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Recently I received the mostF1
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charming letter from Jennifer Ries.
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you to see. Jennifer suggests
creating a new"Family Day" "t .
holiday in Tigard. The rest of
Council and I think this is a great
idea and would like to integrate ct
the Family Day holiday with the
recognition of the city's birthday
each September. The event would
recognize the importance of family
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and also serve as a showcase for
citizen and neighborhood organiza-
tions,diverse cultures,and tradi-
tions in our community. There _... . .._ _ _-F4
could be performing arts,music,
displays,and,of course,food.
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Jennifer also suggests that a
fireworks display would be appro-
priate, and the city is exploring that )
possibility. Let's create this d
together! If you belong to a group IL-6 66 t
that would like to be involved,or if tc
you have ideas for this event,
please contact Liz Newton at ,
503-639-4171 or �.
liz@ci.tigard.or.us.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF
City of Tigard
It's Your Tigard = Get Involved!
Be a part of the decision making process and learn more about programs. Agendas are available at www.ci.tigard.or.us
under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee.
City Council Committee for Citizen Learn more!
Town Hall-6:30 P.M. Involvement
2nd, 3`d, and 4`,lUesdays 7 p.m. - 3`d Thursday in May,July, Budget Committee meetings set
Let your voice be heard—2nd and September and November Are you interested in learning about
4d'Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.- an opportu- A newly expanded committee that the city's budget process? On April 25,
nity to speak to Council for two minutes reviews and evaluates public involve- the Budget Committee begins a series
on any item not on the agenda. ment and communication plans prima- of meetings to consider the proposed
Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder, at rily for city land use and development budget for FY 2005-06.Meetings will be
503-718-2410. programs. Jim Hendryx,Community held in the Community Room of the
Planning Commission Development Director, at library at 6:30 p.m. Meeting dates are
Town Hall-7 p.m. 503-718-2443. as follows:
1'and 3`d Mondays Planned Development Review 0 April 25
A nine member citizen committee Committee 0 May 2
that conducts public hearings on land A citizen committee whose task is • May 9
use issues and development applica- to review and recommend changes to . May 16
tions. Dick Bewersdorff,Planningy
the Planned Development sections of May 23
Manager, at 503-718-2432. the Community Development code.
The Budget Committee consists of
Park and Recreation Advisory Morgan Tracy,Planner,at five citizen members,the City Council-
Board 503-718-2428.
ors and the Mayor.The committee is
Tigard.Water Bldg.Auditorium Tree Board responsible for deliberating on the
7 p.m. - 2nd Monday Library Conference Room proposed budget and for sending the
A seven member citizen board that 6:30 P.M.- 2nd Monday board approved budget to the City
advises the Council on park and recre- The mission of the board is to Council for adoption.
ation policies,facilities,programs and develop and administer a comprehen- Downtown Task Force update
budgets. Daniel Plaza,Parks 8r Facilities sive program for the management,
Thank you to everyone who
Division Manager, at 503-718-2590.
maintenance,removal,replacement,and sponsored or attended a community
Library Board protection of trees on public property. dialog in March,and to those who
Library Conference Room- 7 p.m. Matt Stine, City Forester, at attended the April 23rd open house.
2"d Thursday 503-718-2589. Your comments and ideas helped build
A seven member citizen board that CPO 4B/Tigard the Tigard Downtown Improvement
advises the Council regarding library C.F.Tigard Elem. School Library Plan. The plan will be completed by
policies,budget,facilities and other July 2005.We invite you to attend
needs. Connie Martin,Senior Adminis- 7 p.m. - 1 Thursday meetings and find out more,or visit our
trative Specialist, at 503-718-2512. Membership is open to all residents web page at www.ci.tigard.or.us/
and property owners within the CPO 4B downtown. This is the community's
Downtown Task Force Tigard boundaries. Map and agendas plan—thank you for your involvement
Town Hall-6:30 P.M. -May 5 available at the Washington County in Tigard's future.
