11/01/2014 Cityscape City of Tigard's Official Newsleuer
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Mayor's Corner Tigard Downtown Alliance Lands $52,000 Grant
Your ballots are due on Nov 4.Please Benches,Banners and Bike Racks to Welcome Visitors Downtown
vote!You will be electing two City Council The Tigard Downtown grant required a match of local
candidates and multiple state and federal Alliance (TDA),a non-profit resources.Working with the
officials,plus voting on state ballot measures group representing the City of Tigard,the TDA
and a county vehicle registration fee. interests of a wide was able to leverage the
This fee would be$30 per vehicle and range of stakeholders TDA upcoming investment in
$17 per motorcycle each year.The cities of interested in downtown gateway art
Washington County would split 40 percent revitalizing and infrastructure,LED
of the total collected,which is estimated to Downtown Tigard, lighting and other visitor
be around$800,000 per year for Tigard.The has been awarded a grant focused amenities as part of the
county portion is required to be used for to fund streetscape amenities to $2 million Main Street Green Street
street maintenance only.The cities'portion enhance the experience of visitors to streetscape improvement.
is required to be used for transportation Downtown.
infrastructure. Opportunity for Change
The city council would then decide This grant will fund the Each of these improvements
on how to use this money with examples addition of: is an opportunity to change the
being: additional sidewalks,new roadways or At least 12 decorative bike racks way visitors think about and
intersection improvements,or reducing our interact with Downtown Tigard.
current street maintenance fee.Whether you Nine additional benches TDA Board Chair Steve DeAngelo
feel voting is a right or a responsibility,the 10 hanging metal believes successful
democratic process works best when we have baskets filled with downtowns come
the majority of the electorate involved. decorative glass, about through
I am honored to have been elected to serve illuminated at night the synergies,
on the Oregon Mayors Association Board of Two bike tune-up collaboration and
Directors for the years 2015 and 2016. stations including partnership of a
My next"Fireside Chat with the Mayor"is an air pump and strong downtown
on Thursday,Nov 6,from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tools organization,a
at Symposium Coffee 12345 SW Main St. supportive city and an engaged
� 20 two-sided reusable banners chamber of commerce.Tigard has
My November quote of the month is by promoting Downtown all three,and positive change is
Charles Simmons,"Nevergo backward.Attempt, This grant opportunity was coming for Downtown Tigard,its
and do it with allyour might. Determination is brought to the TDA's attention by visitors and community members.
power." Debi Mollahan,chief executive
To learn more,contact Debi
officer of the Tigard Area Chamber Mollahan at the Tigard Chamber
of Commerce.The Washington of Commerce at 503-639-1656 or
John L.Cook,Mayor County Visitors Association debi@tigardchamber.org.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK,GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD
ACity of Tigard
You Are invited Imagine Tigard... Ice Cream Listening Sessions
Main Street Green Street ..."The most walkable community Residents Meet with City
Ribbon Cutting in the Pacific Northwest where
people of all ages and abilities Staff in the Community
Construction on Main Street is enjoy healthy and interconnected
just about complete. The southern lives."
half of Main Street in Downtown
During the last few months more
Tigard—from Pacific �f 'i
Highway/99W than 700 people have told us what ^`to the railroad they think of this proposed vision
for our city,most with enthusiasm
crossing—has �
been rebuilt. for the possibilities.Ideas for walking
connections and destinations have G L
Sidewalks and
pedestrian been shared via email,on chalkboards, A
at back-to-school events and via text
improvements
were made and while eating ice cream! Staff members from the city set
the colored-concrete The City Council will consider up an ice cream cart at the corner
medallion at the intersection of Tigard all of your comments and feedback of SW North Dakota Street and
and Main Streets was constructed. during their workshop meeting on SW 95th Avenue on Oct. 13,to
The city would like to thank all Tuesday,Nov 18.The meeting starts share free ice cream and discuss the
the downtown businesses who worked at 6:30 p.m.and you are welcome to city's strategic vision to become a
through nine months of construction come and hear the discussion.The City walkable,interconnected city.
and the shoppers who have continued Council will consider formal adoption The event attracted more
to support the downtown businesses. the strategic plan vision at their than 100 residents from the
business meeting on Tuesday,Nov 25,
A ribbon cuttingceremony to neighborhood,including dozens
y at 7:30 p.m. o expressed ressed interest in more
showcase the new Downtown is p
planned for 10 a.m.on Thursday, Visit avavwtigard-orgov/Strateg0lan sidewalks and better access to local
Nov 13,at the intersection of Tigard or call the strategic plan hotline at 503- parks and trails.
and Main Streets.Everyone is invited. 718-2402 and let us know what you
think. Walkability Survey
Several neighbors also took
Pedestrians and Cyclists Have a Voice a survey on walkabiliry in the
The city is looking for walking and cycling. neighborhood using a cellphone-
volunteers to serve on the Help city staff based application called Texitzen.
