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Cityscape 2003-02 Mimi■I■ February 2003 Volume XXI No. 2 Mayor's corner Tigard's long-term water supply options This year Council added a city During the past year, the City of Tigard has been exploring options for gaining goal titled"Financial Strategy." ownership in a long-term water supply capable of meeting our present and grow- Tigard's finances are in better shape ing water demands. Currently, the City of Tigard purchases the majority of its than many of our neighbors. How- water from the City of Portland—Bull Run Watershed and the joint Water Commis- ever, our reserves are dwindling and sion(JWC). we will consider steps to reduce some As many of you may know, the City of Tigard has been reviewing the option of services or programs. securing ownership in the proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency. We must review priorities for What you may not know is that the City of Tigard has also been pursuing the services we receive and programs the opportunity to purchase ownership in the joint Water Commission(JWC) -a city provides. Examples of questions collective water supply agency whose members include the Cities of Hillsboro, we will need to ask: Are we willing Forest Grove, Beaverton and the Tualatin Valley Water District. to have less maintenance in the parks The JWC water source originates in 1 or fewer library programs? Can we the Coast Range and flows into the upper put off some of the proposed street Tualatin River with summer flows aug- improvements? Where can we save mented by winter water from the Trask with the least impact on our services? River. The water is filtered and treated at When considering our financing the JWC Treatment Plant which is the strategies,we must keep in mind second largest water treatment plant in whether programs or services are Oregon, with a capacity of 70 million funded b dedicated funds such as Y gallons per day. Tigard, in conjunction water and many of our building with the JWC and other agencies, is division services. Other services such pursuing options to increase the supply of water in the Tualatin River Basin. If as police, park maintenance and successful, Tigard would then participate in capital improvement projects that library operations are funded by the would secure ownership in the water supply. General Fund, which is projected to Both proposals, the Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency and the joint have a shortfall next fiscal year if all Water Commission, are currently being reviewed by the Tigard City Council and current service levels and programs Intergovernmental Water Board. For more information, check out the city's web are continued. site at ttww.ci.tigard.or.us and click on the Water Division. Or, contact the City of To share ideas about the city's Tigard—Water Division at 503-639-4171. financial strategy, please contact the City Administration Department by calling 503-639-4171 or e-mail me at . + mayor@ci.tigard.or.us. ' Browse and Buy fm vc at the Friends of the Library Book Sale AkFebruary 28-March 1 Jim Griffith, Mayor See details on page 10 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON A& MAYOR James Griffith mayorQci.tigard.or.us COUNCIL PRESIDENT Craig Dirksen CA� g crai d@ci.ti ard.or.us g COUNCILORS Brian J.Moore brianm@ci.tigard.or.us Beginning February 6, 2003 `Focus on Tigard"will air on TVTV Cable Sydney Sherwood Channel 28. The program is designed to educate, inform and sydney@ci.tigard.or.us involve viewers in issues and programs that impact our community. Announcements on current and upcoming activities and Nick Wilson events will also be included. nickw@ci.tigard,or.us February - Long-Term Water Supply CITY MANAGER • Why is securing a source and ownership of a long-term water Bill Monahan supply important? bill@ci.tigard.or.us . What options are being considered? CITYSCAPE EDITOR • How and when will decisions be made? Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder cathy@ci.tigard.or.us The Focus for Upcoming Months: All City Hall employees can be March: Long Range Planning Studies- Planning 101 reached by phone at 503-639-4171 April: Code Enforcement/Court CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: Tune In! If you have focus ideas, contact Liz Newton at 503-639-4171, ext. 2412 or City Council liz@ci.tigard.or.us. 2nd,3rd&4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m. Town Hall Library Board 2nd Thursday,7p.m. Tree Board seeks member and alternate Library Puett Room One new member and 1-2 alternates are being sought for the Tigard Tree Planning Commission Board. Members serve for 4 years, usually meeting once a month. The mission of 1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. the Tree Board is to develop and administer a comprehensive program for the Town Hall management, maintenance, removal, replacement and protection of trees on public property. The City Urban Forester serves as the staff liason to the Tree Board. Intergovernmental Water Board 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. Applications for the current openings will be accepted through February 28. If Tigard Water Building you are interested or have questions, please call the City of Tigard Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-639-4171, ext. 2402 for a Citizen Committee Interest Applica- tion. Applications are also available in the City Hall lobby or on the city web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us on the "Volunteer Opportunities" page. Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE cityscape Newsletter Citizen's Police Academy 2004 Calendar Every year the Tigard Police Department operates a nine-week Citizen's Coloring Contest Police Academy. The department is recruiting interested persons who want to "Make Every Drop learn about their police department for the upcoming academy beginning April 2, 2003. Count" The Academy is conducted on nine consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7 The City of Tigard is pleased to to 9:30 p.m. at City Hall. The subject matter covers a wide range of law enforce- announce the 2004 Calendar Coloring ment topics such as investigations, patrol, training, budget, recruitment, commu- Contest. The contest is open to elemen- nity policing, gangs, narcotics, canine program, firearms as well as the history of tary students in first through fifth grades the department. Classes are conducted by members of the Tigard Police Depart- who live within the Tigard water service ment. A graduation ceremony will be conducted the last week of the academy area.This contest has been a successful on Wednesday, May 28. educational program with elementary Academy participants are schools in Tigard. offered tours of the Washington ,= _ Students create a picture based on a County Jail and Washington water wise theme. This year's theme is County Consolidated Communica- "Make Every Drop Count" Four- tions Agency,which is the f'=' teen drawings will be chosen, at least answering point for the Tigard two from each grade, and used in the area 9-1-1 calls and other re- F- creation of our Water Wise Calendar. quests for police assistance. . ___ The fourteen winners will receive a The purpose of the academy Class of 2002 prize and certificate. Schools that have is to create better understanding and communication between citizens and police at least one class enter the contest will through education. The intent is to help citizens better understand the city's receive 100 calendars. police department rather than produce civilians trained in law enforcement. For contest rules, please visit Interested persons should contact Jim Wolf at the Tigard Police Department Tigard's web site at for an application at 503-718-2561.You can also print an application by visiting www.ci.tigard.or.us or call Sara Danz the Tigard Police web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us. Go to the Tigard Police page, at 503-718-2599• Community Policing and locate the information on Citizens Academy. Entries must be submitted to the Class size is limited to 20 participants who are at least 16 years old.We City of Tigard no later than April 30, encourage you to get your application in early. There is no charge for the 2003. Send calendar artwork to: program. City of Tigard Attn: Sara Danz December Employee of the Month 13125 SW Hall BlvdTigard, OR 97223 Public Works Wastewater Operations Supervisor Eric Hand has been with Each entry must include the the city since August 1997. Eric's recent efforts in creating, organizing and student's name, grade, school, and their delivering the City of Tigard's new Leaf Collection Program resulted in an event teacher's name. that was popular with customers and encouraged good environmental practices. Approximately 150 cubic yards of leaves were collected and composted! Eric also had the foresight to use this event as a collection point for food donations. Thanks to his efforts and the generosity of collection program participants, local food banks received 450 pounds of donated food. Congratulation Eric! fil+1L 00, kk February 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 A& I City of Tigard Subdivision proposals in Tigard The Broadway Rose City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions being offers cabaret series contemplated in Tigard or its Urban Growth Area. Plans are only in preliminary stages and are based on pre-application conferences with the City of Tigard. Plans The Broadway Rose Theatre have not been finalized. It is possible that development will not occur immedi- Company will present three one-night ately. If the applicant goes forward with the project, a neighborhood meeting will only cabaret performances. be scheduled by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made Joe Stoddard will perform his with the city. Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners within 500 feet of unique blend of high-energy comedy the proposed development. City staff can be contacted at 503-639-4171. and music on February 22. PROPOSAL #1 PROPOSAL #2 Susannah Mars will enthrall her audience with her powerful voice in an Tentative Project Name: Tentative Project Name: evening of eclectic songs on March 22. "Un-Named" Deer Pointe Subdivision Subject: The series will conclude on April 26 Subject: with out-of--town guest Terry Palasz Approx. 5.64 acres into 51 townhomes 2.12 acres into approx 81ots performing her riotous act, "The Polish Zoning: Zoning: Diva from Milwaukee." R-12, 3,050 square foot lots R-4.5, 7,500 square foot lots Each performance begins at 8 p.m. Location: Location: at the Tigard Community Friends 7865 &7925 SW Bonita Road; on the 13320 SW Walnut Street; on the south Church located at 15800 SW Hall Blvd. north side of SW Bonita Road at Fanno side of SW Walnut Street between SW in Tigard. Tickets are $12 each; $10 for Creek Drive, across from SW 79th 132nd Avenue &SW 134th Avenue. summer season subscribers. Seats are Avenue. Contacts: limited. Contacts: Developer/Applicant: Tickets may be purchased by calling Developer/Applicant: Dave Leary 503-684-7873 The Broadway Rose box office at Mark Hanson/Derek L. Brown Applicant's Engineer: 503-620-5262. Associates, Inc. 503-892-8758 N/A Applicant's Engineer: City Staff: Tualatin Resource Steve Roper/SR Design, LLC Brad Kilby, Current Planning(zoning, 503-469-1213 development code&land use process Center offers City Staff: issues), Brian Rager, Engineering(public parenting classes Morgan Tracy, Current Planning facilities&traffic issues) (zoning, development code&land use Love and Logic process issues), Brian Rager, Engineer- Wednesdays,January 29 to March 5 ing(public facilities&traffic issues) 6:30—8:15 p.m.; Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin. Optional $20 -'.7 donation. _I Everything You've Wanted to Ask -_� Lam' '`� `• '' About ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Thursday, February 13 6:30-8:15 ' 5 Mimi '_ I I p.m.; Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin. Optional $5 donation. To register or get more information contact the Tualatin Resource Center at 11 503-691-9008. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE T *igard 2002 Annual Report The Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Goals and activities in 2002 high- process has now completed its fifth year lighted the following themes: of working toward the community's Communication with agencies T long-term goals. The city, school district and citizens. and fire district have taken the lead on # Alternative modes of transpor- a carrying out some of the action plans. tation. R Others have involved local businesses, Drinking water source options. D 0 non-profit agencies,volunteer groups, R churches and the community at large. E Every person and organization that What's Next? Y R in takes part is making our community's Implementation of the goals under 4t' 0 [� � vision a reality. each target area will continue in 2003. D W This is essential to ensure that Tigard 2002 Annual Report Beyond Tomorrow is an effective tool 4 This report is a summary of the for shaping our community's future. � progress made over the last year If you are interested in getting toward accomplishing the Tigard involved in the Tigard Beyond Tomor- W h a t is Tigard Beyond Beyond Tomorrow goals. The goals row Vision process, please contact are listed for each target area along with Loreen Mills at 503-639-4171, ext. 2417 Tomorrow..� loreen@ci.ti ard.or.us; or Liz a summary of the progress made in or g Tigard's 20 year vision process 2002. A detailed report is available that Newton at 503-639-4171, ext. 2412 or began in the fall of 1996. During 1997, contains strategies and action timelines liz@ci.tigard.or.us. armed with the results of a community- for each goal. The detailed report can wide survey, 35 community members be viewed online at developed a 20-year vision and goals www.ci.tigard.or.us or at the Tigard for each of six target areas. The six Library. target areas, Community Character and Quality of Live, Growth and Growth Management, Public Safety, Schools and Public Safi Urban and Education, Transportation and Traffic, tY Public Surviices and Urban and Public Services were developed to capture the issues raised by the citizens in the survey. Six action Community committees, one for every target area, Characber and then developed strategies and action Q,ualIty of Life Schoola and plans for accomplishing all goals. Each Tl'ampbrth"6m Education year an annual