2013-10 Cityscape City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
CITYSCAPE
Mayor's Corner City Hosts Brownfields Workshops
Fall is upon us;may our usual Indian A brownfield is a piece of land where the presence or potential presence
summer grace us with dry weather of a hazardous substance,pollutant or contaminant complicates the property's
throughout the month. future expansion,development or reuse.The city wants to address this problem,
I want to thank all of the organizers particularly in downtown.This month,two public workshops will be held
and citizens that attended their featuring experts on this topic.Everyone is welcome to attend.
neighborhood National Night Out >-WORKSHOP#1: Wednesday,October9,6:30-7:30p.m.
event.Along with the Assistant Chief Tigard Library Burgess Community Room(13500 SWHall Blvd.)
and Chief of Police,I was able to attend
The City Center Advisory Commission will sponsor this meeting with
over 10 of your outings.Thanks too,for
speakers on the health and quality-of--life benefits stemming from cleaning up
the gracious hospitality you extended to
all of the staff that attended each of your brownfields.They will share a success story from a brownfield clean-up and its
redevelopment into a prosperous business.
gatherings.
Please join me for my next Fireside >WORKSHOP#2: Wednesday,October 23,5:30-7p.m.
Chat with the Mayor on Thursday, RgardArea Chamber of Commerce(12345 SWMain St)
October 3,from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at This workshop includes experts on the"nuts and bolts"of assessing,
Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St. cleaning-up and redeveloping properties that may be contaminated.
On Tuesday,October 29,from 6:30 >FOR MORE INFORMATION:Contact Downtown Redevelopment Manager Sean Farrelly at
to 8:30 p.m.,plan to attend this year's 5Q3-718-2420 or sean@tigard-or.gov or visit www.tigard-orgov/brownfields.
second Tigard Town Hall. See back page
for additional details.
On Thursday,October 31,from Got Leaves?We Can Help
4 to 6 p.m.,downtown merchants will Leaf Disposal&Food Drive
host the popular Trick-or-Treat Main Area residents are encouraged Leaves can be
Street.Bring your family downtown in to drop off leaves and donate non- loose or bagged.We
costume and patronize local businesses perishable food items at the 11th will accept plastic
and receive treats for your children.I have annual free Leaf Disposal and Food bags,but paper bags are
been handing out Halloween candy at Drive.The event will be held at Cook preferred.A donation of
this event for years,and seeing all of the Park,at the end of 92nd Avenue just two non-perishable food items
cute kids and original costumes makes off of Durham Road near Tigard High is recommended.Donations will be
everyone immensely happy! School. forwarded to Tigard's St.Vincent de
My October quote of the month is Residents can drop off leaves and Paul food distribution facility.
from Wayne Gretzky,"You miss 100 percent food items between 9 a.m, and 3 p.m. Questions!
of the shotsyou don't take." on any of the following days:
For more information,contact
DOW[ DUB: Wastewater Operations Supervisor
Sat., November 16 I Sat., November 23 Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or rob@
John L.Cook,Mayor Sat., December 1 Sat., December 14 tigard-orgov.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK,GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD
A& City of
Tigard
Is Public Service For You?
The city is seeking volunteers to serve on four different boards. How do you know which one is
right for you? Consider the following...
Getting to Know You... Tigard Transportation expertise in urban planning or design,
Advisory Committee (TTAC) affordable housing creation or real
• Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or estate development?
making your first foray into public service, Mission:The TTAC advises the City
tell us about yourself!To be considered Council and staff on transportation Interested?Three (3)voting positions
for any of these appointments,you'll need matters within the city. will be filled.Applications must
Time Commitment:Expect to meet be received by 5 p.m.on Monday,
to fill out a Citizen Committee Interest p November 4.If you have questions,
one evening a month for approximately
application. Find one in the City Hall lobby contact Redevelopment Project
two hours,with opportunities to
at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.or on the city's Manager Sean Farrelly at 503-718-2420
participate in additional transportation-
website at www.ti and-or. ov/volunteer. or rean@tigard orgov.
g g specific activities.Appointees serve
• Some positions require the applicant to 3-year terms.
