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Cityscape 2002-06 un Mimi MEN AMEN June 2002 Volume XX No. 6 Mayor's Corner City Parks Perk-Up for Summer June means it's time to gear-up Cook Park for the Tigard Festival of Balloons- The Parks Division finished renovating the young children's play structure in the weekend of June 14—16.There Cook Park.Rubber mats placed under the structure will improve safety.The mats, will be early morning lift-offs,night along with new transfer decks, meet the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) glows, live entertainment and tons of guidelines.New handicapped-accessible play equipment includes a crawl tube and fun.While you're at Cook Park,take u a tic-tac-toe game. a few minutes to check out the new butterfly garden at the north end of The final stage of the Cook Park Master Plan will occur this summer,with the new parking lot. completion scheduled for October, 2002.The expansion will include new restrooms, a tot playground near the soccer fields and a picnic shelter. June is also the time of the year to think about water conservation. The City of Tigard will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the Kristine Yes, I know this has been a wetter Ann Tupling Butterfly Garden at Cook Park on June 16 at 11 a.m. Through Ms. year, but conserving our limited Tupling's generous bequest of $100,000,the city was able to develop the garden. water supply is still important.We Family,friends and the public are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. will again be asking you to use the Also,volunteers are needed to maintain the Butterfly Garden. If interested, contact even-odd watering schedule that Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordinator at susank@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639- was so successful last year. 4171, ext. 460. We officially opened the Otto Karl Sorg Memorial Rhododendron Summerlake Park Garden at Summerlake Park.This is In April,volunteers a beautiful and peaceful garden you mulched the Sorg should visit.Even if the rhododen- Rhododendron Garden in drons are not in bloom,the trip is anticipation of the well worth your time. dedication ceremony Have a pleasant summer and held last month. Al- remember there will be kids out and _ l d h May,the garden always about, so be an extra-safe driver. is ` offers visitors a pleasant f place to relax or take a ` short stroll.Upcoming plans include a second walkway, plant labels, additional plants for the collection and a bench so folks can sit and enjoy the garden. Jim Griffith, Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH KEN SCHECKLA BRIAN MOORE JOYCE PATTON CRAIG DIRKSEN ALCity of Tigard MAYOR James GradCIT Agenda 1T ma or@ci.tigard. r.ous CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots, Neighborhood-Based COUNCIL PRESIDENT Brian J.Moore The June,July, August and September CIT Meetings will be pre-taped to air in the brianm@ci.tigard.or.us regular 7:30 p.m. time slot on the first Thursday of the month. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. Refreshments will be COUNCILORS provided. The meeting will also air the following Friday at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., Ken Scheckla Saturday at p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Channel 21 or kens@ci.tigard.or.us 30 (depending on your cable access). Craig Dirksen When: Thursday,June 6, 2002, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. P(NOTE:_Time Change) craigd@ci.tigard.or.us dere: Town Hall at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Joyce Patton joyce@ci.tigard.or.us 9:00 a.m. An opportunity to meet one-on-one with staff to ask questions or discuss specific issues. Representatives will be available from the CITY MANAGER following departments: Administration,Community Development, Bill Monahan Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works. (This portion is not bill@ci.tigard.or.us aired on cable.) 9:30 a.m. General Session: Announcements,updates and status reports on CITYSCAPE EDITOR current activities,issues and events. Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder Cathy@ci.tigard.or.us 9:50 a.m. Density: A brief presentation on how the May 21st election results on Ballot Mearsures 26-11 and 26-29 may affect residential density in All City Hall employees can be Tigard. reached by phone at 503-639-4171. 