Cityscape 2011-01 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Water Billing Changes Go Into Effect January 1
It seems like everybody is getting
involved in the city's CERT program!My Monthly Billing ■ Tier 3: Over 15 CCF of water is
F.
wife Jackie recently completed the training This month the city switches billed at$3.41 per CC
and received her certification. For those of to monthly utility billing.It replaces Customers with larger sized
the bi-monthly billing cycle meters pay a higher fixed customer
you who haven't heard of it,Tigard's CERT
and provides water users with a charge based on an increasing scale.
program(Citizen Emergency Response g g
Team)is an 8-week training course which more timely accounting of water Larger meters also have higher
prepares citizens to respond to natural or consumption.With monthly billing, water rate thresholds according to
customers can adjust their water use size.Tiered water rates are used
man-made disasters. to avoid higher water bills.
g for residential,multi-family and
In a time of need,CERT volunteers are
trained to help their family,their neighbors New Water Rates: Fixed and commercial customers.Industrial
and the city,especially during the first 72
Variable and irrigation customers are billed
hours when fire and medical first responders
Your bill will include two water at a uniform water rate.
may be unable to meet demands for charges: a fixed customer charge Customers located in higher
response. and a variable water usage charge. elevations are billed monthly for a
CERT graduates are assets
The fixed charge is the price that all booster pump charge to pay for ad-
community. Their training includes
thees basic customers pay,regardless of how ditional costs of energy and pump
much water they use.The fixed capacity necessary for providing
search and rescue,first aid,emergency charge is$15.78 for a typical single water to these locations.A typical
communications,logistics,and many family residential customer.The single-family residential customer
other skills vital to navigating through
an emergency. Whether they're rescuing variable water usage charge is added located in a higher elevation will
to the fixed customer charge and is be billed an additional$4.08 per
trapped citizens,organizing search teams and
neighborhood safety measures or gathering tiered depending upon the volume month.Booster pump charges are
of water used. proportional to meter size.
and communicating street and neighborhood
status to emergency agencies,CERT Residential Customer Tiers Want to figure out your new
members are prepared to perform! Residential water usage is water rate?Try the online rate
To date,more than 170 Tigard residents measured in hundreds of cubic calculator at wwavtigard-orgov/water.
have received CERT certification.If you're feet(CCF). One CCF equals 748 If you have questions regarding
looking for a way to give back to your gallons. your city utility bill,contact Utility
community,maybe becoming a CERT ■ Tier 1: The first six CCF of Billing at 503-718-2460.If you
member is right for you! Contact Emergency water is billed at$2.04 per CCR have questions regarding water
Services Coordinator Mike Lueck at Water use greater than six CCF rate increases related to the Lake
MikeL@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2593. is billed at the next tier. Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership,
contact John Goodrich in Public
� ■ Tier 2: Over six to 15 CCF of Works at 503-718-2433.
water is billed at$2.98 per CCF.
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD
ACity of Tigard
Tigard City Council... New Year, New Team
The Mayor and two City Councilors will Councilor Buehner serves on the urban design firm
be sworn in at the January 11,2091 Council Intergovernmental Water Board Clear-sighted with an eye to the
meeting, the first meeting of the newyear. The and the Lake Oswego-Tigard Joint nuance of complex system plans,
Mayor and two newyelected Councilors will Water Partnership and is a former Councilor Wilson represents
serve terms from January 1,2011 to Tigard Planning Commissioner. Tigard on the Regional Water
December 31,2014. Meet the Mayor and Recently she completed a role on Providers Consortium,the
City Council members who will representyou the Washington County Urban and Tualatin Basin Natural Resource
beginning this month: Rural Reserves Committee and is Coordinating Committee and serves
Council liaison to the Library Board. as Council liaison to the Planning
Mayor Craig Dirksen She and husband Jack are long-time Commission—to which he gave
�Ik A member of City residents of Tigard. seven years of service,six as Chair.
Council since He participated on the following
2000 and a Councilor Marland Henderson task forces:Tigard Transportation
Tigard volunteer * A member of the City Council since System Plan Update,Development
for ten years prior 2009 and an active Code Update,Washington Square
to council service. volunteer since 1991. Regional Center and the Mayor's
Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Occupation:Engineer—Industrial *c Occupation:
Designer Owner of Marland He and wife Suni,have three
�Ik A driving force for interagency Henderson children and have lived in Tigard
cooperation and citizen involvement, Construction—light A& since 1990.
