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November 2002 Volume XX No. 11
Mayor's corner Tigard investigates long-term water supply
There's a lot happening in options
Tigard this fall! The downtown
merchants are sponsoring a Trick or The City of Tigard purchases the majority of its water supply from the City of
Portland and the Joint Water Commission. Although Tigard owns groundwater
Treat Main Street event on October
31 (see details on page 3)• On wells,it lacks ownership of a water source that is capable of meeting the
October 19,volunteers participated community's current and future demand for clean, safe drinking water. In an effort
in Make-A-Difference Day. Tigard to address this problem,the City of Tigard is investigating options for a future long-
thanks those volunteers who planted term water supply.
trees and spruced up the library. One of the options being considered is to become a member of the proposed
Speaking of the library,the new Bull Run Region Drinking Water Agency. Tigard,along with 13 local agencies,is
library planning is progressing exploring the possibility and affordability of creating a regional water agency that
quickly so if you want to share your would be responsible for the water management of the Bull Run Watershed and
ideas, now is the time! To give input Columbia South Shore Wellfield.
call 503-684-6537,e-mail In the next few months,the Intergovernmental Water Board and City Council
paula@ci.tigard.or.us or plan to members will be presented with the Principles of Agreement and other information
attend the next community meeting regarding the formation of a regional water agency. A decision is expected by
on December 11. early next year as to whether or not the
I'd also like to acquaint you with City of Tigard will continue to pursue the
the Tigard-Tualatin School District's Bull Run Region Drinking Water Agency
"Lunch Buddy"program.This terrific as a viable long-term water supply
program matches an adult volunteer option. In addition,the City of Tigard
with a student—and the two of you continues to investigate other water
have lunch together once a week!As supply options including the Joint Water
a lunch buddy,you visit,encourage Commission and the extension of our
and serve as a positive role model wholesale water contract with the City of
for your student. To find out more, Portland.
call Susan Stark Haydon at the School For more information regarding the project,check out the City of Portland's
District at 503-431-4000. web site, www.water.ci.portland.or.us and click on"What's New." If you have
I wish you all a Happy Thanks- any questions and/or concerns,please feel free to contact Ed Wegner at
giving. Christmas is just around the ed@ci.tigard.orus, 503-639-4171, ext. 2595 or Sally Mills at sally@ci.tigard.or.us,
corner,so watch out for the shop- 503-639-4171, ext. 2604.
pers!
Jim Griffith, Mayor Street maintenance fee public meeting
Thursday, November 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Details on page 3.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH KEN SCHECKLA BRIAN MOORE CRAIG DIRKSEN
City of Tigard
MAYOR
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CIT-Citizen Involvement Team Grassroots, Neighborhood-Based
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Brian J.Moore The CIT meeting is cablecase live on the first Thursday on Channel 28 at 7 p.m.
brianm@ci.tigard.or.us Replays are shown Thursday at 11 p.m., Saturday at 9 p.m. and Monday at 7 and
ii p.m., Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the 3rd and 4th Sunday at 10 a.m.
COUNCILORS Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings.
Ken Scheckla Refreshments will be provided.
kens@ci.tigard.or.us When: Thursday, November 7, 2002, 6:30-9:00 P.M.
Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Craig Dirksen
craigd@ci.tigard.or.us 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,
CITY MANAGER Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works. (This portion is not
Bill Monahan aired on cable.)
bill@ci.tigard.or.us
7:00 p.m. General Session—Announcements,updates and status reports on
CITYSCAPE EDITOR current activities,issues and events.
Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder 7:20 p.m. Holiday Safety-Crime Prevention Officer Jim Wolf will share safety
cathy @ci.tigard.or.us tips for the holiday season.
All City Hall employees can be 7:35 p.m. Amber Alert-Learn about the new system in place to alert citizens
reached byphone at503-639-4171 about lost children.
7:45 p.m. Capital Improvement Program Budget-It's that time again. Time
to begin developing the list of projects that will be included in the 2002-
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: 03 budget. Come and find out what's on the list and how you can
City Council make suggestions for consideration--street improvements,sidewalks,
2nd,3rd&4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. storm drain improvements,speed humps,and water and park facilities
Town Hall are eligible for consideration.
8:10 P.M. Break
Library Board
8:15 p.m. Want to Know More about Your Community?Learn how the city
2nd Thursday,7 p.m.
