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Cityscape 2002-01 Visit our Web Site: www.ci.tigard.or.us Hill nnnrr 11m rinnn ■■■ X111111 ■■■11111 rinnry - �■■� 1111i nnnn C T YSCAP Vol. XX No. 1 The Official Newsletter of Tigard January 2002 Mayor's Corner Special Invitation? I hope all of you had a safe and de- First Council Meeting of 2002 lightful holiday season. I'm looking January 8 - 7:3 O p.m. forward to 2002,and am proud of the Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard accomplishments made in 2001: • State of the City Address by Mayor Griffith •Cook Park to be finished sooner Executive Summary by City Manager Monahan than anticipated,with most 2001 Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Vision Report improvements completed before the This meeting will be cablecast live on Channel 22. Balloon Festival in June. Replays will air on Channel 21 at 7 p.m.,1 a.m.on January 10 •Another section of Fanno Creek and 10 a.m.,7 p.m.and 1 a.m.on January 11. Trail was opened and we are working on a section east of The Bull Mountain Annexation Study - Open House Tiedeman. •The SW 121st and Walnut The City of Tigard recently com- of annexation.Additional questions intersection and the extension of pleted The Bull Mountain Annex- raised by the study will be addressed SW Gaarde to Walnut Street were ation Study.Staff conducted this through discussions with residents completed. study to help Bull Mountain residents and the City. and City Council determine the feasi- The Bull Mountain Annexation Stud •Many new trees were planted. bility of annexation. At its November y 27 meeting,the Council reviewed the can be found on the City's web site at •The commuter rail project was g, www.ci.tigard.or.us.A reference approved at all levels. study and indicated they wanted to pp meet with Bull Mountain residents copy is available at the Tigard Li- Issues facing us in 2002 include: before deciding how to pro- brary and City Hall.The study can •A potential new library? ceed. also be purchased for$5 at Thursday, January 31 City Hall. •Is there a realistic way to improve Although not de- 7 p.m. The City has sched- the traffic in our City. signed to make a Fowler Middle School uled another meet- •How can werovide drinking recommendation 10865 SW Walnut St. P g ing with Bull water to our customers over the on annexation,the stud does provide answers Mountain residents for long-term? y p Thursday,January 31,2002,7 p.m.,at to questions posed by Bull Mountain Fowler Middle School. If you would • Will the Bull Mountain area be residents at a meeting last July.It also annexed? like to be involved in the annexation compares existing service levels and These issues will require public input projected service levels based is City discussion,please plan to attend the and well thought-out decisions. January 31 open house or contact the standards.The City's cost of provid- in additional services such as law City's Bull Mountain Hotline at Have a great new year and plan to g 503-639-4171,ext.648.To find out get involved in your community! enforcement,parks,sewer,water,city about additional opportunities to planning,street improvements,and comment on the annexation concept, street maintenance was also evalu- check the City's web site and future ated. The Study represents only the Jim Griffith,Mayor first step in this collaborative analysis editions of Cityscape. Notice January ACCI CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots ,.rhood-Based l w Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 131 Z 5 SW Hall Boulevard When: Thursday, January 3, 2002, 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 atnoon and Monday at10a.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. Proposed New Library Come and find out about the plans for the proposed new library and how you can get involved and provide input. 7:50 p.m. Fanno Creek Regional Trail Bob Bothman,Chair of the Metro Fanno Creek Trail Working Group,will present an overview of the Fanno Creek trail system. 8:00 p.m. Break 8:1'5 p.m. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Engineering staff will report on the suggestions made at the last CIT meeting and will present the list of recommended projects that will be considered by the Planning Commission. Learn how you can be involved in the next phase of the process. 