10:00 a.m. Downtown: In May,a meeting was held to discuss how to incorpo- rate a commuter rail station into downtown Tigard.Come learn how you can participate and what the focus will be. CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: 10:20 a.m. Break City Council 10:25 a.m. How Does Growth Pay for Services? A presentation on the 2nd, 3rd&4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. methods used to pay for sevices such as water, sewer,roads,and Town Hall schools;how services are funded;and what steps can be taken to change funding methods. Library Board 10:45 a.m. Summer Safety: Listen up! Whether you're away on vacation or at 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. home with doors and windows open,learn how to make sure you're Library Puett Room safe this summer.Tips to help prevent outdoor cooking injuries and responsible use of legal fireworks will also be discussed. Planning Commission 11:05 a.m. Member questions and issues,meeting follow-up,set next agenda. 1st&3rd Mondays,7:30 p.m. Town Hall 11:20 a.m. Adjourn Intergovernmental Water Board Bring a friend or neighbor! 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Tigard Water Building 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. Any time you have questions,CIT agenda topic suggestions or CIT program ideas,send an email to citmail@ci.tigard.or.us. It's checked daily and you will get a response! Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter 1 Abandoned Vehicles Tigard Mayor & City The Tigard Municipal Code states an"abandoned vehicle" is any deserted Council Elections — vehicle that has remained in the same location for more than 24 hours.In addition, at least one of the following conditions must exist, the vehicle: November S, 2002 • has an expired license plate The Mayor and two Tigard City • appears to be inoperable Council positions are up for • appears to be wrecked, partially dismantled or"junked" election in November. Persons • appears to be "stored" on the street elected will serve a four-year term, If you suspect a vehicle has been abandoned, contact the Tigard Police from January 1, 2003,to December Department.The police will investigate to determine if the vehicle is truly 31, 2006. Mayor and council abandoned. Once the criteria have been met, an officer will attach a"notice to candidate requirements are: tow" on the vehicle and a certified You must be a registered letter is mailed to the vehicle's owner. voter. The Code requires five days'notice, TJ You must have lived within excluding weekends and holidays, k` Tigard city limits for at least 12 before the vehicle can be towed. months immediately prior to _._ the November 5, 2002 election For more information contact a date. Tigard Police Community Service Candidates are nominated Officer at 503-684-4997, ext. 626 or 638.Abandoned vehicles can also be through a nominating procedure, which means collecting signatures reported by calling the non-emergency police dispatch number at 503-629-0111. on a petition. Candidates must collect at least 126 signatures from qualified voters who live in the Paul Izatt — May Employee of the Month City of Tigard. Congratulations to Paul Izatt, City of Tigard's May 2002 Employee of the Before campaigning or Month!Paul is an Engineering Technician II with the Engineering Department fundraising, candidates must file and has been working for the city since February 1990. He received special certain election forms(no sooner recognition for recent projects where he really excelled! These projects include than June 5, 2002). The filing completing a street maintenance fee study, creating a database of all city busi- deadline is 5 p.m. on August 5, nesses,multi-family, single-family and industrial uses. Paul also improved an 2002,for the mayor's position and existing database that calculates the costs for each segment of street in the 4 p.m.,August 26 for the council Tigard's Long Term Pavement Maintenance Program. He's provided information positions. Petitions and filing for proposed new transit routes in the city.Paul has approached all of these forms can be obtained Monday assignments with ingenuity, resourcefulness and a dedication to accomplishing through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the task in a timely and comprehensive manner. For forms or more information, Way to go Paul! contact Tigard City Elections Officer Cathy Wheatley at cathy@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639- 4171, ext. 309. June 2002 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of Tigard Sholf 71 LmIfe News from the Tigard Library DON'T BUG ME, I'M Library Events - • • READING "' June 11 1-2:30 P.M. "Supplementary Insurance Options for Medicare Recipients" (Reg. req'd/503-684-6537)-Puett Rm Summer Reading Program June 11 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of The Passion Dream 2002, June 17 August 3 Book hosted by Whitney Otto-Puett Rm Pick up a calendar of super events! June 12 7-9 p.m. "There's a Nightmare in my Closet" (Reg. req'd/ Programs begin the week of June 17 503-466-1894)-Puett Rm Get your Bug Hunt Reading Chart, mark June 14 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music-Puett Rm it every time you read, and when you find a Bug Reading,"bring the chart to June 17 Summer