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Vol. XVIV No. 3 The Official Newsletter of Tigard March 2001
Mayor's corner Fanno Creek tree planting
The City Council annually reviews j The Fans of Fanno Creek will plant enter the park
and revises City Goals. Here is a goal trees at the 9th Annual Tree Planting using the path
summary developed by Council ata Fest in Englewood Park on Saturday, from Ironwood
recent public meeting: March 3,from 9 a.m.until noon. Loop.
* Transportation-Keep people If you would like to help,bring a For more infor-
moving through and within Tigard.
� shovel and wear your gloves and mation or to
* Recreation-Develop strategies to boots-it's likely to be wet. The sign up to help,
provide opportunities for Tigard planting site will be on the west side contact Jay
citizens. of Fanno Creek this year. You can Watson at 503-579-4952.
* Tigard Central Business District
Association-Support plans to
revitalize the downtown.
* City Park Master Plan-Implement ---
the Plan.
thePlan. HomeWord Bound What's up with the
* Long-Term Water Supply-Securea fundraiser cit 's web site?
supply source. y
Washington Mutual presents the
E * Annexation-Develop a policy for Third Annual HomeWord Bound,a The City of Tigard's Web Steering
non-island areas. fundraiser to benefit Community Committee invites you to take a
* Affordable Housing-Encourage Partners for Affordable Housing look at the City's web site and
private sector programs. (CPAH). while you're visiting let us know
* New Library Construction I what you think.
Committee-Review reports, CPAH provides affordable housing
provide direction. along with support and skill-building We have added an on-line sur-
activities to low-income families in I vey to give you an opportunity to
* Citywide Sewer Completion- our community. ' share your comments and ideas.
Develop policy for areas on septic Please tell us if we are providing
systems. The event will be held on: i the information you need and what
* Citizen Involvement-Expand ■ Friday,April 6,2001 1 additional information or services
opportunities. ■ 6-10 p.m. you would like added.
* 2001 Oregon Legislative Session- ■ Sweetbrier Inn in Tualatin
Participate! We appreciate your assistance in
IfPY our ou would like a co of goals The evening includes prominent making the City's web site useful,
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and supporting documentation, Northwest authors,dinner,a silent interesting and informative.
please contact Cathy Wheatley auction and book signings. On-going features include:
(cathy@ci.tigard.or.us)at For more information call CPAH at
503-639-4171. 503-968-2724. * Job Opportunities
Have a great spring! I * Library Events
* Traffic Complaint Form
Jim Griffith,Mayor
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March CIT Meeting Notice
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Where: Town Hall at City Hall, 1312 5 SW Hall Boulevard
When: Thursday, March 1, 2001, 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
The CIT meeting is cablecast live on the first Thursday on Channel 22,78 or 28 at 7p.m. Replays are
shown the following Friday at7p.m.,Saturday at noon and Monday at 10 a.m. On
Channel 21 or 30 depending on your cable access.
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6:30 p.m. An opportunity to meet one-on-one with staff to ask questions or discuss specific issues.
Representatives will be available from the following departments:
Administration,Community Development,Engineering,Library,Police and Public Works.
(This portion is not aired on cable.)
1:00 p.m. General Session — Aired live on Cable Channel 22, 18 or 28.
Announcements,updates,and status reports on current activities,issues and events.
1:15 p.m. Washington County Transportation Plan
Learn from a citizen committee member how the county's transportation plan affects roads in and
around Tigard.
1:2 5 p.m. Downtown Tigard
Things are happening downtown! Learn about plans for future changes from Tigard Central Business
District Association representatives.
1:4 5 p.m. Water Rates
To cover the costs of supplying water,customer rates will go up. Learn about what your water rates
cover,when rates will increase and by how much.
8:05 P.M. Break
8:10 P.M. Capital Improvement Program Project Budget
It's your turn! This is your opportunity to nominate projects for consideration-speed humps,sidewalks,
street improvements,parks,sewer,water,and storm drain improvements are all eligible!
8:45 p.m. Meeting Follow-up and Evaluation
CIT members'concerns or questions on other issues. Set April agenda.
9:00 P.M. Adjourn
Bring a friend or neighbor!
Ifyou are unable to attend and would like to have your ideas included orhave suggestions,please contact Liz Newton
(lizOd tigardorus)at 503-639-4171,Ext 308.
