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03-28-2019 Council Newsletter Comndl Newsktkr Pnwded to the Dgard 0*0,Coamcd oo a bwif,o rta),abreast of emurrat t7ty nsaex. March 28, 2019 1. April Council Meeting Schedule Change With a lack of items on some of the April Council meetings,the Niayor decided to consolidate all items onto the April 2 or April 23 Council meetings, and cancel the April 9 Business meeting and April 16 Workshop meeting for lack of items. April 30 is a 5th Tuesday and will likely be used for Council outreach. 2. Construction Project Update Christina Zellmer attached an overview of road,trail and construction projects underway in the city. 3. Public Works Project Update Marissa Grass attached a summary of recent activity by Public Works. 4. Press Release - Tigard Wells Fargo robbery 5. News Articles ✓ Tigard council mulls both levy-,bond in 2020 ✓ Police: man uses demand note to rob Tigard bank 6. Council Calendar Tuesday,April 2 Business Meeting 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall Tuesday,April 23 Business Meeting 6:30 p.m. —Town Hall 5`'Tuesday,April 30—Council Outreach tbd Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 a.m. Tigard Cit v Council will host the Chamber's Good Morning Tigard in the Town Fall 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigaid,OR 9 223 1 N eb vein_ngaid-r i goy Phone 503 639.4171 F.k-N.. 503.684 7297 'IDD 503 684 72 Construction Project Update—March 27, 2019 Item#?.I— Newsletter: � � Tigard High School Contractor working on In t illation of domestic.water line on 92nd Ave. to serve. new buildings on campus. Expect light. to moderate traffic impacts along 92nd Ave.. / SW Durll.arn Rd. near'.figard fligh School. Pavement Repair City crews :trr c ut S lav CUtLi11g aild pa%`ing in Picks Landing,Bull Mountain,and the City Hall parking lot. This is in preparation for slurry seal.this SUminer.. Bull Mountain Road Washington County is adding a 5-foot sidewalk on the east side of Bull Mountain Road,between Nemarnik Drive and 155th Terrace, and on the north side of Bull Mountain Road,between 155th Terrace and Grandview Lane. Construction is expected to begin in March with an anticipated completion date of July 15.Traffic will be reduced to one lane intermittently, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. See htWs://v.-ww.wc-roads.com/ for more information. Beef Bend east of RoyRic gers Road Construction is on-going on the sewer line being installed on Beef Bend Road. Beef Bend Road has been reopened but will have flagged lane closures during the day while the crews clean up.They will return in late Spring/early Summer to repave the road. Visit www.getusthere.org for more information. OR 99W Sidewalk Project: SW Roya yt Parkway to SW Durham Road ODOT,in partnership with King City,plans to construct new sidewalk on OR 99W (Pacific Highway) and on SW Royalty Parkway. Work has begun and is expected to continue through May. During construction,road users should expect daytime and nighttime work. There will be single-lane and shoulder closures on OR 99W and on Royalty Parkway as well as short-term sidewalk closures,with ADA-approved pedestrian detours. Nearby residents may hear intermittent nighttime noise. More information can be found on the project website at https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=18807 Cook Park Sewer Line A portion of Clean Water Services'West Durham Basin Improvement Program has started at Cook Park. The project is replacing aging sewer interceptor pipes that help control water flow with larger, more resilient pipes to improve wastewater capacity. Truck traffic, trail closures and detours at the park are planned through April 2019. The East parking lot \\ill be repaved and open by the end of the month.The West parking lot will remain under construction utuil.Jutic 2019. Work began near the wastewater plant and progresses westward. More info is on the CWS website: http://v%-v-w.deanwatersen-ices.org/about-us/projects/west-durham-basin-improvement- ro am Fanno Creek Trail—Woodard Park to Tiedeman Ave The new bridge and trail connecting the Fanno Creek Trail straight from Woodard Park across the creek to the existing crosswalk on Tiedeman Avenue is now open. This project completed a missing link of the Fanno Creek Greenway Trail,provided an ADA accessible route where it did not exist before,increased trail safety by lining the trail up with a safe crosswalk, and provided a very clear definition of the regional trail route at