summerlake Park community workshop To date,three workshops have been To generate more citywide involve- will be presented to the Planning held to discuss future plans for ment in the preparation of the Commission in February. The Summerlake Park. Contributions Summerlake Master Plan,another Planning Commission will make rec- from workshop participants will be workshop will be held in December. ommendations to the City Council, used in the creation of the which will consider adopting the m Sumerlake Master Plan. Ideas have When: Wed.,December 5,7-9 p.m. Plan in March,2002. For more infor- included adding an elementary-age Where: Tigard Water Building Au- mation,contact Parks and Facilities playground,a maintenance building, ditorium,8777 SW Burnham Street Manager Daniel Plaza at informal play fields,a fenced area for daniel@ci.tigard.onus or. unleashed dogs to run and play, Information will be available and 503-639-4171,ext 399. pathways that will also accommo- comments will be sought. Please date those who have disabilities,a take advantage of this opportunity water play feature and parking. and provide your input. The Plan - 3 - Lofe- News from the Tigard Library 13 125 SW Hall Blvd. LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR Parenting classes December 4 2-4 p.m. "My Child Only Eats Cookies!" My Child Only Eats Cookies! (Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Addressing" • Needs of Children Dece - December 5 7-8 p.m. Teen Idea Group-Red Rock Creek Rm Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2 to 4 p.m. December 6 7-9 p.m. "How to Deal with Holiday Stress in Your Puett Room Family"(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm You can lead a child to the table but December 8 1:30-4 p.m. "When I'm in Charge" you can't make them eat! We all (Ages 8-11/$15 fee/Reg.req'd./ know that it is important for children Call 503-284-0011,ext.156)-Town Hall to eat a wide variety of December 8,15 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Baby Sitter's Training Course nutritious foods to grow (Ages 11 and up/$30 fee/Reg.req'd/ and stay healthy. Learn r Call 503-284-0011,ext.156)-Town Hall some great strategies on how to have fun and in- December 14 4-7 p.m. Holiday Open House and Harpist Ann troduce a healthy diet at Cullens-Puett Rm. the same time December 15 2-3 p.m. "Creating Comics"(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm How to Deal with Holiday Stress in December 19 1-2 p.m. 4th Annual Mitten Tree Event Your Family December 24 5 p.m. Library closes early—Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec. 6, 7 to 9 p.m. December 25 Library closed-Christmas Puett Room Holidays can be stressful,with finan- December 28 2-3:30 p.m. Free Movie Matinee,Shrek(PG)-Town Hall cial considerations,time conflicts, December 31 5 p.m. Library closes early-New Year's Eve children's needs and family dynamics Mon-Thurs 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area contributing to the stress levels. (until Dec.20) Learn hassle-free ways to enjoy the holidays. Sponsored by the Family and Community For more information on Library programs,visit our web site at Development Faculty of the OSUExtension www.ci.tigard.or.us Service of Washington County. Registration is required. All Library programs are free,unless stated otherwise. Some Library programs require registration. To sign up,call 503-684-6537,ext.276 Petroglyph rubbings Winter Toddler Time sign-up is changing! in the Library The Tigard Branch of the American Telephone and walk-in registration Session One: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Association of University Women for Winter Toddler Time will begin Monday,Jan.7,14,and 28 (AAUW)sponsored the works of Monday,December 10. You may sign local artist and longtime Tigard res- up for ONE four-week session. Each Session Two: 10 to 10:30 a.m. ident,Evelyn J.Nokes. A number Monday,we will explore the impor- Monday,Feb.4,11,and 25 of her rubbings of petroglyphs and tance of play and its direct relation- To register,call Terri at 503-684-6537, pictographs from all over the world ship to developing literacy skills. For ext.271,or come to the Library. will be on display at the Library in toddlers age 24-36 months and their December. Her travels in pursuit of adult caregiver. There will be no regular storytime in rock art have taken her to Baja Cali- December. Programs will