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Cityscape 2004-02 un Mimi MEN EWEN February 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Volume XXII No. 1 Mayor's corner Remembering Mayor Griffith... Happy New Year and welcome As many of you know Mayor Jim Griffith passed away to 2004. I hope everyone got November 28. Mayor Griffith was appointed to the Council on through our time of snow and ice September 12, 2000 and then elected as Mayor by Tigard voters in March 2001. He was reelected in November 2002 to `t relatively unscathed. Hopefully — - that's the last we'll see of that type serve a four-year term,January 2003 through December 2006. of weather this year and the snow The Mayor loved people and found great joy working will stay up on the mountain where with teens.He gave countless hours to furthering youth it belongs. activities in Tigard.He was a huge fan of the Tigard High Winter is often a down time for School Tigers,loved gardening and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. outside activities for your children. "I'm saddened by the death of my friend,Jim Griffith,and I strongly miss his Check out the"Shelf Life"section of leadership and insight,"said recently appointed Mayor Craig Dirksen. The Tigard Cityscape each month for a list of Council and City employees offer their sincere condolences to the Mayor's family. library-sponsored programs and Council sets new Bull Mountain annexation events to help keep them from saying, "Mom I'm bored,there's timetable and solicits volunteers nothing to do!" On December 2, 2003,Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed With the untimely death of Annexation Plan and took no action to place the Plan on the March 2004 ballot. Mayor Griffith and with my appoint- After this hearing,Council passed a Resolution of Intent to provide additional time ment by Council as mayor for the for public discussion. next year, a vacancy is left on the Council directed staff to form subcommittees,consisting of City and Washington City Council. The Council decided to County representatives and Tigard and unincorporated Bull Mountain residents. fill that vacancy as soon as possible. Each subcommittee will study a specific issue or City service. The issue areas If you are interested in more tentatively include parks,police,comprehensive planning and streets(capital information on how the position will improvements and maintenance). The subcommittees will finish their work by be filled,please check the web at completing a white paper on its topic. The objectives of the subcommittees are to www.ci.tigard.or.us or contact Li" . develop an approach for transition of key urban services that occurs through Newton at 503-639-4171. annexation I am grateful to my fellow . provide additional venue for public involvement discussion councilors for the trust and confi- develop a strategy for implementation of the Annexation Plan,e.g.,funding, dence they have shown me by the planning,etc. honor of this mayoral appointment In its discussion,Council emphasized that this is an evolving process and that and I promise to do my best to live the number and make-up of the subcommittees could change. up to that trust. Council is currently soliciting volunteers to serve on the various task forces. n Unincorporated Bull Mountain and Tigard residents interested in serving on one of / e the task forces should contact Jerree Gaynor at 503-718-2447 or J Craig Dirksen, Mayor jerree@ci.tigard.or.us. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN BRIAN MOORE SYDNEY SHERWOOD NICK WILSON City of Tigard MAYOR Craig Dirksen craigd@ci.tigard.or.us COUNCIL PRESIDENT l ° Nick Wilson nickw@ci.tigard.or.us COUNCILORS Brian J.Moore brianm@ci.tigard.or.us JLILig.l: ion+121lorm4tion Involye me.nt#Issues Sydney Sherwood February's "Focus on Tigard"airs Thursday, February S, at 7 p.m. sydney@ci.tigard.or.us on TVTV Cable Channel 28. The program will replay throughout CITY MANAGER the month. For a complete schedule of broadcast times, visit the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us and Bill Monahan click on the link under Focus on Tigard. bill@ci.tigard.or.us February - Water Matters CITYSCAPE EDITOR Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder Conservation Cross connection Aquifer Storage and Recovery cathy@ci.tigard.or.us Quality Future supply Tune In! If you have Focus ideas contact Liz Newton at CITY MEETING SCHEDULE: liz@ci.tigard orus or 503-639-4171,ext.2412. City Council 2nd and 4th Tuesday-6:30 p.m. Community Assessment Program update Workshop-3rd Tuesday-6:30 p.m. CAP walks were conducted in Areas 22, 2a and 2b in January. To view the Town Hall report to citizens for one of those areas,log onto www.ci.tigard.or.us, click on Library Board 2nd Thursday,7 p.m. Community Assessment Program under hot topics and click on a CAP area map. Library Puett Room No web access? Call Liz Newton at 503-639-4171. Planning Commission The schedule for CAP walks in February are as follows: 1st&3rd Mondays,7 p.m. Feb. 4-Area 33, Feb. 11 -Area 9, Feb. 18-Areas 18, 19 &40, Feb. 25 -Area 13 Town Hall News from your Public Works department Intergovernmental Water Board 2nd Wednesday,5:30 p.m. Dog parks- Summerlake Dog Park will be closed January,February and Tigard Water Building March and is scheduled to re-open in April. Potso Dog Park is open weekends. The Ash Street Dog Park is open everyday dawn to dusk. TVTV Cablecast Park reservations go "on-line" -The on-line reservation service is expected to be available in February. On-line reservations will receive a $5 discount. Council business meetings shown as Sandbagging station-The FREE"self-serve"sandbagging station across from follows: the Tigard Water Building at 8777 SW Burnham Street is open. Live Coverage-(Comcast)Channel 28: Fluoridated water -Attention All Tigard Water Service Area Resi- 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at dents!Almost one-half of our water is delivered from the City of Beaverton's 7:30 p.m. distribution system. Beaverton will start fluoride injections as early as April 2004 at Replays of the most recent meeting air which time they will be delivering a fluoridated supply of water to the City of on Channel 28:Thursdays*9 a.m.