Mayor Dirksen represents Tigard commercial/residential handicap
and Washington County on Metro's general contracting Councilor Marc Woodard
Joint Policy Advisory Commission *� Enthusiastic about connecting with The newest member of Council,
on Transportation and the residents,Councilor Henderson elected November 2,Councilor Woodard has beas be
Washington County Coordinating is the city's representative to the been
Committee. He also serves on two Metropolitan Area Communications involved in
policy committees for the League of Commission and serves as Council community
Oregon Cities and recently gained liaison to the Tree Board and Park functions,
an appointment from Governorand Recreation Advisory Board. organizations and ,
Kulongoski to the statewide RoadHe is a member and past chair of businesses for
User Fee Task Force. the Washington County Behavioral many years.
�Ik Mayor Dirksen and Jackie,his wife Health Council,past member of the Occupation: Online site
of 38 years,have devoted years of Coffee Creek Correctional Facility creator,author and writer for Mirror
service to the Tigard Soccer Club Advisory Board,Oregon National Atblete—health and fitness business
while raising three sons in Tigard. Alliance for the Mentally Ill and *� In a military career spanning
Oregon Partners in Crisis. 21 years,he served in the Air
Councilor Gretchen Buehner He and wife Marilyn make their Force as a Non Commissioned
�Ik A member of home in Tigard. Officer in Charge and Medical
City Council Service Corps officer. Councilor
since 2007 Councilor Nick Wilson Woodard's civilian careers included
and a Tigard A member of Council Corporate Fire Life Safety Manager,
volunteer for since 2003 and Computerized Maintenance
ten years prior to long-time Management System program
election. volunteer before
manager,Fitness Center Manager
* Occupation: Attorney—Real Estate his election to and Fitness and Health Consultant.
and Land Use Planning Council. A lifetime Tigard resident,he and
* Dedicated to making sense of 'Ik Occupation: Founding wife Elizabeth,have two daughters.
complex issues facing residents, partner of Atlas Landscape
Architecture—site planning and
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High Capacity Transit Burnham Street Transforms
Planning for Station Area Communities in Tigard Although the Burnham Street project
Any way you look at it,growth will units per acre,total businesses per acre, isn't finished,an impressive transformation
come to Tigard over the next 20 years. building height,parking ratios and land has already taken place.Most notably,the
Now we have an opportunity to decide use mix.Each of these communities first layer of paving has been installed and
what this growth will look like and how will be shaped largely by local residents, the old,uneven,gravel roadway has been
Tigard will fare in the future. businesses,and property owners who get replaced by sleek black top.A colored
One way to accommodate growth is involved. concrete medallion was constructed at the
through high capacity transit(HCT).Metro While the number and location of intersection of Ash Avenue and Burnham
has identified the SW Corridor,connecting HCT stations is unknown at this time, Street,and LED street lights were installed
Portland to Tigard and Sherwood as the the HCT Land Use plan will identify six and energized. Crews worked on the
next priority expansion line for the regional to ten potential locations where a station irrigation system and installed a root barrier
HCT system.In Tigard,planning for HCT community could be applied,forming the to prevent tree roots from damaging
means creating a shared vision for growth foundation for future planning efforts pavement and sidewalks. Furthering the
around future transit stops,while limiting related to HCT service. Community transformation,lettering was installed on
impacts to existing residential areas. participation ensures that future transit the entry sign at Burnham Street and Hall
The Tigard HCT Land Use Plan will improvements support the community's Boulevard.
develop land use concepts for vibrant vision for future growth and development In early 2011 trees,shrubs and
neighborhoods centered around HCT in Tigard. grasses will be planted along the street,
stations.Different types of station For information on how to get and concrete work will resume once drier,
communities—focusing on a variety of involved contact Marissa Daniels at 503- warmer weather arrives.
performance benchmarks like jobs-to- 718-2428 or marissa@igard-or.gov. Check out these photos,or better yet,
housing ratio,people per acre,dwelling take a drive down Burnham Street and see
the transformation firsthand!
