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Cityscape 2004-03/04 ■a■I■�■ -.. ■■■i ONE 1 � March/April 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXII No. 2 Mayor's corner Budget Committee and Library Board positions Please join me in welcoming our available new City Council ,member,Tom Woodruff. On February rCouncil The Budget Committee reviews the City Manager's recommended budget and forwards it to the Council for approval. Currently,there are vacancies for two selected Tom to fill the remaining members and one alternate. Although the Budget Committee meets quarterly, ten months of my term as City they are busiest in April and May. Citizen terms are for three years. Councilor,which became vacant upon my recent appointment to The Library Board advises the City Council on issues such as library policies, Mayor. Tom,who has a Masters budget,facilities and library service. The Tigard Library Board is seeking one degree in social work,is employed member and one alternate. The Board consists of seven citizen members who in the healthcare field. He has a serve four-year terms. The Library Board meets monthly. long history of community involve- The closing date for applications is March 31. If you are interested in serving ment,most recently as a member of on the Budget Committee or Library Board or have questions,please contact Susan Tigard's Budget Committee. Koepping, Volunteer Coordinator, at 639-4171, ext. 2402 or There are many opportunities susankfti.tigard.or.us. All board and committee positions are volunteer and for involvement at the City of receive no financial compensation. Tigard. The city's Downtown Task Application may be made by completing a Citizen Committee Interest Applica- Force is seeking additional members tion. Copies are available in the City Hall lobby,the Tigard Library and on the city to expand its citizen outreach web site, www.ci.tigard.or.us. program and the Task Force is about to begin working with a consultant Outdoor projects for volunteers to create a revitalization develop- ment plan for Tigard's Central It's time to get the parks and greenways in shape, catch those weeds and invasive Business District. There are also plants as they begin their new spring growth and do the spring plantings. Bring positions open on Tigard's Budget your gloves and let's get started! Committee and Library Board. March 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Pull ivy along the 108x'path near Bonanza Way. Join Last year Tigard volunteers the Friends of the Riverwood Greenway to help preserve logged more than 24,000 hours of native plants by removing invasive ivy. service with the city. Our highly April 24, 9 am.to 1 p.m.: SOLV-IT remove invasive plants successful volunteer program is one at Bonita Park,Tigard's newest park off of Bonita Road and of the things that make Tigard so Milton Court. special. For more information, April 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Rhododendren garden spring please contact Volunteer Coordina- clean up in Summerlake Park. for Susan Koepping at Check www.ci.tigard.or.us for additional projects dates and 503-639-4171. n times. For more information or to sign up for one of the above �.J� projects,please contact Susan Koepping,Volunteer Coordinator, «c"se �--V 503-639-4171 ext. 2402 or susankfti.tigard.or.us. Craig Dirksen, Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON City of Tigard MAYOR Craig Dirksen craigd@ci.tigard.or.us � � COUNCIL PRESIDENT Nick Wilson nickw@ci.tigard.or us COUNCILORS Brian J.Moore brianm@c i.tiga rd.or.us sl "ation+b&3rrmittion+IJILV01 uIC tai 0 ISSUCsi Sydney Sherwood March's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, March 4, and sydney@ci.tigard.orus April's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, April 1, at 7 p.m. on TVTV Cable Channel 28. 7be program will replay throughout Tom Woodruff the month. For a complete schedule of broadcast times, tomw@ci.tigard.orus visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and CITY MANAGER click on the link. under Focus on Tigard. Bill Monahan March bill@ci.tigard.or us Street Maintenance Fee - CITYSCAPE EDITOR Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder The funds will be used for maintaining city streets. cathv@ci.tigard.or.us Community events coming this summer - All City Hall employees can be Balloon Festival,Broadway Rose,The Blast,Fourth of July reached by phone at 503-639-4171 April - Volunteers CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: April is Volunteer Recognition Month in Tigard. Join us as we acknowledge City Council volunteers and the contributions they make to the community. March 9, 16 and 23, 2004 6:30 p.m. Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at Town Hall lit@ci.tigard or us or 503-639-4171,ext. 2412. April 13, 20 and 27, 2004 6:30 p.m. Town Hall CAP update Library Board Community Assessment Program(CAP)walks were conducted in Areas 33,9, 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. 18, 19, 40, and 13 in February. To view the report to citizens for one of those Library Puett Room areas,log onto the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us/cap. Planning Commission No web access? Call Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. If you see the walkers in 1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. your area,feel free to ask questions or share your observations. Town Hall The schedule for CAP walks in March and April are as follows: March 3 —Area 39, March 10 -Area 32, March 17 -Area 31, Intergovernmental Water Board March 24-Area 23, March 31 - Area 14, 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. April 14 -Area 8, April 21 - Area 28, t Tigard Water Building April 28 - Area 17 Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Automated inspection Public Works presents... request system Make your park reservations ON-LINE-Park reservations The Building Division will imple- can now be made on-line at www.ci.tigard.or.us. In addition, ment an automated inspection request those making park reservations on-line will receive a $5 discount. system this summer. The system will let Computer stations are available at Tigard's City Hall,Public Works permit holders schedule or cancel Annex and Library for anyone without internet access. ■2 b building,plumbing,electrical and Parks and recreation update—The Park and Recreation Advisory Board will mechanical inspections using a touch- have a joint meeting with the City Council on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Topics will tone phone. It will also provide instan- include:conducting a survey to assess resident interest in park and recreation taneous information on the status of programs;Board and Council vision for the community;interest in creating a park permits and inspections. This service and recreation district;Skate Park plan;and youth forum. will be available to all persons who Fluoridated Water—Tigard receives 4 million gallons of water per day from purchase permits with the city. Look the Joint Water Commission QWQ. This water is delivered via the City of for more information in future editions Beaverton's distribution system. Once Beaverton begins fluoridating their water in of the Cityscape. May of 2004,Tigard's water will be fluoridated as well. Tigard's daily demand for water fluctuates from 4.5 to 14.5 million gallons per Broadway Rose day. To meet demand,Tigard also purchases unfluoridated water from the Portland The Broadway Rose Theatre Water Bureau and uses city-owned groundwater wells. Water from these sources is Company will present a one-night only mixed in the distribution system so residents will receive water containing varying cabaret performances on March 20 with amounts of fluoride. Richard Gray performing his riotous act, Cleaning the streets and sidewalks —As the ice and snow of this winter Gray Matter. fade,a large amount of sand remains on the streets. Crews have begun to clean the Mr. Gray grew up in Tigard and is roadways and appreciate your patience during this process. The streets now one of Seattle's favorite composers department would like to remind residents that clearing winter debris and cabaret artists. from sidewalks is the responsibility of home and business owners. The evening will surely produce Meter maintenance — In an effort to make water meters more lots of laughs as Mr.Gray embraces his accessible for meter readers and to allow meter reading to be completed more wicked parodies.He may even surprise efficiently,crews provide routine maintenance to water meter boxes. This includes his audience with a few nostalgic and cleaning out the meter box and clearing the area surrounding the box as well as tender moments as he accompanies replacing boxes in poor condition. Customers are encouraged to keep the area himself on grand piano. near their water meter accessible. On April 17 Portland's own Shirley FREE"self-serve"sand bagging station—Since the seasons heavy rains Nanette performer in An Evening with contribute to the elevated levels of storm water run-off and the potential for Shirley Nanette.Ms.Nanette will sing flooding incidents,the City of Tigard has set up a FREE"self-serve"sand bagging some of her favorite jazz and gospel station. The station is located across from the Tigard Water Building at 8777 SW selections as well as some standards. Burnham Street. Each cabaret will have two perfor- For more information contact Public Works at 