resume in fornia,Guam,British Columbia and January. most western states. -4- Babysitter training Proposed new library news Babysitter's Training Course: Hundreds of citizens have shared Questions,are also available at the Saturday,Dec.8 and Saturday,Dec. their ideas and shaped the vision for City's website www.ci.tigard.onus. 15,9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Town Hall. a new Tigard library. As this process Do you have questions or ideas Presented by the American Red continues,everyone is invited to take Cross for participants ages 11 and art. about the proposed new library. up;$30 fee.Students should bring p Are you interested in participating pencil,paper,and a lunch or snack. Information about analysis,recom- in community-wide discussions to For more information or to register mendations and conceptual designs assist with development of a master call Vanessa Embly at 503-284-0011, are available in many formats and at plan for the recommended prop- ext.156. many locations. An architectural erty?Input about the new library model of the proposed library is on can be given at the Library,online, When I'm in Charge:Saturday, display at the Li- or through a sur- Dec.8,130 to 4 p.m. Town Hall. brary. The citizen vey/questionnaire.Re- An American Red Cross class for New Library Con- sponses to inquiries children ages 8-11;$15 fee.Parents struction Committee \ will be posted at City are invited to attend the last recommended a siteO \ Hall,the Library,and half-hour of class to watch a video and an aerial GIS 0 O online.Community that reviews the topics discussed. photo of the prop- meetings will be sched- For more information or to registererty can be seen in \ uled in early 2002. Call Vanessa Embly at the lobby of the 503-284-0011 ext. 156. � Members of the New Library and at City Construction Commit- Hall. tee are available to Detailed information is offered on speak with neighborhood groups, Stuff to do for Teens fact sheets and brochures available at local associations and civic groups. the Library. Library history and the To schedule a presentation about The Tigard Library's Homework latest information about the project, the project,contact Library Director Center offers free tutoring and home- including conceptual drawings of the Margaret Barnes at work help to middle and high school new library and Frequently-Asked- margaret&i.tigard.or.us or students. Open Mondays—Thurs- 503-639-4171,ext.263. days,4 to 6 p.m.(closed Dec.24-Jan.3 for winter break). Bus transportation to the Library is available from Seasonal events Tigard middle schools. A matinee showing of Shrek over The 4th Annual Mitten Tree Wednesday,Dec.5,7 to : p.m. winter break! Event! Red Rock Creek Room Free Movie! A special winter break Donate a NEW pair of mittens, Teen Idea Group: Join this growing matinee showing of the hit animated scarf,hat or other item of warm group of teens(grades 6-12),and let feature Shrek (PG). Mike Myers, clothing to decorate the Mitten us know what kinds of media,books, Eddie Murphy,Cameron Diaz and Tree. Deliver your donations in and programs you would like to see John Lithgow contribute their vocal person and hang them on the tree, at your library! Snacks,laughter and talents to this hilariously located in the Puett Room through- good company provided. fractured fairy tale for out the month of December. At all ages. Snack and the end of the month drink provided,shown donations will go to the Puett Room on a large screen.Fri- Good Neighbor Center, "Creating Comics"Workshop: day,Dec.28,2 to 3:30 which offers assistance to Comic book artist Steve Leiber p.m. Town Hall. the homeless in Washington (Whiteout,Batman:Turning Point) Holiday Open House! County. Please join us for the Mit- You are invited to a holiday open ten Tree Celebration,Wednesday, Mit- presents a free drawing workshop. Y p Learn how comics are made,pencil to house at the Tigard Public Library. Dec.19,1 to 2 p.m. Puett Room. Friday,Dec.14 4 to 7 m. Come Enjoy wonderful winter stories, publication. Bring your own draw- Y� � p• ings to share and discuss. Open to all visit the Library,listen to Harpist decorate the tree and warm up with in grades 6-12,but space is limited Ann Cullens,have a cookie and take refreshments. and registration is required. a look at the model for the proposed new library. - 5 - Winter water conservation Now that winter is here,we should • Keep a bottle