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Cityscape 2007-07 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter CITYS CAPEI Mayor's Corner Tigard Breaks Ground on Skate Park After a five-year,grassroots effort to get a skate park off the July 1 marks the beginning of the fiscal year ground,Tigard skateboarders won't be spinning their wheels much for the City of Tigard. The adopted budget is longer. fiscally responsible but at the same time contains 2r i the necessary funding to provide high quality On May 26,Mayor I - Craig Dirksen,Skate Park ' - services to our community. This year the city's budget includes some very exciting programs Task Force Chairperson - and improvements to our community. Rich Carlson,and the family of the late Mayor If you've driven past City Hall recently,you Jim Griffith hefted the may have noticed the construction at the corner first shovels of dirt at " ie of Hall Blvd.and Burnham Street. The long the site of the new Jim awaited skate park is under construction and Griffith Memorial Skate should be complete by the end of September. Park. Supporters of all And speaking of Burnham Street,its ages were also on hand to transformation into a green,pedestrian-friendly celebrate the event. boulevard showcasing the Downtown is Improvement Plan and urban renewal will The skate park begin this summer with right-of-way purchases. being constructed on a portion of the Tigard Completion is expected sometime next year. Civic Centerarkin Our plans for this year also include the purchase P g lot,located at 13125 of multiple pieces of property to be added to our parks inventory. Once the land is secured, THall Boulevard. The 15,000-square foot planning will begin for their restoration and concrete in-ground skate Skate park groundbreaking,May 26,2007 improvement. park will include bowls, With the passage of the Washington a rotating volcano top, After his death,the Skate Park Task County Cooperative Library Services levy last and street features. Construction Force requested the park be named in November,we will be increasing the number will be completed in a few months his honor and the Tigard City Council of hours the Tigard Public Library is open and a grand opening and dedication concurred. and adding many new items to the collection. ceremony will be held Skate park construction Improvements will also be made to the library in the fall. will total about$370,000.The entrance off Hall Blvd.,and additional parking task force raised$65,000 in cash project will be constructed. This includes Jim Griffith served as the Mayor of Tigard and in-kind contributions.Last restoration of the stream corridor and wetlands from September 2000 year,the city received$150,000 adjacent to Wall Street and some local traffic re- until his death in g in Oregon Park and Recreation orientation to the signaled intersection. November 2003.He _ matching funds for the project. n was a strong advocate The City of Tigard will pick up ` for Tigard youth and Former Mayor the remaining balance with funds Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor the skate park project. Jim Griffith specifically allocated for park development. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON,TOM WOODRUFF City of Tigard Tigard Citizens! We'd Like Your Input Do you want to play a To organize this citizen effort,a Policy Interest Team has been formed for How can I get involved? role in planning for each of the following topics: Join a Policy Interest Team Tigard's future? Citizen Involvement Community(Housing,Economy,and Sign up for the Comprehensive The city is currently working on an Historic Resources) Plan listsery update of its Comprehensive Plan,which Environmental Quality Review and comment on draft would serve as a blueprint for the future Hazards goals,policies,and action of Tigard. It outlines goals,policies, Land Use measures and action measures that are intended Natural Resources Attend open houses and other to reflect the community's values and Parks,Recreation,and Open Space events aspirations for land use planning. The Plan also aims to organize and coordinate Public Facilities and Services Attend Planning Commission the relationships between people,land, Transportation workshops and hearings resources,and facilities to meet the Urbanization current and future needs of Tigard. Attend City Council workshops These teams will get together and hearings individually for a few meetings and Meeting dates and locations develop draft