Reading Program Begins the library to choose a fun prize. When June 17 1-2 p.m. "Inside Insects"Teen Program-Puett Rm you finish, choose a free book! Special events each week! June 18, 25 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time and Crafts-Puett Rm Preschool Stories & Crafts June 19, 26 7-7:30 P.M. Pajama Parry Family Story Time-Puett Rm Tuesdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.We will June 20, 27 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time-Puett Rm have a crawling good time with June 20 2-3 p.m. Steve Taylor Show-Water Bldg. books and buggy art! Children under June 25 T.B.A. "Create a Sundial" Teen Program-Puett Rm 10 require adult caregiver.All ages. June 22, 29 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday Story Time Surprise Pajama Party Family Story Time June 26 11 a.m.-12 noon "I Read to my Baby" (Reg. req'd/503-684-6537) Wednesdays, 7 to 7:30 P.M. Come -Puett Rm to the library in your PJs and enjoy June 27 2-3 p.m. Mud Pie Trio-Water Bldg. books, songs, and much more! For more information on library programs, visit our web site at Bring your favorite grown-up and www.ci.tigardonus. All library programs are free. Some library programs your teddy bear. All ages. require registration. To sign up, call 503-684-6537. Little People Story Time " �� Don�t Bug Me, I�m Reading Special Events Thursdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and activities especially Thursday, June 20, 2 to 3 p.m., Water suited for our youngest library Building Auditorium , patrons and their caregivers. Ages 3 Steve Taylor, the Magical Ventrilo- and under. quist,will keep you buzzing with a excitement while he shares his love of �. 8 Story Time Surprise magic,ventriloquism, books! Saturdays, 1 to 1:30 p.m. Bring Ages 3 to 6. your favorite grown-up and join us for a bug hunt and other surprising Thursday, June 27, 2 to 3 p.m., Water activities each Saturday!All ages. Building Auditorium The Mud Pie Trio, is upbeat children's music with a twist—enjoy blues,jazz All Story Times in Puett Room and rock&roll with a generous dash of humor! All ages. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A, Have no fear! The Parenting Class: "I "There's a Nightmare Teen Summer Reading Read to my Baby" in My Closet: Helping Program is Here! Wednesday,June 26, 11 a.m. to Children with Picture noon in the Puett Room DON'T BUG ME, I'M READING Books" THE TEEN VERSION Parents,learn how to share books, Wednesday,June 12, 7 to 9 p.m. in June 17-August 3 stories and rhythms with your infant. the Puett Room Angela Reynolds,youth services The theme's the same, but librarian for Washington County Coop- Explore books to help children develop it's a totally different erative Library Services,will present this social skills and deal with problems such game! Get tangled in a web of books! lively session geared towards new as bedtime fears,bullies,sharing,etc. The spectacular web-slinging adventure parents and their babies. Each baby will Learn techniques for reading aloud and begins Monday,June 17. This program receive a board book. Registration selecting appropriate titles. This is for teens only(entering grades 6- required, please call 503-684-6537. interactive class is Oregon Childcare 12). Please come to the library for Education Training certified and partici- details and registration. Create a Sundial pants will receive a certificate for two June 25 in the Puett Room credit hours. Childcare providers and SPECIAL EVENTS JUST FOR parents are encouraged to attend. TEENS: INSIDE INSECTS Can you tell time without a watch? Registration is required. Please call Monday,June 17, 1-2 p.m. in the Learn how sundials work and deco- Angela Reynolds at 503-466-1894. Puett Room. Reg. req'd. Ages 12-18. rate your own to keep. Grades 6+. --------------------- Call 503-684-6537 for details. {Q}p-yi{�--- Look inside a HUGE grasshopper and --_--_—_--_ --_—_—_---_—_—_—_—_—_ discover more than you ever wanted to -Ire s $$o I�E�tr 1 ------ know about insects. This interactive Summer Volunteering _____________________ workshop is not for the faint-hearted, at the Library =1Ter novT7te= and only the toughest will survive!Find out how insects breathe,why they are Escape the heat, learn new skills, L so important, and why they are so discover good books to read....all while —Tirorrth. Thebook-15-x numerous. Presented by OMSI. volunteering at the library this summer. nd Help is needed to shelve books and —l�istka� lg --------------------- Supplementary Insurance assist with children's summer reading e -oleo c-reaiiy. e --------------------- Options for Medicare Recipients programs. Evening and weekend shiftsue�a__tep�_ e_— --------------------- R for check-in are available. For more ion amis anra tQ •T�arlam Are you or a loved one eligible for — Medicare Supplement Insurance? Find