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�* I - The "color of money"... this term is
used by government to refer to an
appropriation category for a financial
fund. Money that is collected in that
i fund can only be spent in that fund.
Therefore money collected from water
rates cannot be used for roads, road
maintenance fees cannot be used
for parks, gas tax cannot be used for
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police, urban renewal dollars cannot
On July 29,residents from the Pinebrook neighborhood by Templeton Elementary School talked with be used for library operations, etc.
city staff and spent time meeting with each other.
Each fund is considered to be a
different color of money. Money that
Last summer,the City of Tigard a more walkable, healthy and inter- is different
specifically collected for a fund
explored a new way to connect connected city. is categorized in the general fund.
with residents. A small team from This summer, the project expanded This is the money that is used to pay
the Community Development neighborhood visits. Cit or police, library, tannin
Department visited five neighbor- to seven nei g y fp y, p g, public
hoods around the city every week for staff from Community Development, works and parks.
five weeks—with an ice cream cart. Parks, Public Works, the Police On July 7, more than 100 citizens
Department and Tigard Public showed up to eat barbecued hot dogs
These neighborhood visits invited Library participated. and corn on the cob at our"Cooking
residents outside to talk about the with the Council" summer town hall at
city's new strategic vision to become See ICE CREAM > Page 4 Summer Lake Park.
Based on that success, I hope you will
i join City Council on Oct. 16,for our fall
Table of Contents version "Tailgating with the Council"
before the Tigard High School varsity
Local Measures on November Ballot......2 Business Owner Training Course.............6 football game on Friday evening, from
Library and Public Safety Levies...............3 Landlord Forums......................................6 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Rules of the Road .....................................4 Playing It Safe this Halloween..................7
Future High Capacity Transit....................4 Discussions of Contaminated Sites..........7 Quote of the month by Dave Ramsey:
Tigard Active Permits...............................4 Dartmouth Overlook Connection............7 'A budget is telling your money where to
Shelf Life....................................................5 Citizen Committee Opportunities............8 go instead of wondering where it went."
Free Street Trees Available.......................6 City Meetings, Events...............................9
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John L.Cook I Marland Henderson I Jason Snider I Marc Woodard I John Goodhouse
Three
, Measures
, the
November
Ballot
In July, the Tigard City Council approved resolutions placing three items on the Nov. 3 ballot being mailed
to Tigard voters. o of the measures would amend the City Charter and the third would authorize /
general obligation bonds for a proposed
Ballot Measure No. 1
Amends Charter Allowing Council to Seek City Office without Resigning
QUESTION: Shall the Charter be decided to run for mayor in 2016, "No person who is serving as Mayor
amended to allow sitting City Council they would not be required to resign or councilor shall become a candidate
members to run for City office without their seat. for any City office for a term which
resigning current position? This Charter Amendment, if passed, would be concurrent with the term
Currently the Tigard Charter requires would allow a sitting city elected in office then held unless that person
first submits a written resignation from
the Mayor and members of the City official to run for another city position,
the then current office at the time of
Council to resign from their elected without resigning, regardless of
positions, if they are seeking a whether their term overlapped. filing for the other office. A resignation
different elected position in the city's This measure would not apply to submitted to satisfy this section shall
government, and there is overlap currently serving Council members, not be withdrawn. A resignation
between the two positions. and would treat all future elected shall be adequate for purposes of
officials the same. this section if it provides for the
So, if a city councilor, whose term termination of the signer's service in
expired at the end of 2018, decided The measure, if approved,would the office not later than the last day
to run for mayor in 2016, they would result in the removal of the second before service would begin in the office
be required to resign their city council paragraph of Section 7 of the Charter, for which that person seeks to become
seat before running. However, if a city which, in its present form, reads a candidate"
councilor whose term expired in 2016 as follows:
Ballot • 41
Amends Charter to Allow Additional Term
QUESTION: Shall the Charter be The Mayor position would remain Section 7. Mayor And Council.