goals,policies,and action are posted on the web: Tigard Comprehensive Plan goals, measures that will be forwarded to the Planning Commission.The work of the ivzvavtigard orgov/comji�ilan policies and action measures identify the g intent of the city to accomplish certain Policy Interest Teams will be critical to the Planning Commission as they discuss and results.The goals and policies relate to decide upon the goals,policies,and action one another and are obligations the measures that will be recommended to Sign Up Today the City Council for review and adoption. city wishes to assume.Action measures rSignup forthe Comprehensive Plan If you have an interest in one,or erv: www.tigard-orgov/subscribe. support the obligations to achieve many,of the above topics and would liketo et involved b attendin meetin s orReceive monthly updates and a desired end,but do not signify an g y g g meeting notices via email. providing review and comment,please obligation themselves. contact Associate Planner Darren Wyss at 503-718-2442 or darren@tigard-orgov or Assistant Planner Marissa Daniels at When complete,the updated Plan 503-718-2428 or mari.rra@tigard-orgov Available Resources will guide community planning,actions, and investments over the next 20 years. to sign up. The Tigard 2007 resource report An important component of the You can also sign up for a listsery establishes the factual basis used to that provides monthly updates and find update is citizen involvement. The city is help develop Comprehensive Plan goals, more information on the Comprehensive p p p looking for community volunteers to help Plan Update at www..tigard-orgov/2027. policies and action measures. The in the update process by getting together and discussing topics that are vital to the Issues and Values Summary,identified future of Tigard. by the community through the Vision Task Force and recent surveys, Do You Need More Information? Call Today. also provides direction. **Darren Wyss,Associate Planner,503-718-2442 or email darren@tigard-orgov A copy of both can be found online at **Marissa Daniels,Assistant Planner,503-718-2428 or email marissa@tigard-orgov www.tigard-orgov/2027. Paget www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Got Fireworks? Road Work Ahead Election Deadline Keep it Legal, Keep it Safe! The city's Pavement Major Mainte- Nears for Council Oregon bans fireworks that fly, nance Program(PMMP) continues its explode,or traveannual long-term street preventive and Seat on the ground corrective maintenance program this This fall,Tigard voters will elect more than 12 _ +� summer. This extends pavement life and a new member to the City Council feet—including /i avoids costly street reconstruction. The to complete the term vacated by bottle rockets, program is funded by Street Maintenance Sally Harding. If you plan to run for _�0144roman candles, l k 0 Fee revenue. this position,the deadline for filing firecrackers,and 1it Streets are chosen through an a completed petition with verified M80s. Keep it evaluation of the type, severity and extent signatures to the Tigard City Recorder is legal by purchasing of pavement distress,traffic volume and 4 p.m.on July 9,2007(Tigard Municipal fireworks at a licensed Oregon firework environmental conditions. Code,Chapter 2.40.) stand. (Fireworks purchased by mail Candidates for all Council positions order or in Washington may be illegal in The following streets are included in must be Tigard residents'registered our state.) this year's program: voters,have lived within Tigard city •Summerfield Drive limits for at least 12 months immediately It is a common misconception that Y legal fireworks are less risky. Even legal (114th Court to Alderbrook Drive) prior to the election and follow the city's fireworks have caused burns to users, •Upper Boones Ferry Road nominating procedure. especially children...and it only takes a few (72nd Avenue to I-5 over Candidates must collect 172 valid sparks from a burning firework to ignite •Greenburg Road signatures to place a candidate on the shrubs,cars,even your roof. TVF&R (Shady Lane to Tiedeman Avenue) ballot {ORS 249.072(2)and 249.072(2 encourages you to celebrate safely! The project list also includes b.)