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Cityscape 2009-11 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (11TYSCAPE. Mayor's Corner Burnham Street Improvements are Moving Forward! Burnham Street Breaks Ground Burnham Street improvements At last! Construction has begun! kicked off with a groundbreaking _ Back in 2002,the Downtown Task ceremony on October 20! For North s wa years planning has been underway \F�c o0 Force was created to explore to CO, p y to rebuild this keroute connecting I? y �F� take advantage of plans for a Commuter 10 y�o 09 residents with the downtown 5 R r < Rail Line through downtown.In time, �� sT/ between Hall Blvd.and Main Street. the Task Force expanded its focus to improving downtown as a whole.Four Over the past two years,the city °'�� •• years of workshops,design workshops has been acquiring the necessary ! .• and public hearings led to a Downtown right-of-way,pooling the required Improvement Plan that formed the basis funds and gathering public input. P5 m J for the Urban Renewal District created The Burnham Street project will = in 2006. be funded from state gasoline tax, The Plan outlined a green, transportation impact fees,and some pedestrian-friendly street showcasing urban renewal funds. Tigard's vision of its downtown as a Project Schedule as well as new street lights and landscaped vibrant urban village close to amenities Construction began in October gateways. These enhancements will draw and transportation. and completion is anticipated in late residents and visitors into the downtown. However,funding this project 2010. Access to area businesses will be The Burnham Street project will also: presented many hurdles.We debated maintained throughout construction. whether to build in phases or scale-back The city will notify area businesses and *` Spur future development in the Downtown; plans.Fortune smiled upon us in the property owners in advance about lane form of construction bids that were closures,detours and other temporary Connect Ash Street to the Commuter well-below what we expected.I'm happy disruptions. Rail Park&Ride;and improve a to say that we will be able to construct a segment of Ash Street that adjoins new Burnham Street as envisioned in the Heading Downtown. Burnham; Go to wwwtigard-orgov/burnham and Downtown Improvement Plan. watch for potential traffic advisories. *` Improve access to the Fanno Creek This is just the first in a series of Park and trail system; planned projects (Main Street Green Street, Project Design * Open new development sites for a publicpla�a known as The Heart of Tigard, This will be Tigard's first"Green jobs,housing and other new uses. and improvements to Fanno Creek Park) that Streets"project. These are developments over the next few years will transform that use environmentally-sound practices Learn More downtown. to protect streams and wildlife habitat. For more information,go to www. One green amenity is the use of tigard-orgov/burnham or contact Project stormwater treatment planters. Other Manager Kim McMillan,P.E.,at 503-718- .�• improvements include widening the 2642 or kim@tigard-orgov. Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor roadway and adding on-street parking, TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY WEBB, NICK WILSON ACity of Tigard Safe and Scenic: Fanno Creek Boardwalk and Bridge Pedestrians will have one less gap to navigate along the Fanno Creek Trail starting in February,2010. This project is part of the city's ongoing effort to complete the Fanno Creek Trail system. The new trail section promotes public safety through off-street pathways while ensuring RAISED habitat-friendly development. BOARDWALK The crosswalk project across Hall Blvd.includes a pedestrian-activated signalized crosswalk and solar- powered flashing beacons. The crossing connects a portion of the Fanno Creek Trail between City Hall and the Tigard Public Library. C' 1 The pedestrian bridge crossing has been named "Woodruff Bridge"in honor of Tom Woodruff who served on the Tigard City Council from February,2004 .• to December,2008. The bridge is a fitting tribute to Councilor Woodruff who was committed to connecting citizens with local government. These improvements are funded through The new trail section will start at the end of the library path and Washington County's MSTIP3 Bike/Pedestrian Fund span Fanno Creel( via a new timber bridge. An elevated timber as well as local dollars. boardwalk will connect the bridge to Hall Blvd.through the natural If you have questions about this project,contact area. From there,a new sidewall< will lead north towards City Vannie Nguyen at 503-718-2460 or vannie@tigard-orgov. Hall where it will connect to a new pedestrian-activated signalized Additional construction information can be found online crosswalk. at www..tigard-orgov/construction. Planning for Future Streets in Downtown The Tigard Downtown map showing recommended development occurs.The plan Improvement Plan identified locations for street and will eventually be integrated lack of connectivity as one pedestrian/bicycle pathways in the citywide Transportation of the major