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Mayor John L.Cook
To support the city's strategic efforts to pro- Welcome to summer in Tigard. Most
mote walking and its popular trail network, road paving projects start in July,
the Tigard Police Department is revitaliz- ! so please drive safely around the
ing its bicycle patrol team.The patrol construction sites.
team's goal is to enhance the safety
of citizens on the trails throughout ! Speaking of roads,a routine state
the city. inspection found the North Dakota
Bridge was in poor condition. Based
In years past,Tigard police had a num- on the assessment,the city took the
ber of patrol bikes and certified riders, precaution of closing the bridge to all
but no formal team. With the city's vehicle traffic effective June 1.
new Strategic Plan as a motivator, We are working with our engineers
bike patrol officers have been Iden- �I to expedite temporary repairs.
tified and trained, and the police
}_ The contractor starts July 6,with a
bicycles are ready to ride. reopening planned in August.
The bicycle patrol team will only be If you do not have plans for the Fourth
deployed when adequate staffing of July, head to Tigard High School
levels permit. The bicycle patrol for the Old Fashioned Fourth of July
is not meant to supplant day-to- en Celebration. Gates o at 6 .m.
day patrol operations, but rather p p
address safety and the impor- with fireworks at dusk.
Officer Brian Orth gets ready for bike patrols
tance of a police presence on on the Fanno Creek Trail.The Tigard Police Want to meet the mayor or one of
Tigard's trail network. Department will begin patrols in July. your councilors? Bring your family and
See BIKE PATROL > Page 4 join us for a Council Cookout on July 7,
at Summerlake Park,from 6 to 8 p.m.
Please join me for my next Fireside
Chat with the Mayor with my special
Table of Contents guest, Division Chief Al Kennedy
from Tualatin Valley Fire& Rescue,
Summer Paving Schedule.........................2 National Night Out...................................6 on July 9,from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
City Budget Approved..............................2 Dog Park Relocation.................................6 Symposium Coffee.
Shelf Life.................................................. .3 Community Center Proposal....................6
Rules of the Road.....................................4 Expert Speaks on Tigard's Vision..............7 Quote of the month by Thomas Paine:
Council Cookout.......................................4 July Fourth Celebration............................7 "Those who expect to reap the blessings
Tigard's Newest Neighborhood...............S City Meetings,Events...............................8 of freedom, must, like men, undergo
the fatigue of supporting it."
Project Wins State Award ........................5 Emergency Preparedness........................8
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John L.Cook I Marland Henderson I Jason Snider I Marc Woodard I John Goodhouse
Budget will Maintain
Services and Address
Parks, Library Needs
At its June 9 meeting,the
City Council adopted Tigard's
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2015-16 budget.
The plan will keep city services
mostly unchanged from the
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previous fiscal year, but provides
a fiscal framework to improve city
parks and add more sidewalks
long term. Such changes will
support city's long-term
Summer Paving Schedule stra egcthe effortstobecomeaand
more walk-friendly community.
The adopted $194 million budget
Summertime weather makes for ideal paving conditions. Paving is done on roads allocates$146 million to funding
with severe cracks and potholes and on busy streets where the road surface is city services, handling debt and
subjected to the daily pressure of thousands of vehicles. paying for improvements like
The process involves the application of a couple inches of new pavement to the roads and the water system.
existing street. This restores the structural strength of the roadway. A quarter of the budget is
While the city tries to minimize the impact of this work on citizens and businesses, reserved for future expenditures.
some disruption is inevitable. If you live or work along these routes, you will be The reserves remain available if
notified about the work in advance. needed, but are not intended to
be used during the fiscal year.
On the day work is scheduled, vehicles and other objects will need to be cleared
from the street. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes while paving work is The council adopted the budget
in progress. blueprint approved by the city's
Budget Committee May 4.
