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Cityscape 2006-04 CAPE Tigard's Official Newsletter April 2006 www.tigard-or.gov Volume XXIV No. 4 Mayor's corner Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Set for 999 change° May 16 Ballot How can we make 99W work On December 13, 2005, the Tigard City Council adopted the City Center Urban better? Besides the intersection Renewal Plan and referred it to the voters for the final decision on the plan.The improvements that the city and Urban Renewal Plan is project-specific,and if approved,would provide financing Washington County are making, options for projects in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan. The development what can be done? Representatives of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan was led by the Downtown Task Force, of the major public stakeholders a group of Tigard citizens and business owners with assistance from city staff and met on March 4 to explain the consultants. Completed and adopted in September 2005,it envisions an active Main obstacles and identify the possibili- Street,public plazas, a fully restored Fanno Creek Park with outdoor space where ties,hosted by the local Citizen people can gather for events, and a mix of new development. Participation Organizations CP4B,K In May,voters will be asked whether to approve the use of Tax Increment &M. Financing("Urban Renewal")as a primary source of funding for public improve- Former Tigard Mayor and ments in the Downtown. If approved,the city would have the financial resources to Washington County Chair Tom construct streets,parks,plazas, a public market, and a performing arts center, as Brian talked about the 15-99W listed in the Urban Renewal Plan. The funds could also be used to assemble land for intertie proposed for just south of key development sites,or enhance Downtown storefronts. Tualatin,intended to pull flow- Taxes will not go up if the Urban Renewal Ballot Measure is passed in May. through traffic off of the corridor. Instead, approval of the Urban Renewal Plan would give the city the ability to create Another opportunity presented a separate tax fund from the appreciation of Downtown properties to pay for by the city and ODOT is the 99W Downtown public improvements. Taxes,which otherwise would go to taxing study they are partnering,funded districts,would instead go to the Urban Renewal Fund. Tax Increment Financing has by a Transportation and Growth been used in Oregon for more than 35 years in many cities including Lake Oswego, Management grant from the federal Tualatin,Gresham,Portland,Salem and Eugene. When this financing plan was government. This study is intended presented to the taxing district boards(school,fire,Washington County,etc.),no to result in the identification of major objections were raised or comments filed. However, some persons may have specific construction and develop- concerns that tax increment financing would result in tax proceeds going to the ment projects that will improve the urban renewal district that otherwise would have gone to the city and other taxing congestion on 99W from which we districts. They may be concerned that money would be diverted to urban renewal all suffer. from schools,police,fire or public facilities maintenance.Under the State's School There will be an opportunity Financing Statutes(ORS Chapter 327),tax increment funding,in most cases,does for citizens to provide input. Watch not affect the total amount received by a school district. future issues of the Cityscape for The plan limits new bond indebtedness to 20 years and does not allow any more information. The study should forced sale of property for development. The City Center Urban Renewal Plan be completed by early next year. provides a method of financing the improvements called for in the Tigard Down- town Improvement Plan. You may look at Tigard's Urban Renewal Plan at www.tigard-or.gov or contact Phil Nachbar, Senior Planner, at 503-718-2557 orpbil@tigard-or.gov. Craig E. Dirksen, Mayor TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF ACity 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.tigard-orgov under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Library Board Monday Night Budget Town Hall Library Conference Room 6:30 p.m. - 2nd, 3`d, and 41 Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 2nd Thursday Hearings Begin Let your voice be heard—2n'and A seven member citizen board that April 24 4`'Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.- an opportu- advises the Council regarding library nity to speak to Council for two minutes policies,budget,facilities and other Join us to share comments on how on any item not on the agenda. Cathy needs. Connie Martin,Senior Adminis- your tax dollars are spent. The City Wheatley, City Recorder, trative Specialist, 503-718-2512. Manager's proposed budget will be 503-718-2410. available at the first hearing. Hearings Committee for Citizen follow each Monday through May 15, or Planning Commission Involvement May 22, if necessary. Each department Town Hall 7 P.M. -3`d Thursday will make presentations. The Commit- 7 p.m. - 1"and 3"'Mondays A newly expanded committee that tee(City Council plus five citizens)can A nine member citizen committee reviews and evaluates public involve- then make revisions or amendments to that conducts public hearings on land ment and communication plans prima- the proposed budget as a result of the use issues and development applica- rily for city land use and development feedback. tions. Dick Bewersdorff,Planning programs. Duane Roberts,Planner, Following Committee approval,the Manager, 503-718-2432. 