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Cityscape 2007-03 11 11,C C I T YS A E] Tigard's Official Newsletter March 2007 www.tigard-or.gov Volume XXV No.3 Mayor's Corner Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Nears I am pleased to give you some very exciting news: Completion! A national non-profit organization called America's Aside from a few Promise - the Alliance for Youth has identified finishing touches,the Tigard as one of the 100 Best Communities in the newest crossing of the nation for Young People. The 100 Best competition Tualatin River is complete honors communities for their commitment to provide a and was officially open to healthy, safe and caring environment for young people. the public in February. Hundreds of communities in all 50 states, the District This long-awaited north/ of Columbia,Puerto Rico and the U.S.Virgin Islands south connection,provides a link between Tigard's Cook Park were included in the competition. and Tualatin's Community Park and the Durham City Park. A According to Chairperson Alma J. Powell,wife of grand opening and dedication ceremony are planned for March founder General Colin L. Powell,Tigard was chosen as or April. (At press time, the exact date had not been finadi�zed.) one of the 100 best by the organization because of To access the bridge from Cook Park, start at the butterfly various programs offered by the Tigard-Tualatin School garden pathway at the eastern end of the parking area. Continue District and the City of Tigard. The school district's beyond the butterfly garden to a new concrete pathway that innovative alternative education programs include 21st parallels the CENTURY ACADEMY,which serves as a model for Tualatin dropout prevention and dropout recovery, and ABLE, River. This WCo an academic program that is oriented toward earning a trail winds diploma by allowing students to work at their own pace Durham under a '• but keeping up with minimum expectations. The City train trestle. Garden of Tigard's commitment to support young people and g pp y g p p After involve them in community decision-making includes passing programs like the Tigard Youth Advisory Council, under the NEW which advises the Tigard City Council on issues affect- trestle, the ' �,, Pedestrian ing youth,and support of the YACs annual Youth bridge is upp •' Summit. a short hill Much of the credit for Tigard's recognition goes to to the right. 'r •,,� i .t �! Connie Ramaekers, Sheryl Hurias and Liz Newton of The 3 , Tualatin the community grass-roots organization Tigard Turns $2.9 million 3 , k. Park the Tide,which acts on behalf of youth as a catalyst bridge and liaison between the City and the School District. project was Our city works hard to listen and be responsive to funded by project sponsors, Tigard,Tualatin,Durham and Clean the needs of its citizens,including its youth who are, Water Services, as well as a Federal Alternative Oregon Depart- after all, our future. It's nice that our efforts are ment of Transportation grant. recognized. For more information on the bridge or the grand opening ` and dedication ceremony contact Dan Plaza, Parks and Facilities Manager at 503-718-2590 or daniel@tigard-orgov. Craig E. Dirksen, Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, 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 www.tigard-or.gov under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Library Board Tigard Safety Town Town Hall Library Conference Room 6:30 p.m. - 2"d, 3", and 4' Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 2"d Thursday What: Let your voice be heard—2nd and A seven-member citizen board that Tigard Safety Town is a nine-day 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. - an opportu- advises the Council regarding library class where children learn about bicycle, nity to speak to Council for two minutes policies,budget, facilities and other needs. pedestrian, home, fire, electrical and on any item not on the agenda. Cathy Margaret Barnes, 503-718-2501. personal safety through the use of Wheatley, 503-718-2410. puppets, speakers, films, music, and Committee for Citizen hands-on activities. Planning Commission Involvement Town Hall Red Rock Creek Conference Room Who: 7 p.m. - 1" Monday 7 p.m. - 3" Wednesday For kids who were born between A nine-member citizen committee The Tigard CCI reviews the form September 1, 2000 and January 1, 2003. that conducts public hearings on land and process of the city's communications No exceptions! use