report to citizens has and Traffic been issued to report progress made nd toward goal achievement. Grovh Management - Visioning 2002 Annual Report and Goal Update - MCommunity Character & Quality ofjw" Communication Community Events Community Aesthetics 1) Citizen involvement opportunities 1) Develop overall approach for 1) Identify projects and activities will be maximized by providing educa- sponsoring community events that designed to promote and enhance tional programs on process, assuring establishes balance among popular or defined aesthetic qualities valued by accessibility to information in a variety traditional standing events, requests for those who live and work in Tigard. of formats, providing opportunities for support of new events and limited city l input on community issues and estab- resources. ^' lishing and maintaining a program of effective two-way communication. 2) Ongoing community events are financially self-sufficient long-term. Volunteerism 1) City will maximize the effectiveness 2002 Progress Summary: of the volunteer spirit to accomplish the greatest good for our community. Progress was made in all goal areas. In 2002, the City Council goal list included a "communication" goal,which included direction to continue to improve and Central Business District (CBD) expand communication with Tigard citizens through the CIT program, Cityscape, web site, cable, media, Community Connectors and other means. The traditional 1)Provide opportunities to work city events, Balloon Festival, Broadway Rose Theatre, 4''of July, and Tigard Blast proactively with Tigard Central Business were supported by the city as well as some special events during the year. District Association(TCBDA)businesses Informational meetings with downtown businesses and property owners were and property owners and citizens of conducted in May and twelve individuals, who had attended the meetings, Tigard to set the course for the future formed a "Downtown Task Force" to plan for the Commuter Rail Station. of the central business district. Volunteerism continues to be a strong program and volunteers assisted every city department. MOUGrowth and Growth Management 1)Growth is accommodated while 5)The community is able to effectively protecting the character and livability of participate in decision-making processes new and established areas while provid- because they understand the land-use ing for natural environment and open system. space throughout the community. 2) Urban services are provided to all citizens within Tigard's urban growth boundary and recipients of services pay their share. 2002 Progress Summary: The Washington Square Regional Center Implementation Funding Program, 3) Partnerships for advocacy for devel- which identifies funding sources for the Regional Center infrastructure,was opment of additional units and preserva- adopted. The Downtown Task Force was created to work on downtown rede- tion of affordable housing are encour- velopment issues. The Transportation System Plan,which provides a long-term aged and supported by the city and the context for the city's transportation planning, including a variety of transportation community. modes, such as transit, bikes, and pedestrian connectivity,was adopted by City Council. The Transit Action Plan,which focuses on specific transit action pro- 4)Local and small businesses are grams for the city was adopted. The Affordable Housing Plan was also adopted. encouraged as an important part of our All of these plans can be viewed on the city's web site www.ci.tigard.or.us or at community and economy. the Tigard Public Library. - Visioning 2002 Annual Report and Goal Update - Schools and Education 1) Schools, city government, and other 4) Government policies will permit the 6) Schools encourage a variety of service providers successfully work Tigard-Tualatin School District to opportunities for citizens of all ages to together to provide a community-based prepare for growth and maximize the access education programs for life-long recreation activity program for young quality of services it provides students. learning. people. 5) School districts ensure effective two- 2)Educational opportunities for stu- way communication to the entire dents in Tigard-Tualatin Schools will be community by regularly providing maximized. information about school-related issues. 