503-718-2444. budget will come before City Council Park and Recreation Advisory Tree Board and then a final public hearing will be Board held for citizen participation and Library Conference Room p p Tigard Water Bldg.Auditorium 6:30 p.m.- 2nd Monday comment June 13. A public notice will 7 p.m. - 2"d Monday The Tree Board's mission is to be in The Oregonian,The Tigard Times A seven member citizen board that develop and administer a comprehen- and online at www.tigard-orgov. advises the Council on park and recre- sive program for the management, For further information,contact ation policies,facilities,programs and maintenance,removal,replacement and Bob Sesnon,Finance Director,at budgets. Daniel Plaza,Parks&Facilities protection of trees on public property. 503-718-2406 or bobsQtigard-orgov. Division Manager, 503-718-2590. Matt Stine, City Forester, 503-718-2589. Intergovernmental Water Board Tigard City Council Tigard Water Bldg.Auditorium CPO 4 B-C.F.Tigard Elementary 7P.m. - VThursday Meetings Air 5:30 P.M. - 21 Wednesday A five member board,established CPO 4M -Metzger Park Hall Live on the 2nd and 4th through an agreement between Tigard, 7 P.M. -4"'Wednesday Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Durham,King City and the Tigard Water Membership is open to all residents Replays every Sunday at 12 p.m., District,which makes recommendations and property owners within the CPO 4B Monday at 7 a.m.,Thursday at 2:30 a.m. on water-related issues. Greer Gaston, or CPO 4M boundaries. Map and and 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at Confidential Executive Assistant, agendas are available at the Washington 4 p.m. All programs air on Channel 28. 503-718-2595. County Citizens Participation Organiza- Additional information: tion link on the city's web site. Contact Missed a meeting? View past Patt Opdyke, 503-725-2117. meetings for the last year anytime via 7 downstreaming video at www.tvctv.org. Go to government programming under the programming tab from the home page. Page 2 Cityscape Editor - Liz Newton Layout Design - Jill Byars CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Tigard Gets Applause from Paws Celebrate Earth Day The residents of Tigard are very fortunate to have three dedicated city Join the City of Tigard's public established off-leash dog parks within our city limits. These parks came about works department in celebrating Earth through the efforts of the City Council,the Mayor,the Parks and Facilities Day on Saturday,April 22. Manager, and a group of volunteers who make up the Tigard Dog Park Com- Planting Event — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. mittee. The parks vary in size and amenities and are maintained by the city Bring your friends and family to this parks department. Neighboring communities as well as those out of state have SOLV IT event and spend the morning contacted Tigard for information on how to get dog parks established. A full planting trees and removing non-native description of the parks as well as events and updates about happenings at the vegetation at Derry Dell Creek and parks is available at, www.tigard-orgov/community/parks/default.asp. 1151 Avenue.For more information, Potso Dog Park is the largest of the three parks and offers both a large and please contact Carla Staedter at 503- small dog play area. Potso has the highest user rating score of all dog parks in 718-2788 or Carla@tigard-or.gov. the Portland area as reported by portlandpoocb.com. Potso is actually on Activities & Info - 11 a.m. to 2p.m. private land that was made possible in cooperation with Coe Manufacturing Visit the Tigard Public Library lobby through a lease arrangement with the city,which expires in June 2012. for fun,interactive and educational Recently it was reported that the private owner of the property had information and activities for children received approval to partition the land the dog park sits on. Despite getting and adults.Learn about water the partition approved they have no plans to sell any piece of the property at conservation,recycling and this time. Keeping in mind that Potso is temporary and a timeline of 1-2 years other"green" choices you is necessary to convert property into a dog park, the city and the Committee can make to help the planet. are beginning the search for another location. For more information,please Anyone who knows of a possible site within the city limits is encouraged to contact Corianne Hart at 503-718-2599 contact Dan Plaza at 503-718-2590 or daniel@tigard-or.gov. Property owners or corianne@tigard-or.gov. who might allow the city to use their property for a dog park are eligible for a Washington County tax credit. Tigard Gears Up f o r A vital link to