& Tigard. 11 p.m.;Fridays*7 p.m.;Saturdays* Poster contest-"SAVE WATER, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!" poster contest has 12 p.m.;Sundays*4a.m.;Mondays* started. See the web site for contest rules. 3 p.m. Following 2nd and 4thesdays> For more information concerning the above topics,please contact Tigard Public Works at 503-639-4171 or check the web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us. Page 2 www.ci.tigard.or.us CITYSCAPE • > r 0 V� iar Beyon D 0 B R Ft omorrow N Q R, 2003 Annual Report Where we've been Next steps A remarkable event happened in the Tigard community in The major goals for Tigard Beyond Tomorrowwere last the fall of 1996 and throughout 1997. Residents,government updated during 2000. Periodically it is important to revisit the professionals,business people,and community group leaders direction for the community's future to ensure it is still valid and offer volunteered to work together to determine the community's the opportunity to modify or adjust the direction where situations future. Adopting the name"Tigard Beyond Tomorrow,"they have changed. The citizen-based Vision Task Force will work with established a process that would define a vision for our the community to again update the Vision during 2004. All citizens community. Then they identified the resources for implement- will have the opportunity to share comments and suggestions ing that vision through a partnership of individuals and through a city-wide survey which will be published in the June/July organizations. Cityscape. The Tigard Beyond Tomorrowprocess has now completed its sixth year of working toward the community's What's i n this report? long-term goals. The city,fire district and school district have taken the lead in carrying out some of the action plans. The Vision Task Force didn't just develop a direction for the Other plans have required the involvement of local overall community,but developed direction statements businesses,non-profit agencies,volunteer for each of the six areas of review as noted in the groups,churches,and the community at large. Urban and graph at left. In the next several pages,the Every person and organization that takes Public Services reader will find information on 2003 activity part is making our community's vision a and achievements in each specific target realityarea and the adjustments to the goals. Community Character and Quality of Life and f Transportation Education Where we're going and Traffic and understand their responsibility to What will Tigard look like in 2017? In Growth and participate as members of the community. 1997,the citizen-based Vision Task Force Growth AWwoerem There are a variety of opportunities for developed the direction for our community and citizens of all ages to access education programs for goals to be achieved by 2017. These principles life-long learning. Our community recognizes and continue to be the overall direction for our community. Following accepts the responsibility each citizen has in promoting and is our community's vision statement. supporting quality education. We,as citizens of the Tigard community,are committed to Small and local businesses thrive. Business owners are shaping the community's future in agreement with the direction involved and take responsibility for the impacts their businesses given through this on-going vision process. This process relies on have on the community. citizen involvement and participation,and coordinated actions by A community value"to respect open spaces and natural the community's decision-makers. features"encourages access to these by our citizens. Many leisure Tigard is a safe,dynamic community supported by coordi- time and recreational opportunities are available for our commu- nated and efficient public services. Funding for services is stable nity. and recipients pay their share. All of these elements work together to promote and protect Citizens are educated about how to access public services Tigard's individual identity and quality of life. Tigard Vision Update - Community - Quality of Direction Statement: 2003 Progress Statement: Tigard citizens are involved in their community. Involvement is Progress was made in all goal areas.Communication methods are citizen driven and citizens have the tools to communicate effectively continuously reviewed as the City explores cost-effective and efficient with community-wide decision-makers. Volunteer spirit has been means to provide information to a busy and diverse population. The maximized through community-wide coordination of volunteers. Our volunteer program is growing and more growth is desired by providing community supports its volunteers with appropriate training and additional activities and welcoming new