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Cityscape 2006-01 un Mimi MEN AMEN January 2006 www.tigard-or.gov Volume XXIV No. 1 Mayor's corner Improve 99W For the past three years the Tigard has City Council Goal #2 been involved in a federally funded pro- There was substantial progress made in 2005 to meet the Council goal of gram called the Resource Cities. This "Improve 99W."An improvement at the McDonald Street/Highway 99W program partnered cities in the U.S.with intersection, a study to develop a comprehensive corridor improvement and cities in third-world countries to share management plan for 99W, and a project to greatly improve the Hall Boule- knowledge and expertise in democracy and vard/Highway 99W intersection are key elements in that progress. self-government. Tigard had the honor of The McDonald Street/Highway 99W intersection project, completed in being partnered with Samarinda,Indonesia. August 2005,added a dedicated right-turn lane on McDonald,a dedicated Our respective cities sent and received through lane across 99W to Gaarde Street, and an extended left-turn lane on delegations to observe and share what we McDonald Street. Sidewalks on both sides of McDonald Street were also know in finance,citizen outreach,and water installed.The improvements have eliminated the long queues leading up to treatment and distribution. Eighteen months the intersection by separating the movements and extending the lanes for ago Tigard was chosen to have its involve- each movement,and has enhanced safety for pedestrians.This project is but ment in the program extended, and was one step in the effort to improve intracity traffic circulation and reduce traffic partnered with Samarinda's neighboring city congestion along Highway 99W. of Balikpapan to help both cities create an The MSTIP 3-funded Hall Boulevard/Highway 99W intersection improve- environmental education program for their went project is in the design phase with construction expected to begin in elementary schools. early 2007.The design work and right-of-way acquisition for the intersection Last month the program was concluded widening will be ongoing during the next 12 to 18 months.Because the with a conference in Indonesia attended by intersection is a major portal into the Tigard downtown area,the City will be representatives from all the American and working closely with the Oregon Department of Transportation(ODOT)and Indonesian cities involved. The results of Washington County to ensure that the project complements and supports the the program were reviewed and discussed. Downtown Improvement Plan elements. The program has been of great benefit to all City staff is working with ODOT to develop a detailed statement of work the cities involved. Aside from the actual for the Highway 99W Corridor Improvement and Management Plan.The information shared,the collaboration,the new perspectives learned, and the friend- products expected from the study are a plan for management of the corridor, identification of land use change opportunities,and a package of projects that ships forged,has had a profound impact on can be implemented over a period of years as funding sources are identified all those engaged. In these troubled times and designated for these projects.The actual work to develop the plan is of terrorism,distrust and ideological conflict, expected to begin in April 2006 and should be completed within 8 to 10 the opportunity to improve the relations months. between our two great countries and peoples is of value beyond price. The Cities The alternatives analysis to determine an optimum solution for the Main pe of oplesSamais ofnda and Balikpapan have ex- Street/Greenburg Road/Highway 99W intersection is nearing completion.The pressed their desire to continue the relation- study will take into account the findings of the Hall Blvd/Highway 99W ship with the City of Tigard,and we will project to ensure that the recommendations of the study support and enhance look for ways for the partnership to con- the improvements to be constructed at that intersection.The findings of the tinue. n study will be reported to CityCouncil early in 2006.The project recommen- Z_ �/ dations resulting from the study will be incorporated into the project list to be JCraig E. Dirksen, Mayor developed through the Corridor Plan for future implementation. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF City of Tigard It's Your Tigard = Get Involved! Be a part of the decision making process and learn more about programs. Agendas are available at wwmci.tigardorus under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Committee for Citizen Town Hall Involvement Tigard City Council 6:30 p.m. - 2nd, 3`d, and 4'Tuesdays 7 p.m. -3'Thursday in January ' meetings air Let your voice be heard—2nd and A newly expanded committee that 41'Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.- an opportu- reviews and evaluates public involve- Live on the 2nd and 4th ni to speak to Council for two minutes Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. tY P ment and communication plans prima- on any item not on the agenda. rily for city land use and development Replays every Sunday at 12 p.m., Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder, programs. Duane Roberts,Planner, Monday at 7 a.m.,Thursday at 2:30 503-718-2410. 503-718-2444. a.m.and 11 p.m.,Friday at 7:30 p.m., Planning Commission Saturday at 4 p.m. All programs air Planned Development Review on Channel 28. Town Hall Committee 7 p.m. - V and 3`d Mondays A citizen committee who reviews Library Comes Alive A nine member citizen committee and recommends changes to the that conducts public hearings on land Planned Development sections of the in '05! use issues and development applica- Community Development code. Dick tions. Dick Bewersdorff,Planning Bewersdorff,Planning Manager, When you think of libraries,you Manager, 503-718-2432. 