Library Puett Room makes it easy for citizens to get information about the"business"of
Tigard.Hear about the community connector program,Cityscape
Planning Commission newsletter,cable programming,newspapers,community meetings,the
1 st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. city's web site,and upcoming changes to the CIT program.
Town Hall
8:40 p.m. Meeting Wrap Up
Intergovernmental Water Board 8:55 p.m. Adjourn
2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m.
Tigard Water Building Bring a friend or neighbor!
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.2412. 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!
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Outdoor tasks keep Street maintenance fee public meeting
volunteers busy Thursday, November 14, 6:30 — 8 p.m. Tigard Town Hall
In September and October, 50 Intel
The city's Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force recommended the
employees and their family members,
city enact a street maintenance fee to cover the costs of street maintenance, street
members of the Bull Mountain LDS light and signalization energy costs and possibly right-of-way maintenance. The
church,students from area high schools
proposed fee would be assessed to city residences and businesses and be based on
and other community members joined
the user's estimated impact on Tigard's transportation system. The City Council is
forces to remove vegetation and plant
considering implementing a fee and has extended the public participation process
nearly 600 trees and shrubs.Check out to ensure that there are adequate opportunities for citizen involvement.The Task
the improvements at Fanno Creek Park,
Force will discuss the proposed fee,how it was arrived at and what it would
Summerlake Park,the Adopt-A-Stream accomplish. The Task Force welcomes additional input on financing opportunities
site on Derry Dell Creek and the water as well as how a street maintenance fee can be assessed.For more information,
quality facility at Ascension and Mistle-
contact City Engineer Gus Duenas at gus@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171,
toe Drives. ext. 2470.
Adopt-A-Street volunteer teams Subdivision proposals in Tigard
removed approximately 1,500 pounds City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions being
of litter from alongside some of Tigard's contemplated in Tigard or its Urban Growth Area.Plans are only in preliminary
busiest streets.Teams include: stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the City of Tigard. Plans
•ABLE Students, have not been finalized. It is possible that development will not occur immediately.
Tigard High School If the applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood meeting will be
•Barrows Road Albertsons' scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made with
employees the city. Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners within 500 feet of the
• Bebek Associates proposed development.
• Boy Scout Troop 483 PROPOSAL #1
• Mrs. Carpenter Tentative Project Name: "Un-Named"
• Collectors Press employees Subject: Subdivision of approx. �
• Don Morrissette Home 1 acre into 10 lots
employees Zoning: R-12, 3,050 sq ft lots
•Key Club,Tigard High School Location: 10895 SW 951 Avenue;
•Moore,Monahan,Alexander north of SW North Dakota St. VW
Families Contacts:
•Cindy Olsen Developer/Applicant: Robert Law
• Team Tigard, City of Tigard 503- 608-5150 + .
employees Applicant's Engineer: N/A
• Terry Family City Staff: Mathew Scheidegger
• Tigard Chamber of Commerce and Brian Rager 503-639-4171
•Tigard KiwanisClub Trick or Treat!
Thanks to these volunteers for their The Annual Halloween"Trick or Treat Main street" event will be held from
efforts to keep our community clean 3:30-5:30 p.m. on October 31, 2002. This is a fun and safe event for all those
and beautiful. ghosts and goblins. Rain or shine we hope to see you there!
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News from the Tigard Library
Stories and Crafts Library Events - • •
Little People Story Time November l,8 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri
Thursday, November 7 (ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm
10 to 10:30 a.m.with Louise November 2,9 1-1:30 p.m. Let's Get Crafty(all ages)-Puett Rm
Friday,November 8 November 3,10,17,24 10-11 a.m. Computer Basics Class
Call 503-684-6537 for details
10 to 10:30 a.m.with Terri November 5 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Stories and Crafts-Puett Rm
Spend quality time with your little one. November 6 6:30-8:30 p.m. "A Story,a Story"(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm
Enjoy stories,songs and activities November 7 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Louise
designed for children 3 and under and (ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm
their grown-up. Puett Room. November 7 7-8:30 p.m. "Investing for College"(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm
Let's Get Crafty November 8 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with David Helfand
-Puett Rm
Saturday, November 2
November 11 Library Closed-Veterans Day
1 to 1:30 P.M.