volunteers. The downtown volunteer recognition. Tigard encourages local,regional and commu- area business owners and City staff are coordinating efforts to prepare nity events. City funding priorities go to events,which move toward for the future commuter rail station. A number of successful events financial self-sufficiency,and new community-wide events. Business were planned and held this year. The Balloon Festival was canceled; owners,property owners,and residents of the Main Street area display however,plans are underway for the 2004 festival in June. More than a strong leadership,ownership,and commitment to downtown develop- thousand volunteers participated in events and activities in 2003. ment. The Main Street area is seen as a`focal point'for the community. Community artwork has been identified for the downtown area and the A clear direction has been established for a pedestrian-friendly next step will be to find funding to make these proposals a reality. downtown and is being implemented. The Tigard community has a defined,proactive vision for community aesthetics. Goals: Communication- 1. Citizen involvement opportunities will be Community Events- 1. Develop overall approach for sponsoring maximized by providing educational programs on process,assuring community events that establishes balance accessibility to information in a variety of formats,providing opportu- among popular or traditional standing nities for input on community issues and establishing and maintaining a events,requests for support of new events program of effective two-way communication. and limited City resources. 2. On-going Volunteerism- 1. City will maximize the effectiveness of the community-events are financially self- volunteer spirit to accomplish the greatest good for our community. sufficient long-term. Community Aesthetics - 1. Identify Central Business District- 1. Provide opportunities to work h' fT 4 proactively with Tigard Central Business District Association(TCBDA) projects and activities designed to promote businesses and property owners and citizens of Tigard to set the and enhance defined aesthetic qualities valued course for the future of the central business district. by those who live and work in Tigard. Growth • • Growth Direction Statement: 2003 Progress Statement: Tigard continues to grow. Growth is accommodated while Considerable growth has been seen over the last year,especially protecting the character and livability in new and established neighbor- with residential development. All development meets land use hoods. The City encourages and supports private sector programs to standards called for in the Community Development Code. The maintain diverse and affordable housing. Urban services are provided Affordable Housing Set-Aside assists affordable housing providers by to all citizens within Tigard's Urban Growth Boundary. Recipients of offsetting permit fees. The Public Facilities and Services Plan for Bull services pay their share. Local and small businesses are encouraged as Mountain was completed,setting the foundation for the preparation of an important part of our community and our economy. The City of the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan. Washington County has developed Tigard is an active participant in regional issues. Its citizens are a Parks Systems Development Charge that would become effective with educated about issues in our region and take advantage of opportunities adoption of the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan. The City continues to to participate in decision-making processes. be actively involved in the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. Goals: 1. Growth is accommodated while protecting the character additional units and preservation of affordable and livability of new and established areas while housing are encouraged and supported by the City providing for natural environment and open space and the community. throughout the community. 4. Local and small businesses are encouraged as 2. Urban services are provided to all citizens within L an important part of our community and economy. Tigard's Urban Growth Boundary and recipients of 5. The community is able to effectively participate services pay their share. in decision-making processes because they 3. Partnerships for advocacy for development ofunderstand the land-use system. - Tigard Vision Update - Public Safety Directio - Direction Statement: 2003 Progress Statement: Tigard is a safe place to live,play,and do business,with efficient The community residents,business owners and public safety public safety services coordinated by police,fire,and emergency service providers have worked together through such programs as management providers. Citizens and businesses are well educated Neighborhood Watch,CPTED,ESP,Downtown Merchants,and about public safety services;Tigard's citizens understand their role and partnership agreements to prevent crimes and enhance safety,with responsibilities for the safety of themselves and their community,and communication being a primary tool. The Police Department and Fire businesses take a proactive role for their responsibility in protecting District have received grants to assist with funding needs and have their investment in the community. Public safety service providers plan introduced processes to reduce costs in a variety of ways. The City for their service delivery in such a way as to minimize the negative and TVF&R have participated in county-wide emergency