Cityscape 2003-04 Mimi
April 2003 Volume XXI No.4
Mayor's corner Tigard Honors Volunteers!!
It's spring...time to think about
weeding flowerbeds and mowing p`
lawns...and since April is Volunteer
Month,it's also time to consider , x
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volunteering at the city! We have &
volunteers working in every depart-
ment. I am confident that the city has ( '
a volunteer opportunity that would be
to your liking!
Many outside activities need _
volunteers and with Arbor Day on April
22,you might want to celebrate by t ,
planting trees. Tigard is proud to be
designated as a"Tree City USA." I plan -to plant trees again this year with a :
group of grade school students—now
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that's a high energy group!
On a serious note,in May the
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Tigard Budget Committee will review
next year's proposed budget. We will
continue as many programs aspos- A musical evening to benefit the new Tigard
sible,but with the current economic public Library
situation some programs will be
reduced or eliminated. We have What do library books and musical notes have in common? Come hear for
received a few suggestions for reduc- yourself at"An Evening with Michael Allen Harrison,"Friday,April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
tions. If you have ideas to offer,please in the Deb Fennell Auditorium of Tigard High School. Sponsored by the Tigard Public
do so now. We would like to hear Library Foundation,the concert is a benefit for the new Tigard Library.
from as many residents as possible so Harrison is an accomplished pianist/composer whose music ranges from movie
that the City Council and Budget scores to passionate arrangements for piano,orchestra,ballet,jazz,fusion,New Age
Committee members can consider a and adult contemporary. Versatile vocalist Julianne R.Johnson
wide range of interests when we make will accompany the renowned pianist,along with percussionist
budget decisions. Israel Annoh and bassist Phil Baker.
Proceeds from the concert will help buy books
� �. and other materials for the new library. For tickets,
contact Jackie Dirksen at 503-620-4829 or inquire at
the library.To learn more about the concert and the
Jim Griffith,Mayor _
Foundation,log onto http.//libraryconcert.cjb.net. ,
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON
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James Griffith
mayor@ci.tigard.or.us I IUS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT r
Craig Dirksen
craigd@ci.tigard.or.us
COUNCILORS ri lii vvlv4. t114
Brian J.Moore
brianm@ci.tigard.or.us April's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday,April 3, at p.m. on TVTVCable
Channel 28. The program will replay throughout the month. For a
Sydney Sherwood complete schedule of broadcast times, visit the city's web site at
sydney@ci.tigard.or.us www.ci.tigard.or.us and click on the link under Focus on Tigard.
The program is designed to educate, inform and
Nick Wilson involve viewers in issues and programs that impact our community.
nickw@ci.tigard.or.us Announcements on current and upcoming activities and
events will also be included.
CITY MANAGER
Bill Monahan April- Code Enforcement/Court
bill@ci.tigard.or.us Find out about common spring time code violations and see examples.
• Learn what happens when a violation is reported.
CITYSCAPE EDITOR Hear what you should know if you receive a code violation citation.
Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder Learn what you can expect in court.
cathy@ci.tigard.or.us The Focus for Upcoming Months:
All City Hall employees can be May: Volunteers/Youth/Library
reached by phone at 303-639-4171 June: Parks
July: Land Use 101
Tune In! If you have Focus ideas,
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: contact Liz Newton at 503-639-4171,ext.2412
or liz@cz tigard or.us.
City Council
2nd,3rd&4th Tuesdays,6:30 p.m.
Town Hall TVTV Cablecast Potso Dog Park re-
Library Board Council business meetings are cablecast opens on weekdays
2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. on Tualatin Valley Television channels as Potso Off-Leash Dog Park will re-
Library Puett Room follows:
Live Coverage-(Comcast)Channel 28: open weekday afternoons on Monday,
April 7. Park hours will be from 4:30 p.m.
Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at to dusk on weekdays and from dawn to
1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. 7:30m.
Town Hall p dusk on weekends and some holidays.
Replays of the most recent meeting air Located on Wall Street off Hunziker
Intergovernmental Water Board on Channel 21: Street,the park is a cooperative venture
2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. Thursdays* 9 a.m./11 p.m.
Tigard Water Building between the City of Tigard,Coe Manufac-
Fridays* 7 p.m. turing and the Tigard Dog Park Commit-
Saturdays* 12 p.m. tee,a citizen group. It is one of three off-
Sundays* 4 a.m. leash parks in Tigard.