A twenty-two member citizen task Citizens Participation Organization link
force guiding the Tigard Downtown on the city's web site. Contact Patt Opportunities
Improvement Plan. Beth St.Amand, Opdyke, at 503-725-2117. Continue to look here for opportunities
Planner, at 503-718-2435. that may be of interest to you or call Liz
Newton, at 503-718-2412.
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Providing a Safe Place for Skate Boarding, In-line Skating & BMX
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In 1001, members of the Mayoris Youth forum Skatepark construction can begin as soon es
andwhatted ddittiional wnxesabout what weresneeces were ded. Theybno edptha d■tale thereed to
fundino is secured! — Now much will this cost'
are many facilities and services ruble for other sports. Trbard licked City Contribution lasewattudsj . . .$150.000
facilities for skattbauders, in-Wit skaters and BMX bikes - spore popular Grants . . . . . . . . .$150.000
vnth a large number of Tigard youth. Mayor Griffith tstabhshtd the ' " ' ' ' ' '
Community Fundraising S105.000
"Skattpark Task Force" to further pursue the idea. The City hired a
professional landscape architecture firm to work with the task force on Total Cost . . . . . . .$405,000
conceptual design• vow online at: www.tigardskatepark.eom.
A nwry of sites were explored and tvakaated, the task force unanimously How Can I Nelp�
endorsed the City Hal parking lot as the preferred City-owned site for dse
skate park. (ttwaip bestet hgfdy visible•acctui* via PAK tnmportaocn, (ontnbumns tray tx etude with ash or in-krnd contnbutrns of materials or
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News from the Tigard Library
calendarLibrary events Expand your world
May 2,9 10-10:45 a.m. Preschool Stories(3-6 yrs.)-Puett Rm It was great to hear from you
May 3, 10 10-10:30 a.m. Family Stories(0-6 yrs.)–Puett Rm By Margaret Barnes
May 4 11 a.m.-Noon Stepping Back:A Look at Local History Tigard Library Director
–Houghton Rm
May 4 2:30-4 p.m. Computer class:Internet for Beginners We asked.You answered. The
(Reg.req'd,see article at bottom of page) library's 2005 patron survey was the
May 5 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Leisure Cafe(grades 6-12)–Puett Rm most successful ever with more than
May 5, 12 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Time(ages 18-36 mo.)–Puett Rm 2,800 surveys completed.Thank you for
May 7,14,21,28 10:15-11:30 a.m. Dogs and Tales(new readers-grade 5) taking time to share your views.
(Reg.req'd)–Puett Rm
May 7,14,21,28 1-3 p.m. Tigard Public Library Chess Group–Puett Rm Your responses show how libraries
May 10 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday: Oregon Symphony Storytime have changed over the years. Dark,
–Community Rm musty places with shushing librarians is a
May 12 10-11:30 a.m. Computer class:Internet for Beginners worn-out stereotype that doesn't reflect
(Reg.req'd,see article at bottom of page) the new Tigard library,where both light
May 13 Library Closed-Staff In-Service Day and enlightenment are emphasized.
May 18 2:30-4 p.m. Computer class: Online Resources for Travel
(Reg.req'd one week prior to class) Libraries provide enlightenment in
May 18 2:30-4:30 p.m. Workshop:Job Searching Tactics–Conf Rm many ways—through books,DVDs,
May 19 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Idea Group(grades 6-12)–Puett Rm CDs,the Internet and other resources.
May 19 7-7:30 p.m. Hora de Cuentos para la Familia Over 500 people named the
(Spanish Storytime)-Puett Rm additional computers and time on the
May 24 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Time(0-6 yrs.)–Puett Rm
Internet as their favorite features.
May 26 10-11:30 a.m. Computer class: Online Resources for Travel
(Reg.req'd,see article at bottom of page) Nearly 250 people said they appreci-
May 30 Library Closed–Memorial Day ated additional books,DVDs,CDs,etc.
All library programs are free. For more information about library Several named both books and comput-
programs, visit our web site at www.ci.tigareLorus/library ers as their favorite library features.