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Tigard Transportation Washington Square Regional Center
System Plan Implementation Plan
The City of Tigard began looking at The Washington Square Regional dressed the existin zonin will
updating the Transportation System Center Plan its intended to address remain in effect. g g
Plan (TSP)several years ago.With growth,land use,transportation and
the help of a 12-member task force, neighborhood livability needs for the The Task Force is made up of mem-
agencies and staff,a draft TSP was Washington Square area for the next bers who worked on the original
produced.The draft TSP takes into 20ears. Washington Regional Center study
account the existing traffic conditions Y and represent property owners,busi-
in Tigard,community needs and At the February 8,2000, City Council ness owners and interested groups
goals and the anticipated future de- Business meeting,Council voted to such as Friends of Fanno Creek and
mands on the transportation system. adopt the Washington Square Re- Bicycle Transportation Alliance. The
The TSP is intended to address state gional Center Plan. The Council also TAS groups are made up of a balance
requirements,as well as current re- voted to delay implementation of the of agency representatives,Task Force
quirements for the Oregon Depart- Plan. members and interested citizens.The
ment of Transportation(ODOT) and TAS groups will meet approximately
Metro.As art of the adoption of the On March 14,2000,the City Council
P p formalized its action b adopting an four times and report their findings
TSP,the Public Facilities Plan,Com- Y p g to the Task Force.The Task Force
rehensive Plan and Comprehensive ordinance.The City received grant
p p move and hired a consultant team meetings are tentatively set for
Plan map will also be amended to de- Y March 21,April 12,May 24 and
velo a 20-year master transportation to assist in the development of the
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plan.The TSP identifies future street implementation.plan.A Task Force June 20,2001.Public input events are
p and Technical Advisor tentatively scheduled for April 4 and
locations,street widths and classifica- Y June 6,from 5 to 8 p.m.in the
tions.It also provides guidelines and Sub-committees(TAS)were formed Metzger Park Community Room at
tools to encourage pedestrian,bicycle I to review the four areas Council de-
Metzger Park.
and transit travel within the City. cided needed additional focus.The
four areas of further study are:Trans- For more information on the plan and
The draft TSP was presented to the I portation,Stormwater,Natural Re- regular updates,you can visit our
Citizen Involvement Team on sources and Open Space.The review web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us or
November 3,2000 and at a public and recommendation on these issues contact Julia Hajduk
meeting with the Planning Commis- are scheduled to be completed in (julia@ci.tigard.or.us)at 503-639-4171.
sion and TSP Task Force on Decem- June.Until these issues have been ad-
ber 4,2000. A public hearing with
the Planning Commission was held
on February 5,2001. Aworkshop Embedded crosswalk lighting systems installed
with City Council is scheduled for
March 20,2001 and the public is en- The City of Tigard has started a pilot two segments of the Fanno Creek
couraged to attend. A public hearing program to enhance pedestrian safety Trail System.
before the City Council will be sched- at four marked
uled at a later date. Notice will be crosswalks in the 121st Avenue/Katherine Street-
published in the Tigard Times and on City. Embedded This project was completed in
the City of Tigard web site. crosswalks have + August 2000 and has been well
For more information on the TSP, been installed at received by the area residents.
you can visit our web site at the following loca- The fourth and final location in this
www.ci.tigard.or.us or contact Julia tions: pilot program is at 121st Avenue and
Hajduk(julia@ci.tigard.or.us)at Walnut Street/Grant Street-The Springwood Drive.The installation at
503-639-4171. embedded lights at this crossing this location is schedule for July 2001.
are to enhance the safety of school Other locations will be considered in
children walking to C.F.Tigard future years on a case-by-case basis
Elementary School. subject to funding availability.
*► Main Street(a mid-block crossing For more information,please contact
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adjacent to and southwest of the City Engineer Gus Duenas
Main Street Bridge)—This new (gus@ci.tigard.or.us)at 503-639-4171.
crosswalk provides a crossing
point on Main Street to connect
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News from the - Tigard Library
13 125 SW Hall Blvd.