Financial Assistance is Available for Water Bills
With water rates increasing Why Partner with St.Vincent de Paul?
significantly over the next few years,the The agency is already providing a
city is partnering with St.Vincent de similar service using HUD funds.The
Paul to implement a financial assistance agency has an office located in Tigard -
program for emergency situations. which will administer the funds for the
Citizens who demonstrate a financial city. Concrete medallion at Ash & Burnham intersection
need may receive assistance with the The city's initial contribution is
water portion of their bill up to three approximately$15,000 for water bill
times a year.This assistance is available to assistance between January and June 2011.
individuals and families within the Tigard The city anticipates future contributions
Water Service Area. It is not available to to be one-half of one percent of
multi-family,commercial or industrial budgeted water revenues each year for this
businesses. assistance.The funds will be available on
Customers who are eligible for a"first-come,first-served"basis until all
financial assistance on their water bill will funding is depleted. S
need to be able to pay the other portions LED street lights
For More Information
of their utility bill,if any.This would
To learn more about this program,
include sewer,stormwater and street please contact Assistant Finance Director
maintenance fees that may be billed on Debbie Smith-Wagar at 503-718-2493 or
the same bill. Eligibility will be determined debbies@tigard-orgou
by St.Vincent de Paul using the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)income criteria for
utility assistance. oil
Artist's rendering of entry sign at Burnham & Hall
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RULES of the ROAD: DRIVING SAFELY AS VINE AGE
By 2030,more than 70 million one study showed that only 40 rush hours.
Americans,or one in five,will be over percent of traffic signs meet the Many older drivers voluntarily
the age of 65. Many older citizens will needs of older drivers. surrender their license when they
continue to depend on their own cars ■ Impaired bearing,making it harder realize that their driving skills have
for basic mobility,especially in areas to detect sirens from approaching declined. Others simply don't
that are underserved by public trans- emergency vehicles.Drivers should recognize their growing physical
portation. In one study,barely half the limit passenger and cell phone limitations and overlook problems
surveyed communities offered"dial-a- conversations and background until they're involved in a crash or
ride"or other door-to-door services. noise from the radio. start receiving traffic citations. For
Older drivers will need to maintain m Arthritis and other conditions,making them,the best alternative is for family
their driving skills in the face of a it harder for drivers to take such members to get involved and persuade
gradual physical decline that may routine precautions as turning their them to stop driving. (Oregon DMV
include: heads to check for other vehicles will exchange a driver's license for an
■ Impaired vision,making it more before changing lanes.Regular ID card at no cost.)
difficult to see signs,lane lines, exercise,under medical supervision, As a last resort,Oregon DMV's
highway dividers,bicyclists and may help older drivers maintain "At-Risk Driver"program can
pedestrians. Annual eye exams are flexibility and alertness. intervene,resulting in a medical
essential,and many older drivers ■ Disorientation from sensory overload, determination of a driver's abilities.
wisely drive only during daylight leaving many drivers feeling
hours. It's important to keep overwhelmed by heavy traffic.This BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BIUEN
windshields,mirrors and headlights danger may be reduced by staying TiGmw MUNICIPAL COURT
clean. Larger signs would help: on familiar routes and avoiding
Code of Conduct Adopted for City Council It Only Happens Once a Year
and Board Members It's time for the Citizen's The Citizen's Police Academy
In November,the City Council adopted Police Academy,an eight-week takes you behind the scenes for a
a Code of Conduct to further the public's course hosted by the Tigard Police hands-on learning experience.All
confidence in the integrity of Tigard's local Department.The academy is open classes are conducted by members
government and its effective and fair operation. to residents interested in learning of the Tigard Police Department
They also adopted a Code of Conduct for about their police department and subject matter covers a wide-
all city board,commission and committee and begins April 6,meeting on range of topics:investigation,
members,noting that these guidelines are just as Wednesdays between 7 p.m. and patrol,training,budget,the traffic
important to the public process as other rules 9:30m. at 13125 SW unit community policing,
P• City Hall ( t1'p g�gangs,
and procedures. Hall Blvd.).A graduation ceremony narcotics and firearms.
The Council said that the individual marks the end of the academy on Interested applicants must be
attitudes,words,conduct and actions of Council June 1,2011. able to commit to attending most,
and city-appointed board members should The academy is designed to if not all eight sessions.A criminal
demonstrate,support and reflect the qualities give residents a better understand- history background check will be
and characteristics of Tigard as"A Place to Call ing of law enforcement operations conducted to determine eligibility.
Home." and strengthen communication Apply early!Enrollment
Find copies of both Codes of Conduct between citizens and Tigard police. is limited to 25 participants.
(Resolution Nos. 10-60 and 10-61),on the city's The intent is not to produce citi- Applications are available online at
website by viewing the Council meeting agenda zens trained in law enforcement, www..tigard-orgov/police or by calling
for November 9,2010 at www. igard-orgov/council. but to demonstrate the abilities and Jim Wolf at 503-718-2561.