8:40 p.m. Member Ouestions and Issues 8:50 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 ha ve your ideas included or have suggestions,please contact Liz Newton at liz@citigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext.308. - 2 - Olympic Torch Run in Tigard! Holiday tree recycling The Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay,presented by Coca-Cola and Chev- Give a gift to the environment by re- rolet,began in Atlanta,Georgia on December 4. This 65-day,13,000-mile cycling your holiday tree this year. journey through 46 states will arrive in Tigard on January 22,2002,at ap- There are several non-profit and char- proximately 4 p.m. Tigard Police will escort the runners through Tigard itable organizations that are collecting during this busy time(rush hour!)of day. If you'd like to cheer the runners and recycling trees as fund-raisers. as they traverse our City,the route will be as follows(coming from Tualatin): If you choose to have your garbage hauler recycle your holiday tree dur- Durham Road to Hall Boulevard ing January,please use the following to McDonald to Pacific Highway preparation guidelines so the haulers to Main Street to Pacific Highway can take the trees to the recycling pro- Coca-Cola will sponsor a celebration at the Tigard Fred Meyer on Pacific cessor. Highway before the Relay heads out to the City of Portland. Mayor Griffith * Trees(6 feet or smaller)can be will attend as a special guest. For more information on the Torch Relay,con- placed at the curb instead of the tact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at cathy@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, yard debris cart,the same day as ext.309. regular yard debris pickup. This will be Tiny Tykes Indoor Play Park Thank you, Boy Scouts! collected at no additional cost for A parent-supervised play park co-op During the recent heavy rains,the your first tree. for children up to age 5. Public Works Storm and There will be a fee Wastewater staff had used all the for additional yard Hours: Weekdays 9:30-11:30 am stockpiled sandbags and needed to debris materials set Location: Tigard United Methodist replenish the supply quickly. Boy out with the tree. Church Gymnasium Scout troop#843 donated their time * No tinsel,tree stands or other on a Saturday morning and stepped New Term Beginning February!! forward to fill nearly 600 sandbags. added material. Call Tigard Recreation Association's Thank you troop#843 for your * Trees over 6 feet tall need to be cutin half. information line at 503-524-8794 for speedy response and hard work. registration information. * Flocked trees can also be recycled at curbside in Tigard. Signs, Signs, everywhere... * Greens from wreaths and swags can be recycled in the yard debris The City of Tigard has a sign code to �° cart. Remember to remove all • eliminate clutter by limiting the number,size and location of signs metal and tinsel. • make signs legible by regulating size and location If you wish to have a non-profit or charitable organization pick up your • protect pedestrians and drivers by maintaining safe vision clearances near tree,place your tree out on a day sidewalks,traffic control devices,and at driveway and street corners other than your regularly scheduled Signs are never allowed in the public right-of-way(streets,sidewalks,traffic yard debris collection day. This will poles,utility poles,and much of the landscape areas next to streets and side- help avoid confusion between your walks). hauler and the non-profit organiza- The City of Tigard sign code can be viewed at the City's web site, tion. www.ci.tigard.or.usunder the Tigard Development Code,Section 18.780. A reference copy is also available at Tigard City Hall and Tigard Public Library. Holiday schedule for Tigard staff and volunteers patrol the City seven days a week in search of ille- garbage collection gal signs. Signs in violation are subject to confiscation,tagging with a violation sticker,court citation,and fines. This holiday season Christmas and New Year's fall on Tuesday. As a re- If you have a sign you would like to display,please call the Planning/Engi- sult,collection of solid waste and ve- neering counter at 503-639-4171,ext.426. For enforcement of illegal sign issues, cycling for Monday December 24 and please contact Christine Darnell,Code Compliance Specialist,at December 31 will remain the same. christine(Oci.tigard.or.usor at 503-639-4171,ext.314. To volunteer to remove il- The collection days for the rest of the legal signs,please contact Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordinator,at week will be one day late. susank@ci.tigard.or.us or at 503-639-4171,ext.460. - 3 - Lofe- News from the Tigard Library 13 125 SW Hall Blvd. LIBRARY/ EVENTS CALENDAR Cozq '"p '"ak b&Asl Preschool Storytime&Crafts:Tues- January 1 Library closed-New Year's Day days,10 to 10:30 a.m.and Wednes- January 3 7-8:30 p.m. "First-Time Home Buying" days,1 to 1:30 p.m. Have fun with (Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm books,music,dance,and crafts.Ages January 5 1-2 p.m. "Weight Management the Naturopathic 3-6 with adult caregiver. Way"(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Pajama Party Family Storytime: January 7,14,28 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Time(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Wednesday,7 to 7:30 p.m.The whole family is invited to dress in PJs and January 8 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Baby Sitters'Workshop,pt.1-Town Hall enjoy books,songs,and more.Bring January 8 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of White Crosses your favorite grownup and your -Puett Rm teddy bear! All ages. January 8,15,22,29 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime and Crafts-Puett Rm New Program! Little People Story January 9,16,23,30 1-1:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime and Crafts-Puett Rm Time: Thursdays,10 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories,music,fingerplays and January 9,16,30 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Party Family Storytime-Puett Rm fun.Ages 3 and under with adult January 9 7:30-8:30 p.m. "Tax Relief!"