Experience The Library Calendar for March, 2001
GoodLife March 1 7-8 p.m. Story Writing Workshop for Teens(Reg.req'd/
limit 15/part 2 of 2)-Puett Rm
If you like thrillers,you'll love this
month's Book Club selection by Keith Mar 1,8,15,22,29 8:30-10 a.m. Internet Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)
Scribner! Based on the true story of March 2 1-4 p.m. "Read Across America"-Puett Rm
the kidnapping of an Exxon executive March 3,10,17,31 9-10 a.m. Internet Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)-Puett Rm
in suburban New Jersey, The 11 a.m.-Noon Computer Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)-Puett Rm
GoodLife is the chilling story of an March 5,12,19,26 8:30-10 a.m. Internet Basics(Reg.req'd/limit 3)
ordinary husband and wife con- March 6 6:30-7:30 p.m. "Summer Camp for Kids:Answers to Parents'
sumed by their pursuit Of the Ameri- Questions"-Puett Rm
can Dream. Read it and join the March 6,13 7-9 p.m. "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen&Listen So Kids
discussion,Tuesday,March 13,7 to Will Talk"(Part 6&7 of 7/reg.req'd)-Senior Center
9 p.m.in the Puett Room. For infor- March 7 7-8:30 p.m. "Educational IRAs and the New 529 Program
mation please call Kate Miller at (Reg.req'd/limit 22)-Puett Rm
503-684-6537,Ext.285. New members March 7 7-8 p.m. Teen Idea Group-Red Rock Creek Rm
are always welcome.
March 8 7-8 p.m. "Let's Begin with Music"(Parents only)-Town Hall
March 10 2-3:30 p.m. "Spring Garden Party"(Reg.Req'd/limit 22)-Puett Rm
Spring break movie!
March 13 7-9 p.m. Book Club Discussion of The GoodLife-Puett Rm
Join for a screening Of the modern March 14 1-2:30 p.m. "College Saving Trusts"(Reg.Req'd/limit 22)-Puett Rm
animation
tion classic Chicken Run(Rated
G). All are welcome and no sign-up March 15 7-8:30 p.m. Fantasy Drawing Workshop for Teens(Reg.
is required.Friday,March 30, 1 to req'd/limit 15)-Puett Rm
3 p.m.in the Water Building Audito- March 16 1:30-2:30 p.m. "Musikgarten-Busy Babies:6-18 months"
rium,located at 8777 SW Burnham. (Reg.req'd/limit 20)-Puett Rm
March 20 7-8:30 p.m. "Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting"
Funding a college education (Reg.regd/limit22)-PuettRm
March 21 7-8 p.m. Teen Book Group-Red Rock Creek Rm
Educational IRAs and the New 529
Program: Wednesday, 7 7 to March 22 6:30-8:30 p.m. "Top Ten Car Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid
g Y Them"(Reg.req'd/limit 22)-Puett Rm
8:30 p.m.in the Puett Room.
March 22 7-8:30 p.m. Cartooning Workshop for Teens(Reg.Req'd/
David Poppe,investmentrepresentative limit 15)-Red Rock Creek Rm
with Edward Jones, will explain how March 23 1:30-2:30 p.m. "Musikgarten-Rhythm Rascals:18 months-3 years"
tax-deferred investments may be used to (Reg.req'd/limit 20)-Puett Rm
pay for college education. Week of March 25 Spring session of Preschool Craft Time,Family Story
Time,and Preschool Story Time begins
Oregon Plan for College Savings:
March 26-28 Homework Center closed for Spring Break
Wednesday,March 14,1-2:30 p.m.in
the Puett Room. March 27 7-8:30 p.m. Creative Writing Workshop for Teens(Part 1
of 2/reg.req'd/limit 15)-Puett Rm
Jim Shorr,financial consultant,reviews March 30 1-3 p.m. Spring Break Movie"Chicken Run"(Rated G/all
howyou can make tax-benefited savings ages)-Water Bldg Aud.
in these trusts and how to link the trust Mon.-Wed. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center-Teen Area
contribution to your retirement plan.
Reservations required.Call Some Library programs require registration.
503-684-6537,Ext.276. To sign up, call 503-684-6537,Ext.276
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Read Across America Special events for teens
Celebrate reading and Dr.Seuss' For the Teen Idea Group,Teen Book _Thursday, March
birthday Friday,March 2 from 1 to Group and Homework Center,please Fantasy Drawing Workshop:Create
4 p.m.in the Puett Room!The festivi- refer to the LibraryCalendar.
ties kick-off with a visit from drawings of fantastic places and crea-
The-Cat-in-the-Hat.Honored guests, tures inspired by myths,nature,art
LExpress yourself! and your imagination. Led by artist
Police and Lib
including ib rrarryy Mayor,Chief Board President, The Tigard Public Library proudly and illustrator Susan Leeb,who has
presents a series of free creative arts taught art for 15 years at the Pacific
books at 1,2 and 3 p.m..F
will read their favorite workshops for teens. Made possible Northwest College of Art. Puett
Following
guest readings,children and adults by a State of Oregon Ready to Read Room.will read together in small groups Grant,this series of writing and
drawing workshops will culminate in Thursday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
and make a craft.No registration re- an all-teen publication of original art
re-
quired.Drop by for an hour! p g Cartooning Workshop: Developing
and literature.Pre-registration is re- Animal Characters:Use a variety of
Reach out to your community quired for all workshops and space is cartooning techniques to develop ani-
limited;call 503-684-6537,Ext.276 to mal characters for single frame car-
U3Friendly Visitors are needed register. toons and multi-frame comic strips.