be a resident or business owner within Do You Like... long-range planning, Planning Commission
the Tigard city limits.In other cases, transportation alternatives and their Mission:The Planning Commission
effects upon growth,working with advises the City Council on general land
certain professions must be represented, agencies at all levels of government
use and transportation planning issues,
or excluded,either by state enabling act and bringing realistic advice to City and acts as a hearings body for certain
or local ordinance. Council for consideration? land use applications. Commissioners
Interested?Vacancies will be filled for contribute to the city's Comprehensive
""""""""""""""""."""' general membership (residents) as well Plan,assist in the formulation of
Budget Committee as business/employer representatives. community investment plans,and
Mission:The Budget Committee is Applications must be received by advance cooperative relationships
responsible for deliberating on the 5 p.m. on Monday,October 21.If you within the community.
city's Proposed Budget and sending an have questions about TTAC activities, Time Commitment:Expect to
Approved Budget to the City Council contact Judith Gray at 503-718-2557 or meet up to two evenings per month
for adoption.They meet quarterly to juditb@tigard-orgou for approximately two hours.
receive financial updates from the city Commissioners serve a 4-year term.
..... .................... . .............
staff.
CityCenter Advisory If You Like... guiding land use and
Time Commitment:Expect to meet Commission (CCAC) development at the city level,applying
six times throughout the year with the Mission:The CCAC advises the City and interpreting municipal code to real
majority of those being in April/May. Center Development Agency on urban proposals,or if you have a background
Appointees serve a 3-year term. renewal projects in downtown. or interest in planning,engineering or
Do You Like... number crunching law.
Time Commitment:Approximately
and finding solutions to financial Interested?Two (2)voting positions
challenges? two hours each month,with an hour will be filled.Applications must
per month to review material.Voting
Interested?Two (2)vacant positions positions serve a 3-year term. be received by 5 p.m.on Monday,
will be filled.Applications must be October 21.If you have questions
received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Do You Like... finding innovative about the Planning Commission,
October 24.For more information Ways to improve downtown Tigard contact Tom McGuire at 503-718-2490
as a place to live,work,and play; or tomm@tigard-orgov.
about the Budget Committee,contact
Toby LaFrance at 503-718-2406 or forging public/private partnerships;
to ardor. ov. advancing urban renewal and economic
tob
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News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted.
Guitarist John Twist Jazz at the Turn of the 2011 Century Motion Magic Presents:
Tuesday,October 22 17-8:30 p.m. Wednesday,October 2 17-8 p.m. "Cirque Du Libre"
John Twist performs original B r 2jazzguitars will play selected pieces Tuesday,October 116:30-7:30 p.m.I All ages
songs and instrumentals on 6- r ft 0,, �� from the first decade of the 20th Enjoy traditional and original stories told
and 12-string guitars,banjo andcentury,including ragtime,the blues through circus theater with acrobatic
mandolin. His music combines 41 and the swinging jazz sounds of the big clowns and more!
Celtic,folk,Appalachian,blues, bands.
gypsy and pop. Diabetic Meal Planning
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Monday,October 14 7-8:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard I a'brary
Author Visit: Ray Pitz A diabetes meal plan provides guidelines
Teen Read Week Tualatin Valley Fire&Rescue for what kinds of food and how much to
Seek the Unknown @ the Library Tuesday,October 29 7-8 p.m. eat at meals and snack times. Chef Perry of
Sunday,October 13-Saturday,October 19 Portland-area journalist Hautemealz.com will explain how a good
Celebrate books written for,by and about Ray Pitz will discussTv4k meal plan should fit your schedule and
teens. Spread the word about your love of his new book about the eating habits.
teen lit.Stop by the Young Adult Room history of Washington County's Tualatin Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard library
during Teen Read Week and pick up a Valley Fire&Rescue.Books will be
FIFE BOOK!Read the book,leave it in a available for sale and signing. Book Lovers Alert
creative place for another reader to discover
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!
and take a photo to document the spot.