(Reg req'd)-Puett Rm caregiver. January 10,17,24,3110-10:30 a.m. Little People Storytime-Puett Rm Winter program session Jan.8-Feb 28. January 11 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music-Puett Rm Celebrate January 12 2-4 p.m. Theater Games Workshop (Grades 6-12/Red.req'd)-Town Hall Martin Luther King,s birthday January 17 1-2 p.m. "Long Term Care For Financial Security" African Rhythm and Movement (Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Wednesday,January 23 January 19 10 a.m.-noon Preschool and Daycare Fair-Water Bldg 7-8 p.m. January 21 Library closed-Martin Luther King Jr.Day Town Hall January 22 7-8:30 p.m. "Discover the Many Moods of Learn the African dances of Mexico"-Water Bldg Ghana with Master drummer and January 23 7-8 p.m. African Rhythm&Movement Workshop dancer Nii Ardey Allotey.He will (Reg.req'd)-Town Hall introduce the traditional rhythms, culture and history of his native January 24 7-9 p.m. "The Role of the Art Critic"-Town Hall land.Registration required.Ages January 25 7-9 p.m. Free Movie Night,Legally Blonde(PG-13) 3-6 with adult. -Town Hall Sponsored by the Tigard Public January 29 7-8:30 p.m. "Carpathian-Pacific Railroad,Travels in Library and the Young Audiences Eastern Europe"-Water Bldg of Oregon and SW Washington. Mon-Thu 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area Book Club selects For more information on libraryprograms, visit our web site at White Crosses www.ci.tigard.or.us Read this novel by Larry Watson,a story that envelops the rich emo- All libraryprograms are free. tional terrain of Montana in an unex- Some libraryprograms require registration. pected and unforgettable mystery. To sign up,call 503-684-6537,ext.276 And join the discussion,Tuesday, January 8,7 to 9 p.m. Puett Room. -4- Stuff to do for Teens A Now Lid nary For a Now Year The Tigard Library's Homework What are your New Year's resolutions? Lose weight? Read more?Get a new Center offers free help to middle and job? Whatever your goals,the library can help. Look into self-help books. high school students. Open Mon- Check out low-fat cookbooks. Learn to write a resume and how to ace a job days-Thursdays,4 to 6 p.m. Bus interview. transportation is available from Tigard Public Library also has a New Year's resolution-to build a new library Tigard middle schools. for the community. The City Council expects to put a bond measure on the Saturday,January 12,2 to 4 p.m.. ballot in 2002 to finance construction of a new library near O'Mara Street and Town Hall Hall Blvd. The Council says a new library is its Number One Goal for Tigard. Theater Games Workshop: All the The Council has involved Tigard citizens in the planning process from the be- Theater world's Gamea stage-might as well have a ginning,and your help is needed to determine what features you think a new blast playing improv games with library should have. Daniel Murphy of the Broadway In February,the City will hold community meetings to develop a Site Master Rose Theater. Grades 6-12,registra- Plan. Become a member of the team! Contact Paula Walker at tion required. paula@ci.tigard.or.usor at 503-684-6537,ext.270. Drop questions and sugges- Friday,January 25,7 to 9 p.m. tions off at the Library. Take a look at the Question of the Week feature on the Town library's web site: www.ci.tigard.or.us/lib/tplmain.htm. 9 Free Movie Night:Legally Blonde History and culture $u e r Mode l Blonde sorority queen(Reese l� Witherspoon)goes to Harvard Law lecture series tours Tigard School to get back at her Tigard Public Library and Portland Faster than a speeding bullet?It's blue-blooded ex-boyfriend. Snacks Community College present a lecture not Superman;it's Super provided,shown on a large screen. series on world travel,January- Model—the architectural model of March. Listen to experienced travel- what the new Tigard Library ers share their insights and experi- might look like. Since it arrived at 711E IZo/B of the 6nt%C: ences. Join us this month in the the Library in late October,the ARIPMachiay Art'- Water Building,8777 SW Burnham model has been on a busy sched- Sue Taylor,Assistant Professor of Art St.,7 to 8:30 p.m. ule. It has appeared at a CIT History at Portland State University, Tuesday,January 22,Discover the meeting,visited the high school will discuss her experience as an art Many moods of Mexico with Vicki and even attended a Tualatin Val- critic and describe how she writes Carlson ley Community Band concert. Be- about visual art. The session is de- tween engagements,the model signed to demystify the process of Tuesday,January 29,The resides at the library. We're viewing,interpreting,and writing Carpathian-Pacific Railroad:Ten booking the model now for 2002. about works of art.Thursday, Years of Travels in Easter Europe If you'd like the model to visit January 24,7 to 9 p.m.Town Hall. with Jack"Yankl"Falk your business or organization, contact Connie Martin,at con- This program is funded by a grant nieQci.tigard.or.us or from Live!