The streets listed below will be paved this summer: The adopted budget also sets
up later council discussions to
STREET BEGIN/END LOCATION examine a new way to support
Walnut Street Pacific Highway/99W to Tiedeman Avenue parks,through a fee to all
residents and businesses.
Grant Street Walnut Street to McKenzie Street
This utility-fee method would
North Dakota Street 121st Avenue to Springwood Drive enable the city to allocate
North Dakota Street Gallo Avenue to 115th Avenue general tax dollars that had
funded parks to be used to
Springwood Drive Scholls Ferry Road to 121st Avenue support other needs, including
Nimbus Avenue Scholls Ferry Road to end police and library services.
Pending the outcome of the Wash-
92nd Avenue Durham Road to Waverly Drive ington County Cooperative Library
Service(WCCLS) levy this fall,the
The city will also apply a sealant to cracks in the road surface of about 15 miles of city Tigard Public Library could reopen
streets.This work usually does not involve street closures and will be managed to for service on Thursdays.
reduce traffic delays.
For more information on the
For more information visit www.tigard-or.gov/paving. To contact city staff, call budget and city finances, visit the
the paving project hotline at 503-718-2760 or Project Manager Mike McCarthy at city's website at www.tigard-or.
503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard-or.gov. gov/budget.
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Newsftom the Tigard Public Library
Eric Herman and
°k Puppy Dog Dave
Tue.,July 7 • 3-4 p.m. • Kids
Shelf Life Enjoy the comedy and creativity
of Eric Herman's outrageously fun
songs firsthand.
Introduction to Paper Quilling
Mon.,July 20 • 6-8 p.m. •
fAdults and teens
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. . . Learn the medieval art of shaping
and arranging strips of colorful
H1StOr1C ain StrEEt paper to make beautiful art
with local artist Jenna Lechner.
Walking cfours REGISTRATION REQUIRED,
beginning Monday,July 6. Call the
Sun.,July 19 • 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reference Desk at 503-718-2517.
d Tigard Area Farmers Market(8777 SW Burnham St.) Generously sponsored by Friends of the
Put on your walking shoes and explore the history of Tigard Library
Main Street.
Super Spies Forensic Workshop
Wed.,July 8 • 11–noon • Ages
Spring into Summer Get Your Kicks on Route 66 5 and up
Celebrate with Chicamarimba Fri.,July 17 • 7-8:30 p.m. Collect forensic evidence—from
Wed.,July 1 • 7-8 p.m. • All ages Go back in time with Tigard residents fingerprints and fibers to spatter
Celebrate July 4 early with music and Curtis and Tricia Langer as they share patterns and writing samples. Use
dancing from this popular band. photos and stories of an era of neon chemistry to crack the case.
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library signs and drive-in theaters.
Movie Night
Angel Ocasio Pete the Cat Party Tue.,July 14 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. •
Tue.,July 21 • 3-4 p.m. • All ages Tue.,July 28 • 2-4 p.m. • Kids All ages
A high-energy,very funny one-man Celebrate with some groovy activities Watch the classic film based on
variety show packed with physical com- at a party for our favorite blue cat. Play Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mock-
edy,jokes,juggling and comedy magic. games and solve puzzles, dress up like ingbird," as her much heralded
Pete and much more.You'll even get to new book, "Go Set a Watchman,"
Taiko Drumming Workshop paint with food. hits the bookstores today.