503-639-417. manes: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The perfor- mances will be held at the Tigard Gaarde Street construction Community Friends Church located at Beginning March 1 through June 22,access on Gaarde Street will be limited 15800 SW Hall Blvd.in Tigard.Tickets to local traffic, but expect delays up to 20 minutes. As safety permits, the street are $12 each; $10 for summer season will be open for through traffic most weeknights and weekends.Additional subscribers.Seats are limited. information will be issued through press releases,posted signs and flyers. Tickets may be purchased by calling Updates will be on the web page, www.ci.tigard.or.us. For more information The Broadway Rose box office contact Vannie Nguyen, Project Manager, at 503-639-4171, ext. 2460 or 503- 620-5262. vannie(Mci.tigard.or.us. March/April 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of s . Sholf 74 Lmlfo News from the Tigard Library Library - nts Calendar Super Tuesday events! March through April 20 Adult Reading Program registration continues Read Across America Day & (ages 18 and up) Seussentennial March 2 7-8 p.m. Read across America Day&Seussentennial (all ages)-Water Bldg Auditorium 'Tuesday, March 2, 7 to 8 p.m. March 3,10,17,24,31 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories&crafts(ages 3-6 yrs.) Water Building Auditorium,all ages, March 6,13 10:30 am-4:30 pm. AARP tax help(Reg.req'd) free. No registration required. -Red Rock Creek Conference Rm Celebrate Dr.Seuss's 100`x'birthday March 8,15,22,29 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler time(ages 18-36 mo.) with books,crafts,games,snacks and March 9 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama time(all ages) more! March 11,18,25 10:30-11 a.m. Book babies(ages 0-18 mo.) Dragon Theater Puppets March 12 4-5:30 p.m. Game days(all ages) Tuesday,April 6, 7 to 8 p.m. March 12 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Innisfree Water Building Auditorium,all ages, March 17 7-8 p.m. Graphic novels aren't just for kids!(all ages) free. No registration required. March 23 2-4 p.m. Art in the afternoon(ages 5-11 yrs.) March 24 4:30-5:30 p.m. Club Book Smart(Reg.req'd,511'grade and up) Master puppeteer Jason Ropp April 1,8,15,22 10:30-11 a.m. Book babies(ages 0-18 mo.) presents a fun adaptation of"The April 2 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Whiskey Flats Brass Reluctant Dragon,"starring cowardly Band(rescheduled from January) Sir Cans-a-lot. April 3,10 10:30 am-4:30 p.m. AARP tax help(Reg.req'd) Pajama time -Red Rock Creek Conference Rm April 5,12,19 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler time(ages 18-36 mo.) Tuesday, March 9 and April 13, 7 to April 6 7-8p.m. Dragon Theater Puppets(all ages) 7:30 p.m.,all ages. -Water Bldg Auditorium Bring agrown-up and your teddy April 7,14,21,28 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories&crafts(ages 3-6 yrs.) bear to the library for books and more April 12 4-5:30 p.m. Game days(all ages) "good night"fun. Don't forget to wear April 13 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama time(all ages) your jammies! April 14 7-8:30 p.m. Friends of William Stafford poetryreadings (rescheduled from January) Friday Night Music April 20 7-8 p m. April Henry:Mystery writer and Oregon Book Award finalist March 12,7 to 8 p.m. April 22 6-7:30 p.m. Library volunteer recognition event The delightful duo of Brenda Scearcy April 25 3-4 p.m. Coyote tales with Curtis Yehnert(all ages) and Jim Loewenherz,known as April 28 4:30-5:30 p.m. Club Book Smart(Reg.req'd,5'grade and up) Innisfree, return to the library to play Library Programs are free and in the Puett Room unless noted otherwise. the traditional songs,jigs,and reels of For more information on library programs, Ireland. visit our web site at www.ci.tigardorus/library w . Click on"Calendar of Events" April 2, 7 to 8 p.m. Some library programs require registration. Whiskey Flats Brass Band plays 7b sign up, call 503-684-6537 authentic nineteenth century brass e band music,in authentic costume,and in many cases on vintage instruments. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Art in the afternoon Graphic novels aren't Tuesday,March 23, 2 to 4 p.m., just for kids! 