Pedestrian and Bicyclist understand the needs of walkers This was the fifth such ice cream
Subcommittee.The and cyclists who travel in and event in Tigard neighborhoods this
subcommittee provides advice around Tigard. fall.The outreach marked the city's
and guidance on issues affecting first attempt at gathering public
pedestrians and cyclists and Subcommittee meetings input literally in the streets,and the
promotes walking and cycling are open to the public and are model proved successful.
as a form of recreation and held on the third Thursday of
the month from 5-6:30 p.m.in The ice cream cart may well
transportation. make more
the Red Rock Creek conference appearances in 2015.
Subcommittee's tasks: room at City Hall(13125 SW
Hall Blvd.). Survey Says...
Identify and prioritize Results from the text survey are
projects to address gaps If you are interested in Y
and key connections in the serving on the subcommittee available on the Textizen web site at
city's pedestrian and bicycle or would like more information h#ps://texti�en.com/j�olls/450.
transportation system. about the subcommittees duties,
contact staff liaison and Sr.
Provide input on project Project Engineer Mike McCarthy at
design and planning issues related to 503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard orgov.
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Cityscape Newsletter A
Leaf Disposal and Food Drive River Terrace:
Tigard residents are encouraged Community Plan Adoption
to drop off leaves and donate Three Good Reasons The River Terrace Community Plan will
non-perishable food items at the to Participate: guide development and investment in River
12th annual free Leaf Disposal and Terrace over the next several decades as the area
Food Drive.The event will be held Prevent flooding f t transitions from rural to urban development
at Cook Park,at the end of 92nd the responsibility of the to accommodate needed housing in the region.
Avenue just off of Durham Road abutting property owners The plan is the result of many years of analysis
near Tigard High School. to keep catch basins in and visioning by the community working with
Residents can drop off leaves front of their property the city,Washington County and numerous
clear of leaves and debris. partner agencies.
and food items between 9 a.m. and p g
3 p.m. on any of the following days: During heavy rains,
leaves that collect or are The Plans
Saturday,Nov 15 deposited on city roadways The River Terrace community planning
accumulate and clog storm
Saturday,Nov 22 drains. Standing water and process has generated several documents that
fall into one of three categories:
flooding can result,creating
Saturday,Dec. 6 a hazard for motorists and Infrastructure Master Plans for parks,
Saturday,Dec. 13 pedestrians. water,storm and sanitary sewer
Recycle—Leaves brought River Terrace Community Plan and Map
Leaves can be loose or bagged. to the disposal event don't that designate zoning
While we accept plastic bags,paper end up in the landfill. Implementation Documents (including an
bags are preferred. Instead they will be infrastructure funding strategy)
A donation of two non- recycled into garden mulch. Several of these documents are scheduled
perishable food items is Help those in need—In for public hearings and votes in November and
recommended.Donations will be conjunction with the leaf December.
forwarded to Tigard's St.Vincent de disposal event,non-
Paul food distribution facility. perishable food items will Your Opportunity to Comment
For more information,contact be collected for Tigard's The Planning Commission and City
Wastewater Operations Supervisor St.Vincent de Paul food Council will hold public hearings to consider a
Theresa Reynolds at 503-718-2704 distribution facility. comprehensive plan amendment to adopt:
or theresa@tigard-orgov.
The River Terrace Community Plan
r Thanks! Comprehensive Plan land use designations
The city thanks everyone for doing their part to cleanup leaves and to help local families in need —7 Natural Resource Maps
River Terrace addendum to the city's
Transportation System Plan.
72nd Avenue Improvements Nearing Completion Hearing Dates
After a three-weekimproving travel Planning Commission Public Hearing:
closure of 72nd Avenue, times for motorists. Monday,Nov 17,7 p.m.,Town Hall,
the road has reopened.A Construction on 72nd 13125 SW Hall
section of 72nd Avenue Avenue is scheduled City Council Public Hearing:Tuesday,
just south of Dartmouth to be complete in late December,Dec. 16,6:30 p.m.,Town Hall,
Street has been improved November 2014. 13125 SW Hall
to include sidewalks, For more
bike lanes and street information,contact Find Out More
trees.The four-way stop Project Manager Steve
at 72nd Avenue and � g See what is planned for Tigard's newest
Schalk at 503-718-2470 neighborhoods at ivzvay.riverterracetigard.com,or call
Dartmouth Street has or steves@tigard-orgov. Susan Shanks at 503-718-2454.
