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Cityscape 2003-07 ■ISI MENil un EWEN July 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXI No. 7 Mayor's corner You're invited to an Old July 1 marks the start of the city Fashioned 4th Of July - budget year. As we looked for ways to make do with less,we decided to Celebrationr.�`;, reduce the Cityscape to nine issues The Tigard 4" of July, Inc. presents the 17'h per year. Some issues will be Annual Tigard 4'h of July Celebration! smaller with abbreviated articles that Where: Tigard High School Football Field at contain information about where 9000 SW Durham Road readers can learn more either by When: Thursday,July 4—Gates open at 6 p.m. calling a staff member or accessing with fireworks at dusk the city's web site at What: A family event featuring www.ci.tigard.or.us. • Clowns, live music, kids' games, police and fire vehicles We realize not all people can or • Concession stands offering light snacks for sale want to retrieve information on the (No alcohol, personal fireworks or smoking allowed) Internet,so the city will continue to This community event is made possible through the contributions of the Cities of keep you informed by way of press Tigard, Durham, Tualatin, and King City, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, The Tigard- releases,targeted mailings,neighbor- Tualatin School District, and donations from businesses and YOU. If you have questions, hood meetings,etc. Another valuable please call Mike Marr at 503-624-2975. see you there! communication resource is the Community Connector program. Please consider volunteering to be July 27, 2003 marks the 501h Anniversary of your neighborhood's Community Connectors Connectors receive city the end of the Korean War information every other week and A free concert by the Tualatin Valley Community Band at 3 pm in the Bishop– pass this information along to neigh- Scheckla gazebo,Cook Park,will mark the signing of the armistice on July 25-27, bors. Connectors also contact the city 1953 that ended the Korean War. about neighborhood concerns. To Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music as we remember and honor those find out more about the Community who served and the families who awaited their return. The special significance of Connector program,contact Liz this date will be recognized by a short ceremony before the band concert. Newton at liz@ci.tigard.or.us or at Although the armistice,which was signed by the United States,North Korea and 503-639-4171, ext. 2412. China, ended the war it did not ensure permanent peace. To this day, no peace I wish you all a safe and happy treaty has been signed. 4`h of July! This event will be the culmination of a 3-year US Department of Defense project in which the Tigard American Legion Post#158 and the City of Tigard have worked together. The goal has been to raise the awareness of this war in which 21 allied United Nations members fought,and to honor those who served. Jim Griffith, Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JIM GRIFFITH CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON City of Tigard MAYOR James Griffith mayor@ci.tigard.or.us COUNCIL PRESIDENT l Craig Dirksen craigd@ci.tigard.or.us { COUNCILORS Brian J. Moore brianm@ci.tigard.or.us E ssues Sydney Sherwood sydney@ci.tigard.or.us July's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday,July 3, at 7 p.m. on TVTV Cable Channel Nick Wilson 28. The program will replay throughout the month. For a complete schedule of nickw@ci.tigard.or.us broadcast times, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and click on the link under Focus on Tigard. CITY MANAGER The program is designed to educate, inform and Bill Monahan involve viewers in issues and programs that impact our community. bill@ci.tigard.orus Announcements on current and upcoming activities and events will also be included. CITYSCAPE EDITOR Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder catby@ci.tigard.or.us July - Land Use 101 City Planning! All City Hall employees can be What is it? Why do we do it? How is it done? Who do I call? reached byphone at503-639-4171 The Focus for Upcoming Months: CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: August: Affordable Housing City Council 2nd, 3rd&4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Tune In! If you have Focus ideas,contact Liz Newton at Town Hall liz@ci.tigard.orus or 503-639-4171,ext. 2412. Library Board 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Library Puett Room Planning Commission CAP: Coming to a neighborhood near you! 1st&3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Town Hall Community Assessment Program(CAP)walks were conducted in Areas 39, 32, Intergovernmental