prepared- impacts of the regional populations that travel to and through our ness drills,and have provided regular updates through the City's web community each day. Stable funding provides uninterrupted public page and the Library. Tigard received a CERT grant(Community safety services at desired levels. Emergency Response Teams)which will be used to train citizens to assist others in their neighborhood in emergency situations. Goals: 1. The community residents,business owners,and service providers 3• The community is trained and prepared for understand their roles through effective communication to successfully emergencies. enhance public safety and emergency services. ' 2. Develop long-term,stable funding sources to ensure efficient, uninterrupted public safety and emergency services. Urban • • Public Direction Statement: 2003 Progress Statement: Basic urban services(such as access to parks,recreational The building of a new library facility,approved by the voters in opportunities and libraries)are provided to Tigard citizens through 2002,is making steady progress,ahead of schedule and within budget. property taxes and fees for service. Citizens are charged for enhanced The failure of the Washington County Library Levy(WCCLS)required a services on a cost-for-service basis. Expansion of the infrastructure reduction in service hours and tightening of the materials budget. necessary to serve growth is paid for by growth. In an effort to facilitate WCCLS is planning another Operational Levy for the May 18,2004 the most efficient delivery of basic urban services,partnerships with ballot. The use of citizen volunteers in the Library continues to serve businesses,special interest groups,and other communities are as a helpful and productive supplement to the Library's regular staff. encouraged. Citizens are educated about basic urban services,and how Public Works'efforts include educational programs about wetlands and to access and preserve the services. open spaces presented routinely to elementary-aged children. Picnic shelter and playgrounds have been installed in Woodard Park along Goals: with improvements/restoration at Fanno Creek Park,Summerlake Park, Library-1. Library will have a stable funding base for the provision of Bonita Park and Cook Park. In water and storm water areas,Tigard basic services. 2. A wide array of opportunities for life long learning cannot be an active partner in the Bull Run Regional Water Initiative are available in a variety of formats and used by the community. because Portland withdrew partnership offers to numerous entities. 3. Adequate facilities are available for efficient delivery of life-long Tigard continues to work with the Washington County-based Joint learning programs and services for all ages. Water Commission(JWC)to develop stronger partnerships there. A Parks&greenways- 1. The City educates and supports citizen feasibility study was completed and Aquifer Storage and Recovery efforts to understand the importance of floodplains and how the areas (ASR)system for the water service area is financially attractive and will are managed and protected. 2. Open provide positive results in water capacity and quality. During 2004, space&greenway areas are preserved there will be two new wells drilled. Conservation and reuse of water and protected. continues to be a strong message shared with school age children. Expansion of reclaimed water at Cook Park was completed. Rebate Recreation- 1. Partnerships provide a programs are underway for citizens conserving water in their homes. wide range of leisure and recreation Visit the City's website for more information on the rebate programs at opportunities that are coordinated and www.ci.tigard.or.us. available for the Tigard community. iii�Eul Water&stormwater- 1. Actively participate in regional development of drinking water sources and adequate,innovative funding mechanisms to develop those sources for Tigard users while exploring local options for water reuse and groundwater source. 2. Stormwater runoff is effectively managed. - Tigard Vision Update - Schools Direction Statement: Goals: Tigard area residents have access to good quality public and 1. Schools,City government,and other service providers successfully private schools. Residents of our community,whether or not they have work together to provide a community-based recreation activity children in the school system,understand the importance of education program for young people. and how they can help promote education of our community. The 2. Educational opportunities for students in Tigard-Tualatin Schools public schools have stable funding through state and local funding will be maximized. options. Curriculum and extra-curricular programs are important and 3. Schools and city government effectively work together to maximize are well supported through volunteers,local funding,and increased efficiencies and develop alternative support options. partnerships with business and government. New development assists 4. Government policies will permit the Tigard-Tualatin School District in paying for new education infrastructure required by growth in the to prepare for growth and maximize the quality of services it provides community. Public schools and students. governmental entities in our 72 1 community actively partner in day- � 3` 5. School districts ensure effective two-way communication to the to-day operations and other costs to entire community by regularly providing information about school- facilitate the most efficient delivery related issues. of services. 