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04/24/1995 - Packet TIGARD WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Serving Unincorporated Area REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 24, 1995 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Visitor Comments 3. Approval of March 29, 1995 Minutes 4. Acceptance of Election Results 5. Intergovernmental Water Board Update - Beverly Froude 7. Director's Report - Ed Wegner a. Interim Water Supply b. Long Term Water Supply 9. Non-Agenda Items 10. Commissioner's Comments 11. Set Next Meeting Agenda 12. Adjournment Reminder: TWD Meeting 5-22-95 @ 7:00 IWB Meeting 5-09-95 @ 5:30 Executive Session: The Tigard Water District may go into Executive Session under the provisions of ORS. 192.6.60 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real property transactions, current and pending litigation issues. All discussions within this session are confidential; therefore nothing from this meeting may be disclosed by those present. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend this session but must not disclose any information discussed during this session. kathy\twd\4-24.agn TIGARD WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING March 29, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Froude, Commissioners Haunsperger, Mortensen, Pedersen, and Penner STAFF PRESENT: Ed Wegner, Randy Volk, and Kathy Kaatz VISITORS: Jack Polans 1. Call to Order The meeting of the Tigard Water District Board was called to order by Chair Froude at 7 : 03 p.m. 2 . Visitor's Comments Mr. Jack Polans questioned whether Mr. Wegner would be in attendance. It was stated that he would be late and Mr. Polans said he would talk with him later. Mr. Polans discussed the RFP for rate study and the necessity of hiring a consultant. 3 . Approval of Minutes Commissioner Haunsperger moved and Commissioner Mortensen seconded approval of the February 27, 1995 minutes as submitted. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4 . Resignation and Appointment of Commissioners Chair Froude stated that the Board would not be appointing new Commissioners at this meeting since the Elections Division has not completed the vote count . After a discussion by the Board, it was decided that they would appoint Mr. Penner at the end of the meeting for the interim position. 5. Information on Policies for Emergency and After Hour Calls Mr. Volk stated that the Water crew has six employees that rotate on a weekly basis that are on call twenty-four hours a day. After 5 :00 p.m. the phones in the main office are switched to the answering service in Beaverton (Calls Unlimited) . The service will then reach the on call person via a pager or cellular phone. Mr. Volk stated that if the caller wants to speak directly to the employee that is also possible. Mr. Volk stated that this system works all the time. 6. Intergovernmental Water Board Update - Froude Chair Froude stated that the Intergovernmental Water Board met twice during the month of March (8th and 22nd) . Ms . Froude stated that she had some information available that was provided to the IWB (Draft of the City of Tigard, Rules, Rates and Regulations, Draft of 1995/96 budget) . The IWB approved to go before City Council the proposal for water rate study, which the City Council passed and it will then be advertised. At the March 22nd meeting, Mike Miller made a presentation on pulling the wells #2 and #3 with costs ranging from $29, 000 to $40, 000 . The IWB recommended to accept the bid from Mather and Sons . Commissioner Haunsperger questioned the age of the wells . Mr. Miller stated that well #3 (South of Walnut/135th) was drilled in 1958 and #2 (SW Gaarde/119th) was drilled in 1940. Mr. Miller stated that this cost involves pulling and reinstallation of the pump, and the repair costs which have been estimated since what repairs are needed is unknown until the pumps are pulled. The IWB also discussed the interim water supply and the Baylor Street intertie connection at the cost of $91, 000 . This will include a water main, 650 feet of 12" main, a valve vault and a 15%- contingency and Tigard's share of the Florence Street meter replacement. This will allow the supply of water from the Tualatin Valley Water District through this intertie with a capacity of 2 mgd which is based upon a study completed by CH2mHill . Chair Froude shared a matrix of the available funding for these projects. Commissioner Haunsperger questioned the need for the Menlor Reservoir? Mr. Wegner stated that funds had been placed in the budget to complete site work and preliminary design work. It was decided that before working on another reservoir, we are in need of a supply. Mr. Wegner stated that since we will not be spending all the Menlor Site improvement funds, they will be used for the pulling of the wells . Chair Froude stated that the IWB was also provided a copy of a draft agreement between the City of Tigard and Tualatin Valley Water District for the interim water supply. Chair Froude stated that the IWB made some significant corrections which are not reflected in this draft copy. Mr. Wegner stated that one of the significant recommendations was the assessment of liability throughout the contract (prior to the intertie belongs to Tualatin Valley, after the intertie belongs to Tigard) page 10. Also on page 5, a change will be made that will outline water quality and who the responsible party will be. Mr. Wegner stated that these changes have been submitted Tigard Water District Board Meeting - March 29, 1995 Page 2 to the City attorney and the new draft will be submitted to Tualatin Valley Water District and will be back hopefully before the Tigard City Council on April 11th. Commissioner Haunsperger questioned how the rate of . 