Cityscape 2010-07 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Summer Paving: Coming to Your Neighborhood?
By now,most of you are aware PAVEMENT ovERLAYs involve placing and fills minor cracks while restoring the
of the major construction project on a couple of inches of new pavement on visual appeal of the street.
Pacific Hwy/99W. Crews are working top of the existing pavement. Overlays are Slurry seals are planned in
hard to relocate water and gas lines, used on busy streets where pavement gets Neighborhood Network Area 1
build underground storm lines and other worn down from the daily pressure of (south of Durham Road) and Area 9
preparation work necessary to widen traffic,including heavy trucks and buses. (northwest Tigard,west of 130th
these intersections. Happily,the majority Overlays are also used on streets with Avenue). We typically slurry seal an
of the underground work is done. fair or poor pavement conditions where entire neighborhood at once to make
Now begins the exciting phase where drivers see a lot of cracks and potholes. more efficient use of taxpayer dollars
we start to see the roadway that residents Overlays are planned this year on the and to minimize disruption to the
have been asking for. Imagine a future following streets: neighborhood.
Pacific Hwy with intersections that look
Before slurry seal can
and function much better!
Overlays Beginning/Ending Location be applied,we'll notify
Thank you for your patience during 72nd Ave Beveland St to Baylor St neighbors to empty the
construction,particularly for bearing Sequoia Pkwy Cardinal Ln to Upper Boones Ferry Rd street of cars,trucks,
with us through the traffic delays and basketball hoops,and all
noise that accompanies a project of Pfaffle St Pacific Hwy 99W to Hall Blvd other objects. Slurry takes
this magnitude.We're doing our best to 121st Ave Springwood Dr to Scholls Ferry Rd several hours to dry and
balance the productivity needs of the Commercial St Hall Blvd to Main St in order to cure properly,
job with your mobility needs. Crews are North Dakota St 94th Ave to Greenburg Rd vehicles,pedestrians,and
striving to keep traffic moving,minimize pets must be kept off the
disruptions,and keep one safe. 98th Ave Scott Ct to Greenberg Rd
P p ever Y street. It is very messy.
If you have an Garrett St Ash Ave to Pacific Hwy/99W
Y Y comments or We'll do our best to
questions about this project,please keep affected residents informed and
contact Project Manager Mike McCarthy Pavement overlays were completed mobile during the project. Thanks for
at 503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard-or.gov. this year on parts of Durham Road, your patience.
We look forward to the day when 72nd Avenue,Upper Booties Ferry Road,
Bonita Roadand Sequoia Parkway as Check our Neighborhood Network
,
these intersections function well website (aa ww. igard-orgov/neigbborbooa) for
with increased capacity,pedestrian part of a separate project funded with
p v'p American Recovery and Reinvestment Act more information.
amenities and attractive landscaping.
(ARRA) stimulus dollars. More Project Information
It's a testimony to what's possible �
when communities work together for SLURRY SEAL treatments are the most For questions about any of these
everyone's benefit. cost-effective treatment for residential projects,please contact Mike McCarthy at
streets in good condition. This mixture 503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard-or.gov.
of asphalt binder(essentially a thick, For a complete list of projects,log on
sticky oil) and sand seals raveled pavement to wm)").tigard-or.gov/construction.
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BLIEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY WEBB, NICK WILSON
4 City of Tigard
Budget Adopted! Get Around Downtown
On June 8,City Council adopted the There is quite a bit of activity on Urban Forestry
budget that Tigard will use from Downtown streets. Burnham Street is Code Revisions
July 1,2010 to June 30,2011. This under construction and the Pacific High- Tigard is committed to the pres-
budget represents the conclusion of a way intersection improvements at Hall, ervation,enhancement and mainte-
particularly difficult process. Greenburg and Main are underway. nance of its urban forest.That's why
With the downturn in the economy, The Downtown Circulation Plan will City Council is undertaking a major
Tigard's resources have flattened out. propose new streets and connections to update of Tigard's urban forest-
When the budget was developed for the be implemented over the next 50 years as related code provisions.When
current year,we had entered the reces- new development occurs. complete,the new and updated code
sion,but were hearing from area experts When complete,the plan will include language will reflect the needs of our
that the recover would arrive late in changing and growing community.
y a map of the recommended locations for
2010.We have since learned that recov- new streets and pedestrian/bicycle path- It is important to receive input
ery is much further away. ways,as well as street cross-sections with from citizens representing a wide
In April,Tigard reduced staff by six design features such as sidewalks,parking, range of values and interests.