amended to allow Council Members capped at eight consecutive years. The elective officers of the City shall
to serve sixteen consecutive years Under the new measure a person could be a Mayor and four councilors who
instead of twelve consecutive years? serve a total of sixteen consecutive together shall constitute the City
This measure, if approved, would years. This change, if approved, would Council. At the general election held in
amend Section 7 of the City of Tigard apply to the current City Council and to 1990, and every fourth year thereafter,
Charter ("Charter") to provide that no City Councils elected in the future. a Mayor shall be elected for a term of
person may serve on the City Council, Currently, term limitations do not apply four years. No councilor shall serve the
as either the Mayor or a City Councilor, to the filling of an unexpired term, and City as councilor for more than e+&
for more than sixteen consecutive no change is proposed to this Charter twelve consecutive years, nor shall
years. Currently, under the Charter, no provision. the Mayor serve as Mayor for more
person may serve on the City Council If the measure is approved,the than eight consecutive years. In no
for more than twelve consecutive first paragraph of Section 7 of the case shall any person serve on the City
years. This measure will change the Charter would be amended as follows Council for more than twee sixteen
term limits for the City Councilor (new language underlinedd�tecJconsecutive years. These limitations
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position from eight consecutive years language strilken). do not apply to the filling of an
to twelve consecutive years. unexpired term.
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Authorizes General Obligation Bonds for Tigard
Community and Recreation Center.
QUESTION: Shall Tigard be bonds to pay for capital costs to by a nonprofit organization, such as
authorized to issue up to$34,500,000 provide a community and recreation the YMCA. This measure is estimated
of general obligation bonds fora center, including costs to acquire to result in a tax of$0.51 per$1,000
community and recreation center? property and to construct a community of assessed value per year, or approx-
If the bonds are approved, they will and recreation center, parking lot imately$122 per year on a home
be payable from taxes on property and related amenities, and finance assessed at $240,000.The bonds may
or property ownership that are not issuance costs. The primary purpose be issued in multiple series and each
subject to the limits of sections 11 of the community and recreation series may mature over no more than
and 11b,Article XI of the Oregon center is to provide community event 21 years. Property taxes are assessed
Constitution. space, athletic, fitness and recreational after bonds are issued.
This Measure, if approved, would facilities.
authorize the City to issue up to The City expects the community and For more information, please visit
$34,500,000 of general obligation recreation center to be operated www.tigard-or.gov/election
Countywide Library and Public Safety Levies on Ballot
THE LIBRARY LEVY Deadlines Locations THE PUBLIC SAFETY LEVY
Voters will consider a countywide Measure 34-236 will replace the
library levy on the November ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. existing levy that expires in June 2016.
Measure 34-235 will replace the Washington County ballots will be A renewed public safety levy would
existing levy that expires in June 2016. mailed in mid-October. Ballots provide funds for personnel and
The current levy provides one-third of must be received in a county services over five years.
public library funding in Washington elections office or an offical drop
County through Washington County site by 8 p.m. on Election Day. The measure would support an
emergency shelter for women and
Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). Official Drop-off Sites children who are victims of domestic
Passage of the measure would Tigard City Hall violence and related victims' assistance.
allow the Tigard Library to open on 13125 SW Hall Blvd. It would fund a mental health response
Thursdays to serve the community. Tigard, OR 97223 team of deputies and mental health
It has been closed on that day since professionals who help people in crisis
2012 because of city budget cutbacks. King City City Hall get medical assistance instead of going
The levy would support several 15300 SW 116th Ave. to jail.The levy also would fund juvenile
services for Tigard and other libraries King City, OR 97224 programs that reduce crime, special
throughout the county, including enforcement teams serving all areas of
reading programs for children, the county,jail and work release centers
purchasing books, e-books and other one-third of WCCLS funding,Tigard operating at full capacity to minimize
early offender release, prosecution
materials, and continuing to offer and other libraries would likely reduce services and parole and probation
library information and technology services and hours if the levy does
resources for job-seekers. not pass. Other possible reductions services.
