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Cityscape 2006-12 CAPE Tigard's Official Newsletter December 2006 www.tigard-or.gov Volume XXIV No.12 Mayor's corner Holiday Happenings The votes are in and although there were no City of Tree Lighting Festivities Set for v' = Tigard measures on the ballot, several county and regional '�'�, Friday, December 1 st ballot measures approved by voters will help support /moo You and your family are invited to join the services for Tigard citizens. Tigard Central Business District Association aq The Washington County Public Safety levy will notek. and Tigard's downtown businesses in watching increase the number of Tigard police officers, but many t4fte Santa Claus light the Christmas Tree. The 7th 0!We important county-wide public services are supported by this Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place levy Funds pay for jail beds and staff, juvenile counselors, c 6 in Liberty Park, across from McDonald's on deputy district attorneys, 911 dispatch computers, emer- Main Street. Special events include: gency shelters (including the Good Neighbor Center in • Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Tigard), probation and parole officers, and several multi- • Santa Claus will arrive around 7:20 p.m. in a fire truck! agency crime task forces. These services provide the Watch as a thousand lights come to life. means to prosecute and house criminals and support crime Surprises for young and old alike. victim and juvenile offender programs throughout the Cookies and cocoa at Tigard Fitness. county. Voter approval of the county-wide library levy will TYAC Blanket Drive provide additional funds to help the city pay for the Join the Tigard Youth Advisory Council their 4'Annual operation of the Tigard Public Library. The City Budget Blanket Drive. Blankets are distributed to area families by the Committee will consider what programs and services can Caring Closet where families in need can "shop" for free be funded including increasing library hours. clothing and household items. The Metro natural areas bond measure includes funds You can drop off new and clean gently used blankets and for local greenspace and park projects. Tigard's share of comforters into decorated boxes by December 14 at the follow- these funds is estimated to be $1,326,780. City Council ing locations: Templeton Elementary, Durham Elementary and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board have worked Alberta Rider Elementary,Tigard High School,Jo-Ann's Fabric over the past year to identify potential park and open space Store, George's Giant Hamburgers, Primo Espresso, Curves on sites. These funds will go a long way to leverage local Durham Road, Rolling Hills Community Church,Tigard Public funds to move forward on additional land acquisition. Library, and the Tigard Senior Center. Tualatin Valley Fire &Rescue's bond issue was also Thanks for your support! approved by voters. Funds from the bond will allow Music to get you in a Holiday Mood TVF&R to build an additional fire station in Tigard on The Tualatin Valley Community Band, under direction of Walnut Street between Gaarde and SW 121'`which will dramatically improve fire and emergency medical service Steve Heuser,will present a free Holiday Concert on Sunday, response in that area. December 10 at 3 p.m. in the Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard Thanks to all who supported these levies to fund High School, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard. The concert will feature a number of familiar holiday melodies and a few new services and programs that are important to Tigard citizens. tunes that will have you humming on the way home. For more information please visit tvtvta<tvcb.org ■ or contact Steve Heuser, Music Director at , Craig E. Dirksen, Mayor 503-691-1446. 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-or.gov under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Library Board Recruiting Members Town Hall Library Conference Room 6:30 p.m. - 2"d, 3`d, and 4' Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 2"d Thursday Park and Recreation Advisory Board Members Let your voice be heard—2nd and A seven-member citizen board that 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. - an opportu- advises the Council regarding library The City of Tigard Park and is nity to speak to Council for two minutes policies,budget, facilities and other needs. Recreation Advisory Board (DRAB) on any item not on the agenda. Cathy Margaret Barnes, 503-718-2501. recruiting to fill two voting member and Wheatley, 503-718-2410. one non-voting alternate vacancies. Committee for Citizen PRAB members advise the Tigard City Planning Commission Involvement Council on park and recreation policies, Town Hall 7 p.m. - 3" Thursday facilities,programs and budgets. 