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Cityscape 2011-07 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (] 1TYSCAP.F,_ i Mayor's Corner Summer Paving—Coming to Your Neighborhood? After many years of planning and two years The hot,dry weather of summer along these routes,you will be notified of construction,the new Burnham Street is makes for ideal paving conditions. about the work in advance. On the day finally complete.I hope you will join us for the The city contracts for two types of work is scheduled,vehicles and other official grand opening on Sunday,July 24 at pavement maintenance: slurry seal objects will need to be cleared from 11 a.m. application and pavement overlay. the street. One of Tigard's oldest streets,Burnham's ■ In a slurry seal application,a hot, It takes several hours for new makeover plans began before the downtown liquid mixture of asphalt emulsion pavement to cool and for the slurry urban renewal district was formed in 2006. and sand is applied to the roadway. seal application to set-up.You'll want A committee of Tigard citizens and business (Think chocolate syrup!)The to keep kids,pets and most everything owners created the design.The result is a safe, mixture hardens as it cools and else out of the slurry seal until it dries. efficient and pedestrian-friendly street that gives new life to the asphalt binder includes the latest in"green street"technology to near the pavement's surface. collect stormwater runoff and distribute it back Slurry seal applications Overlays Begin/End Location to the soil in an environmentally prudent way. offer the most cost-effective Commercial St Main St to Hall Blvd means of keeping residential Scoffins St Ash Ave to Hall Blvd There's an old saying: "Every cloud has a roadways in good condition. silver lining."In this case,the struggling economy North Dakota St Greenburg Rd to 95th Ave provided the city with a favorable bid climate so • Overlays are used roads p � with more severe cracks ks and 98th Ave Greenberg Rd to Scott Ct the final cost for construction was just a little potholes and on busy streets Dartmouth St 69th Ave to 1-5 ramps more than half of our original estimate;about where the road surface 68th Ave Dartmouth St to Atlanta St four million dollars. is subjected to the daily More than a surface treatment,the street pressure of thousands of Atlanta St 68th Ave to 1-5 bridge reconstruction dug deep to replace aging sewer, vehicles.An overlay involves Kable St 100th Ave to 103rd Ave water and other utility conduits and add additional the application of a couple 19th Ave Ashford St to Hansen Ln capacity for the future.Burnham Street was the inches of new pavement to Park St Pacific Hwy to Watkins Ave largest and most difficult public works project the existing street. Overlays planned for the downtown urban renewal district. restore the structural 74th Ave Bonita Rd t0 15065 SW t 74th McDonald St to Murdock SSt Future projects like the south Main Street Green strength of the roadway. 97th Ave Street planned for next year,though significant to During the July/August our downtown plan,will not be nearly as difficult, paving season,slurry seal applications Additional Details take as long,or cost as much. are planned for Neighborhood For more information,including Take a drive on the new Burnham Street and Network Area 3, (north central Tigard) updated street-by-street work join us for the celebration on July 24! (Seepage 3 and Area 13 (west Tigard) on the schedules,visit sv:viv.tigard-orgov/ for event details). northern side of Bull Mountain. construction.To contact city staff,call Although we try very hard to the transportation project hot line at minimize 503-718-2760 or Sr.Project Engineer the impact to citizens and Mike McCarthy at 503-718-2462 or businesses some street closures will Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor mikem@tigard-orgov. be necessary.If you live or work TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD ACity of Tigard Investing in Main Street Vitality The goal of Tigard's urban renewal Liquor Store upgraded its facade with O I d Fashioned Fourth district(approved by voters in 2006)is to stone veneer,new doors and windows, of July Celebration revitalize downtown Tigard as a place to lighting and signage.With the store owner's shop,live and thrive. substantial What:A family event featuring One of the more investment, fireworks,live music,kids popular programs there was a 2:1 games,police and from the City Center ratio of private fire vehicles and ah�Qi Development Agency to public dollars. concession stand (the city's urban renewal Several other offering light snacks agency)has been the businesses are for sale. Main Street Fagade considering Where:Tigard High School, Improvement Program. – applying for a 9000 SW Durham Road The program matching grant. When: Monday,July 4 Gates open provides property Whether owners with the services it's a major at 6 p.m. I Fireworks at dusk of an architect to work on concepts for facade overhaul or a fresh coat of paint, Remember: No alcohol,personal an improvement