information or to fill out an application, Renaissance anal----------- out at an information seminar hosted check out the library's web site atLoriQTema� by Alana Walters Tuesday,June 11, 1 www.ci.tigard.or.us, or contact Trish artistsTvTn--- to 2:30 p.m. in the Puett Room. Stormont,Volunteer Coordinator at geeseseQarafe=__ •' Familiarize yourself with the "what, trish@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-684-6537, _teMreTI0__= why, how and who" of Medicare ext. 269. Whose 11VZ3-an'u Supplemental Plans in Oregon, and meet representatives from Elders In _ -_ _&__ _ Thanks for r e-iicr`crro -fef trr c'crsiiOf�---- Action and the Medicare Fraud Squad. --------------------- Registration --------------------- required. Please call 503- vour vote! ------ 684-6537. --------------------- June 2002 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 5 ACity of Tigard Seeking Balloon Festival Volunteers Two Fun-Filled Children's The Tigard Chamber of Commerce would like help at the Souvenir Booth. Theatre Productions this Atfalati Recreation District needs volunteers to help serve breakfast. Volunteers Summer are also needed to answer the information phone line on Friday and Saturday. Shifts are approximately three hours,Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please contact The Broadway Rose Theatre Susan Koepping,City Volunteer Coordinator at susank@ci.tigard.or.us.or 503- Company is offering two children's 639-4171, ext. 46Q. theatre productions this summer.The first is Cinderella playing July 10-13. Watch Cinderella and her mischievous Make Every Drop Count fairy godmother outwit two hilarious In summer, people use two to residential water customers make their stepsisters,Repulsa and Obnoxia, in three times more water while at the landscapes more water efficient, this familiar fable with a modern twist. same time rainfall diminishes.Known Tigard is offering rebates for the Complete with audience interaction, as "summer peaking"this increased following landscape services and singing, and dancing. use is a concern because we draw products: The second production,a zany water from our reservoirs so fast that it original musical for children Jack • Landscape Audit–A certified g � is threatens the steady supply needed for Irrigation Association Auditor can and the Beanstalk playing August emergencies and fire fighting. To evaluate your landscape's water 14-17. Share in the adventure as Jack "beat the peak," the City of Tigard needs and offer advice on improv- climbs the beanstalk and enters the proposes two summertime water- ing irrigation system efficiency. magical kingdom of a giant who sings saving programs. Rain Sensor/ Switch–Stop and dances. It will be a wacky time for 1) Even/Odd Watering your automatic system from all. Last summer Tigard introduced watering when rainfall is doing the Each production is approximately Even/Odd Watering and the summer lob• an hour and the audience is invited to peak was reduced by 10 percent! Lawn Aeration–Aerate the soil meet the cast after the show. Tigard would like to continue this so water and fertilizers can successful program this summer. This penetrate to the roots. Performances will be at The Deb is a voluntary plan, but this simple Manual Hose Bib Timer— Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham change in watering habits makes a Hose timers reliably turn off hoses Road in Tigard. huge difference in the daily water and sprinklers at pre-set times. All tickets are $6(group discounts peak. It also helps all Tigard's water Mulch–Add mulch to flower and available for 10 or more).Tickets may customers by reducing water costs and garden beds to prevent dry soil, be purchased by calling The Broadway maintaining reservoir levels to deal decrease weed growth,reduce Rose box office at 503-620-5262 or with fires and emergencies. erosion and add nutrients. online at www.buayrose.com. If your address ends in an even To receive a rebate for the above number, only water on even days of landscape services and products,you the month. If your address ends in an must complete an application form and Tigard Farmers Market odd number,only water on odd days send original receipts. For more When:Saturdays, 8 a.m- 1 p.m. of the month. information on the Watersaver Land- scape Rebate application process and Where: Located at the intersection 2) Watersaver Landscape Rebate the Even/Odd Watering Program, of Hall Blvd., Greenburg Rd.and Program contact Sara Danz at Oleson Rd. The summer peak is due mostly to sara@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, lawn and garden watering.To help Arriving in June: Oregon Berries! ext. 346. Page 6 www,ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A&I Tigard Festival of Balloons: June 14, 15, and 16 Friday, June 14 Saturday, June 15 Sunday, June 16 6 to 7 am 6 to 7 a.m. Launch Window 5:30 to X30 p.m. 6 to 7 a.m. Launch Window TheJammies Launch Window 6 eLm 6 to 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 630 to 7.