Water Board 31, 23 and 14 in June. To learn more about CAP or to see where those areas are, 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. log onto the City's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us, click on Community Assess- Tigard Water Building ment program under hot topics and click on a CAP area map. To see the report to citizens for the areas walked click on the area number on the CAP map. No web TVTV Ca bl eca st access? Call Julia Hajduk or Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. Council business meetings are cablecast The schedule for CAP walks in July is as follows: on Tualatin Valley Television channels July 2&9: No walks,quarterly program evaluation as follows: Live Coverage -(Comcast) July 16: Area 12A Channel 28: 2nd and 4th Tuesday each July 23: Area 12B month at 7:30 p.m. Replays of the July 30: Area 45 most recent meeting air on Channel 28: Fridays* If you see the walkers in your area,feel free to ask questions or share your Thursdays*9 a.m. & 11 p.m.; p.m.; Saturdays* 12 p.m.; Sundays*4 observations. a.m. (*Following 2nd and 4th Tuesdays) Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter National Night Out Water rebates The"20th Annual National Night Out"(NNO),a unique 7 " continue crime and drug prevention event is scheduled for Tuesday, feWNOO&ftod The city's 2003 Water Smart Rebate GmeB kugs August 5, 2003. It is expected that 33 million people in more fA60NG~mm Program offers rebates for certain than 9,800 communities across America will come together for water-wise landscape services and this celebration of unity and safety awareness! r products,such as aerating your lawn, The Tigard Police Department invites you and your having a landscape audit performed, neighborhood to participate in this event. We have a special partner to help with installing drip irrigation,a rain sensor our community plans—on August 4,the eve of NNO,Tigard Haggen Foods is switch or manual hose bib timer,and sponsoring a"Community Safety and Awareness Fair"between 3 and 8 p.m.in their applying mulch to planter beds and parking lot. gardens.For more information and a The first 25 neighborhoods to pre-register with the Tigard Police Crime rebate application,visit the city's web Prevention Unit will receive a free "Haggen Parry Pak" containing hot dogs and site at www.ci.tigard.or.us or contact buns, condiments, desserts and other surprises to help "give crime a going away Sara Danz at 503-639-4171, ext. 2599. parry" in your neighborhood. The Tigard Police Department will also visit the pre-registered neighborhoods during the evening's celebrations! Broadway Rose this To find out how to register or plan your event, contact Tigard Police Public summer! Information Officer Jim Wolf at 503-718-2561. The registration form is also on the City of Tigard's web site: www.ci.tigard.or.us. You can also learn more about Featuring– National Night Out by visiting www.NATW.org. • How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: Free bicycle safety fair Now through July 13 When: July 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Learn how to properly fit your • Murder is a Game:July 17 July 27 Where: Cook Park,Tigard bicycle helmet with help from • Pete `n'Keely:July 31–August 17 • Skills course presented by the OHSU Trauma Nurses! Children's productions: Tigard Police! Test your skills! • Get your old or damaged helmet • Beauty and the Beast:July 9-12 • ! replaced free b "IOF" (limited Silly Goose:August 13-16 Bicycle Clinic offered by G.I.Joe s P Y Trained technicians will check your number available, so arrive early)! For more information or to pur- bike and offer simple repairs. • Food,contests,giveaways. chase tickets call 503-620-5262 or • LifeFlight will offer a close look at • Drawing for several new bicycles! online at www.broadu)ayrose.com. their helicopter. Questions?Call the Tigard Police Public Also check out children's drama • "Ride and glide"bicycle stunt team! Information Officer at 503-718-2561. camps by calling 503-603-9862. Motorized scooters Old fashioned ice cream social In 2001, a law(ORS 814.510–814.536)was passed regulating motorized scooters. Ice cream offered with all the They look like a skateboard with a handle, a small motor is mounted on the back, toppings at the John Tigard House and in some cases, they also have a seat. These scooters are not considered to be Museum at 1031 and Canterbury "motorcycles" by state statute. Scooters can reach speeds up to 20 miles per hour. Lane on Sunday,July 20, 1-4 p.m. Some provisions of the law are: Try out pioneer children's toys such • Do not ride scooters on the sidewalk other than to cross the sidewalk to get to as Ball in the Cup, Jacob's Ladder and more! the street from an adjacent property. Use is limited to streets posted at or under 25 miles per hour or in a bike lane. For more information,call Dian • Ross at 503-620-5772 of the Tigard • Don't drive faster than 15 miles per hour. Area Historical and Preservation • Drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Association. • All riders must wear a helmet. July 2003 www.d.