78 per 100 cf was determined? Mr. Wegner stated that there is a breakdown of the cost on page 6 and 7 of this draft agreement. Commissioner Pedersen questioned the rate we are currently paying for surplus water? Mr. Wegner stated that Portland is currently charging us 54.9 which is going to go up to 1.26 which may not be a final cost. Lake Oswego is currently charging us .57 and the cost in the future is unknown. Chair Froude stated that it was important to look at page 2 item 1 (a) that discusses the understanding that this is an interim measure until the City can secure a permanent source. Ms. Froude stated that the a final draft will go before the City Council on April 11th and the next IWB meeting will be April 19th. Mr. Wegner stated that the RFP will determine the rates for future costs. At this point we do not anticipate a cost increase due to these rates. Commissioner Mortensen questioned if there was any discussion regarding termination for one year (page 11) ? Mr. Wegner stated that this would give both parties some flexibility if needed. Commissioner Haunsperger noted that the rate of . 78 per 100 cf is for less than 1096 of the peak needs. 7 . Update of Water Conservation Mr. Wegner stated that we will be doing a newsletter (insert) for the April/May billings. This newsletter will include the Mayor' s letter and a letter by Mike Miller on water conservation in yards and around the home. We are also in the process of picking up through the Regional Supply Plan, two brochures as an insert on water conservation as well as the timetable on the Regional Plan. Mike Miller is currently drafting a letter to the local businesses regarding wise watering and will also have available staff for consulting purposes . Chair Froude stated discussed an article in "This Week" on gardening workshops which are being held at PCC. Discussed the possibility of providing these workshops for the, ervice area. Tigard Water District Board Meeting - March 29, 1995 Page 3 Randy Volk stated that he is a member of the Water Coalition and they are considering the possibility of grocery sacks with water conservation messages, and also the possibility of publicizing at the Tigard Cinema in regards to water conservation. The next meeting of the Water Coalition will be April 13th. Visitor, Pamela Moyers stated that some areas advertise in the newspaper, residents who abuse the use of water. The Board discussed the inverted rate structure which is currently being done by Tualatin Valley, Hillsboro and Portland. Mr. Wegner mentioned that the involvement for the NW Gas conservation program was quite successful. Tigard sent out 6, 000 offers with 4, 102 households requesting packages with 7, 000 showerheads being installed within the service area. Mr. Wegner stated that the Regional Participants met yesterday and discussed their public involvement program which will include newsletter, stuffers for all twenty-seven agencies via billing, targeted interest groups, pubic forums, tv spots, cable video production. The City of Tigard will have a slide show at the Intergovernmental Water Board meeting (4-19-95) and will invite elected officials from the four entities to preview as well as the public. The Regional Plan Draft will be available to the IWB in June and hopefully in November will be approving the final copy. Visitor, Norman Penner stated the importance of getting a couple of the major news stations interested in featuring the issues of water. 8. Director' s Report • Mr. Wegner stated that we are moving ahead with the wells, the Baylor Street intertie, and work on the large reservoir. Mr. Wegner stated that we did receive a letter from the City of Lake Oswego which stated it was the second extension. The first extension expired March 7th and this extension will go through May 15th. Mr. Wegner stated that last evening, Murray Smith and Associates met with City Council in Executive Session to discuss some of the stumbling stones being incurred in negotiations with Lake Oswego and how to deal with those areas. The City Council will meet again on April 11th with Murray Smith to work out some language and some feasibilities to proceed with Lake Oswego. Mr. Monahan did go into Executive Session with the IWB. Tigard Water District Board Meeting - March 29, 1995 Page 4 It was requested by Commissioner Haunsperger that the notice of Executive Session be placed on all future agendas. Visitor, Jack Polans questioned on page 4 on the minutes (2-27-95) it states that the agreement will assign water rights to a new agency. Could this new agency be referred to as a shell with no police powers? Mr. Wegner stated no. Mr. Polans questioned when this new agency would come into position? Mr. Wegner stated that the two phases mentioned in those minutes were two areas of concerns. He stated that the first phase of concerns have not been agreed upon as