keeping the parks open,in good condition,and creating a Emergencies safe,fun environment is the stewardship of those who use the parks. Abiding by the rules posted at each park and volunteering to lend a helping hand with On June 14,the City of Tigard, additional maintenance and projects continues to make our dog parks thrive. along with other emergency response The Tigard Dog Park Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers that agencies,will test its emergency coordinates activities,events, and projects at the dog parks. It is actively preparedness skills.Residents may looking for a few dedicated people to serve on the Committee and volunteers observe emergency activities through- for each park. Please contact the committee at TigardDogParks@yaboo.com. out the city and possibly in their own neighborhoods.This practice exercise, using a domestic terrorism scenario,will Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain! be used to evaluate incident plans, Gravy,cooking oil,shortening,and sauces,oh my!The battle of the bulge isn't procedures,and equipment,to familiar- just at our waistline;it's in our sewers causing clogs and messy overflows.To ize emergency response personnel with combat the fatty enzymes, the Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain! homeowner kit their responsibilities,and to help the city is here. To prevent back-ups in your home,never pour bacon,fried chicken or assess its ability to provide critical other cooking grease down sink drains or into toilets.Follow these steps to dispose services during an emergency. of cooking grease: Later this spring the city will ask for volunteers to participate in this exercise 1. Scrape grease into a can. by filling the roles of shelter workers, 2. Freeze the can. evacuees or victims.For more informa- 3. Toss the can into the trash. tion on this exercise or emergency Call 503-681-3678 to receive a FREE Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain! preparedness,contact Mike Lueck, kit in Spanish and English that includes a pan scraper,a plastic lid that fits metal Emergency Management Coordinator,at cans and easy-to-follow instructions.Your pipes will thank you for it! 503-718-2593 or mikel@tigard-orgov. April 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 3 & City of Tigard Shelf 74K LmIfe News from the Tigard Library Library events calendarRick Huddle, Storyteller: Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival April 1 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Basic Computer Skills April 1 12:30-2 p.m. Computer Class: Intro to Windows OS April 2, 2 to 3 p.m. April 1,8,15,22,29 1-3 p.m. Chess Group(ages 8 and up)—Puett Rm In celebration of National Library April 2 2-3 p.m. Rick Huddle,Storyteller:Hearing Voices Week,April 2-8,the Washington Storytelling Festival—Comm.Rm County Cooperative Library Services April 3,10,17,24 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(0-6 years)—Puett Rm present Hearing Voices-A Family April 4, 11,18,25 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(0-6 years)—Puett Rm Storytelling Festival for all ages. Rick April 5 11 a.m.-Noon Stepping Back: A Look at Local History Huddle tells humorous and inspiring April 5, 12,19,26 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(0-6 years)—Puett Rm stories about princesses who slay April 5,12,19,26 6-7:30 p.m. Dogs&Tales(Reg.req'd,new readers dragons,monsters that play kickball,and -Grade 5)—Puett Rm April 6 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: E-Mail for Beginners cows that dance. To locate all April 8,22 10:00 a.m.-Noon Open Computer Lab storytelling events in Washington April 11 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday: Captain Bogg&Salty County,visit (all ages)—Comm.Rm www.wilinet.wccls.lib.orus. April 11-17 "Rock the Poem"Teen Poetry Contest (Teens Grades 6-12) Funded by a grant from the Re- gional Arts and Culture Council. April 13 4:30-5:30 p.m. YA Book-Discussion Group(Reg.req'd) -PuettRm Stepping n Back: a look at Local April 13 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Surfing the Web for Fun History, Heritage Trees April 15 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Internet for Beginners April 15 1-5 p.m. Genealogy: Learn how to Research your April 5, 11 a.m. to Noon Family History(Reg.req'd)—Tech.Rm Discover the historical April 19 2:30-4:30 p.m. Job Interviewing Workshop(Reg.req'd) significance of area trees April 20 5:30-8 p.m. Teen Movie Night -The Legend of Zorro and make suggestions for r (Grades 6-12 only)—Comm.Rm April 20 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Introduction to MS Word trees that should be added , fr, l the new April 20 7-7:30 p.m. Spanish Storytime(all ages)—Puett Rm to y created April 21,28 10-11 a.m. Sing,Sign&Playtime(Ages 0-6 w/parent or Tigard Heritage Tree Program. caregiver)—Puett Rm April 22 Earth Day Events—Comm.Rm "Ask a Librarian Email Service" April 25 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Storytime(all ages)—Puett Rm at Tigard Public Library April 27 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: E-Mail for Beginners April 29 10:00 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Excel