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October 2002 Volume XX No. 10
Mayor's corner You can make a difference in Tigard
Now that the kids are back in Make-A-Difference Day is Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m.to noon.Citizens are
school—maybe you have a little encouraged to make a difference in Tigard by helping with several volunteer
opportunities. Take your pick-lend a hand;work alone or bring a team of co-
extra time this fall.Why not volun- workers,friends or family. Make a difference in your community.
teer with the City of Tigard?We have
volunteers working in every depart- Tigard Library
ment and are always seeking fresh Power shelving teams—help get those books off the carts and back on the
volunteer talent. Even a few hours of shelves
your time can make a difference! Craft and bulletin board preparation—change the themes from summer to
autumn
During this past summer we had
50 youth library volunteers who Straightening and organizing—neat collections rule!
Shelf shifting-make room for new and returned books
worked a total of 1,069 hours,
performing over 20 different tasks. Lost and missing material search—for those "detective" types
Eagle Scout candidates from Troop Kids under 12 are welcome with adult supervision. Connect with Tigard Library
419 did projects in Summerlake Park Volunteer Coordinator Trish Stormont at trish@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,
and near Pathfinder Trail. Other ext. 2516.
volunteers assisted parks crews Tigard Parks and Greenspaces
maintain the new Tupling Butterfly Tigard has earned the distinction of Tree City USA. According
Garden and worked to keep parkto Matt Stine,Tigard's Urban Forester, "October is a good
trails and paths clear and litter free. 9 month to plant trees and shrubs because the rainy months
ahead provide the water needed to establish strong root
If you enjoy working outdoors, systems." Grab your gloves and a shovel(if you have one),
consider getting involved in Make-A- T *Lr
tW and help make Tigard a little greener.
Difference Day on October 19. If
you're interested in committee
Planting sites are:
activities,applications are still being Summerlake Park on Winterlake Drive
accepted for the Planning Commis- near 128`' St.
sion. Derry Dell Creek near 115`h St and I
Genesis Loop
My sincere thanks to all past, w
Water Quality Facility at Ascension Dr.
present and future volunteers.We and Mistletoe Dr.
couldn't do it without you!
Please let us know if you will be helping o
on October 19.Contact City of Tigard
Volunteer Coordinator Susan Koepping at
susank@ci.tigard.or.us or
503-639-4171, ext. 2402.
Jim Griffith, Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH KEN SCHECKLA BRIAN MOORE CRAIG DIRKSEN
City of Tigard
MAYOR
James Griffith
mayor@ci.tigard.or.us CIT A CIT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots,Neighborhood-Based
Brian J.Moore
brianm@ci.tigard.or.us The CIT meeting is cablecase live on the first Thursday on Channel 28 at 7 p.m.
Replays are shown Thursday at I1 p.m., Saturday at 9 p.m. and Monday at 7
COUNCILORS and it p.m., Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the 3rd and 4th Sunday at 10 a.m.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings.
Ken Scheckla Refreshments will be provided.
kens@ci.tigard.or.us When: Thursday, October 3, 2002, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Craig Dirksen
craigd@ci.tigard.or.us Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard
CITY MANAGER CANDIDATES FORUM!
Bill Monahan 6:30 p.m. An opportunity to meet one-on-one with staff to ask questions or
bill@ci.tigard.or.us discuss specific issues. Representatives will be available from the
following departments: Administration,Community Development,
CITYSCAPE EDITOR Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works. (This portion is not aired
Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder on cable.)
Cathy@ci.tigard.or.us 7:00 p.m. General Session—Aired live on Cable Channel 28. Announcements,
updates and status reports on current activities,issues and events.
All City Hall employees can be 7:20 p.m. Candidates Forum Introduction Format
reached byphone at 503-6639-4171 7:25 p.m. Mayor Jim Griffith Remarks
7:30 p.m. CTT Members may ask questions of Mayor Griffith
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: 7:35 p.m. Candidates for City Council-each candidate will be given five
City Council minutes to speak.
2"'&3"Tuesday;6:30 p.m.Town Hall 7:50 p.m. CTT Members may ask questions of the Council Candidates.
Note:4`h Tuesday meeting,October 22, 8:00 P.M. Break
has been rescheduled to October 29 8:05 p.m. Candidates for Oregon House District 35-each candidate will be
Live-Channel28 given five minutes to speak.
Oct.8,7:30 p.m. 8:20 p.m. CTI'Members may ask questions of Oregon House District 35
Replays-Channel28 Candidates.