yet . Mr. Wegner stated that this new agency will only be in existence when a final document is arrived at between the two parties . Mr. Wegner stated that he had provided the Board with the monthly report on revenues and expenditures and working within the department, income statement for February and the progress report of the Participants Committee, and the Regional Water Supply Plan. 9 . Non Agenda Items Commissioner Mortensen stated that she had received a letter from Wayne Lowry regarding the remaining payoff of the debt for July 1 of 1995 and the principal amount being due January 1 of 1996 (bond indebtedness) . Commissioner Haunsperger made a motion to accept the resignation of Art Pedersen and was seconded by Commissioner Mortensen and passed unanimously. Chair Froude thanked Mr. Pedersen for his service on the Board. Mr. Pedersen stated that he has enjoyed his association with the Board and that he felt that the staff was doing a very good job. Commissioner Haunsperger made a motion to appoint Norman Penner for an interim Commissioner position to fulfill the position created by Art Pedersen' s resignation until the Board is sworn in June. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pedersen and a unanimous voice vote. Mr. Penner was then sworn into office. Chair Froude stated that the next meeting date will be April 24, 1995 with the IWB meeting set for April 19th. Mr. Polans questioned the reference of the City of Tigard' s need for a huge study that would require a scientific engineering constructive study which includes a program. Mr. Wegner stated that it is called a model and it has a, matrix used by a lot of people with figures that are relative, to the study they do regarding Tigard' s water system. Mr. Polans questioned this study running over ten million dollars? Mr. Wegner stated that this study will cost $25, 000 which will Tigard Water District Board Meeting - March 29, 1995 Page 5 include the rate study and provide a computer model . Each year we will be able to insert new financial data and project what the rates should be for the coming year. Mr. Polans questioned the City' s need for a consultant to complete this study. Mr. Wegner stated that Mr. Polans could speak with Mr. Monahan. Chair Froude stated that this has already been passed by the City Council . Commissioner Mortensen questioned seeing the resolution that was passed by the City Council on annexation. Mr. Wegner stated that this resolution was passed the previous night by the City Council (3-1) to rescind the ordinance on island annexation. Mr. Wegner stated that he would provide the Board with a copy of that resolution. Commissioner Haunsperger questioned receiving a copy of the budget which Mr. Wegner stated he would provide. The meeting was adjourned. Tigard Water District Board Meeting - March 29, 1995 Page 6 PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION 800 NE OREGON ST #16 ( STE 540 ) PORTLAND, OR 97232-TEL : 731-4093 NOTIFICATION OF BOUNDARY CHANGE PROPOSAL DATE : April 3, 1995 TO: Tigard Water District ATTN : Board of Directors The Boundary Commission has received a proposal (No . 3459 ) to annex certain territory to the City of Tigard. The area involved is shown on the attached map. Basic information on this proposal is as follows : Area : 10. 07 acres Existing Land Use : Single family dwellings 1 Multi-family units 0 Commercial structures 0 Industrial structures 0 Other -- Total Estimated Population : 4 Current Assessed Value : $131, 640. 00 Current Zoning : County R-6 Reason For Annexation : Applicants wish to receive City services to facilitate development. Proposed Development : Forty single-family residences. If you wish to make written comments or recommendations, please present a letter to this office no later than April 24, 1995, or attend the Public Hearing on the above matter, to be held on Thursday, May 4, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 602, Multnomah County Courthouse, 1021 SW 4th Ave . , Portland , Oregon. Kenneth S. 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I . ....st7,... • •'''''•--- ..,A 4.,L .— 4_ . = --..; , — _---. --; - — -FONNER STREET ._ ,. ._ —- 2S •7,r •-r.•1, :•: PROPOSAL NO. 3459 CITY OF TIGARD ANNEXATION FIGURE 2 TIGARD WATER DISTRICT INCOME STATEMENT & BALANCE SHEET As of March 31, 1995 INCOME STATEMENT Accounts I I Prior Y- T-D I I Monthly I I Y- T - D REVENUES 1%PY Water Sales Revenue Interest Earned 726.51 130.23 856.74 Recovered Expenditures Total Revenues 726.51 130.23 856.74 EXPENDITURES Professional Services 323.45 323.45 Contractual Services Office Supplies & Expenses Advertising& Elections Dues & Subscriptions 3,326.00 3,326.00 Insurance 2,441.05 2,441.05 Total Expenditures 6,090.50 6,090.50 BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash & Investments 25,305.57 130.23 25,435.80 Net Fixed Assets Total Assets 25,305.57 130.23 25,435.80 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE Liabilities Accounts Payable Due Other Funds Total Liabilities Fund Balance Fund Balance 30,669.56 30,669.56 Excess of Revenues/(Expenditures) (5,363.99) 130.23 (5,233.76) Total Fund Balance 25,305.57 130.23 25,435.80 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 25,305.57 130.23 25,435.80 g:\Excel\TWD\Monthly\94-5isbs.xls MARCH 1995 WATER MONTHLY REPORT Revenues/Expenditures: Month of March Year to Date Prior Yr. to Date % of Budget Revenues: Water Sales $301,117.48 $3,112,059.88 $2,596,017.16 Meter Sales 50,970.00 346,105.00 386,485.93 Developer Fees 0.00 $131,166.68 64,437.43 Other Income 7,109.30 103,584.18 89,532.50 Total Revenue $264,604.10 $3,692,915.74 $3,136,473.02 97% Expenditures: Personal Services $55,486.16 $533,429.88 $624,484.27 Material Services 126,297.04 1,272,019.22 1,267,282.84 Capital Outlay 13,456.23 117,966.16 182,738.65 Cap. Proj. Res. Fund 00.00 00.00 300,000.00 *Total Expends. $195,239.43 $1,923,415.26 $2,374,505.76 52% SDC Fund: $55,095.39 $410,544.51 518,414.44 104% SDC Fund Balance: $1,497,609.27 * City accounting system is on a cash basis Meter Installations: 5/8" x 3/4" 1" 1 1/2" 2" Total Durham 10 0 0 0 10 King City 0 0 0 0 0 Unincorporated Area 35 0 0 0 35 City of Tigard 33 2 1 0 36 Total for March 81 Water Consumption and Loss: Total 100 cubic feet of water purchased or produced 169,980 ccf Plus amount of water from storage during March and consumption not billed in February 20,150 ccf Total 100 cubic feet of water billed <148,719 ccf' Water loss from flushing new lines in subdivisions < 1,690 ccf' Net amount of water in storage < 9,500 ccf' Amount of water consumed but not yet billed < 15,650 ccf' *Total Water loss 14,571 ccf 8.57% * Includes water loss due to cleaning of the 10 MG reservoir Work Accomplished: Durham • Water Division personnel responded to a few routine requests to check for water leaks or low water pressure at the customer's service. • Water Division personnel replaced a damaged angle stop on SW Ellman Lane. King City • Water Division personnel responded to five requests to check for low or no water consumption. Unincorporated Area • Water Division personnel replaced three 5/8" x 3/4" water meters; two 3/4- inch pressure regulators; adjusted two 3/4-inch water services; and responded to ten requests to check water leaks at the meter, low water usage, and low pressure problems. • Water Division personnel relocated a fire hydrant further south from the street on SW Beef Bend Road just east of SW 131st Avenue. Area residents were concerned that the existing location was a vehicle hazard. City of Tigard • Water Division personnel replaced two 3/4-inch pressure regulators and five 5/8" x 3/4" water meters that were malfunctioning. In addition Water staff also responded to 13 calls to check on water leaks at the meter, replace damaged meter boxes or checked reports of low water pressure. • Water Division personnel potholed SW Durham Road in various locations to determine the location and depth of the 12-inch water main in relationship to storm sewer crossings, power pole locations, and catch basins. Washington County has plans for a road improvement project that includes three lanes, bike path, sidewalks, and the widening of the Fanno Creek bridge. • Water Division personnel installed 14 3/4-inch water services for Pebble Creek Estates, a single family residential development located on SW Scholls Ferry Road north of SW Walnut Street. • Water Division personnel installed 40 3/4-inch water services and two 1- inch water services for Hillshire Summit Estates No. 2, a single family residential development located at the summit of Bull Mountain, east of SW Benchview Terrace. • Water Division personnel repaired a fire hydrant that was damaged by a unknown vehicle along SW Greenburg Road. • Water Division personnel relocated a fire hydrant located in the Aspen Ridge development that was to close to the wheel chair ramp of the sidewalk. • Water Division personnel relocated a fire hydrant, installed a 2-inch water service and installed a 1 1/2-inch water meter for the new American Legion Hall located on SW Scoffins Street at SW Ash Avenue. • Water Division personnel updated a meter vault to comply with confined space entry requirements and also replaced the 3-inch compound meter for the Englewood Apartment complex off of SW Springwood Drive. Operational Changes: The Utility Division continued its efforts in cross training employees from the water, sanitary sewer, and storm water crews. The 10 million gallon reservoir was drained and cleaned during the month of March. Status Report: During the routine cleaning of the 10 million gallon reservoir, a separation between the concrete wall and the curbing inside of the reservoir was noted. Upon further examination the separation was the result from the Scotts Mill, "spring break quake", earthquake from 1993. Other than the separation, there was no structural damage to the reservoir and no leaks were discovered. Repairs to the reservoir, sealing of the separation, is scheduled for April. The reservoir will be back in service before May 15, 1995. frPkcfA44A-t4Ad- 312 2/y„S- t i ''MON C i `�i i . m 4• Y\ . March 28, 1995 Since the last meeting of the Participants Committee on February 21, 1995 the Project Management Staff have been involved in the following activities: 1) Staff have met with consultants about the public involvement program and the institutional element to discuss the process from now till the issuance of the Preliminary Plan in July. A meeting of the public involvement subcommittee will be set up prior to the next steering committee. 2)Staff have met with BCI staff to discuss the conservation program report and the review process for the Conservation Coalition and the Steering Committee to review that document. 