issues and development applica- with city residents to improve those When: tions. Dick Bewersdorff, 503-718-2432. communications and to encourage city Registration is on April 14, 2007 at g Park and Recreation Advisory residents to be more involved with city 9 a.m. for Tigard residents. At 9:45 a.m. Board affairs. Duane Roberts, 503-718-2444. registration is open to those living outside Public Works Annex Tree Board of the 97223 and 97224 zip codes if 7 p.m. - 2"d Monday March Meeting Date: TBA space allows. Each session offers a A seven-member citizen board that Check web site for details: morning (9-11:15) or afternoon (12:00- advises the Council on park and recre- www.tigard-or.gov/treeboard 2:15) class. This year the session dates ation policies, facilities,programs and A seven-member board established are planned for June 19—June 29 budgets. Daniel Plaza, 503-718-2590. to develop and administer a comprehen- (weekdays) or July 2—July 13 (weekdays, sive program for the management, except for July 4th). Intergovernmental Water Board maintenance, removal, replacement and Where: Library Conference Room 5:30 p.m. - 2"d Wednesday protection of trees on public property. Dick Bewersdorff, 503-718-2432. Registration is at Tigard City Hall. A five-member board, established Safety Town is held at Mary Woodward between Tigard,Durham,King City and CPO 4B - C.F. Tigard Elementary Elementary School. the Tigard Water District,which makes 7 p.m. - 1" Thursday Fee: recommendations on water-related issues. CPO 4M - Metzger Park Hall $45 (each additional sibling$40). Greer Gaston, 503-718-2595. 7 p.m. - 4`' Wednesday Limited scholarships are available. A City Center Advisory Commission Membership is open to all resi- legal guardian must be present at registra- Red Rock Creek Conference Room dents and property owners within the tion and bring: child's birth certificate 6:30 p.m. - 2"d Wednesday CPO 4B or CPO 4M boundaries. (no substitutions!), proof of address, A nine-member board advising the Contact Patt Opdyke at Washington insurance policy number, medical City Center Development Agency County, 503-725-2117. information, and the name and phone (CCDA) or the City Council on policies, number of the participant's doctor. budget and implementation of projects For additional information,please within the Urban Renwal Plan. Phil email the Safety Town Registrar at Nachbar, 503-718-2557. tigardsafetytown@yahoo.com. Page 2 Cityscape Editor - Liz Newton Layout Design - Nancy Lof CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Tigard is Home to Downtown: Park & Plaza Design Update Great Inventors! The city received ten proposals to Fanno Creek to prevent erosion and Tigard has been recognized as a develop a master plan for Fanno Creek restore its natural riparian habitat. It will home to innovative residents and small Park and a public plaza in Downtown. A likely result in a "re-meandering" of the businesses.A recent article in the Wlall selection committee of representatives creek to help slow down the flow of Street Journal called Tigard a "hub of from the City Center Advisory Commis- water. Erosion has resulted from innovation. It reported the findings of sion (CCAC), the Parks Board and staff straightening a portion of its reach a study of patent data from 12,000 are reviewing the proposals and will through the park. While the city man- American cities. Patents are the legal make a recommendation to Council for ages the project,we'll work closely with protection granted to inventions. Tigard contract award in mid-March. consultants hired by Clean Water Ser- was recognized as having a high percent- A master plan vices to address age of patents given to individuals and for Fanno Creek the creek issue. small businesses (29 patents in 2005). Park from Hall The master plan What has made Tigard a "hub of Blvd. to Main St. �__ , ., '.."M for the park will dovetail with innovation"?The article suggests that our (23 acres) and an lower taxes and lower commercial rents adjoining public i,. redesign of the attract people with great ideas.The good plaza will be , creek so both developed with a goals can be thing about patents is that they can often ` s� lead to the creation or expansion ofcitizen-based achieved.-.