Cityscape 2009-02 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner
On January 6,2009,City Coun7metto
discuss goals for the city in 2009.Using input This year's open up and running
from Board and Committee members,we house event focuses VAeK0qu Ae for your review
agreed on a list of goals for the coming year,as on Neighborhood Staff will be on
well as goals we believe will be attainable in five • Saturday,February 7
g Network Steering hand to answer
years and long-term. We hope you agree. Committees. Let 11 a.m.to 3 P.M. any questions you
The goals listed below were adopted us show you how • Library Community Room may have,or just
January 13 at the Council Business meeting. the city can help • Stop by and check out to give you a tour!
you connect with the second phase of your Thanks to some
1. Implement Comprehensive Plan your neighbors Neighborhood Network fantastic work by
a. Update Tigard zoning maps based on to organize fun Program! volunteer Web
Comprehensive Plan Update neighborhood Administrators in
b. Update Tree Code to meet Comprehensive Plan events, each neighborhood,
c. Continue to lobby for light rail in the beautification/ each web site
99W Corridor clean-up projects and more. The is as unique and special as the
d. Develop a 50-year aspirational goal in city has set aside funding just waiting neighborhood it represents.
support of Urban/Rural Reserves Program for input from your neighborhood Make 2009 the year you get to
2. Implement Downtown Urban Renewal steering committee. know your neighborhood! We'll
a. Move forward with Burnham Street Project
If you haven't logged onto your provide the refreshments,the staff
b. Complete land use regulations and design neighborhood web site yet,stop by and the resources—all we need is
standards for the downtown the open house. We'll have each site you!
3. Prepare for 2010 Bond Measure for crfe_e_� • e-e— CA_cLt"p
Parks,Open Spaces and Trails
The Steering Committee for At press time,three
a. Complete Parks Master Plan each Neighborhood Network neighborhoods have some steering
b. Pursue Fanno Park and downtown plaza will work as a group to gather committee members and are looking
property acquisition input on ideas and proposals for for more: Area 3 (two members),
4. Continue to support the legislature in neighborhood beautification/clean- Area 11 (two members),West Tigard
addressing the financial needs of state up activities,neighborhood events, (one member).
and local governments in Oregon and neighborhood improvement Are you interested? Check
at its annual meeting.The Steering out the details and download an
View the long term City Council Goals on-line Committees will also serve as a application on-line at www..tigard-
at WWW...tigard-orgov/councilgoa/r. conduit for residents to raise issues orgov/neigbborbood or contact Liz
or concerns. Steering Committees Newton at 503-718-2412 or lit@
need four members to be considered tigard-orgov.
active and take advantage of
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor Neighborhood Network Programs.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON
A4City of Tigard
"TREE FOR ALL"
What's Green and Fast? Community Tree Planting
The New Walnut Street Fire Station Event at Ascension Trail
Tigard's new fire station is about
to open! The station will allow faster r
response times to medical incidents and I I Join the City of Tigard and
FIRE STATION
fires in the northern neighborhoods of I I Friends of Trees!
Tigard,Bull Mountain,and southern I GRAND OPENING! I WHEN: Saturday,February 28
Beaverton.The area has long been
a concern for TVF&R because of I I 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
I SATURDAY, FEBRUARY I
its increasing call volume,traffic and WHERE: Ascension Trail
growing travel times from nearby I 1-4 P.M. I
1 SW WALNUT ST. WHAT: Help plant 1,800 native trees
existing stations.
and shrubs along a tributary to
The new 11,700-square foot station I Meet your new firefighters I Summer Creek
includes sleeping rooms,a physical I and tour a green fire station!
fitness area,a large apparatus and
storage bay,and a community room. I Enjoy fun activities and I Native vegetation along creeks and
refreshments. I streams improves fish and wildlife habitat,
Initially,the station will be home to a
of four firefighters,but as 1 I and provides cleaner,cooler water and
daily shift
Parking is very limited. Please better flood management.This event is part
demand for service increases,additional I consider walking, carpooling, I of a regional challenge to plant 2 million
personnel and equipment can be added. I or biking. Visit www.tvf..com I trees along waterways in the Tualatin River
This is TVF&R's first"green" fire I for information on shuttle I Watershed over the next 20 years.Tigard
station. It is designed to meet the Gold I service to the site. I will be home to 135,000 of these trees,and
certification level from the Leadership ` — — — — — — — — — J we are well on our way with almost 43,000
in Energy and Environmental Design trees planted in the past three years.
(LEED) rating system.
