Cityscape 2011-04 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Planting for the Future... Arbor Day 2011
Every year,America sets aside Terrific Tree Crafts
Money,money,money.How much do the last Friday in April to celebrate Sunday,April 10,1:30-2:30 p.m.
we have,and how should we spend it? Arbor Day.In Oregon,we celebrate Tigard Library Puett Room
Everybody has a budget and the City Arbor Week by planting,protecting All Ages
of Tigard is no exception. Each spring and appreciating our trees.But Tigard Celebrate Arbor Month by creating
the Tigard Budget Committee meets to dedicates the entire month of April to
p some easy crafts inspired by budding and
review the City Manager's proposed budget, Arbor Month. blossoming spring trees.Make a leaf or
make revisions,and then recommend the To support the occasion,Mayor flower to add to the tree on the library
revised budget to the City Council for their Puett Room bulletin board.
Dirksen will issue an Arbor Month
consideration and approval. Proclamation and commemorate the
The city's Budget Committee is event by planting trees with the students Urban Forestry Code Revisions
mandated by state law to be made up of of Metzger Elementary. Cltiedn Islay,April
Committee Meeting
members of the City Council and an equal Wednesday,April 13,6-9 p.m.
number of private citizens,traditionally led Make like a leaf and"drop in"on Tigard Library Community Room
one of these arbor-themed events:
by one of the citizen members. This month,the committee will
Once the Budget Committee has Penny's Puppets presents discuss urban forestry standards for
approved the budget,the City Council is not Where Is Lilly the Catapilly7 t 1 development,tree grove preservation
allowed to modify it more than ten percent Tuesday,April 5,7-8 p.m. J incentives and tree permit requirements.
or it must go back to the Budget Committee Tigard library Community Room,All Ages The public is invited to attend and
for re-approval.We depend upon our citizen Ones rin da Lillthe caterpillar make comments on these topics at the
p g y' ye cate�
members to make sure the city's budget is doesn't show up for a tea party with her beginning of the meeting.Visit
in line with the needs and wishes of Tigard friends.Where can she be?Celebrate wxw..tigard-orgov/ufcr or contact City
residents. Historically,the approved budget spring,
enjoy this musical mystery and Arborist Todd Prager at 503-718-2700 or
todd@tigard-orgov for more information.
is only modified by the Council in response find out what happened to Lilly.
to additional revenue or expense information SOLV-IT Ivy Pull
learned after the budget meetings conclude. Tree Care Workshop—Identifying and
Managing Hazard Trees Saturday,April 16,9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Interested in joining a committee?
Watch Cityscape or check the city's website Wednesday,April 6,7-8 p.m. Release the grip invasive English
Tigard Library Community Room ivy has on trees at Mary Woodward
(2vavzvtigard-orgov/volunteer) for committee Elementary(12325 SW Katherine Street,
openings.We advertise openings for all Trees play a dynamic role in
increasin thli of life in urban Tigard).We'll meet in the parking lot of
boards,committees and commissions in ge quality the school. Get more information by
both places.It's just one way we keep Tigard environments.When trees deteriorate
the dama e or contacting Carla Staedter at 503-718-
"A Place to Call Home." y ma y cause property� g 2788 or carla@figard-or.gov.Reduce the risk by putting a tree
risk management plan into practice.
This workshop will explore the standard More Arbor Day news inside on page 6 and on
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor practice of tree-risk assessment. the web at www.tigard-o►govlArborDaY!
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD
ACity of Tigard
Have a Park Wish List? Let's Hear It! Fight Identity Theft with the
Board Sets Course to Add More Parks Tigard Police
The citizen-led Park and Recreation It's easy to share your ideas The Tigard Police Department will
Advisory Board(DRAB)wants • Attend a PRAB meeting. partner with Pride Recycling to offer
to hear your suggestions on park The PRAB meets on the residents a"community shred"on
and open space purchases and second Monday of each Saturday,April 16,2011,from
improvements. 4 month at 7 p.m.in the 10 a.m.until 1 p.m.,
The PRAB will evaluate Tigard Public Works or until the truck
your suggestions using the Building,8777 SW reaches capacity. 1
park bond criteria.At least Burnham Street, Gather -
80 percent of the bond Tigard. household documents
proceeds will be used to buy • Send a letter or an and other materials
park land and open space;the
e-mail to Parks and containing sensitive
balance will be used to purchase Facilities Manager Steve information and
additional park property or to Martin,City of Tigard, bring them to the parking lot at Tigard City
construct improvements. 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard, Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) to have them
Tuesday,May 10 is the deadline to OR 97223,or.neve@tigard-or.gov.All destroyed.Limit two bags or boxes that you
submit suggestions for the next round correspondence will be forwarded to can easily carry.