Tiedeman Avenue. Most of the project was paid for with a generous $800,000 grant from Metro. Upcoming projects in this location include safety changes at the crosswalk, adding refuge islands and more visible lighting. As soon as a long enough stretch of rain free weather happens, a new mural will also be painted on the retaining wall and bridge foundation to add character to the trail and to help discourage graffiti. Dirksen Nature Park Construction is in the final stages on a nature play area in Dirksen Nature Park south of Tigard Street. The Fanno Creek Trail and the Nature Park are open.The restroom facility is open. Portions of the trail and park may have short-term closures as construction wraps up. A new playground structure will be installed in early April! River Terrace Area Construction • River Terrace subdivisions are under construction particularly on the east side of Roy Rogers Rd south of Scholls Ferry Rd. If iou have ani questions,please contact Mike White at 503-718-2464. • A contractor is building a new subdivision on the west side of 150`h Ave south of Hawksridge. Utility work (with traffic delays) is in progress in 150x'Ave. • Bull Mountain Road Widening and Traffic Signal Construction: Bull Mountain Road (from 164`'to Roy Rogers Rd) is open with a new roundabout at the future River Terrace Blvd,and a traffic signal at Bull Mountain and Roy Rogers Road. Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. • There are other significant road, sewer and water projects underway or planned in the area.Visit GetUsThere.org for information and updates. HwE217 Auxiliary Lanes The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is designing a project to add an auxiliary third lane on Hwy 217 southbound from Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to Hwy 99W,and Hwy 217 northbound from Hwy 99W to Scholls Ferry Rd. More information is on the project website at hwy2l7.org. Fanno Creek Trail OWoodard Park to Bonita and Hall Blvd to Tualatin) Design work is in progress on a project to build the remaining segments of the Fanno Creek Trail from Woodard Park to Bonita Road and build a new connection from the end of 85`h Avenue (Hall Boulevard) to the Tualatin Bridge. Contact Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788, or carla a tiWd-or.gov with any questions. 69`h Avenue—Hampton Inn A Hampton Inn is being constructed on 69t'Avenue at Clinton Street. 69'''Avenue is closed to traffic from SW Baylor Street to SW Clinton Street from until May 3'd. Taco Bell on Highway 99W Contractor finishing the Taco Bell re-build near SW Park St. /HWY 99 in Tigard. Expect light traffic impacts on SW Park St. Oak Street near 90`h Avenue A contractor is working on Oak Street near 90`h Avenue for a new apartment complex. Daytime delays likely. 76`'and 79h Avenues south of Bonita Road A developer is constructing the Elderberry Ridge subdivision on the south end of 76`'Ave east of 79`'Ave south of Bonita Road. The contractor is waiting for a break in weather to complete the road work. Some traffic impacts expected on 79`h Ave. Tiedeman Avenue and Tigard Street A developer is building a new subdivision on Tigard Street east of Tiedeman Avenue. The contractor is installing storm line in Tigard Street between Tiedeman and Katherine streets. Expect delays on Tigard Street. 68`'Parkway south of Hwy 99W A developer is building a new self-storage facility on the west side of 68`'Parkway south of Highway 99W. Sidewalk improvements along 68`h Parkway will be beginning soon. Some delays possible. SW 150th Ave south of Hawk Ridge Drive A developer is building a 180-lot subdivision on SW 150`'Ave south of Hav-k Ridge Drize. No impacts to traffic expected. SW 121st Ave south of Springwood Drive A developer is building a 17-lot subdivision on SW 121"Ave south of Springwood Drive. Work is nearing completion. Pavement work to repair damaged areas will effect traffic on SW 121st Ave and Springwood Dr,but work has been postponed until the weather is appropriate for paving. 72nd Avenue between Clinton St and Baylor St .A developer is building a new 37-unit apartment building on the east side of 72nd Ave between Clinton St and Baylor St. Building fi�undarion and concrete. piles finished. Expect light to moderate traffic impacts on 72nd_Ave. betwccn SW Clinton and S\\•' liaylur as site work co ntialles. 