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ Puett Room, ages 5 to 11 Wednesday,March 17, 7 to 8 p.m. ■ ■ Work with ■ ■ ■ ■ Wonder what graphic novels are all artist Anya Doll about?Join guest speaker,Michael to create a Martens, of Dark Horse Comics for a fun �.. �.. �� colorful and and informative discussion about the Hitting the Bricks cool canvas history,development,and trends in the By Margaret Barnes mural to hang exciting world of graphic novels. Tigard Public Library Director in the library! Time is running out to buy an engraved brick for the courtyard or entryway of the new library. By the Friends of William Stafford poetry reading time you read the next Cityscape,it may be too late. To allow time to lay Wednesday,April 14, 7 to 8 p.m. the bricks and pour the concrete on The Friends of William Stafford host a poetry reading,celebrating Oregon's schedule,please purchase your bricks Poet Laureate. Oregon poets reading during the evening include: Tim Barnes, from the Tigard Library Foundation by Steve Arndt,Gerry Foote,Jim Grabill,Diane Holland,Dan Skach-Mills and Tigard's the end of April. Can't decide whether own Carolyn Moore. Bring a poem to share. or not to buy a brick? Here are some things to consider: Thanks to library volunteers! Top five reasons to buy In the past year, over 300 library volunteers helped Bricks for Books with over 50 different tasks and contributed over 13,000 5)A unique way to tell that special hours of service! Volunteers individually and as a group person in your life that you always want make a huge difference in the Tigard Library and we offer ou them underfoot. this sincere thank you!for their talents and time. 00 4)A lasting way to honor a loved one who has passed away. Coyote tales of the 3)A visible way to show your love Pacific Northwest with April Henry of books. Curtis Ye h n e r t 'Tuesday,April 20, 7 to 8 p.m. 2)A meaningful way to celebrate your kids'and grandkids'love of Sunday,April 25, 3 to 4 p.m. Come meet April Henry, author of the popular Claire Montrose mystery reading. Curt Yehnert brings together 1)An original way to support the aspects of folklore,mythology,and series and OBA finalist for Learning to library and help buy books for the new anthropology to retell and create a Fly,A Thriller. April will entertain with stories about writing and author- shelves. cultural context for coyote stories told b Native Americans in the Pacific. ship,her very appealing heroine,Claire Whatever the reason,don't delay. y Please purchase an engraved brick by Northwest. This (whose day job consists of approving vanity license plates at the Oregon April 30 and become a part of history program is sponsored b a DMV)and how she went from writing and the future at the same time. You p y mild,humorous mysteries to writing a can pick up a form at the library, grant from the Rional Arts and thriller. e download it from our web site at g 410 www.ci.tigard.or.us/library or call Culture Council Jackie at 503-620-4829. (RACC). March/April 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 5 City of Tigard Washington County Library Goal 5 fish and wildlife habitat Levy on May Ballot protection open houses and public Measure 34-77, a countywide library opera- hearing tions levy,will appear on the May 18 ballot. The Tigard and nine other Washington County cities have joined with the Tigard Library receives more than half of its county,Clean Water Services and the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation funding from Washington County Cooperative Library Services(WCCLS). The stated purpose of District to develop a fish and wildlife habitat protection plan for the Tualatin River Basin.This collaborative effort,known as the Partners for the five-year levy is two-fold: Natural Places,is being undertaken in cooperation with Metro.The • To restore library services that were reduced partners'recommendations to protect environmentally sensitive habitat this fiscal year after voters did not pass a previous areas in the Tualatin Basin will be forwarded to Metro later this year for levy in November 2002 by a margin of 50.2%to final approval as part of its regional habitat protection program. 49.8%. Together with Metro,the partners are hosting two open houses • To provide funding to meet projected in- where the public can learn more about.the draft analyses of watershed creases in service demands through FY 08-09. health and the partners'site-specific recommendations on fish and In Tigard,library use is expected to increase wildlife habitat protection. The basin partners also will host a public more than usual after the new library opens this hearing where citizens can provide direct input on the recommendations. summer. According to WCCLS,library use typi- The schedule is as follows: cally increases 18 percent annually for two years Open houses: Monday,March 1, 4 to 8 p.m.,Public Services after a new library opens. Building, 155 N.First Avenue,Hillsboro,cafeteria and room 140 and In response to reduced funding from WCCLS 'Thursday,March 4, 4 to 8 p.m., City of Tualatin Police Department, 8650 this year,the Tigard Library reduced the number SW Tualatin Road,community room of hours it is open,as