and Anime Fest
Fri.,July 24 • 2-5 p.m. • Teens in Mini Walking Workshop
grades 6 and up Sat.,July 25 • 2-3:30 p.m. • All ages
Learn about Taiko drumming and Judy Heller of Wonders of Walking will TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
choreography. Stay for Anime Fest.The demonstrate methods to promote safety, 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
theme is antiheroes, so come as your increase efficiency, endurance and speed Tigard, OR 97223
favorite villain and you may win a prize. in walking for leisure, exercise or sport. www.tigard-or.gov/library
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Voice: 503-684-6537
Brad Clark's Comic Workshop Renewal Phone: 503-846-3245
Mon.,July 13 • 2-3 p.m. • Teens in Spot Go-Go The Super Tiger
grades 6 and up A new location starting each Saturday O
Learn how comics are created.Activities Can you figure out where Go-Go the
for everyone, including writing, drawing Tiger is hanging out in Tigard this week? Monday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
and "inking" contests. Participants will Look at the photo in the Children's Tuesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
receive a free comic book! REGISTRA- Room or tune in to Facebook or Twitter. Wednesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
TION REQUIRED. Stop by the Children's Tell us at the Children's Desk where you Thursday CLOSED
Reference Desk or call 503-718-2656. think Go-Go is and win a small prize. Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Sunday Noon–6 p.m.
Community Room unless otherwise noted.
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StoppingatYello� Lights
You Are the Guest
at the
highway grade and the time it takes for
drivers to react(typically 1.5 seconds). Ci Council
kules On most urban streets, yellow lights
of the — oad are set within a range of three to
fourseconds. o0 out'
Judge Michael O'Brien
How do engineers decide
on the duration?
Most drivers understand that they are
required to stop when faced with a solid Traffic engineers have to wrestle with
yellow light at an intersection. Oregon complex challenges. If a yellow light is
law provides a single exception: If a
set too long,some drivers will consider }
driver cannot stop in safety,the driver it to be just an extension of a green f
may drive cautiously through the inter- light. If it is too short,there will be more
section" (ORS 811.260). red-light violations and an increase in
rear-end collisions.
During trials of alleged violations at
traffic signals,judges sometimes hear a As drivers,we all have to deal with what
g ,Ju ges engineers call the"dilemma zone": Tuesday,July 7 • 6-8 p.m.
claim like this: I could not stop because
it was a very quick yellow." when a light turns yellow as we near an Summerlake Park
intersection,will we have time to safely 11450 SW Winterlake Dr.,Tigard
How do judges evaluate stop?We have only a couple of seconds V
this argument? to make that decision. If the light turns ..
red as a car is just past the crosswalk,
Judges receive no training in traffic there is a high risk of collision with cross The City Council is hosting a free
engineering, but as drivers we know traffic entering on green. community barbeque Tuesday,
that the duration of yellow lights is July 7,from 6 to 8 p.m., at
not the same at all intersections.The Some intersections have short green Summerlake Park in the picnic
standard technical manual used across lights, depending on traffic volumes, shelter. Everyone is welcome.
i
the United States recommends setting but a properly timed yellow light
the length S a yellow light at three n should never be too quick for drivers to Bring your family and a lawn
six seconds,with longer intervals for stop safely. chair or blanket. Enjoy hot
dogs, lemonade and cookies
roads with higher speeds. Interested in more Rules of the Road? while you visit with Mayor John
The length of yellow lights is based Archives of prior columns can be found Cook and the city councilors.
on the speed limit, how long it takes at: www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/rules_ The council welcomes your
to stop,the width of the intersection, of the_road.php questions or observations in
this relaxed setting.
Besides dinner with the council,
Bike Patrol > from Pagel Summerlake Park features
ball fields, open space, a play
Training for bike patrols patrol officers will ride in pairs and structure,tennis courts,trails
Bicycle patrol officers recently created ideally for four-hour shifts.The team and more. If you are not busy, we
a bicycle patrol course to help them will focus along trails and sidewalks would love to have the pleasure
train and condition. New riders spent 32 from Scholls Ferry Road to Cook Park at of your company.
hours learning the finer points of bicycle various times and days.
patrol, including basic maintenance, For more opportunities to
The patrol team is expected to grow.
bike handling and how to use the bike connect with your Tigard mayor
Bike patrols will allow officers a better
as a law enforcement tool if necessary. opportunity to interact with citizens, and council, visit: www.tigard-or.