(*Following 2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
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Community outreach Help stop illegal signs
meetings The City of Tigard Sign Ordinance was established to protect the safety of the
Check your calendar! Please plan to public and their property,to eliminate clutter and to promote a neat and orderly
attend a meeting to give input on how community. With educational programs,routine sign sweeps,verbal and written
your city can provide you with better warnings and court citations,the number of illegal signs has dropped dramatically
service. These meetings will give Tigard in the last two years. Still,illegal signs do sprout up and often in areas where a
Police Chief Bill Dickinson an opportu- property owner has not granted permission.
nity to meet members of the community The Tigard Municipal Code states that homeowners are responsible for the
and hear your concerns and ideas about right of way next to their property.The right of way includes but is not limited to
Tigard.In addition,a Tigard City Council streets and sidewalks,meridians,drainage ditches,planter strips,
member and representatives from other private and public access ways,roadsides,utility poles and traffic
city departments will be on hand to control devices,and the areas in front of them. Aside from certain r
answer questions.Tualatin Valley Fire& governmental signs like road signs, no sign is allowed in the as
Rescue will also be available to answer public right of way. There is no permit,weekend safe zone,
your fire safety questions. special group or type of sign that is exempt from this rule.
Meeting information is listed below. If a sign is in your yard or the right of way abutting your
Locations were selected to encourage home without your permission,you can call the company
neighbors to come together to discuss advertised or just take the sign down. Signs can be dropped off, .
concerns particular to their area of the free of charge,Monday through Friday,at our public works yard
city. If you find,however,that the date at 12800 SW Ash Street.
for the meeting location nearest to you If you need to display a sign,there are options for you. In residential zones,
does not work with your schedule, you may use a lawn sign(small sign on a stick)in your own yard,and in the yard
please feel free to attend any of the other of any residential property owner who gives you permission. In commercial and
community gatherings.City representa- industrial zones,a 30-day permit for a temporary A-board or banner sign may be
tives will be available beginning at 6:30. obtained for only $15. Regardless of the zone or permit requirements,please
Take advantage of this opportunity to remember,no sign is allowed in the public right of way. Display of illegal signs is a
have your questions answered.Meetings Class 1 Civil Infraction with potential penalties of$250 per sign for first-time
will begin promptly at 7 p.m.and offenders.
conclude at 8 p.m. The dates and
locations are on the following Tigard establishing Park Board
Thum&ys: Applications are being accepted for the new Tigard Park and Recreation Associa-
Apri124 Templeton School
tion Advisory Board that was recently established by the City Council.As with other
9500 SW Murdock Ave. Tigard boards and committees, this board will be advisory to the City Council. Terms
May 1 C.F.Tigard School
are 4 years. The majority of members must reside within city limits. Members need
12985 SW Grant Ave. to have some knowledge of Tigard parks and the recreational interests of the Tigard
May 8 Mary Woodward School
community.
12325 SW Katherine St.
May 15 Metzger School Applications will be accepted through April 30. Application forms are available at
10255 SW 90``'Ave. www.ci.tigard.or.us,on the Volunteer Opportunities page,or in the City Hall Lobby.
For more information,please contact For more information,contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Koepping at 503-639-4171,
ext.2402 or susank@ci.tigard.or.us.
Tigard Police Public Information Officer
Jim Wolf at 503-718-2561.
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Shelf Al Lmife
News from the Tigard Library
Library - Spring into stories!
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Stories & Crafts-Puett Rm Preschool Stories and Crafts
April 3, 10, 17, 24 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Louise
(Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm Tuesdays,April 1-May 6
April 4, 11, 18, 25 10-10:30 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri 10 to 10:30 a.m.
(Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm Puett Room,ages 3 to 6.
April 5 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Red Cross Babysitting Certification Class Preschool Stories and Crafts continue!
$34(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Join us each Tuesday at 10 a.m.for some
April 5, 12 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. AARP Tax Help (Reg. req'd/one-hour great stories and art activities to usher in
sessions)-Red Rock Creek Rm
April 6 2-3 p.m. Cuban music, Roberto Gonzales Trio spring. Bring the whole family.
Town Hall Little People Story Time
April 9 10-11 a.m. Tater A. Peal the Clown in "Comical Thursdays,April 3-May 1 with
Catastrophes"-Town Hall
Louise and Fridays,April-May 9
April 9 7-8 p.m. Pay it Forward Book Group and author visit
Puett Rm with Terri, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
April 10 Noon-1 p.m. Pay it Forward Book Group-Puett Rm Puett Room,ages 3 and under.