percent and altered many of our services bicycle lanes,and planting strips. For more information on citizen
to match the reduction inersonnel. involvement or the Urban Forestry
p We have a draft plan and map
These reductions were made to create available which can be viewed online at Code Revisions Citizen Advisory
Committee please contact Marissa
a budget that is sustainable for the next Zvna�,tigard-orgov/CirculationPlan or review '
two years without any additional reduc- the draft plan at the July 14 City Center Daniels at marissa@tigard orgov or
tions in service. The adopted budget Advisory Commission meeting. Meeting 503-718-2428.
reflects a reduction of $2.7 million. agendas can be found at www..tzgard-orgov/ Visit www..tigard-orgov/trees for the
If you have any budget-related city hall/board committees/ccac. latest news and events related to the
questions,contact Finance Director For more information,contact urban forestry code revisions.
Toby LaFrance at 503-718-2406 or Project Manager Sean Farrelly at
toby@tigard-orgov. 503-718-2420 or lean@ligard-orgov.
Eye on Recycling
Do you wonder what happens
to all the material when a building
Members Needed: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Subcommittee is taken down?In the case of the
Would you like to help Tigard The group will meet about once service station that
become a better city in which to walk every other month to advise staff on was removed at
or ride a bicycle? project design, the intersection of
The Tigard planning,traffic, Pacific Hwy and Hall
Transportation pedestrian,and Blvd.,much of it
Advisory cyclist issues.The was recycled!
Committee group could also get Prior to
(TTAC)is seeking involved in planning demolition,Belfor Environmental
volunteers to serveactivities to promote Services separated interior wood,
on its Pedestrian walking and bicycling metal and drywall materials for re-use
and Bicyclist J! in Tigard. or recycling. The timber beams were
Subcommittee. If you are shipped to Emerald Valley Reclaimed
The purpose of you interested in Timbers to be re-milled and
this group is to: serving as part of reintroduced into the construction
market. Concrete was recycled and
✓ Advise staff and the TTAC on issues this group,download an application steel was hauled to Metro Metals
affectingpedestrians and cyclists, and from our website at www..tigard orgov/
for recycling.The dry waste or
✓ Enhance and promote the community volunteer or contact Mike McCarthy at "miscellaneous wood structures"were
MikeM@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2462.
by encouraging alternate forms of Applications are also available at City transported to the Hillsboro Landfill
transportation. for separating and recycling.
Hall.
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Making Sense of Water Cents Ask the Arborist!
Water permeates our daily lives so ♦ Highly-trained professionals and Tree growing season is in full swing
often,it's easy to take it for granted.We certified operators and Tigard's urban forest canopy is
need it to drink,cook and clean.We growing too. The urban forest benefits
need it for sanitation,fire protection, ♦ Exceptional customer service us by casting shade on hot summer days,
and keeping the community beautiful. ♦ Investment in future water sources controlling runoff and erosion into
We need it to live. The city strives to use water dollars Waterways,improving air quality,providing
wisely' and nd administrative costs homes for wildlife,and increasing property
The City of Tigard supplies water values.
to Durham,King City,two-thirds of are low;more than 85 percent of every
water dollar goes to: However,pruning is often necessary
Tigard and the Tigard Water District.
to remove dead,diseased,and hazardous
We provide our 57,000 customers with ♦ Buy water
nearly 2.2 billion gallons of water every branches and to increase air,light and
♦ Invest in capital improvements such view through the canopy. There are
year at a cost of less than a half-a-penny as reservoirs,transmission lines and many techniques for proper pruning,
per gallon. developing future water sources
but probably the most important rule to
What Your Water Dollar Buys Today
♦ Purchase materials like utilities remember is never cut main branches back
and fuel to stubs (also known as topping).
Water
""`"ieT -
Labor
34% ♦ Provide services such as water The topping process is really
self-
sampling,and public outreach defeating.Aggressive,bushy,and hazardous
and education limbs grow back higher and faster than the
Whether we're making sure original branches. Topping is also one of
Capital M6ervaland
we have water for the future, the worst things for the health of a tree,
Improvementsir4o .% making them more susceptible to pests and
37% Administrative encouraging conservation,or
4% ensuring there is adequate water diseases.
pressure for fire protection,we The best way to ensure your
Here's what that affordable understand how critical water is to our trees receive proper care is to hire an
half-a-penny gets you: community.We take our role as water experienced,certified arborist.To find one
♦ High-quality water that meets or provider very seriously and put our in your area,visit wwwpnwisa.org or call
exceeds all drinking water standards expertise to work each day to efficiently 503-874-8263.Techniques for proper
deliver high-quality drinking water to pruning can also be found at
♦ `Round the clock,reliable water your tap. www.treesaregood.com.
service
Finally,remember that many trees
in Tigard(street trees,natural area trees,
and trees planted or preserved with
Dog Park Design Opportunity development)require a permit to remove.