503-718-2432. often think of words. Hundreds of Park and Recreation Advisory thousands of them reside in the many Board Tree Board volumes available at the library. But Tigard Water Bldg.Auditorium Library Conference Room numbers were the news in 2005 at the 7 p.m. - 2nd Monday 6:30 p.m.- 2nd Monday Tigard Public Library. A seven member citizen board that The Tree Board's mission is to Families returned to the library on advises the Council on park and recre- develop and administer a comprehen- Sundays. Belly-dancers entertained in ation policies,facilities,programs and sive program for the management, the lobby for the Adult Reading Pro- budgets. Daniel Plaza,Parks&Facilities maintenance,removal,replacement and gram. An enthusiastic volunteer corps Division Manager, 503-718-2590. protection of trees on public property. assisted the staff in serving scores of Matt Stine, City Forester, new library users. Months of record- Library Board 503-718-2589. breaking use,statistic-shattering check- Library Conference Room outs and popular programs for adults 7 p.m. - 2nd Thursday CPO 4B-C.F.Tigard Elementary 7 p.m.- 1"Thursday and children demonstrated that Tigard A seven member citizen board that residents love their new library. advises the Council regarding library CPO 4M -Metzger Park Hall Want to learn more about your policies,budget,facilities and other 7 p.m. - 4"Wednesday library? Pick up a copy of the 2005 needs. Connie Martin,Senior Adminis- Membership is open to all residents Annual Report at the Library or check it trative Specialist, 503-718-2512. and property owners within the CPO 4B out on-line at bttp.//www.tigard-orgov/ or CPO 4M boundaries. Map and library/about/docs/ agendas are available at the Washington annual report 2005.pdf. County Citizens Participation Organiza- tion link on the city's web site. Contact Opportunities Patt Opdyke, 503-725-2117. Continue to look here for opportu- nities to get involved that may be of interest to you or call Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or liz@tigard-orgov. Page 2 Cityscape Editor - Liz Newton Layout Design - Jill Byars CITYSCAPE it� City of Tigard Shelf 71 Lmife News from the Tigard Library Library events calendar New Computer Lab Open at Tigard Public Library Jan. 1 Library Closed for New Year's Day Beginning in January,the Tigard Jan.2,9, 16,23,30 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(ages 0-6)—Puett Rm Public Library's Technology Room will Jan.3,10, 17,24,31 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(ages 0-6)—Puett Rm be open for patrons who need one-on- Jan.4,11,18,25 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(ages 0-6)—Puett Rm one tutoring or assis- Jan.4,11,18,25 6-7:30 p.m. Dogs&Tales(beginning readers-grade 5,reg. re Puett Rm tance with specific Jan. 5 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Introduction to MS Word computer questions. Jan.7 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Basic Computer Skills Trained volunteers Z Jan.7 Noon-1:30 p.m. Computer Class: Introduction to Windows OS can help you set up an Jan. 10 7-8 p.m. Komedy 4 Da Kids(all ages)—Comm.Rm email account,create a Jan. 12 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: E-mail for Beginners spreadsheet,download photographs, Jan. 14 10 a.m.-Noon Open Computer Lab learn how to use a specific software Jan. 19 5:30-8 p.m. Teen Movie Night(Grades 6-12 only)—Comm program, or provide extra assistance. Rm Jan. 19 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Surfing the Web for Fun Registration is not required. For more Jan. 21 10:30-Noon Computer Class: Internet for Beginners information,please call the Reference Jan. 25 7-9 p.m. Book Discussion Group—Houghton Rm Desk at Jan. 26 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Introduction to MS Word 503-684-6537 ext. 2517 or visit the Jan. 28 10 a.m.-Noon Open Computer Lab library's web page. All library programs are free. For more information about programs, NEW Teen Library Council visit our web site at www.tigard-orgov/library. Tigard Public Library is forming a Some library programs require registration. To register,please call 503-684-6537 new Teen Library Council(TLC). Young Book Discussion Group 91 adults in 61 through 12`'grades are invited to join TLC to plan fun activities Wednesday,January 25, 7 to 9 p.m. such as art projects and displays,movie The library's book discussion group meets the fourth nights,festivals,and creative workshops Wednesday of each month in the Houghton Room of the library. for young adults at the library. This is a Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. This is an ongoing discussion great way to make the library the kind group and books are selected by the group. In January,we will be reading Dan of place you want it to be. The TLC will Brown's, The Da Vinci Code in preparation for a visit by author, Sharan Newman meet monthly and free snacks and in February. She will be visiting the library to discuss her book, The Real History drinks will be provided.If you are Behind the Da Vinci Code,which will be the book of the month for February. interested,please contact Jessica Marie Sharan is a medieval historian and the author of the popular historical novels at 503-718-2654 or jessica®tigard- featuring Catherine LeVendeur, a female sleuth in medieval France. If you like to orgov. read and discuss books,consider joining the book discussion group! TPL Teen Zine NEW YA Book Club Do you like to read for fun? Want Want to express yourself? Want to get published? Want a voice? Help start to talk about books with other teens Tigard Public Library's new Teen Zine and make it what you want it to be! Zines who like to read too? If you are