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of Tigard Tigard asks residents to help prepare for the Mosquitoes need water to breed! West Nile Virus Help reduce their numbers by eliminat- ing standing water around your home. The City of Tigard,in cooperation with Washington County and Clean Water Here are some things we can all do to Services, is trying to minimize the long-term affects of the West Nile Virus. There help. are over 256 species of mosquitoes,but only four are capable of carrying the virus. . Thoroughly clean roof gutters, Just two of those four species are prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. down spouts and drain lines. City employees have identified potential breeding sites of"virus carrying" • Store pails, buckets and any other mosquitoes and have already started delivering larvae samples to Clean Water water-holding containers upside Services for identification. down. The first indication of the presence of the West Nile Virus is the death of birds, • Store small kiddie pools inside predominantly crows and jays. Tigard is requesting your assistance in identifying when not in use and change water any dead birds in your area. If you find a dead crow or jay,DO NOT TOUCH THE every 2-3 days. ANIMAL. Contact Al Dickman or Eric Hand at 503-639-4171. • Adjust tarps, grill covers and For additional information about West Nile Virus,contact the Department of swimming pool covers to eliminate Health&Human Services at 503-846-8722 (TTY: 503-846-4598)or check out the low spots that collect water. following web sites: www.epa.govor www.cdc.gov. You can also pick up an • Store wheelbarrows and other such informational pamphlet at Tigard City Hall. equipment upside down when not in use. Employee of the Month for June 2003 • Fill tree root holes with sand or mulch. Congratulations to Jim Wolf,June 2003 Employee of the Month at the City of . Change water in bird bath every 2- Tigard! Jim is a Community Services Officer in the Police Department who began 3 days. working for the city in April of 1992. • Share these tips with your neigh- One of Jim's major roles for the department is that of Public Information bors,friends and co-workers. Officer.You'll see him on the news or quoted in the newspaper providing updates For more information,visit city hall for a on the details or status of crimes. Jim also manages about 80 Neighborhood Watch pamphlet on mosquito control. Groups.The Summerfield Neighborhood Watch Group has over 2000 members! Last year Jim did over 80 presentations to various service clubs,organizations and businesses on crime prevention.He also has instructed over 1000 children on safety programs.Jim has implemented many other programs including the Neighborhood Speed Watch and training programs for landlords and the hospitality industry.He provided over 600 tours of the police department last year. Jim also organizes and teaches at the annual Tigard Police Citizens Academy. Jim is an incredibly productive employee who is known for his friendly,upbeat and polite style.Congratulations to Jim for a job well done! 7 Dog Days of Tigard Bonita Park to be completed this fall Come celebrate Tigard's dog parks Bonita Park is the major park development project this summer. The at the 1st Annual Dog Days of Tigard, project will be out to bid soon,and it is anticipated the park will be completed Saturday,July 19 at Potso Dog Park(on this fall. It will contain a basketball court,picnic shelter,play field,portable Wall Street off Hunziker behind Coe restrooms,and a playground.There will be extensive native plantings along Manufacturing).Events begin at 11 a.m. Fanno Creek and on the wetlands at the site. Look for more information at the dog parks or in the Tigard Times. Page 4 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter A& A Skate Park for Tigard In 2001, members of the Mayor's Youth Forum collected information about what services were being provided to youth and what additional services were needed. The idea of a skate park was suggested. Mayor Griffith established the Skateboard Park Task Force to investigate the idea and named Youth Forum member Rich Carlson as the chairperson. The Task Force quickly organized and divided into three subgroups: Design, Site Selection and Finance Committees. Committee meetings were well attended with up to 80 people joining in on the planning efforts! On May 14, 2002, Council approved the Task Force's recommendation to select Purkiss Rose Landscape for architectural design conceptual services. The resulting conceptual design is shown on page 8. 