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Vol. XX No. 5 The Official Newsletter of Tigard May 2002
Mayor's Corner Top five most frequently asked questions about the
Happy Mother's Day!As we near the Proposed New Library
end of another school year,it's time In a matter of days,ballots will land O'Mara St. The library would occupy
to think about summer plans.For in the mailboxes of registered voters about five acres of the site.The loca-
some warm weather fun,why not: throughout Tigard. The May 21 elec- tion would allow for future expan-
tion includes local and statewide is- sion. At a March community meeting
Enjoy the Balloon Festival,June 14,15 sues. If you are not registered to about the site,citizens suggested a
and 16.Early morning balloon vote,the registration deadline for this variety of uses for the land surround-
launches,night glows,live entertain- election is April 30. For more infor- ing the proposed new library includ-
ment,carnival rides,pancake break- mation about local bond measures, ing environmental education
fasts,and food and craft booths at see the voters'information insert in programs and trails and bike paths.
Cook Park. this issue. Such site improvements would be
Experience outstanding theatre per- Here is a summary of frequently made only if the Library Bond Mea-
formances courtesy of Broadway asked questions about the library sure passes.The bond measure,how-
Rose.Look for Will Rogers Follies project. ever,would not pay for those
improvements.
(June 28-July 14);Flaming Idiots(July Why is a new library being
18—August 4);and Forever Plaid proposed? How do you plan to deal with flood
(August 8-18).For tickets call Because of increased community de- plain and wildlife habitat issues on
503-620-5262,or visit mands for library services. Between the site?
www.bwayrose.com. 1986 and 2001,our population grew The new library building will not be
107 percent. During that same time, located in the flood plain.The city
Investigate the outdoors at the new the number of items checked out at will adhere to regulations regarding
butterfly garden and wetland obser- the Tigard Library increased 325 per- development near flood plains and
vation structure at Cook Park. cent. preservation of wetlands.Any impact
to wetlands would be mitigated.
Be dazzled by the Old Fashioned 4th What factors affect expansion of the
of July Celebration,featuring fire- What about traffic impacts on Hall
J y $ Tigard Library at its present
works at the Tigard High School foot- location? Blvd.?If Bond Measure 34-47 passes in May,
ball field.This family event offers If the existing library was expanded,
kids'music,games and concession it would need to be reinforced to proceeds would pay for some street
stand snacks. comply with current earthquake improvements including a turn lane
codes. Reinforcing the current build- on Hall Blvd.and sidewalks on the
Volunteer your time.The city has ing would cost nearly as much as east side of Hall and aWall St. The
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trees to plant,trails to clean and fire building a new library. Also,govern- sidewalk would run along the south
hydrants to paint.A family or neigh- ment regulations pertaining to side of the proposed new library site
borhood project can add fun to your wetlands restrict the amount of room south of O'Mara St.A traffic signal
summer and make a real difference in available for expansion of the current and pedestrian crosswalks would be
your community. library. In addition,parking is hm- installed at the intersection of Wall St.
Have a great spring!
ited at the current location. and Hall Blvd.
Where would the new library be
located?
The new library would be located on
Jim Griffith,Mayor a 14.7-acre site near Hall Blvd.and
Notice
May ACCI
CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots Neighborhood-Basedl w
Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 131 Z S SW Hall Boulevard
When: Thursday, May Z, 2002, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on channe122,78 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 on Cable Channel 2 2, 7 8 or 2 8.
General Announcements
Announcements,updates and status reports on current activities,issues and events.
7:20 P.M. Composting 101
What you can do at home to reduce the amount of waste headed for the landfill. Presented by Paul
Seitz,Senior Program Educator,Washington County Cooperative Recycling Program.
7:40 p.m. Don't Be a Victim!
Tips to help you avoid being a victim of identity theft,mail theft and senior citizen scams. Presented by
Washington County Sheriff's Office.
8:00 P.M. Break
8:05 P.M. The Way We See It
Tigard Library Board members highlight popular and little known library services.
8:30 p.m. Tall Grass? Noxious Vegetation? Basketball Hoops?
The signs of spring? A variety of city codes and regulations apply. Come and find out about the
regulations and how codes are enforced. Presented by City of Tigard Code Compliance Officer,
Christine Darnell.
8:4 5 p.m. Member Questions 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!
Ifyou are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or have suggestions,
please contact Liz Newton at Iiz0b tigardorus or 503-639-4171,ext.308.