for Beginners The Tigard Public Library has implemented a service called"Ask a All library programs are free. For more information about programs, Librarian"which is available through visit www.tigard-orgov/library/. Some library programs require registration. To register,please call 503-684-6537. the library's web site. Email refer- ence service provides brief answers to factual questions as well as "Rock the Poem" Teen Poetry Contest suggestions for resources to help you All entries due to TPL by April 17 find what you need. You must have April is National Poetry Month, and April 11-17 is Young People's Poetry a library card from the Washington Week. Teens are encouraged to read,write, and enjoy great poetry. Tigard Public County Cooperative Library System Library is celebrating with a poetry contest for teens in grades 6- 12. All entries to use this service. To access the must be original,and include entrant's name,school,grade,and phone number. form,visit www.tigard-orgov/ library. Page 4 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Super Tuesdays! Genealogy: Learn how to Download Audio Captain Bogg & Salty Research Your Family History April 11, 7 to 8 p.m.,All ages Saturday April 15, 1 to 5 p.m. Books from Home welcome Technology Room The next big thing in library Portland's own pirate Representatives from the Tualatin services—audio books you can down- band will perform a set full Family History Center will be on hand in load onto your PC or MP3 player—is of audience interaction and the Library's Technology Room to assist now available to Tigard Library users. inspired silliness,featuring the public in the use of the library's two Library2Go allows patrons to access pirate jigs and mermaid genealogy-related databases. Ancestry popular books through the Washington lullabies.Arrr! Plus and Heritage Quest are tools library County Cooperative Library Services Made possible by The patrons can use to research their family (WCCLS)web site. Ready to Read Grant fund. history. Come and find out more about The Tigard Library has dedicated these resources and how to use them! two computers for patrons who wish to download audio books to their MP3 Computer classes players or laptops. Patrons with a Registration is no longer required for computer classes. Atten- Washington County library card in good dance is on a first come,first served basis. Space is limited. standing can also download the books from home. For more information, go Job Interviewing Workshop to www.tigard-orgov/library or call April 19, 2:30 to 4:30 P.M. the Reference Desk at 503-684-6537. Attend this class and learn how to manage your interview with tips on self- Like other library materials,popular preparation,typical interview phases,how to handle tough questions,and different audio books may be subject to holds if interviewing styles. This workshop will cover phone,panel and behavior-based too many people are trying to access interviews, as well as salary negotiation. This is the second of a three-part series on them.Library2Go is available through job searching topics.Please call 503-684-6537 to register. WCCLS, a member of the Oregon Digital Sing, Sign & Playtime Library Consortium. It consists of eight public library groups that share costs April 21 & 28, 10 to 11 a.m., ages 0-6 with parent or caregiver and pool resources in order to provide Sing songs,learn and review American Sign Language signs,play and interact this 21S1 Century service to their patrons. with your child! Each week,educator Dawn Prochovnic will lead the group in signs, songs, stories and movement related to a theme such as"food (Self) Help Is Here! &drink," "animals"or"things that go." Workshops are suitable for both new signers and those with experience. Ask at the Library! Volunteers • - Time for • • Celebrate Tigard's Volunteers! Tigard Special Events April is National Volunteer month Volunteer Calendar We love our volunteers and appreciate their hard work to make our commu- April 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Earth nity a better place to live,work and play. Results from a recent survey: Day(SOLV M -Derry Dell Creek& Reasons for getting involved: Recommendations to others: 115th Ave. (see article on page 3) • Civic Pride • Good way to learn about community May 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Down By • Give back to the community • Can't complain if you are not involved the Riverside-Cook Park • Input into the concerns of the city • Volunteering can help people stay Contact Carla Staedter 503-718-2402 or • Meet new people involved and learn about new things Carla@tigard-or.gov. • Help develop parks and recreation •Work is appreciated,and • Know what is happening in the city • If you want to be heard,volunteeringf • is a great way to make it happen. Making the community better/ g y PP ���.,�`�� �-✓' stronger `•` April 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 5 & City of Tigard New Play Structure for Englewood Park Did You Know? The City of Tigard has installed a new playground structure in Englewood Park • April is National Volunteer Month just off Ironwood Loop.A spiral slide,swirl slide and climbing