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Cityscape 2012-11 City of Tigards Official Newsleuer (11TYS'CAPE Mayor's Corner Downtown Lowdown Fa4ade Improvement Program at Work The time has come for the City Center Development Agency(aka the If you've visited Main Street offers 50 percent matching grants (up City Council) to begin looking for lately,you probably noticed a few to$75,000) to help offset the costs private developers who are interested brighter storefronts.Many of them of interior tenant improvements for are the result of the City new restaurants,cafes,bakeries in working in our downtown.The challenge is to find someone willing to Center Development or similar businesses be the first to break ground on a private Agency's Facade " that want to fill vacant Improvement �— storefronts on Main development. Fortunately,with an urban Imp , I. renewal district,we have some tools to Program. ;;,, . { Street.You'll find more make the downtown more attractive The information at to developers.Since the city is already agency provides www.tigard-or.gov/to. a property owner downtown,we have architectural These programs opportunities to create a public/private design services and complement public partnership with a qualified developer. a 50 percent matching infrastructure improvements Such a venture reduces the risk for the grant(up to$25,000) for exterior (Main Street/Green Street project) and private entity and gives the public entity improvements to buildings on Main increased business-sponsored downtown (us) more control over what kind of Street.The program is funded by tax events (Third Friday and the Tigard development occurs. increment financing generated in the Street Fair).If you haven't visited When we are ready,the city will downtown urban renewal district. Since downtown lately,you should.It's quickly issue a Request for Proposal to the 2009,five grants totaling$63,471 have becoming an exciting place to shop,play development community and then been awarded.These grants leveraged and conduct business. consider the responses we receive. approximately$127,000 in additional Using this process allows us to require private investment,the result of For More Information... new development to support the goals business/property owners spending If you have questions about identified in our citizen-approved additional funds. these programs,contact Sean Farrelly, Downtown Improvement Plan.As Three additional businesses have Redevelopment Project Manager at we move forward,the city will work been awarded grants and will begin work 503-718-2420 or lean@tigard-or.gov. together with our citizen advisory soon.Several other business owners committees to determine the correct worked with the program's architects Completed Projects on Main Street... direction and scope to ensure that what and may move forward with a project in • Tigard Liquor Store we do moves us toward making our the future.For more information on the • Underwater Works downtown the heart of Tigard. Facade Improvement Program visit wwwtigard-orgov/facade. • Main Street Stamp and Stationary • Cross(formerly P.A.W. /0 New Program Established (formerly Tigard Fitness) Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor g The city recently kicked-off a • Tigard Main Street Cleaners Targeted Improvement Program that TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD lk City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter Housing Targets Council Accepts High Capacity Transit Land Use PlanAkA 0mu/l Update from Population and Throughout much of 2011 a Housing Review g Tigard Citizen Advisory Committee Staff and consultants worked with city staff and regionalJoin Friends for a Free working withTigard's community partners to develop the Tigard _ M Looking for Bloggers in all the Right Places: Thanksgiving Dinner development department are in the High Capacity Transit(HCT)Land Cook Park d n d SCh 011 S/S U m m e rl d ke process of completing a Population Use Plan.In August 2012,the City The Tigard Senior Center is hosting a free Thanksgiving Day and Housing Review to assist the city Council unanimously accepted the Hep makeyour neighborhood Help Wanted Area 1 meal for the community.Whether with meeting community aspirations recommendations in the plan. for growth while complying with L' blog fun, educational and a place where (Scholls Ferry/ you're away from family or lack Building on a set of shared _., the means to have a holiday meal state housing goals and requirements. our community to well be a Summerlake) Y values and themes from residents in � ' ' everyone is welcome. Food will Consultants completed a housing each area,project staff were able to community/ Bordered on the be served on Thanksgiving Day, needs analysis that looked at the work with residents and stakeholders north by Beaverton number and types of housing needed to determine the qualities that would, Southwest Corridor Plan Update Two areas are looking for new volunteer and on the west Thursday,November 11 a.m.2 p.m.The Senior from web administrators.If re interested or Center is you're based on a 20-year projection of or would not,be the right fit for high While the HCT Land Use Plan Y ,You by unincorporated located at 8815 SW O'Mara