You can now ask questions orprovide comments on ClTagenda items during the ClTmeetings via email-
citmailGaci.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!
Tigard Festival of Balloons: June 14, 15 and 16 Self Defense Class
It's coming! Here's a preview of some of the activities: The Tigard Police Department will be
• Hot air balloons launching between 6 and 7 a.m.,weather permitting,on all hosting a self-defense class for
three days as well as pancake breakfasts,food/craft/souvenir booths and women on May 2 and 9,from
carnival rides. 6:30-9:30 p.m.at the Tigard Water
Building,8777 Burnham St.This
• Live music and a beer garden on Friday and Saturday afternoons and two-day,6-hour class is designed to
evenings. teach self-defense skills,decrease
IMPORTANT: Millen Drive and Martha Street will be closed at 92nd Avenue vulnerability and increase confidence
from 6:30 p.m.Friday,June 16,until Noon on Sunday,June 17. and personal power.The physical
If you are interested in volunteering at the pancake breakfast,souvenir booth, techniques taught in the class are
city booth or other assignments,contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan tailored to women.
Koepping at susankQci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,ext.460. There is a$25 charge for the class,
A more complete schedule of events will appear in the June Cityscape. For with all proceeds donated to the
general information on the Tigard Festival of Balloons,please view the city's Tigard Youth Association for youth
web site at www.ci.tigard.or.usor call 503-639-2646. programs.Participants must be at
least 13 years old.The registration
deadline is April 30 and class size is
limited to 25 participants.For more
information or to register,contact
Officer Sheryl Huiras at 503-684-4997,
ext.217.
Tigard Police DARE Camp Cangratu&tians to Viaar
This year the Tigard Police Depart- Soares and Nanny LJ,
ment will sponsor four Drug Abuse
Resistance Education(D.A.R.E.)Sum- ou.r Employees of t6 Month. Tigard Farmers' Market
mer Camps.The week-long camps fot april.2ooz Grand Opening!
are offered to 4th,5th and 6th grade If you've looked at the city's new Saturday, May 11, 8 am - 1 pm
students free of charge.The camps web page recently,you can see an ex- at the corner of Hall Blvd.and
offer positive summer activities while ample of the talents of our two Em- Greenburg Rd.
reinforcing the importance of staying ployees of the Month for April 2002, Celebrate the beginning of the 2002
drug and violence free.Goals of the Victor Soares and Nancy Lof! season and Mother's Day!
camps include fostering self-esteem,
cooperation and patience,and teach- Victor began working for the city in Special events include: gifts for all
ing goal-setting and team-building September 2001 as the Web Adminis- Moms from 9 to 11 a.m.,Born on
skills. trator.Nancy started working for the Tuesday Marimba Band 11 a.m.to
Community donations and grants city in May 1990 and is our Informa- 1 p.m.,and baby goats and llamas all
help fund the summer camp pro- tion Processing Technician in Office day.
gram.To continue to make the camps Services/Finance.Victor and Nancy Hanging baskets,garden plants,flow-
have done an exceptional job of si-
a success,the police department is multaneously updating Tigard's web ers,asparagus tamales,sausages and
seeking the following: more! Over 30 vendors with the
page design and its vast content.This
• Food donations for 50 kids— project has been a tremendous un- freshest products to entice shoppers.
lunches,granola bars,fruit snacks, The fruit and vegetable selection in-
chips,cookies,pop,etc. make contact with department repre- creases each week! Come for the
• High school counselor volunteers- sentatives,agree on a page format, fresh greens,enjoy the music,splurge
applications are available at the build the content to the department's on the flowers.
Tigard Police Department needs and wants,then test the page, For more information contact Trish
• Adult volunteers launch it,and keep it up to date.The Stormont at tstormontgearthlink.net
new web page design was unveiled or 503-244-2479.
• Cash donations on January 1,2002. It made informa-
Without community support,this tion posted on the Web much more
valuable program would not be expansive,organized and easier for
available for Tigard's youth.For people all over the globe to use.
more information,contact Officer
Sheryl Huiras at 503-684-4997,ext. 40
217.
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Primary Election
Tuesday, May 21, 2002
Ballot Measure 34-47
Tigard Public Library Bond
Ballot Measure 34-49
Tigard/Tualatin School District Bonds
Be Sure To Votev*
Two local measures are on the ballot: Measure 34-47, the New Tigard Library
Construction Bond and Measure 34-49, Tigard-Tualatin School Bonds to improve school
facilities and relieve overcrowding. The full text of both ballot measures appears on page 8.