ladder are some of across the United States and Tigard the fun features to explore on the new equip- has a wealth of volunteer opportuni- ment,which is ADA wheelchair accessible and ties available locally. meets all playground safety standards.Pathways . The total number of Tigard to and from the area are constructed of spe- Community Emergency Response cially-engineered wood chips designed for Team(CERT)volunteers expanded wheelchair access.The park's existing swing set to 45 in 2005. received some minor improvements as well. The current value of volunteer - The Cinof Tigard wishes to thank Jerry time has been determined to be Burgess of Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation $17.55 per hour. District who helped with the playground layout . Tigard Library volunteers include and Kaiser Permanente who donated the people from Germany,Latin benches near the play structure. America,China,Iran,India, Construction Noise Bulgaria,Thailand,Japan,and Russia. • Police Department Reserve The City of Tigard recently changed the hours allowed for construction and Program Officer volunteers conduct power equipment noise. This applies to air,electric or gas driven tools,such as traffic control at major accidents, table and circular saws,lawn mowers,edgers,and other lawn or construction tools. provide vacation home checks, People may use this type of equipment during the hours of 7 a.m.to 7 p.m., seven bicycle patrols,and assistance at days a week. The change in hours became effective on December 8, 2005. You special events. can find the revised language in Section 7.40.180 of Title 7 in the Tigard Municipal . Oregonians over 55 years old are Code. You can access this on-line at www.tigard-orgov. the largest age group for volunteers. Tigard Safety Town Registration • In a March 2005 telephone survey, over 2/3 of Oregon organiza- What: Where: tions contacted reported an increase Tigard Safety Town is a nine-day Registration is at Tigard City Hall. in the total number of volunteers class where children learn about bicycle, Safety Town is held at Mary Woodward involved in their organizations. pedestrian,home fire,electrical and Elementary School. • The City of Tigard Public Works personal safety through the use of Fee: Department is a prime source of puppets,speakers,films,music,and $45(each additional sibling $40). local Eagle Scout projects. hands on activities. Limited scholarships are available. A • The Retired Senior Volunteer Who: legal guardian must be present at Program reimburses participants for For kids who have a birthday registration and bring: Child's birth commuting costs associated with their between September 1, 1999 and certificate(no substitutions!),proof of volunteer service. January 1, 2002.No exceptions! address,insurance policy number, a During 2005, 970 City of Tigard When: medical information,and the name and volunteers contributed over 21,600 Registration is on April 15, 2006 at phone number of the participant's hours of their time. 9 a.m. for Tigard residents. At 9:45 a.m. doctor. For current ongoing volunteer registration is open to those living For additional information,please opportunities call Bob Roth at 503- outside of the 97223 &97224 zip codes contact Michelle at 503.524.6930 or 718-2402 or visit www.tigard- if space allows. Each session offers a mdaily2312@comcast.net or.gov/community/volunteer. morning(9-11:15)or afternoon(12:00- 2:15)class. This year the session dates are planned for June 20—June 30 Play 5 fe (weekdays)or July 3—July 13(week- days, except for July 4th) Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE It Cityscape Newsletter Why Are Those Cops Just Standing Around? Volunteers Tigard Police respond to a variety of types of traffic crashes. Some involve Encouraged to Apply injury;some involve property damage, some involve pedestrians. Most frequently they involve two or more vehicles. for Clerical Our primary objective upon arriving at a traffic crash is to preserve potential Opportunities evidence and protect lives and property.We may have to block one or more lanes City of Tigard departments have of traffic to ensure the safety of responders and while we evaluate the situation. If several one-time and ongoing clerical the incident involves injury,evidence at the scene might aid us in solving the crime. positions available for new volunteers. If we don't block off the roadway,evidence could be lost forever. These projects may involve data entry, So why are the police officers standing around at a traffic Q► file updates,and mailings. Computer �., P � g P crash?Several reasons!The first officer to arrive is usually skills,attention to detail,and reliability responsible for ascertaining whether medical assistance is - are important. For more information necessary and obtaining license,insurance and registration about volunteer opportunities contact information. He or she is responsible for any investigation that Bob Roth,Volunteer Program Develop- will be done,including witness interviews at the scene when- ment Specialist at 503-718-2402 or ever possible. Other officers who arrive assist the primary bob@tigard-orgov. officer and direct traffic as necessary,especially