Street, and households income capacity transit in Tigard. must live in the designated neighborhood and Washington County, population � P tY g will help city leaders consider potential ust off Hall Blvd.in Tigard. and poverty levels.This data is be at least 15 years old. Area 1 is home to the g The plan focused on seven areas policy changes or investments in compared to information about the in Tigard and asked the following Tigard,it is also being used to represent We'll show you how it works and beautiful Summerlake amount of available land in Tigard questions: Tigard's vision in the regional Southwest you provide the fun.Why not consider area.It's loaded with Tree Lighting to show that the city meets state and Corridor Plan. administering the site as a family or as part of trails,parks and wildlife regional housing requirements,and • Which areas might be right for a team? It doesn't take a lot of time and you and includes great Join Mayor Dirksen as he that we have enough space to meet new homes,jobs,shopping,and The Southwest Corridor Plan is a may just learn a new skill or two while you shopping and restaurant welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus to services? regional effort that includes local land future housing needs. help neighbors connect with the city we call experiences. downtown Tigard for the annual tree • What types of neighborhoods use plans and a broad range of possible home. This great lighting event.Bundle up and bring By 2032,we expect that the � transportation projects designed to make g the whole family to Liberty Park majority of housing necessary to would be desirable. Which Nei hborhood is Mine? neighborhood is at the 1 h' g Y local and regional travel efficient and 8 on Friday,November 30 at 7 p.m. encourage home ownership will • What changes are needed to easy. If you have questions or need help heart of everything so consist of units priced at$370 000 achieve those visions? you'll never lack for to enjoy free entertainment and p identifying your area,call Joanne at This month,project leaders at holiday revelry.From Liberty Park or less.At the same time,rental We heard from many of you 503-718-2476 orjoanne@tigard-or.gov.Do it something to share with units will need to be priced at 1 060 Metro will launch a special website !! neighbors! (on the corner of Main Street and P $ � throughout the process and want to today I d love to hear from you g per month or less to accommodate designed to gather input on project ideas Pacific Hwy/Greenburg Rd.) make p thank you for sharing your ideas and Many thanks to cityhousing needs.About half of and priorities within the corridor.Be your way to the Tigard Chamber of g priorities.For more information,or sure to check it out to share your ideas Kellie French for her Commerce for free cookies,cocoa the need will be for single-family to view the final plan,please visit about planning for the future. Cook Park Area 9—Help Wanted! recent contributions and a visit with Santa. Questions? detached housing. www..tigard-orgov/bct. to the blog! This busy Learn more about the project at This area includes residents living south Contact Debi Mollahan at the Tigard If you want to learn more about young woman has chosen Y svavw.savcorridorplan.org. of Durham Rd.,from Pacific Hwy to 72nd Chamber at 503-639-1656. this project,visit wwn,..ti ard-or. ov/ to give someone else from P 1 � g g Ave/Upper Booties Fry.,and through(you housing. guessed it) Cook Park.It's home to Tigard the Scholls/Summerlake Be Seen. Be Safe. High,Durham Elementary and great annual neighborhood a chance Fall Bacli., Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, with reflective materials. events like the Balloon Festival and Middle to connect and share the Say so long November 4,so it's time to stop for a 3. Use lights freely.Headlights, of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade— area's happenings. to the extra hour minute and consider how visible you and small blinking lights on your coat,purse there's always something happening! of daylight you've your family are when biking and walking. or backpack can help you be seen whether enjoyed on your 1. Be reflective.Drivers can see you're biking or walking. evening walk.It's time to turn back \ bicyclists and pedestrians from farther away you can purchase blinking lights the clocks one when they shine. For example,you are and LED flashlights at Fred Meyer and Dog Park Hours hour on Sunday,November 4,2012. first visible to a driver from 500 feet away Target,reflective slap bands at Big 5 and Wondering if your favorite Tigard dog park is open? The official change begins at 2 a.m. when you are wearing reflective clothing. Sports Authority in the fitness sections; • Log onto tvaysv.tigard-orgov/parks for up-to-the-minute and lasts until we spring forward on Compare this to just 55 feet away when and a highly reflective umbrella at wearing dark colors. g Y schedule changes. March 10,2013. g zvaysv.StrideLite.com. 2. Add more shine.Wear shoes, � • • • • • • • • • • • • • � • • • • • • • • backpacks,jackets and other clothing Thanks to TriMet for these great tps. Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE November2012 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Page n November 2010,Tigard voters approved a $11 million bond measure to Tiand Residents acquire, preserve and protect parks and open spaces—a generous gift of natural resources for g generations to come. November 2012 marks the two-year anniversary of the bond. In combination with ( create a contributions or grants from Metro,Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board,Washington County and Clean Water rR'a Services, more than 105 acres of park land and open space have been preserved using bond dollars.To date, A4 '' the city has spent approximately $12 million.The remaining money will be used to fund additional a� park land and open space acquisitions and to construct various park improvements,like shelters, VA �.• �� .� playgrounds,trails, playing fields and restrooms. e ac 9 Y To learn more about Tigard's parks, open spaces Park Bond Acquisitions and natural areas,visit Taylors Ferry Rd. Summer Creek Property 0 Potso Dog Park © Fields Property Q www.tigard-or.gov/parl<s. yai� Bordered by Fowler Middle School,Tiedeman Avenue Wall Street,south of Hunziker Street East of the Tigard Public Library and Tigard Street Perimeter fencing,a double-gated entry and The city purchased this 26-acre property in This 48-acre property,with a mix of mature a separate fenced area for small dogs and partnership with Metro.The two entities will `i forests,wetlands and open space,is home to puppies are just a few of the features offered at share ownership of the site,which will be d turtles,frogs,salamanders,red-tailed hawks, Tigard's largest dog park.Hours of operation primarily managed by Tigard.The property ScIA X% Ferry R owls and herons.The site includes a segment vary seasonally,so please check the website for connects existing segments of the Fanno Creek a 217 of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail and will information about this 2.6-acre Fido-fun-spot. Greenway Trail;the Fanno Creek floodplain a• �'° _ 99W become Tigard's second largest park. and riparian areas overlap the western �� a Gree East Bull Mountain Properties Q p p ty io a 0 nbf1t and southern boundaries of the ro er mi y 99 Sunrise Property Q North of Alpine Crest Way,west of Greenfield Drive Comprised of wooded areas and �' M N q 150th Avenue and Sunrise Lane These adjoining parcels,when combined,create open fields,the majority of the Located on the north side of Bull Mountain, a 10-acre site comprised of woods,open space site will remain open space. �Q \ 5 J this future community park consists of and riparian areas along a small creek.The site Future park improvements may Walnut St. v 20 acres of open space and wooded slopes. of a future neighborhood park,amenities may include playing fields,picnic Improvements may include sports fields, include a small shelter,playground,informal areas,trails and interpretive trails,natural areas,picnic areas,playground play areas,open space,picnic tables and soft signage. © 0 0 equipment,parking and restrooms. trails. 0 - Gaarde St. McDonald St. Upcoming Park Bond Construction Projects Bull Mountain Rd. Bonita Rd. Summer Creek Property 0 East Butte Heritage Park Q Fanno Creek Greenway Trail Q Bordered by Fowler Middle School,Tiedeman Avenue West of 103rd Avenue,south of Canterbury Lane From Main Street to Grant Avenue and Tigard Street Planned amenities at this neighborhood park An 8-to 10-foot-wide paved trail will be a The majority of this future community include the addition of a restroom,picnic constructed along this segment of Fanno park—approximately 35 acres—will remain shelter,playground,pathways,landscaping, Creek.Non-native and invasive plants will s n be replaced with native plants. Durham Rd. as open space;a significant portion of bicycle racks and site signage. p p Beef Bend Rd. this open space will undergo restoration. Planned amenities include re-configuration Fanno Creek House © Jack Park Q 12420 127th Avenue of existing sports fields and the addition of 13335 Hall Boulevard R; a restroom,interpretive shelter,natural play Improvements at this future community facility Construction projects include a trail connection r area,community gardens and trails. include upgrading or re-paving parking areas, with a bridge over Krueger Creek to link both installing trees and landscaping,bicycle racks sections of the park.A small playground and and site signage. community gardens are also planned. Page 4 Page 5 City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter RULES of the ROAD: Can't Get to the library is Closed l WHEN INDEPENDENCE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFLICT Library? on Chursdays - After pleading"not guilty" agreed. Jim told me that he had already Do you like to read,watch Shelf Arler Lmif e and appearing for trial the elderlyreturned his license to the DMV. DVDs,listen to recorded pp g � books or music CDs but can't News from the Tigard Library 13500 5W Hall Blvd.defendant—I'll call him Jim—politely This decision was clearly difficult announced when his case was calledfor Jim.In our auto-centered culture, get to the library because you All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted. are homebound?The library's that he wanted to change his plea to many older drivers depend on