to or restoration of their improving a building's look contributes fireworks or smoking allowed.If you building storefront. If the owner wishes, to a commercial district's vitality.By have questions,please call Ron Royce he or she can apply for a 50 percent encouraging these investments,we hope at 503-620-2844. See you there! matching grant(up to$25,000) to complete to build the Main Street"brand"to attract the project. new customers and new businesses to To date,nine Main Street properties the area. For more information visit received architectural design assistance www..tigard-orgov/FacadeProgram or contact Send Us Your Memories! from urban renewal funds.Three matching Redevelopment Project Manager Sean The City of Tigard turns 50 grants have been awarded,with one project Farrelly at reap@tigard-orgov or 503-718- on September 11.We're not getting completed and two in progress.The Tigard 2420. older,we're getting better! We're celebrating this milestone with cake—plan to join us on Sunday, Where Would You Place Downtown Open Space? September 11,2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. The voter-approved parks open Share your ideas—It's easy as... in the Tigard Library Community space bond included a provision for the 1.Attend a CCAC meeting.The Room (13500 SW Hall Blvd.). purchase/development of park land in To mark the CCAC meets on the second Wednesday downtown Tigard. of every month at 6:30 p.m.in the occasion,were Now the City Center Advisory Tigard Library Conference Room. asking residents Commission (CCAC) and Park and to share their ,,` •,y , 2.Attend a PRAB meeting on the Tigard memories "s Recreation Advisory Board(DRAB) are second Monday of ever month at g .; ' Y Y in words and seeking your suggestions for park and 7m.in the Tigard Public Works p' g pictures.We'll open space purchases and improvements Building(8777 SW Burnham St). to existing park land in downtown. provide blank 3.Send a letter to Parks and pages at the event to capture your Submit your suggestions by Facilities Manager Steve Martin or recollections of the city we call home. August 1,2011.After that,the Redevelopment Project Manager Sean p � g Not able to attend?We still want CCAC and PRAB will forward their Farrelly,City of Tigard, 13125 SW Hall to hear your Tigard stories!Mail your recommendations to the City Council. Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223,or e-mail recollections (on 81/2 x 11 paper) to This process is expected to take several .neve@tigard-orgov or lean@tigard-ongov.All Liz Newton at City Hall(13125 SW months. correspondence will be forwarded to the 1' Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223) or stop CCAC and PRAB. by the library or city hall during open hours the week of September 4 to Want to check in on how your park bond dollars are being spent? record your contribution. Visit www..tigard-or.gov/parkbond Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A At Last! Grand Opening! A Day in the Life of ... Fun on Burnham Street and at the Community Development Director Ron Bunch New Ash Avenue Dog Park Being Tigard's Community Community Planning Join us for the grand opening Development Director is a great job. Developing long range plans of Burnham Street and the new Ash What makes it interesting? Every day and policies to guide Tigard's future. Avenue Dog Park on Sunday, is different and the work that my team Examples include HCT transit planning July 24,between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and I accomplish paves the way for an for the Pacific Hwy/99W corridor; at the intersection of Burnham Street actively engaged City Council to plan Comprehensive Plan development and and Ash Avenue.The entire family, the city's future.I lead a department implementation;update of land use including Fido,is invited for fun and that is responsible for the day-to-day regulations and special area plans;and prizes! administration of programs important Downtown Urban Renewal • Dress up your pooch for a doggie for the city's safety and quality of life. Working to implement the city's parade (begins at 9:30 a.m. at Scoffins Those include: Urban Renewal Plan for the 195-acre andMain)sponsored by the Tigard BuildingInspection Services p downtown urban renewal district. Dog Park Committee. Ensuring that new and remodeled My team consists of 28 dedicated, • Enjoy free cupcakes and buildings are safe and habitable; professional staff that includes refreshing snow cones. Code Enforcement Services transportation and city planners, Test your skills in an Ama.Zing Abating nuisances and enforcing engineers,building inspectors,permit Race-style scavenger hunt. regulations to maintain a safe and technicians and administrative support �Ik Check out fire trucks and police orderly community; staff cars. Development Services No two days are alike:I may start �Ik Show off your artistic side and Requiring new land uses comply the day on administrative issues,long enter the sidewalk chalk art with zoning and other land use range policy matters or upholding contest. regulations and public