3) Schools and city government effec- tively work together to maximize 2002 Progress Summary: efficiencies and develop alternative Strong cooperation between the City of Tigard and the Tigard-Tualatin School support options. District yielded positive results in several areas in 2002. Working together to educate voters, both the city and the school district were successful in passing bond measures in May. Passage of the school's bond measure means new and renovated facilities that will accommodate growth in the student population in the coming years. The Mayor's Youth Forum involves district and city personnel working along with community members to facilitate programs and services for youth. The Youth Forum implemented an "after" after school program to serve middle school students with few other options for constructive after-school activities. The city and the district continue to explore ways to maximize re- sources by sharing facilities and maintenance costs. Transportation and Traffic 1) Improve traffic safety. 2002 Progress Summary: 2) Improve traffic flow. Progress in varying degrees was made towards achieving all goals. The TSP 3)Alternative modes of transportation (Transportation System Plan)was adopted by Council on January 8, 2002. The project to reconstruct and widen Gaarde Street from Highway 99W to 121st are available and use is maximized. Avenue was advertised last month with construction to follow in spring 2003. 4)Identify and develop funding re- The Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force focused on the public process for the proposed Street Maintenance Fee has met with citizens and businesses sources. during the past year. Council received an update in December. The fee, if implemented, would provide a stable source of revenue for maintenance of the street infrastructure. The pavement overlay projects implemented during the summer of 2002 should enhance traffic safety and will provide for better traffic flow through the improved areas. Additional traffic calming devices were installed to reduce excessive speeds within residential neighborhoods. The proposed Wall Street Local Improvement District, if formed, would add a new alternate route to the city's street system. The design project for the widening of Greenburg Road from Highway 217 to Tiedeman Avenue was completed and is expected to begin in spring 2003. The city is coordinating with Washington County and Tri-Met to ensure the traffic impacts of the proposed Commuter Rail Project would be minimized in downtown Tigard. Finally, the Capital Improve- ment Program formulation process for FY 2003-04 began again in November 2002 and is expected to produce projects that would enhance traffic safety and traffic flow in FY 2003-04. Visioning 2002 Annual Report and Goal Update - Public Safet 1)The community residents, business 2)Develop long-term, stable funding 3)The community is trained and owners, and service providers under- sources to ensure efficient, uninter- prepared for emergencies. stand their roles through effective rupted public safety and emergency communication to successfully enhance services. public safety and emergency services. r 2002 Progress Summary: In the past year we have concentrated on the action plans of those goals we have addressed and are now focused on emergency preparedness and alternative funding sources. We are going to be adding a session to our Citizens Academy and add an emergency preparedness training session.We also have an exercise scheduled in December to test communications between emergency services providers. We have learned of several alternative funding sources and are now looking at the formation of a Police Foundation to help fund our youth and our crime prevention programs. NEEL—Urban and Public Service Library Water & Stormwater for Tigard users while exploring local 1)Library will have a stable funding 1)Actively participate in regional options for water reuse and groundwa- base for the provision of basic services. development of drinking water sources ter source. and adequate, innovative funding 2)A wide array of opportunities for mechanisms develop those sources 2) Stormwater runoff is effectively life-long learning are available in a managed. variety of formats and used by the community. 2002 Progress Summary The library took a major step toward acquiring a larger facility when voters 3)Adequate facilities are available for passed a $13 million bond measure for a new library in May . Meanwhile the efficient delivery of life-long learning library use continues to grow. The library broke circulation records several times programs and services for all ages. in 2002. Several grants helped supplement library funding. Increased commu- nity outreach efforts also enhanced the library's life-long learning goal. Parks & Greenways Greenways and open space continue to be a major focus this year. Cook Park 1)The City educates and supports expansion is nearing completion with Woodard Park also seeing many improve- citizen efforts to understand the ments. A Master Plan is being developed for the Fanno Creek Park expansion to be included with the library site. Bonita Park Phase 1 is in the development importance of floodplains and how the stages with funding through a Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) areas are managed and