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Cityscape 2002-02 Visit our Web Site: www.ci.tigard.or.us ■■■ ONE X111111 ■■■ - �■■` Vol. XX No. 2 The Official Newsletter of Tigard February 2002 Mayor's Corner Bond Measure for New Library to appear on y May 21, 2002, ballot The City Council recently met to plan On December 18,2001,the Tigard library. The Committee has met since this year's City goals. City Council voted unanimously to 2000 to determine the need for,loca- One new City goal relates to the com- place a$13 million bond measure on tion of and projected costs of a new muter rail project. There will be two the May 21,2002,ballot to help fund library. stops in Tigard,one in downtown on a new two-story,47,000-square-foot Main Street and the other at Wash- library. Total cost of the project is If the bond measure passes,the gen- ington Square. Issues such as park- estimated at $14.2 million, eral obligation bonds would ma- ing need to be addressed with help which includes the cost of Lure in 20 years or less. The acquiring land and con- *, estimated initial annual from business and property owners q g ;;. p p property tax rate is ap- and other interested parties. structing and furnish- proximately 31 cents per ing the proposed new p y We will seek funds to implement library. Parking,land- thousand dollars of prop- long-range plans for our City parks scaping and related erty value. That amount is and extend the Fanno Creek Trail. street improvements are expected to decrease over The Dog Park and Skateboard Park also included in the total the life of the bonds,as as- Task Forces are making good prog- cost estimate. sessed values rise and new ress. properties are added to the City. Members of the New Tigard Library Transportation continues to be a big Construction Committee and citizens, Visit the library or the library website issue. With decreasing state reve- testified at the December Council at www.ci.tigard.or.usto find out nues,we are concerned about meeting about the need for a new more. street-system maintenance. If streets are allowed to deteriorate,they become an expensive reconstruction Volunteer opportunity: bringing City meetings to the project. We are looking at mainte- Community nance funding. Have you seen City Council or Citizen Interest Team(CIT)meetings on cable television channels 21 and 22? Trained volunteers and Tualatin Valley Com- While we have improved communi- munity Access(TVCA)staff operate the cameras and equipment. Having more Com- cations between citizens and the City, there is still work to be done. Our volunteer camera operators and producers will expand the programming that can be brought to the community. volunteer participation continues to grow,but there is always room for Volunteers will be trained to prepare the equipment before meetings and oper- more! ate the cameras during meetings and events while working with a pro- ducer/director. Camera operators can go on to be trained as producers and The City Council looks forward to an directors. Training will be provided by TVCA. Prior experience in this field active and rewarding year! helps but is not necessary. If you are interested,please contact Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordinator,at susankQci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext.460. Jim Griffith,Mayor February CIT Notice ACCI CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots ,.rhood-Based l w Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 131 Z S SW Hall Boulevard When: Thursday, February 7, 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 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 18. Announcements,updates and status reports on current activities,issues and events. 7:05 p.m. General Announcements 7:20 p.m. Proposed New Library Update A brief report on the status of the proposed new library project. 7:2 5 p.m. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue - Your Fire Department Come and learn more about emergency preparedness from TVF&R-what they do,what you can do. 7:55 p.m. Council Goals for 2002 What are the City Council's goals and priorities for 2002? 8:00 P.M. Break 8:05 Skateboard Park Task Force An update on the activities of the Skate Park Task Force to get a skate park in Tigard. 8:20 p.m. Cook Park A lot of improvements occurred at Cook Park over the past year. Come for a review of 2001 accomplishments and a preview of what's next! 8:40 p.m. Member Questions and Issues 8:50 P.M. Meeting Follow-up 8:55 P.M. Set Next Agenda 9:00 P.M. Adjourn Bring a friend or neighbor! Ifyou are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or have suggestions, please contact Liz Newton liz@citigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext.308. You can now ask questions orprovide comments on ClTagenda items during the CITmeetings via email- citmail@ci.tigard.or.us. Any,other time you have questions, CIT agenda topic suggestions or CIT program ideas, send an email. It's checked daily,and you will get a response! Lofe- News from the Tigard Library 13 125 SW Hall Blvd. PrI ` ria V nctjerncflu? LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR Michael Stirling brings the ancient February 2,9,16,23 9:30a.m. Tax