inter- are mini magazine-like publications that can include personal writings and ested in participating in a new young ponderings,poems,stories,photos,artwork,music lyrics,reviews on movies,music adult book club,contact Jessica Marie at and books,comic strips,political commentary,and news. To participate,contact 503-718-2654 or jessica@tigard-orgov. Jessica Marie at 503-718-2654 or jessica@tigard-orgov. Page 3 www.tigard-or.gov CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter "Komedy 4 Da Kids" featuring Angel Ocasio Story Time Adventures January 10, 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays &Wednesdays A very funny and high energy one-man variety act! This in January 10:30-11:15 a.m. wonderfully interactive performance combines physical comedy, Join us in the library for stupendous jokes,juggling,object balancing,and magic. Bilingual(Spanish& I stories,songs and hands-on activities. English)Program. Bring your imaginations and be ready to Teen Movie Night wiggle! January 19, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bring your friends to the library, and enjoy a movie and popcorn. For more Computer Classes information,visit the teen web page at www.tigard-orgov/library/teens/or call 503-684-6537. This program is for teens grades 6-12 only. Sign up for free computer classes at Dogs & Tales the library. Classes are geared for g beginners;however,some classes have Wednesdays! 6 to 7:30 p.m., Puett Room prerequisites. To register or to obtain For beginning readers through grade 5 further information,please call the Could your child use a helping paw with reading?Reading aloud to a dog Reference Desk at 503- creates a relaxed,non-judgmental environment that helps children develop their 684-6537 ext. 2517. reading skills and builds confidence.Our visiting dog and owner teams are volun- Registration is required teers certified in pet-assisted therapy through the Bonnie L.Hays Small Animal for all computer classes Shelter. except the Open Registration required-please call 503-684-6537 and ask for the Children's Computer Lab. it Desk to sign up for a time slot! Volunteers . Time for Tigard Make a Resolution to Volunteer at Tree Board Invites Applications the Tigard Library in 2006 The City of Tigard Tree Board encourages local residents to apply for a new citizen representative board vacancy.The Special Needs Library Volunteer Facilitator: Provide Tree Board has been involved in several successful projects the extra assistance needed by some volunteers to be success- including the Heritage Tree Program,tree plantings,and ful. Patience,consistency and 2 hours a week are required. changes to the City of Tigard Development Code.It has been Assistant to Library Volunteer Coordinator: Clerical in operation since 2001.The Tree Board is seeking to fill this and administrative skills needed to help keep the 225+ vacancy with an individual who has a passion for trees,project volunteer program running smoothly. Support volunteers and ideas,and energy to get things done. the library by assisting with copying,data entry,and word The Tree Board meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second processing. Four hours per week is requested. Monday of the month at the Tigard Library Conference Room. Ongoing Booksale Manager: The Friends of the Individuals interested in being considered for the Tree Board Tigard Library are seeking a reliable person to restock the position need to fill out a Citizen Committee Interest book sale in the lobby of the library. Lifting and �. Application form and return it to City Hall by 5 p.m. bending are required. Two hours per week are on Tuesday February 28.CCI application forms needed. ;� are available online at www.tigard-orgov or at Additionally,weekend volunteers are the City Hall lobby, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. For more needed at the library for shelving and checking in of information about this vacancy or Tree Board activities materials. contact Matt Stine at 503-718-2589 or mstine@tigard-or.gov For more information, or for the time and day for the If you would like to have a Citizen Committee Interest next library New Volunteer Orientation,contact Trish application form mailed to you or you would like additional Stormont at 503-718-2516 or at trish@tigard-orgov. information about City of Tigard volunteer opportunities, contact Bob Roth at 503-718-2402 or bob@tigard-or.gov. January 2006 www.tigard-or.gov Page 4 Cityscape Newsletter Ballot Measure 37 Crews Grade a New On November 2, 2004, Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 37. The Track for Metzger measure provides that an owner of private real property is entitled to receive Elementary just compensation where a land use regulation is enacted after the owner or a family became the owner of the property, if the regulation restricts the use of Metzger Elementary has seen the the property and reduces its fair market value. In lieu of compensation, the best Tigard,as a number of commu- measure also provides that the government responsible for the regulation may o c groups oups and citizens pulled together t choose to remove,modify or not apply the regulation. to complete a walking track for stu- dents. Metzger School Principal,Karen The City of Tigard has had two claims under BM37. One claim resulted in Twain,and Physical Education Teacher, the regulations being waived. The other was denied by the City Council. Robbie O'Brien,had a vision for their On October 14, 2005, the Marion County Circuit Court declared BM37 school that included a 100 meter unconstitutional,citing five state and federal constitutional violations. The chipped walking track. The track League of Oregon Cities advised cities to continue processing all claims as if the would be used to promote physical law is in effect because