Another training class will be conducted stay conditioned and learn more about gov/council
in July. Once completed, 15 officers will the city's neighborhoods and their
be certified for bicycle patrol. Bicycle unique needs. 6
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Tigard Welcomes ItsSTEWARD-SHIP
NewestNel" ghborhood
Derry Dell Project
Wins State Award
IV
The Derry Dell project, located
opposite Pathfinder Court on
Walnut Street,was already a
win for neighbors,walkability
and the environment.The
State Land Board echoed the
win earlier this year when the
project earned the board's 2014
Stream Award.The State Land
Board awards were established
f in 2004 to recognize projects and
efforts that promote responsible,
.n sustainable stewardship of
Oregon's natural resources.
The City ofTigard and Clean
Water Services worked together
J, to fund the project that
a
. rte , realigned and restored Derry
River Terrace,a 500-acre area south of Scholls FerryRoad,will soon be developed into the city's Dell Creek. Extreme erosion
p ty's newest
neighborhood.The city estimates 2,500 new housing units will be built in River Terrace over the next 20 along the creek had exposed
years,expanding Tigard's population by thousands.Photo courtesy of Doug Vorwaller sewer and water lines and
threatened private property.
On June 3,Tigard's / Four applications The project fixed all of the erosion
Neighborhood Diver Terrace for residential issues. It also restored the creek
Involvement development are and surrounding natural area,
Committee officially now approved. improved habitat for fish and
adopted the River Terrace area into the These developments will include other aquatic life and installed a
city's Neighborhood Network Program. more than 600 new lots, the trail and boardwalk that provide
planting of almost 1,500 trees, access along and across the
The purpose of the Neighborhood open space tracts and two neigh- creek and connectivity to the rest
Network is twofold: borhood parks. of the city's trail system.
To involve citizens as partners in / New standards for stormwater mean "Tigard is lucky to have a
addressing their neighborhood that in addition to managing runoff, supportive partnership with
issues. facilities will offer opportunities for professionals from Clean Water
/ To strengthen connections between recreation, education and/or habitat Services,"said Tigard Mayor
neighbors and the city. preservation. John Cook"Their commitment
► New River Terrace district developer to habitat restoration and
Neighborhood webpages t give fees have been adopted by the improving the health of
residents opportunities to comment Tigard City Council to address the Tigard's waterways has been
on development proposals and access unique infrastructure needs in an invaluable aid to the city's
programs like Neighborhood Watch,
National Night Out, Community River Terrace. dedicated staff and ultimately,
everyone who enjoys the beauty
Emergency Response Teams(CERT),the of our natural environment:'
Capital Improvement Plan and more. For more information contact 503-718-
2428 or riverterrace@tigord-or.gov. The State Land Board is com-
Neighborhood news for River Terrace River Terrace information is also posted prised of Gov. Kate Brown,
will be shared on www.riverterrace- on the city's website: www.tigord-or. Secretary of State Jeanne P.Atkins
tigard.com. Recent updates include: gov/riverterrace. and State Treasurer Ted Wheeler.
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Get Ready for National Night Out 2015
Community
Neighbors across Tigard are making bring residents out of their homes and Center May
plans to gather Aug.4,to give crime and together.
drugs a "going-away party."Tigard's ► Consider hosting a block Go to Voters
efforts support National x party,cookout or an ice
Night Out 2015,a .?�'� � cream social. this Fall
nationwide crime
and drug prevention ► Be creative and
event that also lets 1i1�HT do something that The City Council is consider-
neighbors connect will be fun and ing placing a measure before
with each other. celebratory. Tigard voters in November to
More than 37 million ® ►A representative fund $34.5 million to build a
people nationwide from each participating community center in Tigard.The council discussed the
POLICE•COXXVHITY PARTNERSHIPS
participated last year Tigard neighborhood is issue on June 2, and will
in National Night Out encouraged to register
(NNO)events in more than 15,000 their event with the Tigard Police resume a discussion at its
communities. Department beginning July 1.
meeting on July 14.