}. To be valid,the signer must be a Supervise children at all times when supplementary streets which could be Tigard resident and a Tigard registered fireworks are being used. added if bid proposals are substantially voter.We recommend you collect 200 Store fireworks,matches,andless than the Engineer's estimate: signatures before submitting signatures lighters out of reach of children. to the Washington County Elections •108th Avenue Division,(3700 SW Murray Boulevard, Use fireworks outdoors on a paved 1,080 eet south o Durham to Durham surface,away from buildings,cars, ( f f Beaverton OR 97005) for verification. and vegetation.Never point or Road) You can download more information throw fireworks at people,pets,or •88th Avenue about the Council election,including buildings. (Durham Road) how to file,the filing period,and FAQs Never alter fireworks or make Construction will begin in July. about the campaign process at www..tigard- your own. For additional information,please visit orgov. The 2006 City Elections Manual Have a hose or bucket of water www.tigard-or.gov/construction or call and 2006 Campaign Finance Manual nearby to douse misfired and Vannie Nguyen,P.E.,at 503-718-2460 or will guide you through the nomination- spent fireworks,and extinguish by-petition rocess. These publications potential fires. vannie@tigard-orgov. P are available on the Secretary of State's website wwwsos.state.or.uslelectionsl � publicationsl dty.html. Get Involved. Candidates can file a statement in ' The Fanno Creek Park and Downtown Plaza is taking shape! the Voters'Pamphlet with Washington Here are your opportunities to provide input. County Elections Division.Contact ' Tracie Krevanko at 503-846-5824;e-mail: i i July 11: Steering Committee, 6:30 p.m.,Library Community Room trade krevanko@cawasbington.or.us. The ' 'Its time to design! Existin arks andplazas will serve as examples.i �• gP P p Voter's Pamphlet deadline is July 23,2007 ' and the cost for filing is$100. ' July 24: City Council Meeting,6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall ' For information on City of Tigard i i July 28: First Open House, 10 a.m.to noon,Library Community Room election matters,contact City Recorder Check out the Master Plan progress! Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov. July 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page Canines for Clean National Night Out is Tuesday, August 7! Water The Tigard Police Department invites their neighborhood party off to a good you and your neighbors to join millions start. Did of people across America to be a part of You can obtain a pre-registration you know t this celebration of neighborhood unity that 16 to 't form by visiting w�vay.tigard-orgov/ and awareness to enhance safety and police.You can print it and return it via 20 percent reduce crime and violence! of the fecal fax,mail or drop it off at the Tigard bacteria National Night Out is a way that Police station. Tigard's \ Tigard can send a powerful message If you need more help or suggestions creeks about building awareness,improving in planning your event,contact Crime and rivers safety,as well as the strength and impor- Prevention Officer Jim Wolf at are linked tance of police-community partnerships. 503-718-2561 or jim@tigard-orgov. to canine With the assistance of Target,the national You can also get more information DNA? sponsor,our message is carried even fur- and ideas about National Night Out by Earl this ther by demonstrating that the business visiting www.NATW.org. Y sector truly has a stake in our community. year Washington County's Wastewater Agency,Clean Water Services, K.ick-Off Event at Target commissioned a study to investigate join us for the National Night Out the source of the Tualatin River Kick-Off Event on Saturday,August 4 - Watershed's increased fecal bacteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.at Target,9009 SW r r i levels. In nature,this statistic should Hall Blvd.in Tigard. measure zero percent to trace amounts. Pre-register your neighborhood event You Can Help with the Tigard Police Department to get AGj��e�Khood Crime&GNgs Tigard is participating in the on our list for neighborhood visits.Dont vV# AWMA�pA�,, Canines for Clean Water program to delay! We'll also be inviting Tualatin educate owners of the 9,200 canines Valley Fire and Rescue to join us! that call Tigard home. Stop by the Plans are being made to provide r , booth at Summerlake Dog Park pre-registrants with helpful items to get August 18 from 9 a.m.to noon for owners (and canines) and take the clean water pledge. We will be giving away Canines for Clean Water bandanas • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ to the dogs who take the pledge. We Want to See More of You! ■ Tips for Clean Waterways ■ Longer Hours at the Tigard Library ■ Always remember to pick up after ■ Beginning Monday, 2 the Tigard Public Library will be open until ■ your pet. Deposit waste in the trash or ■ 9 p.m. on weekdays. Weekend hours will remain the same. ■ flush it down the toilet where it can be ■ treated with other raw sewage. Clean ■ New Library Hours: ■ waterways are important to everyone. ■ Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Fridays....... 