of evaluations.This process is expected the PRAB.
Although the event is free,please
to take several months.The PRAB will Want to check in on how your park consider bringing a non-perishable food
forward their recommendations to the bond dollars are being spent?Visit item for the Tigard St.Vincent dePaul
City Council later. wwx..ligard-orgov/parkbond. Food Pantry.
Prescription Drug Turn-In: Tigard Police and DEA Team Up Follow the Bouncing Budget
Key dates for the budget process
Bring your expired,unused or What's accepted?
The City Manager's proposed budget,
unwanted pharmaceutical drugs to a
Q Expired or unwanted prescription including the Capital Improvement Plan
secure disposal site at Tigard City Hall medications and City Center Development Agency
(13125 SV Hall Blvd.) on Saturday,
April 30,2011,between 10 a.m.and Q Medication from deceased family budget,will be available for review
1 p.m. for"Pharmaceutical Drug Take- members April 8,2011 at the counter at City Hall
. and on the web at www..tigard-orgov/bud
Back Day" get.
Q Drugs no longer used or
This is the second time that Tigard perscriptions that didn't work for As required by law,the proposed
Police and the Drug Enforcement you,a family member or a pet budget is reviewed by a Budget Committee,
Administration joined made up of the City Council and Mayor,
(DEA)) have 1 Q Over-the-counter medicines as well as five Tigard resident members.
forces to combat illegal use of They review,make changes and present an
prescription No thanks! approved budget to the City Council.
drugs.Another Q No thermometers
benefit?Proper The Budget Committee will hold
disposal of L'`il R1 No syringes,needles or medical public meetings at 6:30 p.m. on April 18,
pharmaceuticals waste IV solutions 25,and May 2,if needed,at the Public
prevents the •.... No lotions or creams Works Auditorium located at 8777 SW
Q
introduction of Burnham.
Q No medications from nursing
contaminants into the water and soil. homes,doctors'offices or any type On June 14,2011,the City Council
Medications can be in their original of medical facility or business will review the approved budget and adopt
container or combined in another the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal
container.Prescription labels may be Learn more: year.If you have any questions about the
removed or covered with a permanent budget process,please contact Finance
Log onto aysvtv.tigard-orgov/police or and Information Services Director Toby
marker if desired. call Tigard Police at 503-718-2561. y
LaFrance at 503-718-2406 or toby@Pgard-
or.gov.
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Share the Road: Tips for Tigard Travelers
Spring is here and more people are Drivers A Day in the Life of ...
heading outside.Whether you're pushing , Avoid distractions while driving. It's Police Chief Alan Orr
a stroller,walking the dog,riding your illegal to use hand-held cell phones This is the city ... Tigard, Oregon.
bike,skateboarding,jogging or visiting while driving,but plenty of other I work here ... I carry a badge.It was a
with neighbors,safety should always be a distractions (snacking or tuning the Wlednesday and it was raining in Tigard.
priority. radio) can also divert your attention. I was working the day watch out of the
Pedestrians Slow down and pay particular attention chief's office.My boss is City Manager Craig
anytime young children are near the Prosser... Sound familiar?The vintage
Cross at designated signals or '
street. TV series Dragnet gave viewers a new
crosswalks where motorists expect to perspective on law enforcement.
see you. * Keep an eye out for pedestrians in
crosswalks and at bus intersections. As the chief of police,my
Make eye contact with drivers before y perspective on Tigard residents
stepping off the curb. (Oregon law states that ever corner is reinforces the reasons the city is a
a crosswalk.)
