City Council Packet - 01/29/2008
Fifth Tuesday Meeting
Date: January 29, 2008
Location: Public Works Auditorium
Council Present: Councilor Buchner & Councilor Woodruff
Staff Present: Deputy Recorder Krager
Facilitator: Basil Christopher
Citizens:
Marg Enburg, 14305 SW Fanno Creek Loop, Tigard, OR 97224
Jim Parsons, 12270 SW Center Street, #35, Beaverton, OR 97005
Basil Christopher, 9460 SW North Dakota, Tigard, OR 97223
Facilitator Christopher opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. He described the role of the
facilitator and the process for citizens to suggest topics for discussion.
Marg Enburg, 14305 SW Fanno Creek Loop, Tigard, OR asked about cars with expired tags
parked on public streets. She said there has been a car with 2004 tags parked in front of her
driveway for at least two weeks. She said she'd called Tigard police several times to request
information about the laws but has not heard back from them. She mentioned that another
vehicle owned by the same people was parked in front of her driveway for a long time prior
and it was moved after she called the police. However, she did not hear back from the
officer so she is unclear about what law if any, was broken. Councilor Buchner suggested
she contact Code Enforcement Officer Darnell.
Councilor Woodruff said there were two issues: 1) The blocked driveway issue could be
addressed by Code Enforcement and 2) Expired tag question could go to the police.
Facilitator Christopher also suggested contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles as a
resource.
Councilor Buchner also noted that the City has a Neighborhood Mediation program to help
neighbors solve problems.
Jim Parsons, 12270 SW Center Street, #35, Beaverton OR said he is a bicycle advocate who
lives in Beaverton and works in Tigard. He had several issues to discuss regarding
bicycle/pedestrian access in Tigard.
1. He urged Tigard to form a Bicycle Advisory Committee. He said he regularly attends
Beaverton's Bike Advisory Committee meetings and is disappointed Tigard does not have
such a group. He said their members are appointed by the mayor and that Margaret
Middleton is the Beaverton city staff representative.
Councilor Buchner said this came up during Council goal setting this year.
2. He listed some problem spots in Tigard for bicyclists /pedestrians such as Hall Boulevard,
near the railroad crossing where the bike lane gets very narrow and then widens again to
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standard width. He said this is also a problem north of Commercial Street and that bike
lanes get narrowed for the benefit of cars, not bikes.
Councilor Buchner advised that Hall Boulevard is under ODOT's jurisdiction and there is
difficulty getting things done when they are not under the City's control.
3. Mr. Parsons said gravel in the bike lanes and on sidewalks is a problem. He mentioned
the west side of Hall Blvd. as well as Highway 99W up near 99W Towing and the coffee
shop. He said some of the gravel was even left over from last year. The vacant lot by
Howard Johnson's is also a problem area. He suggested there be penalties for property
owners who do not clean up the gravel after storms. He said there could be a "reverse 911
call that goes out to 99W business owners informing them when the streets will be swept so
they can move the gravel from their sidewalks and the bike paths into the street.
Facilitator Christopher said it is a State statute that adjacent property owners are responsible
for the curbs and beyond (towards their property). He suggested a coordinated effort
between ODOT and the City because ODOT would know when they're going to sweep a
particular area and if they let Tigard know, the City could then notify business owners.
Councilor Buchner suggested that an article be written for the Commercial Crime Unit's
newsletter and also the Cityscape.
4. Mr. Parsons said more sidewalks are needed citywide, but specifically along Hall Blvd.,
Center Street and Greenburg Road.
Councilor Buchner said there is currently a street maintenance backlog in the City and this
will be taken care of first. Sidewalk work will be added once they're caught up.
5. He also mentioned a need for signage on Tiedeman directing cyclists/walkers to the trail
beginning across the street in Woodard Park. He also said signs along bike paths in general
would be helpful in the case of an emergency so cyclists can know which road they're on or
near. He mentioned the lack of a trail connection between Fanno Creek Trail southbound
into downtown Tigard.
Councilor Woodruff said it is a City goal to connect the trail running from Tualatin to
Beaverton.
6. He would like to see a bike lane paralleling Highway 217.
Councilor Buchner said that may be a problem due to the number of wetlands along 217.
7. Mr. Parsons said the 99W viaduct sidewalk is overgrown and in bad shape. He said he
carries shears and sometimes trims low hanging trees himself that he comes across when
commuting by bicycle.
Councilor Buchner asked if there was an ODOT right-of-way maintenance division to
respond to these complaints. Facilitator Christopher said there was and they will respond
but they are very short staffed. He suggested that citizens may be interested in starting an
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"Adopt a Right of Way" program especially if they use those paths. Councilor Woodruff
said it would be an ideal project for a bike advisory committee to inventory these problem
areas.