1 t The next focus of the Task Force was site selection. The members looked at public and private property. The cost of , private property was too expensive, so the Task Force narrowed its search to publicly-owned sites. A matrix, setting forth 16 criteria, was developed to evaluate these sites. The Task Force was looking for a site that would be centrally located in Tigard, be highly visibly, have adequate parking, offer enough acreage to support the skate park and auxiliary facilities, and be accessible to public transportation. At an April 2 meeting of the Task Force, after a review of the site evaluations and considerable discussion, attendees unanimously endorsed the City Hall parking lot area as the preferred city-owned site. The City Council, at its April 15 Workshop meeting, agreed to locate a skate park facility of at least 15,000 square feet in the City Hall parking lot site identified by the Task Force. The Council felt that this was a good location because it's on a bus line,near the Police Department,visible, and centrally located. Although the site will not be available for 18 months, when the library will move to its new location,the Task Force is moving ahead with a fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $392,470. HELP WANTED! If the skateboard park is to proceed, it will need to be funded entirely by donations and fundraising as no city money will be used to construct the park. Skate Park Task Force meetings are held on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7— 8:30 p.m. at the Tigard Water Building located at 8777 SW Burnham in Tigard. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Task Force Chairman Rich Carlson at rich@teleport.com or 503-224-0871 or Tigard Parks Manager Daniel Plaza at daniel@ci.tigard.or.us or 503- 639-4171, ext. 2590. July 2003 www.d.tigard.or.us Page 5 City of Tigard Tigard Skate Park Questions and Answers 1. Why build a skate park for skateboarding and in-line skating? Tigard supports its youth. Providing opportunities for young people to be engaged in constructive activities benefits everyone. The skate park will help meet the need for after-school activities for youth. It will also help minimize skateboard and in-line skate conflicts with local businesses and pedestrians. The skate park presents an opportunity to involve teens and parents in the public process and establish the sense of ownership and pride that comes from achieving an accomplishment. 2. Don't skaters damage facilities, scare patrons, annoy property owners, and put themselves and others at risk when they skate on public and private property? Yes. One of the concerns of the City Council and local businesses is that skateboarding and in-line skating can cause damage to public and private facilities. The presence of skaters can be intimidating to patrons and annoying to property owners. When skating in parking lots and on narrow sidewalks, and mixing with vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic, skaters put themselves and others at risk. These are additional reasons why the City Council wants to provide a safe location for skateboarding and in-line skating. 3. Whose idea was this? In the fall of 2001, high school students asked the Tigard City Council if the city would work with them to develop a skate park for skateboarding and in-line. The students offered to work on the design, fundraising, construction, and maintenance. 4. Won't the city's liability insurance go sky high? No. There will not be an increase in the city's insurance premium. The insurer views skate parks as they do other park features such as playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, and basketball courts. However, the skate park must be properly designed and maintained. This is one reason the city hired an experienced consulting firm to plan the skate park. The city's insurer has reviewed and accepted the proposed conceptual design. 