protected. grant. Skateboard Park citizen group continues to seek funding and site location for skateboard park. The city continues to implement the Aquifer Storage and 2) Open Space&Greenway Areas Are Recovery(ASR) program with our first well being drilled and utilized during the Preserved And Protected. summer months. The city will continue evaluating the effectiveness and progress towards construction of additional ASR wells. The city continues to investigate the development of additional partnerships with other jurisdictions in an effort to pursue a long term water source. The city is currently participating as an active partner in the regional water initiative (Bull Run) in capacity increasing strategies and projects. Large capital projects were completed this year with the Beaverton intertie, and the Gaarde Street Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station. Storm water quality ponds in neighborhoods have been enhanced to make them into neighborhood amenities while creating wildlife habitat. Visioning 2002 Annual Report and Goal Update - cityscape Newsletter William Dickinson appointed as Tigard Chief The LeadLine — of Police working for lead-free The City of Tigard has extended an offer to William Dickinson, a 29-year environments veteran of the King County,Washington Sheriffs office to be Tigard's next police In an effort to achieve lead-free chief. Dickinson will fill the position, which became vacant when Chief Ron environments, the City of Tigard Goodpaster retired from the position in August of 2002 after serving as Tigard's participates in the City of Portland Water Chief for 14 years. Bureau's Lead Hazard Reduction Bill Dickinson was selected as Tigard's Chief following a nationwide search. Program(LHRP). He was selected based upon his strong background in police service and his To achieve better public health proven managerial skills. For the past nine years Bill has served as Police Chief protection from lead exposure, the Lead by contract first to the city of Sea Tac,Washington for five years and presently to in Water Education and Testing Program the City of Burien,Washington. While serving as Chief for Burien, Bill also was created. However, lead in water is serves as a King County Sheriffs Office Precinct Commander. He is responsible just one of the many ways a person can for managing over $10 million in police contracts and 155 staff positions. become exposed to lead and by concen- City Manager Bill Monahan made the appointment citing Chief Dickinson's trating only on exposure to lead through extensive professional background, managerial skills, commitment to public water,we are failing to address the main service and entrepreneurial skills. While performing the background check on goal of ensuring lead-free environments. Dickinson, his supervisors and co-workers consistently described him as a loyal The need for a comprehensive program team player, a capable manager with high expectations of himself and his staff, a led to the creation of the LeadLine. good communicator, highly respected and very involved in his community. He The LeadLine is an information and has been instrumental in developing successful collaborative working relation- referral line managed by the Bureau of ships and programs. Housing and Community Development. City Manager Monahan praised Chief Goodpaster for his outstanding service The program is designed to provide to the City of Tigard and his success in developing the excellent police depart- lead education and information to water ment that Chief Dickinson will assume leadership of. Chief Goodpaster has been users, targeting the population with the an innovative and energetic leader, committed to the community. Mr. Monahan greatest health risk associated with is confident that Chief Dickinson will live up to the community's expectation that exposure to lead—children ages six& community policing will continue to be carried out with partnerships maintained under and pregnant women. with residents, the business community and neighboring jurisdictions. For more information on the Dickinson, a resident of Bellevue,Washington, is expected to begin his LeadLine and its services, check out the duties with Tigard on February 3. City of Tigard's website— www.ci.tigard.or.us and click on the Tiny Tykes spring session registration Water Division. To contact the LeadLine directly, call 503-988-4000. Tiny Tykes Indoor Play Park, a Tigard Recreation Association program, will host a Spring Preview Open House on February 13, 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Registration for Tiny Tykes spring session will be Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.Tiny Tykes Indoor Playpark, established in 1991, is a parent- supervised indoor play area for children 0-4. Tiny Tykes spring session runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m, March