That's the balance between books and
Some library programs require registration.
To register, please call 503-684-6537. bytes we aim for.
Nearly half those surveyed said they
Fay. The
ary closed Coffee bar hours used the library four or more times per
May 13 Monday - Thursday month. More than 70 percent re-
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. sponded that they would like the library
ry will be closed Friday, Friday and Saturday open on Sundays. Over 300 people
e annual staff training said they wouldn't change a thing about
rary will reopen Satur- 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the new building.
at 10 a.m. Sunday
'- - 7 The new library is intended to be
1 to 5 p.m. "Tigard's living room"—a place to drop
Computer Classes by for a few hours or a few minutes, a
place where you feel at home.Using
Beginning Internet and Online Resources for Travel your responses and suggestions,we will
The library offers free computer classes. Take a look at the calendar above for work to make your living room even
dates and times. Registration is required and begins one week prior to the date of more inviting.
the class. Please call 503-684-6537, ext. 2517 or drop by the reference desk.
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Get ready for the Summer Reading Program! Job Searching-Tactics
l Wednesday,May 18, 2:30-4:30 P.M.
w� 1°C� dCl� r [Weds "cod
Conference Room
This seminar covers effective job
For Kids! For Teens! search tactics. Discover how to stay
Registration begins June 1,programs begin mid-June. Watch for details on the city
organized,learn the advantages of
web site and in future Cityscape editions.
informational interviewing,and how to
make use of the Internet to seek
employment opportunities. No registra-
Stepping Back: a Look at Local History tion required.
The Hunzikers:Farming Life and Times
Wednesday, May 4, 11:30 a.m.-Noon,Houghton Room, Teen Idea Group
no registration required Thursday,May 19,4:30-5:30 P.M.
As part of the series, "Stepping Back: a Look at Local History"Mr.Ed Hunziker Come join Tigard Public Library's
will talk about The Hunzikers: Fanning Life and Times. The Stepping Back series Teen Idea Group(TIG)and help shape
is provided in partnership with the Tigard Area Historical and Preservation Associa- the library's young adult collections and
tion. activities. Open to all in 6th through
12th grade, the group meets monthly to
share ideas about future young adult
Teen Leisure Cafe wit
= programs at Tigard Public Library,to
socialize and to have fun. We meet in
Thursday,May 5,4:30-5:30 p.m.,grades 6-12
the Puett Room. Snacks and drinks will
Escape the stress and demands of your hectic life at Tigard
Public Library's Teen Leisure Cafe. Come share your favorite be provided! Questions?Contact Jessica
imnoo Marie at 503-684-6537 or
books,graphic novels,games,CDs,and movies with other teens
and your friendly young adult librarian. Jessica®ci.tigard.or.us.
Meetings are the first Thursday of each month in the Puett Room. Snacks,
music and fun will be provided. Questions?Contact Jessica Marie at 503-684-6537
or jessica@ci.tigard.or.us.
An open letter from Susan Koepping to Tigard volunteers,
past and present:
After seven years, I have retired from my position as hundreds of volunteers pitch in on a myriad of jobs and
the City of Tigard Volunteer Coordinator.Although I'm not projects.
usually at a loss for words,I don't quite know how to say So where do I begin to thank everyone I have met
good-bye to so many people who have made my job such a and enjoyed so much?To all of you who care so deeply
pleasure.I want you to know how much I have enjoyed about your community that you invest your own time and
knowing and working with you. energy, I want to say"thank you" for making my job so
Volunteers give so much to make this a fine commu- rewarding, and keep up the good work.You make a
nity.You work in the city offices and outdoors,and in all remarkable difference.
kinds of weather.You work alone and in groups.Literally
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*W City of Tigard
Verizon Fiber-to-the-Premises construction
Verizon is implementing its Fiber- The city is working closely with Did you know?