To find the work site along
Some energy and water-saving The Walnut Street Station is one Ascension Trail,go to the intersection of
features include extensive use of natural of thirteen projects funded by a$77.5 SW Ascension and Mistletoe Drives and
light,solar panels to preheat water, million bond approved by voters in
follow the signs.Registration is appreciated,
on-demand water heaters,rainwater 2006.The City of Tigard contributed
snacks and gloves will be provided,and
capture for toilets,use of low-emission funds towards construction of the good company is guaranteed.
and recycled construction materials, community room and will purchase a
and high-efficiency lighting,heating and portion of the property not utilized by For more information,or to let us
cooling systems. the station to expand nearby Jack Park. know you'll be there to help,contact
Surface Water Quality/Volunteer
Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788
Park and Recreation Advisory Board Members Needed or carla@tigard-orgou
The city is looking for Tigard residents process and serve four-year terms.An
interested in serving on the Park and orientation will be provided to new board
Recreation Advisory Board (DRAB).The members.
PRAB studies and makes recommendations Individuals interested in serving on the
on park and recreation planning and board are encouraged to submit a Citizen
funding.The board meets on the third Committee Interest application by 5 p.m.
Monday of each month at 7 p.m.at the on February 12.Applications are available
Tigard Public Works Building, 8777 SW at www.tigard-or.gov/volunteeror at Tigard City •
Burnham Street,Tigard. Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard.
There are currently two vacancies on For more information,or to have an
the board:one voting member position application mailed to you,contact Parks Tree for All
and one alternate (non-voting)member and Facilities Manager Steve Martin at 503-
position.PRAB members are selected 718-2583 or neve@tigard-orgov.
through an application and interview
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N YOOUR BACKYARD: 2009 Park Reservations Park&Sports
SWI RRELS Interested in having an event in the park?The city has Field Access
There are five species of native six park shelters and eight sports fields available for rent. Due to the possibility
squirrels in the Portland Metro area, Shelters in Cook and Summerlake Parks can be of winter flooding,
but currently two non-native species reserved from March 30 through September 30.Most the lower section
dominate the habitat—the Fox Squirrel shelters are equipped with picnic tables,barbeque grills, of Cook Park,
and the Eastern Grey Squirrel.Both electricity and water.Restrooms are usually located nearby. just beyond the
are cinnamon colored with a tan belly. The largest shelter can accommodate up to 250 people. restroom/concession
Native Western Grey Squirrels are grey Make Your Reservation Today! stand,is currently
with white bellies. closed to vehicle
SHELTERS can be booked on-line or by phone. traffic.This area will
Adult squirrels needs to eat about Receive a$5 discount by reserving your shelter on-line at re-open March 2.
a pound of food a week,favoring wwwtigard-orgov/parks. Baseball and soccer
nuts,seeds,grain,and fruit.Backyard SPORTS FIELDS can only be booked by phone;on-line fields,also closed for
squirrels also enjoy snacking on flower reservations are not available. winter,will re-open
bulbs and garden vegetables. As cute as on March 2 and
they are,don't feed squirrels by hand. For more information or to make a reservation,
contact the parks reservation line at 503-718-2641. April 18 respectively.
Their eyes are on the side of their
head,they can't see what is in front of
their mouth.A finger feels about the
same as a shelled nut! Those big bushy Community Emergency Response Team Training Offered
tails are used for balance as they run
and leap about.They use scent markers This is your invitation to join the elite ■ Expands our community's emergency
team of neighbors,community response capability
in their feet to"claim"territory that
leaders,and business people Cl through citizen
spans one to seven acres. Squirrels hide
food throughout their territory in case who are trained and ready to involvement.
of theft. assist their community in an The next eight-week
The squirrels in our area are nest
emergency. CERT training session
builders who use twigs and leaves and CERT Training: 6i4kicks off Tuesday,
line the inside with fur,feathers,and March 3. Class size is
■ Teaches basic emergency limited and registration is
other soft material. Once the leaves response skills like first aid,search and required.For more information,a detailed
fall from the trees it is easy to spot a rescue,and fire safety and suppression. class schedule,or to enroll in the next
nest—it lookss like a huge clump of
leaves stuck the branches. ■ Cultivates partnerships between class,visit www.tigard-orgov/cert or contact
emergency service providers and the Emergency Management Coordinator Mike
FUN FACTS: people they serve. Lueck at 503-718-2593.
■ Squirrels do not hibernate.