The May 21, 2002, primary is a vote-by-mail election. Ballots
will be mailed to registered voters on May 39 2002.
You may drop your ballot off:
* Tigard City Hall Lobby
* Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(the lobby will be open until p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 21).
or...
Affix stamp and mail it to:
* Washington County Elections Office in their pre-addressed envelope.
In order for your ballot to count, it must be received by
Washington County Elections Office by
Tuesday May 21, 2002 at 8 p.m.
50% Voter 'burnout Requirement
In this election a measure to approve new or additional property tax levies requires 50% of
registered voters to cast their ballots. In order for that measure to pass, over 50% of those
voting must cast their ballots for it.
Any Questions?
Contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-639-4171, extension 309 or cathy@ci.tigard.or.us
New Tigard Library Construction Bond
Measure 34-47.•
Tigard Public Library General Obligation Bond Authorization
If approved this measure would:
■ Authorize the city to issue bonds not to exceed $13 million.
■ Pay for acquisition of property, design, building, and furnishing of a 47,000-square-foot library
that would include:
* More space for books * Quiet study areas
* A community room seating 170 people * Drive-up bookdrop
* Additional Internet work stations and computers
Cost:
31¢ per $1,000 of assessed property value in the first year(about $5 per month on a $200,000 home).
The amount assessed is expected to decrease over the life of the bonds as property values rise and
new properties are added to the City. The bonds would be issued for up to 20 years.
Tigard-Iiialatin School District
Measure 34-49.-
Tigard-Tualatin School District General Obligation Bonds
to improve school facilities and relieve overcrowding
If approved this measure would:
■ Provide additional and updated classrooms at all grade levels.
■ Rebuild three aging schools that have existing damage or safety problems.
■ Repair and update facilities built in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.
Cost:
94¢ per $1,000 of assessed property value in the first year(about $15.66 per month on a $200,000 home). The
amount assessed is expected to decrease over the life of the bonds as property values rise and new properties are
added to the City. The bonds would be issued for up to 20 years.
Tigard Public Library School District No. 23J
General Obligation Bond Authorization (Tigard-Tualatin)
Measure 34-47 General Obligation Bonds to improve
school facilities and relieve overcrowding
Question: Measure 34-49
Shall City issue $13,000,000 of general obligation bonds to
finance property acquisition, design, construction and Question:
furnishing of new library? Shall the Tigard-Tualatin School District issue bonds for
school construction,facility repairs and improvements,
If the bonds are approved,they will be payable from and land for future school sites. If the bonds are
taxes on property or property ownership that are not approved,they will be payable from taxes on property
subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b,Article M of or property ownership that are not subject to the limits
the Oregon Constitution. of sections 11 and 11b,Article XI of the Oregon
Constitution.
Summary:
This measure may be passed only at an election with at Summary:
least a 50 percent voter turnout. This measure would This measure may be passed only at an election with at
authorize the City to issue general obligation bonds not least 50 percent voter turnout. It would authorize the
to exceed $13,000,000. district to issue general obligation bonds in an amount
not to exceed $85,979,448. The bonds would mature in
■ If this measure is approved,proceeds would be used 20 years or less. If approved,this measure would
to pay for the acquisition of property,designing, provide funds for capital construction and improvements
building and furnishing a new library of approximately to relieve student overcrowding and improve school
47,000 square feet,and provide parking and related facility and student safety.
street improvements. Bond proceeds would also pay
incidental costs. Bond proceeds would be used to:
■ Located near SW Hall and O'Mara,the new library ■ rebuild three older elementary schools that have
would include more space for books,seating and study earthquake damage and/or serious safety,structural
areas, a community meeting room and better and mechanical system problems;
handicapped access than the existing library on Hall
Boulevard that it would replace. ■ construct,furnish and renovate high school and middle
school classrooms and related educational facilities to
■ The bonds would mature in not more than 20 years. relieve student overcrowding at those grade levels;
The estimated initial annual property tax rate is
estimated to be approximately $0.31 per thousand and ■ construct and furnish a new elementary school to
is expected to decrease over the life of the bonds as relieve existing student overcrowding and provide for
assessed values rise and new properties are added to future growth;
the City.