constraints in within the Downtown Urban System Plan after Planning _ the development of a new Renewal District.The plan will Commission and City Council downtown,especially barriers also include proposed street hearings. which impede pedestrian, cross-sections addressing lane To see the draft documents bicycle,and vehicle circulation. width, sidewalks,on-street and map with the potential street Citizens,staff and consultants parking,bicycle lanes and network,visit the website at have been working to address planting strips.The plan will www tigard-orgov/CirculationPlan these obstacles by developing be used to assess how the new or contact Project Manager a Circulation Plan for future transportation network will affect Sean Farrelly at 503-718-2420 or _ streets and pedestrian/bicycle the value of the properties in the sean@tigard-or.gov. connections in downtown Urban Renewal District. _ Tigard. New streets and connections When complete,the are proposed to be implemented Circulation Plan will include a over the next 50 years as new Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Fall Back & Lights On IL Be a Big Deal! Daylight-saving time is back. Remember Think you need to be a big to turn back your clocks one hour on Sunday, wheel to make a difference? Not November 1 at 2 a.m. That means it's time to true! The following Neighborhood 1ibring out the flashlights and reflective tape fora Areas still need steering committeesafer evening stroll through your neighborhood. ' members to become active. It would be an easy way for you to make your I Look at Me! neighborhood a better place: Drivers are more likely to see walkers and runners who are distinguished by ' ' AREA 1—needs two more Sheer number or reflective clothing and lighting. If you have a unique or clever members to become active safety tip to share,log onto your neighborhood page and add your suggestion. ' AREA 5—needs three members AREA 8—needs three members AREA 13—needs three members Painting Curbs Crime Doesn't Pay The Steering Committee for each Whoa partner!Before you reach neighborhood area works as a group Make it difficult for criminals to take to other input on ideas and proposals for that can of yellow paint for the curb g P p P advantage of that extra hour of dark. for neighborhood beautification/ in front of your house—remember g Take a stand against crime and work with clean-up activities neighborhood that one mans safety feature is another your neighbors to become involved in a P g man's eyesore. Before you become theevents,and neighborhood Neighborhood Watch.If you're interested, im rovements at one annual meeting neighborhood Rembrandt,give Mike P g contact the Tigard Police Crime Prevention McCarthy in Engineering a call at each year. Officer at 503-718-2561. 503-718-2462. If there's a safety reason The Steering Committees also for painting,the city will do the work. serve as a conduit for residents to Save yourself the headache of removal or raise issues or concerns with the fines—you'll be glad you did. �� ry city. Steering Committees need four members to be considered active and _ take advantage of funding set aside Fall Recipes & Garage Sales +' for neighborhood projects. November is the time to gear up for 1 INTERESTED. Check out family visits and holiday dinners. Want to N e V I b o o o� �o c I�s. the information and download add something different to this year's feast? -F, !r s of G! Feakher an application at zvavay.tigard-orgov/ Log onto your neighborhood web page and post your favorite recipe. Know a neighbor Area 9 is home to Cook Park and neighborhood or contact Joanne who will be apart from their family this Area 2 enjoys Summerlake Park,which Bengtson at 503-718-2476 or year? Why not include them in your family both contain wildlife-rich wetlands. Joanne@tigard-orgov. gathering or deliver a meal to them? November is a great time to view Need extra seating,rollaway sleepers Sandhill cranes,Downy woodpeckers .� or just trying to make room in the garage and Great Blue herons. Join up with friends and neighbors and visit these for the car this winter? Contact your web administrator to post garage sales or"for local wildlife reserves in our own back sale"items on your neighborhood page. yard.While you're there,bring a lunch and let the kids burn some energy on To find the web page for your area,log the park's playground,soccer fields 1 onto www.tigard-or.gov/neigbborbood. and pedestrian trails. November2009 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page ACity of Tigard Keep Your Trees Safe Free Naturescaping Classes Winter is fast approaching and with it Let us show you how to create Naturescaping Site Planning comes the type of wet and stormy weather an environmentally-friendly outdoor SATURDAYS DECEMBER 5 that can cause trees to become hazardous. Before the worst of the weather arrives, space.Registration is required. Register 9 A.M.TO 1 P.M. (register by 12/4/09) take a look at the trees on your property by phone at 503-935-5383 or online PREREQUISITE:Naturescaping Basic to see if there are potential hazards. The at httpr//emswed.org/workshops-events. Workshop following is a checklist