10 a.m.-9 p.m. ■ We rely on them for drinking water, ■ ■ Thursdays........................................................... 1 p.m.-9 p.m. recreation and scenery. Local wildlife, ■ Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 m. ■ birds and plants depend on you to keep ■ Y ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1'• water clean. Dogs and neighbors agree! Sundays 1 m.-5 P.M. ■ If you have any questions and/or ■ ■ concerns,please contact Surface Water ■ The library is able to restore hours because of the passage of the Washington ■ Quality/Volunteer Coordinator Carla County library levy last November. Opening until 9 p.m.on weekdays was the ■ Staedter at 503-718-2788 or carla@ ■ most popular response from the public on the library's annual survey in February. ■ tigard-orgov. ■ Visit the library often and stay longer! Page www.tigard-or.gov S03-639-4171 CITYSCAPE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cut & Save ; Shelf 14r Lmife , ditkilgy E I t s@ NOW SHOWING IN JULY! , News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. i Movies will be shown in the Community Room ' ' Every Monday: Movie Matinees a\. Hip-Hop The Haunting War ; (2-4 p.m.,all ages welcome) Dance Workshop for Teens Thursday,July 12,6:30 8 p.m.,Community Room Every Friday: "Movies The Haunting War—a ' from Great Bo4 Thursday,July 5,2-4 p.m.,Community Room g � collection of Civil War i The Westside Dance Academy ""Al memories presented Hip-Hop Dance Workshop forTeens will present a short hip-hop perfor- throu h music and theatre ' ' mance and then provide instruction. g , Thurs., by William and Carla i i Coleman. ' Get Your Zen On! Mother-Daughter Yoga(grades 6 and up) ; Get Your Zen On! Mon.,July 9,6-7p.m.,Puett Room Mother-Daughter Yoga Dragon Theater Puppets: ' Fly-fishing Program ' y- 9 g Monday,July 9,6-7 p.m. The Clueless Detective Tues.,July 10,7-8 p.m.,Community Room Puett Room Ages 5 and up! Tuesday,July 17 OMSI Discovery Dome-3 Shows , Yoga helps you 7-8 p.m.,Community Room Thurs.,July 12,Community Room;Registration Reg.) ' embrace a healthy A DETECTtvE NEEDS ? ; 1st Show.2-2:45 p.m. (ages5andup) ; lifestyle by focusing YOUR HELP! All the ' 2nd Show:3-3.45p.m.(ages 5and up) ' on breath and books in town are C USS ; 3rd Show: 4:30-5:30 p.m.(grades 6and up) ; movement,and going missing and only � The Haunting War ' increasing your mind you can help him solve g and bodyawareness. , Thurs.,July 12,6:30-8 p.m.,Community Room , the case and catch the crook! Daughters in grades 6 Dragon Theater Puppets: The ; and up and their mothers (or fathers) Clueless Detective , are invited to share this holistic practice Angel Oeasio's Komedy 4 Da Kids Tues.,July 17,7-8p.m.(ages5+)CommunityRoom ; together. Participants are advised to bring , , Ages 5 and up Thursday,July 26,2-3 p.m. , Mystery Book Seller Jill Hinckley: The , a yoga mat or a large to Community Room Power of the Pow! ANGLER ALERT A wonderfully interactive ; Wed,July 18,7-8p.m.,Community Room ; / performance combining physical comedy, i Anime Festival for Fly-fishing Program ' jokes,juggling,object balancing,and Thurs.,July 19,2-4p.m.,Community Room ; Tuesday,July 10,7-8 p.m.,Community Room magic! This is a bilingual program— Learn about"Steelhead Fly-fishing English and Spanish. CSI Program for Teens ; Close to Home" from local fly-fishing , Wed.,July25,2-4p.m.,CommunityRoom , guide and author,Rob Russell. Find Reptile Man Richard Ritchey Angel Ocasio's Komedy 4 Da Kids ; out the best fishin'holes in the Pacific All Ages! Tuesday,July 31 , Thurs.,July 26,2-3 p.m.(ages 5+)Community Room , Northwest. 2-3 p.m.and 4-5 p.m.(2 sessions) _ Reptile Man Richard Ritchey-2 Shows! ; OMSI Discovery Dome Community Room I , Tues.,July 37(all ages),Community Room Thursday,July 12,Community Room Ever wonder ' 1stShow:2-3p.m. 2nd Show:4-5p.m. ' if a snake is really 3 Shows! p.m.and 3 p.m.(ages 5 and up) slimy? join us for ' The Library offers many programs -S ' -4:30 pm.