Walk against traffic when no sidewalk special place to live and work. On any
is available so that you can see 'M` Always check for cyclists behind you in given day I may witness a great act of
oncoming cars. the bike lane before making aright- compassion or an action that illustrates
hand turn.
� Make yourself visible to motorists at cruelty to another—some days I
night.Be predictable,carry a light and Allow at least three feet of space when encounter both.
wear reflective clothing. passing a cyclist or pedestrian. Today,I'm invited to a Drug
Cyclists Check for bikes before opening your Abuse Resistance Education(DARE)
car door when parking on the street graduation at one of our grade schools.
Ride predictably by holding a and before pulling back into traffic. During the ceremony,I present an
consistent lane position. Don't block a bike lane while waiting award to one of the students who
Follow traffic laws—signal your turns, to turn right. performed a humanitarian act.After
stop for stop signs/red lights and yieldthe ceremony,one mother makes a
to pedestrians. *` Always use your turn signal.It's point to tell me that her daughter
courteous to fellow drivers,cyclists and can't wait to tell her about her day and
Wear a helmet and wear lightly-colored pedestrians. Officer Rinell's DARE class.
clothing.Add reflective material or
lights to your fashion statement! More Information Available Each episode of Dragnet began
�Ik For night cycling,bicycles should be V Willamette Pedestrian Coalition with the line I used above.But my
(www.zvpcwalks.org/) job is a little different than Sergeant
equipped with lights (white in front, Friday's.As chief of police,my job is
red in back). ✓ Bicycle Transportation Alliance
(wwwbta4bikes.org/) primarily administrative.I oversee all
the activities of the police department;
work with other city departments,
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elected officials and surrounding law
enforcement agencies.Although we
have a safe city,Tigard police officers
respond to over 25,000 calls for
Wondering Who's Digging Up Your Street? assistance each year.
Tigard Maps Knows! Recently,the head of security for a
Connect to Tigard Maps,the city's Click on the tab labeled Right-of-Way major retail chain in five western states,
geographical information system,by Permits located on the tan-colored bar near called the Tigard Police Department,
logging onto www..tigardmaps.com. the top of the page and you'll see all the "the best in the west."I agree that
Enter your home's address (ex: 13125) permits issued in the last six months within we have one of the finest police
and press <enter> for a pick list of a quarter-mile radius.This permit list will departments anywhere.I am proud of
properties that match that number. Select show you who is working in your street and your Tigard police and I am extremely
grateful to serve Tigard residents as
your property by clicking on the matching why- chief of police.
hyperlinked address and you'll access the Tigard Maps is fun and easy—give it
Property Summary tab. a try!
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RULES of the ROAD: SETTING AND ENFORCING SPEED LIMITS
Like most Oregon courts,a large At speeding hearings,I occasion- • Prevailing speeds on the roadway;
portion of our traffic caseload consists ally encounter strong arguments,often • Speed limits on nearby streets or
of citations for exceeding the speed well researched,that a given speed highways; and,
limit.Base fines for these violations limit is too low for the design capacity • Collision rates or risk of collision.
range from$145 for speeding within of a roadway.Judges aren't trained in Traffic engineers are trained to
10 mph of the posted speed to$1,000 traffic engineering though,and it's not balance these elements in determining
for drivers exceeding 100 mph. our job to second-guess the profes- safe speed limits.If the limit is set un-
In court,some drivers express sionals who set speed limits. reasonably low,more drivers are likely
surprise that they would be cited for Speed limits are established by to ignore it,promoting disrespect for
speeds less than 10 mph(or even 15 the Oregon State Speed Control the law.If it's too high,there will be
mph) over the limit. In fact,Oregon Board and the road authority based on more collisions and serious injuries.In
law allows no such"cushion."Drivers statutory guidelines.Factors include: a school zone,for example,a pedes-
risk being cited whenever they ex- • Overall road design,including trian struck by a vehicle going 30 mph
ceed posted speed limits. For obvious curves,hills and sight distance; has a 27 percent chance of surviving.
reasons,police officers are more likely • The density of residential and At the posted limit of 20 mph,the
to stop the fastest drivers.Individual commercial development along the odds increase to 87 percent.