improvements are Tigard's interests at the regional and � Parking will be available: built per Tigard's engineering standards; intergovernmental level,but I can always count on a lot of variety! ✓ Public Works Building Transportation Planning 8777 SW Burnbam Striving to develop a system that I am honored to be part of a great accommodates growth to the extent team that contributes to the city's quality ✓ City Hall, 13125 SW Hall possible and that the city's transportation of life and builds a positive future for ✓ WES Park and Ride plans are coordinated with local Tigard citizens. Entrance on Main Street governments, state and regional ✓ Frontier Communications agencies; 8840 SW Burnbam For your safety,Burnham Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Developing with Trees in Mind Main Street to the fire station on the In the Portland Metro region,a and safety of mature trees located on the day of the event from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. collective decision was made to develop property. For more information,contact more densely in urban areas,while Construction Services and Engineering preserving the forests and farmlands Some of the factors a certified Supervisor Kim McMillan at 503-718- around the fringe.However,we also arborist considers: 2642 or kim@tigard-orgou value our"nature in neighborhoods"and * Health and species of the tree in particular,trees.It is possible to have * Proximity of tree to work site /F t�-�r\�� ¢� • A the best of both worlds by preserving � Avoiding root mature trees when designing new g improvements such as building additions, disturbance patios and walkways. To find a certified \3­ Hiring a certified arborist to help arborist in your area, plan your project is the best way to please visit wnwpnwisa. ensure your projects considers the health org or call 503-874-8263. July2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard RULES of the ROAD: INS-AND-OUTS OF THE TURN LANE Let's say you're driving down it's preferable to make the lane change include"any sign,signal,marking or the right lane on a four-lane street. before you reach the divider. device placed,operated or erected... Approaching an intersection,you But the situation is rarely so for the purpose of guiding,directing, notice that your lane is about to be simple.Turn lanes are often equipped warning or regulating traffic."The separated from the left lane by a single with signs or arrows in addition to definition is broad enough to include solid white line. In other words,it's painted solid lines.Under Oregon law, the solid white lines, signs and arrows about to become a right-turn lane. But a sign saying"Right Turn Only,"or that govern turn lanes.Failure to obey you want to go straight,so what are something similar,means that drivers a traffic control device can subject your options? are committed to staying in the lane violators to a$295 base fine. DMV's Oregon Driver Manual and making the turn when they reach Many drivers become stranded states that"crossing a wide solid white the sign.If there are arrows on the in required turn lanes unintentionally. line is permitted but discouraged," pavement with"ONLY"painted under Others use wide-open turn lanes as a though you may cross it"with cau- them,the legal effect is the same:the means of getting around long lines of tion."It goes on to say that a double turn is mandatory,not optional. traffic.In either case,the safest course solid white line"means you are not Stop signs,lane lines and traf- is just to make the turn. allowed to change lanes."Since you're fic lights are the most common ways facing only a single white line,you may to regulate traffic flow.But Oregon BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O BRIEN change lanes"with caution."Cross- law defines "traffic control device"to TIGARD MUNICIPAL CouRr ing the white line is "discouraged," so Tigard Police Annual Report Each year the City Council x TPD teamed up with the Drug National Night ri u t Take a stand against crime.! receives an annual report from the Enforcement Administration for Tigard Police Department the city's first"Drug Neighbors across Tigard are gathering (TPD).Highlights from 2010 Im Take Back"event. on Tuesday,August 2,to give crime"a include: ANNUAL More than 600 going-away party"for National Night Out, • A new"District Car" REPORT pounds of unwanted a nationwide program which places prescription drugs crime and drug officers in a geographic were collected and prevention event. area on a regular basis destroyed in an eco- Target is �UT so the officers can learn safe manner. this year's event everything possible about K Tigard Youth Peer sponsor and will their work area. W-, k Court,which deals provide incentives • Police responded to 26,726 calls with first-time to neighborhoods offenders charged with minor who pre-register their celebration with the for service. crimes,heard 76 cases.This is a Tigard Police Department. Plan a function • Police self-initiated 22,636 calls for tremendously successful program that brings residents together—a block party, service. where