Assistance(Reg.req'd) and potent sounds of the didjeridu to -2:30 p.m. -Red Rock Creek Rm the library on Friday,February 8,7 to February 4,11,25 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Time(Reg.req'd-full)-Puett Rm 8 p.m. His music"reaches across time evoking the immensity and pat- February 5 7:30-8:30 p.m. "Financial Planning for College" terns of the natural world." Join us (Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm for a concert of this Australian Ab- February 5,12,19,26 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime and Crafts-Puett Rm original instrument that resonates! February 6,13,20,27 1-1:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime and Crafts-Puett Rm This program is supported in part by February 6,13,20,27 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Party Family Storytime-Puett Rm an award from the NEA(National February 7,14,21,28 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Storytime-Puett Rm Endowment for the Arts)and RACC February 8 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Michael (the Regional Arts and Culture Stirling-Puett Rm Council). February 9 2-3 p.m. "Uppity Women of the Old West" (Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Winter kids programs February 12 7-8:30 p.m. "Through the Arabian Peninsula to the continue Red Sea"(Reg.req'd)-Water Bldg Preschool Storytime&Crafts:Tues- February 12 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of Speaking Truth days,10 to 10:30 a.m.and Wednes- to Power-Puett Rm days,l to 1:30 p.m. Have fun with February 14 7-8 p.m. Music and Movement with Colette books,music,dance,and crafts.Ages Fallon(Reg.req'd/Ages 3-6)-Town Hall 3-6 with adult caregiver. February 16 1-2:30 p.m. "Natural A roach to Cancer Pajama Party Family Storytime: Prevention (Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Wednesdays,7 to 7:30 p.m.The February 18 Library Closed-Presidents'Day whole family is invited to dress in February 19 7-8:30 p.m. "Italy-Birthplace of Renaissance" PJs and enjoy books,songs,and (Reg.req'd)-Water Bldg more.Bring your favorite grownup February 26 3-5 p.m. Job Search Resources(Reg.req'd) and your teddy bear! All ages. -Puett Rm New Program! Little People Story February 26 7-8:30 p.m. "Spain and the Czech Republic" Time: Thursdays,10 to 10:30 a.m. (Reg.req'd)-Water Bldg Enjoy stories,music,fingerplays and Mon-Thu 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area fun.Ages 3 and under with adult For more information on libraryprograms, visit our web site at caregiver. www.d.1igard.or.us CeU rate Va.&Aur a S 'Da g wak All library programs are free.Some library programs require registration. Colette Fad To sign up,call 503-684-6537,ext.276 Dance with your Val- 1W entine to love songs for preschoolers. Preventative health Need tax help? Collette Fallon uses Dr.Eileen Walsh,a naturopathic phy- Tax assistance available Saturdays, filmy scarves,rhythm instruments sician,will discuss Natural Ap- February 2-April 13 in the Red Rock and movement to engage and delight proaches to Cancer Prevention. Join Creek Room. One hour sessions may young children and their adult care- us in the Puett Room Saturday, be reserved 9:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. givers. Thursday,February 14,7 to 8 February 16,1 to 2:30 p.m. Registra- Registration is required,please call p.m.in Town Hall. Registration re- tion required. for an appointment. Sponsored by quired.Ages 3-6 with adult. AARP and the Tigard Public Library. Book Club discusses memoir by Anita Hill Uppity women of the The New York Times Book Review Auditorium(9000 SW Durham Rd.) West described Speaking Truth to Power at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and are Award-winning Tigard as a"quiet,meticulous and convinc- available from the Tigard Tualatin writer Susan G.Butruille ing rebuttal." Read it and join the School District. Please contact Pat resents"Uppity Women discussion,Tuesday,Feb.12,7 to 9 Keller at 503-431-4004 for informa- p of the West"i in a p.m.in the Puett Room. tion. Attend the lecture and partici- round-up of women who Anita Hill will lecture Monday, pate in the book club discussion the made their own way in the Old West. Feb.11,in the Tigard High School following night. Butruille explores western women's new Proposed library lives through journals,stories,songs, Financial planning for P ry poetry and recipes in the Puett Room college community meeting on Saturday,February 9,2 to 3 p.m. Join David Poppe, Citizens wishing to provide input The program is sponsored by Live @ investment representa- about the design of the natural areas Your Library,an initiative of the tive from " . surrounding the proposed new li- American Library Association with Jones,Thurs- brary are encouraged to attend a site major support from the National En- Edward J ,x master plan meeting on Tuesday, dowment for the Arts, day,February 5,7:30 March 5,7 p.m.In Town Hall. Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds,and to 8:30 p.m.to learn about educa- the John S.and James L.Knight tional IRAs,Coverdell Educational The City is seeking your ideas on Foundation. Registration is required. Savings Accounts and 529 plans. Fu- landscaping and how to maximize Call 503-684-6537,ext.276 to sign up. ture collegians,parents and grand- greenspace on the site. You are in- parents are all encouraged to attend. vited to ask questions and raise is- Registration required. sues about transportation,parking or lob searching strategies Join Jennifer Pranger,IBM Commu- other matters related to the proposed library. To become a member of the pity Relations Specialist,for this edu- cational Site Master Plan Team,contact Paula -Maseries,Tuesdays,February 26 March Walker at paulaQci.tigard.or.usor ar12. Come to one,come to all. Have a heart—volunteer 503-684-6537,ext.270. Registration is required. at the Library! Job Search Resources Volunteering can produce significant -?4a4d Ad C'e d CLI Ae MVWA* February 26,3 to 5 p.m.in the Puett health benefits—it's good for you, This month,the works of the Tigard Room. Learn about tools and re- heart and soul. Find out if volunteer- Art Club will be on display in the li- sources to find a job (e.g.internet, ing makes you feel more healthy. brary lobby. The show is eclectic and classifieds,networking,association Training and heart-felt appreciation will feature watercolor,oil,colored memberships,etc.). Use the tools in are provided. pencil,acrylic and pastel artwork. class to gain hands-on experience. Apply today. For more information, Sponsored by the Tigard branch of Find out about an employer call Trish Stormont,Volunteer Coor- the American Association of Univer- before applying for a job. dinator,503-684-6537,ext.269. sity Women(AAUW). And join us in March for sessions on Resume and Cover Letter Writing History and Culture Lecture Series continues and Interviewing Skills. Three more experienced travelers share their experiences and insights to de- light and inform you. The lectures will be held in the Water Building,8777 SW We need your help! Burnham Street,7 to 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the library and Portland Com- Do you have a fond memory of the munity College. Tigard Library and what it has meant Tuesday,February 12,Through the Arabian Peninsula to the Red Sea. Doro- to you or your children? Any old thy Hirsch describes what it was like to be in Yemen during the Cole incident, photos or drawings,library cards and guides you through Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates and Egypt. Join from before the days of automation? us for this timely discussion. Library staff is compiling a scrap- book of memories. We would love Tuesday,February 19,Italy-Birthplace of the Renaissance. Karin Whalen c our yontributions. Jot down an an- will immerse you in the art and architecture of Italy. The historical focus of your c or send us your memorabilia this program will be from Ancient Rome to the Renaissance period. by February 15. Contact Trish Tuesday,Feb.26,Spain and the Czech Republic. Enjoy traveling with James Stormont at trisb0ci.tigard.or.usor Williams through the small towns and villages of these two picturesque coun- 503-684-6537 ext.269. tries. Tigard Public Library February 2002 Survey Do the services offered at the Tigard Public Library meet the needs of our community? This is your chance to let us know. Please take a moment to fill out this brief questionnaire because, this is yggr library. Please re- turn your completed survey to the Library by March 1, 2002. 1. How often do you visit the Tigard Public Library? Please check one. ❑ At least once a week ❑ Less than once a month ❑ At least once a month ❑ Never 2. Do you usually find the books and other materials that you are looking for in the library? ❑ Always find ❑ Sometimes find ❑ Rarely find ❑ Never find 3. In a new library, which of the following services would you like to see expanded to better serve the needs of our growing community? Additional open hours ❑ Book selection ❑ Quiet reading space ❑ Children &Teen activities ❑ Computer/Internet stations ❑ Audio-Visual material ❑ Community meeting space ❑ 4. Do you support funding for construction of a new library even if it means a new tax? Yes ❑ No ❑ 5. Please give us your thoughts on the following areas of service: Excellent Good Just OK Poor Don't Use Availability of Internet Computers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Reference Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Availability of Word Processing Computers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Check-out Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 6. Your input is valuable. Please share your questions, comments, ideas or suggestions with us. Please return completed survey to: Tigard Public Library Attn: Survey Results, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 or drop it off at the Library Circulation Desk Thank you for your time! Mayor & Council elections on November 5, 2002 Transportation System Plan adopted on January 8, 2002! In November 2002,Tigard residents will elect a Mayor and two Council mem- The City Council held a public hear- bers to the City Council. Candidates for all positions must: ing and adopted the Transportation • Be a Tigard Resident System Plan(TSP)and associated • Bea registered voter Comprehensive Plan amendments on • Have live within Tigard city limits