officers can determine what speeds will roadway;
be tolerated at any given time and loca- • The width,surface and shoulder of BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
tion,depending on traffic conditions, the roadway; TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
weather and other circumstances. • Pedestrian and bicycle activity;
Nominate an Exemplary Citizen! Urban Forestry Update 2010 Census Update
The City Council believes it is important As part of Tigard's commitment to Thanks for your support!The
to recognize and honor those who help make preserving,enhancing and maintaining our U.S. Commerce Secretary reported
our community"A Place to Call Home." urban forest,City Council is undertaking that the 2010 Census came in on
Do you know someone who exemplifies a major update of Tigard's urban forest- time and under budget.
the spirit of citizenship through positive related code provisions. Here's the latest: The data released so far
contributions to the city?Award recipients Tree Grove Inventory: Complete includes state population counts and
will be chosen based on criteria that apportionment data.
Tigard has 70 tree groves covering a Pp (Apportionment
exemplifies a commitment to the community: 544 acres. Check their location at nnvzv is the process of dividing the House of
■ Implementing and/or assisting in the tigard-orgov/Treelnventog. Simply enter Representatives'433 seats among 30
implementation of outstanding projects, an address to display tree groves in states.) Based on the 2010 Census,
programs or services; the area.Developing a preservation Oregon will continue to have five
■ Enriching and revitalizing our community program is ongoing. The Citizen seats in the House,while Washington
and neighborhoods; Advisory Committee is working with a State gains one seat.
consultant and city staff to develop an The U.S. Census Bureau hasn't
■ Demonstrating responsiveness,creativity incentive-based program to preserve these released information regarding
and civic values;
community assets.Soon the draft program population counts by race,housing
■ Promoting cross-cultural awareness. will be available for review units or occupancy status. That
Winners will be honored during the Code Revisions: Timeline Extended material is expected throughout
Tigard Chamber of Commerce annual the rest of this year and beyond.
City Council recently approved a six
Shining Stars Community Awards Banquet month extension for the Urban Forestry For more information about the
on May 7.Applications are available at City Code Revisions project.The new timeline 2010 Census,apportionment and
Hall,in the library or contact Liz Newton provides ample time for commmunity data release schedules,please visit
at 503-718-2412.Nominations must be input. Stay informed—sign up for the e- www.2010censusgov.
received by 5 p.m.,Thursday,April 14,2011.
newsletter at avav�v.tigard-orgov/ufcr.
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City Council Approves Parks Purchase 2011 Legislative Session
Tigard adds another 2.6 acres All Areas
Neighborhood Area 5 Advisory Board agreed and made Although Tigard residents are
a formal recommendation that the represented by 13 distinct neighborhoods,
In February,the Tigard City Ci Council authorize the property
Council authorized the purchase of City p P �' we all share a voice in the Oregon
purchase. Legislature. In the current session,
the Potso Dog
Park property.The In late we're represented by State Senator
park is located on v 2010,the Trust Ginny Burdick and State Representative
Wall Street just off for Public Margaret Doherty.Both legislators are
Hunziker Street and Land,acting on well-positioned to promote Tigard's
was developed on behalf of the interests while addressing Oregon's fiscal
property leased by city,obtained challenges.
the city. an option to Sen.Burdick was first elected to the
The future purchase the Oregon Senate in 1996 and was recently
of the dog park property for elected by her peers to serve as the
property recently came into question $625,000 (the property's appraised senate's President Pro Tempore. Of equal
value).The transaction is expected importance,Sen.Burdick serves as Chair
when Capital Pacific Bank took
ownership of the property and put it to be finalized this spring.Funds for
of the Senate Committee on Finance
the property purchase will come from and Revenue.She's working to make
to for sale.The bank did not respond the$17 million park bond measure Oregon's financial system more stable
to the city's requests to continue its passed b voters last November.
lease. p y and adequate to sustain education,health
Park use has increased every care,economic health and public safety.