Oct.8,11 p.m.;Oct.9,7 p.m. 8:25 P.M. Meeting Wrap-up
Oct.10,10 a.m.;Oct.11,7&11 p.m. 8.30 P.M. Adjourn
Oct.12,2 p.m.;Oct.13,9 p.m.
Oct.14,10 a.m. Bring a friend or neighbor!
Contact Kris Merkel of TVTV at If you are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included or have suggestions,
kris@yourtvtv.orgor 503-629-8534,ext. please contact Liz Newton at liz@ci.tigard.orus or 503-639-4171, ext. 2412. Any time you
124 for cable programming questions. have questions,CIT agenda topic suggestions or CIT program ideas, send an email to
citmaiMci.tigard.or.us. It's checked daily and you will get a response!
Library Board
2nd 7 d Mayor and council candidates for November 5, 2002, Election
Library Puett Room One candidate for Mayor,Jim Griffith,will appear on the November 5 ballot.
Also,three council candidates completed the nomination process and have
Planning Commission qualified to have their names placed on the ballot: Mark F.Mahon, Sydney L.
1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. Sherwood and Nick Wilson. There are two council positions available,so the
Town Hall two council candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to serve. The
mayor and council positions are for four-year terms,beginning January 1, 2003.
Intergovernmental Water Board For additional information,contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at
2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. catby@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2410.
Tigard Water Building
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Tigard sells library bonds Fall water saving tips
On August 27, 2002,the Tigard City Council approved the sale of $13 With the abundant rainfall we have
million in City of Tigard General Obligation Bonds to the Oregon Economic and in the Pacific Northwest,it is sometimes
Community Development Department(OECDD)to finance construction of the difficult to understand why we need to
new Tigard Library. Voters authorized these bonds during the May 21, 2002, conserve water. As our community has
primary election. grown,our water needs have grown.
We all need to use water wisely to
The city originally planned to issue these bonds through a competitive sale make sure that we have it when we
to an investment bank. Shortly after voters approved these bonds in May,the need it, to reduce the cost of develop-
OECDD contacted the city and offered to provide financing through the ing new supplies and to leave more
Oregon Bond Bank. The Oregon Bond Bank provides financing for commu- water in the rivers for fish and recre-
nity and economic development projects throughout Oregon by pooling
ation.
applications from a variety of cities and counties,selling bonds,and then
providing bond proceeds to those municipalities to pay for their projects. As the fall approaches and you
begin to prepare your lawn and garden
"OECDD financing provides some real advantages for the citizens of for the winter, remember these autumn
Tigard," said Craig Prosser,City of Tigard Finance Director. "The first big
water conservation tips:
advantage of OECDD financing is a lower interest rate,which translates into
lower costs for taxpayers." • Planting in the fall rainy season
gives plants an opportunity to
"Second,OECDD pays for all bond issuance costs using lottery funds." become established and reduces the
Prosser said. "We expect this to save Tigard $200,000 to $260,000. These need to water.
savings will go directly to the library project." • Your lawn and garden will require
Bond funds will be available to the city October 15. The first major less water in fall then in summer so
expenditure will be the purchase of the 14.7 acre site, near Hall Blvd.and be sure to alter your watering
O'Mara Street. The city currently holds an option to purchase this property.
schedule.
• Add a rain sensor to your irrigation
For more information, contact Finance Director Craig Prosser at system(this automatically shuts off
craig@ci.hgard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2486. irrigation when it rains).
• Check your soil with a soil probe or
Is your pet a nuisance? long screwdriver to measure the
depth of moisture and to make sure
Pet owners know that furry companions can greatly enrich our lives. Most your watering is covering the
owners take responsibility for their pet's health and safety. Allowing pets to roam plants'root zone and not exceeding
free is dangerous and against the law. Wandering pets can come in contact with it.
other animals,both wild and domestic,that are aggressive or carry disease. • Do not water your lawn or garden
Another consequence of free-roaming pets is the waste they leave behind. when itis raining.
Failure to clean up pet waste is unsanitary and encourages the spread of disease. • Check irrigation systems and timing
devices regularly to be sure they
Expecting others to clean up after your pet is inconsiderate. operate properly.
Dogs"running at large"may be impounded,resulting in redemption fees and For more information on water
fines for pet owners. To report a loose pet or for information regarding the conservation contact Sara Danz at
complaint process,contact Washington County Animal Control at 503- sara@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,
846-7041. Also,information about animal control services can be ext. 2599.
found on the county's web site at
www.co.uvsbington.or.us.