(grades 6 and 5 pa an exciting journey I , i for all ages. If you would like into the often to learn more about: journey to the stars,identify misunderstood i Computer classes;Story times for children ranging constellations,hear stories,and tour world of reptiles. from infants to age 6;Fiction and non-fiction book ; the solar system in OMSI's traveling , discussion groups,or any other library program, planetarium. Registration required; """ / visit our web site at www.tigard-orgov7library, ; space is limited. call 503-684-6537 or pick up a flyer at the library. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J July 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard Safety Update: PODS are Prohibited in the Public Right-of-Way WHAT are PODS? WHY not put them in the public and the driveway skirt(the sloped portion Portable On Demand Storage is the right-of-way? of the sidewalk that leads to a driveway). new convenience item for transfer and PODS are larger than most vehicles, HOW could I be affected if storage of belongings.The small boxcar and take up more room in the street.They allow PODS in the public right- type units are delivered to a specified are also taller than most vehicles,and of-way? location for loading and then transported because they lack of windows they cannot to another location for unloading or be seen through or around. PODS do There are two things to consider indefinite storage.For many with busy not have the standard vehicle or RV safety about illegal PODS placement: schedules,PODS are a winner.Instead equipment such as emergency flashers, PODS create visual barriers.PODS of racing the clock on a daily truck rental, lights,or reflectors. And without wheels may block emergency vehicle access PODS can be loaded as time permits. and a hitch,PODS cannot be moved in an emergency situation.PODS The problem however is where until the issuing company arrives with the may not be visible to drivers at to put PODS during use.Because of equipment to relocate them. night and create a traffic hazard. smaller driveways, steeplor the Pedestrians near PODS may not see y ' slopes,' convenience of using driveways for WHERE can you put PODS? or be seen by motorists. vehicle storage,some people choose to Anywhere on private property is You could potentially be cited put PODS on the street.However,the a suitable temporary location unless it into court. Citations for first-time street is not a legal place for storage of encroaches into the public right-of-way. offenders start at$250 per day. any kind,including unused or inoperable The public right-of-way includes the vehicles,RVs,boats,trailers,and PODS. street,sidewalk,planter strips,meridians, Dispose of Your Old Prescriptions and Medications Responsibly Are you wondering how to properly The best way to avoid the drug If there are children in the home,and dispose of your expired or unused disposal dilemma is to buy only the waste medications don't have a prescription and over-the-counter medications you expect to use before the child-proof lid,tape the lid onto the medications? expiration date.If you have medications container. Although traditional thinking has you need to dispose of,here are some Place waste medications in a sealed been to throw these waste medications options: plastic bag. down the drain or flush them down the BEST-Check to see if your Conceal waste medications in toilet,it's time to think again. pharmacy offers a drug take-back packaging that masks the contents. Since wastewater treatment facilities program and,if they do,return waste medications to the pharmacy for proper Place waste medications in the trash me and septic systems are not designed P y p p as close to your garbage pick-up time to filter out waste medications,drugs disposal. g as possible. disposed of in this manner ultimately end BETTER-If possible,hold on to up in our waterways.The environmental waste medications until the county's drug effects of waste medicines are only just take-back program is up and running. beginning to be investigated. GOOD—If the above options The good news is that Washington won't work for your situation,Oregon's County's Health and Human Services Department of Environmental Quality Department is partnering with other suggests medicines be placed in the local agencies to develop a"take-back" garbage. Follow these basic guidelines: program to collect waste medications. Keep waste medications in their The program should be up and running original containers,leaving the within the year. label intact. (Remove or scratch out personal information.) Page