■ purchase property for future school sites;
■ The City and the Library Foundation plan to seek
additional funds from foundation grants and donations ■ replace leaking roofs,outdated heating and ventilation
to augment the funds raised through this bond systems and make other mechanical and safety
measure. improvements,and
(This format differs from the ballot format) ■ pay all costs incidental thereto.
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News from the Tigard Library
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Fnjoy t6 e&6 anal movement of LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR
Po&t F0&6te&& WooAurni May 1,8 1-1:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime and Crafts-Puett Rm
Celebrate the season with the dancers
of Ballet Folklorico de Woodburn on May 1,8 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Party Family Storytime-Puett Rm
Saturday,May 4,from 2 to 3 p.m.,in May 2,9 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Storytime-Puett Rm
the courtyard outside City Hall. May 4 2-3 p.m. Ballet Folklorico de Woodburn-Courtyard
Made up primarily of teenagers of
Mexican heritage from the Wood- May 4,11,18,25 11a.m.-noon Computer Basics(Reg.in person
burn area,the troupe will perform re- 9:30-11 a.m.same day)-Puett Rm
gional dances of Mexico in authentic May 7 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime and Crafts-Puett Rm
costumes.
May 7 1-2:30 p.m. "Supplementary Insurance Options for
This program is supported `•r Medicare Recipients"(Reg.req'd)
in part by an award from `� -Puett Rm
NATIONAL
the National Endowment ENDOWMENT May 7 7-8 p.m. Mother-Daughter Book Discussion hosted
for the Arts and the FOR THE ARTS
Regional Arts and by Judith Kan-Greenburg Oaks
g' Req�l"I Arcs Community Center
Culture Council Culture Caunci[
(RACC). May 10 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with the TCVB
Sax Quartet
Book Club selects How To Be May 14 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of How To Be Good
Good by Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby is described in The New May 16 7-8:30 p.m. Mystery Book Night—Puett Rm
York Times Book Review as"a writer May 27 Library Closed for observance of
who dares to be witty,intelligent,and Memorial Day
emotionally generous all at once." Mon-Thu 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area
Read his latest novel,about Katie,a
North-London doctor and consum- For more mforma tion on libraryprograms,
mate-liberal,urban mom whose visit our web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us
world is being turned on its ear by
the outrageous spiritual transforma- All libraryprograms are free.
tion of her husband. Then join the Some libraryprograms require registration.
discussion,Tuesday,May 14,7 to 9 To sign up,call 503-684-6537
p.m.in the Puett Room. New
members are always welcome.
Remember Mothers Day with a Mother-Daughter Book
We're setting records at Discussion hosted by Judith Kan
the Library! Tigard Public Library and Community Partners for Affordable Housing present
Tigard residents are using the library a book discussion of Essays from the Heart:A Mother's Gift to Her Da ugh ter by
more than ever!March circulation re- Judith Kan,Tuesday,May 7,7 to 8 p.m.at the Greenburg Oaks Community
ports showed a total of 62,404 items Center,11875 SW 91st Ave.,Tigard. Kan's book was written to give her daugh-
checked out,compared to the old re- ter a sense of her Chinese-American heritage and to advise her on her passage
cord of 60,647 set in January 2002. into adulthood. From grandparent to grandchild,sister to sister,aunt to niece,
friend to friend or anyone in transition,Essays from the Heart contains stories
that are meant to be shared. Bring someone you love and join the author,
Judith Kan,for a celebratory discussion of her life's lessons and —
motherhood. LIVE
This program is funded by Live!@ Your Library.
®your library
' Survey results are ie! Back by popular demand-
Preschool Stories&Crafts Check out the results of the Tigard Mystery Book Night!
Tuesdays,10 to 10:30 a.m. Library 2002 Patron Survey!Thanks Mark your calen-
ars an
Wednesdays,1 to 1:30 p.m.
to all 1,781 respondents who took dd join us,
Have fun with books,songs,and time to complete the survey. Forty Thursday,May 16,
crafts.Ages 3 to 6,with adult care- percent of respondents said they visit 7 to 8:30 p.m.in the
giver. the library at least once a week. ot Puett Room for an
Ninety-eight percent said they al- evening devoted to Tigard's favorite
Pajama Party Family Story Time ways or sometimes find the books fiction genre. Library staff will re-
Wednesdays,7 to 7:30 p.m. and other materials they want. Sev- view the latest and greatest mysteries,
Come to the library in your PJs and enty-eight percent are supportive of including nominees for the presti-
enjoy books,songs,and much more! funding a new library with new gious Edgar Awards. The 8th Annual
Bring your favorite grownup and taxes.A copy of the survey results, Mystery Book Night is designed to in-
your teddy bear. All ages. including comments,is available in trigue and inspire. Don't miss the op-
Little People Story Time the Library's Community Informa- portunity to snoop out your next
Thursdays,10 to 10:30 a.m. tion section and on the city web site favorite mystery read!