This will be the 13th consecutive year If approved and constructed,
the center would provide
that Tigard residents have hosted NNO More information and a registration p
form are available here:www.tigard-or. community space and
events.The effort has significantly
expanded nationally,with neighbors gov/nno. Registration will also enable recreational facilities and
getting together to make their neigh-
police and fire personnel to attend your programs.
borhoods safer. neighborhood celebration. The concept of a YMCA has
For tips and help planning your event, been supported by some
How to plan your night out event co11503-718-2561 during business community members. The
Neighborhoods in Tigard are hours. More ideas also can be found on facility is proposed to be run
encouraged to host a function that will the NNO website:www.NATW.org. by a non-profit organization.
A survey conducted jointly
with the YMCA of more than
Ash Avenue Dog Park's New Home 500 Tigard voters in March
determined respondents
exercise regularly. The survey
The Ash Avenue Dog Park has relocated to a site diagonally also found demand forprograms and facilities such as
across Burnham Street. Come meet your human and canine a swimming pool and exercise
friends and explore the park's new home. equipment for an estimated
membership level of 1,700 to
2,300 within three years.
Such a measure, if passed
Relocation by Tigard voters, would cost
Site a typical homeowner with a
home assessed at $240,000
about$.51 per$1,000 in
assessed value, or$122 a year.
� Aug. 14 is the last day to submit
Fanno ,
Creek text for a ballot title or a referral
Trail � +�' to the city recorder, the city's
Prior site of election officer, in order to
,ash Avenue appear on a Washington County
AL Dog Park ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
For more information, visit www.tigard-or.gov/community/dogporks.php
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Walkability Expert Speaks on Tigard's Vision
Jeff Speck, a nationally recognized streets with less traffic. Tigard's
planner and author of"Walkable downtown and the area known as the
Cities;' brought his expertise to Tigard Tigard Triangle had these character-
on June 15, for a public istics, he said, but much
presentation on why and of the city did not. .r
how a city like Tigard % The good news was the
could become moreT �• • city could be retrofitted
walkable. More than 65 Vision
people attended the talk V 1 Jl with trails and sidewalks
that
at Tigard's Broadway �-••••••••••••••••••••• �
Rose Theatre. The most walkable network. /rate
te
community in the Pointing to extensive the Fourtb
Speck praised Tigard
for its strategic vision pacific Northwest research, Speck also to become the most where people of all showed how widening / Bang
walkable city in the ages and abilities roads to address traffic
Pacific Northwest. He enjoy healthy and jams actually induces
also noted the city interconnected lives. more driving trips. Metro The Tigard Old Fashioned Fourth
faced challenges areas that invested of July Celebration celebrates its
reaching its goal. heavily in expanded road 29th year at Tigard High School.
systems did no better in Expect another capacity crowd, in
Speck said for a walk to be favored fixing congestion than areas that did the thousands.
by residents anywhere, it needed not, he said. The community event is free to
to be useful, safe, comfortable and Speck's presentation included ques- the public. Bring blankets and lawn
interesting. A trip should have a tions with the audience. chairs. Sun protection and extra
purpose beyond just getting exercise, The following day Speck water is recommend for those who
like going to the store, work or
school, he said. That usually required presented a more come early.
mixed-use zoning. detailed seminar for rw WHERE: Tigard High School
the public, regional football field and stadium.
Speck described how small block street planners and city staff
patterns provided safety and comfort on Tigard's quest to PARKING: High school lots, Cook
to pedestrians, with more frequent make a more walkable Park and surrounding streets
crossing locations, and narrower community. Jeff speck (do not block driveways andfire lanes)
GATES OPEN: 6 p.m.
DEPARTMENT DISPLAYS: Tigard
Libra Materials Will Be Checked In Police Department and Tualatin
Y'`j Valley Fire & Rescue
Quicker with Automated System KIDS GAMES: 7 p.m.