■ Chipmunks are smaller than Leaf Disposal and Food Drive: Another Banner fear!
squirrels.They have brown and The City of Tigard held four Leaf has soared.A mere 160 yards of leaves
white stripes on their heads and Disposal and Food Drive events in the fall were collected in 2002,compared to 810
backs.Their main habitat is from of 2008.The goal of these events is to yards in 2008.Food donations have jumped
the mountains to the coast. keep leaves off roadways and out of storm from 5 barrels in 2002 to 27 barrels in
■ Squirrel teeth grow continuously. drains by giving residents a no-cost way 2008.
The incisor will grow six inches to dispose of leaves.In conjunction with The city wishes to thank everyone who
per year,but stays short due to the the leaf disposal,the city collected food dropped off leaves and donated food.You
constant wear from gnawing on items for Tigard's St.Vincent de Paul food helped to make the 2008 Leaf Disposal and
branches and nutshells. distribution facility. Food Drive our biggest success yet!
For more information,please visit: Since the first Leaf Disposal and Food
www.audubonportland.org/backyardmildlfe. Drive in 2002,the popularity of this event
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City of Tigard
RULES of the ROAD: ALL ABOUT WES
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Beginning this month,TriMet's However,motorists,bicyclists and that there's sufficient space for your
Westside Express Service (WES) pedestrians need to be aware that vehicle on the other side without
commuter rail line will connect trains can require 18 football fields or blocking trains. A train may not be
downtown Tigard with the Beaverton more to come to a stop. able to stop before colliding with a
Transit Center and Wilsonville. car that's stranded on the tracks.
Oregon's Rules of the Road
Commuter trains will run ever half every impose some common-sense Violation of these rules may
hour on weekdays during the morning subject drivers and bicyclists to a base
requirements for railroad 1 y
and afternoon rush hours and can crossings' fine of $250.
reach speeds up to 60 mph.
1. Stop immediately when you If you're stopped in a line of
The Tigard Transit Center will encounter signal lights and a lowering cars at a lowered gate,remember that
provide over 100 free"Park&Ride" crossing gate. Don't try to beat a train Oregon law strictly limits U-turns
spaces for cars,with racks and lockers or drive around gates. WES trains in urban areas,including all U-turns
for bicycles. WES will provide a "between intersections." Be patient.
move very quickly,so any delay will P
convenient and efficient alternative to likel bbrief.
I-5 and Highway 217. yerie
WES trains,like their cousins on
2. Be aware that certain the MAX lines,are very quiet. Be
The WES tracks,which will vehicles,including school buses and aware and follow this basic safety
continue to be used by freight trains, "high-risk"trucks,are required to rule: Always expect a train.
cross 40 intersections on the 15-mile stop before crossing railroad tracks.
route. Each crossing will be protected Don't tailgate.
by sophisticated gates that will reduce
delays and the potential for conflicts 3. In heavy traffic,don't attempt BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
to cross tracks unless you're certain TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
with vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Commuter Rail RollS February 2
Celebrate WES Week February 2-6, that you'll be saving money and gas as Riding WES
2009! You may win prizes from downtown well as doing something good for the To ride WES,you'll need a TriMet
Tigard businesses during the commuter rail environment! All-Zone fare($2.30).You can purchase
hours.Tigard is collaborating with TriMet a ticket from the vending machines at the
for giveaways,samples,and surprises at WES Week: February 2-6,2009 g
station(debit/credit card only),or from
every WES station along the route during * Monday,February 2 neighborhood ticket outlets including
the morning and evening commute. GET Welcome Day
Safeway,Fred Meyer,New Seasons,
FREE COUPON BOOKAND A MAP OF DOWNTOWN. * Tuesday,February 3 Thriftway and Albertsons stores.
The Tigard Transit Center is located at Tigard Day
8960 SW Commercial Street in downtown l ti Schedule
Tigard. Get there on our bike there are * Wednesday,February 4
g y ' ( Wellness Day - WES will run Monday—
locker/rack spaces available),the#76 bus _ Friday,every 30 minutes between
or park in one of the 154 Park&Ride * Thursday,February 5 S:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. and again
spaces accessible from Main Street. Chamber Day and Farmers Market in the 3:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. There is no mid-day or
Hop on WES and relax. Comfortable afternoon weekend service.
seats and a smooth ride make reading the * Friday,February 6
's Friday!) Trimet.org
TGIF! (Thank Goodness Ity)
paper,listening to music or using free Wi-
Fi to connect your laptop to the Internet an For more local up-to-date information,visit Visit trhel p determine if WES will
rg for useful trip planning
help tools or to he
enjoyable way to start or end the day. ;Pww..tigard-orgov/WOES.