April 11 7-8 p.m. Friday Night Music with Innisfree Little People Story Time on Thursdays
Puett Rm and Fridays at 10 a.m.brings to life songs
April 13 2-3 p.m. Latin music,Lolo Rivas-Puett Rm and activities designed for children ages 3
April 15 10-11:30 a.m. New Parent Network Playgroup and under to be shared
(Reg. req'd) -Town Hall with their favorite
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April 16 7-8:30 p.m. Proof Through the Night Author visit grown-up. Programs are
Puett Rm I' `
free. No registration '
April 23 6:30-8:30 p.m. Picture Book Science (Reg. req'd) 4 ' i
Puett Rm required.
April 26 9:30 - noon "When I'm in Charge" Red Cross Certifica-
tion Class-$$18 (Reg. req'd)-Town Hall
Tues., Wed., Thurs. 4-6 p.m. Homework Center (Grades 5-12) AARP tax help p@
Young Adult Area
your library
For more information on library programs, visit our web site at
www.ci.tigardor.us Saturdays,February 1 to
Library programs are free unless noted otherwise. Some library programs
require registration. To sign up, call 503-684-6537. April 12, 9:30 a.m.to 4:30 P.M. in
the Red Rock Creek Conference
Proof Through the Night author visit Room.
Wednesday,April 16,7 to 8:30 p.m,Puett Room Volunteers from the American
K.P.Burke tells her father's personal accounts of WWII in her book
� r � Association of Retired Persons[AARP]
"Proof Through The Night:A B-29 Pilot Captive In Japan." Ernest will assist with tax return preparation
Pickett was one of the first B-29 bomber pilots,and his account of for low-income individuals and senior
his 13 months of captivity as a prisoner of war,moved journalist Jim citizens. Registrationy-� required,call for
Lehrer to write,"Read it and weep,read it and be proud."Nomi- +x an appointment at 503-684-6537.
nated for the Oregon Book award.
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cityscape Newsletter &
New parent network Clown in comical
playgroup catastrophes
■ Tuesday,April 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday,April 9, 10 to 11 a.m.,
■ ■ ■ ■ Town Hall.Registration required.Ages 9 Town Hall, all ages.
■ ■ ■ ■ months to 5 years. Celebrate National Library Week with
Sheila M.Walker,M.A.from the New Tater A.Peal!Tater the Clown is a young
Hard Hat Report Parent Network-Department of Health& and imaginative prankster
Human Services,will demonstrate fun whose curiosity gets him in 0
How Does Your Library Grow. �
By Margaret Barnes and educational interactive parent-child all sorts of trouble atop tall 0
Tigard Public Library Director activities including stories, songs, unicycles,juggling knives
Spring has sprung. The air smells movement and play time.Call Sheila at and juggling bowling balls,
fresh. Blossoms surround us. What's 503-846-2139 to register. and who knows what else. 7
next? How about planting a new library? picture book science
Mark Saturday,May 17 at 10 a.m.on
your calendar for the groundbreaking, Wednesday,April 23,6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,Puett Room,adults,free.
and read this column next month for Registration required
details. Using children's picture books, learn how to create simple science curriculum for
During the winter we planted the preschoolers.Get tips on using library resources to build your own repertoire of
seeds for the new library. The architects activities. Program is for childcare providers seeking CDA credit. Parents are wel-
worked with the public and the staff to comed,too! This program sponsored by WCCLS. To register call presenter Angela J.
design an imaginative library,which Reynolds at 503-466-1894.
reflects the community. But a library is
much more than bricks and mortar. The Innlsfree returns Music programs!
Tigard Library is alive with children The luck of the Irish brings Celtic Roberto Gonzales Trio
learning the joy of reading,with adults music duo Innisfree to the Tigard Public Sunday,April 6, 2 to 3 p.m., Town
finding information to better their lives, Library on Friday,April 11,7 to 8 p.m. Hall. Roberto Gonzales plays the tres,
with people of all ages connecting with Brenda Scearcy and Jim the mandolin and guitar,learned as a
different cultures and perspectives. Loewenherz express their child in Havana, Cuba.
A lively library needs nurturing to love of Celtic jigs and reels
flourish. The Tigard Library Foundation when playing the accor- Lo I o Rivas
has developed creative ways to raise dion, pennywhistle, Sunday,April 13, 2 to 3 P.M., Puett
money for books,artwork and furnish- guitar,concertina,mando- Room. Music From El Salvador on guitar,
ings for the new library. Their Bricks for lin and bodhran. comarcita and others.
Books campaign is intended to help pave All ages welcome. Provided by a
the courtyard and buy books for the new Library Services and Technology(LSTA)
library. A benefit concert with Michael grant.
