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Cityscape 2007-04 �1 Tigard's CIT, YSCAPE Official Newsletter April 2007 www.tigard-or.gov Volume XXV No.4 Mayor's Corner Gas Tax Takes Effect April 1 Recently Tigard Police have noticed a Tigard's local 3-cent gas tax el- significant increase in graffiti around our was adopted by the City Council in The citizen task force that city. Graffiti is not only unsightly;it can also December,2006,and takes effect on oped the proposal was concerneedd the 99W/Hall Blvd.improvements wouldindicate the presence ofgangs. April 1,2007. not adequately address traffic delay While Tigard has not been known to The Greenburg Rd./99W/Main problems unless improvements were be a"hot bed"for gangs,other nearby St. and 99W/Hall Blvd.intersections communities have not been as fortunate also made to the Greenberg/99W/ are two of the most notorious stretch- Main St.intersection.The task force and must focus considerable energy in es along 99W for long traffic delays. recognized that the City would realize efforts to reduce and manage their gang We're pleased to report reconstruction significant cost savings by making associated problems. of the 99W/Hall Blvd.intersection is improvements to both intersections at It takes constant monitoring and prob- scheduled for 2008. the same time. lem solving efforts to keep gangs and their The Tigard gas tax was developed Upon completion of the improve- related activity in check.Tigard Police have by a citizen task force that recom- ments to these intersections,motorists historically taken proactive steps at the be- mended the tax as a way to fund will experience smoother traffic flow ginning stages of gang presence,which has improvements to the Greenburg on Hall Blvd. across Hwy 99W,as well in the past resulted in reduced gang activity, Rd./99W/Main St.intersection. Col- as less congestion and more coordi- and they will continue to be alert and ready lections from the Tigard gas tax are nated movement through this heavily in response. dedicated entirely to this project.The traveled portion of the Hwy 99W As citizens and shareholders in our estimated cost is$4.5 to$5.0 million, corridor. city,it is important that we always remain which is the revenue anticipated from If you have any additional ques- vigilant.Not only for possible gang related the tax over a 5-year period.This tax tions,contact Gus Duenas,City indicators such as graffiti,but also for any automatically ceases once$5.0 million Engineer at 503-718-2470 orgus@ activity that can be construed as having is collected,or on December 31,2011, tigard-orgov. negative implications.Knowing who to whichever comes first. call,how to call and why to call the police is instrumental if we want to be as effec- tive as possible.To report any suspicious Open House Meeting for the Highway 99W activity or observances of crime,call the Corridor Plan police non-emergency dispatch number at 503-629-0111.The Crime Prevention Of- The 2nd Open House Meeting for the Highway 99W Corridor Improvement fice can also provide helpful information and Management Plan has been scheduled: regarding the reporting of crimes.They can WHEN: Thursday,April 19,2007 @ 6:30 p.m. be reached at 503-718-2561. Together we can all work to keep WHERE: Tigard City Hall,Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard Tigard the great city it is.Being knowledge- Potential solutions to traffic congestion along the highway corridor,based on able and responsive is the key. the needs,opportunities and constraints identified at the 1st Open House Meeting, will be presented for public review and comment.For more information,please ` visit the City's web site www..figard-or.gov,or contact Gus Duenas,City Engineer at Craig E. Dirksen, Mayor 503-718-2470 orgur@rgard-orgov. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, 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.tigard-or.gov under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Library Board Adopt a Local Street Town Hall Library Conference Room 6:30 p.m. -2°d,3`d, and 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m.