The NEW Burnham Street is being A survey is available online at www. Topping trees that require a permit to
rebuilt and Ash Avenue Dog Park is closed tigard-orgov/Burnham. Please consult your
remove is also prohibited.
for construction. canines and complete this short survey.Let Contact City Arborist Todd Prager at
Meanwhile,Tigard's pooches are being Thor know what wags your pup's tail. 503-718-2700 or todd@tigard-orgov to find
14 scent„to other dog parks.Upon project Questions? Contact Burnham Street out more about pruning and Tigard's tree
completion,the community will have a Project Manager Kim McMillan at 503- permit requirements.
New Burnham Street—and an improved 718-2642 or kim@tigard-or.gov.
Ash Avenue Dog Park!
Preliminary design is underway to !
update the dog park.Thor—a dachshund 410 �•
and Chairman of the Ash Avenue Dog 0• !!w
Park Committee—is asking his doggy 44* vo•
friends to chew on plans for Tigard's new !
and improved dog park. 41* +
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RULES of the ROAD: STOPPING: AN UNSCIENTIFIC SURVEY
Failure to obey stop signs is one were impartial,none of the locations that report noncompliance rates of
of the most common reasons for were in Tigard. The sample excluded 80-95 percent.
drivers to be cited into traffic court. drivers who were"forced"to stop by Only a few of the violations posed
In pleading guilty to that charge,many pedestrian or vehicle cross-traffic. any immediate danger to pedestrians or
drivers admit that they made a"rolling The overall compliance rate at other vehicles,and most of the drivers
stop"or a"California stop." the four locations was just 25 percent. slowed to 5 mph or less. So is a stop
Oregon law is clear: "stop"means Surprisingly,the lowest compliance rate really necessary?
"complete cessation from movement." (17 percent)was at the location with Aside from the obvious legal
Many police officers testify at trial that the most pedestrians. requirement,about 700,000 police-
they watch a vehicle's tires to determine What conclusions can be drawn reported collisions occur at stop signs
whether the driver is compliant. A from this sample? First,75 percent of in the U.S. every year. A true stop
"rolling"stop is a contradiction in the drivers risked a ticket for Failure to at intersections takes only 3-4 extra
terms. Obey a Traffic Control Device,with seconds compared to a"rolling stop."
How often do drivers comply a base fine of$295. Second,most In return for this slight inconvenience,
with the legal standard for a"stop?" drivers treated stop signs as"yield" drivers can develop safe habits that
To satisfy my curiosity,I conducted signs: they slowed down, scanned the could reduce the number of stop-sign
an unscientific survey of a couple intersection and proceeded without collisions and the injuries they cause.
hundred vehicles at several urban stopping. Third,the Oregon drivers
intersections with four-way stop in my sample were slightly more law- BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
signs. To ensure that my selections abiding than those in national surveys TicARn MUNICIPAL COURT
Give Crime"A Going-Away Party"
On TUESDAY,AUGUST 3, Register your event with the Tigard Free Shred Event
neighborhoods throughout Tigard are Police beginning July 1 and your celebration Tigard Police is partnering with
invited to join forces with will get a visit(in a good Pride Recycling Company to host a
communities nationwide � � way!) from police and fire free"community shred"on Thursday,
for the annual National t} personnel. Registration July 29 from 6 p.m.until 8 p.m.,or
Night Out crime and drug forms are on the website at until the truck reaches capacity.
prevention event. wwwti and-or. ovl olice. An
P NI H, ouT event kick-off
will be held Bring your sensitive household
Sponsored by Target, documents to the
re-re stered neighborhoods SATURDAY,
p � JULY 31 from g City Hall parking
will receive a free"party 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the lot(13125 SW
pack"intended to give Tigard Target Store Hall Blvd.) for
their neighborhood event a (9000 SW Hall Blvd.) near
g secure disposal. �����
um start.The Ti and Police encoura e Washington Square.Make plans with your
1 p- g g Please limit your
neighbors to plan a function that brings neighbors for a fun event that gives crime materials to no 41
residents together. Whether it's hosting and drugs"a going-away party"in Tigard. more than three,hand-carried bags
a block party,a cookout or a dessert If you have questions,contact or boxes.
potluck—be creative and do something Crime Prevention Officer Jim Wolf at Consider donating a non-
fun! 503-718-2561. perishable food item for the Oregon
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Food Bank.Food gathered at this
: Main Street Green Street Project has been given the "green" light. : event will be distributed to Tigard
: First on the agenda: (1) Survey work is underway; (2) Parking counts are done;and area residents in need.