The five-year levy rate would be 22 for Tigard might be purchasing fewer The levy rate would continue a rate of
cents per$1,000 of a home's assessed books and other materials, and 42 cents per$1,000 of assessed value.
value, an increase of 5 cents over the reducing the number of programs.
current levy. If approved, it would For more information, please visit
be the first rate increase since 2006. For more information, visit the WCCLS www.co.washington.or.us/Levies/
Because the expiring levy provides website at www.wcds.org/levy PublicSafetyLevy
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µf; Every neighborhood visit was
�� ■ .�.H s an opportunity to talk with
residents about the changes
r Tigard is making to achieve its
Why Does Oregon Have
vision of a more pedestrian-
friendly and interconnected
'Iwo Speed Lim? community.
Summer ice cream visits took
- place all over the city. During
each visit, 30 to 100 residents
Oregon legislators changed that stopped by to say hello and
apparent loophole in the VBR law like
topics li
Rules about 10 years ago. It now states that sidewalks, access share thoughts on tt parkstrails
„ ,„] the basic rule does not authorize and traffic speed on streets.
of the 1�VGtGL speeds higher"than the speed limits
Judge Michael O'Brien
set for business and residential areas or This program helped city staff
highways. In fact,drivers can be ticketed understand the issues that
for going below the speed limit if are important to residents
The more familiar of Oregon's two conditions, like snow and ice, make their in their neighborhood, while
speed laws is violating a speed limit. speed unsafe. building better connections
It sets limits for business districts with residents. It also gave
(20 mph), residential areas(25 mph) In heavy traffic or bad weather, drivers residents an opportunity to say
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Electronic signs posting a variable
and highways where no speed limit is may need sadjust their speeds often. hello to neighbors and build posted (55 mph).Traffic engineers may "advisory speed" are now common on their local networks, one ice
decide that some areas can be safely cream at a time.
posted at a higher speed, like 35 mph freeways in the metro region, including
on certain streets. Highway 217.While the recommended
speed is not required by law,the goal
The second law is violation of the is to make drivers more aware of Learn about Future
basic rule(VBR), which supplements conditions ahead so that they can slow High Capacity Transit
the first. It prohibits driving at a speed down to a safe speed.
that is "greater than is reasonable and The Southwest Corridor Study is
prudent" under the circumstances, Speeding remains the most common traffic violation looking at light rail transit or bus
including traffic,weather, road surface t Oregon. Many studies rapid transit that connect Tigard,
and visibility. have shown that drivers who exceed the Tualatin and downtown Portland.
average speed of traffic around them The public is invited to attend
Some drivers ticketed for speeding create risks for everyone—the greater two public events.
argue that their speed was"reasonable the difference in speed,the greater the
and prudent" under the circumstances danger.That is especially true on snowy / Oct. 12,9 a.m.-11 a.m.
even if they exceeded the posted limit. and icy roads,where excessive speeds Tigard Library Community Room
They might point out,for example,that were a factor in more than half of all (13500 SW Hall Blvd.)
traffic was light and the road was dry. fatal crashes. The Steering Committee is
looking at connections to the
PCC Sylvania campus.
Online Tool to View Permits: Tigard Active Permits / Ogard Public Works Auditorium
As part of a larger effort to make city and under review, get information (8777 SW Burnham St.)
data available online,the city's land use about upcoming public hearings and Information will be shared,
permit data is now available to view on view site plans for development across with a focus on Tigard and
Tigard Active Permits (TAP). the city. Tualatin and narrowing route
options between the Tigard
Curious what is going in next door? �I
Want to see what is proposed in River � TAP o o _ information Triangle and Tigard downtown
by December.
Terrace?You can view permits received
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Newsftom the Tigard Public Librar BeTWEEN the Lines
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Mon.,Oct. 19 • 4:30-6 p.m.
Join this NEW book discussion
group for grades 6-8 and
discover some fantastic reads
while enjoying snacks, games
and crafts. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Sign up at the
Children's Reference Desk and
Virtual Planetarium Show Series get your FREE copy of the book
while supplies last.