�+►:•" businesses,which means new jobs. Steering Commit- The city's tee. The project, work program for Eroded banks,Fanno Creek Park considered a Fanno Creek Park "catalyst" for revitalization of the includes: master plan development in Citizens Po ice Downtown,will reach out to all segments FY 07-08, final construction drawings Academy of the community and begin in early FY 07-08 and construction to begin April and continue through September. FY 08-09. The plaza will be part of the It Only Happens The Steering Committee, consultants master plan but will be constructed after Once a Year! and staff team will face some interesting the park and in coordination with other Tigard Police is challenges: to design a public plaza that Downtown projects. now accepting applica- will become the heart of the community, Stay tuned to this newsletter and the tions from interested but also be multi-functional. It may city's web site for an upcoming schedule. citizens who would like serve as a farmer's market, entertain- For information, contact Phil Nachbar, to participate in the upcoming ment venue or outdoor theatre. The Senior Planner/Downtown Development Citizens Academy. other objective will be to reconstruct at 503-718-2557 or pbil@igard-or.gov. Enrollment is limited to 20 partici- pants and you will need to apply by March 15. The academy is conducted on seven consecutive Wednesday evenings Thanks for Responding! from 7-9:30 p.m. at Tigard City Hall. The December 2006 and January way to get information about the The 2007 academy will begin on April 18 2007 issues of the Cityscape included city—about 7,500 households—and and conclude on June 6. an opportunity for readers to indicate only a small percentage have signed Applications can be obtained in the a preference to continue receiving up online,it is more cost-effective to Tigard Police Department lobby and are this newsletter in the mail or online. continue sending this newsletter out also available online at zvavavtigard-orgov/ As of press time, 272 readers asked by bulk mail to everyone than sending police/communityiolicing/police_academy.asp. to receive the Cityscape by mail and individual mailings using first-class An application can also be requested by 169 have signed up online. Since postage. telephoning 503-718-2561. 29% of Tigard citizens have identi- Thanks to everyone who took fied the Cityscape as their preferred time to respond. March 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 3 City of Tigard r--- Spring Break at the Shelf Lmife I Library! Y News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Mon., March 26 - Sun., April 1 EventsLibrary Calendar Community Room March 1: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Library Council(grades 6-12)-Puett Km ' Monday, 2-4, movie (PG13) March 2: 10:30 a.m.-Noon National Read Across America day (all ages)-Puett Rm o Tuesday, 2-4, movie (G) March 3,10,17,24,31: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. AARP Tax Hep-Conference Rm(Reg. Req'd) • Wednesday, 2-4, Spiderwick March 3: 10:30-Noon Computer Class:Basic Computer Skills Chronicles Party (grades 1-4) March 3: 12:30-2 p.m. Computer Class:Intra to Windows Operating System o Thursday, 2-4, Spring Break March 5, 19,26: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time (ages 3-6)-Puett Rm Craft: Flower Garden, [Puett March 5, 12, 19,26: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dungeons&Dragons for Teens(grades 6-12)-Puett Rm Room] March 6,20,27: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Book Babies(ages 0-18 mor.)-Puett Rm Thursday, 5-7,Spring Teen March 6, 20, 27: 11:15-Noon Preschool Story Time (ages 3-6)- Puett Rm GameFest (grades 5-12) March 6,13,20,27: 6-8 p.m. Open Computer Lab Friday, 2-4, movie (G� March 7,21,28: 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Time (ages 18-36 mos.)-Puett Rm • March 7, 14,21,28: 6-7:30 p.m. Dogs Tales(beg. read (be 5)-Puett Rm(Reg. Req d) Saturday, 2-4, movie (PG) March 7,14,21,28: 6-8 p.m. Open Computer Lab • Sunday, 2-4, movie (PG13) March 8: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Book Discussion Group (grades 6-12)-Puett Rm Fun for the whole family. ,join us during I March 8: 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Basic Word Processing your Spring Break for movies,parties, March 9: 10:30-Noon Morning Book Discussion Group-Houghton Rm crafts,games, and snacks. Please contact March 9, 23,30: 10:30-11 a.m. Family Story Time (ages 0-6)-Puett Rm the library for more information at 503- March 10: 10:30-Noon Computer Class: Email for Beginners 684-6537. I March 10, 24: 1-2 p.m. English Chatter Group-Houghton Rm L------------J March 12: 2-3:30 p.m. Should I Stay or Should I Go?Living Options for Seniors- Conference