3 6. Schools encourage a variety of opportunities for citizens of all ages to access education programs for life-long learning. 2003 Progress Statement: Partnerships between the City,Tigard-Tualatin School District, League(PAL)stepped in to offer expanded after school programs at one service clubs and businesses continued to be strong in 2003. That Tigard Middle School with the goal to expand the program throughout cooperation on the Mayor's Youth Forum facilitated the formation of the the District. In the coming year,the Mayor's Youth Forum will facilitate Tigard Youth Advisory Council whose mission is"To empower, the identification of community,school and city facilities that can be improve and connect the lives of Tigard's youth." The Tigard-Tualatin made available for youth and life-long learning programs and activities. School District made good progress on the construction projects for The City and the Tigard-Tualatin School District continue to pursue ways new and renovated facilities that will provide for existing students and to maximize the community's resources by sharing facilities,equipment, accommodate growth in the years to come. The Police Activities and maintenance costs. Transportation • • Traffic Direction Statement: Goals: Tigard takes a proactive role in regional transportation planning. 1. Improve traffic safety. Funding sources are diverse,include regional resources and are 2. Improve traffic flow. adequate to build and maintain our transportation system. Each type of 3. Alternative modes of transportation are oil street safely handles the traffic it is designed to serve. Local traffic is available and use is maximized. IF served by a well-connected street network that minimizes traffic impacts on neighborhoods. Tigard's arterials and major collector streets 4. Identify and develop funding resources. 1, accommodate through-traffic reducing the impact of regional traffic on local neighborhoods. Alternative transportation methods are affordable - and available. Use of alternative transportation is encouraged. 2003 Progress Statement: Progress was made towards achieving all goals.The construction projects targeted high volume deteriorated areas to enhance traffic project to reconstruct and widen Gaarde Street from Highway 99W to safety and provide better traffic flow through the improved areas. 121'Ave.began in early 2003 and is expected to be completed in late The City is improving Hall Boulevard along the new Library and summer 2004.The Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force Fanno Pointe Condominiums frontage in conjunction with those two proposed a street maintenance fee to focus on the street maintenance developments. In addition,approval by environmental agencies is element only linking the revenue to be collected to the street corrective currently being sought for the construction of Wall Street to provide and preventative projects proposed for implementation during the next joint access for these two developments. The City is submitting some 5 years. The fee was established by Council on November 18,2003. major transportation projects in the Washington Square area for The resolution to set the rates will be submitted in February 2004 and inclusion in the Metro Regional Transportation Plan Update to ensure implementation is expected in April 2004. The fee will provide a eligibility for future federal funding. The City is working with TriMet stable source of revenue for maintenance of the street infrastructure. and the Downtown Task Force to develop vehicle and pedestrian Bonita Road was reconstructed and built to accommodate the heavy circulation improvements in the Tigard downtown area in conjunction traffic flow for the next ten years or more. The pavement overlay with the Commuter Rall Project. - Tigard Vision Update - Cityscape Newsletter I�A Shelf 1e News from the Tigard Library ■ ■ ■ ■ EventsLibrary - ndar February Adult Reading Program continues(ages 18 and up) Hard Hat Report February 2,9 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Time(ages 18-36 mo.) Definitions of a Library February 3 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday Golly-ology!Science Circus By Margaret Barnes (all ages)-Water Bldg Tigard Public Library Director February 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11 a.m. Stories&Crafts(ages 3-6 yrs.) February 5, 12, 19 10:30-11 a.m. Book Babies(ages 0-18 mo.) Norman Cousins said,"A library February 8-21 Library's Annual Survey should be the delivery room for the February 10 7 p.m. Pajama Time(all ages) birth of ideas—a place where history February 11 7-8:30 p.m. Hearts&flowers&extrasensory powers: comes to life." The poet Rita Dove romance novels! wrote, "The library is an arena of February 13 6-8 p.m. Friday Night Music-Knott Sisters possibility,opening both a window into February 19 7-8:30 p.m. Early Words for Parents the soul and a door onto the world." February 23 4-5:30 p.m. Game Day(all ages) Libraries can be defined in many ways. February 26 4:30-5:30 p.m. Poetry Alive(kids and families)-Water Bldg Lately the new Tigard Library has February 26 7-8 p.m. Poetry Alive(teens and adults)-Water Bldg become better defined as windows, Library programs are free and in the Puett Room unless noted otherwise walls and door frames have appeared. For more information, visit our web site at www.citigardorus/library The windows provide enticing Some library programs require