TUALATIN COMMUNITY BAND:
You might notice some changes at the 8 p.m.
Tigard Public Library in July, when the �� LIFE FLIGHT HELICOPTER:
library will complete its installation 8-8:30 p.m.
of a new automated system to check
in library materials. Library users will KIDS BALLOONS/FACE PAINTING:
be able to return items directly to the ,. 7-9:30 p.m.
machine, either inside or outside the FIREWORKS: 9:30 or 10 p.m.
library. Patrons may still also return able to check in up to 1,200 items an (20-30 minute show)
items at the drive-up book drops. hour, 24 hours a day.The City Council RULES: No personal fireworks, no
The biggest change will be a walk-up approved the system's purchase in alcohol, no barbeques, no pets
area in the front of the building at the the 2014-15 budget,to check in and and no smoking on school
southeast end.The new system will be re-shelve items more quickly. grounds.
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1 Scream, r.,x. Concerts in July
Tigard City Council
MEETING SCHEDULE You Scream The Tualatin Valley Community Band
(TVCB) will present two free concerts
for Ice Cream in July.
Cookout with City Council:
The public is invited to the John Tigard Join the TVCB for the Fourth of July Tue.,July 7 House on July 11,from 1 to 4 p.m., for fireworks at Tigard High School
an old-fashioned ice cream social. football stadium at 8 p.m., and
Summerlake Park 6-8 p.m. "Summer Melodies" in Cook Park on
11450 SW Winterlake Dr. / Make your own sundae with all of July 26,at 7 p.m.
the toppings for 50 cents each.
City Council Business Meeting: ► Tour the historic 1880 Carpenter More information is available on the
Tue.,July 14 Gothic home,which belonged to one band's website: www.tvcb.org.
Study Session 1 6:30 p.m. of Tigard's earliest residents.
Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m.
/ Browse the flower and veggie
City Council Workshop Meeting: gardens. July Fourth Parade
Tue.,July 21 1 6:30 p.m. / Crafts and activities for the children Returns to Millen Drive
City Council Business and City Center include dress up costumes. Z%
Development Agency(CCDA)Meeting: The John Tigard House is located at: Sat.,July 4 • 4 p.m.
Tue.,July 28 103rd and Canterbury Lane, in Tigard. SW Millen Drive
Study Session 1 6:30 p.m. between SW 92nd and 93rd Avenues
Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited the 18th annual
Emergency Preparedness: Middle of Millen Drive Independence
Meetings are held at Tigard City Hall
(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open to A Family Affair Day Parade.The event with a long
the public. Council agendas are available v name makes a nearly mile-long loop, a
online at www.tigard-or.gov/council or short walk from Cook Park and Tigard
contact Carol Kroger at 503-718-2419 or Community Preparedness Fair High School.
carolk@tigord-or.gov. Fri.,July 17 • 6-9 p.m. Where to watch:
Cook Park
17005 SW 92nd Ave.,Tigard Gather on SW 92nd Avenue, behind
the high school football stadium, and
Fireside Help your family: watch anywhere on the route.
/ Prepare for emergencies—at home
i and at work. Parking:
' " Available at the high school—arrive
Chat / Develop an emergency plan.
early and make space for the visiting
/ Get involved in local preparedness horses.
with the Mayor efforts.
Consider bringing sunscreen, a hat and
/ Understand what emergency re-
Thu.,luly 9 � 6:30-8:30 p.m. r.
sponders will do during a disaster. lots of water.
Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St.
Special quest speaker.TVF&R This free, annual event offers live More information on the parade can
Division Chief Allen Kennedy music and activities for all ages. be found on the organizers'Facebook
page:hitps:J/www.facebook.com/
For more information, contact pages/MOMDIDP/136187763071550
Emergency Management Coordinator
Mike Lueck at 503-718-2593 or
mike)@tigard-or.gov.
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