Enjoy stories,songs,and activities. at www.ci.tigard.or.us.
Ages 3 and under with adult care- TVCe Sax Quartet plays
giver. at library
The Tualatin Valley Community
Programs run through May 9. Band Sax Quartet will play at the
Tigard Library on Friday,May 10,
Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading! 7 to 8 p.m.in the Puett Room. Come
check out the smooth jazz riffs,per-
The annual Summer Reading Pro- fect for a spring evening! Sponsored
gram,designed to encourage summer by the Friends of the Tigard Library.
reading fun for children,begins June
20.Watch for more information in the Tree Board Applications being accepted
June Cityscape,WCCLS Coop news- One new member and at least one alternate are sought for the Tigard Tree
letter and at the library.Special Board. The mission of the Tree Board is to develop and administer a compre-
guests,reading incentives and lots of hensive program for the management,maintenance,removal,replacement,
fun activities are on the way!Enjoy and protection of trees on public property. The board is comprised of local
the Pink Pig puppet theater, volunteers including at least one Planning Commission member. The City Ur-
Six-Legged Science,The Reptile Man, ban Forester serves as the staff liaison to the Tree Board. Applications for the
Oaks Park party,and Tree Board will be accepted through May 31.
more!Sponsored by °
the library,WCCLS, If you have a special interest in and knowledge of the trees in our community,
and would like to be considered for the Tree Board,please complete a Citizen
and the Oregon Li- Fv Interest Application form. Those forms are available in the lobby of City Hall,
brary Association. --- --
and can also be found on the city web site, www.ci.tigard.or.uson the volun-
teer opportunities page.If you have questions or would like more information,
Grant for please contact the City Urban Forester,Matt Stine at 503-639-4171,ext.423 or
initiative Hispanic the Volunteer Coordinator,Susan Koe pp�ing at 503-639-4171,ext.460.
The Tigard Public Library has been City of Tigard - notice of Budget Committee meetings
awarded a Library Services and Tech- The City of Tigard Budget Committee will meet Monday,May 6,2002 at
nology Act Grant for its innovative
"Hispanic Youth Initiative"project. 6:30 p.m.at the Tigard Water District Auditorium located at 8777 SW Burnham
The$16,200 grant overseen othe Street,Tigard. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the 2002/03 budget
Federal Institute of Museum and Li- message from the City Manager and to begin the deliberation of the 2002/03
brary Services and was awarded Li proposed budget. The deliberations will include discussions on the use of state
revenue sharing funds. Future meetings to discuss the 2002/03 budget pro-
the Oregon State Library. The grant,partnership with Tigard Schools, posal are scheduled for May 13 and May 20 in the Tigard Water District Audito-
will help the Tigard Library enhance rium and May 29 in the Red Rock Creek Conference Room of City Hall,at 13125
collections and services for the area's SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard.
booming Hispanic population,with The meetings are open to the public. Copies of the 2002/03 proposed budget
special emphasis on young adults. will be available between the hours of 8 a.m.and 5 p.m.at the Tigard Water
Building,at 8777 SW Burnham St.,beginning Monday,May 6th.
Rave you. said "W" to your neighbor Lately? Memorial Day ceremony
As summer approaches,people begin spending more time outdoors.Some On May 27,the annual Memorial Day
start projects,such as building a new shed or patio cover.Others like to host ceremony will take place at Crescent
barbeques with family and friends.RVs,boats and camping equipment pop Grove Cemetery. The ceremony is
up.Some folks just start to notice things they hadn't noticed before-and code open to the public and
enforcement complaints triple. begins at 11 a.m.and is
The best solution to neighborhood problems is to try to work out differences sponsored by Tigard
before filing a complaint.Are your neighbors ill and unable to perform their American Legion Post
usual yard maintenance tasks?Could you or other neighbors take turns help- #158. Mayor Jim Grif-
ing out? Look around your neighborhood and home to see what you can do to fith will be the keynote
make a difference. Don't leave your RV or boat in the street. speaker. The Oregon Air National
JGuard will fly over during the` Keep your lawn mowed and your bushes trimmed.Curtail ceremony.
packratting' by keeping your collections m a garage or
shed.Before you start a home business or building project,con- Crescent Grove Cemetery is located
tact the city to learn what requirements might apply.Don't on Greenburg Rd.just east of Wash-
block the street or sidewalk with anything,this includes basketball hoops, ington Square. For additional infor-
toys,landscaping materials,and poorly parked vehicles. mation,contact the Tigard American
Free neighbor mediation is available through the City of Tigard Mediation Legion Post at 503-624-2332.