only one percent of the a cookout or a dessert potluck—get creative • Tigard motorists demonstrated youth in the program re-offend. and bring neighbors together! nearly 96 percent compliance for X The D.A.R.E.program reached Then register your event with Tigard Oregon's seatbelt law,contributing 900 students to discourage the Police beginning July 1 and your celebration to a major reduction in the motor use of alcohol and drugs while will get a visit(in a good way!) from police vehicle collision mortality and G.R,E.A.T.taught an additional and fire personnel. serious injury rate in Oregon since 950 grade school children about Registration forms are available on 1989. gang resistance education and the web at zvavay.tigard-orgov/Police. For more • Five new officers joined TPD training. 1 information contact Tigard Crime Prevention and five sergeants were promoted View the complete report on the web Officer Jim Wolf at 503-718-2561. within the department. at www..tigard-orgov/police. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A 9th Annual Dog Days of Tigard (Area 5) Fireworks...Keep it Fun, Follow the pack to Potso Dog Park(7930 SW Hunziker St.) on Saturday, Keep it SaFe July 16,from 9 a.m.to noon.Dog lovers and their canine companions can enjoy vendors, K Only adults should light handle fireworks. Supervise contests,prizes and a raffle benefitting Tigard children at all times when dog parks. Get veterinary advice from the ' fireworks are being used. ever-popular ask the vet booth,meet police pp , officers and their K-9 partners and enjoy agility l. : X Use fireworks outside on a and luring demonstrations. (Luring is a sport for f 16 ; paved surface,away from dogs that enjoy the chase!) ? buildings and bushes. For more information,please contact © K Have a hose or bucket of water Lori Bird from the Tigard Dog Park Committee ` y on hand to douse misfired and at 503-309-6435. spent fireworks and extinguish accidental fires. X Never point or throw fireworks "IF I Were Mayor" Contest Old-Fashioned Ice Cream at buildings,people or pets. XNever alter or make your own Winners (Area 3) Social (Southuiew, Area 8) fireworks. Onune 14 or Craig kEveryone's invited to the Tigard J �Ma Y g Dirsen For more safety tips awarded a$50 gift certificate to Jenelle Historical Association's (THA) annual ice Saturday, 9 visit zvavwtvfrcom ce cream socaonatura Gaerlan and Logan Phillips for their Y'July original work submitted as part of the from noon to 4 p.m. at the John Tigard 2011 student contest sponsored by House Museum at Canterbury Lane and Middle of Millen Drive the Oregon Mayors Association. See 103rd Avenue. A slice of pie with or the winning entries at avww..tigard-orgov/ without ice Parade! (Cook Park,Area 9) mayor. cream will ��, Make this the year you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . be 50 cents €t': enjoy the fun and pageantry of per serving; a hometown parade! Gather Musical Fireworks! one serving the entire family,a lawn chair or (Cook Park,Area 9) per person. blanket and take a seat curbside for As part of the Tigard community While you're parade floats,horses,music and 4th of July festivities,the Tualatin there,enjoy more! Valley Community Band,under the a free performance by the Oregon Old The parade always begins direction of Steve Heuser,will perform Time Fiddlers between 12:30-2 p.m. at 4 p.m. on the 4th of July.The prior to the fireworks.There will be This year,the event honors World starting point is 9255 SW Millen summer tunes and patriotic pieces for War II veterans. Chat with those who Drive near Tigard High School and the whole family to enjoy. gave so much for our freedom.Be the entrance to Cook Park. Can't attend that concert? Plan transported to the 1940s with a display to attend the free concert at Cook of WWII model airplanes,vintage Park on Sunday,July 24,at 7 p.m.in clothing and accessories,old fashioned 't ti the Bishop-Scheckla Pavilion. Gather games (marbles, stilt walking) and an art family and friends,pack a picnic basket project. and blanket or just enjoy acres of cool If you are a WWII vet,please grass under the trees. For more concert attend. Call THA at 503-747-9856 for • �., information,visit a xx..tvcb.org. more information.See you there! July2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page ACity of Tigard Greenway Trail Master Plan Nears Completion Plans for Downtown Development of the city's first Decision Time Retrofit & Parking Greenway Trail System Master Plan City Council is scheduled to consider reached a major milestone last month public testimony and recommendations The Main Street/Green Street with the final meeting of the stakeholder from the PRAB and Planning Retrofit project will rebuild portions advisory committee.Their mission Commission on Tuesday,July 26 at of Main Street to include eco- was to provide 7:30 p.m.Three separate issues will friendly water quality facilities,new sidewalks,LED street lights,street ongoing input be addressed: during the trees and public art.Design plans master plan 1)Acceptance . the Trail for the new street