to-the-Premises("FTTP")project in Verizon and its contractors to minimize The mission of the 65 public
areas of Tigard. The FTTP project the disruptions caused by construction works department employees is to
involves the installation of a fiber-optic on the FTTP project and to ensure that "proudly provide stewardship over
network in Verizon service areas. The Verizon and its contractors follow all the city's water, sanitary sewer,
network ultimately will bring fiber-optics applicable laws,ordinances and regula- storm drainage, streets, fleet,
directly to the homes of customers tions. The city also routinely inspects buildings,and park services in a safe,
requesting this service. The installation the contractors'work and has daily efficient,courteous,and professional
of the network requires boring and contact with Verizon or its contractors to manner." Here's a snapshot of their
trenching in the public right-of-way and ensure that the work is being per- activities:
public utility easements where conduit formed properly, all work sites are
for the new fiber-optics will be placed. properly repaired and restored, and The street crew maintains
Verizon has hired contractors to residents'concerns are being addressed. 287.75 lane miles of streets in the
install its fiber-optics network. Recently, For more information about City of Tigard with a seven person
while working on the FTTP project, a Verizon's FTTP project, contact Verizon crew. This breaks down to 41.11
Verizon contractor unintentionally bored at 503-684-8478,Verizon's contractor, lane miles per crew member.
through a Northwest Natural Gas line. Underground Specialties,at
Northwest Natural responded quickly 866-258-8097 or the City he public works department
and repaired the line. No injuries of Tigard's Right-of-Way 4ev
occurred and there was minimal service Administratorreceived 2,839 customer service
,Nancy calls in 2004; a monthly average ointerruption,although one family was Werner, at 503-718-2462. 237 calls.
asked to leave their home while the line
was being repaired.
• Last year,Tigard water custom-
ers used over 2.5 billion gallons of
City Manager recruitment water; that's enough water to cover
The City of Tigard has begun a nationwide recruitment for a new city manager. 23 football fields one(1)foot deep.
The deadline for interested candidates is May 2, 2005. The City Council is seeking a
leader and administrator to oversee an organization of 264 employees and a $110 In 2004 Tigard drilled more than
million budget. Innovation and creative problem solving along with excellent 1000 feet, the equivalent of three
community relations and collaborative skills rank high in the qualities that the "Statues of Liberty" on top of each
Council is searching for. Additional information on the recruitment is available on other,for a new well.
the city's web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us. The Council anticipates that it will take
approximately six months to complete the executive search. Until a candidate is On an average weekend, 2,400
appointed,Finance Director Craig Prosser is serving as Interim City Manager. •
people will play soccer at Cook
Park. That's over 80,000 people
City of Tigard Employee of the Month every year.
Congratulations to Michelle Congratulations to Mike Lueck,the
McMahan, Employee of the Month for April 2005 Employee of the Month. Tigard has nearly 147 miles of
March 2005. Michelle is a Community Mike joined the city in 2004. Since then sanitary sewer pipe and 111 miles of
Service Officer with the he has worked to establish the storm sewer pipe. Last year Tigard
police department. Michelle _ Community Emergency Response inspected via video, 20.7 miles of
was recognized for he efforts Team(CERT)training program. sanitary and 17.2 miles of storm
to get any graffit that appears _ This program,primarily funded pipe, 37.9 miles in all. That's
in the community removed j through grants trains citizens to approximately the same distance as
quickly.Thank you Michelle for help respond to emergencies. So driving from Tigard to Salem.
your hard work! far 36 citizens have completed the
training. Congratulations Mike!
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2005 Council Goals - 1 st quarter update
Complete and implement the downtown plan steps to establish an urban renewal plan for the downtown.