-2"d Thursday Your family,business,or community group can actively contribute to a cleaner Let your voice be heard—2nd and A seven-member citizen board that environment by adopting a 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. -an opportu- advises the Council regarding library local street. Adopt-a nity to speak to Council for two minutes policies,budget,facilities and other needs. teams agree to collet on any item not on the agenda. Cathy Margaret Barnes,503-718-2501. litter along a certain Wheatley,503-718-2410. road or street ,aaoF r n Committee for Citizen Involvement Planning Commission Red Rock Creek Conference Room once a month for S�Rc�r Town Hall 7 p.m.-3'Wednesday at least a year. The city rovides 7 p.m.-1St Monday The Tigard CCI reviews the form P I ' trash pickers,bags, A nine-member citizen committee and process of the city's communica- that conducts public hearings on land tions with city residents to improve those safety equipment use issues and development applications. communications and to encourage city and training,collects bagged Dick Bewersdorff,503-718-2432. residents to be more involved with city litter, and posts a sign recognizing your affairs.Duane Roberts, 503-718-2444. group's contribution to a clean commu- Park and Recreation Advisory nib, Board Tree Board There are currently two high- Public Works Annex Library Conference Room visibility streets awaiting adoption: 7 p.m.-2"d Monday 6:30 p.m.-1st Wednesday • 72°d Avenue (between Bonita Road A seven-member citizen board that A seven-member board established to and Highway 217) advises the Council on park and recre- develop and administer a comprehensive ation policies,facilities,programs and program for the management,mainte- venue Street(between 121st Avenue budgets. Daniel Plaza,503-718-2590. nance,removal,replacement and protec- Ae and Walnut Street) tion of trees on public property. Dick For more information please contact Intergovernmental Water Board Library Conference Room Bewersdorff,503-718-2432. Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 or Carla@tigard-orgov. 5:30 p.m. -2"d Wednesday CPO 4B - C.F.Tigard Elementary A five-member board,established 7 p.m.-1"Thursday between Tigard,Durham,King City and CPO 4M -Metzger Park Hall the Tigard Water District,which makes 7 p.m. -4th Wednesday Down by the Riverside recommendations on water-related issues. Membership is open to all residents Mark your calendars! Greer Gaston,503-718-2595. and property owners within the CPO 4B The annual Down by the River- City Center Advisory Commission or CPO 4M boundaries. Contact Patt side event is scheduled for Saturday, Red Rock Creek Conference Room Opdyke at Washington County,503-725- May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help 6:30 p.m. -2'Wednesday 2117. get Cook Park spruced up for sum- A nine-member board advising mer by mulching the butterfly garden, the City Center Development Agency painting park buildings,and clearing (CCDA) or the City Council on policies, trails. budget and implementation of projects For more information contact within the Urban Renwal Plan. Phil Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 or Nachbar,503-718-2557. Carla@tigard-orgov. Page 2 Cityscape Editor- Liz Newton Layout Design -Nancy Lof CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Gardeners Needed Has spring weather triggered your Get Your Irrigation System Tested desire to do a little gardening? Deadline: June 1, 2007 If you have a lawn irrigation sys- To learn more about backflow pre- tem,then you also have a backflow pre- vention or to obtain a list of companies vention device.This impor- offering testing tant device protects our water services,visit the supply from contamination. All Tigard Water city's web site at Because backflow prevention Service Area wzvavtigard-orgov/ devices have internal parts customers are water and click on that can wear out,annual required to have their Cross Connection testing is required. backflow prevention and Backflow Pre- Consider joining our team of volun- A person who is state- devices tested by vention or contact teer gardeners. The City of Tigard has certified in backflow assem- June 1, 2007. Hung Nguyen, two large community gardens that are bly testing must perform the Backflow Preven- cared for by volunteers,the Tupling But- test and send the results to tion Coordinator at terfly Garden located at Cook Park and the City of Tigard. 