Program. If you have questions,call 503-526-2523. For more information,con- Earth Day
tact Code Enforcement Officer Christine Darnell at chrisiineQci.figardor.us or
503-639-4171,ext.314. acknowledgments
Thanks to volunteers who partici-
pated in several Earth Day projects on
April 20,2002. Also,special thanks to
Arbor Day was celebrated in style as Tigard becomes Dave Johnson,Portland General Elec-
Tree City USA! tric's Forester,who purchased 125
On April 26,2002,the City of Tigard celebrated Arbor Earth Day t-shirts. Mr.Johnson's gen-
Day in conjunction with National Youth Service Day. erosity allowed us to distribute
Volunteers planted more than 30 trees and seedlings in t-shirts to the volunteers who were
Woodard Park.In the afternoon the day's celebration excited to receive the colorful shirts as
moved to Templeton Elementary School,where Mayor a token of appreciation for their hard
Griffith read a proclamation declaring April 26 as Arbor work.
Day in Tigard. Paul Ries,the Oregon Department of TE CITY USAF BI
Forestry's Urban Forestry Program Manager,presented th Annualg & Bulky
the mayor with the city's first Tree City USA award. The Tree City USA Waste Day
program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation to recognize On Saturday,May 4,from 8 a.m.-
cities,towns and counties throughout the United States that are committed to 2 p.m.,city residents may dispose of
preserving,enhancing or restoring a healthy urban forest. unwanted couches,refrigerators,
stoves,mattresses and other
over-sized items at the 11th
National Drinking Water Week Annual Big&Bulky Waste
In celebration of the upcoming National Drinking Water Week(May 5—11)the Day. The event will be held
City of Tigard is working to provide members of the community with a variety at Pride Disposal,13980
of water quality and conservation opportunities. During this week,check out Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.,Sherwood.
the"Drinking Water—Where Does It Come From?"display at the Tigard The fee is$5 per trailer or pickup
Library or visit the city's web site for our"Are You Water Wise?"quiz. In load.
addition,the City of Tigard is planning various community service activities. Big&Bulky Waste Day is for residen-
The Water Conservation Program is offering FREE Water Conservation Kits to tial over-sized materials that do not
water customers. These kits can be found in City Hall,the library and the fit in the garbage can. Hazardous
Water Building. waste,propane bottles,tires,food
waste,yard debris,commercial debris
If you are interested in having a presentation in your community and/or class- and household garbage will not be
room,or for more information,please contact the Water Quality Program accepted. For more information,call
Coordinator at 503-639-4171,ext.465.
503-846-8609.
SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS IN TIGARD How to check your
City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions sprinkler system this
contemplated in Tigard or its Urban Growth Area. Plans are in preliminary spring
stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the City of Tigard. In preparation for peak summer per-
Plans have not been finalized. It is possible that development will not occur formance,now is the time to check,
immediately. If the applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood repair and adjust your sprinkle sys-
meeting will be scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal appli- tem. r sure your lawn and garden
cation being made with the city. Notice of the meeting is sent to property own- will be watered properly this summer
ers within 500 feet of the proposed development. by completing this spring sprinkler
PROPOSAL#I system tune-up:
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" • Close all manual drains.
Subject: Subdivision of approx. .82 acres into approx.4 lots • Slowly open the main valve,
Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots IFN allowing the mainline pipe from
Location: 11700 SW 95th Avenue;off of SW 95th the main valve to the backflow
Avenue,south of SW Greenburg Road
< prevention assembly to fill with
Contacts: water.Reminder:all sprinkler
Developer/Applicant. systems must be equipped with a
Ronald Ross/Remax Equity Group 503-255-7677 backflow prevention assembly.