been replaced with signals,
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City of Tigard
Local Artist Transforms
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safer lane Changes on Freeways Fanno Creek Trail into
By Judge Michael O'Brien
The rules for lane changes on Lane changes are the most Concrete Canvas
Oregon freeways are simple enough on dangerous near on—and off—ramps, Tigard's newest commissioned work of
paper.In fact,only two where drivers maneuver public art was created by acclaimed Pacific
sections of the Rules of to exit or enter the main Northwest graffiti artist Ashley Montague.
the Road deal directly travel lanes.Entering His new work can be found along recently
with lane usage: drivers are speeding up completed
Basic courtesyhelp
Failure to drive within a can P as exiting drivers slow section of
us all reach our down,creating potential Fanno Creek
lane(ORS 811.370): destinations safely. Trail just
Requires drivers to y merging conflicts during ,J r
heavy traffic. northwest of
stay"as nearly as
practicable entirely In my own the downtown
within a single lane" experience,l have between Main
and to avoid lane changes"until the noticed that many freeway drivers Street and Grant
driver has first made certain that the constantly fine-tune distances between Avenue.
movement can be made with safety." themselves and the vehicle ahead of Montague's
The best way to ensure a safe lane them.This practice is both wise and original design
change is a glance at the rear-view necessary to avoid following too closely. covers a 100-
mirrors and a"head check"to make Yet some drivers clearly make these foot by 4-foot concrete retaining wall.The
sure no vehicles are in the blind adjustments to discourage lane changes texture and design of the raw concrete
spots.The presumptive fine for this that might require them to slow down presented a special challenge.The material
violation is$260. a bit.A few even act as if that space is unfinished concrete in 6-foot sections,
Unlanful or unsignaled change of lane were their personal property,resulting in only two feet high in some places.The
(ORS 811.375):Drivers are required road-rage incidents. short,rough panels dictated the geometry
to make sure that a lane change can Merging at interchanges is and certain design elements.Montague
"be made with reasonable safety" challenging during heavy traffic, learned through early experimentation that
and signal for at least 100 feet before requiring constant"negotiation"with creating fine detail on this type of surface
changing lanes.Violations carry a other drivers to reduce conflicts and is tricky.
presumptive fine of $110. promote smooth traffic flow.Allowing For hikers,bikers and skateboarders
Drivers complying with these rules, other drivers to claim part of the space passing by the mural appears to be in
along with a good measure of common in front of you is a basic courtesy that motion.The swirling black and white vortex
sense,can avoid conflicts and collisions can help us all reach our destinations echoes the pattern of the racing world's
with other vehicles. safely. checkered flag.Ashley's strong,geometric
designs are punctuated by colorful flowers
and plants.
Contacting Family in an Emergency Montague's creation represents Tigard's
first public art commission using aerosol
Your family may not be together To help you get started,visit the art.
when disaster strikes,so it is preparedness planning web site Those who want to view the city's
important to plan in http:llmww..readygov/sites/ newest piece of public art can walk,bike
advance.Make sure 4�ve default/files/documents/ or skate from the trailhead located on
your family members files/Family— Main Street,near Rudy's Barber Shop.The
know how you will Ready Emegency—Plan pdf. artwork is a few hundred feet down the trail
get in contact with You can print out an after crossing underneath Pacific Highway.
each other,where you Prepare.Plan.Stay Informed. ® emergency contact
will go and what you card.Fill out the See more of Ashley Montague's
creations on his website: eardrums4eyelids.com.
will do before an emergency card and give one to each
occurs. member of your family.
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Library is Closed
Shelf Lmife
on Chursdays
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.
Middle Eastern Music: DIY Decorative Paper Crafts
International Games Weekend The Brothers of the Baladi Saturday,Nov.2212-4p.m.
Saturday,Nov.15 and Sunday,Nov.16 Tuesday,Nov.18 7-8:30 p.m. Make some easy decorative paper crafts for
All day I Young Adult Room I All ages
Enjoy a blend of exotic world rhythms your home or for gifts. Create decoupage
Games are taking over the library! and sounds with familiar grooves from the block ornaments,colorful glass magnets
Bring your friends and play it up with Grammy-nominated quartet Brothers of and/or weave 3-D pieces with magazines,
self-service board games,card games the Baladi. maps,newspapers,comic book pages and
and more.
Generously sponsored by more.