5. Where will it be located? The first skate park will be located at the northeast corner of the parking lot at City Hall. The site was chosen because it is owned by the city, which eliminates land purchase costs. The area is centrally located, and is large enough to accommodate the park. 6. How did you come up with the design? The city funded the conceptual design phase and hired a consultant to work with young people to complete the design and provide a cost estimate for construction. The conceptual design depicts a skate park that is 15,000 square feet in size. Approximately 100 youth and adults helped create the design through three public involvement meetings held at the Tigard Water District Building and Town Hall. The design includes concrete bowls, ridges, a pyramid, and other "street skating" and "free style" elements desired by skateboarders and in-line skaters. The features can be combined to create many unique "lines" or circuits at various levels. The features have a maximum height of five feet and will be constructed of extra strong concrete with steel edging for durability and safety. Page 6 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter 7. How much will it cost? Projected cost for development of an initial 15,000 square foot skate park is $392,470. The park will be designed so that it can be expanded in two additional phases. 8. Who's going to pay for it? Funds will be raised through private donations of cash and in-kind contributions of labor and materials. Young people will be actively involved with the fundraising effort. This is a unique chance for volunteers of all ages and interests to increase Tigard's recreational opportunities and to contribute to the community. The fundraising and construction effort, and the resulting skate park facility, will be a cooperative effort that the community can take pride in. 9. Why go to this effort for a passing fad? Skateboarding has been popular in the United States for more than 30 years. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, there were more than 4.3 million participants nationally in 1995 and the numbers are steadily growing. The majority of skateboarders are between the ages of 13 and 18 and primarily male, although females are showing an increasing interest in the sport. Advances in equipment and facilities have opened skateboarding to all ages and abilities, while reducing the number and severity of injuries. Some advancements include the use of urethane wheels that allow for speed and maneuverability. In-line skating is a recent sport that is sweeping the nation. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, there were 3.6 million participants in 1990. By 1995 there were 23.9 million participants, representing a 664% increase in five years. Unlike skateboarding, in-line skating draws youth and adults, male and female alike. Many people, who experience knee or other joint pain with other athletic activities, find in-line skating an inexpensive fitness alternative. Recently, the in-line skaters have moved onto the skateboard parks and begun to do stunts and tricks previously associated with skateboarding. These same tricks are done on snowboards by snowboarders. 10. Aren't you just asking for trouble with fighting, drugs, and gangs? The experience of other communities with skate parks is that they are not usually associated with fighting, drugs, or gangs. Skating is the usual activity. Skaters practice and show their skills to each other. They teach and support each other, and self-regulate behavior, taking turns using favorite features. 11. When will the skate park be open for use? The Task Force is currently beginning their fundraising campaign. The parking lot site will be available once the new library is built and the current library space is renovated for office use. Construction could begin in the spring of 2005 and the park could be open in the late summer or early fall of 2005. 12. So what's "grinding", "waxing", "ollie", and "fakie"? This is jargon used by skateboarders and in-line skaters. Grinding is move whereby the skater slides along an edge (a curb, stair, rail) on their skates. Waxing refers to coating the top of an edge with a thick coat of wax to ease grinding. An ollie occurs when the board leaves the ground and travels through the air with the skater. Sometimes skaters grab the board or flip it with their feet in mid-air. Skating backwards is called a fakie. 13. How can I help? There are plenty of opportunities for individuals, organizations and businesses to support the skate park. You can work with the fundraising groups to obtain the needed resources, donate cash, or contribute in-kind materials and labor. 