3)Staff attended a meeting at WRD in Salem on the budget issues regarding the state funded share of a Corps reauthorization study for the Willamette projects on February 23. WRD staff will present an alternative for the participants to review for presentation to the legislative subcommittee responsible for reviewing the WRD budget. The ideas discussed ways to reduce this biennium share including such things moving to a four year time span, when the actual start date would be,and if other local match shares could be generated. A fair amount of time was spent discussing the potential opposition of the agricultural community to having a reauthorization feasibility study conducted at all. 4)Staff reviewed the Columbia River National Estuary Program nomination agreement. Contact DEQ staff to suggest that the discussion of beneficial uses note that the Columbia is under study as a potential municipal supply source for the Portland metropolitan region. 5) Staff made a presentation to the Water Services Leadership Group meeting on March 6 about the outcomes for the Phase 2 process and the public involvement process. 6)Staff attended the Metro WRPAC subcommittee on Water Resources and Open Spaces meeting on March 8. The Metro work program for refining the Metro 2040 growth management decision was outlined and this group provided input on the refinement of the unbuildable lands inventory and discussed the type of recommendations that might be made about adequate standards for providing adequate water management inside the UGB. 7)Staff met with three members of the Denver Water Department to discuss with them the IRP process and desired outcomes of the RWSP for our region and how this compared with the situation in Denver. 8)Staff attended the Metro MTAC meeting on March 9 and received information on the refinement of the population forecasts that Metro is conducting at this time. The major point is that the area has grown faster than prior predictions since 1990 and this has resulted in less land supply left inside the current UGB than was anticipated. The more detailed Metro 2015 population forecasts are being developed now and will likely reflect these faster growth rates. 9)Staff has coordinated the printing and distribution of the conservation program to the Col/Willamette Conservation Coalition. 10)Staff have met with the consultants to discuss revisions to the environmental rankings based on the review of these materials as drafted. 11)Staff participated in the public involvement subcommittee meeting which occurred on March 10. 12)Staff have been working to assist in any refinements to the current water system assumptions as they will be reflected in the 1RP model,particularly those related to the Portland wellfield and some of the smaller systems as they play into the transmission analysis. 13) Staff made presentations to the Geological Society of the Oregon Country and the Portland Garden Club about the RWSP utilizing the slide show, handout materials, and discussion. 14) Staff met with Metro staff to discuss the adoption process for the RWSP and the Metro role in that adoption process as well as aspects of the Metro water supply element of the Metro Regional Framework Plan. A report will be made as a part of the PC agenda for March 28. 15) Staff attended a Metro MTAC meeting on March 23 and listened to discussions about the redevelopment land survey and some bills being considered by the Legislature on standards for the urban growth boundary and on expedited hearings processes for subdivisions in urban growth boundaries. 16) Staff reviewed and provided comments to Montgomery Watson about the results of the analysis of flow impacts from a third Bull Run dam in the Bull Run and Sandy Rivers. The results of this analysis will enable a representative mitigation strategy to be incorporated into the IRP process to reflect the costs involved with flow mitigation. 17) Staff attended the Col/Will Conservation Coalition meeting on March 21 along with consultant staff at which the conservation programs packages were discussed and reviewed. Staff is coordinating the response from the Coalition for the Steering Committee. 18) Staff have met with Montgomery Watson to discuss the refinements to the evaluation criteria, rankings, and justification language for the water quality and the environmental elements. rr"-----111-1--111_ �; _ 1 V . .F r ; 1. _"-y, -; 1 t �� )fix. ' .. s k . This information provided by the City of Tigard,your water service provider. 4 ' Make sure sprinkler heads deliver water close to the ground.This helps prevent "` ,, water loss to evaporation.The use of drip irrigation or soaker hoses for gardens and ' ':'fir shrubs is an ideal way of applying water directly to the plants roots,which reduces aste from evaporation or runoff.Make every drop count,check your irrigation sys- y , _�,, , ;, ' tem regularly to make sure it provides the right amount of water at the right place and l� y; right time.Also be sure to check for leaks and broken sprinkler heads on a regular ba- s '1'sit'..sit' c :.r sis.If a leak or a problem is discovered with the sprinkler system,then repair it as soon f , Q4,., ' K k`�,, as possible to reduce further water losses. -,` ,; Water only what needs watering.Driveways,sidewalks and streets don't need water x .; ing;you can clean these concrete areas with a broom.Also wash your car with a bucket «,11,' and a shut off nozzle on your hose.Don't let water run down the street. Place mulch aro •d trees,shrubs and plants.Mulches discourage evaporation,weed Did you know that you growth and ,,_4 ' .Mulches can be organic(aged manure,compost,bark chips or wood . . ?