are 60 percent P System Master Plan. preparation and '` complete. to ensure the final 2) Recommend policy Because the new street design plan included and regulatory changes to the will impact parking,a Tigard Comprehensive Plan, feasible,realistic parallel parking plan and achievable Transportation System Plan has been developed recommendations. and Development Code public and can be viewed improvement standards intended to at www.tigard-orgovl The overall goal of the master plan support the development of trails. is to increase the number of citizens mainstreet.This layout walking and biking for recreation and (3)Recommend a project priorities has the support of transportation in Tigard by providing list.This list will be used in recalculating Downtown business uninterrupted and well-maintained the city's park system development owners and retains greenway trails. charge on new development. the angled parking on the north side The master plan contains useful Questions? of Main Street. information on the greenway trail system, Contact Assistant Community For more information, a long-term strategy for its completion Development Director Susan Hartnett contact Construction Services and serves as a reference point for all at 503-718-2427 or susanh@tigard-orgov and Engineering Supervisor Kim future planning related to greenway or Parks and Facilities Manager Steve McMillan at 503-718-2642 or kim@ trails.Visit the project website at www. Martin at 503-718-2583 or steve@tigard-- tigard-orgov. tigardgreenways.com to review the plan. orgou .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Conservation Hats Off to Public Works : It's common for water usage to more and the air is calmer. Volunteers! than double in the summer months. Adjust your sprinklers so that Our thanks to the amazing Unfortunately,that's also the time of year they're watering your plants and lawn volunteers who donated over when there is less water available and not the sidewalk or street. 7,100 hours of time to the Public to use.By making a few simple Works department in 2010.Your es : chan to our watering Group plants with similar g Y g �► � contributions were invaluable and routine you can make a big water needs. your efforts saved taxpayers more : difference for your plants and ♦ Make sure your hose than$130,000. our pocketbook. rlo4m�_ .4has a shut-off nozzle. Y P1l_ All of us at the city applaud ♦ Water an established A running hose can use up to 10 gallons per your willingness to take care of the • lawn one inch per community and we really appreciate all the help!week(a bit more in hot minute! Y dry weather). Trees, shrubs and Our partners in the Regional Water ; perennials typically need even less Providers Consortium offer all kinds of For information on outdoor water. information about water,including tips : volunteer opportunities,contact Environmental Program ♦ Water before 10 a.m. or after for conserving this precious resource. ; Log onto www.conserveh2o.org to learn Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503- 6 p.m.when temperatures are cooler more! 718-2788 or Carla@tigard-orgov. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A Anime Fest Shelf Ar-r Lmife Thursday,July 28,3-6 p.m. Community Room,Grades 6-12 News from the Tigard Library 13500 5W Hall Blvd. Join us to watch anime with an international flair.Make Bento Surprise, Rhythm Culture An Evening with Jean Auel taste exotic teas and treats,compete in our Friday,July 8,7-8 p.m.,Community Room Friday,July 15,7-8 p.m. manga marathon,create magazine haiku Enjoy the original reggae Community Room and fold your own Nanibirds. Cosplay as music of Rhythm Culture. your favorite anime character in travel gear 3'th Author Jean Auel will Combining influences from bring us to The Land of and you may win a prize. the Caribbean and the Painted Caves,the last ° Family Music with Matt Clark Americas with roots reggae, book of her celebrated the band infuses blues and Earth's Children series. Tuesday,July 12,7-8 p.m. jazz into their music.Their Ms.Auel will speak and Community Room,All Ages beat is guaranteed to get sign books at this memorable event. A favorite in Portland's to even the most reluctant blossoming`kindie' dancers out of their chairs. music scene,Matt Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Mid-City Breakin' writes and performs Thursday,July 14,4-5 p.m. funny,off-beat songs Judy Moody's Not Bummer Community Room,Grades 6-12 inspired by his own Summer Party Washington County's premier break experience as a father Monday,July 18,2-4 p.m. dance crew,Mid-City Breakers, to two boys.Dance Community Room,Grades K-4 specializes in blowing up the dance and sing along to songs Join the celebration for Judy Moody,just as floor! Get ready,all you B-boys and like"Car Seat Blues," her mega-movie debuts in theaters. She's B-girls!! "Crankenstein,"and such a character! Come for games,crafts and "Pump Up the Jammies," other Moody activities.Pick up and complete from Matt's albums Funny a Judy&Stink Mad,Mad,Mad,Mad Destination 1970s Little Fella and Funnier Little Fellas. Treasure