The Park System Master year since the park's inception. She is also a member of the Senate Rules
Plan,whicchh s serves as a guideline Management of Potso Dog Park has Committee and the Consumer Protection
for Ti men park land purchases, been a cooperative venture between and Public Affairs Committee.
recommended the city retain its the city and the Tigard Do Park
existing dog parks,including Potso. ty g g Rep.Margaret Doherty was elected to
The city's Park and Recreation Committee.For park hours,visit the Oregon House of Representatives in
www..tigard-orgov1potso. November,2010 following her September,
2009 appointment to serve out the
Global Youth Service Days: April 15-17, 2011 remainder of former Rep. Galizio's term
when he resigned.Many citizens will
Neighborhood Area Z limited,bring your own if possible. recognize Rep.Doherty from her service
On April 16,join millions ofyouth Lunch will be provided so please on the Tigard Planning Commission
ears us and her ten-plus of volunteering
across the globe for the 23rd Annual RSVP to tbartletl@ohdc.org to reserve p Y g
your spot. at the library.Re Doherty is serving as
Global Youth Service Day. 3' P• ty g
Neighborhood Network Area 7 ■ For more info on the farm visit: vice-chair for the House Committee on
is the site of an event designed to avaaaa supafreshyouthfarm.org Business and Labor and is a member of
y■ Saturda Aril 16
highlight and celebrate the contributions , p ,2011 the House Committee on Health Care.
youth give their community through 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Both legislators are easily accessible
volunteer service. ■ Durham Elementary School and welcome the opportunity to hear from
(7980 SV Durham Road, Tigard). constituents. Sen.Burdick can be reached
■ Supa Fresh Farm Dam Join the d� id g �•
at her Capitol office at 503-986-1718,or
Supa Fresh Youth Farmers for a day Park in the Durham Center parking
of planting,building and general lot and walk over to the farm, by e-mail at senginnyburdick@state.or.us and
farming,with lunch sponsored by located at the back of the elementary Rep.Doherty is available at 503-986-1435
Chipotle!Since tools and gloves are school playground. or Doherty.rej�@state.or.us.
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& City of Tigard
Celebrate Arbor Day Throughout the Year! Happy Birthday,Mr.Tigard
View an Arbor Day booklist at about tree On April 13,2011,Tigard's best-
the Tigard Public Library. board programs, known centenarian,Curtis Tigard,
1= Stroll down Burnham Street.The meeting times � celebrates his 102nd birthday.The Tigard
new and improved street boasts 12– and locations. Historical Association will host a public
18 foot sidewalks,on-street parking Visit a Tigard birthday celebration on Saturday,April
and green street features that include park.Ride your 16,between 1 and 3 p.m. at the John
stormwater planters which treat bike through Tigard House (103rd Avenue and Can-
runoff.Embedded in the sidewalk, Woodard Park,walk to the Tualatin terbury Lane in Tigard). Refreshments
the planters provide an effective River at Cook Park,or visit the will be served. Please call Mary Feller at
way to remove oil,dirt and other city's newest addition to the urban 503-747-9856 for
pollutants from stormwater headed forest—Summer Creek/Fowler more information.
to Fanno Creek.Newly planted trees Woods.Visit www.tigard-orgov/parks Curtis is
include Littleleaf Linden (medians), for more information. the grandson of
European Hornbeam (on Burnham), Nominate a Heritage Tree.This pioneer and city :` •` `1„
Raywood Ash(on Ash),Forest program seeks to protect rare or namesake Wilson
Pansy Redbud (at Hall/Burnham exceptional trees in Tigard. Once Tigard,who settled
intersection),Tupelo (in stormwater approved,property owners receive here in 1852.
planters) and Mount Fuji cherry(at a plaque and permanent financial Curtis was born in
Hall/Burnham gateway). and technical assistance with tree 1909 to Rosa and
* Learn about maintaining your maintenance and preservation. If Charles F.Tigard
trees and planting new trees. you have special trees growing on and grew up with
Contact the Pacific Northwest your property,or if you discover his sister(Grace
Chapter of Arboriculture at www. noteworthy trees in Tigard,nominate Tigard Houghton) in the family home on
pnwisa.org or 503-874-8263 to find a them for designation by completing Fonner Street.
professional certified arborist. a Heritage Tree nomination form. He has lived his whole life in Tigard
* Attend a meeting of the Tigard Visit www..tigard-orgov/trees or contact except for a 12-year period that included
Tree Board. Contact City Arborist City Arborist Todd Prager at 503- active duty in the Army; serving in North
Todd Prager at 503-718-2700 or 718-2700 or todd@tigard-or.gov for Africa,Italy,the west coast and the
todd@tigard-orgov for information more information. Pentagon during WWII.