Need help? Contact City Recorder Cathy limitations of police,and show you
Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov. how the department works.
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Neighborhood Network Open House! Park Reservations
Make 2011 the year you get to neighborhood steering committee. Interested in having an event
in the park?The city has six park
know your neighborhood! Stop If you haven't logged onto shelters and eight sports fields
by the library our neighborhood y g available for rent.
community room website yet,stop by
on Saturday, NEIGHBORHOOD the open house. We Shelters in Cook and
Summerlake Park can be reserved
February 5,2011 NETWORK OPEN HOUSE will have each of the
anytime between 13 neighborhood from April 4–September 30.Most
11 a.m. and 3 m. Saturday,February 5,2011 shelters are equipped with picnic
p� 11 a.m.to 3ebsites displayed for
to check out our P.M.P.m. tables,barbeque grills,electricity
y Library Community Room your review. Staff and water.Restrooms are usually
Network Program. answer any questions located nearby.The largest shelter
This year's you may have,or can accommodate up to 250 people.
event focuses on Neighborhood just to give you a tour! Thanks to Make Reservations Beginning
Network Steering Committees. Let some fantastic work by volunteer web January 3
us show you how the city can help administrators in each neighborhood, SHELTERS can be booked
you connect with your neighbors to each website is as unique and special online or by phone.Receive a$5
organize fun neighborhood events, as the neighborhood it represents. discount by reserving your shelter
beautification/clean-up projects and We'll provide the refreshments, online at ww:utigard-orgov/parks.
more. The city has set aside funding the staff and the resources—all we SPORTS FIELDS Can only
that is just waiting for input from your need is you! be booked by phone;online
reservations are not available.
Park&Sports Field Access
Social Service/Community Event Funding Available Due to the possibility of winter
Are you a member of an a subcommittee of the Budget flooding,the lower section of Cook
Park,just beyond the restroom/
organization that provides services to Committee meets to review Social concession stand,is closed to
Tigard residents? Do you know of a Service requests while Community vehicular traffic.This area will
community event in need of funding? Event requests are reviewed by the City re-open February 28.Baseball and
Each fiscal year Tigard sets aside one Council. Once the budget is adopted soccer fields,also closed for winter,
half of one percent of the operating in June,organizations will receive will re-open on February 28 and
budget to fund social services and notification whether they received April -o respectively.
community events.This year,the city funding.
will provide over$260,000 in grants If you have any questions or wish For more information or to
to eligible organizations.In past years, make a reservation,call the parks
to request a packet,contact Liz Lutz at
the city has helped to fund the Balloon li.Zbetb@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2487. reservation line at 503-718-2641.
Festival,Tigard dog parks and services
byLifeWorks and Luke Dorf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizations interested in Photo Credit Correction! :
applying can find an application at Although there are many talented photographers in our city,no one can
www.tigard-or.gov/finance. Completed be in two places at once! The 2011 calendar cover shows Greg Patton on his
applications must be returned to the bike—a photo taken by his wife Barb Patton,not Greg.
city finance office no later than Friday, ; DIDN'T SEE THE CALENDAR?We have them available at City Hall,Library, ;
February 11,2011. Police Records window or by calling Joanne at 503-718-2476. :
During the annual budget process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACity of Tigard
Improving Tigard's Livability—Capital Improvement Projects
Where We Are Thanks to the voter-approved Parks Once the proposed budget is approved
Between September 1 and Bond Measure,the citizen-led Parks and by the Budget Committee,it goes to the
October 31,2010,a public comment period Recreation Advisory Board is currently City Council for final adoption.This is the
was opened for citizens to nominate capital evaluating multiple parks system projects. final opportunity for public input on the
improvement projects (CIP). Thanks Not all capital projects are funded following fiscal year's CIP.
to your suggestions,new and existing due to limited budgets. Instead,the We encourage you to tell us if you feel
infrastructure improvements throughout city allocates money to projects that are a project needs to be considered. Capital
the city will be reviewed. considered high priority or have available improvement projects are defined as any
In late December,a CIP Team grant funding. Typically,the further out public facility project that improves or
consisting of directors and staff from projects are scheduled beyond the current adds value to Tigard's infrastructure;costs
Public Works,Community Development year,the less likely that immediate funding $50,000 or more;and has a useful life or
and Finance began evaluating and will be available for construction. extends the useful life of a facility for five
prioritizing projects submitted for the FY years or more.
What Happens Next?