(3) The project team will meet with the City Center Advisory Commission on Wednesday, For more information,
: July 14 at 6:30 P.M.in the Tigard City Hall. Attend this meeting—you'll get an overview of visit www.tigard-orgov/police or call
: the project,talk about parking and meet the design team. 503-718-2561.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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e� dA �z� emu
ea& (W Jam! 4th Annual Mayor's
The success of the last Challenge & Legislative _
Neighborhood Network promotion(What Paddle Race
makes my Neighborhood a Place to Call Home) Hosted by Tigard Mayor Craig Dirksen
has launched a new project—a 2011 and the Tualatin Riverkeepers
Neighborhood Network Calendar. "Thursday,July 22,6 p.m.at Cook Park"
Photos from the last promotion will Ti ard's Mayor Dirksen and the
be considered. If you have a local photo g y Peek Behind the
of Tigard that you would like
Tualatin Riverkeepers have Scenes
to submit for the project, challenged all elected
officials and candidates What do Neighborhood
e-mail it to Joanne .• v Areas 3 and 5 have in common?
Bengtson at ., for elected office in Besides great neighbors and quick
oanne to and or. ov. ..t, the Tualatin Valley to
g g a paddle race on the access to abundant shopping,they
Photos must have a � Tualatin River.This border the busiest state highway in
..i
minimum resolution of 300 year the Riverkeepers Tigard—Pacific Hwy/99W!
dpi at 8x10. Please include �. have a brand spankin' With a major construction
your name,a brief description new fleet of kayaks for the project underway to improve this
of the photo and a contact racers to paddle. Stop by Cook thoroughfare,log onto either
number where you can be reached. Park to watch the action and see who of these area web pages to get a
Thanks—and good luck! brings home the Ceremonial Paddle prize! peek behind the scenes and learn
trivia,meet the contractors or ask
your site administrator questions!
TVF&R Welcomes "The Car" They're your local source for all
In May,Tualatin Valley Fire& equipment and supplies,a cardiac things Pacific Hwy!
Rescue (TVF&R) added four Cars (2007 monitor,and an onboard computer Area 3—Debbie Kneeland
and 2008 Toyota FJ Cruisers) to their with response maps and current wwwtigard-area3.blogspot.com
response fleet. Each information for every Area 5—Lanny Redding
Car has a paramedic on Z-6- 9-1-1 call.Although
board to respond to most situations the wrvrvtigardarea5.blogspot.com
non life-threatening paramedics respond
situations which don't to will be non- Looking for news and a
require an engine with 4"D emergency,the crew peek behind the scenes on
multiple responders and can call for more units Burnham Street and the Urban
a full cache of tools.The if a situation worsens.
Renewal District?
Cars are strategically based at fire The four FJ Cruisers were Visit the Neighborhood
stations in Aloha,Tigard,Beaverton purchased via a public bid process with Network Area 6 site at
and Wilsonville and deployed Tuesday– funds from a capital improvement bond raww.tigardarea6.blogspot.com. Site
Friday,from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m. approved by voters in 2006. For more administrator Stefan Lidington
Each Car is outfitted with necessary details on the Car,visit www.tvfr.com. would love to read your questions
or comments.
MEA CULPA: Thankyou to reader Marty Herrfor delivering a well-deserved rap to my knuckles! In the June edition of Cityscape we
included an article about the Tigard High Speech&Debate Team bringing home the State championsh p. Wlhat we failed to include was the name
of the incredible and dedicated Coach who brought out the best in these wonderful kids and inspired theirgreatness. Congratulations to champion
Advisor,Amber Mannings Mary said it best. Thank_youfor`motivating,teaching and coaching these students to achieve that level of success."
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City of Tigard
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration ` Dog Days of Tigard:July 17
Calling all Canines for a Summer Party!