November 13 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of Wild Life hosted
Hear stories and have fun making a by Molly Gloss-Puett Rm
beautiful craft to take home.Bring November 14 Noon-1 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club Discussion of
your imaginations and the whole Wild Life by Molly Gloss
family! All ages.Puett Room. (repeat of Wednesday program)-Puett Rm
Preschool Stories and Crafts November 16 3:30-4:30 p.m. Book Madness-Teen Book Group discussion
of True Believer hosted by
Tuesday, November 5 Virginia Euwer Wolff-Puett Rm
10 to 10:30 a.m. November 20 7-7:30 p.m. Storytelling with Angela Reynolds-Puett Rm
Stories,music,laughter,surprises and a November 28-29 Library Closed-Thanksgiving
fun activity to take home. Ages 3 to 6. For more information on library programs, visit our web site at www.ci.tigard.orus
Puett Room. All library programs are free. Some library programs require registration.
To sign up,call 503-684-6537
Story times run through November 9.
We will resume in January. Book Madness: a teen Book Time! Celebrate
book group like no Children's Book Week
other! November 18-24
A Story, a Story Join us for good books,cool authors,
A Special Storytelling evening
Wednesday, November 6 great conversation and groovy snacks! Wednesday, November 20
6:30-8:30 p.m. November book is True Believer by 7-7:30 P.M.
Learn to use storytelling and felt- Virginia Euwer Wolff. Wolff will be on-
boards in the curriculum.For child hand to sign your book and tell you Join us for some great interactive
care providers and parents. CDA about the Make Lemonade trilogy and storytelling with Angela Reynolds,
credit available.Register with Angela her adventures in writing. Oregon storyteller.Children of all ages
will enjoy Jack and the Robbers;The
Reynolds, 503-466-1894. Puett Room. Saturday, November 16 Blue Bottle;Mabela the Clever;The
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Puett Room. Hen and the Crocodile;and more! All
ages. Puett Room.
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Experience the music of Israel and Britain
David Helfand loves to travel,and his journeys inspire his music.
Join Helfand Friday, November 8, 6 to 8 p.m.in the Puett Room
1 for a music performance and discussion. Hear him play a variety of
instruments including Celtic harp and mandocello,and accompany
him on what one reviewer described as"a fascinating,acoustically-
Hard Hat Report
heightened world music journey."
This event is funded by Washington County Cooperative
Laying solid foundations for a Library Services.
new library
By Margaret Barnes Thank you volunteers! Investing for college
Tigard Public Library Director We have so much to be thankful for Dave Poppe of the Edward Jones
Putting together the team to build a at the Tigard Library. Gratitude and investment firm will present a seminar
new library is a lot like assembling the appreciation goes out to all our hard- on investing for college,Thursday,
building itself. Just as we envision the working volunteers including our 240 November 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m.in the
new library to be both versatile and youth,teen and adult volunteers,as well Puett Room. Learn how the new 529
efficient,we looked for similar charac- as school groups,area church groups, College Savings Plans and the Coverdell
teristics in the construction team. scout troops and other organizations Savings Accounts(formerly the Educa-
The general contractor,Hoffman who step in to get the job done! tional IRA)can benefit parents,children,
Construction,was selected for its If you'd like to volunteer at the and grandchildren. Registration re-
experience and attention to quality library,contact Trish Stormont at quired.
construction. With projects such as the trish @ci.tigard.or.us or at 503-684-
Oregon Convention Center and the new 6537, ext. 2516.
Seattle Central Library,Hoffman can
point to successful results in both the Book Club hosted by Molly Gloss
public and private sectors. ,_ Gloss will lead a discussion of her latest novel Wild Life,
The architects, SRG Partnership, > the story of Charlotte Bridger Drummond, an early-20th-
have extensive experience in both century single mother who supports five young sons in the
e
libraries and other public buildings,such � 1ust-tamed wilderness fringe of western Oregon g by writing
as The Oregon Coast Aquarium and the pulp fiction. Read the book,awarded the James Tiptree,
Mount St.Helens Visitors'Center. Jr.Award for literary fantasy,and join the author to discuss
Charlie Bahlman from Shiels Obletz it,Wednesday, November 13, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Puett
Johnsen was selected as project man- Room.
ager because he,too,has broad con- A second discussion,hosted by Kate Miller,Adult Services Librarian,will take place,
struction experience,including the Thursday, November 14, noon to 1 p.m.in the Puett Room(bring a brown bag
Hollywood branch of Multnomah County lunch if you wish). This program is made possible by Live @ Your Library, an
Library. As project manager he will initiative of the American Library Association.