of cold water in the • In Europe,on average,a person turn our attention from conserving refrigerator for drinking instead of uses 40 gallons of water per day. In water outdoors to conserving water running the water until it gets cold. the United States,a person uses inside. In Tigard,a family of four two to three times as much • Defrost frozen food without typically consumes 300 gallons a day. running water over the packages. (approximately 75-150 gallons). By cutting down on your family's • A leaking tap producing one drop water consumption,you can make a • Rinse vegetables in a filled sink difference. instead of running water. per second wastes 2400 gallons per year. Below are 10 ways you can save wa- Some good reasons to save water: . Water conservation reduces ter indoors: • Over the last 20 years water wastewater treatment and energy • Check faucets and pipes for leaks. demand has increased by 30 use. • Check your toilet for leaks. percent. • Saving water now delays the need • There are places in the United for buildingcostly new supply • Take a shorter shower and install States experiencing dire water y pp y water-saving showerheads. p g facilities to support our growing g shortages.Ex Experts predict that p p population. • Take baths. A bath in a partially some states could run out of water filled tub uses less water than all by 2020. • Water conservation protects fish but the shortest showers. and other wildlife. • Numerous rivers of the world have • Turn off the water while brushing been depleted. This has had severe • Saving water means saving money your teeth. consequences on the environment on your utility bills. • Rinse razors with short blast or by and ecology of water systems. To receive a free 2002 calendar,de- swishing it in a partially filled sink. • Approximately 40 percent of the picting local children's water conser- world's population depends on vation artwork,contact Sara Danz at • Run only full loads in the washing water flowing from another Sara@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, machine and dishwasher. country. ext.346. Calendar supplies are lim- ited. • Groundwater is now threatened by shortages and contamination. Pruning young trees Young trees should pruned to: bark on the underside of branch. If occurs because the tree is trying to • Improve branch structure. the branch is too large to support replace lost leaf surface to increase • Maintain the tree's health. with one hand,used the three-cut its food supply. This combination method: of fast growth and a weak • Clear lines of sight. 1.Cut the underside of the branch, attachment to the tree can create a • Provide safe passage along 4 to 6 inches out from the branch hazard. sidewalks and streets. collar(further out for larger • Allow two to three seasons to pass When pruning,some basic knowl- limbs). before pruning the crown again. edge is important: 2.Cut outside of the first cut be- • Leaving lower branches will • Know the tree's natural form. ginning on the top of the branch. increase the tree's taper and Avoid imposing an unnatural form Saw through the branch and a improve the tree's stability. that can be unsightly and short stub will be left. . Trees should be pruned usually unhealthy for the tree. 3.Cut to remove the stub,making mid-fall through winter when • Don't cut into the main stem when the cut just outside of the branch dormant. However,certain species removing branches. collar. should be pruned at specific times • Do not use"wound dressing'on • Limit the amount of leaf-surface of the year. Your local nursery can the cut area as there is no evidence removal to 15-20%in one growing advise you of the ideal times to that this is beneficial. season.Always maintain live prune your specific types trees. • Make sure your pruning shears are branches on at least two-thirds of If you have any questions or would sharp enough to cut evenly the tree's total height.Taking away like further information,please con- without tearing the bark. If you are too much of the leaf surface can tact City Forester Matt Stine at using a saw,support the branch "starve the tree"and encourage mstine@ci.tigard.or.us or with one hand to avoid tearing the sucker growth. Sucker growth 503-639-4171,ext.423. - 6- SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS IN TIGARD City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions being contemplated in Tigard or its Urban Growth Area. Plans are only in preliminary stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the City of Tigard. Plans have not been final- ized. It is possible that development will not occur immediately. If the applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood meet- ing will be scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made with the City. Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners within 500 feet of the proposed development. If you have any questions on a project,please call 503-639-4171 to reach the appropriate city staff member. PROPOSAL#I-Tentative Project Name:"Un-Named" PROPOSAL#3 -Tentative Project Name:"Un-Named" Subject: Subdivision of approximately 1.65 acres into approxi- Subject: Subdivision of approximately 10.14 acres into approxi- mately 7 lots mately 46 lots Zoning: R-7,5,000 square foot lots Zoning: R-7,5,000 square foot lots Location: 14125 SW Fern Street;South of Walnut St.,northeast Location: South side of SW Bull Mountain Road,south of SW of Ascension Dr. 164th Avenue(Adjacent to Meyers Farm Subdivision) Contacts: Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Larry Hultquist 503-598-5742 Developer/Applicant: Tom Weber 503-970-3241 Applicant's Engineer: N/A Applicant's Engineer: Bill McMonagle/McMonagle& City Staff. Brad Kilby,Mathew Scheidegger,Brian Rager Associates 503-639-3453 i City Staff: Brad Kilby,Mathew Scheidegger,Brian Rager 6 so z 0 91 w SIT 3 O a - 7T IT-7 FR PROPOSAL#Z -Tentative Project Name: Barrows Triangle PROPOSAL#4 -Tentative Project Name: Hawk's Beard Townhomes Subject: Subdivision/Planned Development of approximately Subject: Subdivision/Planned Development of an 1.36 acres to develop approximately 17 townhomes approximately 3.5 acre portion of a 14.24 acre site to develop ap- Zoning: R-25,1,480 square foot lots;PD,Planned Development proximately 65 townhomes Overlay Zoning: R-25,1,480 square foot lots;PD,Planned Development Location: 13818 SW Barrows Road;Off of Barrows Road,east of Overlay SW 135th Avenue Location: Off of SW Scholls Ferry Road at the intersection of SW Contacts: Hawks Beard and SW 130th Avenue Developer/Applicant: Mike Miller 360-750-0399 Contacts: Applicant's Engineer: MGH Associates,Inc./Tom Secolo Developer/Applicant: Steve Roper/SR Design 503-469-1213 360-750-0399 Applicant's Engineer: Lamoine Eiler Architecture Planning City Staff. Mathew Scheidegger and Brian Rager LLC 503-226-1145 City Staff. Brad Kilby and Brian Rager 1 K" R� G 'v 0 p � C PERRL n GA SGNG 5 W IT Q SIT c� 5 7 Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month: ➢ Heard an update on the police ➢ Reviewed an update on the Fanno ➢ Reviewed the progress on the City's consolidation survey results. Creek Trail. new web site. ➢ Appointed Bret A.Johnson as Tree ➢ Finalized formation of Sanitary ➢ Reviewed the final draft of the Board member and Brooks Gaston as Reimbursement District No.18 to Transportation System Plan. a Tree Board alternate. install sewers at SW Walnut Street ➢ Heard an update on the Tri-Met ➢ Entered into a loan agreement with and SW 121st Avenue. Action Plan. the Oregon Economic and ➢ Reviewed a report on maintenance of ➢ Reviewed sponsorship agreements Community Development Merestone Pond(SW 121st Avenue). with the Balloon Festival,Broadway Department for improvements to ➢ Discussed the sidewalk maintenance Rose,and 4th of July event Cook Park. program. organizers. Future Council Agenda Items: * Present a report on the National * Hear a proposal on a bond measure for * Appoint Planning Commission League of Cities Conference. new library construction. members. * Hear an update from the Tigard * Evaluate and consider a local * Hear a proposal on a regional Central Business District Association. improvement district on Wall Street. drinking water agency. 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 on the City's web site at zazaw.ci.tigard.or.us or at the library.Audio and video tape recordings of most meetings are also available at the library. 6"M"trf &&W�4U 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 second and fourth Tuesdays of the December 11 ,18** Puett Room-TPL Water Board: month on Channel 22.Replays air at January 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 . (following the second and fourth * p 1st&3rd Mon.,unless a 8777 SW Burnham Tuesdays)on Channel 21. 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