@ Your Library. 0 503-684-6537,ext.279. 11 th Annual Kids Preschool Business classes and Daycare Fair First-Time Home Buying Saturday,January 19,10 a.m.-Noon Thursday,January 3,7-8:30 p.m.Puett Room Water Bldg,8777 SW Burnham St. Find and finance a home that suits your needs and is a good investment for the future. Representatives of local preschools, Weight Management the Naturopathic Way daycare,and community organiza- Saturday,January 5,1-2 p.m.Puett Room tions will be here to answer questions Discuss personal weight issues and how to get rid of extra pounds acquired and provide information.Children's over the holidays. activities and free book drawing. Long Term Care-For Financial Security Childcare providers or community 'Thursday,January 17,1-2 p.m.Puett Room organizations wishing to participate Explore options for financing extended care for yourself and for family please contact Terri Smith at members. 503-684-3537,ext.271. Registration required. -5 - Fish out of Water... Skateboard Park Task Force is Tigard offers many exciting environ- off to a great start mental educational opportunities to The Skateboard Park Task Force has 7 p.m.,Wednesday,January 16— local teachers. These free classroom met twice. The first meeting was The Site Location Subcommittee presentations,videos and activities held on November 15 and about 80 will meet at the Tigard Water have been created to support curricu- people attended. On December 4 ap- Building Auditorium,8777 SW lum and to share the importance of proximately 60 people attended. Burnham Street,Tigard the environment with students. Sub- About half of those attending both . 7 p.m.,Thursday,January 17—The jects include water conservation,wa- meetings were young people Fundraising Subcommittee ter quality,the water cycle,erosion, interested in making a o wetlands,and Tigard's water system. Tigard skateboard park a will meet at the Tigard Water Building This year Tigard,Beaverton, reality. Auditorium,8777 SW Hillsboro,Tualatin Valley Water Dis- trict,and Earthtone Productions have As a result of these two Burnham Street,Tigard meetings,three subcommit- The subcommittees will report to produced a new interactive stage show for middle school students, tees were formed. These the Skateboard Park Task Force, Fish out of Water. This is an enter- subcommittees will have which will meet: taining and educational stage show their first meetings as fol- 7 p.m.,Wednesday,February that teaches students about water lows: 20,at the City Hall Town Hall quality and conservation. 7 p.m.,Thursday,January Room,13125 SW Hall 10—The Design Boulevard,Tigard. Tigard had previ- Subcommittee will meet at ously helped develop the Senior Center(upstairs),8815 If you would like to get involved, are Tonal puppet please contact Parks Manager Daniel g p pp SW O'Mara Street,Tigard Plaza at danielQci.tigard.or.usor show, Where's Rosie 1 and last year helped 503-639-4171,ext.399. 6develop As theFau- cet Turns. Where's Rosie is a musi- cal,interactive puppet show about water for first and second graders.As Congratulations to Karleen Aichele, Employee of the Month the Faucet Turns is an interactive for December 2001! game show with a strong water con- Karleen is an Engineering Technician II with the Engineering Department. She servation message for third,fourth, started working for the City of Tigard in July of 1994 and has had a multitude and fifth graders. of responsibilities over the past few years.In addition to performing her pri- Where's Rosie and As the Faucet mary duties in the Capital Improvement Division,she has assumed other re- Turns have proved to be a very suc- sponsibilities including the creation and maintenance of the department's web cessful and fun way to teach children page.Karleen also recently completed the cost estimates for the Capital Im- about the importance of water and provement projects and Roadway Maintenance projects in the Bull Mountain water conservation,and we hope to area.Karleen s proactive approach and enthusiasm in the performance of her duplicate this success with Fish out Fork is commendable,and she stands out with a helpful and can-do attitude. of Water.Tigard's Water Conserva- Despite tight project deadlines,her work is delivered on time!And her willing- tion Program has been working with ness to pitch in whenever help is needed is greatly appreciated by her depart- Tigard schools to schedule these