503-718-2603 or hung@tigard-orgov. the Sorg Rhododendron Garden located at Summerlake Park. Gardening equip- ment is provided and you can work on your own schedule and at your own pace. The gardeners'tool sheds are available to Earth Day is Saturday, April 28! volunteers days,evenings,and weekends. Share your green thumb,give back to Consider Joining Us at Derry Dell Creek the community,and take in the peace- In the past five months,3,800 native trees and shrubs have ful,relaxed setting of these beautiful been planted along the banks of Tigard's Derry Dell Creek. To celebrate Earth gardens. For more information contact Day,the city's Public Works Department and SOLV are holding an event to get Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 or Carla@ all these new plantings ready for summer. Volunteers will remove ivy and mulch tigard-orgov. around each new plant to keep soil moist and discourage weeds. Ivy will be pulled from hillsides and removed from trees. Recreation Program is A hundred years from now some of the newly installed trees and shrubs will still be around. Come make your mark on Derry Dell history by helping to get a Possibility! these new plants established and growing strong.All are welcome. Water,snacks, As part of the city's budget process, and fun are provided. the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) is requesting the Budget Com- SOLV-IT Event for Earth Day mittee,and ultimately,the City Council consider funding a small-scale,year- Saturday, April 28, 2007 round,pilot recreation program.Initial 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. offerings would be aimed at children and Meet at the corner of Genesis Loop and 115 th Avenue youth and would consist of classes,sum- mer day camps and playground programs, For more information contact Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788 non-school day activities,and special or Carla@tigard-or.gov events.For more information,contact Mike Freudenthal,PRAB Chairperson at freudov23@yahoo.com or Dan Plaza,Park and Facilities Manager at 503-718-2590 or daniel@tigard-orgov. April 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 3 4kCity of Tigard Author Jane Kirkpatrick to Speak Wednesday,April 25 Shelf 1qr Limfe 11 a.m.—Houghton Room 7 p.m.—Community Room News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Award-winning Oregon author Jane • • ry - nts Calendar Kirkpatrick will speak on facts and fiction about Oregon pioneers. The morning April 1: 2-4 p.m.Spring Break Movie Matinee(rated PG-13)-Community Rm history program will focus on the legend- April 1,8,15,22,29: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Open Computer Lab-Tech Rm ary Sioux pioneer Marie Dorion. In the April 2,9,16,23,30: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time(ages 3-6)—Puett Rm evening Kirkpatrick will introduce her April 3,10,17,24:10:15-10:45 a.m.Book Babies(ages 0-18 mos.)—Puett Rm recently released novel,A Tendering in April 3,10,17,24: 11:15-Noon Preschool Story Time(ages 3-6)Puett Rm the Storm,an engaging story about a April 3,10,17,24: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Open Computer Lab(teens&adults)—Tech Rm woman's experience on the Oregon Trail. April 4,11,18,25: 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Time(ages 18-36 mos.)—Puett Rm Jazz Comes to Tigard April 4,11,18,25:6-7:30 p.m.Dogs&Tales(beg.readers-grade 5)—Puett Rm(Reg.regd) Get ready to`jump,jive and wail" April 4,11,18,25:6-8 p.m. Open Computer Lab(teens&adults)—Tech Rm with One O'clock Jump,as jazz pia- April 5:4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Library Council(grades 6-12)—Puett Rm nist Darrell Grant and his trio bring the April 5:6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Basic Word Processing(teens&adults)—Tech Rm music of Nat King Cole,Ray Charles and April 5:6:30-8 p.m. Gardening Eag-Care Shrubs with Barbara BlossomAshmun—Community Rm Louis Jordan to the Tigard Library on April 6,13,20,27: 10:30-11 a.m.Family Story Time(ages 0-6)—Puett Rm Friday,April 20 at 7 p.m.in the Com- April 7,14,21,28:3:00-5:00 p.m. Open Computer Lab-Tech Rm munity Room. Sponsored by the Friends of April 7,14: 10 am-5 p.m.AARP Tax Hep-Conference Rm(Reg.reg'd) the Library. April 7: 10:30-Noon Computer Class:Basic Computer Skills(teens&adults)-Tech Rm April 7: 12:30-2 p.m.Computer Class:Introduction to Windows Operating System teens dam'adults) A Movie with Margaret April 10:10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class:Internetfor Beginners(teens&adults)-Tech Rm Sunday,April 22,1:30-3:30 p.m., April 10:7-8 p.m.Super Tuesday: Hobey Fords Golden Rod Puppets(all ages)Community Rm Community Room April 