NEBULAS ROMP THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM Generously sponsored by
Fri., Oct. 9 • 7-8 m. • Alla es Fri. Oct. 30 • 7-8 Friends of the Tigard Library
p• g p.m. • All ages
Join Dr. Roy Torley for a sightseeing tour Dr Torley takes you on a tour above the Counting by Sevens
of nebulas,which are the ghosts of old earth,to the moon, Mars,Jupiter,the by Holly Goldberg Sloan
stars,and birthplaces of new suns. rings of Saturn and a few other places. Twelve-year-old genius Willow
Chance finds an unconventional
family after she loses her parents
Back to the Future School's Out Drop-in Fridays in a car crash.
Wed.,Oct.21 • 4:30-6 p.m. • All ages Fridays,Oct.9 and 23 • 2-4 p.m.
Today is the day, 30 years in the future, Puett Room • All ages I� t
on which Marty McFly arrives from the Looking for fun on a day with no school? Nollr 6oldbng Sloan
past. Watch clips from the movie,take Stop by for games and projects. counting
a selfie in Marty's red vest, test your by 7s
knowledge of the movie and check out Stories for a Dark Night
a real DeLorean. Come in costume and Wed.,Oct.28 • 7-8 p.m.
receive a prize. Adults and teens
Halloween isn't just for kids. Get ready
Songs of the Season: for a wicked evening of mesmerizing � .
Tualatin Valley Community Band ghost stories by award-winning
Sun.,Oct.25 • 3-4 p.m. • All ages storyteller Ken Iverson.
Enjoy songs of the season, some spooky
and some sweet. Wear a Halloween Jazz Guitar with Eric Skye
costume for this family-friendly event. Sat.,Oct. 3 • 2-3:30 p.m. • All ages
Join us for an afternoon of listening and TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Dog Safety School learning about the art of improvisation.
Sun.,Oct. 11 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Puett Room • Kids and Music in Small Spaces Tigard, OR 97223
In honor of Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, www.tigard-or.gov/library
an Oregon Humane Society educator Tales from Pacific NW Forests Voice: 503-684-6537
will explain how to stay safe around Em Oct.6 • 6:30-7:30 her
ri p.m. • Kids Renewal Phone: 503-846-3245
dogs.Then practice what you learned Emmy Blue shares her original stories
with our special guests: real live trained and updated folktales about the magical creatures
therapy dogs! creatures who live in the enchanted
forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Monday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Robot Lab
Sat., Oct. 17 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Teen Read Week Tuesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Puett Room • All ages Sun.,Oct. 18—Sat.,Oct.24 Wednesday 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Build radical robots using lots of Celebrate books written for, by and Thursday CLOSED
spare parts.
about teens. Spread the word. 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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Tigard Partners with Mercy Corps NW LANDLORD FORUMS
Am
for Business Training Course Law n orcement
Hosts Rental
Tigard is partnering with Mercy Corps Ideal for business owners with at least Property Forums
Northwest and the cities of Beaverton one year of revenue,this four-week
and Tualatin to provide training for course helps set growing businesses Rental properties typically
business owners ready to expand on the path to success.The course will present unique needs to both
their businesses. Starting be held at the Tigard Area the community and the police.
in October,the four-week „ Chamber of Commerce, Calls for police service at
course invites entrepreneurs v 12345 SW Main St., in problem rental properties can be
living in each community "This is an the meeting space above excessive, often frustrating good
to tap resources typically example of cities Symposium Coffee. Classes lI tenants who deserve a safe place
only available in downtown and chambers will be held on four to call home. Community policing
Portland. working with recurring Thursdays,from has introduced ways to address
Tigard was chosen because regional partners 4 to 7 p.m., starting Oct. 22. the source of issues at rental
properties. Police now work
of its central location for all to cultivate This new partnership with rental property owners and
three cities. entrepreneurs." between Mercy Corps managers to reduce the risk and
"This is an example of cities —Lloyd Purdy Northwest,the cities and identify potential problems.
and chambers working Economic Dev.Manager chambers of commerce
with regional partners in Tigard,Tualatin and A Washington County coalition
to cultivate entrepre- Beaverton gives entrepre- takes this concept further. Crime
neurs,"said Lloyd Purdy, economic neurs in the southwest suburbs of the prevention officers from the
development manager for the City region better access to Mercy Corps Tigard, Beaverton and Hillsboro
of Tigard. "We are part of a regional Northwest's business training expertise. police departments, along with
economy. We think entrepreneurs care the Washington County Sheriff's
Office, have teamed up to offer
more about growing their business than To register for this workshop, visit I assistance and resources to
in which city they live" www.mercycorpsnw.org/event/tigard/ rental property owners and
managers.A free monthly forum
geared specifically to help better
Free Street Trees Available from City of Tigard manage rentals is available.