to select and deliver library Led by cartoonist/illustrator/PNCA
materials to patrons who Monday,February 26 and Thursday, instructor Susan Leeb. Red Rock
can't get here on their own.For more March 1, 7 -8 p.m. Creek Room.
information,contact Trish Volunteer Story Writing Workshop:Experience
Coordinator(trish@ci.tigard.or.us)at the delight of writing a story in this Tuesday,March 27 and Tuesday,
503-684-6537,Ext.269. workshop led by Elizabeth Adams, April 3, 7 8:30 p.m.
Summer camp for kids:
who has published numerous short Creative Writing Workshop:Poet
stories and teaches for the University and educator Donna Prinzmetal leads
of Phoenix. Puett Room. participants on an exploration of lyri-
Tuesday,March 6,6:30 to 7:30 p.m. cal creative writing techniques. Puett
in the Puett Room Room.
Brian Hayes,director of Camp
Namanu of the Portland Area Coun- Music in early childhood development
cil of Camp Fire,will answer ques-
tions about Camp Namanu or Let's begin with music: a class for parents only
choosing a camp in general.No regis- Thursday,March 8,7 to 8 p.m.in Town Hall. Presented by Anne Clark, Early
tration required.Direct questions to Childhood Music Specialist. An introduction to the use of creative music and
Brian at 503-224-7800. movement activities with children. No registration is required.
Startardenin ! Musikgarten: Two classes presented by Colette Fallon,a licensed
g g' Kindermusik and Musikgarten teacher. Use your voice,melody and rhythm to
Paul Taylor,designer and consultant, interact with your child. Registration is required and begins March 1. Call
ushers in the spring season: 503-684-6537,Ext.276 to reserve a place.
Spring Garden Party: Sat.,March 10, Musikgarten: Busy Babies
2 to 3:30 p.m.in the Puett Room. Friday,March 16,1:30 to 2:30 p.m.in the Puett Room.
Getyourhands dirty as weplantspring Forparents and children ages 6months to 18months
flowers around the library.Children are Musikgarten: Rhythm Rascals
welcome.Celebrate with snacks in the Friday,March 23,1:30 to 2:30 p.m.in the Puett Room.
Puett Room after the planting. For parents and children ages 18 months to 3 years
Prepare Your Garden for Spring
Planting: Tuesday,March 20,
7 to 8:30 p.m.in the Puett Room.
Prepare yourgarden now to give vibrant
Top ten car buying mistakes and how to avoid them
color and blossoms all summer. Bring a Thursday,March 22,6:30 to 8:30 p.m.in the Puett Room
snapshot ofyourgarden and get help
finding the best design for your space. Michael Thayer of CarSafari Car Buying Service will discuss how to save time
and money by having better control of the sale,how to save on financing,and
Registration is required for both pro- much more.The class is free and seating is limited.Please call the Library at
grams.Call 503-684-6537,Ext.276. 503-684-6537,Ext.276 to register.
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Thank you Adopt-A-Street volunteers! As the faucet turns...
Tigard,a member of the
Several of Tigard's busiest streets Groups sign on for a one-year obli- Regional Water Providers
have a lot less litter thanks to many gation and go out at least once ev- Consortium(an association
community-minded Adopt-A-Street ery 60 days or more often if of water providers in the
groups. necessary. Equipment and safety 6 Portland metro area),is
In the past year,the following
training is supplied by the City,and 6 now sponsoring a new wa-
filled trash bags are collected by
"adopters"collectively volunteered ter education stage show
over 500 hours to keep Tigard
City Public Works crews.If you for schools in our service area. As the streets cleaner by picking up litter would like to help keep Tigard's Faucet Turns is an improvisational
streets litter free,there are still show with a strong water conservation
and notifying the City Public Works streets that need attention. How
Department of larger or hazardous message.
about signing up to keep one of
materials they find along the right- these streets litter free? The performance has a game show for-
of-way. If you have the chance,let mat,where students guided by two ac-
them know you appreciate their ef- * Bonita Road tors,compete by answering questions
forts. about water and water conservation in
* Cascade Blvd. a an interactive setting. The show is
* Albertson's employees(Barrows * Dartmouth Street geared toward fourth and fifth grade
store) * Tigard Street students and will run at least three
* Don Morrissette Homes employees * Hunziker Street years in public and private schools
* Durham Center studentsthroughout Washington,Multnomah
* 72nd Avenue and Clackamas Counties.