www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter More Parks and Trails on the Horizon Tigard Receives $1.4 Million for Parks and Open Space Inquiring Minds In November 2006,area voters were earmarked for local park providers Why doesn't approved a Metro$220 million natural like Tigard.The city's share of this money the library have areas bond measure. amounts to just over$1.4 million.Over the more than one The goal of the bond measure was next five years,these funds will be used to self checkout to provide funding to preserve natural purchase park and open space property machine? areas and protect rivers and streams at the and to construct a segment of the Fanno regional,local and neighborhood level. Creek Trail. Where can I A portion of the bond measure dollars find out more about library programs? We Are Looking for Gardeners! Why can't I use my cell phone at Has summer weather triggered your Gardening equipment is provided the computers? desire to do a little gardening? and you can work on your own schedule Do you have a question about Consider joining and at your own pace. The our team of volunteer gardeners'tool sheds are the library? Beginning July 2,you gardeners. The City of available to volunteers days, can check out the new Question of Tigard has two large evenings,and weekends. Share the Week feature on the library page. community gardens your green thumb,give back Submit a question of your own. that are cared for by to the community,and take in volunteers: the Tupling '� the peaceful,relaxed setting Log on to avn av tigard orgov/library. Butterfly Garden located of these beautiful gardens.For at Cook Park and the more information contact Carla Sorg Rhododendron Garden located at Staedter at 503-718-2788 or ' Summerlake Park. carla@tigard-orgov. Music to My Ears The Tualatin Valley Community Band,under direction Lend a Hand at the Good Neighbor Center Steve g Heuser,will present a free e"Summer The Good Neighbor Center is a local Individuals and organizations are Concert"on Sunday, non-profit organization which provides invited to support the Center's operations July 29 at 7 p.m.in emergency housing and support services through donations. Contributions the Bishop-Scheckla to help individuals and families get back including Tri-Met bus tickets,plastic Pavilion at Cook on their feet. The Center has several garbage bags,fresh fruit and dairy Park. This hour- $ : summertime volunteer and support products are welcomed. The full list of long concert will opportunities available. current needs may be found at www. feature a number of Transitional movers with their own goodneigbborcenter.orgl weekly needs. : familiar melodies pickup trucks are needed 2-3 times a cfm. Financial donations to purchase : and a few new tunes month to help families relocate to new needed supplies may be tax-deductible. that will have you local residences. Organizations are invited For more information about these humming on the J, to provide evening meals at the shelter volunteer and support opportunities way home. l� once a month. Contact Center staff to please contact Mae Harkins at 503-443- TVCB is �• l" discuss other volunteer opportunities. 6084 or rfreels@goodneighborcenter.org. a volunteer organization consisting of 65 musicians ranging in age from teens "Farming & Gardening in Tigard" : to eighties. The band performs Check out the display in the Library Lobby ala a variety of free concerts in the Tigard-Tualatin area every year. For The Tigard Farmer's Market will showcase the farming and gardening of yesterday and today in this display including old- more information,please visit the time photos of farming and a collection of antique kitchen and TVCB web site at nsvavtvcb.org. canning tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. July 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Pagel City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND,OR Tigard,OR 97223 503-639-4171 PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 4th of July, Inc.presents the 21 st Annual Tigard Fourth of July Celebration! Where: Tigard High School Football Field at 9000 SW Durham Road When: Wednesda l es oen at 6 .m. Y, uY4—Gat J p p with fireworks at dusk What: A family event featuring clowns,live music, kids'games,police and fire vehicles and a concession stand offering light snacks for sale. Remember: No alcohol,personal fireworks or smoking allowed. If you have questions,please call Mike Marr at 503-624-2975. See you there!