Rni Book Groups ) T P L! March 13: 10:30-Noon Computer Class:Intra to Using Library Databases March 13: 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday: Oregon Ballet Theater(all ages) - Community Rm 'Teen Book Discussion Group March 15: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Zine Workshop-Puett Rm March 8, 4:30 p.m., Puett Rm March 17: 10:30-Noon Computer Class:Advanced Email Teens in 6' to 12'grades, are March 17: 2-3 p.m Spinning Historical Tales of Ireland-Houghton Rm invited to come and talk about our March 19: 2-3:30 p.m. Computer Class:Popular Uses of the Feb monthly book selection, eat snacks and March 19: 3:30-5 p.m. Kids Book Club(grades 14) -Puett Rm meet new friends. This month's book March 20: 5-7:30 p.m. Anime Movie Night(all ages) - Community Rm will be Star gid by Jerry Spinelli. March 20: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mystery Book Discussion Group-Houghton Rm Morning Book Group March 22: 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class:Internet for Beginners March 9, 10:30 a.m., Houghton Rm March 24: 10:30-Noon Computer Class: Excel Clinic Join the group to discuss Blink:The March 26: 2-4 p.m. .Spring Break Movie Matinee (rated PG13) - Community Rm Power of Thinking without Thinking by March 27: 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Story Time (ages 0-6) -Puett Rm Malcolm Gladwell. March 27: 2-4 p.m. Spring Break Movie(rated G)- Community Rm Mystery Book Discussion Group March 28: 2-4 p.m. Spidenvick Chronicles Part' (grades 1-4) - Community Rm March 20, 6:30 p.m., Houghton Rm March 28: 7-8 p.m. Evening Book Group-Houghton Room March 29: 2-4 p.m. Spring Break Craft Flower Garden (ages 5 and up)-Puett Rm The new Mystery Book Discussion March 29: 5-7 p.m. Spring Teen GameFest(grades S and up) -Community Rm Group will meet to decide what to read. March 30,31 and April 1: 2-4 p.m. Spring Break Movie Matinee-Community Rm Evening Book Group All Computer Classes are held in the Library Technology Room and are designed for Teens March 28, 7 p.m., Houghton Rm and Adults. All library programs are free. Visit our web site at www.tigard-or.govllibrag for more program information. Some library programs require registration. Join the group to discuss Missing To register,please call 503-684-6537. Mom by Joyce Carol Oates. Page 4 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Irrigation System Free Naturescaping Classes Testing Required Interested in creating a more environmentally-friendly outdoor space? Backflow prevention devices are an Then consider attending a free Naturescaping for Clean Rivers workshop. important part of any lawn irrigation Registration is required. For more information, phone 503-797-1842, or visit system. These mechanisms prevent naturescaping@yahoo.com. Classes will be held at the Tigard Public Library, stagnant or potentially contaminated 13500 SW Hall Blvd. water from being drawn back into our drinking water supply. To assure Basic Naturescaping Workshop Naturescaping Site Planning backflow prevention devices are working Saturday, March 70, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Workshop properly, annual testing is required. Register by March 7 Saturday,April 28, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Testing is typically done before an Learn how to use native Register by April 25 irrigation system is turned on in the plantings,natural landscapes and Prerequisite:Basic Naturescaping Workshop spring. water wise gardening practices to Learn the steps involved in All Tigard Water Service Area create an easy-to-maintain planning a landscape or project. customers with irrigation systems outdoor space that requires Map your property, assess your less water and fewerPAgarden style and needs, do some will be required to have their chemicals. Class includes rwo "garden dreaming," and work on a backflow prevention device tested by afield trip to see landscape design scenario. June 1, 2007. A person who is state- certified in backflow assembly testing naturescaping in action. must perform the test and submit the The Naturescaping for Clean Rivers workshops are sponsored by the results to the City of Tigard. Partners for Clean Water, the Joint Water Commission, and the City of Tigard. More information and a list of companies offering testing services are available on the city's web site at New Map Collection www.tigard-or.gov/city hall/departments/ Location: Second Floor Reference Collection at the Library