7 p.m. - 1" and 3`d Mondays The Tigard CCI reviews the form Tigard's PRAB meets at 7:00 pm on A nine-member citizen committee and process of the City's communica- the 2"d Monday of each month at the that conducts public hearings on land tions with City residents to improve those Tigard Water Building Auditorium. use issues and development applica- communications and to encourage City Individuals interested in being tions. Dick Bewersdorff, 503-718-2432. residents to be more involved with City considered for the Park and Recreation Park and Recreation Advisory affairs. Duane Roberts, 503-718-2444. Advisory Board vacancies need to fill out Board Tree Board a Citizen Committee Interest Application Tigard Water Bldg. Auditorium Library Conference Room form and return it to Tigard City Hall by 7 p.m. - 2"d Monday 6:30 p.m. - 2"d Monday 5:00 pm on Friday,January 5' These A seven-member citizen board that A seven-member board established forms are available on line at zvzvzvtigard- advises the Council on park and recre- to develop and administer a comprehen- orgov/volunteer or at Tigard City Hall. ation policies, facilities,programs and sive program for the management, For more information about these budgets. Daniel Plaza 503-718-2590, vacancies and PRAB activities contact g � maintenance, removal, replacement and Intergovernmental Water Board protection of trees on public property. Dan Plaza at 503-718-2590 or Tigard Water Bldg. Auditorium Matt Stine, 503-718-2589. daniel@tigard-orgov. 5:30 p.m. - 2nd Wednesday CPO 4B - C.F. Tigard Elementary City Competes for Federal A five-member board, established 7 p.m. - 16' Thursday Transportation Dollars: Citizen between Tigard,Durham,King City and Support Needed! CPO 4M - Metzger Park Hall the Tigard Water District,which makes to Tigard needs citizen support to recommendations on water-related issues. 7 p.m. - 4 Wednesday Membership ien to all resi- compete for federal transportation emers Greer Gaston, 503-718-2595. ps open dollars to help fund Downtown street dents and property owners within the improvements, Downtown transit center CPO 4B or CPO 4M boundaries. Contact Patt Opdyke at Washington planning, and,in partnership with Metro, County, 503-725-2117. master planning a Westside regional trail that includes a Tigard portion. To learn how you can help,please go to the Tigard webpage at zvzvw igard-orgov or call Duane Roberts at 503-718-2444. There is no time to spare. The deadline for phone, e-mail,web,and mailed comments is December 1, 2006. Page 2 Cityscape Editor - Liz Newton Layout Design - Nancy Lof CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter r • 1 1 11 1 1 M1 1 1 Meeting agendas, the Cityscape newsletter, and public announcements are now Subscribe Today available by email subscription. Simply follow the link from the City's web site (www.tigard-orgov), click on the desired notice(s), and provide your email address. For security purposes you will then receive an email asking that you reply (this lets the system know it's really you who signed up). That's it. Receive Free Email Sign Up Today! Notifications 0 City Council Agendas • Planning Commission Agendas You can now receive 0 City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) public meeting a Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Agendas agendas, newsletters Cityscape Newsletter and Current Events/Press Releases and press releases by email. Once you sign up,you will receive an email containing the desired notice each time one is published. 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Over ing in the community,how citizens can Cityscape each month at an annual cost of the next few months we will evaluate the get involved in their community, and over $68,000. most cost-effective way to distribute the provide updates on projects and pro- Estimates are that 70% of Portland- Cityscape newsletter. grams. area residents have access to the internet. City staff is committed to continuing If a significant percentage of Tigard to produce the Cityscape regularly. F- ----------------------------------------7 PLEASE let us know! Please detach and mail to LiNewton, ❑ I plan to sign up to receive Cityscape via the free e-mail subscription service City of Tigard, 13925 SWI Hall Blvd, ❑I would like to receive Cityscape in the mail: Tigard, OR 97223 or sendyour request to continue receiving the Cityscape via US mail Name: to cityscape@tigard-orgou Please include your name and mailing address. Address: If you don't respond by Jan. 31, 2007 we will assumeyou don't want to receive Cityscape in the mail. L-----------------------------------------J December 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 3 City of Tigard Super Tuesday! She If 'tr Lmif e Komedy 4 Da Kids with Angel News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Ocasio Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7-8 p.m. Library events calendarCommunity Room, Ages 5-12 December 1 10:30-11 a.m. 10th Annual Mitten Tree Story Time Comedian Angel Ocasio returns for December 1 3-5 p.m. Teen Drop-In Holiday Crafts another side-splitting,bilingual(English/ December 2 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Basic