through mid-June. The cost for the spring session ranges from $60 to $125.Tiny Tykes is located in the gym at the Tigard United Methodist Church, 9845 SW Walnut Place. For more information about Tiny Tykes or other TRA programs, please call 503-524-8794 or www.tigardrecreation.org. February 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 9 Ail City of Tigard Shelf AK Lmlfoe News from the Tigard Library Winter story time Library Events - • - Preschool Stories and Crafts February 1 1-3 p.m. "Gung Hay Fat Choy!"Chinese New Year Tuesdays, February 4 to March 4, Celebration(Grades 5-12)-Puett Rm 10 to 10:30 a.m.,Puett Room, February 1,8,15,22 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. AARP Tax Help(Reg.req'd/one-hour ages 3 to 6. sessions)-Red Rock Creek Rm February 4 7-8:30 p.m. "Technical Analysis of Stocks"-Puett Rm Stories, music, laughter, surprises and February 6, 13,20,27 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Louise a fun art activity to take home. Bring (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm the whole family. February 7,14,21,28 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri Little People Story Time (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm February 8 1-4 p.m. Preparing for the SAT with Kaplan Thursdays, February 6 to March 6 -Practice Test(Pt 1 of 2)-Town Hall with Louise February 15 1-2:30 p.m. Preparing for the SAT with Kaplan Fridays, February 7 to March 7 -Overview Session(Pt 2 of 2)-Town Hall with Terri, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Puett February 17 Library Closed-President's Day Room, ages 3 and under. February 21 3-4:30 p.m. "Zoom Into Engineering"-Town Hall Enjoy stories, songs and activities February 21 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Ethos,Inc. designed for children ages 3 and Sound School-Puett Rm under with their grown-up. February 22 2-3 p.m. Teatro Milagro presents Leer es Poder! -Puett Rm @ February 22 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Red Cross Babysitting Certification Class AARP tax help (Reg.req'd/Call 503-280-1440/$38 fee) your library! -Town Hall February 28 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friends of the Library Early Spring Book Sale Volunteers from the American —Town Hall Association of Retired Persons [AARP] Tues.,Wed.,Thurs. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center(Grades 5-12) will be available Saturdays, February 1 -Young Adult Area to April 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. in For more information on library programs, visit our web site at the Red Rock Creek Conference Room www.c£tigardor.us for one-hour help sessions.The pro- All library programs are free. Some library programs require registration. gram is designed to assist low-income To sign up, call 503-684-6537 and senior citizens. Registration re- ZOOM into quired, call for an appointment at 503- TeatrO MI IagrO 684-6537. Engineering! presents Leer es Poder Book sale Friday, February 21, 3 to 4:30 In this bi-lingual version, Don Browse and Buy at the Friends of p.m. in Town Hall, ages 5 and up. Quixote will try to convince a young girl the Tigard Library Early Spring Book Celebrate National Engineers Week that reading is fun. Saturday, Febru- Sale, Feb. 28-March 1. Town Hall. with fun activities from the public ary 22, 2 to 3 p.m. for families in the Great books at great prices! Friday, television program, ZOOM. Puett Room. February 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Presented by the American Society Provided by a Library Services and Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. of Engineers Young Members Forum. Technology Grant. Page 10 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE cityscape Newsletter Video and DVD loan Hip-Hop? Reggae? period just got longer! Find out in February ■ Due to popular demand, all videos Students from Ethos, Inc.'s nonprofit ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ r and DVDs, including new-release music school put on shows sometimes ■ ■ ■ ■ feature films, now check-out for seven featuring hip-hop, sometimes reggae, days. And if that's and sometimes other urban music art h ` forms. Come be pleasantly surprised b Hard Hat Report not long enough, p y p y they will renewthe skill and talents of these performers Five Ways to Love Your Library for another - By Margaret Barnes Friday, February 21, 6 p.m. to 8 - J Tigard Public Library Director seven(as long p.m. Puett Room. as no one else Ethos, Inc.'s Sound School program February is the month for hearts and flowers; a time to honor those you has it on hold). offers multicultural music presentations love. Last year Tigard residents gave So come to the that are designed to introduce students themselves a belated Valentine in May library, browse the