•30 p•m. 6 to 10 a.m. Flag Day Ceremony Linda Hornbuckle Band Pancake Breakfast 6 to 10 a.rrc 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival Rides 7.•30 to 9 p.m. 7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Patrick Lamb Band Carnival Rides 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9th Annual Charity Cruise 9 to 11 m Li Carnival Rides Johnny Limbo and The 3 to 11 p.rru 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lugnuts Restaurants&Beer Garden Restaurants&Beer Garden 9:15 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Night Glow! G to 7.•30 p.m. � Ruppert Blaize Band The Jim Mesi Band 7.30 to 9p.m. 2.•30 to 4.•3opm Remember: Pepe and the Bottle Blondes The Bobby Torres Ensemble No pets allowed on the 9 to 11 p.m. 4.30- 5:30 p•m. fields. JLimbo&The Lugnuts Ellen Whyte&Reflex Blue For more information: 9:15 p.m. Call 503-639-2646. Night Glow! Very Limited Paid Parking Available: $5 Per Vehicle 91" Annual Charity Cruise All You Can Eat! Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Rose City Classic Chevy's presents the 9th When: June 14, 15, 16 Where:Cook Park Picnic Area Annual Charity Cruise to the Tigard Balloon 6 — 10 a.m. Price: $5—Children under 4 are free Festival,June 15, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at Cook Park in Tigard.This is an open cruise-in/show and shine for all classic, special interest, street Caring Community Fundraising Dinner rod and custom vehicles.Awards, dash Friday, June 14, 6-9 p.m. plaques and raffle prizes will be available. Hosted by the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tigard Festival This year's proceeds will be donated to the of Balloons to benefit the Tigard-Tualatin School District Caring Commu- American Diabetes Association. nity Fund. The Fund assists low-income,working families with medical As an added feature, "yellow" cars will be deductibles,food, clothing, school supplies and emergency assistance for singled out and parked in their own area. If utilities. you have a yellow ride come join others that Enjoy catering by Daltons NW and entertainment from The Broadway share a liking for the color. Bring the family Rose Theater Company. for a fun day after the balloons depart. Tickets are $30 and are available by calling 503-431-4000. If you are For more information contact: Larry unable to attend,donations are always welcome. Please mail your Anderson, Rose City Classic Chevy Club at contribution to Caring Community Fund,Tigard-Tualatin Schools,6960 SW 503-639-6036. Sandburg,Tigard, OR 97223. June 2002 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND, OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER TigardRecap! For additional information or if you have any questions about any of the items listed below,please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at 503-63911171, ext. 309. A copy of Councilpacket 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. City Council Meeting highlights for the past month • Proclaimed Week of May 19-25 as Emergency Medical 0 Heard an update on the activities of the Finance Depart- Services Week and Save a Life Week. ment. • Acknowledged Nathan Leamy for his work as Tigard High • Heard an update on the urban services intergovernmental School Student Envoy to the Tigard City Council* agreement with Washington County. Conducted a public hearing on the annexation of Fern Street Conducted a public hearing on an amendment to require- property. ments for planned developments. • Awarded contract for design services for a skateboard park Conducted two public hearings on right-of-way vacations: facility to Purkiss Rose,RSI. Atlanta Street and Dartmouth Street @ 691 Avenue. • Heard an update on the library's annual summer reading Considered an agreement with Metro for joint title and program. management of greenspaces. AgendaFuture Council Items • Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of fiscal 0 Consider a five-year interfund loan to finance the city's share year 2002/03 city budget. of the 69`'Avenue Local Improvement District. • Consider approval of fiscal year 2002/03 Capital Improve- 0 Consider a three-year plan regarding water rate adjustment. ment Program. • Review water supply options. • Conduct a public hearing to elect to receive state revenues. • Conduct a public hearing on a zone ordinance amendment for cultural institutions. The Tigard City Council meetings are cable cast live at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on Channel 22. Replays air at 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m., 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. on Friday (following the second and fourth Tuesdays) on Channel 21.