14. Where can I get more information? Contact Skate Park Task Force Chairperson Rich Carlson at rich@teleport.com or 503-224-0871, or Tigard Parks Manager Daniel Plaza at daniel@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2590. July 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 7 City of Tigard Conceptual design for Tigard 's skatepark •Y i •�. -moi- � �- _ `♦ '' .r • - / M nw.v xPARR 5� vE111 PL ,'A00 0 : 040000009 * t Site Location: City Hall parking lot - NE corner located at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Size: 15,000 square feet Projected Cost: $392,470 Projected Completion Date: Late 2005 Get Involved: Meetings held the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Tigard Water Building, 8555 SW Burnham, Tigard. Everyone is welcome. Take a Closer Look: Visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and view a larger image of the conceptual design. For More Information: Contact Task Force Chairman Rich Carlson at rich@teleport.com or 503-224-0871 or Tigard Parks Manager Daniel Plaza at daniel@ci.tigard.or.us or 503-639-4171, ext. 2590. Page 8 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter & Is it a weed or a wildflower? Thank You Adopt-A-Street Your house is traditional tan, theirs is modern mocha.You like roses, they like volunteers! wildflowers.You feed squirrels, they have cats.They park in front of your house, Several of Tigard's busiest streets you have an ornamental tree that shades their garden. These are differences that are a lot cleaner thanks to community- some residents may believe to be regulated by the city. You might be surprised to minded Adopt-A-Street groups. The learn what is not in the city code! In some instances, homeowner associations or following individuals and organizations state or county agencies can be of assistance. If you are not sure which agency volunteered over 600 hours last year to can help resolve a problem, contact the city at 503-639-4171 for referral informa- keep Tigard streets cleaner by picking tion. up litter. If you have the chance,let The following is a list of items not regulated by the City of Tigard.: them know you appreciate their efforts. Operable vehicles,RV's,boats and trailers parked in the front,back or side Albertson's employees(Barrows store) yards. B&B Print Source Blackberries inside a neighbor's property. Bebek AssociatesBoy Scout Troop 843 Agricultural crops such as hay and barley. Cindy Olson Property line disputes. Collector's Press Employees The number of pets within a household. Don Morrissette Homes employees Domestic or feral cats in the neighborhood. Durham Center students Undomesticated animals such as raccoons, squirrels, blue jays, coyotes Kiwanis Club of Tigard Landmark Ford employees and deer. Moore,Monahan&AlexanderFamilies Trees or tree branches crossing property lines, touching houses or Terry Family shading property. Tigard Central Business District Vehicles legally parked on the street in an area another person prefers to Tigard Chamber of Commerce park. Tigard High School Key Club Maintenance or aesthetics of landscaping,such as watering the grass or City of Tigard"Team Tigard" mulching planter beds. volunteers Adopt-A-Street groups sign Homeowners association regulations or codes,covenants,and restrictions on for a one-year obligation and clean for neighborhoods. their street at least once every 60 days. Cosmetic, aesthetic, or personal opinions for"appropriate house colors, Equipment is supplied by the city,and attractive fences, suitable vehicles and style of landscaping." collected trash is picked up by public What can you do if there is a neighborhood issue that is not regulated, or an works crews. If you would like to help issue that is regulated but you'd rather not call a code enforcement officer? Most keep Tigard's streets litter-free, how people don't mind working out a compromise. You could talk to your neighbor to about adopting one of the streets listed let them know why the matter came to your attention and to ask if you can work below: together to resolve the situation. If you are unable to reach an agreement,you Bonita Road from Hall Blvd. to Hwy 217 might want to consider using the free City of Tigard Mediation Program.Mediators overpass will often conduct negotiations by phone and are usually successful in resolving Dartmouth Street from Hwy 99 to 72nd Gaarde from 1211 to Walnut Street. neighborhood problems. Greenburg Road from Hwy 99 to For additional information on the mediation service please call 503-526-2523 or Cascade Avenue visit the code enforcement web page at www.ci.tigard.or.us. 72nd from Hwy 217 Hwy 99 For more information please contact Remember even/odd watering this summer the City of Tigard Volunteer Coordina- Even/odd watering works like this-homes with an even numbered address tor, Susan Koepping, at 503-639-4171, water on the even days of the month and homes with an odd numbered address ext 2402 or susank@ci.tigard.or.us. water on the odd days of the month.This small adjustment in your watering habits can make a huge difference in our peak water consumption.For more information, contact Sara Danz at 503-639-4171, ext. 2599• July 2003 www.d.tigard.or.us Page 9 City of Tigard Shelf 71 Lmlfo News from the Tigard Library Library Events Calendar Read, Discover, Explore! July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11 a.m. Stories&Crafts-Puett Rm Summer Reading Program July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Where's Waldo at the Library? continues! July 3 2-3 p.m. Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre"Who's in For kids through grade 5. Sign up at the Hare's House"-Fanno Creek Park library and keep track of your reading for July 4 Library Closed-Fourth of July special rewards.Enjoy special events all July 7 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cartoon Workshop(grades 4&up)-Puett Rm summer long. July 9 2:30-4:30 p.m. Camp Read(grades 4-5,Reg.req'd)-Fanno Creek Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre Park Who's In Hare's House? July 10 2-3 p.m. Fools in Paradise Marimba Band-Fanno Creek Park Thursday,July 3, 2 to 3 p.m.,Fanno July 11, 18, 25 10:30-11 a.m. Little People Story Time with Terri Creek Park (Ages 3 and under)-Puett Rm An enchanting play based on a Bantu July 11 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music-Puett Rm folktale from East Africa. July 14 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mehndi Art(grades 4&up)-Puett Rm Fools in Paradise Marimba Band July 16 1:30-2:30 p.m. OMSI Investigate Chemistry! (grades 4&up)-Puett Rm Thursday,July 10, 2 to 3 p.m.,Fanno July 17 7-8 p.m. Slither into the Night with Reptile Man- Creek Park Fanno Creek Park Marimba music with a Zimbabwean beat! July 19 10 a.m.-noon Best Books in Spanish(Reg.req'd)-Puett Rm Enjoy music with the entire family in the July 22,29 10:30 a.m.-noon New Parent Network Play Group-Town Hall park behind the library. July 23 1:30-2:30 p.m. OMSI Radical Reactions!(grades 4&up)- Puett Rm Slither into the Night with Richard July 24 2-3 p.m. Anne-Louise Sterry presents Bound for Ritchey the Reptile Man Glory!-Water Bldg Thursday,July 17,7 to 8 p.m.,Fanno July 28 11:30-1:30 p.m. A Taste of Calligraphy(grades 4&up)-Puett Rm Creek Park July 31 7-8 p.m. Elizabeth Falconer Story Teller and Koto Back by popular demand, the "Reptile player-Town Hall Man"will astound the audience with some For more information on library programs, visit our web site at of natures most misunderstood creatures. www.ci.tigarAorus. Library programs are free unless noted otherwise. Some library programs require registration. To sign up, call 503-684-6537. Anne-Louise Sterry presents Bound for Glory! Story times continue all summer! Thursday,July 24, 2to3p•m.,Water Come read with us, discover the fun of books and songs, and explore Building Auditorium great ways to enjoy stories! Anne-Louise'senthusiasm and joy will entice you to travel to new worlds! Stories and Crafts Little People Story Time Elizabeth Falconer Story Teller 10:30 to 11 a.m. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays,July 1,8,15,22,29 Fridays,July 11, 18, 25 and Japanese Koto player Ages 3 and up;Puett Room Ages 3 and under; Puett Room Thursday,July 31,7 to 8 p.m.,Town Hall Stories,songs,music,and glue! We will Children will DISCOVER the magic of Award winning weaver of tales Elizabeth bring the magic of the stories we READ alive stories,songs,movement activities,and Falconer will share her life and love of Koto with a great art activity to make. Children more with their favorite grown-up. tales with stories and music retold through under 10 require a grown-up helper. the eyes of a child. Page 10 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter New Library Hours Library fines increase beginning July 1, 2003 Effective July 1, 2003 the daily overdue • Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. fine for books and other materials will be 1 ■ • Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 P.M. 15 cents per item per day. Video and ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DVD overdue fines will remain at $1 per y Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ ■ ■ ■ item per da The reduction of 8.5 hours is in response P Y• to a reduced operating budget for fiscal Hard Hat Report year 2003-2004. Camp Read By Margaret Barnes Los mejores libros para ninos en Wednesday,July 9,2:30 to 4:30 Tigard Public Library Director espanol p.m.,Fanno Creek Park,41 and 5' If it takes a village to raise a child, Saturday,July 19, 10 a.m.to noon, grade only. Registration required. The it takes a community to build a library. Puett Room whole summer camp experience in just 2 People used to gather to help families Explore children's literature and learn hours! We'll make cool crafts,tell stories, raise barns in a community effort. how to select books for special occasions. make s'mores and more! Today,bulldozers and cement trucks This class will be taught in Spanish, no have replaced the horses and wagons of English will be spoken.For adults Read, Discover, Explore! yesteryear,but building a library still seeking CDA credit and other adults.To Teen summer reading program requires the human touch. register call Anat Shenker at 503-466- Register at the library to receive your The groundbreaking demonstrated 1894.Provided by WCCLS. punch card. Every time you visit the that the new library will be built because New Parent Network Play Group library bring the card to the reference of the dedication of those who may Tuesday,July 22&29, 10:30 a.m.to desk to be punched for treats and fun never don a hard hat. noon,9 months to 5 years,Town Hall rewards. 