Computer Skills Spanish) one-man show. Get ready to December 2 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Computer Class: Introduction to Windows laugh your socks off! December 4,11,18 10:30-11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time(ages 3-6) Un martes fantastico! Comedia December 5-7:30 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons (Teens) para los ninos con Angel Ocasio December 5,12,19 10:30-11 a.m. Book Babies (ages 0-18 mos.) El comico Angel Ocasio regrew para hater December 5 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Internet for Beginners December 5 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday! Komedy 4 Da Kids w/ otro show bilin gue muy divertido. Preparense Angel Ocasio para morirse de la Tisa! December 6,13,20 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Time (ages 18-36 mos.) December 6,13,20 6-7:30 p.m. Dogs&Tales Teen Workshop — Punched Tin December 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Book Discussion Group Lanterns December 7 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:30 — 6.30 p.m. December 8,15 22 10:30-11 a.m. Family Story Time (ages 0-6) Puett Room, Grades 5-12, Reg. Req'd December 9 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Popular Uses of the Web December 11 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Library Council&Zine Art Instructor Kathy Karbo returns December 12 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Email for Beginners for another fun workshop just for teens. December 14 4:30-6:30 p.m. Teen Workshop-Punched Tin Lanterns Create your very own dramatic sculptural December 14 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Introduction to Using lantern using recycled metals,wire,beads, Library Databases bells and more for a great gift or keep- December 16 10:30 a.m.-Noon Open Computer Lab sake. December 18,19,20,21,22 1:30-3:30 p.m. Winter Break Matinee December 18 5-7:30 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons (Teens) Teen Drop-In Holiday Crafts December 19 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Story Time (ages 0-6) Friday, Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m. December 21 5-7 p.m. Teen Holiday GameFest Puett Room, Grades 5-12 December 27 2-4 p.m. Winter Break Craft Drop in for hot chocolate and crafts. December 28 2-4 p.m. Winter Break Movie Make gift bags, picture frames, cards and All library programs are free. For more information about programs, more. All supplies provided! visit our web site at www..tigard-orgov/library. Some library programs require registration. To register,please call 503-684-6537. Winter Break Matinee 10' Annual Mitten Teen Holiday GameFest Dec. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m. Community Room, All ages! Tree Story Time Community Room, Grades 6-12 Join us during your Winter Break for Friday, Dec. 1, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Bring your friends to the library and a movie matinee complete with popcorn. Puett Room,Ages 0-6 enjoy Dance Dance Revolution, Super A different family movie classic will be Bring the whole family for winter Smash Brothers, Twister, board games, shown each day. Please contact the stories, fun crafts and warm, yummy and snacks! library for more information. refreshments! Library patrons are invited to decorate the Mitten Tree throughout Winter Break Movie Winter Break Craft iThurs., Dec. 28, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2-4 p.m. the month of December with donations of new scarves, hats and gloves for the Community Room, Ages 5-12 Puett Room, Ages 5-12 Good Neighbor Center. Generously Take a break from Winter Break to Drop in and make a beautiful winter sponsored by the Friends of the Library. join us for snacks and a movie on the big snow globe to take home.All supplies screen. provided! Page 4 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Explore Bonita Park Prevent Frozen Pipes Free 2007 Calendars Bonita Park is located at the intersec- Don't be left in the cold this winter! Water: Reduce Your Use! tion of Bonita Road and Milton Court Here some helpful things The City of Tigard is pleased to and was dedicated to the city in 1989. In you can do to prepare present its 2007 Water Conservation 2004, with money from the city's park pipes and water lines for Calendar, "Water: Reduce Your Use!" fund and a federal grant, a family- freezing temperatures: friendly park was developed to serve � The calendar features winning artwork • Insulate or apply heat tape to pipes from a contest held last spring. The residents living in several nearby apart- that run alongexterior walls or are in contest was open to all elementary ment complexes. unheated parts of your home, like students in the Tigard Water Service the crawl space, basement or garage. Area. In addition to artwork, the calendar • Close off vents to crawl spaces and is filled with water conservation tips and basements. fun facts. • Shut off inside valves