during rush hours. If you see several officers standing around,they've all had some Skatepark Update involvement in the incident and need to brief one another before After an energetic drive to raise leaving the scene. funds for the Tigard Skatepark,the Another objective is to get the roadway open as quickly as possible.If the committee has raised over $55,000. vehicles are drivable we make every effort to move them off the road to avoid Fund-raising volunteers are still needed hindering traffic flow.If the vehicles are not drivable,officers will wait for the tow to continue to reach out to businesses truck(s)to arrive. Although it may appear to some motorists at this point that who have not yet been contacted. The officers are standing around idly,in essence they are anticipating arrival of the tow city has located the trucks to expedite the scene. The officers will now need to focus their efforts on site. The next step ► removing the damaged vehicles and getting the roadway reopened. will be choosing a design firm who will Now Accepting Passport Applications work with Tigard The City of Tigard is now a passport application acceptance agency. The young people to Finance Department provides passport application services Monday,Tuesday,and determine the final design. If you have Thursday from 8:30 a.m.to Noon. The Finance Department is located at 13125 SW comments or questions,please contact Hall Blvd in the Tigard City Hall. Passport application forms are available in the Rich Carlson,committee chair,at Tigard City Hall lobby Monday—Friday 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. 503-224-0871 or ricb@teleport.com. If Routine processing time for passports is 6 to 8 weeks. The U.S. Department of you would like to donate money to the State's fee to apply for a passport for anyone age 16 and over is $67.00 and $52.00 skatepark, please make out checks to for anyone under age 16. There is also a $30.00 execution fee,per application, Tigard Skatepark and mail them to payable to the City of Tigard. 14250 SW 88th Ave., Tigard, OR 97224. To apply for a passport,you will need proof of citizenship and proof of identity. Examples of proof of citizenship and proof of identity are available at the Family Fes t city's or U.S.Department of State's web sites.Additionally you will need two identical passport photos(2 inches by 2 inches). The City of Tigard does not take Planning is underway for passport photos,however,you can identify a business that takes passport photos in the w 's Family Fest scheduled for t the Yellow Pages under Photographers. he weekend of September 9 and 10, 2006. If you're interested in For more information about the City of Tigard's passport process please visit the city's web site at www.tigard-orgov/city_hall/services/passport/default.asp. helping plan the activities,please The U.S.Department of State provides complete passport application information contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 at www.travel.state.gov. or lizQtigard-orgov. April 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD 4 44 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S.POSTAGE PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR 503-639-4171 PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Tigard - Update What will Tigard be like in 2027,and how will we get there? Goals,we will consider additional topics in an expanded To provide a guide for the City's next stage of life(20 years), approach. the City is now updating its Comprehensive Plan.This article is What Does it Mean For You? the first in a series about the Plan and what's changed since the From services and public facilities,to housing,eco- Plan was created(1983). nomic development and land use,the Comprehensive Plan What is the Comp Plan? defines Tigard's future.Through a citizen-driven process, The Comprehensive Plan is a citizen-driven guide for the Plan will use the community's values to move from Tigard's investments and actions over the next 20 years.. policy to action.The City's Planning Commission will be the Through the Plan,the community balances its needs and values project's steering committee. with the existing land,determining how the city will look and How can You be Part of the Process? operate in the future. a Attend Planning Commission meetings The Plan will be based on current conditions,community . Attend open houses and other outreach events values and goals(identified through Tigard Beyond Tomorrow, • Read proposed materials and provide comments past and current surveys),and state and regional requirements. It will be built upon previous efforts,most notably Tigard Join the Comp Plan NewsList to receive regular Beyond Tomorrow. Since 1997,the Tigard community has update defined its values and goals through Tigard Beyond Tomorrow, The project launches this month.For more information, which provides a solid foundation for the Plan.Because state law contact Senior Planner Beth St. Amand at 503-718-2435 or mandates that we must meet all applicable Statewide Planning beth@tigard-or.gov.We look forward to hearing from you! For further information, call 503-639-4171 or visit the city's web site at www.tigard-orgov.