for at least 12 months immediately prior January 8,2002. The City of Tigard to the election began the current Transportation System Plan(TSP)update in 1999. • Follow the City's nominating procedure With the help of a 12-member Task Prior to campaigning or raising funds,candidates should file election forms. Force,a draft TSP was produced. Initially,candidates must file a prospective petition with the City Elections Official. Once filed,candidates can circulate petitions and file forms to place The TSP takes into account existing their name on the ballot. The City of Tigard requires candidates obtain at traffic conditions in Tigard,commu- least 126 signatures from qualified voters. The filing deadlines are August 2 pity needs and goals and the antici- for the two Council positions and August 26 for the position of Mayor. gated future demands the T transportation system. The Engi- To learn more or to pick up an election information packet and filing forms, neering Department will utilize this please contact: document to develop the Capital Im- Tigard City Elections Officer Cathy Wheatley provement Program(CIP). The TSP Monday-Friday,8 a.m.—5 p.m. also provides a master plan for pe- 13125 SW Hall Boulevard destrian paths and bicycle paths that Tigard,Oregon 97223 may be installed as part of new de- 503-639-4171;cathyQci.tigard.or.us velopment projects or by the City. Beginning February 1,2002,information and forms will be available on the A copy of the TSP is available for re- view on the City's website City's website, www.ci.tigard.or.us. www.ci.tigard.or.us,at the Planning and Engineering counter in City Hall Tigard Police Citizen's Academy classes starting soon or at the Library. For more informa- Are you interested in learning how the Tigard Police department works?Are tion,please contact Julia Hajduk at you curious about the history of law enforcement?Would you like to visit the juliaQci.tigard.or.usor 503-6394171, 9-1-1 communication center?Does a tour of the Washington County jail pique ext.336. your curiosity?If these activities sound interesting,the Tigard Police Citizen's Academy may be for you! The academy is an eight-week educational program designed to give partici- Congratulations to Richard pants a working knowledge of the Tigard Police department.By fostering a better understanding of police work,it is hoped that citizens and the depart- Bellew, Our first 2002 ment will be able to work together to identify realistic solutions to community Employee Of the Month! problems.The academy is conducted by police department personnel and con- Rich is a Senior Utility Worker for the sists of a series of classes,demonstrations and discussions.Class information is Public Works Department,who as follows: started with the City of Tigard in July When- Eight consecutive Wednesday evenings, 1999.Rich was one of several Public April 3 to May 22;7-9:30 p.m. Works employees who worked hard to complete the new soccer fields at Where- Tigard City Hall,13125 SW Hall Boulevard Cook Park.He volunteered to shift Cost- Free! his work days,work overtime and come in on his regular day off to get Who- Participants must be at least 16 years of age the new field seeded before the rainy (but hurry—enrollment is limited to 200 season.Rich was part of the team that If you are interested,contact Jim Wolf,Tigard Police Department's Public Infor- ended up getting more than 2,000 mation Officer,for an application at 27047Qci.tigard.or.usor. call 503-684-4997 yards of soil on the fields for the final ext.220.You may also obtain information at the City's website, grade.Great job,Rich! www.ci.tigard.or.us.(from the home page select Tigard Police,then select "Community Policing"and Citizens Police Academy).You can download an application to complete and mail. SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS IN Monitoring your water use equals lower bills TIGARD Have you recently received a high water bill and want to find out why? Your City staff periodically provides ad- water meter can tell you how much water you use in a day,week,or a month. vance notice of potential subdivisions It can also help you measure the effectiveness of your household water conser- being contemplated in Tigard or its vation program and detect leaks. Urban Growth Area. Plans are in pre- How to detect leaks: liminary stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the First,turn off all your faucets and water-using appliances City of Tigard. Plans have not been (such as dish and clothes washers)and be sure no one is us- finalized. It is possible that develop- ing any water. Then go to your water meter and lift the ment will not occur immediately. If cover of the meter dial. Note the position of the sweep-hand, the applicant goes forward with the or use a marker on the lens cover. project,a neighborhood meeting will Then,wait 20-30 minutes and check the sweep-hand location again. If the be scheduled by the developer/appli- sweep-hand has moved or if the small red diamond shape indicator on the face cant prior to a formal application be- of the meter is moving,you probably have a leak somewhere in your system. ing made with the City. Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners Where to look for leaks: within 500 feet of the proposed devel- ■ Your toilet may have a silent leak. Drop a little food coloring in the tank. opment. If you have any questions on Wait about 10 minutes without flushing. If color appears in the bowl you a project,please call 503-639-4171 to have a leak. reach the appropriate city staff mem- ber. ■ Check for moist spots around and under house plumbing and around the outdoor plumbing PROPOSAL#1 ' Replace worn washers in faucets and showerheads. A small leak can waste many gallons of water a day. Tentative Project Name: Unnamed If you would like more information on monitoring your water use contact Sara Subject: Subdivision of approxi- Danz at sara@ci.tigard.or.usor 503-639-4171 ext.346. mately 7.6 acres into approximately 69 lots Zoning: R-12,3,050 square foot lots Finding enough water to meet future demand Location: 10575 SW Canterbury lane; An open house for the Tualatin Basin Tualatin Basin. For information,con- East of Pacific Hwy.,off of Canter- Water Supply Feasibility Study will tact Clean Water Services Staff:Tom bury Lane be held Wednesday,February 6,from VanderPlaat,Project Manager, 6:30—8:30 p.m.at the Tigard Water vanderplaatt@cleanwaterservices.org Contacts: Building,8777 SW Burnham Street in at 503-846-8758 or Jeanna Cernazanu, Developer. Matt Wehner/Land Tech Tigard. The study will evaluate po- Public Involvement Coordinator, Inc.503291-9398 tential water supply sources to meet cernazanujgcleanwaterservices.orgat Applicant's Engineer: Same the growing water demands in the 503-845-3619. City Staff Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager 503-639-4171 _L � _� _' _rr ti1�1�IS 1'I.eW WE.USI�P. �QUAX�Crt� Making City services and information more accessible to its citizens is one of Tigard's most important goals. To further this goal,the City launched its new website, www.ci.tigard.or.us. Features of the new website include:full site search,Municipal Code search, events calendar,city forms listing and much more.Along with the additions, the new website features a fresh design so the user can find information more easily. The City of Tigard's Web Team works to continually improve the site. Citizen input is welcomed and will be used to make the site even better.Citizens can contact the Web Team by email at webteam@ci.tigard.orus or by filling out the Feedback Form on the website. Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month: ➢ Heard State of the City Address from ➢ Conducted a hearing on proposed ➢ Heard an update on the potential expansion Mayor Griffith. Transportation System Plan amending the of the Urban Growth Boundary. ➢ Heard Executive Summary from City Comprehensive Plan. ➢ Heard an update on the Washington Square Manager Monahan. ➢ Considered an ordinance to amend Regional Center Plan Implementation ➢ Heard the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Chapter 13.04 of the Tigard Municipal Strategy. Vision 2001 Report. Code pertaining to Local Improvements, ➢ Heard an update on the Washington ➢ Heard an update on the proposed new General Procedures. County Long-Range Transportation Plan. library. ➢ Held joint meeting with the ➢ Conducted a goal-setting meeting and set Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss City tY goals for 2002. ➢ Conducted a hearing on proposed"Pacific regional drinking proposal and Crest"annexation of 28.83 acres. discussed City of waterTigarp position. ➢ Conducted a hearing on Washington Square ➢ Conducted a hearing on proposed Regional Center Implementation and Code "Daffodil Hill"annexation of 3.16 acres. ➢ Discussed the transfer of juvenile cases to &Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Municipal Court. ➢ Conducted a hearing on proposed ➢ Conducted a preliminary evaluation of the ➢ Heard an update on the Skateboard Park Wall Street Local Improvement District. "Thornwood"annexation of 8.6 acres. Task Force. P Considered proposed assessments for the 69th Avenue Local Improvement District. Future Council Agenda Items: * Consider the"close out"of the 69th Avenue * Hold a joint meeting with the Planning * Consider an intergovernmental Local Improvement District. Commission. agreement regarding the Durham Quarry. * Approve the preliminary engineering study * Review proposed information on the role of * Hear an update on the new City web site. for the Wall Street Local Improvement board and committee members and * Hear an update on Regional Goal 5. District. volunteers. For additional information or ifyou 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.ci.tigard.or.us or at the library.Audio and video tape recordings of-most meetings are also available at the library. 6"""aa� &&Oa= 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 February 12 ,19,26* Puett Room-TPL Water Board: month on Channel 22.Replays air at March 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 m.unless otherwise Tigard Water Building 10 a.m.,7 p.m.and 1 a.m.on Friday p' Planning Commission: g g posted 1st&3rd Mon.,unless a 8777 SW Burnham (following the second and fourth *CablecastMeetin 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 PHONE: 503-639-4171 CITY OF TIGARD FAX:503-684-7297 POSTAL CUSTOMER