Friends of the Tigard Library
Mega Crafts Workshop
Angel Ocasio Presents: Sunday,Nov.30 2-4 p.m.I All ages
m
Komedy 4 da Kids
Come one,come all,
Tuesday,Nov.4 to our annual crafting
6:30-7:30 p.m. I All ages extravaganza!Projects
Experience an interactive will abound for all
A Soldier's Images of the show full of hilarious antics. ages,from cards and
Vietnam War decorations to crafts
Monday,Nov.10 7-8:30 p.m. suitable for gift giving.
Combat correspondent Karl Karl aard will Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
p g Sunday,Nov.2 1:30-2:30 p.m. Generously sponsored by
share photographs,stories and artifacts Friends of the Tigard Library
from the Vietnam War. Celebrate and remember loved ones
who have passed on.Listen to stories,
iPad Apps&Little Kids make mini altars and skeleton puppets, Fly Gals'
Saturday,Nov.15 10:30 a.m.—Noon decorate sugar skulls and make tissue paper Women Pilots in World War ll
Puett Room I For parents and children ages 2-6 marigolds.Enjoy hot cocoa and pan de Wednesday,Nov.5 7-8:30 p.m.
muerto,too!
This workshop will Author and speaker Sig Unander,
give an overview Jr.tells the fascinating story of
of current research + Holocaust Remembrance
of Kristallnacht the Women Air Force Service
about children and Pilots (WASP) through rare period
touch screen devices, Sunday,Nov.9 2-3:30 P.M. Teens and Adults
photographs and individual pilot
along with some guidelines for identifying Local Holocaust survivors speak about profiles.
the best apps out there.Preloaded their experiences under Nazi persecution Generously sponsored by
iPads will be available for testing apps. during WWII.
Registration required.Please call the Friends of the Tigard Library
Presented in partnershp with the
Children's Desk at 503-718-2656 to register. Oregon Holocaust Resource Center
-. AV"
F.
World War II Newspaper Display
Sunday,Nov.9—Tuesday,Dec.9 1 Library 2nd Floor
Examine a special collection of the The Oregonian's front pages from World War
II.Presented to the library by a local family,these volumes cover world events from
December 1941 to September 1945.
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City of Tigard
Remember: " 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Ballots are Due by Nov. 4 Tigard,OR 97223
� 503-639-4171
You still have time.Ballots for the November
general elections are due by 8 p.m.on Tuesday,
Nov 4.Postmarks do not count.You can save a
stamp by dropping off your ballot at the drive-up
ballot box in Tigard's City Hall parking lot. Follow the
signs from the entrance on 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Voter registration closed on Oct. 14,but if
you are registered and did not receive a ballot,call
Washington County Elections, 503-846-5800.
FREE Marijuana Education Forum
»Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
>>Tigard High Commons (9000 SW Durham Road) City Council Meeting Schedule
»For parents,youth and community members
City Council Meetings:
>>Refreshments and door prizes Tuesdays,Nov 18,25 @ 6:30 p.m.
Presented by:
Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open to
the public. Council agendas are available online at www..tigard-orgov/coundl
'aalatinTogether or contact Carol Krager at 503-718-2419 or carolk@tigard-orgov.
(Not sponsored by the City of Tigard)
"Tree for All"at Fanno Creek Join Friends Thanksgiving
The City of Tigard and Friends of Trees are teaming up for a Free Garbage Collection
to plant 1,000 native trees,shrubs and wildflowers at Grant Thanksgiving Schedule
Avenue on the Fanno Creek Trail.This event will focus on
making our brand new section of Dinner Pride Disposal and
Fanno Creek Trail bloom with The Tigard Senior Waste Management will
interesting native plants.The Center is hosting a free provide garbage collection on
event is also part of a regional Thanksgiving Day meal Thanksgiving. Service will be
challenge to install 1 million for the community. provided on your regularly-
trees in one year.Volunteers— Whether you are away scheduled pickup day with no
we need your help! 0—tfib
from family or lack interruption.
WHEN: Saturday,Nov 8 the means to have a
holiday meal,everyone Questions regarding holiday
9 a.m.to 1 P.M. h welcome. pickup?Contact your hauler:
WHERE:In the greenspace on - Pride Disposal:
Grant Avenue between Tigard Dinner will be p
g served on Thanksgiving 503-625-6177
and Johnson Streets in Tigard
Day,Thursday,Nov 27 Waste Management:
WHAT:Plant wildflowers,trees and shrubs from 11 a.m.until 800-808-5901
REGISTRATION: Preferred for groups of three or more 2 p.m.
Dress for the weather;rubber boots are recommended. The Senior Center
Tools and gloves will be provided. is located at 8815 SW
For more information or to register your group,contact Omara Street,just
Environmental Program Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503- off Hall Boulevard in
718-2788 or carla@tigard-or.gov. Tigard.