registration To sign up, call 503-G84-6537 peeks into the views patrons will see when they sit in the comfortable chairs Super Tuesdays! Annual survey next to the large picture window. Green Join us the first Tuesday of every Tigard Library will conduct its spaces,trees,flowers and maybe even annual survey between February g wildlife will greet them as they take a month for Super Tuesdays, a new series Y ry of free,top-notch family performances. and February 21. We welcome your daydream break„from studying or Don't miss OMSI's Golly-ology Science feedback and comments about the reading. Circus on February 3, 7 to 8 p.m. services and programs the library offers. Bricklayers have finished the Surveys will be available on the library's brickwork on both the library and the Hearts & flowers & web page,in the Water Building,and in community meeting room. The stairs the library. have been added.The roof and the extrasensory powers clerestory are progressing well. The Poetry Alive - romance novels. clerestory is the slanted part of the roof Thursday,February 26 that will allow natural light to brighten On February 11 from 7 to 4:30 to 5:30 pm:Kids and Families the second floor. 8:30 p.m.a panel of six romance 7 to 8m:Teens p It is still not too late to help define authors will discuss their writing,answer Water Building Auditorium the new library by purchasing an questions and sign books in a fascinating Free, No registration required engraved brick for the entryway or look at the world of romance novels. Poetry Alive brings poetry from the courtyard. Proceeds will help buy Discover a literary � page to the stage for an exciting show books for the new library. For more genre you will never with a twist of sorrow,a dash of silliness information,call Jackie at 503-620-4829 look at in quite the and every emotion in between! or www.ci.tigard.or.us/library same way. February 2004 www.ci.tigard.or.us Page 3 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Motorists be aware...traffic law changes! Tigard volunteers: A new law became effective January 1 to increase protection for pedestri- pat yourselves on ans. Motorists at uncontrolled intersections(those without stop signs or traffic the back!! signals)must: • Stop for pedestrians and remain stopped until pedestrians have cleared Are you one of the 1,531 volunteers the motorist's lane and one more adjacent lane. who contributed over 25,000 hours • Stop and remain stopped for students who are about to or have helping the City of Tigard in 2003? Did proceeded across the street from either direction and under the you help in the library keeping materials in direction of a traffic control member. good repair and available to patrons? Did • Stop and remain stopped for a blind or deaf pedestrian carrying a cane you provide clerical assistance in various or with a guide dog until the pedestrian is completely across the city departments, or operate the cameras roadway. to cablecast council meetings? Maybe you The new law for controlled intersectons(those with stop signs or traffic spent hours in committee meetings, or signals)requires that motorists must: worked as a DARE Camp mentor or Peer • Stop for a pedestrian proceeding under a pedestrian control signal. Court official or reserve police officer. • Stop for a pedestrian lawfully within an intersection or crosswalk in Some of you removed over four tons of accordance with any traffic control device. litter off the city streets,paths and out of • Stop when making a legal turn on a red light for a pedestrian lawfully the parks. Then there were the 1,700 within an adjacent crosswalk. trees and shrubs that you planted after At controlled intersections the pedestrian must have crossed all lanes from hacking out the invasive blackberries and either direction until the motorist can legally proceed. ivy. Perhaps you helped with special The intention of the law is to provide the pedestrian with a safe and projects—everything from researching the comfortable buffer from approaching vehicles. Internet to hanging artworks in the library. For more information, call 503-718-2561 or go to www.ci.tigard.or.us. If you are a volunteer,Thank You! If you would like to become a volunteer, Citizen's Police Academy but just aren't sure how or where to get The Tigard Police Department is offering a nine-week Citizen's Police started,please contact Susan Koepping, Academy for people who are interested in learning about their police depart- Volunteer Coordinator at 503-639-4171 or ment. The Academy,which begins on April 7,is conducted on Wednesday susank®ci.tigard.or.us. evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m.. at City Hall.The subject matter covers a wide Oral history workshop range of law enforcement topics such as investigations,patrol,training,budget, Learn how to preserve personal, family recruitment,community policing,gangs,narcotics,canine program,firearms,as or public history through oral interviews. well as the history of the Tigard Police Department. Several"hand-on"sessions Shirley Ewart will be offering athree-week are planned. A graduation will conclude the ninth week of the academy on class on how to conduct an oral history Wednesday, June 2. interview. February 11, 18 and 25, 7 to For further information or to obtain an application,please call 503-718- 9 p.m.The cost is $15.To register, call 2561or go to www.ci.tigard.orus, Tigard Police page,Community Policing D. Ross at 503-620-5772. and locate the information on the Citizens Academy.