8. Other problems noted by Mr. Parsons:
- Greenburg Road's bike path is still contaminated by December storm debris.
- Homeless people on the Fanno Creek Trail are an issue.
- Sidewalks along Scoffins are not kept up.
Basil Christopher, 9460 SW North Dakota, Tigard, said he wanted to report a missing
sidewalk that was removed as part of a new home development on Greenburg Road. He
said it has been out of service for almost two years and would like the situation reviewed by
City staff to see when it can be replaced. He said he asked the City about it six months ago
and got an e-mail from someone at the Permit Center but it didn't tell him whose
responsibility it is.
He said he has seen mothers pushing strollers in the bike lane next to high speed traffic
because cars are parked in the mud where the sidewalk used to be. He asked why
contractors couldn't put down concrete even if they are still working on the development so
citizens have a safe place to walk. He noted that Greenburg Road is a transit oriented street
used by people walking to bus stops.
Councilor Buehner said this would be discussed by City management the next day and he
would receive a response.
Jim Parsons suggested that Tigard require any new development to have bike/pedestrian
paths. Councilor Buehner said this is a requirement now, but only on collector streets.
She said it can become contentious with some established neighborhoods because
sometimes people don't want to give up their yards, which is what it takes to widen the road,
due to the older, narrower streets.
There being no further discussion items, Facilitator Christopher thanked everyone for
coming and adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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Affidavit of Notification
In the Matter of the Notification of a Fifth Tuesday meeting scheduled for January 29, 2008
from 7-9 p.m. in the Tigard Water Building, 8777 SW Burnham, Tigard, OR 97223
STATE OF OREGON )
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affirmation), depose and say:
That I notified the following people/organizations by fax :
Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
and the following people/organizations by e-mail:
Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (bsherman@commnewspapers.com)
Editor, The Regal Courier (Editor@RegalCourier.com)
A copy of sa Notice being hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof, on the
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING:
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 29,2008; 7-9 P.M.
AT THE TIGARD WATER BUILDING AUDITORIUM
8777 SW BURNHAM STREET., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
Members of the Tigard City Council will be available for the 5th Tuesday meeting of January 29,
2008, in the Tigard Water Building Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham Street., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude promptly at 9 p.m. or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact Deputy City Recorder Carol Krager by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2419.
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING:
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 29,2008; 7-9 P.M.
AT THE TIGARD WATER BUILDING AUDITORIUM
8777 SW BURNHAM STREET., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
Members of the Tigard City Council will be available for the 5th Tuesday meeting of January 29,
2008, in the Tigard Water Building Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham Street., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Carol Krager
From: Carol Krager
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 11:43 AM
To: 'bsherman@commnewspapers.com'; 'Editor@theregalcourier.com'
Subject: Tigard City Council 5th Tuesday Meeting in January
Attachments: 5th Tuesday Notice 080129.pdf
Attached is a notice for the Tigard City Council's Fifth Tuesday meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 29, 2008.
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING:
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 29,2008; 7-9 P.M.
AT THE TIGARD WATER BUILDING AUDITORIUM
8777 SW BURNHAM STREET., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
Members of the Tigard City Council will be available for the 5th Tuesday meeting of January 29,
2008, in the Tigard Water Building Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham Street., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude promptly at 9 p.m. or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact Deputy City Recorder Carol Krager by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2419.
Deputy City Recorder January 10, 2008
Post: Tigard City Hall
Tigard Permit Center
Tigard Public Library
City of Tigard, Oregon
Affidavit of Posting
In the Matter of the Notification of the January 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday meeting of the City Council
STATE OF OREGON )
County of Washington ) ss.
City , of-Tqgard
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affirmation), depose and say:
That I posted in
➢ Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
➢ Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
➢ Tigard Permit Center, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
A copy of said Notification of Fifth Tuesday Meeting of the Tigard City Council on January 29, 2008, and
a copy of said Notice being hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof, on the day of
2008.
Signature of Person who Performed Notification
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING:
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 29,2008; 7-9 P.M.
AT THE TIGARD WATER BUILDING AUDITORIUM
8777 SW BURNHAM STREET., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
Members of the Tigard City Council will be available for the 5th Tuesday meeting of January 29,
2008, in the Tigard Water Building Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham Street., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude promptly at 9 p.m. or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact Deputy City Recorder Carol Krager by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2419.
Deputy City Recorder January 10, 2008
Post: Tigard City Hall
Tigard Permit Center
Tigard Public Library