* Girl Scout Troop 404
* Kiwanis Club of Tigard For more information please contact The Consortium had previously devel-
the City of Tigard Volunteer Coor- oped a regional puppet show named
* Landmark Ford employees dinator,Susan Koe m Where's Rosie?for younger students,
* Meadows Group Realtors (susank@ci.tigard.oru s)at which proved to be a very successful
* Moore,Monahan,Hunt& 503-639-4171. and fun way to teach kids about the
Alexander Families importance of water and water conser-
* Morninghill Neighborhood vation. The Consortium hopes to du-
Association plicate this success with the new
* Sherry Stellar
program aimed at older children.
* Terry Family The City of Tigard's Water Conserva-
tion Program has been working with
* Tigard Central Business District Tigard elementary schools to schedule
* Team Tigard-City of Tigard these performances as well as other
volunteers water education programs.
Congratulations to Laurie Garrison, employee of the month Fix faucet leaks today!
for February 2001 ! Big or small,leaks can have an im-
pact on your water consumption.A
Laurie is the Police Records Supervi- Reporting writing is a critical product leaky faucet can waste up to 20 gal-
sor and has been with the City of of a Police Department.Police reports lons of water a day. If the water is
Tigard since August of 1994,when memorialize what happens in a spe- hot,you are heating the water before
she started as a Police Records Clerk. cific place and time,and provide the you waste it,which can be very ex-
Recently,Laurie focused her time and
data to reconstruct the criminal activ- pensive. Leaking faucets are usually energy creating report writing ity g can so that agencies prosecute of-
caused by worn washers or"O"
manuals for the Police Officers,a pro-
fenders. rings. This is true for the kitchen,
ject that has helped the Department Thank you Laurie,for your hard bath,tub and shower faucets.
be more efficient and effective. work and dedication! How To Fix Leaking Faucets:
Laurie's work has improved docu- Information on how to repair a leaky
mentation and cooperation within the faucet is on the City's web site at
Department. www.ci.tigard.or.us.
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Smoke kills Identity theft is
When residential fires occur, quiet a false alarm. These Occurring at a location
deaths are usually caused by new smoke alarms also near idyouff...
the fire's smoke and fumes, come with 10-year battery.
not by the fire itself. With a » Replacement of smoke I Identity Theft is one of the fastest
warning,either from a smoke alarms is inexpensive and will growing types of financial fraud.
alarm,a fire alarm,or an observant only take a few minutes of your time. Without stealing your wallet,a crimi-
neighbor,most people can safely es- i nal can steal your financial identity.
In Tigard,many of our homes and B using a variety of methods that
cape a fire. Smoke alarms are invalu- Y g y
able in providing an early warning apartments were built before smoke may include mail theft or stealing
for a fire. The following cannot be alarms were available or requiredyour recycled papers,a criminal can
said often enough: For most of these older buildings,the obtain your credit card number,
Building and Fire Codes only require driver's license number,social secu-
one smoke alarm for each dwelling. rity number and account numbers
Lives are Saved by Smoke Alarms. This "one smoke alarm"standard such as savings,checking and tele-
dates back to the 1973 Uniform Build-
phone calling card numbers.You can
Lives are Endangered When Smoke ing Code. However,as of January 1, safeguard this information b
' Alarms are Removed! g Y
2002,all smoke alarms in rental
houses and apartments must have the V Keeping a minimum number of
Just before Christmas,a man living at "hush"feature. credit cards.
the Bonita Villa Apartment complex Shred paperwork or mail h
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died in a tragic fire. There had been a For all new houses and apartments, sensitive information ail with
or
smoke detector in the apartment. the Building and Fire Codes require your family.