did several other libraries in Public hearing: Monday,March 29,Beaverton Library, 12375 SW Washington County. Passage of Measure 34-77 5th Avenue,Beaverton;informational displays—meeting rooms A&B- would allow the library to restore those hours and open from 4 to 7:30 p.m.; Hearing—Auditorium-6 to 8 pm the book budget,as well as library programming. Metro will be conducting additional open houses around the region. Defeat of the levy would likely result in For more information,visit their web site at www.metro-region.org/ further reductions in hours and other services, habitat. such as purchases of books and other library Persons who cannot attend the public hearing,but would like to materials and existing programs and services. provide comments,may write to the Tualatin Basin Natural Resources The fixed rate for the five-year levy would be Coordinating Committee at Washington County's Department of Land Use 26 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. If ap- and Transportation Planning Division, 155 N.First Avenue,Suite 350-14, proved, owners of a home with an average Hillsboro,OR 97124. assessed value of $165,000 would pay $43 in For more information, please contact Steve Kelley or Andrea additional property taxes during the first year of Vannelli,Senior Planners,Washington County Department of Land Use the levy in 2004. The levy is expected to total and Transportation, at 503-846-3519 or ZutplanCa?co.uzashington.or.us. about $48 million over the five-year period. Information also is available at the Washington County web site Funds from the levy are limited to library www.co.uasbington.or.us. The City of Tigard contact person is Duane operational costs,such as staff,purchase of books Roberts at 503-639-4171 ext. 2444 or duane(Mci.tigard.or.us. and other materials,and utilities. They cannot be used to pay for library construction. In order for Measure 34-77 to pass,more than 50 percent of the registered voters in Washington County must return their ballots,and over 50 percent of those voting must cast their ballots in favor of the measure. Page 6 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter I it Hwy 217 corridor study and on-line survey Do you have a hidden In partnership with Beaverton,Tigard,Lake Oswego,Washington County, leak? TriMet and the Oregon Department of Transportation,Metro is conducting a study Undetected water leaks can be of the Highway 217 corridor. Traffic on Highway 217 has grown by more than 100 percent since 1990, and the highway now operates at near capacity during rush costly. Did you know your water meter hour.The 18-month study will consider a range of strategies to better move goods can help you find hidden leaks? and people in the corridor. Follow these easy steps to detect Strategies considered during the study's first phase are likely to include an leaks: option of adding one lane in each direction as well as options that designate the • Turn off all your faucets and water- new lane as a carpool lane or a rush-hour priced lane. Rush-hour pricing,also using appliances. Be sure no one is called value pricing,is a traffic management tool that electronically assesses a fee using water. (that varies based on congestion)for driving in special lanes. State legislation and • Locate your water meter and regional policy require that these types of management strategies be considered remove the cover(s). Note the position whenever new highway capacity is added.The study also will consider improving of the hand location by using a piece of surface streets,pedestrian and bike facilities,and adding transit service in the tape as a marker. Wait 20-30 minutes, corridor. and then check the position of the hand. A policy advisory committee that includes elected officials,business leaders, If the hand has moved,you probably and community members from each partner jurisdiction oversees the study. The have aleak somewhere in your system. committee meets from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at • Some meters have a small red or the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW Fifth St. Meetings are open to the public. blue triangle on them,which is a leak To better understand the needs and preferences of those who live in or travel detector. If this triangle is moving when through the corridor,Metro is conducting a web-based survey. To take the survey, the water is off,you probably have a visit the Tigard web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and click on the Highway 217 leak. survey link. The Highway 217 survey also may be taken by visiting the Metro web What to do if you suspect a leak: site at www.metro-region.org. For additional information, a paper copy of the • Your toilet may have a