water/cross_connection.asp, or by contacting Hung Nguyen, Backflow Prevention The Tigard Public Library has a new Map Collection available for Coordinator at 503-718-2603 or checkout, just in time for Spring Break getaways. hung@tigard-orgov. Specifically,created to help busy would-be travelers decide where)to go, and what to see when they get there, this collection includes over 100 new maps Now Accepting Park covering Oregon, the U.S., and World cities. For more information contact the Reservations Library at 503-718-2506. Are you interested in having an event in the park this summer? Park Water Smart Landscape Rebate shelters can be reserved from April 2 Get a jump start on summer water conservation efforts by taking advantage through October 15, and reservations of the city's Water Smart Landscape Rebate. Tigard Water Service Area customers are accepted up to one year in advance. that purchase any two of the following water-saving items or services may be Shelters can be reserved online at eligible for a water bill credit up to $50: www tigard-orgov/community/parks/ online-iark_reservations.asp, or by calling p irrigation Upgraded irrigation controller the parks reservation desk at • Rain sensor/switch hose timer • Plants on the city's approved 503-718-2641. Sports field reservations • Lawn aeration water wise plant list are only accepted through the reserva- tion desk. Payment is required within 10 For more information, eligibility requirements, application, or water wise days of your reservation. For more plant list,visit the city's web site at www.tigard-orgov/water or contact Corianne Hart, information,visit the city's web site or Water Conservation Program Coordinator at 503-718-2599 or contact the parks reservation desk. corianne@tigard-orgov. March 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 5 City of Tigard Intersection Improvements Ahead: Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street Design Phase is Underway The Greenburg/99W/Main Street intersection by allowing both left Funding is in place for capacity intersection features a combined through turns to be performed simulta- improvements to the Hall/99W inter- and left-turn movement and dedicated neously. section through Washington County's right-turn lanes on both Greenburg Provide dedicated through move- MSTIP 3 (Major Streets Transportation Road and Main Street at the intersec- ments across the intersection from Improvement Program). That project is tion approaches. both side streets and retain the in the design stage for construction dedicated right-turn lanes on both sometime in 2008. The city has planned What Will Change.? streets. a corresponding improvement to the The specific capacity improvements Greenburg Road intersection to planned for this intersection mirror the Construct an additional eastbound complement the Hall/99W project and capacity improvements at the through lane on Highway 99W improve traffic circulation across and Hall/99W intersection and are de- from the viaduct east through the scribed as follows: intersection to connect to the new along Highway 99W north of the viaduct eastbound through lane planned for to the Highway 217 interchange. The Separate the through and left-turn the Hall/99W intersection. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 06- movements by adding dedicated left- 21 to use a 3-cent local gas tax to fund turn lanes on Greenburg Road and Project Costs the Greenburg Road intersection Main Street. This would eliminate The cost estimate range for the improvements. the split-phasing arrangement at that project is $4.0 to $4.5 million for design, right-of-way acquisition and construction. The 3-cent GREENBURG ROAD / HIGHWAY 99W / MAIN STREET local fuel tax INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS established in GREENBURG ROAD Ordinance No. 06-21 is �/y n estimated generate $4.4. 5 to $5.0 million over a five year period. That revenue will be sufficient to construct the needed improvements. 99W If revenue collections begin in c� March or April of 2007, the project could be constructed in conjunction with the county project in the summer of 2008. Combining the construction efforts would reduce the overall construction period and would provide coordination Existing for optimum traffic movement. Proposed MAIN STREET For more information, contact Gus Duenas, City Engineer at 503-718-2470 or gus@tigard-orgov. Proposed improvements to the Main/Greenburg/99V intersection. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE 4.6 Cityscape Newsletter JIM Tigard Goes Green! AARP Tax Help Energy Efficient Water Pumping Stations On-Line Saturdays, February 3 to April 14 The city operates several pumping 700,000 kilowatt hours. This translates 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. stations which move water throughout into a cost savings of $35,000 a year. Tigard Library Conference Room the Tigard Water Service The Energy Trust of Every Saturday AARP volunteers Area. These facilities are Portland,a nonprofit will assist elderly and/or low-income powered by electricity. Energy efficiency organization dedicated to citizens with their tax preparation. Please With the help of BacGen leads to a cost savings energy efficiency, paid for bring last year's tax returns and have Techonologies, Inc., an of $35,000 a year! the purchase and replace- your records organized. For more energy consulting firm, ment of the two pumping information or to sign up,please call and the Energy Trust of systems. The Energy Trust 503-684-6537. Oregon, the city recently has also helped the city conducted an energy audit of its pump- offset the cost of other energy efficient ing stations.The audit demonstrated that equipment through a rebate program for Living Options f o r by upgrading two of its older,less large energy users. Seniors efficient pumping systems, the city could reduce its annual energy demand by Monday, March 12 2-3:30 p.m. Enjoy a Morning of Stream Restoration Tigard Library Conference Room Ann Merritt from Financial Free- Join us for the "Tree for All" cleaner, cooler water, better flood dom Senior Funding Corp, and Ed Geist, community tree planting challenge on management, and improved fish and Broker with Hasson Company Realtors, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This wildlife habitat. The city and volunteers will give a presentation on how seniors event is part of a regional challenge to have been working on the huge task of decide between staying in their home or install 2 million trees in the Tualatin restoring Derry Dell Creek since 2002 choosing an assisted living option. For River Watershed over the next 20 years. and the project is nearing completion. more information contact the Library at On March 10, our goal is to plant Volunteers can sign up for the Tree 503-718-2506. 1,500 native trees and shrubs along for All with SOLV at zvzvzvsolv.org(look for This is the third of three presentations Derry Dell Creek in Tigard. Streams the Tigard-Derry Dell Creek project) or on resources and services for senior Citi.Zens. lined with native vegetation provide just drop by the day of the event. Volunteer headquarters will be at the corner of Skate Park News! 115`' Avenue and '- The city is one step closer to 's Genesis Loop.Tools and constructing the Jim Griffith Memo- snacks will be provided and all ages are welcome. nal Skate Park. The park has received a successful "Completeness For additional Review"in the city's permit process. information contact The permit should be issued no Carla Staedter, Surface =�..: Water Quality/Volunteer later than April 1, 2007 and construc- ' 1. Coordinator at tion should begin early this summer. 503-718-2788 or The plan is to open the skate park in Carla@tigard-orgov. January, 2008 with the official ,�,-• . ._q . , - dedication ceremony scheduled for the spring of 2008. Great Job! If you would like more details, As ecial"Tree forAll"thankyou to the 120 hearty volunteers who braved the 20 degree check out the city's web site at weather on January 13 to plant nearly 1,500 native trees and shrubs. Wow...thats what www.tigard-orgov/skatepark. we call dedication! March 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 7 PCity of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S.POSTAGE t PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR 503-639-4171 PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Teens Helping Other Teens How can we help other teens? What are the issues facing teens? Motivation, Nutrition, Cultural Diversity, College Preparation, Drug Education, Positive Activities, Time-Management, Self-Esteem, Peer Pressure Other t ee^5 He�p�n9 .keens Come to the Tigard/Tualatin T.H.O.T. Workshop: WHEN. Thursday,March 15-- Noon to 6 p.m. WHERE: Twality Middle School Teensare you interestedparticipating? schoolPick up an application at one of these offices: Fowler,Twality, Tigard . Tualatin High For further information, call 503-639-4179 or visit the cioy web site at),,.