Allen Harrison(see cover page)will also
help the new library grow. Washington County Reads events continue
The Tigard Parks Division will hold a Join author Catherine Ryan Hyde on Wednesday,April 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. for
public meeting on the Fanno Creek Park a discussion of her book Pay It Forward.We will also have a
Extension,Thursday,April 3 at 7:30 p.m. discussion on this book on Thursday,April 10 from Noon to R E +
in Town Hall. If you are curious about 1 p.m. The author will NOT be present for the Thursday T /I„
how the parkland north of the library site discussion.
will take shape,please plan to attend. For more information see the WCCLS Co-op newsletter or
visit their web site at www.wilinetmccls.lib.or.us
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Subdivision proposals in Tigard City of Tigard and
City staff periodically provides advance notice of potential subdivisions being S O LV team up
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 have not Volunteer Projects Saturday,
been finalized. It is possible that development will not occur immediately.If the April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
applicant goes forward with the project,a neighborhood meeting will be scheduled Summeriake Park: Spread mulch
by the developer/applicant prior to a formal application being made with the city. around the recently planted trees to
Notice of the meeting is sent to property owners within 500 feet of the proposed preserve moisture and discourage weeds
development.City staff can be contacted at 503-639-4171. during the dry months ahead. Define and
protect soft trails with layers of
PROPOSAL #1 PROPOSAL #2 barkchips. Meet at the parking lot on
Tentative Project Name: Tentative Project Name: Winterlake Drive.
Kalamoiika Estates 11 "Un-Named" Fanno Creek Park: Remove
Subject: Subject: blackberry vines and weeds in this park
2 parcels of.36 acres into 5 lots 2 parcels of 1.74 acres into 10 lots that extends from Hall Boulevard,north
Zoning: Zoning:
to Main Street. This will kick off the
second phase of a four-year plan. Bring
R-12,3,050 square foot lots R-7,5,000 square foot lots clippers if you have them and meet
Location: Location: behind City Hall at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Lots 1 &2 of Kalamoiika Estates Subdivi- 15685&15715 SW Bull Mountain Road; Derry Dell Creek at 115: Help
sion,on the corner of SW Pihas Court and on the north side of SW Bull Mtn Rd, make your community a better place to
SW 98th Avenue. across from Juliet Terrace. live. Continue the progress of volunteers
Contacts: Contacts: who have made remarkable improve-
Developer/Applicant: Developer/Applicant: ments to the creek's riparian area. Due to
Steve Koski/J&S Concrete,Inc. Tom Pidcock 503-274-5929 street closures in this area,be sure to call
503-307-0236/503-538-8615 Applicant's Engineer.• for directions.
Applicant's Engineer: Matt Sprague/Alpha Engineering Inc. SOLV(Stop Oregon Litter&Vandal-
Peter Magaro Architecture 503-579-2421 503452-8003 ism)and sponsors such as Portland
City Staff City Staff
General Electric,will provide resources
such as safety glasses,bags, dumpsters,
Morgan Tracy,Current Planning(zoning, Brad Kilby,Current Planning(zoning,
etc.to assist volunteers.
development code&land use process development code&land use process
For more information,directions or to
issues) issues) sign-up for one of the above projects,
Brian Rager,Engineering(public facilities Brian Rager,Engineering(public facilities please contact Volunteer Coordinator
&traffic issues) &traffic issues) Susan Koepping at 503-639-4171,ext.
L f i- i 2402 or susank@ci.tigard.or.us.
+4 I Book Sale donations
The Friends of the Tigard Library are
_ preparing for the next book sale on
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T -I L _ May 2 and 3.We need your book
— i I —I °�r >° y I '. donations to make the sale exciting and
fun!Proceeds will be used to buy more
books,videos,CDs,DVD's and other
11 = I - items not included in the new building
10-1
bond measure.
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Emergency preparedness - West Nile Virus Board and Committee
Being well informed is one of the best ways to deal with anxiety about the West openings
Nile Virus(WNV).WNV is a naturally occurring virus in birds.Mosquitoes that feed on Library Board.-The City of Tigard
infected birds can transmit the virus to humans,although human illness from WNV is has three openings on the Library Board.
rare. The board consists of seven members
The presence of WNV activity in Oregon is anticipated in 2003.For more informa- who serve four-year terms. The board
tion about the disease and what you can do to protect yourself and your family,call focuses on providing quality library
the Oregon Department of Human Services toll-free information line at 1-866-703-4636 services to the community and advises
or the Multnomah County West Nile Virus information line at 503-988-6453• The the City Manager and City Council
following websites are also informative: htip.//www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid✓ regarding library policies,budget,facili-
westnile/or htip://mchealthinspect.org//vectorlwnv.html. ties,etc.One board member may reside
outside Tigard city limits.An alternate
More street trees have been planted!! may also be appointed.