2011-16 program. They obtained projects If you have any questions or
from three sources: the existingLater this month,a draft of the
CIP FY 2011-16 CIP will be posted on the comments contact Carissa Collins,
master plans,and Tigard residents. The Sr.Management Analyst at 503-718-2643
followingstreets stem projects are under city's website.Staff from the CIP Team
Y p will attend the Neighborhood Network or carissa@tigard-orgov.
consideration at this time:
Open House (February 5, 77 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Walnut Street"Complete Street" at the Tigard Library to answer questions
from 116th to Tiedeman explain the process to-date and collect your CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• North Dakota Street Bridge feedback. L.
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McDonald Street Intersection during two to three consecutive Mondays.)
Improvements
City Council Sets Tigard's Legislative Agenda
The 2011 Oregon Legislature will cities to fund essential community telephones to wireless technology.
meet in early February and adjourn by needs like public safety,economic Amend Removal/Fill Permit
mid-July for the first time. Under new development and parks.Tigard
rules established by the passage of Ballot receives close to$3 million a year in statutes exempting cities from
Measure 71,limited annual sessions were State Shared Revenue. expending significant public funds
to acquire properties as a condition
created. Q Amend the Transportation prior to submitting an application
Lawmakers will meet again in 2012 Planning Rule (TPR)encouraging for a removal fill permit,without
(and in subsequent even-numbered development served by transit, knowing whether a permit will even
years) for a maximum of 35 days.Those bicycling,and walking. So far,TPR be granted for those locations.
mini-sessions will allow the Legislature implementation has limited the city's
ability to effective) plan for future City officials communicated the
to reassess the state's budget with more t3 Y 1'
growth in was that will achieve legislative priorities to Rep.Doherty and
up-to-date numbers for the second half g Y Sen.Burdick. During the session,city
of each biennium and,if necessary,draft Metro's objectives and the city's
laws to address pressing concerns. aspirations for downtown,a high staff will track bills addressing these
capacity transit corridor,and the Council priorities and other bills with the
For the 2011 Oregon Legislative Tigard Triangle. potential to impact city services.Monthly
Session,the Tigard City Council has meetings with our state delegation will
identified the following legislative 0 Address telecommunication provide an opportunity to remind them
priorities: preemptions limiting cities from of these priorities.
reacting to the decrease in revenue
Q Maintain the current State Shared caused by the shift from landline
Revenue formulas allowing
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Cooking with Asian Flair
Saturday,January 29,1-2 p.m.
Shelf Ar-r Lmife Community Room
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Learn the culinary skills of
healthy,tasty and simple Asian cooking
with food
Friends in Need specialistAll
The Friends of the Tigard Library are looking Hye Kim.
for some muscle.They are recruiting volunteers to She will
help pack and store books for the bi-annual book sale. discuss
Volunteers would sort and pack books by genre and choosing ingredients and demonstrate
transport the boxes to the Friends storage unit.This how to slice and marinate. Sample a
volunteer position requires the ability to bend and lift marinated beef,vegetable and noodle
boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. dish called job chae.
Proceeds from the sale of these books are used to sponsor library programs and help Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Libra y
enrich the library's collection of books and other materials.Since the Friends began in the
1970s,they have contributed more than$250,000 to the Tigard Library.If you're a book
lover with a strong back,contact Kathy Sleeger at ksleeger@frontier.com. College Football National
Championship
Fun Facilitators Needed at the Library! Monday,January 10
A pool of volunteer program assistants is forming to help with library events. 5:30-9 p.m.
Festivities range from children's book parties to music and games.Duties include assisting Community Room
with set-up,lending a hand with activities and snacks counting participants and generally
supporting staff.Most programs are on weekends and volunteers are asked to be available Will the Oregon
for about three hours.Volunteers may sign up for one event or all events. Contact Ducks or the Auburn '
Volunteer Coordinator Trish Stormont at trrih@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2516 if you'd like Tigers reign as the
to learn more. college football
................... national champion? "
........... Watch the game
on the library's big screen and get a sneak
Good lents Series MILK Day of Service peek at tomorrow's professional football
Saturdays,January 8,15,22,29 from 2-4 p.m. Monday,January 17,2-5 p.m. stars! Free food and refreshments will be
Conference Room `Everybody can provided by Friends of the Tigard Library.