On Oct. 14,the Westside Crime
Tigard's street tree program seeks to Prevention Coalition (WCPC)will
increase the city's tree canopy and begin its 16th season presenting
beautify the community by supplying informative topics designed
Tigard homeowners and neighborhood to improve the safety and
groups with free trees. livability of rental properties.The
Street trees must be planted in or forums continue on the second
near the public right of way.This is Wednesday monthly, meeting
the area that extends from the street is scheduled for late November through at PCC Willow Creek, 241 SW
curb or shoulder to a homeowner's December.The street tree program is Edgeway Dr., in Beaverton.
property Iine.Under the program, city funded by developers who are unable Rental property legal experts
staff will: to meet urban forestry requirements at Attorney Jeffrey S. Bennett and
► Help Tigard residents select the their project sites.When this occurs,the his associates from Warren Allen
appropriate street tree(s). city collects funds that are used to plant LLP of Portland will be present
► Deliver and plant the street tree(s). trees elsewhere in the city. and answer questions.
Tree recipients must be willing to For more information, or to order trees, Visit www.tigard-or.gov/police/
maintain the trees. Street tree orders contact Vance Walker at 503-718-2606 community_policing/landlord
will be accepted through Oct.30.Tree or vance@tigard-or.gov. View the list of forum.asp to find the complete
selection and planning will begin in trees available at www.tigard-or.gov/ list of the forum discussion topics.
early November. Delivery and planting city_holl/urbanjorestry.php a
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PlayingIt Safe this Halloween New Connections
Halloween may be a fun event for kids, / Younger children should be at the Dartmouth
but for parents,trick-or-treat time can supervised by a responsible adult Overlook
be a bit scary. Parents have every right at all times.
to worry about their children's safety—
Encourage older children to"trick-or-
out in the neighborhood or back at
home with their treats.We suggest treat"with a group of friends
following these safety tips that will help and never alone. Parents should
make Halloween a happy event for all: remind older children who are out
unsupervised about the importance
/ Instruct children to carefully cross all of respecting property and the
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streets.And drivers, be extra vigilant consequences of participating in
as the excitement may overshadow any"tricks," more commonly known The City t Tigard recently took
s
a child's ability to practice safe habits as vandalism. another step on its path toward
when crossing streets. amore walkable, interconnected
/ Adults should also take caution with and healthy community.
/ Certain costumes may impede a candlelitjack-o-lanterns or other fire
child's ability to see or even walk hazards around the home. Do not In August the city completed
safely. Consider the use of makeup leave a candle unattended. another Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper
(LQC) project known as the
instead of masks.
Dartmouth Overlook, at the
/ Make it clear that no "treats" are to More safety tips can be obtained by corner of SW 68th Avenue and
be eaten until brought home and visiting the National Crime Prevention SW Dartmouth Street in the
thoroughly inspected with an adult. Council website at www.ncpc.org Tigard Triangle.Tigard's Public
Works Department with input
from a team of city planners
Public Discussions of Contaminated Sites created the space.
We are getting better at finding
The City of Tigard invites you to a / Brownfields properties citywide opportunities in small overlooked
community meeting on Oct.7,to learn are underutilized.The presence or spaces," said Kenny Asher,
more about the Tigard Brownfields potential presence of contamination Tigard's community development
Initiative,supported by a $400,000 makes reusing properties more director. "It's amazing how small
grant from the U.S. Environmental complicated and time consuming. improvements like this can bump
Protection Agency. Everyone is welcome up the walkability of a place"
to attend this discussion about how the / The initiative can potentially shorten
this process by providing assistance Tigard's LQC projects are
city plans to identify potentially contam- to businesses and landowners, inexpensive but substantial
inated sites in the city for cleanup, actions that improve walkability,
development and reuse. prospective buyers, community
p members and/or community-based connectivity and health in Tigard.