watch out for the city's interests to help
us meet our goal of completing the Have you gone "Stark Reading Made yet?
building on time and within budget. Mad about reading? Here's your Read or listen to 1,500 hundred
While this talented construction chance to win prizes just for pages and qualify for the grand
team provides a solid foundation for doing what you're already crazyprize, a night out to enjoy dinner
Tigard's new library,the participation of about! Sign-up for the 81 Annual and tickets to an attraction of
citizens,including the New Library Adult Reading Program,Stark your choice. Remember,you
Resource Team,and library staff will Reading Mad,today! For every must register in person, so stop
ensure the new library is well built and 100 pages you read or listen to, - by the library and acknowledge
meets Tigard's future needs. qualify for weekly prize drawings. your inner bibliomaniac today!
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Cityscape Newsletter &
Help the police help you! Vintage home tours
No police department can function •Persons loitering around schools, The Tigard Area Historical Associa-
effectively without the assistance of parks or secluded areas. I tion is pleased to present a Home Tour
responsible citizens.The Tigard Police *Anyone peering into parked vehicles of several wonderful vintage homes in
Department depends on you to or checking door handles.Also, the Tigard area.The association will host
contact us when you observe suspi- vehicles traveling without headlights at least six homes on Saturday,Novem-
cious persons or actions. down your street or through a ber 30`'from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Some people may notice a parking lot during the night. The Home Tour celebrates the
suspicious activity and fail to call for •In general,persons who do not seem 1501 anniversary of Wilson and Mary
fear of being labeled an alarmist or to"belong" to the area. Ann Tigard's arrival in the area. Maps
nuisance.Still others take it for granted Many times the scenarios de-� and directions will be provided,and tour
that someone else has already called. scribed above could have innocent guides will be available at each home to
Please do not let reasons such as these explanations. However,the Tigard answer questions.
prevent you from taking action in the Police would rather investigate a Included in the tour will be two
event suspicious activity is observed. potential crime situation than be called 1880's homes,two early 1900's homes
What is suspicious?Basically when it is too late.Your call could and two log homes built in the 1930's by
anything that seems even slightly out save a life, prevent an injury or stop a Henry Steiner, chief carpenter of
of place. "Gut" feelings have merit as criminal act. historic Timberline Lodge.
well.Some obvious things to watch for To report emergencies call 9-1-1. Ticket prices for the Home Tour
are: For non-emergency police assistance will be $7.00 for individual, $10.00 per
•A stranger entering your call 503-629-0111. For further infor- couple,and $12.00 per family.Tickets
neighbor's property. mation on reporting suspicious will be available beginning November 4
•Screams or calls for help. activity,contact Crime Prevention and can be purchased at the Tigard
Officer Jim Wolf at 503-718-2561. Chamber of Commerce,Pacific Highway
West Coast Bank, by phone at 503-639-
3334 or 503-579-2126 or at the John
People's Choice Awards: Draw the new library Tigard House on the day of the tour.
contest! Drop off ballots at
Are you 18 or under? Do you have a creative mind? Do you like to draw, Tigard City Hall
paint, scribble or doodle? Here's your chance to show us your vision of the new
library. Voters can drop off ballots at Tigard
Entries will be divided into four categories: Pre-school,Grade School,Middle City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,in
School,High School.
the main lobby from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. The City Hall
Drop off your entry at the Circulation Desk by Saturday, November 23. Entries night depository is available for after-
should be no larger than 11 by 17 inches and should be mounted on a background hours ballot drop off. Polls close at 8
that can be stapled to the wall.Make sure your name, age,address and phone P.M. on November 5.
number are clearly marked on the back of your work.
Drive-through ballot drop will be on
Artwork will be displayed in the library's Puett Room. The public is invited to November 5,noon to 8 p.m.
vote for their favorite work from November 25 through December 9. Winning
artwork will receive the"People's Choice Award."Winners will be recognized at For more information,contact
the new library community meeting on December 11 and will be VIP guests at the cathy@cElections Official Cathy Wheatley at
groundbreaking ceremony for the new library. 503-639-41 1, ext.
or
503-639-4171, ext. 2410.
Pull out your favorite pen,crayon,pencil,paintbrush.Ready.Set.Create!For
more information, contact Senior Library Assistant Terri Smith at 503-684-6537.