5th grade and up. Size is As we prepare for construction to Registration required, classes are free. limited. Puett Room. begin in mid July, I'd like to thank Join Sheila M.Walker,M.A.from the New Cartoon Workshop many who have helped us. Parent Network,Department of Health& Monday,July 7,1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn The Tigard City Council has Human Services,for fun and educational how to make your own cartooning consistently supported the need for a activities including stories,songs,movement ideas come to life. new library.The New Library Resource and play time.Call Sheila at 503-846-2139. Mehndi Art Team and the New Library Construction Monday,July 14,1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Get Committee spent years making the new Jazz in July some real `hands-on"experience with library a reality. July 11, 6-8 p.m., Puett Room the artform and learn its history. The Friends of the Tigard Library The Gordon Neal Herman Trio brings OMSI-Investigate Chemistry their unique blend of jazz and classical Wednesday,July 16,1:30 to 2:30 p.m. have been one of our longest.and music to the Libra The trio's music strongest supporters for 40 years. ry. Explore basic chemical reactions combines the joy and freedom of jazz through experiments with flame tests, Through their fundraisers and Bricks improvisation with the emotional depth dry ice and mystery compounds. for Books campaign, the Tigard Library and technique of classical composition. OMSI-Radical Reactions Foundation is actively raising money Funded in part by WCCLS Arts in Wednesday,July 23,1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for the new library. Libraries. Explore a variety of chemical reac- The Citizens for the New Tigard tions and who knows what will Library was a dedicated group of library Where's Waldo at the library? ' July 2 happen. Wednesdays,J y supporters who worked relentlessly to ,9, 16, 23,30 pass the bond measure. And certainly, Library hours;All ages A Taste,J Calligraphy Tigard citizens played a significant role Monday,July 28,11:30 to 1:30 p.m., Using g P Y g EXPLORE the shelves and if you find historical decorated letters as your by voting for the bond measure. Waldo,just tell the librarians at the reference guide, create a medieval monogram. It takes a community to build a desk where you saw him to receive your Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided. library. And we live in one of the best! surprise. July 2003 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 11 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD AU.S. POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID ! ' Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER TigardRecap! 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.orus 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, seepage 2. City Council Meeting highlights for the past month • Heard an update on the New Library • Heard an update from Senator Burdick and Representative • Considered revising the city Master Fee and Charges Williams Schedule • Considered amended the Tigard Municipal Code regarding • Certified that the city provides services qualifying for state substandard undeveloped property shared revenues • Heard an update on trends for in-fill development • Elected to receive state shared revenues 0 Considered changes to city room use policies • Adopted the 2003-2004 budget a Heard an update on the Indonesian Resource Cities • Adopted the 2003-2004 Capital Improvement Program Program Future Council Agenda Items • Hear an update on the new library 0 Discuss planning fees • Hear a status report on the street maintenance fee • Hear an update on long-term water supply options • Consider an amendment to the Tualatin Basin Goal 5 0 Review a right-of-way management study report Formation Agreement • Discuss the Bull Mountain area • Consider an appeal of the Bretton Woods Subdivision • Hear an update from Senator Burdick and Representative • Consider an appeal of a director's interpretation regarding Williams billboard signs • Consider an affordable housing fee subsidy award Forfurtber information, visit the City's web site at wwwxi.tigard.or.us.