From Friday through Sunday,October
Cruising to 65 25-27,the Burgess Community Room
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Tuesday,October 15 17-8:30 p.m. of the Tigard Public Library will boast
Sunday,October 2711:30-2:J.i.a , 2nd Floor Conference Room a bonanza of books when the Friends
Puett Room I All Ages Medicare starts at 65 whether or not of the Tigard Library hold their semi-
Let's celebrate and remember loved ones you work or receive Social Security. annual book sale.
who have passed on by making mini altars Find out how Medicare will affect
and skeleton puppets,decorating sugar On Friday,October 25,and
p pp $ g you. Counselors from the Senior Saturday,October 26,from 9 a.m. to
skulls,and making tissue paper marigolds. Health Insurance Benefits Assistance 5 p.m.you can find good buys and the
Enjoy hot cocoa and pan de muerto,too. (SHIBA)program will explain best selection of books,DVDs,CDs
Domingo,27 de Octubre I de 1:30 a 2:30 p.m. the importance of signing up for and some unique items.To sweeten
Sala Puett I Para todas las edades Medicare. the deal,debit and credit cards will be
Celebremos y recordemos `�' Zombie Underground accepted.
a nuestros seres queridos Wednesday,October 16 5-7 p.m. The Sunday bag sale from
que han fallecido haciendo L Teens in grades 6 and up 11 a.m.-3 p.m.will offer even bigger
altares pecluenos y marionetas Rise from the grave and join the deals..Fill a grocery sack with valuable
de esqueletos,decorando world of zombies!Make costumes items for only$2.The Friends use the
calaveras de azucar y ]" from recycled clothes,try out profits from the sale to support library
haciendo flores de papel de iLJ makeup effects,enjoy a game programs,buy books and assist the
seda.Disfrutaremos tambien v of eyeball mini-golf and make a library with other needs.
con chocolate caliente y pan yl grotesque undead doll while watching
de muerto. ., a PG-13 film based on the book �"A&"k,
Wlarm Bodies by Isaac Marion. Sam
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Do you have a question POSTAL CUSTOMER
for City Council or comments ,
you'd like to share?Then plan on
attending a community town hall
on October 29. City Center Development Agency/Council Meeting:
At 6:30 p.m.,the Mayor will share a few brief ► Tues.,October 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
opening remarks and then introduce each City City Council Business Meetings:
Councilor and provide residents with the opportunity ► Tues.,October 8,22 1 Study Session begins @ 6:30 p.m.
to visit individually on any issue. Council will present Business Meeting begins @ 7:30 p.m.
an overview of what's happened and what's planned
for downtown Tigard. City Council Workshop Meeting:
At the end of the meeting,the Mayor will open ► Tues.,October 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
the floor to participants for an open mic session for Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) and are
your comments or questions.The town hall concludes open to the public. Council agendas are available online at
at 8:30 p.m.We hope you will attend! svzviv.tigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410
or catby@tigard-orgov.
Caring Closet's Fall Trick or Tigard Halloween Canine
Can and Bottle Drive Treat Farmers Costume Contest
On Wednesday,October 23 on Main Market Still
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.,drive-up Street OFour four-legged pal has been
pen waiting for this all year! Guaranteed to be
and drop-off your empty redeemable Thursday, The Farmers more fun than chewing a brand new
cans and bottles at the Grocery Outlet October 31 g u P
located on Pacific Hwy.The proceeds 4 to 6 p.m. Market is open slipper or snatching a sandwich from the
every Sunday kitchen counter—it's the Tigard Dog Park
will provide much-needed funding for Tigard Kids from 9 a.m.to Committee's annual Halloween Canine
the Caring Closet's mission to provide and Parents... 2 p.m.until the Costume Contest.
clothing,shoes and necessities to local Look for merchants
school children in need.The Caring flying an orange end of October WHEN:Saturday,October 26,
balloon! (at the corner of registration begins at 10:30 a.m.,
Closet served over 1,500 students last � �
(They've got candy!) Hall Blvd. and
year through faculty referrals. judging at 11 a.m.
Burnham St.).
Visit wwwfacebook.coat/ttsdcaringcloret Questions? WHERE:Potso Dog Park
Please contact the More than on Wall St., ust off Hunziker St.
for an expanded list of participating Tigard Chamber of 40 vendors ( ) )
schools and businesses and their drop- Commerce at Start planning your canine companion's
off times. 503-639-1656. are waiting to bring you costume today.Human escorts are welcome
Another Way You Can Help fresh produce, to dress up too!A celebrity panel of judges
Donations of hygiene items and yummy fruit, will be on hand to award prizes for the best
gently-used clothing and bedding are big beautiful costumes.All participants will be eligible
welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays flower bouquets, for great raffle prizes!
between 10 a.m.and 4 p.m. at the y > delicious food
Caring Closet office located at Tigardand more! For more information on Tigard dogparks,visit the city r
High School(9000 SW Durham Rd.). website at wwwtigard-orgov/parks.