per- ment.Great job,Karleen,and congratulations! formances as well as other water edu- cation programs. For more information on Tigard's water conservation program or to re- Hunter Education Class ceive a free 2002 water conservation calendar made from local children's Classes to be held at Fowler Middle of this class is re- artwork,contact Sara Danz at School in Tigard. This is an eight ses- quired for anyone sion class,Tuesdays and Thursdays, under 18 wishing saraQci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ® : ext.346. Calendar supplies are lim- starting February 19,7 to 9 p.m. Cost to hunt on lands ited so don't delay! is$10. The class consists of sessions other than their on hunter ethics,wildlife manage- own. Pre-registration is required. ment and conservation,wildlife laws, For information,call Paul Blasko at firearms safety,specialty hunting and 503-248-0612. survival. The successful completion -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 finalized. It is possible that development will not occur immediately. If the applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood meeting will be scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application be- ing 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#1-Tentative Project Name: Beef Bend Meadows Subject: Subdivision of approximately 14.14 acres into approximately 55 lots Zoning: R-7,5,000 square foot lots Location: Off of SW Beef Bend Road,south of Bull Mountain Road, west of 122nd 1 Contacts: Developer.• F. Thomas Weber/Claremont Properties 503-533-2211 / Applicant's Engineer. King Phelps/Land Tech,Inc.503-291-6376 _ City Staff. Morgan Tracy and Brian-Rager 503-639-4171 PROPOSAL#2-Tentative Project Name: LAI Subdivision Subject: Subdivision of approximately 2.92 acres into approximately 12 lots Zoning: R-4.5 7,500 square foot lots Location: 11275 SW Tigard Street;On the north side of Tigard Street, J near Gallo Avenue Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Matt Sprague/Alpha Engineering 503-452-8003 Applicant's Engineer: Same City Staff- Morgan Tracy,Brad Kilby and Brian-Rager 503-639-4171 PROPOSAL#3-Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" Subject: Subdivision of approximately 15.16 acres into approximately 81 lots 8LLU U1 i Zoning: R-7,5,000 square foot lots Location: 13985 SW 164th Avenue;South of Barrows Road,north of Bull Mountain Road,west of 160th Avenue e Contacts: Developer/Applicant. David Cady/Centex Homes 503-699-9660 Applicant's Engineer: Mimi Doukas/WRG Design,Inc.503-419-2500 a City Staff. Brad Kilby and Brian Rager 503-639-4171 - 7- Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month: * Street Maintenance Fee Study Update * National League of Cities Conference * Option to Purchase Property for the * Potential New Library Bond Measure Report from Council&City Manager Proposed New Library Site Update * Regional Drinking Water Agency * Public Hearing-Ballot Measure for * Tigard Municipal Code Amendment: Initiative the May 21,2002,Election for General Chapter 14.04-Building Code * Joint Meeting with Budget Committee Obligation Bonds for a New Library * Tigard Municipal Code Amendment: * Appoint Planning Commissioners * Tigard Central Business District Chapter 13.09-Reimbursement Gretchen Buehner,Jodie Biernerth, Update on the Tree Lighting and District and Eileen Webb;Appoint Tom Halloween Events Wolch as Alternate Future Council Agenda Items: ➢ State of the City&Executive Summary ➢ Joint meeting with the ➢ Recognize Nick Wilson,John Olsen addresses. Intergovernmental Water Board on and Steven Topp for their service ➢ Vision 2001 Report Regional Drinking Water Proposal& on the Planning Commission Consider Tigard's Involvement ➢ Public Hearing-Washington ➢ Update on the Library Bond Measure ➢ Update on the transfer of juvenile Square Regional Center ➢ Public Hearings-Pacific Crest, cases to Tigard Municipal Court Implementation Daffodil Hill,Thornwood annexations ➢ Update on the Skateboard Park Task ➢ Consider Durham Quarry ➢ Public Hearing-Transportation Force Intergovernmental Agreement System Plan&Comprehensive Plan ➢ 2002 Goal Setting Meeting: Amendments January 14,2002 For additional information or if you ha ve 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 www.cidt Zard.onus or at the library.Audio and videotape recordings of most meetings are also available at the library. 6"W"erf 6&9d= 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 January 8 ,14,15,22 Puett Room-TPL Water Board: month on Channel 22.Replays air at February 12*,19,26* 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 p 1st&3rd Mon.,unless a 8777 SW Burnham (following the second and fourth *CablecastMeedn Tuesdays)on Channel 21. g holiday,7:30 p.m. Paid for by: PRESORTED STANDARD CITY OF TIGARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW HALL BLVD. PAID TIGARD,OREGON 97223 PORTLAND,OR www.ci.tigard.or.us PERMIT 2528 I I Lk CITY OF TIGARD PHONE:503-639-4171 FAX:503-684-7297 POSTAL CUSTOMER