of appeals to the circuit court decision and questions fitness and healthy eating habits for about the future of this litigation. The appeal process will take 8 to 18 months. Metzger students . Thanks to a grant of The City of Tigard has received no additional claims. Any future claims will $5,000 from State Senator Ginny likely be clarified by making a claim decision or waiver effective only if the Burdick who won the grant money in a appeals court overturns the circuit court's decision. fitness challenge,Twain began the process for the project. Unfortunatley Tigard Establishes a "Conserve Water for the cost estimate for the track's con- struction were close to $17,000. With Heritage Tree Program Life" Calendars are this challenge,Twain and O'Brien In November 2005 the Tigard City Here! began to reach out for assistance. Council approved an ordinance creating Tigard's Public Works Volunteer The City of Tigard is pleased to Coordinator,Carla Staedter,was able to a Heritage Tree Program. This program present their 2006 Water Conservation find an interested Eagle Scout,Cory was proposed by the Tigard Tree Board as a method to identify and bring public Calendar, "Conserve Water for Life." Newton, to manage the project. Matt awareness to very large, old trees This calendar has been made from the Stine,Tigard City Forester,was able to growing within the City limits. This winners of a coloring contest held last secure free chips to pave the new program will offer incentives to private spring. The contest was open to all track,and public works crew members landowners who voluntarily protect a elementary students in the Tigard Rob Block.Kurt Bowers,Joe Conrad heritage tree growing on their property. water service area as well as students and Brian Wheatley graded the new All nominations will be reviewed by the from our sister city in Balikpapan, track. Tigard City Forester, the Tree Board, and Indonesia. In addition to the student's The chips were installed by Cory ultimately the City Council. Each Heri- pictures,the calendar is filled with Newton's Boy Scout Troop and fellow tage Tree will be marked with a plaque, water conservation tips,facts and fun LDS church members using equipment and a map will be developed so that activities. provided by City of Tigard Public people can find where each unique tree Interested in a free calendar? Visit Works. Wow!It's incredible how the is located. If you think that you may Tigard's Library,City Hall and Water kindness of people willing to come have a Heritage Tree growing on your Building or go to the Water Division's together allows projects,such as these, property, or if you know of a tree web pages on Tigard's web site at to get done. Today,the school has somewhere else within the City limits www.tigard-or.gov. For more infor- walking incentive programs and now that may be considered as a Heritage mation contact Corianne Hart,Water boasts some of the area's healthiest Tree please contact your City Forester, Conservation Program Coordinator,at walkers. To learn more aobut this Matt Stine, at 503-718-2589 or 503-718-2599 or corianne@tigard- project please contact Carla Staedter, mstine@tigard-orgov. or.gov(Supplies are limited,so don't Public Works Volunteer Coordinator,at delay!). 503-718-2788 or carla@tigard-or.gov. January 2006 www.tigard-or.gov Page 5 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID iEV7 4' Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Consumer Alert! Recently,Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers announced that one of the world's largest money transfer agents, "Western Union"entered into an agreement with Oregon and other states,in effort to reduce the continued practice of fraud induced money transfers.These fraudulent actions have scammed thousands in Oregon alone,many of them seniors. Locally,Tigard Police have investigated several cases involving such scams. Western Union will embark on a national consumer awareness campaign to help bring prominence to this very real problem.Aside from educating the public, consumer warnings will be placed on the forms that are used by customers to place wire transfers of money. This newly created partnership comes at a time when consumers are being bombarded with fraudulent telemarketing schemes via the telephone,mail and internet. The scams may entail a charitable request,magazine sales or other product purchases. Some internet scams arrive under the guise of being"your bank or other provider of financial or credit services."This typically involves a request for some personal information or a request to"verify"account numbers and"pins."Remember,banks and creditors do not ask for information about your account.They already HAVE it! Do not speak to callers that ask about you or your personal and financial matters. Do not respond to similar inquiries over the internet. Charitable requests should be considered only if they arrive in your mail. Since all charitable organization operating within the State of Oregon are required to be registered,you can verify a charity with the Charitable Activities Section at 503-229- 5725.This office operates under the Consumer Protection Division of the State of Oregon. Recently,police learned information about an emerging scheme that involves a caller pretending to be a court official.The scam artist inquires to the person answering the phone why they did not appear for jury duty.With threat of criminal prosecu- tion, the caller asks to verify personal information. Never feel the pressure to provide privileged information over the tele- phone unless you initiated the call. More information is available from the Tigard Police Department. Visit their web site at www.tigard-orgov or you can telephone 503-718-2561. For further information, visit the city's web site at www.tigard-orgov.