Budget Committee-There are two
Several more neighborhoods throughout Tigard have taken advantage o:1 openings on the Budget Committee.
city's Street Tree Planting Program. This program,available to Tigard neighbor- This committee reviews the proposed
hoods and homeowners,provides free street trees for public right-of-way areas budget,makes adjustments and forwards
along city streets. the budget to the City Council for
One of the neighborhoods that took advantage of this program is the Hillshire adoption. The committee consists of five
Woods Subdivision. This neighborhood is on Bull Mountain. Susan Hareland, a Tigard residents and the City Council.
resident of the community,spearheaded the entire tree planting project. A total of Community members serve three-year
24 street trees were planted along Ascension Drive. terms. The Committee meets quarterly
Another neighborhood that planted street trees was the Summerlake commu- and is usually busier in the spring. An
nity. Wayne McCrosky,the President of the Homeowners Association,took alternate may also be appointed.
control of this project and made sure that street trees once again lined the neigh- Alternates receive the same informa-
borhood streets. A total of 60 trees were planted throughout the Summerlake tion and training given to members and
community. are encouraged to attend meetings
Leslie Fischer,the Property Manager for Driftwood Terrace Apartments, although their attendance is not required.
worked with City Forester Matt Stine to have 17 trees planted in the planter strip in If a committee member resigns midterm,
front of the apartment complex along McDonald Street. These trees will be the Council may appoint the alternate to
enjoyed by the people living in the apartments as well as the hundreds who pass the vacant position.
by every day. Applications for the current openings
Three more Tigard neighborhoods are in the process of planting more street will be accepted through April 30.
trees. If you or your neighbors are interested in receiving free street trees,please If you are interested in applying for
contact City Forester Matt Stine at 503-639-4171,ext.2589. the Library Board or Budget Committee,
please complete a Citizen Interest
TRA & the Fired-Up Dancers Application.Application forms are
available in the lobby of City Hall and the
The Fired-Up Dancers are hosting a Spring Dance Concert and Benefit on Satur- Tigard Library and can also be found on
day,April 26th at the Tigard Grange Hall, 13770 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard at 2 and the city web site www.ci.tigard.or.us,on
4 p.m. This children's dance troup was recently invited to perform during half-time for the"volunteer opportunities"page.
the San Francisco 49ers this fall and are raising funds to offset travel expenses. Questions?Please call the Volunteer
Admission is $5 per person and includes pizza and salad. Tickets are available now by Coordinator Susan Koepping at
calling Tigard Recreation Association at 503-524-8794. 503-639-4171,ext.2402.
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For additional information about any of the items listed below, please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley at 503-639-
4171, ext. 2410. 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. For the cable television schedule of
broadcast Council meetings, see page 2.
City Council Meeting highlights for the past month
• Proclaimed April 5 as Vision and Hearing Day; March 14 and 0 Previewed and discussed the Atfalati Recreation District
15 as National Wildlife Refuge Centennial Commemoration; Concession Agreement options
and April 21-27 as National Community Development Week Considered an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wash-
• Heard an update on the New Tigard Library ington County regarding the West Nile Virus Response
• Heard an update on the Highway 217 Study Plan• Reviewed the proposed Wall Street Local Improvement • Discussed community outreach meetings
District Initial Report a Heard an update on the Qwest/Verizon franchise fee audit
• Considered establishing a Park and Recreation Advisory 0 Considered a resolution granting a property tax exemption
Board for three non-profit, low-income housing projects
• Heard an update on the Urban Growth Boundary Expan- a Considered a resolution accepting and endorsing the
sion and Scope commuter rail station design recommendations from the
• Discussed the proposed street maintenance fee Downtown Task Force
Future Council Agenda Items
• Conduct a joint meeting with the City of Tualatin Council 0 Discuss alternatives for the downtown redevelopment plan
and the Tigard-Tualatin School District Board
• Receive an update on the new library
• Receive the annual Volunteer Report
• Discuss legislative issues with State Representative Max
• Discuss the Strategic Financial Plan Williams and State Senator Ginny Burdick
• Discuss and consider the Atfalati Recreation District a Hear an introduction to the Community Assessment
Concession Agreement & Repayment Schedule Program
• Receive an update on the long-term water supply a Discuss and consider a recommendation on whether to
• Receive an update on the communication plan continue to participate in the proposed Bull Run Regional
Drinking Water Agency