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News from the Tigard Library
Fall Story Times Library Events - . .
continue! October 1,8,15,22,29 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Stories and Crafts-Puett Rm
October 3,10,17,24,31 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Louise
Preschool Stories and Crafts (ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm
'Tuesdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.Ages 3 October 4,11,18,25 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri
to 6. Stories,music,laughter,sur- (ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm
prises and a fun activity to take home. October 5 11 a.m.-noon Garden Lantern Making(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm
Puett Room. October 5 5 p.m. Cartoon and Anime Contest
Let's Get Crafty submission deadline
Saturdays, 1 to 1:30 p.m. All ages October 5,12,19,26 1-1:30 p.m. Let's Get Crafty(all ages)-Puett Rm
October 9 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of Stones for Ibarra
Hear some stories and have fun by Harriet Doerr-Puett Rm
making a beautiful craft to take home. October 10 Noon-1 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club Discussion of
Bring your imaginations and the whole Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr
family! Puett Room. (repeat of Wednesday program)-Puett Rm
October 11 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Truman Price
Fpp7ttle People Story Time"qN -Puett Rm
�h., twice weekly! October 16 7-9 p.m. New Library Community Meeting/Open
House-Town Hall
Little People Story Time October 17 7-8 p.m. "Democratic Delusions:The Initiative Process
Fall schedule runs through Nov.9 in Oregon"(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm
Thursdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.with October 19 1-3 p.m. Comic and Cards Swap&Shop-Teen Area
Louise and Fridays, 10 to 10:30 a.m. October 19 3:30-4:30 p.m. Book Madness-Teen Book Group discusses
with Terri! Spend some fun quality Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo-Puett Rm
time with your little one.Enjoy stories, October 21 7-9 p.m. "Cancer Prevention"with Dr.Eileen Walsh
-Puett Rm
songs and activities designed for
children 3 and under and their grown- October 25 4-5 p.m. A Spooky Event with Mad Science-Town Hall
c
chiPuett Room. October 27 2-4:30 p.m. Adult Reading Program Kick-Off-Town Hall
October 30 6:30-8:30 p.m. Story Time Basics(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm
Book Club reads For more information on library programs, visit our web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us
Stones for Ibarra All library programs are free. Some library programs require registration.
To sign up, call 503-684-6537.
Wednesday, October 9, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, October 10, noon-1 p.m.
(bring a"brown bag"lunch if you wish) Old time fiddler visits library
Harriet Doerr's Stones for Ibarra is this Truman Price will play his fiddle and sing on Friday,October
month's selection. This novel is the 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Puett Room. Price's influences
story of an anglo married couple who in include Western swing,Scandinavian folk tunes and polkas. He
a burst of idealism move from San performs hoedowns,ballads,rags and swing music.
Francisco to an old family home and This program is supported in part by an
Hui iue��.5r1,
abandoned mine in Mexico. Read this Cu H ure Ccuci_1 award from the NEA(National Endowment
National Book Award winner and join us for the Arts)and PA CC(the Regional Arts
for a discussion in the Puett Room. and Culture Council).
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Cancer Prevention A Spooky Event With
Dr.Eileen Walsh,a local naturo- Mad Science
■ pathic physician,returns to the library to Join us Friday,October 25,
1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ discuss cancer prevention. Monday, 4 to 5 p.m.for some spectacu-
■ ■ ■ ■ October 21, 7 to 9 p.m.in the Puett lar experiments with Count
Room. Eggbert,Countess Eggberta,a
Hard Hat Report floating eyeball,and more.
Town Hall. Bring your -
Do you have designs on the new Story Time Basics imagination and a grownup if
library?
you're under 10.
By Margaret Barnes, Learn the basics of creating and
Tigard Public Library Director presenting story times Wednesday, "Democratic Delusions: The
October 30, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. This Initiative Process in Oregon„
With the selection of the SRG
program is for childcare providers
Partnership architectural firm to design seeking Child Development Accredi- Professor Richard Ellis will discuss
the new library,we have hit the ground tation(CDA)credit hours and adults the 2002 ballot measures and the future
running. Since coming on board,SRG wishing to learn basic storytelling of the initiative process in Oregon. Ellis
has met with many community mem- techniques.Puett Room. Registration is the Mark Hatfield Professor of Politics
bers to discuss the vision for the new required.Call Angela.Reynolds at at Willamette University and the author
library. Excited about the site near Hall 503-466-1894 to register. of Democratic Delusions: The Initia-
Blvd. and OMara Street, the architects I tive Process in America.Thursday,
are committed to creating a building that October 17, 7 to 8 p.m. in the Puett
not only takes advantage of the site's Room. Registration required.
natural amenities,but also reflects the Presenting the Eighth Annual
Adult Reading Program,
community.