A second meeting, on Oct.28,will also and nonprofit organizations. This hillside overlook provides
be open to the public, but will focus on As part of the initiative,the city views of the city's center,
providing information for property and looking west to the Chehalem
convened Community Engagement
business owners in Tigard. Team (CET) meetings to provide input Mountains. A short paved path
Both meetings will take place from regarding how sites will be ranked. leads to four seating stones
6-8 p.m. in the Public Works The CET includes Tigard citizens from where visitors take in the view
Auditorium, at 8777 SW Burnham St. environmental groups, businesses and that changes with the seasons.
Brownfields redevelopment can help community organizations. "A lot of Tigard's paths, parks and
Tigard residents and communities in trails are in residential neighbor-
many ways: To learn more about the services hoods," said Gary Pagenstecher,
provided by this initiative, contact a city planner who worked on the
/ Cleanup and redevelopment of the Tigard Redevelopment Project Manager overlook. "This project integrates
sites can encourage higher property Sean Farrelly at 503-718-2420 or an unused open space for people
values, create jobs and improve the sean@tigard-or.gov, or visit who spend their workday in the
economy by creating a safer, healthier www.tigord-or.gov/brownfields Tigard Triangle"
place for businesses and residences.
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Citizen Volunteers Needed
New Neighborhood
Tigard Blog Administrator
for River Terrace
Seek A new neighborhood area has
come to the city's westernmost
edge—one designed to include
Tigard City Council is seeking applicants Tigard Transportation Advisory parks,trails and a variety of
to serve on five citizen committees. Committee(TTAQ housing types. River Terrace has
Citizen Committee Interest Applications
been thoughtfully planned with
are available at www.tigard-or.gov/ / Four openings significant input from property
city_hall/boards_and_committees.php The TTAC advises City Council and owners, neighbors, developers,
or at Tigard City Hall. staff on transportation matters. Give service providers and partner
your input on upcoming construction agencies.The city expects the
Planning Commission projects, promoting active transpor- area will be built out over 20
tation and making Tigard the most years and be home to about
/ Four openings walkable city in the Pacific Northwest. 6,500 new Tigard residents.
(Tigard residency required) Appointees serve three-year terms. As with other neighborhoods
The Planning Commission advises Applications are due to City Hall by in Tigard,the city offers a way
City Council and staff on land use and 5 p.m., Nov.2. Questions?Contact to involve citizens as partners
transportation. If you are interested Buff Brown at 503-718-2557 or in addressing their neigh-
in housing and want to influence buff@tigard-or.gov. borhood issues and strengthen
development this opportunity is for connections between each other
you.Training will be provided in January through the Neighborhood
2016. Commissioners serve four-year Budget Committee Network Program.
terms.This year we are also filling two
partial terms for one and two years. / Two openings,one alternate The network offers easy access
to programs like Tigard's Capital
Applications are due to City Hall by The Budget Committee plays a key role Improvement Plan,Community
5 p.m., Nov.2. Questions?Contact deliberating on the city's proposed Emergency Response Teams,
Doreen Laughlin at 503-718-2447 or budget submitted by the city manager Neighborhood Watch and an
doreen@tigard-orgov. each year and sending the approved innovative effort that offers
budget to the City Council for adoption. free training to help neighbors
It also meets on a quarterly basis to prepare for disasters called Map
City Center Advisory Commission receive financial updates from staff. Your Neighborhood.