Sadly,it had been taken down and smoke alarms in each bedroom hall-
put in a closet,where firefighters way(s)outside the bedroom(s),and at V Deposit mail with sensitive
found it after the fire. The family re- least one alarm per floor of the dwell- information at the U.S.Post Office
ceived no warning from the smoke ing. In addition,alarms in new con- or in a secure mailbox.
alarm;they had no extra time to struction must be hard-wired into theV Arrange to ha ve new check orders
make sure everyone got out of the dwelling's electrical system. delivered to you atyour bank.
apartment safely. An earl mornin fire in 1996 at
early-morning Consider the following suggestions if
The day after the fire,officers from Oakwood Park,a building similar to you suspect someone may be fraudu-
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Bonita Villa located in Aloha,took lently using your identity:
searched other apartments in the eight lives. Most of the apartments in
same complex and found that half of this building also lacked working Report the incident to police
the other apartments had no funs- smoke alarms. Remember,it doesn't immediately.
tioning smoke alarm. take much money or effort to keep ♦ Notify your bank or creditor at
your smoke alarm(s)in proper work- once.
Smoke alarms should be in every ing order,and the ones you love can't
bedroom,bedroom corridor,and on be replaced at any price. V Notify the three credit reporting
each level of your home and remov- organizations ofyour theft.
ing or disabling smoke alarms can 1.Experian 1-800-301-7195
put you and our Tamil m danger.If Lives are Saved by Smoke Alarms! p
p Y Y Y g 2. Equifax 1-800-525-6285
you have a smoke alarm that goes off 3.Trans Union 1-800-680-7289
from cooking or similar activities, Lives are Endangered When Smoke
consider replacing it with a new Alarms are Removed! Be sure to advise the credit compa-
10-year"hush" alarm.For the last nies that you may have been or have
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contact two years,any smoke alarm sold in For more information, reason to believe you were a victim of
Oregon has been required to have a Housing Inspector Albert Shields fraud.Under most circumstances,
"hush"button,which allows you to (albertQci.tigard.or.us)at there is no charge for the reports.
503-639-4171.
j Visit the City of Tigard's web site for
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Si for Citi ' Police Academy! additional tips regarding Identity
g P now Citizen's Theft.You may also contact the
The Tigard Police Department is recruiting interested persons for the Acad- Tigard Police Crime Prevention Offi-
emy that will start on April 4,2001 and will end with graduation day on cer(27047@ci.tigard.or.us)at
May 23,2001.The Academy is provided free of charge.Classes are held on 503-684-4997, Ext. 220.
Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m.at Tigard City Hall.If you're inter-
ested,contact Jim Wolf(27047Qci.tigard.or.us) at 503-684-4997,Ext.220.
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Here is a review of the City Council Meeting highlights for the past month:
* Heard update on Measure 7 status. * Discussed proposed Tri-Met Service * Reviewed the current noise permit
* Appointed Sydney Sherwood and changes. process and staff recommendations to
Irene Moszer to the Budget * Established the Transportation amend the"Noise Ordinance".
Committee. Financing Strategies Task Force. * Invited Senator Ryan Deckert and
* Received the Government Finance * Adopted the final list of the Council Representative Max Williams to
Officers'Association of the United goals for 2001. update Council on the Legislative
States and Canada Certificate of Session.
* Heard an update on the long-term
Achievement for Financial Reporting. water supply activities. * Heard information about a water rate
* Conducted an informationalublic increase.
P * Held a joint meeting with the
hearing for the formation of Sanitary Planning Commission. * Heard the recommendation of the
Sewer Reimbursement District No.19 Hawks Beard/130th Task Force.
—SW Hunziker. * Heard an update from the Tigard
Central Business District Association.
Future Council Agenda Items:
➢ Follow-up on sidewalk maintenance ➢ Hold a joint meeting with the Library ➢ Hear an update on the Building
and responsibilities on major Board. Division activities.
collectors. ➢ Hear an update from Tualatin Valley ➢ Discuss proposed policy on
➢ Hear a report from the Summer Lake Fire&Rescue about the Bonita annexation.
Task Force. Apartment fire. ➢ Hear an update on Cook Park
➢ Consider the Transportation System ➢ Discuss the Park Systems expansion plans. j
Plan. Development Charge Fee Study.
➢ Discuss a proposed agreement with ➢ Hear an update on the Washington
Unified Sewerage Agency to fund a Square Regional Plan. !
portion of the Healthy Streams Plan.
For additional information or ifyou have any questions about any of the items listed above,please contact City Recorder Cathy
Wheatley at503-639-4171,Ext.309.A copy of Councilpacket information can be found at the Library for the last six months.
Audio and videotape recordings ofmostmeetings are also available at the Library.
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All meetings are held at Tigard City Hall--13125 SW Hall Boulevard,unless noted.
Meeting dates are tentative.To confirm a date or agenda topics,please call City Hall at 503-639-4171.
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