However you spend your ride,know work for your commute.
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Do the services offered at the Tigard Public Library meet your needs?
urve This is your chance to let us know. Please take a moment to fill out this
February 200, Y brief questionnaire,because this is your Library.
1. How often do you visit the Tigard Library? Please check one.
❑4 or more times a month ❑First-time visitor
❑1-3 times a month ❑Never
❑Less than once a month
2. How old are you?
❑18 or younger ❑26-40 ❑61 or older
❑19-25 ❑41-60
3. Do you use the self-check out machine? ❑Yes ❑No
If not, why?
4. How do you learn about Library programs and services?
❑Library flyers,posters, bookmarks ❑WCCLS Web site(WA County) ❑The Oregonian ❑Regal Courier
❑Cityscape(City of Tigard Newsletter) ❑Other Web sites ❑The(Tigard)Times ❑Word-of-mouth
❑Tigard Library Web site ❑Other:
5. Which of the following Library services would you use?
❑Email newsletter about libraryprograms ❑Email notification about items ❑An area for you to pick up your
and services being held for you own held items
6. Which Library services have you used from the Web site?
❑Downloaded books onto your computer, ❑Renewed items ❑Placed items on hold
MP3 or IPOD(Library2Go)
7. Please rate the following areas of Library service:
Library service Excellent Good Just OK Poor Don't Use
Availability of Internet Computers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Checkout Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Reference Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Children's Room Desk ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
8. Is the Library serving your needs? �s ❑No
Comments?
Thank you for your time!
Please return your survey to the Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223.
Beginning February 1,2009,this survey will also available on-line at www.tigard-or.gov/library.
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Neighborhood Network News
Survey Says... Neighborhood Network tea. Ar 3
A recent The Neighborhood Networks involve citizens
neighborhood web page as partners to address neighborhood issues and5cr°��5*e
survey asked"What strengthen connections between neighbors and the a N
improvement would city. a
you like to see in your
nFocus on Area 3
neighborhood?"
The most popular See what's coming this spring for folks that Nnau�
response?Sidewalks, live in Area 3: 9Rq
followed by trails and a ■ March—Basic CPR at the NEW Walnut Street < Fowler
community garden! on. pace Middle School
To see he results for contact Linda Eaton t 503-495-5394.register,
St.
Walnut St. Anthony �A'
your neighborhood,check
out your neighborhood ■ April—Self Defense for Women age 16 and
older,and Tai Kwan Do instruction for kids
web page. If you haven't ages 8-15.Space is limited.To register,contact
bookmarked your page Linda Eaton at 503-495-5394.
yet,find it on the city's
■ June—We're planning a clean-up of Greenburg Road.Watch our web page at
web site at www..tigard- nww..tigard-area3.blogrpot.com and future issues of Cityccajie for details.
orgov/neigbborbood.
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OREGON READS
IN TIGARD
2009
Presented by Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, Oregon 97223 503-684-6537
To celebrate Oregon's 150th birthday,the whole state is reading the same book.Stubborn Twig:Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese
American Family is a true story by Eugene author Lauren Kessler about a successful Japanese family in the Hood River Valley whose lives were
derailed by internment during WWII. Join the Tigard Library's month-long birthday party by picking up a complimentary copy of Stubborn
Twig, participating in group book discussions,and attending events celebrating Japanese culture and its contributions to Oregon life.
KICKOFFEVENT Love Bytes Game Fest FAMILY EVENTS
Friday,February 13,5-7 p.m.
Saturday,January 31, 12:30-2 p.m. Community Room,Teens in grades 6-12 Weekend Adventures in the Puett Room
Library Community Room Join us for DDR,Wii,Smash Bros.,and Japanese Crafts:Saturday,January 31
Enjoy an afternoon of Big Band swing activities with a Valentine's Day flair. Create 12:30-2 p.m.,Ages 4 and up
music by the Minidoka Swing Band, a a love note to Oregon,in celebration of our Pioneer Crafts:Saturday,February 7
taste of Japanese desserts and a viewing state's 150th birthday! 1:30-2:30 p.m.,Ages 4 and up
of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center Apple Crafts:Saturday,February 21
exhibit,Window on a Community: 1:30-2:30 p.m.,Ages 4 and up
Nikkei Farmers of the Hood RiverutoVisit: Origami Workshop:Sunday,February 22
r
Area. Library card holders can pick up AEvening with Lauren Kessler 1:30-2:30 p.m.,Grades 1-5
nvenn
a free copy of Stubborn Twig. g
Thursday,February 12,7-8:30 p.m. "Frayed Knot"with Rick Meyers
Community Room Sunday,February 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Oregon Reads for Teens Puett Room,Ages 6 and up
Thursday,February 5,4:30-6 p.m. Lauren Kessler speaks about the
Learn how to weave a simple loop of string
Community Room,Teens inspiration and writing of her into a variety of lifelike figures and magic
Discuss Bat Eby Virginia Euwer Wolff,the novel,Stubborn Tivig. escape tricks,just like the pioneers did!
