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August 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXI No. 8
Mayor's corner Local area Boy Scouts make a big difference
I hope everyone is enjoying all It's the morning after the 41 of July celebration in Cook Park and there's litter
those things that the summer offers everywhere. Who ya gonna call?The Boy Scouts, of course! More than 50 scouts
like the great recreation activities at and family members from Tigard,Tualatin and Sherwood troops showed up at
city parks and the outstanding 8 a.m.on July 5 and an hour later the park was spotless!
entertainment provided by Broad- According to Steve Martin, parks supervisor, "They not only picked up the
way Rose. remains of all the fireworks and picnics,they even collected all the cigarette butts in
I wanted to update you on the Ithe parking lots and checked the trails for litter.They did a great job!"
city's budget.Tigard is a financially
conservative city that relies on state i Tigard reminds customers to conserve
tax dollars.With state funding in The Portland Metro area is experiencing one of the hottest, driest summer in
limbo,there is much uncertainty years,causing Tigard's water demand to swell to the highest water peak in the past
about the city's financial future. five years. This surge in demand puts a strain on Tigard's water supply. In addi-
Cuts,such as the reduction in tion,the City of Portland,Tigard's largest water supplier,is projecting a water
library hours,are the unfortunate shortage of 1.4 billion gallons. To meet the increased water demand,Portland is
result of us tightening our belts. supplementing the water supply with groundwater.
Construction is underway in Tigard residents are strongly encouraged to practice wise water use and even/
several areas around the city odd watering to avoid water supply shortages. Here are some tips to help you
including the new library and conserve water:
associated Hall Blvd.improvements 0 Remember voluntary even/odd watering. Even/odd watering means that if
and Gaarde Street improvements. your address ends in an even number,please water only on the even days of
Please be patient and exercise the month and if your address ends in an odd number,please water only on the
caution when driving in construc- odd days of the month.
tion zones.I know the work is a 0 Your lawn only needs one inch of water a week and this includes rainfall.
disruption and an inconvenience,
but the improved streets and new Do not allow the hose to run while you wash your car. Use a nozzle that
library will be wonderful additions automatically shuts off between rinses.
to our community! Use a car wash that recycles water.
Enjoy the remainder of your
Mosquito control
summer!
The Tigard Public Works Storm Water Division continues to sample and
monitor mosquitoes for the West Nile Virus(WNV)on various city-owned proper-
ties.To date,WNV has NOT been reported in Oregon. Please note, the City of
Tigard does not perform mosquito control on private properties. Residents are
urged to eliminate sources for standing water such as buckets,old tires,wheelbar-
rows,etc. For more information contact Wastewater/Stormwater Supervisor Eric
Jim Griffith, Mayor Hand at eric@ci.tigard.or.us or call 503-718-2607.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON
City of • , s
MAYOR `
James Griffith
mayor@ci.tigard.or.us
COUNCIL PRESIDENT l ;
Craig Dirksen fig CIA
COUNCILORS V
Brian J.Moore
brianm@ci.tigard.or.us
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Sydney Sherwood
sydney@ei.tigard.or.us August's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, August 7, at 7 P.M. on TVTV Cable
Nick Wilson Channel 28. The program will replay throughout the month. For a complete
nickw@ci.tigard.or.us schedule of broadcast times, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and
click on the link under Focus on Tigard.
CITY MANAGER
Bill Monahan August - Affordable Housing
bill@ci.tigard.orus Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at
CITYSCAPE EDITOR liz@ci.tigard.orus or 503-639-4171,ext. 2412.
Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder
cathy@ci.tigard.or.us
CAP continues!
All City Hall employees can be
reached by phone at 503-639-4171 Community Assessment Program(CAP)walks were conducted in Areas 12A,
12B and 45 in July. To learn more about CAP, to see where those areas are, or to
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: view the report to citizens for one of those areas,log onto the city's web site at
www.ci.tigard.or.us,click on Community Assessment Program under hot topics
City Council and click on a CAP area map.
2nd, 3rd&4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall No web access? Call Julia Hajduk or Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. If you see
Library Board the walkers in your area,feel free to ask questions or share your observations.
2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. The schedule for CAP walks in August is as follows:
Library Puett Room August 6: Area 27 August 13: Area 20A
Planning Commission August 20: Area 20B August 27: Area 35
1st&3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Town Hall
Intergovernmental Water Board Tigard offers washing machine rebate
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Tigard's Water Conservation Program is now offering a rebate of$50 to water
Tigard Water Building customers who purchase water-efficient clothes washers. For more information on
this program, check out the web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us/water or contact Sara
TVTV Cablecast Danz at 503-718-2599.
Council business meetings are cablecast We also thank everyone who participated in the Water Smart Landscape
on Tualatin Valley Television channels Rebate Program. Due to an overwhelming response,funds for the landscape
as follows: Live Coverage -(Comcast) rebate program have been exhausted. This program will start again in July 2004.