"Stark Reading Mad!” Teen events
If you would like to share your your fibra ry-
ideas about features in the new library, October 27 to December 7
please come to our New Library The adult reading program is a six- Programs for 6-121 grade students.
Community Meeting/Open House, week reading event designed to make Create your Own Garden Lantern
Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in you mad about reading! Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. to
Tigard Town Hall. Would you like toRead or listen to books noon, Puett Room.Registration re-
see a comfy place for parents to sit in and qualify for crazy-fun quired.
the children's room? More public prizes! Cartoon and Anime Contest
meeting space? Expanded audio-visual Become a Like to draw? Bring your original comic
collections? Whatever your ideas, come bibliomaniad Find out or graphic artwork to the reference
share them with us. how at the kick-off desk by Saturday, October 5.Submis-
Learn what the architects have event, Sunday, Octo- 'ions will be displayed at the library all
discovered in their interviews with ber 27, 2 to 4:30 p.m.in Town Hall. month and reviewed by a panel of
judges.Winners will receive fabulous
citizens and staff. They may even Be among the first to register for the
prizes!All artwork will be returned.
provide a peek into some early design program! Guest authors will be on-hand
ideas. This is your chance to become with stories about their own reading and Comics and Cards Swap & Shop
involved. writing fanaticism. Let them entice you Saturday, October 19, 1 to 3 p.m.,
For more information,explore our
with mini-reviews of their favorite Puett Room.
library web page at: books! Book Madness
September's book is Tiger Rising by
www.ci.tigard.or.us/library or contact Funding for the kick-off provided Kate DiCamillo.Chat with the author via
paula@ci.tigard.or.us. by Live @ Your Library,an initiative of phone. Saturday, October 19, 3:30
the American Library Association. to 4:30 p.m., Puett Room.
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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 neighbor-
hood meeting will be scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made with the city.
Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners within 500 feet of the proposed development. If you have any questions,
please contact city staff at 503-639-4171.
PROPOSAL #1 PROPOSAL #3
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" Tentative Project Name: Leiser Park
Subject: 1.22 acre subdivision into approx.6 lots Subject: 4.36 acre subdivision into approx. 18 lots
Zoning: R-7, 5,000 square foot lots Zoning: R-4.5, 7,500 square foot lots
Location: 14300 SW Bull Mountain Road;off of Location: Between 79`'and 8150 Avenues;
SW Bull Mtn.Rd., east of SW 144`'Ave. south of SW Bonita Road
Contacts: Contacts:
Developer/Applicant: Pat Huske/Ironwood Homes,Inc. Developer/Applicant: Craig Brown/Matrix Development
503-625-4391 Corp. 503-620-8080
Applicant's Engineer: AKS Engineering&Forestry,LLC Applicant's Engineer: Steve Roper/SR Design,LLC
503-925-8799 503-469-1213
City Staff: Mathew Scheidegger and City Staff: Morgan Tracy
Brian Rager
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PROPOSAL #2 PROPOSAL #4
Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named" Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named"
Subject: 1.65 acre subdivision into approx.7 lots Subject: 1.20 acre subdivision into approx,6 lots
Zoning: R-7, 5,000 square foot lots Zoning: R-4.5, 7,500 square foot lots
Location: 14125 SW Fern Street; south of Walnut St., Location: 10120 SW Tigard Street and 10085 & 10135
northeast of Ascension Dr. SW Katherine Street;north of SW Karol Ct.
Contacts: Contacts:
Developer/Applicant: Larry Hultquist 503-521-1668 or Developer/Applicant: S.Miles Schlesinger/SM Builders,
503-880-0246 Inc. 503-968-6500
Applicant's Engineer: N/A Applicant's Engineer: N/A
City Staff: Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager City Staff: Morgan Tracy and Brian Rager
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Library levy on Where to park....RVs, boats and utility trailers?