11:2-3:30 p.m. Computer Class: Virtual Communities(teens dam'adults)-Tech Rm Library Director Margaret Barnes April 12:2-3 p.m.Arranging Spring Flowers—Puett Rm hosts the quarterly A Movie with Margaret April 12:4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Book Discussion Group(grades 6-12)—Puett Rm musical movie series at the Tigard Public April 13: 10:30-Noon Morning Book Discussion Group-Houghton Rm Library. Enjoy this 1948 musical where April 14: 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Basic Word Processing(teens dam'adults)—Tech Rm the male dancer vows to make a prote- April 14,28: 1-2 p.m.English Chatter Group—Houghton Rm gee a star in time for next year's Easter April 14: 1-3 p.m.Hearing Voices:A Storytelling Festival(all ages)—Community Rm parade. This is often considered"The April 16: 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Popular Uses of the Web(teens dam'adults)—Tech Rm Happiest Musical Ever Made by Irving April 17:6:30-7:30 p.m.Mystery Book Discussion Group—Houghton Rm Berlin." April 19:4:30-6:30 p.m.Earth Day Craft for Teens(grades 5-12)—Puett Rm(Reg.reg d) April 19:6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Emailfor Beginners(teens&adults)—Tech Rm SUPER TUESDAY: Hobey Ford's April 20:7 p.m.Ja.Z.Z Comes to Tigard with One O'Clock Jump—Community Rm Golden Rod Puppets April 21: 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Advanced Email(teens&adults)—Tech Rm Tuesday,April 10,7:00-8:00 p.m., April 22: 1:30-3:30 p.m.A Movie with Margaret—Community Rm Community Room,All Ages! April 24: 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Email for Beginners(teens dam'adults)-Tech Rm Hobey will use beautifully hand April 24:7-7:30 p.m.Pajama Story Time(ages 0-6)—Puett Rm crafted,large scale puppets to present April 25: 11 a.m.-Noon Jane Kirkpatrick presents Marie Dorion—Hougbton Rm Animalia,"a show featuring a magni- April 25:7-8 p.m.Jane Kirkpatrick presents A Tendering in the Storm—Community Rm fied look at butterfly metamorphosis, April 27:7-9 p.m. ABC Movie Night(grades 9-12)—Community Rm an exploration of the world of birds, April 28: 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Excel for Beginners#1 (teens dam'adults)—Tech Rm and an undersea ballet of whales, All library programs are free. Visit our web site at www tigard-orgov/librag for more program dolphins and otters. This program made information. Some library programs require registration. To register,can 503-684-6537. possible in part by the Ready to Bead Grant. Page 4 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter 49 Library and Police Operations Undergo City Receives Awards The city recently received notices Performance Audits from the Government Finance Officers Last year,in response to forecasts dling of property evidence,personnel Association that it had been awarded indicating declining balances in the retention and mutual aid response to both the Distin- city's General Fund,the City Council surrounding areas was examined. guished Budget appointed a citizen Financial Strate- These reviews found that opera- Presentation _ es Task Force to review operations Award as well as gl p tions are managed in an effective and and make recommendations for cost the Certificate cost-efficient manner. These reviews for Excellence � savings. A key recommendation of did not find significant cost-savings, this task force was to hire impartialin Financial P � but they did identify some areas where external professionals to conduct per- operations could improve. One exam- Reporting. 0— formance audits of library and police ple would be the use of an electronic Winning these operations. awards assures , P tagging system for police evidence the citizens Within the library operation, storage. Both reports are available at of Tigard circulation,books and materials order- the library and may also be viewed on that the ing/processing,and the delivery of the city's web site,rvtvw igard-orgov financial affairs of the city are conducted services to the public were examined. according to the highest professional In the Police Department,the han- standards. This marks the 19'and 21" consecutive years respectively that the city has received these awards. In order Trail-Smart Travel to achieve this recognition these docu- ments must meet or exceed rigorous Nearly everyone has had the oppor- • Announce yourself to let fellow quality and presentation