Based on community dialogs and the workshop in Decem- Council's direction is to take steps leading to a May,
ber,the Downtown Improvement Plan has been revised. A 2006 election on urban renewal and tax increment financ-
developers'forum with the consultant was held in March. ing,including consultant selection for public outreach and
Eight metro-area developers attended this forum and offered preparation of an urban renewal plan.
their experience and comments.A series of neighborhood Identify and begin projects-The Downtown
meeting on the Ash Street extension have been held. The Improvement Plan includes a detailed list of catalyst and
task force will be considering this input as they proceed with brand Tigard projects. Catalyst projects are public and
the plan. private projects that are designed to to compliment devel-
Urban renewal implementation opment in relation to surrounding properties. Brand Tigard
Public relations plan and vote-Council's goal ad- projects are public projects designed to support catalyst
dresses urban renewal as a program for revitalizing the projects—street improvements,beautification, parks, etc.
downtown. Discussions occurred in April on the necessary A list of potential projects has been identified.
. .
l 2 - Improve 99W
Identify projects to alleviate congestion on 99W alternatives analysis is included in the Capital Improvement
Prioritize projects/funding Program(CIP)projects proposed for FY 2005-06. If funded, a
Leverage additional funding consultant can be selected to perform the study and recom-
mend alternatives for evaluation and discussion.
McDonald Street/Hwy. 99W Intersection -Design for
the proposed improvements has been completed. Project Hwy. 99W Corridor Improvements Study-This
construction will begin in May with completion expected by Project is proposed for the FY 2005-06 CIP.The opportunity
the end of June. to obtain a Transportation and Growth Management grant to
Hall Blvd/Hwy. 99W Intersection(MSTIP 3 Project) - Perform this study is available.The city is pursuing this
funding.
W&H Pacific has been contracted by Washington County to
identify improvements to enhance traffic flow and alleviate Walnut Street Corridor Study-A series of neighbor-
congestion.Project elements will be selected by mid-2005 hood meetings discussing connection of Ash Avenue across
with design to follow later this year.The county intends to Fanno Creek into downtown have been held as part of the
begin construction on the project in late 2006. downtown study process. All input will be considered before
final decisions are made regarding additional access to the
Greenburg Road/Hwy. 99W Study-Funding for the downtown.
Goal 3 - Address Growth
Revise Comprehensive Plan for Tigard and, if funded, working on a presentation seeking additional input on the
for Bull Mountain community's interest in acquiring more open space and park
The Planning Commission reviewed the elements of a land. The proposed FY 05-06 parks CIP budget contains a
Comprehensive Plan update and Council previewed a work land acquisition project aimed at acquiring land in the Bull
program. A citizens task force will be appointed later this Mountain area(both inside and outside the city limits)and in
year. other parts of the city.
Seek changes with Metro Review growth of expenditures and revenue
Seek changes that would free our Comprehensive The Budget Committee will hold public hearings through-
Plan process to respond to citizens concerns. out the month of May to discuss budget requests as well as
Initiate a discussion regarding flexibility with review city expenditures and revenue over the last three
density requirements-City Council has directed staff to years (see article on page 2).
initiate discussions with other area jurisdictions and Metro Graphic identify(branding)
regarding this issue. • Signage • Logo Stationery
Identify and acquire parks and open space City Council will work with a graphic designer this spring
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board is currently to develop a branding program.
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CAP walk schedule
The schedule for CAP walks in May is as follows: h CN
May 4 - Area 45 May 11 - Area 27 -'
May 18 - Area 20a May 25 - Area 20b
To view the report to citizens for any of those areas, '" ` Focus on Tigard airs
log onto www.ci.tigard.or.us/cap. No web access? Call { the first Thursday at 7 p.m.on TVTV
Liz Newton at 503-718-2412. If you see the walkers in your area, feel free to ask Cable Channel 28 wth replays throughoutthe month.
questions or share your observations.
Tigard City Council meetings air May - Water Matters
Live on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. lune In! If you have Focus ideas
Replays every Sunday at 12 p.m., Monday at 7 a.m., Thursday at 2:30 a.m. and contact Liz Newton
11 p.m.,Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. at 503-718-2412
All programs are on Channel 28.For questions about programming, contact or liz@ci.tigard.orus.
David Renshaw, TVTV Programming Coordinator, at 503-629-8534, ext. 124 or
david@yourtvtv.org.
For further information, visit the citys web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us.