98th Ave between Greenburg Rd and Scott Ct A developer is building a subdivision on 98'Avenue between Greenburg Rd and Scott Ct.The contractor will be installing a waterline along 98`'Avenue. Some traffic impacts are expected on 98`'Ave. Hunziker Road—Fields Apartments A developer is building apartments on Hunziker Rd and improvements include widening Hunziker Rd. Construction is ongoing, some traffic impacts expected. Atlanta Street—Tigard Storage A sanitary line is being installed at the Tigard Storage on Atlanta Street. Possible light traffic impacts on Atlanta Street. 114th Place A new subdivision is being insuilled on 114th I'lac.e north of North Dakota Street. Construction is scheduled to begin next week. Sotue traffic impacts expected on North Dakota Street and 114t1i Place. School Construction Construction continues on Templeton Elementary School,and on the new Durham Center education serv7ces building near Durham Elementary School. Item# 1) Newsletter:-3-2g4 ' Public Works ' 1A E MNP - 3128119 Congratulations to Derek Johnson, Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association ROADeo Winner Last Wednesday,March 20,Tigard Public Works employee Derek Johnson took second place in the ROADeo competition in Eugene. Twenty-six contestants from throughout the Pacific Northwest participated in three skill stations,including backhoe, skid-steer loader and mini-excavator. Derek is one of two people who will represent the Oregon chapter at the national event in Seattle in September. The Public Works team is very proud of Derek's accomplishment. "This is only the second time that Derek's attempted this competition. To win second place is a big accomplishment," says Sam Morrison Water Operations Supervisor. Learn more about the event,which highlights the public works profession, from local news coverage: https://www.registerguard.corn/news/20190321/12acific-northwest-12ublic-works-teams-compete-in- roadeo?fbclid=IwAR3znDFVJHicyNbc7yjxEZKD2y5 7 diG05ZKPcyg«'Y5gxc1181mnNajf\7'chU f, +` ``� Gearing up for the Camas Festival Dirksen New* Park Come celebrate Tigard's premier nature park! Learn more about the local significance of the camas flower while it's in bloom, take a tour to find brass sculptures of wildlife, and 00co enjoy the recently completed oak savanna overlook, nature F E S T I V A L play area and more. While you're there, see plans for upcoming Fanno Creek Trail projects. 711, ,. Learn more about the work in Dirksen Nature Park. Hear + :§`'; ` "�s:> ��,,; t`, ► from project co-manager Carla Staedter about the excitingJq things happening at Dirksen: APRIL 27 haps://youtu.be/zbLt#kmOh60 � J Time to Schedule your Backflow Test All Tigard QVater Service Area customers with an in-ground sprinkler system, a fire suppression system, or a private well are required to Backf low Testing have their backflow prevention devices tested by a certified tester each Due June I year by June 1.This is required by the Oregon Health Division and in compliance with the city's cross connection control program. 44 Once the test is complete, a copy of the report must be submitted to the Public Works Department. The perfect time to test is between April and June when the freezing weather has passed,which can damage your backflow assembly, and before the heavy watering season begins. The t�■ f�► a market is competitive, so homeowners can expect to pay between $25 and$45 per test. Fater users play an essential role in maintaining safe, clean drinking water. By preventing pollutants and contaminants from entering the drinking water system,water users help to protect the quality of the water for themselves and our community. For more information: https://a-�yw.tigard-or.gov/city hall/backflow.php 8r xkllow dowlza prove+ts water from travelling back into your drinking water. Y' e iL k Item# { Tigard Police Department Newslett r:'-� �� 1 Media Release gNo 13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov/police FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27,2019 Contact: Stefanie Kouremetis,Community Engagement Program Coordinator Tigard Police Department Phone: 503-718-2814 Pager: 503- Email: stefanie.kouremetis@tigard-or.gov Tigard Wells Fargo Robbery Tigard Police are asking for help identifying and locating a suspect who allegedly robbed a Tigard Wells Fargo on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The bank is located at 9200 SW Washington Square Rd in Tigard. At approximately 3:45p.m., police were alerted of the robbery via a 9-1-1 call and then quickly set up containment and searched the area. The suspect remains at large. According to witness statements, the suspect, described as a white male in his 