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New tools for civil enforcement First Annual Leaf
On July 9, 2002 the Tigard City Council a traffic ticket. Repeat offenders are Collection Days &
approved an amendment to the also subject to double and quadruple
enforcement chapters of the Tigard fines for multiple violations in a 24- Food Drive
Municipal Code. The amendments month time period. Some cases already The City of Tigard is hosting its 151
include shorter remedy periods for seen in court with the new"ticket" Annual Leaf Collection Days and Food
violations, a streamlined court process, method include tall weeds Drive.During heavy rains,leaves left in
and higher penalties for repeat offend- and grass,illegal signs, city streets clog storm drains, cause
ers. The expedited process has obstructing the public l�' flooding,and make for hazardous
resulted in better service for citizens right of way,and failing it driving conditions.This program has
and more efficient use of staff time. For to pay business taxes. been implemented to help Tigard
the"offenders,"the new amendments citizens dispose of residential leaf debris.
mean a possible court citation,similar to Leaves must be free of litter, rocks,
sticks and other debris.No leaf disposal
for commercial operators please!
Local Boy Scout thanks City of Tigard for In conjunction with leaf disposal,
assistance in the completion of his Eagle Team Tigard, a group of city employees
who volunteer for various projects,will
Scout project be collecting food for the Oregon Food
by Tyler Holmgren, Boy Scout Troop 419 Bank. A donation of two cans of food or
Last summer,with the assistance of City of Tigard staff,I was able to identify other non-perishable food items is
and successfully complete my Eagle Scout project. The project involved the recommended.
reconstruction of creek habitat along a section of Derry Dell Creek. Bring your leaves and your food
Invasive non-native plant species had entangled themselves around trees item donations to the City of Tigard
and choked out native plant species. The soil in the area became soft and was Water Yard, 8777 SW Burnham Road, at
eroding from the banks,falling into the creek and filling the water with sedi-
the corner of Hall and Burnham on
ment.
Saturday, November 9 or 23, between
8 a.m.and 4 p.m.
The project took two"working"weekends to complete as well as numerous
hours meeting,designing and planning for the event. The first weekend The city appreciates the
cooperation of its citizens with
involved pulling,cutting,and digging up the blackberries. The second weekend
leaf collection and looks forward
involved laying rock along the creek bank to provide stabilization,installing
to making the winter a little
birdhouses to help with lost habitat and the building of a cedar chip pathway
brighter for those in need. For
with a bench. Although the project was very time consuming and demanded
more information,contact
lots of work,I learned a lot and even had fun doing it.
Wastewater/Storm Supervisor
I would like to personally thank the people who supported me in making Eric Hand at
this project a success including Eric Hand,Sally Mills and Susan Koepping,city eric@ci.tigard.or.us or
employees. I would also like to thank all the scouts,parents and volunteers of 503-639-4171.
Troop 419 who helped work on the project. Finally, I want to thank my family
who were there to support me when I needed it most and for helping me carry
out this project in my efforts to obtain my Eagle.
I hope that some years down the road I will have inspired other scouts to
help out the community in any way possible. Someday,when I am married and
have children of my own, I would like to bring my family back to see my
project. I hope to sit on the bench, enjoy the nature surrounding us and show
my children that even one person can make an impact on the community, our
society,even,the world.
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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
• Met with the Tualatin City Council and the Tigard-Tualatin a Heard a Communication Plan Update
School Board 0 Discussed standards for housing development set-aside
• Heard an update on the Washington County Cooperative requests
Library Service local option levy 0 Discussed public tree care ordinance
• Heard an update on the proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking •
Discussed Metro's Urban Growth Boundary expansion
Water Agency
• Considered Intergovernmental Agreement for the commuter
• Held a public hearing on the 2002 Local Law Enforcement rail project
Block Grant
AgendaFuture Council Items
• Hear an update on the status of the new library 0 Hear an update on Tualatin Hills Park&Recreation District
• Hear a Community Development Department overview 0 Consider funding for implementation of Washington Square
presentation Regional Center
• Hear an update on Indonesian Resource Cities Program 0Hear a presentation on the conceptual design of the skate-
• Continue with the update on the proposed Bull Run Regional board park facility
Drinking Water Agency 0Continue review of social service grant recipients
• Discuss Intergovernmental Agreement with Clean Water aConsider adopting a transit plan
Services