movie collection and to different genres of music within a by passing a $13 million bond measure return home with a week's worth of historical and cultural background. to build a new library. viewing entertainment—it's that easy! But the bond measure contained no funds for books or artwork and limited funds for furnishings and landscaping. Technical analysis o f stocks While government funding supports our basic operation, contributions from Technical Analysis is a method of picking stocks based on the private sources are needed to help movement of the price. Rodney Takeshige, former analyst for equip our new library. Here are five Bank of America and lecturer at the University of Hawaii,will _ ways to help: present information on how to understand the actions of the 1) Honor a loved one. Celebrate Federal Reserve. Tuesday, February 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m.in a birthday or other special event or remember a loved one who's passed the Puett Room. away by buying a book for the new library. Books contain a special book- Teen Events plate with the honoree's name. Bro- chures are at the public service desks. Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy New Year! 2) Attend a Musical Fundraiser. Celebrate the Chinese New Year Saturday, February 1, 1 to 3 P.M. in the Support the new library by attending Puett Room. Celebrate 2003, the year of the sheep, with an afternoon of the Michael Allen Harrison concert, Friday,April 4 at Tigard High School Chinese crafts, music and fun! sponsored by the Tigard Library Foun- Preparing for the SATs with Kaplan dation. For details, call 503-620-4829. Practice Test, Saturday, February 8, 1 to 4 p.m. in Town Hall 3) Buy Bricks for Books. Overview Session, Saturday, February 15, 1 to 2:30 P.M. in Town Hall Purchase a donor brick for the new library courtyard. Proceeds will be used Take a practice SAT test administered by the SAT experts at Kaplan. Then for books and landscaping. bring your parents to the overview session to receive your results and learn tips 4) Remember the library in and techniques for SAT success from the testing gurus. your estate planning. Make a lasting Red Cross Babysitting Certification Class contribution. 5) Volunteer. Love your library Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m.to 5:30 P.M. in Town Hall from the inside out. Call Trish at 503- For kids ages 11-15 only. Registration required by phone at 503-280-1440 or 684-6537 ext. 2516. online at www.redcross-pdx.org. Class costs $38. Need more information?Call me at Receive a babysitters' handbook, learn about injury prevention, first aid and basic 503-684-6537 ext. 2501 or email child care skills.Bring a bag lunch. Margaret@ci.tigard.or.us. February 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 11 t City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD 1 � 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S. POSTAGEPAID t Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER TigardRecap! For additional information or if you have any questions about any of the items listed below,please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at503-639-4171, ext.2410. A copy of Council packet information can be found on the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us or at the library.Audio and video tape recordings of most meetings are also available at the library. City Council Meeting highlights for the past month • Set Citywide goals for 2003. • Held joint meeting with the Budget Committee to hear • Mayor Griffith and Councilors Sherwood and Wilson took social service agency presentations from Christmas in oath of office and began four-year terms of service. April, American Red Cross, Learning Adventures, and the • Councilor Dirksen elected as Council President. Sexual Assault Resource Center. • Heard the 2002 Annual Vision Report. • Considered a proposed intergovernmental service • Met with State Senator Burdick and State Representative agreement with Clean Water Services (effective July Williams. 2004),which would adjust service boundaries increasing, • Held joint meeting with the Intergovernmental Water by 70%, the areas that Tigard operates and maintains for Board to hear an update on the Bull Run Regional CWS. Drinking Water Agency Phase Il Report. • Reviewed final design development plans for the New Tigard Library. • Reviewed affordable housing fee subsidy presentations. Future Council Agenda Items • Consider disposition of property on Hall Boulevard. • Hear a report on the Transportation System Plan • Hold a joint meeting with the Intergovernmental Water orientation. Board to continue discussions on long-term water supply. • Hear an update on parks projects. • Hold a joint meeting with Planning Commission. • Review Urban Growth Boundary expansion areas. • Hear a presentation on the Tigard Fact Book.