Join us for a series of free workshops be great, because
presented by Operation HOPE and anybody can serve..." 4o Finesse Your Facebook Privacy
Financial Beginnings.Learn to manage MARTIN LUTHER fy Wednesday,January 19,7:30-8:45 p.m.
your money and establish an effective KING JR. Technology Room
savings plan.Register for one or all four of Celebrate Do you enjoy communicating with
the workshops at the main reference desk the life of Martin your friends on Facebook®,but worry
or by calling 503-718-2517. Registration is Luther King Jr.by that your online presence might be seen by
limited to 20. helping out at the more people than you'd like?Join us for an
library! Volunteers are invited to assist with : informative,hands-on lesson in making the
Hula the Winter Blues Away sorting,shelving and shifting materials. best selections to protect your privacy.
Friday,January 21,7-8 p.m. Families are welcome. On-the-job training
Community Room will be provided. Cake and appreciation Tigard Library Requests the
Imagine palm trees,pineapple juice will be served at break time! Pleasure of Your Opinion
and tropical breezes. Professional hula Registration is limited to 30 Sharpen your pencil.The library's
instructor Lisa Chang will share the history participants.To volunteer,contact annual patron survey launches at the
of hula and teach simple Hawaiian terms. Volunteer Coordinator Trish Stormont at end of January. Fill out the survey at
Learn some basic hula steps and hand 503-718-2516 or t,ish@tigard-orgov and tell the library,get a copy in the February
motions for a simple hula dance.Sponsored her you'll be there,ready to serve. Cityscape,or go online in February and
by Friends of the Tigard Library. complete the survey.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Council Goals... Coming Soon _ 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
On December 30,the City Council conducted their Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
annual goal setting meeting in the community room at 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
TVF&R Fire Station#50. The 2011 Council Goals will be Permit No 2528
adopted at a January Council meeting and displayed in Town
Hall and on the city's website.
First Council Meeting of the Year
Tuesday,January 11 @ 6:30 p.m. POSTAL CUSTOMER
■ State of the City Address
✓ Mayor Dirksen will deliver his annual address to the Council
and Tigard residents. Higbligbts include a summary of 2010
achievements and direction for 2011.
■ Swearing-in Ceremony: City Hall Holiday Closures:
✓ Mayor Craig Dirksen I Councilor Gretchen Buebner Friday,December 31 and Monday,January 17
Councilor Marc lhoodard
■ Welcome Reception: Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,January 11,18,25
✓ Join us as we welcome Tigard r newly elected Mayor and City @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
Councilors. Stop by Town Hall on Tuesday,January 11 at All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are
6:30 p.m.for a cup of coffee, a piece of cake and an opportunity available online at www.tigard-orgov/council or contact
to meet the City Council. Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard orgov.
Park Bond Measure Pays Off
On November 2,Tigard voters approved and restrooms.Interested in the Summer was slated for development.The property
a$17 million parks bond. Creek park planning process? purchase will be completed in the spring
Most of the bond proceeds Watch Cityscape for meeting of 2011.
will be used to buy park announcements involving
land and open space.Here's neighbors,interested citizens Potso Dog Park: Potso Dog Park is
what we've accomplished and the Park and Recreation located on property leased by the city.
to date: Advisory Board. The property,located on Wall Street just
off Hunziker Street,is currently for sale.
Summer Creek: Also Later this spring the city The Trust for Public Land,working in
known as the"Fowler plans to expand the Summer conjunction with the city,has obtained
property,"this property Creek property with the an option to purchase the property.The
has been at the top of the purchase of three additional City Council will consider this purchase in
about five(totaling g
city's park acquisition`wish pearly 2011.
Est"for several years.Bordered by Fowler acres),adjacent to the Summer
Middle School to the south Tiedeman Creek property.Together,these parcels Want to Learn More? The citizen-
Avenue to the east,and Tigard Street to will make up Tigard's second largest park. led Park and Recreation Advisory Board
the north,the 43-acre property is a mix of Sunrise: City Council authorized the (PRAB)will evaluate more potential park
mature forests,wetlands and open
p purchase of a 20-acre parcel known as o1' properties. The Board will make recom-
mendations this spring for purchases later
The city purchased the Summer Creek the Sunrise property.Located in Tigard in the year.The PRAB meets at 7 p.m.on
property in December.The majority of on the north side of Bull Mountain,the the third Monday of each month at 8777
the property will remain a natural area, property,comprised of open fields and SW Burnham Street and citizen input is
but there may be limited opportunities wooded slopes,is near the future Westside welcomed.For more information contact
for park amenities.Possible amenities Trail and Tigard's Cach Park Natural Area. Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Martin
include a ball field,interpretive shelter Prior to the Council's action,the property at 503-718-2583 or Steve@tigard-orgou