° anic(rock and gravel).Organic mulches increase the soil's ability can save money and to :,,as' ater,h , event weeds and reduce soil erosion.Inorganic mulches absorb fir • water by• ,�,t'hea •.1 the sun and can actually increase water loss from plants and • .E n, 0 Thinking about how you �,�`�' .e�44 g a new landscape,match plants with use zones and watering zones. k a"s;�'.v .. t` e typical usage zones in your landscape design. © Using less wheneve � i t.�3� � x� Here are some wise { "11,."...;;,..:Ar is, " ' '''.0' blic areas are highly visible areas such as the entry to your home.This area you can use to cut yo °'a, -" receives the most care and also often uses the most water. usage,reduce your watt ., . ' f maintain an attractive lanK; Aka ""�Private areas are areas where most outdoor activities take place.This area should be functional as well as attractive and durable.It also should be designed to use less "1.Water early or water late.Less water water than your public area. is wasted to the wind and evaporation when you water this ""♦Service areas are the working or utility areas of the landscape which are usually screened from view(garbage can,dog house,or air conditioning unit).This area way. requires the least amount of water of the three areas. ""♦Water deep,water infrequently, water slowly and evenly.This will As well as dividing your landscape into these typical use zones there are also corre- encourage healthy root systems that sponding water zones. develop deeper into the ground "1*High watering zones are the small,visible,highly maintained areas that are rather than near the surface where considered public areas. they are more likely to become dry. ""♦Moderate watering zones are private areas which in addition to natural rainfall Established lawns need only about 1 require occasional watering to maintain healthy plants. inch of water per week.Watering thor- ' ' oughly,but infrequently,produces a ""'}Low watering zones are service areas that require only natural rainfall. deep-rooted lawn that is more water-effi Remember,match plants with use zones and water zones,and keep plants with similar cient and drought-tolerant. water needs together. Water, water Have you been considering a new lawn? The water we drink and use daily is Did you know that during the summer you can use up to two times more water than often taken for granted.If we consider during the winter,just by watering your lawn?If you are considering a new lawn for the process involved between the time your yard,or just wanting to re-seed an established lawn,then understanding the dif- water is pulled from its source until we ferent types of grasses can help you have a green,healthy,and water-efficient lawn. open our faucets,we can better under- stand the costs involved.Water The following list is of the types of grass,in order of their drought-resistance,that that is taken from a well or a lo- are available in our area. cal river,is made potable ( Tall Fescue:This is a relatively new glass(or planting in the Metro area.It through a treatment facility,and is quite drought tolerant and can often go without water ten(10)days or then it travels 20 to 100 miles through piping before it reaches 4tit longer if the grass is irrigated slowly and deeply when it is watered.It has the deepest root system and will stay greener longer,d'uring a drought. our businesses and homes. Perennial Ryegrass:This is the most commonly planted grass in western Historically,the City of Tigard and ► Oregon.Turf experts recommend perennial ryegrass most often as it is easy to es- the surrounding areas served by the Ti- " tablish and forms an attractive turf for most of the year.Perennial ryegrass is quite dis- gard area water district have relied on ease-resistant with proper maintenance.It does well in light to moderate shade,but water from other cities.We have pur does not do well in deep shade or poor soil. chased their surplus water.Unfortu- �` nately,due to 20 years of growth in the Fine Fescue:These grasses are fairly drought-tolerant,but need more frequent wav metropolitan area as well as additional tering than perennial ryegrass.It loses its beauty after drought conditions.They are federal regulations for higher water qual- best used in the shade and partially shaded areas under low maintenance and high cut ity,we are now experiencing a water length.Fine fescues are`oderately disease-resistant. shortage in the Portland metropolitan BentgraSs:This is the mosfdiinant grass in the area.Bentgrass is usually an"in- area. vader grass."It will takelOver evenThe best maintained lawns planted with other seed t, The City of Tigard must look for and types after a few y�arst t can be tasil identified in early morning when the dew hangs f find a source for its water for the next 20 on the grass.It dorninhtes other`la 'gtasse$bicause it grows well in the cool times of years.There are numerous options avail- the year,tolerates drought by goingdormant,requires very little fertilizer,and gets able,all of which have a financial impact few diseases if it is not over"fer$lized.,,, i on our monthly water bill. '" Kentucky Bluegrass;This grass does not do well in this arei/It is poorly adapted The City Council and staff will contrib- to wet and mild winters. '' I dt ute many hours in an effort to locate the Rough Stalk Bluegrass:A grass for wet and shay,.