Channel 28: 2nd and 4th Tuesday each
month at 7:30 p.m. Replays of the
most recent meeting air on Channel 28:
Thursdays*9 a.m. & 11 p.m.; Fridays*7
p.m.; Saturdays* 12 p.m.; Sundays*4
a.m. (*Following 2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
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News from the Tigard Library
Library - nts Calendar Hard hat report
August 1,8 10:30-11 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri(ages 3 and This month's edition of the Hard
under)-Puett Rm
Hat Report can be found on the library's
August 4 1-3 P.M. Let's Play Chess Game Day(grades 4&up)
Chess sets and various board games will be web page www.ci.tigard.or.us/library/
available or bring your own-Puett Rm proposed library. Check for the latest
August 5 10:30-11 a.m. Stories&Crafts(all ages)-Puett Rm construction updates. The Hard Hat
August 6, 13 Where's Waldo at the Library? Report will return in the September
August 7 2-3 p.m. Arthur Atsma Magician(all ages) A mix of sleight Cityscape.
of hand magic and comedy-Fanno Creek Park
August 8 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music w/Tigard Pops Choir- Cultural Pass to Adventure
courtyard between City Hall and library.
August 12, 19 10:30 a.m.-noon New Parent Network Play Group(reg.req'd,call The Cultural Pass to Adventure
Sheila at 503-846-2139)-Town Hall program offers new passes to the
August 13 noon-7 p.m. Oaks Amusement Park Summer Reading Parry for Oregon Garden and the Pittock Man-
Summer Reading Finishers
Sion. Many other passes to local
August 14, 21,28 2-3 p.m. New Parent Network Infant Playgroup(reg.
req'd,call Sheila at 503-846-2139)-Town Hall attractions can be checked out for free
August 16 10 a.m.-noon Read!Explore!And Discover!Picnic-Fanno Creek admission for 4 people. Call the library
Park at 503-684-6537 for details.Funded by
For more information on library programs, visit our web site at Tigard Friends of the Library.
www.ci.tigard.orus. Library programs are free unless noted otherwise. Some
library programs require registration. To sign up, call 503-684-6537. 19
Let's Play Chess Game Day
Monday,August 4, 1 to 3 p.m.,
Story Time in August New library hours P„ettRoom, 4th grade and up
Stories and Crafts beginning July 1, 2003 Chess sets and various board
Wednesday,August 5;10:30 to 11 a.m. • Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. games will be available for an
All ages;Puett Room. Enjoy great stories • Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 P.M. afternoon of fun. Bring friends and
and make something to take home. 0 Saturday 10:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. your favorite board game if you
Little People Story Time August art in the wish. Snacks provided.
Fridays,August 1&8;10:30 to 11 a.m.
Arthur Atsma Magician
Ages 3 and under;Puett Room. Stories, library
Thursday,August 7, 2 to 3 p.m.,
music and movement with Terri! Art by Betsy "Bootsy" Fromherz Fanno Creek Park, all ages
Story Time resume in Septemberl will be on display at the library during A mix of sleight of hand magic and
August.Acrylic on canvas works using comedy.
From Gershwin to Sting—Tigard vivid colors and varied textures.
Pops Choir at the Library End of summer reading picnic
NEW COLLECTION! Saturday,August 16, 10 a.m. to
Friday,August 8; 6 to 8 p.m. in the noon Fanno Creek Park
courtyard between City Hall and the Best sellers without a waiting
list! Activities,treats,balloons and
library. Bring a chair or a blanket.
No charge,no holds,and the hottest more' Don't forget to bring your
Funded by the Friends of the reading log!
Tigard Library. new titles! Come see for yourself. g
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O the agenda... Park rental fees to increase
Upcoming City Council Items Park users have enjoyed the same low picnic shelter rental rates for more
than ten years. During that time, services were expanded and program costs
• Issue a Final Order relating to the have risen significantly.On June 24, 2003 the City Council increased rates so
Bretton Woods Appeal Hearing the city can continue to offer the picnic shelter reservation program park
users have come to expect.
• Update on Street Maintenance Fee
■ Current rates are in place until 12/31/03.
• Wrap up of Three-Year Commemo- ■ Reservations can be made now for 2004.
ration of 501''Anniversary of the ■ The goal is to recover 70%of program costs during a 3-year phase-in
Korean War schedule.
• Consider Downtown Revitalization ■ Resident rates are 50%lower than non-resident rates.
Strategy For more information, call Parks Manager Dan Plaza at 503-718-2590.
You can also view the new rates on Tigard's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.
What's on - Web? Broadway Rose Theatre's 12th summer
• season draws to a close!
• additional information on Cityscape See Pete `n'Keely,July 31—August 17 A hilarious new musical comedy
articles spoofing the married singing duos of the 60's.
• renew books
• The Broadway Rose drama camp will meet August 1-16,Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m.—2 p.m.at the Deb Fennel Auditorium. The cost
• discover job opportunities is $225 for each camper. For more information, call 503-603-9862.
• explore the library 0See the children's production Silly Goose playing August 13-16.
• report a traffic problem Performances are at the Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Road in
Tigard. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Broadway Rose box office at
503-620-5262 or online at www.broaduayrose.com.
For further information, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.