Avplicant's Engineer.• Pressurize the mainline from the
A backflow prevention assembly to
CityStaff Brad Kilby and Brian Rager 503-639-4171 the control valves.Open one of the
PROPOSAL#2 control valves so that trapped air
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" can escape through the sprinkler
Subject: Subdivision of approx.1.23 acres into approx.4 lots heads as the pipes fill with water.
Zoning: R-4.5,7,500 square foot lots
• Run the entire sprinkler system,
one zone at a time.Check for leaks
Location: 13895 SW 121st Avenue;off of SW 121st and repair as needed.
Avenue,north of SW Gaarde Street • Adjust the sprinklers.Clogged and
Contacts: misdirected nozzles,overspray and
Developer/Applicant- interference from plants and la
Ken Sandblast/Planning Resources,Inc.503-682-2725 P P Y
Applicant's Engineer.- N/A equipment can impact the
swcm-moeef effectiveness of your system.Clean,
City Staff Mathew Scheidegger and Brian Rager —�—rT� MGM
503-639-4171 replace and make adjustments as
needed.
r By following these simple guidelines,
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Voteer for'Dow rL B The Riverside, Sutw 18, you can have a healthy lawn and gar-
den all summer without wasting wa-
g arrt. — 1 P.M. ter.For more information on water
Tigard parks and waterways greatly improve the quality of life for city resi- conservation,contact Sara Danz at
dents.On Saturday,May 18,volunteers will have an opportunity to enhance saraQci.tigard.orus or 503-639-4171,
these valuable resources.Grab your gloves and bring a friend! ext.346. For more information on
backflow prevention,contact Hung
Cook Park-Help city staff prepare the park for the busy summer season by Nguyen at h prevention,
,contact
or
grooming the soft trails,painting bollard posts and performing other tasks. Nguy9-4171,ext.367.
Check-in at the covered picnic area.
Derry Dell Creek-Help continue the restoration of this creek and the riparian
area.Neighbors and other volunteers have already transformed a 3-block seg-
ment of the creek from 115th St.to the northeast end of Genesis Loop,and have
a good start on the next portion.To get to the work site,from Hwy 99,turn on
Gaarde and go to 115th St.(by the cemetery).Take 115th St.to Genesis Loop 000,41,
and continue until you see the volunteer sign-in area.
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For more information,contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Koepping at
susankQci.tigard.orus or 503-639-4171,ext.460.Information is also available
on the volunteer opportunities page of the city's web site: www.ci.tigard.orus.
Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month:
➢ Heard an update on the commuter ➢ Recognized Team Tigard as the ➢ Held a joint meeting with the City
rail project. official City of Tigard Employee Councils of Tigard&Tualatin and the
➢ Proclaimed April as Tigard Volunteer Volunteer Group. Tigard-Tualatin School District Board.
Month and heard an update on the ➢ Held an informational public hearing ➢ Heard an update on the city's
Tigard Library and City of Tigard to consider establishing Sanitary Communication Plan.
volunteer programs. Sewer Reimbursement District No.23 ➢ Reviewed a cost-of-service study for
➢ Proclaimed April 14-20 as National (O'Mara Street at Chelsea Loop). planning fees.
Library Week. ➢ Heard an update on the National ➢ Heard an update on the Long-Range
➢ Proclaimed April 26 as Arbor Day. Resource Cities Program-the Tigard Planning Division Program.
and Washington County Exchange
➢ Proclaimed May 12-18 as National Program with Samarinda and Kutai, ➢ Heard a report about Tigard becoming
Police Week. Indonesia. a"Tree City USA."
➢ Held a discussion with State Senator ➢ Approved a request to contribute to ➢ Heard an update on the Portland
Ginny Burdick and State the Vision Action Network. General Electric(PGE)franchise audit
Representative Max Williams. and future utility audits.
Future Council Agenda Items:
* Conduct a public hearing on an * Conduct a public hearing on a zone * Conduct a public hearing on a
annexation near Fern Street. ordinance amendment for a planned right-of-way vacation for Dartmouth
* Hear an update on the library's development density bonus limitation. Street at 69th Avenue.
Annual Summer Reading Program. * Conduct a public hearing on a * Meet with Municipal Court Judge for
* Hear an overview of the right-of-way vacation for 68th Avenue annual update.
accomplishments of the Finance at Atlanta Street.
Department.
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
www.ci.tigard.or.us or at the Library.Audio and videotape recordings ofmostmeetings are also available at the library.
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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.
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