#areas on)y.This grass creates a most cost effective source of water for very soft,succulent,dense mat.If planted in other areas it0'an be a very invasive weed the citizens and businesses of Tigard. species. As the Council gets closer to identifying Other Options:An"ecolawn"is an alternate to conventional grass lawns.Ecolawns that source,we will continue to commu- combine grasses with selected broad-leaf plants to produce an ecologically stable mix- nicate with the citizens of Tigard by pro- ture of plants that require less maintenance than a typical lawn.Often these mixes take viding current information about our at least two seasons to become established.Check with your local nursery for turf spe- decisions_ cialist for a mix you would enjoy. Cross talk As the temperature increases and the ply system carrying domestic water and the City of Tigard requires that all back- rainfall begins to decrease,many of us hoses or piping systems used or in- flow prevention devices be tested on an will begin to use our lawn irrigation sys- tended for some other purpose.Because annual basis. tems.Lawn irrigation systems,when in- of the possibility for contaminated water If you should have arty,questions regard stalled properly,will include a backflow or water of questionable quality entering ing the installation or testing of backflow prevention device.Backflow prevention into the irrigation system,all users of the prevention devices on your property, devices are our only line of defense from public water system are required to in please call our Water Quality Technician potential or actual cross connections to stall backflow devices on their irrigation at 639-4171.Also,as a reminder,plumb- the public potable water system. systems.A backflow device prevents the ing permits do need to be issued on all flow of water back into the public water Cross connections,actual or potential, new installations of lawn irrigation sys- system.are connections between the water sup- The Oregon Health Division and tems. Did you know that you can save money and water by: 1) Thinking about how you use water. The use of drip irrigation or soaker hoses 2) Using less whenever possible. for gardens and shrubs applies water di- rectly to the plants roots, which reduces Here are some wise watering tips that you waste from evaporation or runoff.Make can use to cut your summer water usage,re- every drop count,check your irrigation sys- duce your water bill and still maintain an at- tern regularly to make sure it provides the tractive landscape. right amount of water at the right place and right time. Make sure sprinkler heads deliver water close to the ground.This helps prevent Amarl,-: water loss to evaporation. Speaking of sprin- ttWater early or water late.Less water is kler systems,be sure to check for leaks and broken sprinkler heads on a regular basis. If wasted to the wind and evaporation a leak or a problem is discovered with the when you water this way. sprinkler system, then repair it as soon as ti Water deep,water infrequently.This possible to reduce further water losses. will encourage healthy root systems that Water only what needs watering.Drive- develop deeper into the ground rather ways, sidewalks and streets don't need wa- than near the surface where they are tering;you can clean these concrete areas more likely to become dry. Also,most with a broom.Also wash your car with a water applied never reaches the plants' bucket and a shut off nozzle on your hose. roots, so it is not absorbed.Water runs off Don't let water run down the street. if it is applied faster than it can be absorbed by the soil, so water slowly and Place mulch around trees,shrubs and evenly. plants.Mulches discourage evaporation, weed growth and erosion.Mulches can be Established lawns need only about 1 inch of organic (aged manure,compost,bark chips water per week.Generally, 1 inch of water or wood chips) or inorganic (rock and will moisten soil 6 inches in depth.Water- gravel). Organic mulches increase the soil's ing ability to store water. Inorganic mulches ab- thoroughly,but infre- sorb and re-radiate heat quently,produces a �.