supplying In mid-December, the free calendars outdoor faucets and drain and will be available at the library and city disconnect hoses. hall or by contacting Water Conservation • Turn off and drain water from your Program Coordinator Corianne Hart at irrigation system. corianne@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2599. • On very cold days, take special --- The winning artists are: precautions in older homes. Allow CF Tigard: Gavin Recreation features now include a water to drip from faucets that are Deer Creek: Justin D., Michael A.,basketball court, a fan- -size picnic supplied by exposed pipe and open Alisa D., Aparna G. shelter, open,grassy areas, and two play kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors structures, catering to kids of different to allow warm air to circulate Durham: Courtney,Jordan H. ages and ability levels. Irrigation was also around plumbing. Templeton: Cicely B. installed and gently sloping cement If leaving your home for an ex- Alberta Rider: Mallory B. pathways were constructed to connect tended period of time, consider St. Anthony School: the various areas of the park. Drinking asking the city to turn your water Austin S., Isabella B.,John M. fountains,benches,picnic tables and off during your absence. Gaarde Christian School: Katherine R. ADA accessible portable restrooms completed the park's development. With the help of volunteers from Have You Tried WATPL?* Friends of Trees and the Tualatin Doyou own a laptop computer? Riverkeepers, the city is returning 4 of Wouldyou like to access the Internet aaaay from home free of charge? the park's 5.5 acres to a more natural state by removing the invasive vegetation Haveyou tried Wireless Internet at the Tigard Public Library? and planting native trees and shrubs. Mass native plantings have been done in Basic tips for getting started Having trouble logging in? the park's two seasonal wetlands and • Make sure your laptop is Check your library card. It must along Fanno Creek. Large native Oregon configured for wireless access. be in good standing in order to use white oaks still stand in some of these • Connect to wireless. the wireless service. If you have any sites and there is also a small interpretive . Open a browser. blocks, like reserved books that have area, protected with a cedar rail fence, . Your or fines over $9.99, it will Your computer will be directed to where native camas grow. Restoration a log-in page for the Library's prevent you from logging in. work continues at the northern end of Wireless Network. the park. • Log in using your library card and "Wireless at Tigard Public Library'* For more information, contact Parks PIN # (your library password). Supervisor Steve Martin at 503-718- 2598 or steve@tigard-orgov. December 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 5 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD t� 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S.POSTAGE PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR 503-639-4171 PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Holiday Tree Recycling Holiday Garbage Collection Free Leaf Disposal When recycling holiday trees Schedule On December 2, the City will through your regular garbage hauler, This holiday season,the Christ- hold its last Leaf Disposal and please remember: mas and New Year holidays fall on a Food Drive event for 2006. Leaves • Remove the tree stand and all decora- Monday. Garbage will not be col- can be dropped off and non- tive material(tinsel,lights,ornaments, lected on these days,but will be perishable food items will be etc.)from the tree.Flocked trees can be picked up one day later than your collected from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at recycled. normally scheduled day. the Tigard Water Building, located • Trees over 5 feet in length must be cut For example, Monday collection at 8777 SW Burnham Street, at the in half will occur on Tuesday and Friday corner of Hall & Burnham Streets. • Place the tree at the curb in lieu of your collection will take place on Saturday. R E M E M B E R.. yard debris cart,the same day as regular Normal collection days will resume yard debris pick up.Your tree will be • leaves only, no yard debris the week of January 8. collected at no additional cost. • leaves can be loose or bagged in • An extra charge of up to$6 will be paper or plastic added to your bill if your tree is put - a donation of two non perisbable out in addition to your yard debris food items xill be appreciated cart. • Holiday greenery can be recycled in the �� For more information, contact yard debris cart once all metal and Eric Hand at 503-718-2607 or decorative material has been removed. `� eric@tigard-orgov. For information on the day of the event, call 503- 799-5209. If you have any questions, please contact your hauler, either Pride Disposal Company at 503-625-6177 or Waste Management at 503-249-8078. For further information, call 503-6394171 or visit the city's web site at www.tigard-orgov.