November ballot The Tigard Municipal Code allows items such as travel trailers,campers,boats
How are libraries funded in and utility trailers to be left in the street for a total of 10 days per year.However,
Washington County?Washington any RV, boat, trailer, etc.kept in the front of the property must be operational,
County Cooperative Library Services have current tags,and cannot be"occupied"or lived in.Under no circumstances
(WCCLS)provides about 73%of funding can these items block free passage or vision of the street, sidewalk or traffic control
for local libraries. Since 1998,funding devices at any time.
from the County has been supple- Do you need more than 10 days? The Code does not restrict you from parking
mented with money from a library these items on your property as long as they are not causing an obstruction. Be
reserve fund to avoid reduction in _ sure nothing is blocking the public right of way,which
service. Approximately 90x/0 of the + includes projecting past your driveway or over the
lie
reserve funds will be expended by June _ ' sidewalk. Check"visual clearance"to be sure no one's
2003. - -- view is blocked when attempting to enter the street.
What is Measure 34-54? A five- If you are unclear about the dimensional requirements
year operations library levy with a tax of the"vision clearance triangle,"please call the Planning Division at 503-639-4171,
rate of 26 cents per $1,000 of assessed ext. 2421.
value. If you have a complaint regarding items blocking the public right of way,
Why has Measure 34-54 been consider starting with a friendly step and talk to your neighbor.Many times neigh-
proposed? The proposed levy would bors are not aware of the problem and will be glad to oblige.
fund services that are currently paid for Anyone inappropriately storing items in the public right of way is subject to
with County reserve funds. It would correction notifications and court citations with fines.If you need assistance with a
also provide funding to address the potential code violation,contact Tigard Code Enforcement Specialist Christine
increased use of library services. Darnell at christine@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2441. You will need to
Circulation of library material has provide the address of the property you are reporting. Complaints are public
increased 100%since 1990 among record.
libraries funded by WCCLS. Thirty-one
percent of that growth occurred in the
past two years. During the five-year Recycling/waste reduction corner -
term of the levy, circulation is projected stop unwanted mail!
to grow another 78%. If you are interested in reducing the amount of unwanted mail that you receive,
How does this differ from the here are a few tips to remove your name from mailing lists:
ballot measure Tigard voters ap- When you receive unwanted first-class mail,you can cross out the address
proved in May? The bond measure and bar code, circle the first class postage and write"refused:return to
passed in May will pay for the construc- sender." Then, drop the letter into any mailbox.
tion of a new library,which is funded 0Whenever you fill out information cards,surveys,warranty cards,or contests
locally. Measure 34-54 would provide -clearly write"Please Do Not Sell My Name or Address."
funding for most of the operating costs 0When you receive unwanted catalogs,write that company and request to
for libraries throughout the county, have your name removed from their mailing list.
including Tigard. • Write to the following companies to remove your name from national
Where can I find out more marketing lists. This will stop unwanted mail as well as catalogs and promo-
information? Find out more informa-
tions from their member organizations.
tion about Measure 34-54 on WILInet at Direct Marketing Association Experian
www.W7LInet.wccls.lib.or.us or ask at Mail Preference Service Attn: Consumer Service Department
the Tigard Library. PO Box 9008 901 W.Bond
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008 Lincoln,NE 68521
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TigardRecap!
For additional information or if you have any questions about any of the items listed below,please contact City Recorder
Cathy Wheatley at503-639-4171, ext.2410. 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.
City Council Meeting highlights for the past month
• Heard Vision Mid-Year Report 0 Heard urban renewal overview
• Awarded the project management services contract for the new • Discussed amendment to the Joint Water Commission agree-
library ment
• Heard a Public Works Department overview 0 Heard Annual Court Report
• Considered Tigard Municipal Code changes to implement the Considered an Affordable Housing Plan
Transportation System Plan
• Heard an update on the International Resource Cities Program
• Awarded engineering design services contract for the proposed
Wall Street Local Improvement District Recognized Coe Manufacturing for providing property to build
the Potso Dog Park
• Heard an update on summer reading and the new library
• Held a Public Hearing on Phased Permitting and Deferred
• Discussed street maintenance fee issues Submittal Fees
• Awarded the Construction Manager/General Contractor Heard an update on the Washington County event complex
contract for the new library bond
AgendaFuture Council Items
• Updates on the status of the new library 0 Hear an update on transit
• Meet with the Tualatin City Council and the Tigard-Tualatin 0 Hear a Community Development Department overview
School Board
• Discuss standards for housing development set-aside requests
• Hear an update on the Washington County Cooperative Library
Service local option levy Hear social service agency presentations
• Hear an update on the proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking • Meet with the Senior Center Board
Water Agency