�) � �� from the sun and can actu- deep-rooted lawn that is ally increase water loss more water-efficient and from plants and soil. drought-tolerant. Organic mulches cover and cool the soil, house, or air conditioning unit). This area minimizing evaporation.They also help pre- requires the least amount of water of the vent weeds and reduce soil erosion. three areas. When designing a new land- As well as dividing your land- scape,match plants with use scape into these typical use zones zones and watering zones.Con- there are also corresponding sider these typical usage zones in water zones. your landscape design. , tt High watering zones are the tt Public areas are highly visible small, visible,highly areas such as the entry to your � maintained areas that are home.This area receives the 447=4, considered public areas. most care and also often uses t� the most water. tt Moderate watering zones are private areas which in addition to natural n Private areas are areas where most rainfall require occasional watering to outdoor activities take place.This area maintain healthy plants. should be functional as well as attractive and durable.It also should be designed to tt Low watering zones are service areas that use less water than your public area. require only natural rainfall. tt Service areas are the working or utility Remember,match plants with use zones areas of the landscape which are usually and water zones, and keep plants with simi- screened from view (garbage can, dog lar water needs together. These summer watering tips and conservation ideas are provided by the city of Tigard,your water service provider. April 18, 1995 Jack Polans 16000 S.W. Queen Victoria P1. King City, Oregon 97221 Alice 1. Schlenker, Mayor and lake Oswego Council Members Post Office Box 369 lake Oswego, OR 97034 1. I am reading from a public document on The Tigard Water District Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda -- Serving the Unincorporated Area People, dated Wednesday march 29, 1995 MINUTES at 7:00 p.m., and concerning pages 3 & !i, of number 7-b as follows: Director's Report by Ed Wegner, City of Tigard, who states, in effect, that the Agreement will assign The Water Rights to a new agency (named differently than The City of Tigard) for an estimated 42 Million gpd, this is Phase 1 of the process. Phase 2 is the composition of the board (lake Oswego wants a 3 to 2 composition; and Tigard wants 2-2-1 which is simu- lar to the composition of our other boards), operating proces, responsibility for leading the operations, and establishing technical committees so staff can communicate directly with specific people. 2. The following, as a writer in the public's best interest (for the past four (L)) years in the State of Oregon) is information that I have obtained: Under The Intergovernmental Oswego/Tigard possible Contract: Oswego (who now owns The Water Right); wants a 3-voting rights to 2' of Tigard's votes. Tigard wants a 2-member voting of each 2' cities, and then both cities seek a fifth member to vote -- thus the 2-2-1 composition. 3. Further: Both parties are in agreement to place the Water Rights into a new Agency in case of one or both cities exercise the contract by wanting out oT the contract. 4. Further: The New "Agency," much like a shell corporate structure will have a limited authority in acting for the two cities by establishing its own paid staff to act out the many Phases needed such as minutes & reports, the wholesale water supply "Agency" costs service & retails, the use of the full water rights on the c lactainas river, the future possible act &/or taking over the place of the Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB) and its responsibilities, and or any tegler use- ful act that the Oswego/Tigard agree upon, under the Laws of The State Of Oregon. 5. Further: The Intergovernmental Agreement between The City of Lake Oswego and The City of Tigard can be cancelled by one or both parties and when carried out, the "Agency" shell will end and any new contract may permit lake Oswego to get back their Water Rights, and City of Tigard receive their fair share to continue under its new contract - - of which both cities abiding under the laws of The State of Oregon. 6. Further: Any water bond issues may be acted upon by the two-cities possibly us- ing their revenue sale of water or going for other water bond issues via taxes, etc. Also, water bond issue may run from 54 to 8% with tax-examption. Also, the possible Regional or Sub-Regional water supply will be needed by the two- cities for future use. loft I continued: Jack Polans to lake Oswego Mayor & Council Members -- dated April 181 1995 7. Furthers If the Oswego/Tigard Contract is finalized, it appears to me that with- out legal Conditions entered into the said ContractiThe Intergovernmental Water Agreement (IGA) of City of Tigard, City of King City, City of Durham and the Un- incorporated-people will not be able to complain of any disagreement they all may or may not have against the legal Wording of the possible Intergovernmental Oswego -Tigard Agreement, other thin possible court action. THEREFORE: Legal Conditions may be setforth as Tigard City Idministrator, Bill Monahan, said to me several Months back when I did asked him the question, "What will be the legal Relationship be- tween The IGA and The Intergovernmental Oswego/Tigard Agreement i" % Monahan answer- ed, conditions may have to be place4 into The Oswego/Tigard Agreement. 8. Further: Also, it appears to me that both The Intergovernmental Water Board and The TWD Commissioners' Board may or may not any longer be useful to the possible future Oswego/Tigard Agreement. 9. Further: People I have spoken to (both layman and profissional) suggust that the FIFTH person under-the Osweto/Tigard Contract Agreement be an independent water- knedgeable person. gyp, Further: As a writer in the public's best interest for the past four years, I will try to answer any questions by the Mayor and Council Members. - Jack Polans copies: �_ lake -Oswego Mayor - . s. 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