their "no contest."He explained that he Friendly Visitor program will p cars to shop, socialize and make Jim Gill's Family Room Tour Twilight Txting had seen the officer's videotape of the bring library materials to you. Vegan Thanksgiving Feast p appointments.Their car can be a Wednesday,November 7 17 p.m.I All Ages Monday,November 5 14:30-7 p.m.I Grades 6 and up gan g g incident and decided that he had no potent symbol of independence. Monday,November 12 7-8:30 p.m. defense to the charge of failing to bWe re Here For You Cheer early literacy with Whether you're a Twihard or Twihater, g g obey Nevertheless,600,000 drivers in the This service is available to award-winning author and Team Edward or Team Jacob,come This Thanksgiving holiday feast echoes a red light.The video showed that he U.S. stop driving every year due totradition et uses only wholesome had stopped at the light,as re required b Tigard-area residents who are musician Jim Gill. Music watch the first movie based on the Twilight ,y y ppq y declining health. confined to their home or care and play have never saga series and bring your phone to text animal-free ingredients.Blending Oregon's rules of the road,but made with whth practical information, a right turn without first yielding the Fortunately,Jim chose the safer facility because of an illness or been so fun.We'll have a comments that will appear on-screen. P g ge alternative to driving with failing disability.The program also serves clappmg'jumping, dancing Portland vegan cookbook author/ right of way to an approachingcar.The instructor David Gabbe will other driver braked hard and narrowlyvision.According to a Canadian those who can no longer drive or good time.Be ready to move to the groove! Election Returns demonstrate recipe preparations and avoided a collision. "I just didn't see study,intervention by doctors may find transportation to the library. Tuesday,November 615-9 p.m. provide samples of a number of her,"Jim admitted. be the most effective way to catch Mega Craft Workshop Watch history in the making as the election vegan Thanksgiving dishes.All recipes the attention of drivers with physical Sunday,November 25 1:30-4 p.m. All Ages returns roll in. Stopg g g p This sequence of events isn't impairments that may affect their Nl � � are cholesterol-and gluten-free and unusual in traffic court,but this Create fused glass art with Rae Campbell, by to find out who ! lcontain no white sugar or white flour. driving ability. By law,doctors in one-of-kind jewelr and much more.Make won,who lost and particular defendant was accompanied Canada are required to send warningslY Sponsored by Friend of the Tigard Libraryll by his adult son.Even though Jim to drivers who develop such conditions. gifts for friends which races are too O en o ed ood health and his record and family...and close to call. � 1 y g For those who received warnings,theourself!There's no Areflected a safe driving career,his son Y r Native American Flute study showed an impressive reduction ,. ,�had urged him to talk to his eye doctor age limit on Holocaust Demonstration of about 45 percent in the annual rateafter receiving the ticket.The doctor creativity.Adults, Remembrance— �? Sunday,November 18 1-2 p.m. of crashes mvolving m)urtes. turn our inspiration found that Jim's impaired peripheral Y p 74th Anniversary The Native American flute is thought to vision had grown worse since his last into art. Kids,make of Kristallnaeht date back more than 6,000 years.Nancy examination. She recommended that BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN a construction pit stop at the LEGO'table. Friday,November 9 17-8:30 p.m. Teens and Adults and Rob Downie will demonstrate a he stop driving,and his family strongly TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT Contact a Friendly Visitor Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Libray (not recommended for young children) variety of different Native American Today! Local Holocaust survivors Les and Eva flutes and explain their history and Our Friendly Visitors live Paper Crafts for Adults Aigner will talk about their experiences significance to the Native American up to their name.They want to in Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration culture.Afterward Conquer Winter Driving Saturday,November 17�2-3:30 p.m. >see the flutes"up close camps during World War 11.Kristallnacht, and personal." or listen to and will select items know what you like to read,view the first mass Nazi assault on German Now Triumph over winter driving shoulder may create a hazard for other Books can transform us in many ways. challenges by planning ahead!Tigard drivers and if your vehicle obstructs Nou can transform a used book into a Sponsored by Friend of the Tigard Library according to your preferences, y and Austrian Jewish citizens,victimized police advise drivers to carry chains traffic in any way,it could be towed. then deliver them to our door unique holiday ornament created from its y thousands.Many historians believe Ever Child Read to Read and emergency supplies + Why. Because police have and take them back when you're pages. Supplies and instruction provided. Kristallnacht was the first major event Fun forParentsand[hlldrenWorkshop (blanket,water,flares, an obligation to protect life finished. Sponsored b Friends o the Tigard Librax etc.)in preparation for .' ' t and property by keeping the p y f 8 .Y signaling the Holocaust. Saturday,November 10�10-11:30 a.m. unexpected winter drivingroads clear(including traffic We have several friendly Puett Room I For Parents and Children Ages 2-5 ............. / volunteers just waiting for hazards like snow. J` I shoulders) so that other Would you like to know more about how o someone to visit both English or World War II Newspaper Display vehicles can keep movie g ' to prepare your child for In the event that your p g Sunday,November 4-Saturday,December 8 V Library 2nd Floor Spanish-speaking clients. school success?Sin read vehicle does get stuck, ---- - Any vehicle left in the right- g, of-way could create a hazard. Stop by the library to view a special collection of front and play while you learn how try to move it completely Y Interested? pages from The Oregonian during World War II.These to help your child get ready off the roadway and engage the A citation and a tow fee usually If you're interested,contact volumes cover world events from December 1941 to - to read.Bring your little one! vehicle's emergency flashers while you call accompany police tows,increasing the librarian Ann-Marie Anderson at September 1945.We encourage you to browse through the Registration required. for a tow.Do not abandon your car in the inconvenience to motorists.It pays to 503-718-2650. newspapers to look for news events that may evoke memories Please call the Children's Desk traffic right-of-way!Vehicles left on the plan ahead. from our famil y y's histor 0 y at 503-718-2656 to register. Page www.tigard-or.gov-503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE November2012 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Page City of Tigard PRSRT STD Got Leaves?We Can Help 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Leaf Disposal&Food Drive Tigard,OR 97223 PAID ` 503-718-2476 Portland,OR Have falling autumn leaves taken over your lawn or sidewalk?Then Permit No 2528 mark your calendar for the tenth annual free Leaf Disposal and Food Drive.Tigard residents are encouraged to drop off leaves and donate non-perishable food items at the event,held at Cook Park,at the end of 92nd Avenue POSTAL CUSTOMER just off of Durham Road near Tigard High School. Drop off leaves and food items between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on any of the following days: Saturday, November 10 Saturday, November 17 Saturday, December 1 Saturday, December 8 Election Day: ► Tuesday,November 6 Leaves can be loose or bagged.We will accept plastic bags,but paper bags are preferred. City Hall Closures: ► November 12:Veterans Day(observed) (Library will be open) Your donation of non-perishable food items ► November 22:Thanksgiving Day will be forwarded to Tigard's St.Vincent de Paul food distribution facility. City Council Meetings: For more information,contact Wastewater ► November 13,20,27 @ 6:30 p.m. Operations Supervisor Rob Block at 503-718-2607 Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) and are open to or rob@tigard-orgov. the public.Council agendas are available online at www..tigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or Cathy@tigard-orgov. Concerned About Crime? Thanksgiving In times of economic stress,concerns Outdoor... Garbage Collection increase about the possibility of rising • Shrubs are trimmed and landscaping Schedule crime in the community.Making your home styled prevent hiding safer doesn't necessarily mean installing tyeto p g spots Pride Disposal does not • Functioning lights illuminate all provide garbage collection on expensive security systems. Fortunately, exterior doors Thanksgiving Day;service will there are basic ways to help protect your home from crime.An important first-step • House numbers are clearly visible so resume the following day.For the towards effective home security is to take a all the right people can find you week collection .November 1on will occur Friday, Thursday riday,and closer look at your home: • Bicycles,yard equipment and other Friday collection will take place Indoor... valuables are stored and secured out Saturday. Normal service will • All doors are locked at night and of sight resume the following Monday. every time the home is unoccupied When you're gone... Waste Management does • Use timers to give the illusion that the provide garbage collection on • Doors are solid hardwood or metal- clad home is occupied when you're away Thanksgiving. Service will be provided on your regularly- • Exterior doors have a peephole or • Newspapers or other materials are scheduled pickup day. window allowing a view of who is at picked up from the driveway the door (Note:Police suggest "talking" • Tell a trusted neighbor when you plan Questions Contact your hauler:regarding holiday through a locked door rather than opening it to be away for an extended.period pickup. for strangers including solicitors) • Locks,lights and common sense are ✓ Pride Disposal • Deadbolts are installed on all doors the best defense against crime 503-625-6177 leading to the outside—even the ✓ Waste Management garage 503-249-8078