Oregon Reads selection for teens, and play
an indoor"Very Softball"game.The first Oregon's Birthday Parry:Old Time Music Show
16 teens to register at the Teen or Children's Saturday,February 14,2-3 p.m.
Desks will receive a free copy of the book. Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada Community Room,All ages
Thursday,February 19
Stubborn Twig Book Discussions Teens and Adults,Community Room
P°etry`'�°rash°P Meet the Author: Deborah Hopkinson
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Tuesday,February 10 with Oregon Poet p
10:30 a.m.-Noon Laureate Lawson Tuesday,February 10,7-8 p.m.
Wednesday,February 25 Inada, 5-6 p.m. Community Room,All Ages Welcome!
7-8:30 p.m. Registration for the the first 50 families will receive a
Houghton Room writing workshop jigcomplimentary copy of
is limited to 20;
register at the Adult or Children's Reference { Apples to Oregon, the children's book
Desks. Poetry Reading with Lawson Inada selected for Oregon Reads.
The Way of Tea with Diana Saltoon at 7 p.m.
Wednesday,February 11,7-8 p.m.
Community Room
Oregon Reads in Tigard 2009 is made possible by a generous donation
Experience Chanoyu—the Japanese Tea
from the Friends of the Library.
Ceremony.
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Sunday,February 1,3-7 p.m.,Community Room Permit No 2528
Watch Super Bowl XLIII on the Library's Big Screen!
Win two tickets to a Blazer game in our halftime Football
Throwing Challenge. Free refreshments!
A Movie with Margaret POSTAL CUSTOMER
Sunday,February 8,1:30-3:30 p.m.,Community Room
Join Library Director Margaret Barnes for a matinee
o showing of a 1953 comedy-romance. A princess escapes
her guardians'watchful eyes and falls in love with an
American journalist in Rome,starring Gregory Peck and
Audrey Hepburn.
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS: Reverse Mortgages
Wednesday February 11,2:30-4 p.m.,Conference Room City Council Meetings in February
Ron Rissmiller of Directors Mortgage will talk about Regular Council Meetings:
reverse mortgages as a financial tool senior citizens can use -Tuesdays,February 10,17,24 @ 6:30 p.m.
to maintain their independence in the face of medical or -Tigard Town Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard)
Lj=F.or
ssues. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are
available on-line at avwm igard-orgov/council or contact
program=details, onto www.tigard-or.gov/library Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov.
Urban Forestry Master Plan Update
We'd like to hear from you!Are you satisfied with the quality and quantity of What is an urban forest?
trees on your street?In your neighborhood?In the city as a whole?This is your
opportunity to tell us how you feel about Tigard's Urban Forest. For more information about
Tigard's urban forest or the Urban
In December,Steve Johnson&Associates conducted a scientific telephone Forestry Master Plan,visit
survey of 400 randomly selected Tigard citizens about their attitude towards www.tigard-orgov/community/trees/
existing and potential urban forestry policies and programs.The survey was masterplan.asp.
funded in part by the Oregon Department of Forestry and USDA Forest
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Service.
The web version of the survey is available on-line at www. Would you like to submit ��,tl►
tigard-or.gov/community/trees/master-plan.asp so that you can comments to the Urban
participate and/or review the questions.
Forestry Master Plan Citizen
The web survey will be available until February 28,2009. Advisory Committee?
The results of both the telephone survey and web survey will
be posted on-line and available at the Permit Center when they Here's How:
are complete. Attend a Forestry Master Plan
The survey results will be incorporated into the Urban Citizen Advisory Committee
Forestry Master Plan and will allow for a more detailed Meeting.The next one will be
understanding of how to manage Tigard's urban forest in order held Wednesday, March 4 in the Library second floor
to better meet the needs of our community.If you have any conference room;or...
questions about the survey or the Urban Forestry Master Plan, Contact City Arborist Todd Prager at 503-718-2700
please contact Marissa Daniels at 503-718-2428 or or todd@tigard-orgov.
marissa@tigard-orgov.