Hunt sheet at the Children's Desk Fun Family Travel Movies from the during the month of July to enter a prize Feel-good Decade Mr.Shoehorn Dances with Instruments drawing for a special treasure. AD Tuesday,July 19,7-8 p.m. Community Room ti A Ship Grows in Portland: 70S Mr. Shoehorn creates The Kaiser Shipyards A40FA ��11Y, F r� music with his feet Monday,July 25,7-8 p.m.,Community Room - and dances with From 1941 Wednesdays,July 6—August 3 his horn.Mixing tap-dancing with saxophone and other to 1945, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the Kaiser instruments,Shoehorn combines body Trek back to the 1970s to rhythms,jazz and world music into an Shipyards check out old friends as they in Portland entertaining spectacle! travel to novel destinations built over by train,air,souped-up 700 vessels Trans Am and other means. during World Refreshments provided.Bell War TI,from Summer Reading Programs for Everyone: bottoms not required! Liberty ships It's not too late to participate in the summer reading to T-2 tankers.Join Caitlin Shrigley from the For movie listings,please Oregon Maritime Museum to learn more check the library website at programs.Registration is open to kids,teens and adults. about the history of the Kaiser Shipyards www.tzgard-orgov/library. Stop by the library to join in the fun. and its impact on Portland today. .................................................................... July2011 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard PRSRT STD Happy Trails, Craig! 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Tigard bids farewell to retiring City Manager Craig Tigard,OR 97223 PAID Prosser onul 31. He leaves with more than 35 of 503-639-4171 J y an years Portland,OR public service,capping an exemplary career with six years Permit No 2528 as Tigard's city manager.He served the city as finance director from 1999-2005 and completed a five-year term on the Lake Oswego City Council during the 1990s, giving him a unique perspective on the council-manager relationship. POSTAL CUSTOMER Craig's legacy will be one of leadership.He successfully navigated the municipality through several projects important to Tigard's future and devised ways to retain crucial city services through one of the worst 4th of July Holiday Closure: financial crisis in the country. Tigard Public Library and Tigard City Hall will be closed His accomplishments include formation of the city's on Monday,July 4 in observance of Independence Day. first urban renewal district,the Tigard-Lake Oswego Water CCDA Workshop:Tuesday,July 19 @ 7 p.m. Partnership and major improvements along Pacific Hwy. In Craig's retirement announcement,he wrote"I would be Michele Reeves presents her recommendations on willing to put the City of Tigard staff up against any public revitalizing Tigard's commercial district. work force in the state,if not the nation.The citizens Regular Council Meetings: Tuesdays,July 12, 19,26 of Tigard are fortunate to have such dedicated elected @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) officials and public employees working on their behalf." Craig's retirement plans include domestic and All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are international travel and volunteering for local non-profits. available online at wavm igard-orgovl council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov. Sunrise Property Added to Growing List of City Parks Economic Opportunities Analysis On May 13,the city finalized the purchase of the 20-acre Sunrise Tigard's Economic and Employment Future property.The$5 million purchase marks one of the larger acquisitions On May 24 the City Council adopted the made possible by the Tigard 2011 Economic Opportunities Analysis passage of a$17 million (EOA).The EOA is used to plan for Tigard's park bond approved by employment growth over the next 20 years. Tigard voters in 2010. It describes the current employment base, The parcel is located forecasts future employment land needs and in Tigard on the north recommends ways to accommodate jobs. side of Bull Mountain and will link the Cach Tigard's current conditions show a diverse Park Natural Area with economy of small and mid-sized businesses the Westside P Area ife with a strong emphasis on retail employment. Trail corridor. However,Tigard is also home to several high-tech manufacturing firms,construction Comprised of View from the top businesses,professional services and state and open space and wooded local government services. slopes,the property will eventually be transformed Tigard is viewed by the commercial and industrial real estate industry as a well- into a community park.Although the city does not have a formal plan to developed and competitive suburban market, develop the property at this time,the Park and Recreation Advisory Board which bodes well for our economic future.To is slated to begin work on a park plan in late 2011 or early 2012. Citizens will be notified of the planning process and are encouraged to participate in learn more,log onto zvavavtigard-orgov/eoa. the design of the new park.