silent leak. survey, or to have your name added to the project mailing list, contact Kristin Hull Drop a little food coloring in the tank. at 503-797-1864 or hull0metro.dst.or.us. Wait about 10 minutes without flushing. If color appears in the bowl,you have a Tigard Safety Town registration leak. Make sure your toilet flapper Tigard Safety Town is a nine-day class held at Mary Woodward Elementary closes securely after flushing. School where children learn about bicycle,pedestrian,home and personal safety • Check for moist spots around and through the use of puppets,speakers,films,music,and hands on activities. The under plumbing including your washing class is for kids who have a birthday between September 1, 1997 and January 1, machine and outdoor faucets. 2000. No exceptions will be made. • Replace worn washers in faucets Registration is at Tigard City Hall on April 17, 2004 at 9 a.m.for Tigard resi- and showerheads. A little drip can dents. At 9:45 a.m.registration is open to those living outside of the 97223& waste many gallons each day. 97224 zip codes if space allows. Each session offers a morning(9-11:15)or • Check your water heater tank;the afternoon(12:00-2:15)class. This year the session dates are planned for June 15— pressure valve could be stuck. June 25(weekdays)or June 28—July 9(weekdays—no class on July 5'). For conservation tips and free Cost for the nine-day class is $45(each additional sibling X40). Limited scholar- conservation materials go to ships are available. A legal guardian must be present at registration and bring: www.ci.tigard.or us/uiater. For more child's birth certificate(no substitutions),proof of address,medical insurance policy information on water conservation, number,medical information,and the name and phone contact Sara Danz at 503-718-2599 or number of the participant's doctor. 1 ;, `' sara(Mci.tigard.or.us. For additional information,please contact Lorrie at 503-590-0580 or courtrep@comcast.net. March/April 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID " Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Future Council items... • Meet with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board • Hear a Preliminary Engineer's Report for the Proposed • Hear the report on usage of the city web page Wall Street Local Improvement District • Consider the joint Water Commission Service Agreement 0Review Police youth programs • Hear an update on mediation services utilized by Tigard • Hear a report on the city's volunteer program residents • Meet with the Intergovernmental Water Board • Hear a briefing on financial management and forecasting • Meet with the Tree Board • Meet with the Library Board • Hear update on the Washington County Cooperative • Hear a report on the Urban Growth Boundary Areas Library Service Levy Concept Planning • Hear updates on the status of the new library • Meet with Representatives from the Oregon Department of construction Transportation regarding Tigard projects Employees of - Month Congratulations Rick Bolen, Congratulations also go to the Our February 2004 Employee of Employee of the Month for December Police Department Honor Guard,our the Month is Eric Hand. One of the 2003. While on inspections,Rick Employees of the Month for January programs Eric oversees is the Leaf noticed an elderly citizen who ap- 2004. The Honor Guard includes Disposal and Canned Food Drive,which peared disoriented and confused.Rick Sergeant Rick Boothby,and Officers has been offered for the past two years. drove him around the neighborhood Mike Eskew,Jamey McDonald,William This is a great event that allows the city until the man recognized his home.His Cote,Ron Wommack,Derek Cannon and citizens to work together to dispose family was in the process of reporting and Chad Kyser. The Honor Guard of leaves at no cost and to help a local him missing.The City received an responded to the city's need for a charity. This year, over 170 citizens email from the grateful family recog- fitting tribute to the late Mayor Jim dropped off 200 yards of leaves and nizing Rick's"above and beyond the Griffith. The presentation made at the 1,100 pounds of food for the Oregon call of duty"actions and thanking him. memorial service was a source of pride Food Bank. Congratulations to Eric for We want to recognize Rick for coming for all who attended and truly touched creating and organizing an innovative to the aid of someone in our commu- the Griffith family. Thanks to each of program that brings the city,Tigard nity who needed his help. you for a great job and for represent- residents and the Oregon Food Bank ing the city so well! together to improve our community. For further information, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.