standards. tunity to travel along a park or greenway trail users know that you're ap- trail. For some,trails offer an easygoing proaching walk with the dog,for others,trails pres- ICE - In Case of ent the challenge of an exhilarating bike Slower trail users should keep right,faster users Emergency Phone ride,an should pass on the left invitation Numbers to explore Bicyclists should nature,or slow down when ap- ICE (in care of '� emergency)is catching onl a means of proaching fellow trail ICE is a very simple, travel. users yet important method Trails ,` Bicyclists should of contact for you or a have as always yield the right of loved one in case of an emergency. many dif- way to pedestrians The idea is that you store the word ferent uses "ICE"in your mobile phone address as they do users,and not everyone moves No matter the pace,the city's nine book,and enter the number of the per- at the same speed. Fast-moving bicyclists miles of trails offer great opportunities son you would want to be contacted"In and joggers can startle more leisurely trail for everyone.Happy trails to you! Case of Emergency." users, so it's important to be courteous and follow these simple guidelines when In an emergency situation,emer- sharing the trail: gency services personnel and hospital staff would then be able to quickly contact your next of kin by simply dialing the number programmed under"ICE." April 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 5 City of Tigard Plan Ahead! Summer is a Great Time to Volunteer! Despite the rainy weather April is not too soon to begin thinking about your summer plans. Many Tigard area residents and community organiza- ONGOING tions decide that they want to OPPORTUNITIES volunteer during this season. There are several advan- Are You Looking f o r Adopt a Path, Stream or tages for both individuals and organizations in getting an a Summer Project? Street • • early start on their summer Individuals and organizations are Parks Gardeners volunteer activities. invited to participate in the following College and high school volunteer opportunities this summer: ContactCarla ,, students serve a variety of :: paid and unpaid summer in- Allstate carla(&tigard-or.gov ternships at local businesses, Festival of non-profit organizations Balloons Library Opportunities: and government agencies. in Tigard Shelving, children's summer reading These internships provide program, and movie/music sorters. (June 5-�7� Teens are encouraged to apply. opportunities to exercise 9 pp Y• skills,develop professional Contact Shauna Parini: contacts,and make real con- 503-612-S204 oravzvavtigardballoon.org Contact Trish Stormont: tributions. Organizations that 503-718-2516 provide attractive internships tnsb@tigard-orgov often receive more student National Night Out' applications that they can Tuesday, August place.Early summer intern Contactfim Wolf. Matching volunteer and staff sum- preparations are more likely 0or mer schedules can be challenging. Staff to pay off. 27047@tigard-or.govneed to plan for volunteer orientations Summer is a busy time and ongoing volunteer supervision as for many organizations' well as providing workspaces and sup- members so community DARE Summer Camps: plies.Staff are better prepared for suc- projects have to be scheduled June 18-22, June 25-29,July 9-13, cessful volunteer involvement when they well in advance to maximize July 23-27 and July 30-August 3 have advance notice. volunteer involvement. Contact Sheryl Huiras: If you would like to 503-718-2578 or Calling All Volunteers! recruit community organiza- 19104@tigard-orgov For more information about volun- teering,contact Bob Roth,Tigard's Vol- tions such as churches or service organizations for your unteer Specialist at 503-718-2402 or bob@ projects,contact them soon tigard-orgov.Also,a current listing of local before they make other summer commitments and become unavailable. volunteer opportunities may be accessed at www..tigard-orgov/community/volunteer obis. Celebrate April as National Volunteer Month! Volunteers contribute their skills and time to local schools,churches and community organizations throughout the year.Individuals and families from many different backgrounds decide to be- come involved. Since April is National Volunteer month take an opportunity to recognize and thank these volunteers who give so much.Please contact Bob Roth,Volunteer Program Development Specialist,at 503-718-2402 or bob@tigard-orgov for more information about local volunteer opportunities. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Help Create the Future City Selects Designer for Downtown Park and Get ready for the Comprehensive Plaza Plan Update! The updated Comprehen- A selection team of citizens and within larger developed areas. The firm sive Plan will serve as Tigard's"blueprint" staff has selected Walker Macy,a Portland has broad design experience including for the future. From services and public landscape architecture firm to work on Orenco Station in Hillsboro,the Bel- facilities,to housing,economic devel- thedesign of the City's first public plaza mont Dairy project,the Vietnam Veter- opment and land use,the Plan defines in Downtown and the adjoining 22 acre ans Memorial at Washington Park,the Tigard's future. Fanno Creek Park! Oregon State Capitol Grounds,and the To start,check out Tigard 2007. new campus for the Legacy Salmon Creek This report documents Tigard today as The firm has extensive experience p g Y in park and plaza design,and has de- Hospital in Vancouver. our starting line:it establishes the factual signed many key public spaces in Oregon The master plan for Fanno Creek basis that the community will use to including Riverfront Commemorative Park from Hall Blvd. to Main St. (23 develop updated Plan policies and will Park in Corvallis,South Waterfront Park acres) and an adjoining public plaza will help us measure progress.You can view in Portland,the recent PSU Urban Plaza be developed with assistance from a citi- the document on the City's web site (www.. in Portland,and is developing the South zen-based Steering Committee. The time- figard-or.gov/cio–hal`l/departments/c`d/long-- Waterfront Greenway Plan for Port- line for the Park calls for completion of range--planning/comprehensive.plan.asp) or land. The firm demonstrated depth and a master plan in 2007,final construction view a hard copy at the Permit Center or experience in all areas relevant to Tigard's drawings in 2008,and start of construc- Library. CDs or reports also are available design challenges;ecological restoration, tion in the summer of 2008. The Plaza for purchase. urban design and redevelopment,and will be built at a later time pending the What's Next? public plazas. City's ability to acquire a site and in coor- Help create the future!Beginning this Because Tigard's public plaza will dination with other Downtown projects. spring, the community and the Planning interface with the rest of Downtown,an Stay tuned to this newsletter and Commission will draft goals,policies and understanding of how adjoining buildings the City's web site www.tigard-orgov for an action measures based on the communi- and the street should physically relate to upcoming schedule. For information, ty's values,identified through Tigard Be- the plaza is important. Walker Macy,a contact Phil Nachbar,Senior Planner/ yond Tomorrow and community surveys. 40 person firm,has experience designing Downtown Development at 503-718- Help us move from policy to action by parks and open spaces that are located 2557 or_pbil@tigard-or.gov. attending one of these Open Houses or joining an interest group. Open House Dates Spend a few minutes or an hour exploring the Comprehensive Plan and your city: • Wednesday,April 18,6-8 p.m., Library Community Room • Saturday,April 21, 1-4 p.m., Library Community Room ,. More Information is Available! — Join our NewsList for regular meet- +►r w` ing and project updates! All you have to do is send an email to Tigard2027@ tigard-orgov,or contact Darren Wyss at 503-718-2442. Riverfront Commemorative Park in Corvallis April 2007 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR ' 503-639-4171 PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER Washington County Cooperative Library Services presents... A National Library Week Celebration April 14 - 22, 2007 C • e � o1Ces For more information and Life, legends, history, and folk to see the entire countywide tales come alive through the Schedule of Events,visit magic of storytelling. www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us April 14: Storytelling Festival Kick-Off Tigard Public Library, 1 :00 — 3:00 p.m. Featured Storytellers: Will Hornyak, Lynne Duddy & Lawrence Howard, Penny Walter and John Dashney Forfurther information,ca11503-63911171 or visit the cdty'r web site at xww.tigard-orgov