/ Three openings,one alternate Applications are due to City Hall by The city's Neighborhood
(Tigard residency or ownership of 5 p.m.,Oct.15. Questions?Contact Involvement Committee is now
a business or property within the Toby LaFrance at 503-718-2406 or seeking a resident of the River
City Center Urban Renewal District toby@tigard-orgov. Terrace neighborhood to help
required) build neighborhood connections
The City Center Advisory Commission between the city and other River
advises the board of the City Center Audit Committee Terrace neighbors using a neigh-
Development Agency(City Council) ► One opening,one alternate borhood blog.
and staff on Tigard's downtown Interested in becoming the new
urban renewal. Participate in efforts This committee is responsible for River Terrace neighborhood blog
to revitalize downtown Tigard. managing the audit contract with the administrator?Contact Joanne
Commissioners serve three-year terms, city's outside audit firm and overseeing Bengtson at 503-718-2476 or
and alternates one year the city's internal control management. joanne@tigard-orgov. Learn
Applications are due to City Hall by Applications are due to City Hall by more about the neighborhood
5 p.m., Nov.30. Questions?Contact 5 p.m.,Oct. 15. Questions?Contact involvement program at www.
Sean Farrelly at 503-718-2420 or Cara Fitzpatrick at 503-718-2493 or tigard-or.gov/community/nn.php
sean@tigard-or.gov. cara@tigard-or.gov.
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Tigard City Council VOTERS' FORUM
MEETING SCHEDULE Thur.,Oct.8 , 6-7:30 p.m. Tall Book Sale
hboallb,"ad� Twality Middle School Commons
14650 SW 97th Ave.,Tigard,OR 97224 ► Fri.,Oct. 16 9 a.m.-5 p.m
City Center Development Agency ► Sat.,Oct. 17 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The City of Tigard will host a voters ► Sun.,Oct. 18 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
(CCDA)Meeting: forum for public discussion of the
/ Tue.,Oct.6 6:30 p.m. measures on the ballot.Anyone Browse through hundreds of books,
who would like to speak about the DVDs,CDs and more at the Friends of
City Council Study Session and ballot measures,or would like more the Library fall book sale. Come early for
Business/CCDA Meeting: information is invited to attend. the best selection and leave with bags
► Tue.,Oct. 13 The forum will be facilitated by the full of bargains.Save big on Sunday and
Study Session 1 6:30 p.m. Beaverton Dispute Resolution Center fill a grocery bag with items for only$2.
Business and CCDA 1 7:30 p.m.
City Council Study Session and For more information, visit the City of
Business Meeting. Tigard's election page at www.tigard-or. Great Oregon ShakeOut Drill
gov/election
► Tue.,Oct. 20 Are You Ready for the Big One?
Study Session 1 6:30 p.m.
Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. Millions of people worldwide,from
Halloween Canine Tokyo to Tigard, will practice how to
City Council Study Session and "drop, cover and hold on" at 10:15
Business Meeting: � , Costume Contest 440 a.m. on Oct. 15. Participating can
► Tue.,Oct.27 help your family or organization be
Stud Session 6:30 m. Sat.,Oct.31 � 10:30 a.m.
Study I p Potso Dog Park,SW Hunziker St.at SW Wall St. prepared to survive and recover
Business Meeting 1 7:30 p.m. quickly from big earthquakes—
Contestant registration opens at 10:30 wherever you live, work or travel.
Meetings are held at Tigard City Hall a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m. All
(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open participants will be eligible for great For information on how to take part and
to the public. Council agendas are raffle prizes. Hosted by the Tigard Dog get ready, go to www.shakeout.org/
available at www.tigard-or.gov/council Park Committee. For details,visit www. oregon/howtoporticipate/
or contact Carol Kroger at 503-718- tigard-or.gov/community/dogparks.php
2419 or corolk@tigord-or.gov
Museum Celebrates Tigard
Leaf Disposal and Food Drive The Washington County Museum will
Fireside celebrate and feature the City of Tigard
Sat.,Nov. 14, Nov.21, throughout October.The museum
3' ,� a Dec. 12 and Dec. 19• • is located on the second floor of the
Chat • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza Building,
9 a.m.to 3 p.m. 120 East Main St., in Hillsboro.
with the Mayor Cook Park,at the end of SW 92nd Ave.
off Durham Rd.near Tlgard High School For more information,please visit
Thu.,Oct. 1 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. www.washingtoncountymuseum.org
Symposium Coffee, 12345 SW Main St. For more information, contact Theresa
Reynolds at 503-718-2704 or
thereso@tigard-or.gov
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