What: A family event featuring clowns, live music, e3 Grab your human and come to the
kids'games,police and fire vehicles and a eighth annual Dog Days of Tigard! This
concession stand offering light snacks for sale. �,�� ,• — event will be held on Saturday,July 17
Where: Tigard High School,9000 SW Durham Road from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Potso Dog Park
(on Wall Street behind the former Coe
When: Sunday,July 4 1 Gates open at 6 p.m. j Manufacturing building)in Tigard.This
Fireworks at dusk fun-filled event will include:
� y
Remember: No alcohol,personal fireworks or smoking allowed.If you have ■ Demonstrations by the Tigard
F questions,please call Mike Marr at 503-624-2975. See you there! Police Department K-9 Unit and the
` r Washington County Sheriff's K-9 Unit
Fanfare for Summer! Fun Close to Home ■ The ever-popular"Ask the Vet"
■ Vendors,contests,prizes and a raffle
As part of the 4th of July festivities, Tigard's own Broadway Rose benefitting Tigard dog parks
Tigard Music is sponsoring the Tualatin Theatre Company will present two
Valley Community Band (TVCB),under classic musicals this summer at the For more details on the event,visit
the direction of Steve Heuser,to perform ; Deb Fennell Auditorium on the WNW.tigarddogparks.org or email committee@
at the Tigard High School stadium prior to : Tigard High School campus.It's
ti
at
the fireworks.There will be summer tunes : summer fun for the whole family!
and patriotic pieces for the whole family JULY 1-25: The King and I
to enjoy. Music by Richard Rodgers,Book Tigard High School
Sounds of Summer @ Cook Park and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Potluck Reunion
The Tualatin Valley Community ; AUGUST 4-22: A Chorus Line * Classes through 1960
Band will also present a free"Sounds of Music by Marvin Hamlisch,Lyrics
Summer"concert on Sunday,July 25 at 7 ; b Edward Kleban 'N` Sunday,July 18,Park,
P noon to
y 4 p.m. at Cook Park,Picnic
p.m.in Bishop-Scheckla Pavilion located Performance times all shows: Area#3 "Down by the Riverside"
in Cook Park. Bring a picnic basket and :
relax.This concert will feature melodies ; 7:30 p.m.,Thursday—Saturday Rain or shine,we will be there!
that will have you whistling all the way 2 p.m.,Sundays and some
y g aSaturdays � Bring a hot dish, salad,dessert,
home. etc.Table service&coffee will be
e from$20—$35. For
TVCB is a volunteer organization Tickets range provided.
more information call 503-620-5262
consisting of 65 musicians ranging in
or www..broadwayrose.com. Questions. Contact Elaine
age from teens to eighties.Visit the Schultz at 503-641-5285.
TVCB website at www.tvcb.org. for more
information.
Middle of Millen Drive Old Fashioned Parade! Smoking Ban Extended
You don't need to travel far to enjoy the fun and pageantry of a parade! Join Beginning July 1, smokers must
parade organizer Carol Gifford for the be at least 45 feet from all entrances
Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day to the Library. No smoking will be
Parade! Gather the entire family and grab a allowed in either the front or back
seat curb-side for a home-grown spectacle courtyards.At the Library main
that includes floats,horses,a marching entrance, smokers must be on the far
band and more! 'Ie
t�R side of the black metal posts near the
The parade always begins at 4 p.m. on sidewalk.
the 4th of July! The starting point is 9255 Thank you for your cooperation.
SW Millen Drive in Tigard. If you have questions,contact Carol at 503-985-4106.
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Shelf Arw Lmife Meester&Meester
Thursday,July 15,6 p.m.,Library Courtyard
Meester&Meester features
News from the Tigard Library 1350€1 SW Hall Blvd. the founders of Portland's 3 Leg
Torso performing an eclectic mix of
, OREGON
• MOVIE chamber music,tango,klezmer,Latin
and world music.
Watch the many cinematic faces of Oregon on the big screen. See if j
you can spy your favorite Oregon landmarks. Author talk and movies will
be in the Community Room. Refreshments provided at movie screenings.
An Evening with Matt Love Other movies this month with
Wednesday, July 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Oregon settings include:
Author Matt Love is writing a book the story of a high school music
about the filming of the movie from Ken teacher who struggles to create Teen Anime Fest
Kesey's epic novel—Sometimes a Great an orchestral opus that will be his Thursday,July 29,2-6 p.m.