Curtis attended Tigard Grade School
and later Beaverton High School because
Tigard Receives Tree City USA Growth Award Tigard High School did not exist at the
For the third year in a row,Tigard improving community tree care.Hosting
time.After receiving a degree in banking
received the Tree City community-wide tree events and finance from Oregon Agricultural
College (now Oregon State University)
USA Growth Award from helped Tigard earn the
in 1930,he spent five years during the
the National Arbor Day award. Our incorporation
Foundation in honor of of street tree plantings in Great Depression searching the area for
our commitment to urban all capital improvement work. He finally landed a bookkeeper
forestry in 2010. The projects and outreach position at US Bank in Portland and
2010 Tree City USA to new residents with served as manager of the Tigard branch
9'TREE C11 � �� for 18 years until his retirement in 1971.
Growth Award will be information about tree
presented to Mayor Craig programs also supported Mr.Tigard attributes his longevity
Dirksen at the Council our efforts. to genes (his mother Rosa lived to 105),
meeting on Tuesday,April 12 regular exercise,a sensible diet and taking
Tigard has held Tree City l
by an Oregon Department of Forestry USA status since 2001.We maintain life easy.He plays golf three times a
representative. week when the weather permits and can
P that distinction with a Tree Board,a
The growth award recognizes tree ordinance a comprehensive urban still be seen tooling around town in his
achievement,communicates new forestry program and an Arbor Day red convertible with"TIGARD"vanity
ideas and helps agencies plan for observance. plates.
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Shelf LmifeBlook Sale
Bargain Hunters Unite!
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
F°riendS of the Library
Used Book Sale
Reading Makes You Feel Good with Todd Parr *Friday,Apri18: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Thursday,April 21,4-5 p.m.,Community Room,All Ages *Saturday,April 9: 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Todd Parr,bestselling and award-winning author of *Tigard Library Community Room
colorful children's books like Otto Goes to Camp and � 135005WHall 8lvd.,Tigard
Underwear Dos and Don' Good
ts,is coming to our library! -�- Popular books,rare books,DVDs,CDs and much
Join him after school for an interactive reading, more! Funds raised at the sale help support
book signing and Q&A.Each family will receive library programs and services.
a copy of Todd's book Reading Makes You Feel Good ....•.....•••.•.•..•.•..•...•.:
(while supplies last) thanks to the generous support
of Friends of the Tigard Library. "" v"a° Travel in Costa Rica
Tuesday,April 26,7-8:30 p.m.
Community Room
39 Clues Release Party Go Native:Planting Gardens Pearn about vacation opportunities
Monday,April 4,4-6 p.m. for Birds and Butterflies in Costa Rica—home to marvelous
Community Room,Grades 2-8 Wednesday,April 20,7-8:30 p.m. beaches, scenic mountains and lush
Community Room rain forests.A local travel agent will
Celebrate the release of the last book before provide ideas on how to get the most
the start of the second 39 Clues series, Cahill, Ginny 1Vlaffitt, *' out of your Costa Rican trip.
vs. Vespers.Play games,solve puzzles,make i a local expert y
crafts and enjoy snacks as we travel around on native plants,
the world with Amy and Dan Cahill.Pick up will discuss Information for Seniors:
a scavenger hunt sheet at the Children's Desk plants that Accessible Home Design
and complete it by April 9 to be entered into a ; enhance wildlife Wednesday,April 20,2:30-4 p.m.
prize drawing. habitat and draw birds and butterflies 2nd Floor Conference Room
to urban gardens.