50s,wearing a black baseball cap, black glasses, and black jacket, entered the bank and presented a demand note for money to an employee. The note said he had a weapon. However, no weapon was displayed during the robbery. The suspect then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. Tigard Police investigators were able to obtain surveillance photos of the suspect. If anyone has information regarding the suspect, they are urged to contact Detective Hockin at 503-718-2553 or email at David.hockin ti d-or.gov Page 1 of 1 r a l Item#.6 Newsletter:-�%2�'rq Tigard council mulls both levy, bond in 2020 Ray Pitz Tuesday,March 26,2019 The Tigard City Council is looking at a May 2020 local option levy as well as a bond measure to build a new police station. TIGARD COLTIVr SY CI IN OF 1 IGARD-The i ig ud C'it3 Council is looking at both a bond measure and Renal leNy sent to voters in 2020. The Tigard City Council is considering whether to approach voters in May 2020 with a local option levy for public safety as well as a separate bond measure to construct a new public safety building. On Tuesday the council directed city staff to return with proposals and possible dollar amounts for the money measures as early as next month. Last May, voters rejected a local option levy that among things would have added police officers. That levy, which would have cost$1.18 per$1,000 of assessed value on residents' property, also would have provided funds to improve maintenance for parks and trails as well keeping current library hours and increasing library programs. New this time around is a bond asking residents to approve a public safety building to replace the current police station attached to City Hall on Hall Boulevard. The most likely possibility would be to construct a new building in the parking areas at the current police station, a facility plagued by numerous physical issues including consistent leaking during rainstorms. In fact, Councilor Tom Anderson said if the city does go out for a construction bond, nothing would work better than to give residents a tour of the current police station and its limitations. City Manager Marty Wine reiterated to the council the importance of having adequate time to get the message out to the public if the city goes out for the measures. "We believe there's nine to 12 months of work to decide what should be on a levy," said Wine, who pointed out it will be important to be very specific with any proposal because last May there were voters who didn't believe the local option levy was very well defined. "The sooner we can be out talking about a proposal, the better." She also suggested that a dollar amount be less than the $1.18 per$1,000 of assessed value that was attached to the May local option levy. One of the things Wine wanted to define Tuesday was what the council would like to see regarding any future money measure. "I would like it to be a safety levy and a bond for a new police facility,"said John Goodhouse, council president. Councilor Liz Newton stressed the importance of being very specific about telling voters how the money would be spent. "The more specific we can be, the better,"she said. Tuesday's discussion also centered on creation of a bond and levy task force with Mayor Jason Snider asking that former city leaders with experience be brought in as well to offer advice. Councilor Heidi Lueb said she would like to see any bond and levy task force to also help out with how to get the message out along with other bond or levy planning duties. Police: Man uses demand note to rob Tigard bank Suspect fled the Tigard Wells Fargo with an undisclosed sum of cas h By: KOIN 6 News Staff Updated: Mar 2-7 Tigard police said the suspect who robbed a Wells Fargo was a white male in his 50s, March 27, 2019. (Tigard Police Department) PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) --A man whom officers said robbed a Tigard bank using only a demand note was still on the loose hours later. Witnesses said a white man in his 50s handed the note to an employee at the Tigard Wells Fargo at about 3:45 p.m.Wednesday,according to Tigard police. The note said the man had a weapon but none were seen during the robbery, officials said. He then fled with an undisclosed sum. Officers quickly set up a containment area around the bank at 9200 SW Washington Square Road but they didn't find the suspect. The man was seen wearing a black baseball cap, black glasses and a black jacket. If you've seen him, call Detective Hockin at 503.718.2553.