Notion. He will legacy; Community Room,Grades 6-12
offer a unique
reflection on the the adventures of two lost dogs Enjoy our anime movie marathon and
film and what and a cat who travel far and wide create felt sushi and
happened when to find their owners; cosplay accessories
a Hollywood a crime-comedy about two with felt artist LeBrie
superstar came prison escapees who go on a bank Rich.Taste some 66
to Oregon to film one of the greatest robbing spree that earns them Asian treats while
Oregon novels of all time. a place on the FBI's Ten Most playing anime-themed
Wanted List. games.Participate
Want To See the Entire Movie? in the first annual Teen
Thursday,July 8, 7-9 p.m. (rated PG) For times and titles,log onto Read-In by plowing through the books
Hank and Henry Stamper are fiercely mww.tagard-orgovhibrary or pick up an in our Manga Marathon!Don't forget to
independent loggers who clash with their Adult Summer Reading brochure at cosplay water creatures for our cosplay
neighbors over a logging strike. the Library. contest!
Wetlands:a Documentary About
Art and the Environment
Camp Half Blood Re-Boot Camp Wednesday,July 21,7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday,July 14,3-6 p.m. Session 1:Tuesday,July 20 and Community Room
Community Room,Grades 4-12 Wednesday,July 21,2-3:30 p.m. Wetlands tells the story of a year in
Calling all fans of T 111, Technology Room,Grades 4-5 Tigard artist Deborah DeWit's studio and
Percy Jackson and IGHTNINCSOUND OFF!1-2! in an area of the Fanno Creek wetlands
the Olympians! SOUND OFF!34! that has been a major subject of her
Join the adventureIft Attention 4th and 5th Graders! paintings.
at our fun-filled Have fun while you learn 00000��afternoon of computer and
activities. See the research skills 15;
nd Swordplay
movie The Lightning and more. y 24,2-4 p.m.Thief,answer trivia Registrationoomquestions for a required— Veritas bring the
chance to win prizes please call the ge of Chivalry to life with
and find out who your"god parent"is. Children's Desk ions of historical combat.
at 503-718-2656.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Running for City Council: Q &A _ ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
In September 2090, Tigard voters avill beaked Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
503-639-4171
to elect Mayor and two City Councilors. Do � � Portland,OR
you have wbat it takes to run for Council? We Permit No 2528
asked Mayor Dirk ren for bis thoughts... !
Q:What special skills or training does a
candidate need to serve on Council?
A:An interest in the city they call home POSTAL CUSTOMER
and a desire to work with people!
Q:How much time is involved in serving as Councilor or Mayor?
A:It varies,but there is definitely a time commitment.With
three meetings per month and liaison assignments,an elected
could expect 20 hours a month minimum.
Q:Does one vote really count? Annual Joint Meeting with Lake Oswego Council:
A:Of course! Just as important as your vote,are the ideas a Monday,July 12 @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall
candidate brings to the table and his/her ability to articulate
those ideas to the rest of City Council.If you can convince Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,July 13,20,27
two other councilors to consider your idea you've made a @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
difference! All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are
Learn more online: www.tigard-or.gov/elections
available online at www..tigard-or.gov/council or contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard orgov.
Burnham Street Update CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
This month crews will finish installing new curb and The Tigard Public Library will be closed
gutter along Burnham Street and Ash Avenue. Sidewalk on Sunday,July 4 in observance of
installation begins along the south side of Burnham Street, Independence Day(open July 5). ✓
starting at Main Street in front of the Tigard Liquor Store City Hall offices will he closed on
and moving east towards B&B Print Source. Get ready for Monday,July 5 in observance of the
a sidewalk unlike any other you've seen in Tigard.These holiday.
sidewalks are one of the"green"features contained in the
Burnham Street project.
Stormwater planters will be constructed behind the You Can Contribute to Healthy Streams
curb at various locations along the length of the project. Proper car care benefits the environment and improves
Stormwater flows from the street into swales,where some water quality.If your vehicle is leaking oil,those harmless-
of the stormwater will infiltrate into the ground,while looking drops accumulate and travel from parking lots,
the rest of the stormwater is picked up by a perforated driveways,and streets into storm drains and directly into
pipe under the soil and native plantings. These"green" waterways,degrading stream health.According to studies by
sidewalks are intended to pick up water from the small, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,just one quart of
frequent storms common in Oregon. Larger storms will spilled motor oil forms an oil slick
still contribute some stormwater to the swales,but the the size of a football field in our
majority of the runoff will be directed to the storm sewer local waterways.
system,bypassing the swale.
For tips on protecting the
Can't picture it?Visit wavm igard-orgov/burnbam for an environment,visit our website at
artist's rendering. zvwmtigard-orgov/stormwater.