Get tips on remodeling a home for
BookTRON Steampunk Stravaganza Teen Game Fest in-a-Minute livability and accessibility to help
Thursday,April 14,4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday,April 28,5-7 p.m. seniors live in their homes longer.The
Community Room,Grades 6-12 Community Room,Grades 6-12 presentation will focus on remodeling
All teens are invited to this special options to adapt homes to seniors'
TGF n. 1.Agathering of teens to play changing needs.
BookTRON event! Come in steampunk Rock Band®, Wdrmgames,Xbox 360TM
costume to play games and and othergaming
make jewelry,masks and devices. 2.Aplace with
other adornments.Stopb ��L,�- ' Hearing Voices:
y plenty of,packs. 3.An V, _ 2011 Storytelling Festival
the Children's Reference event often featuring a Ute"
Desk before the event tospecial theme with crafts, ` Sunday,April 10,1-2:30 p.m.
register for BookTRON -All/ Community Room,Ages 6 to Adult
activities and pries.
and pick up your free 4.A chance to pwn or The Tigard Public Library hosts the
copy of Scott Westerfeld's bepwned opening of the 7th Annual Hearing
Leviathan(while supplies Voices Storytelling Festival with
last) or just show up at the Can you win it in a minute?Come local tellers Felly Hoffman and l-en
for a variety of hilarious and slightly
Stravaganza under your own steam. Iverson,
embarrassing mini-games with prizes
Thanks to Friends of the Tigard Library and stay to play on our Xbox 360TM Thankyou to Friends of the Tigard Library
for supporting our book groups. and WiiTM for theirgenerous support of Hearing Voices.
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Attention Property Managers! 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
The Westside Crime Prevention Coalition offers a FREE Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
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community resource called the Landlord Forum.Meetings are 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
held the first Wednesday of each month(September June) at Permit No 2528
6:30 p.m.in the Beaverton Library(12375 SW Fifth St.).
* April 6—Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design: Learn what you can do to make your property
safer when it comes to landscape,lighting,trash POSTAL CUSTOMER
enclosures,walkways,laundry areas,etc. Obtain police
perspective when it comes to prevention.
• May 4—Managing Pet Problems on Your Property:A
representative from animal control will share information
about managing pet problems on your property.Learn
from the experts.
• June 1—Fair Housing and Elements of Rental Budget Committee Meetings: Mondays,April 18,25
Agreements: Get the information every rental property (and May 2 if needed)@ 6:30 p.m.,Public Works Auditorium
owner and manager needs to know! (8777 SW Burnham St.)
Consider attending one of these 90-minute forums to Regular Council Meetings: Tuesdays,April 12, 19,26
learn how working together can reduce the potential for @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
crime at your property.If you have questions or need more
information,contact Jim Wolf at 503-718-2561 or e-mail All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are
jinn@tigard-orgou available online at www..tigard-orgou/council or contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgou.
New Technologies Help to Move and Monitor Traffic
Giving you the"green light" triggers the traffic signal to change.This
You may have noticed new allows emergency vehicles to proceed
"cameras"mounted to some of through intersections without delay.
the traffic signal arms around
town.The cameras measure ` Watching patterns,not people
approximately two feet in length � Late last year the Tigard police
and eight inches in diameter and department obtained a small radar unit
are typically mounted on a pole (notpietured)for use in neighborhoods
several feet above the traffic where speeding has been reported.The
signal arm. unit is identified by a City of Tigard
Known as traffic detection sticker and is typically attached to a
cameras,these devices are light pole in the area where speeding
connected to a computer thatcomplaints have been logged. Over the
controls the traffic signal. course of four to five days,the radar
They tell the computer when a continuously records the date,time and
vehicle is waiting at a red light. some new cameras were installed this speed of every vehicle on the street.The
The computer then triggers a signal summer,mostly in the southeastern part unit provides police with data showing
of the city. when and how often speeding occurs.
change so vehicles can proceed through p g
the intersection.
Traffic detection cameras area In an emergency...
relatively new technology.They replace Motorists may also see
small,black detectors mounted
traditional detectors that were embedded
in the pavement. Tigard has used on traffic signal arms.These Currently,Tigard does not use"photo red light"cameras
these cameras for a few years,although devices detect a signal emitted to issue citations to motorists who run red lights.
by emergency vehicles which