adapted from the Classes will be held at the Tigard Public Map your International Society of Arboriculture for Works Building Auditorium (8777 SW property,assess identifying tree hazards. Burnham Street,Tigard). your garden style Consider these questions: Naturescaping Basic Workshop and needs,do SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 7 some`garden • Are there large dead branches in the dreaming and tree?Are there detached branches A.M.To 1 P.M. (register by 11/6/09) work on a hanging in the tree? Learn how to use native plantings, landscape design • Does the tree have cavities or rotten natural landscapes and water-wise scenario. wood along the trunk or in major gardening practices to create an easy-to- branches? maintain outdoor space that requires less The Naturescaping for Clean Rivers workshops • Are mushrooms resent at the base water and fewer chemicals. Class includes are sponsored by the Partners for Clean Water p a field trip to see naturescaping in action. and the City of Tigard. of the tree? • Are there cracks or splits in the trunk? • Have any branches fallen from the Greenway Trail Count and Survey tree?Have adjacent trees fallen over Nearly 500 survey forms were About three-fourths of people are or died? collected at using the trails • Has the trunk developed a strong various points for recreational lean? along the Fanno purposes and • Have the roots been broken off, Creek trail '' one-fourth for injured,or damaged by lowering system,as part "-" commuting to the soil level,installing pavement, of the National = work or running repairing sidewalks,or digging Count/Survey errands. trenches? Days. This Tigard's first- • Has the site recently been changed by project was ever trail count/ construction,raising the soil level,or funded by a grant survey was made installing lawns? from the Oregon possible through Department of Trail users take survey during National Count/Survey Days the service • Have the leaves prematurely Transportation. of dedicated community volunteers. developed an unusual color or size? Metro is in the process of tabulating This highly motivated and enthusiastic • Has the tree been topped or heavily and analyzing all the data collected group includes Carl Anderson,Brigitte pruned? by regional participants for use in Partington,John Donnelson,Bob Contact an ISA Certified Arborist developing trends,and more importantly, Vinatieri,Elita Rausch,Mark McGregor, if you answered"yes"to any of these to pursue grant funding opportunities Linette Coppola,Connie Ledbetter, questions or if you would like a more to help pay for improvements to the Kim Stice,Frank Kruse,Paul and thorough assessment of your trees.To find greenway trail system. Thomas Marciano,Dave McQuery, a Certified Arborist in our area visitFrank Kruse John Bucsek Eric Tigard will use the data in � www.pnwisa.org or call 503-874-8263. developing a Tigard Greenway Trail Lindstrom,Steve Wolcott,Nancy Lof, To learn more about Tigard's tree System Master Plan. Rough data Greer Gaston,Everett Smail,Carl removal requirements,contact Todd shows that walkers account for almost Switzer,Valerie Garst,Zondra Hanni, Prager,City Arborist,at 503-718-2700 or two-thirds of weekday trail use,while and the 20 participating members todd@tigard-orgov. weekend trail use is almost evenly of the Mary Woodward Elementary divided between walkers and cyclists. Ambassador Group. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter rphelf Limfe ; Teenhograms News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Teen Card Sharks Friday, November 6, 530-730.p.m. Featuring... Guitarist Dorian Michael Conference Zoom Wednesday,November 18 Come all yc card enthusiasts- 7-8 Yu Gi Oh,Magic or others—spend an Community Room k evening at the library playing cards and Enjoy an evening of"contemporary traditional"fingerstyle munching goldfish. acoustic instrumental guitar music. Dorian states that,"Some music makes you feel, some makes you think and some music is Teen Wolves Game fest just for the fun of it.I try to get to all those places in the space of a performance." Thursday, November 19, 5-7.p.m. Community Zoom Celebrate the release of the Holocaust Remembrance : A Gathering of the Ages New Moon movie with a howling Tuesday,November 17,7-9 p.m. Friday,November 13,3-5 p.m. good game or two.We'll have all Community Room,Teen&Adult Community Room the usual fun and games,plus extra On the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht, Some local teens had a brilliant idea:Why furry activities.Make yourself a local Holocaust survivors will talk about not offer different generations a chance to pair of werewolf paws! Play the werewolf game! their experiences in Eastern Europe during mingle and play at the library?Grab your World War II. parents,grandparents, siblings or just bring yourself. Enjoy an afternoon of swing Knitting Group dance music,gaming,snacks,crafts,board Saturdays,November 7&21,10-11:30 a.m. : games,bingo and Wu bowling.Make a card Houghton Room or gift for a loved one! Dust off that project you can't seem A Movie with Margaret to finish or bring the materials to start Sunday,November 8,1:30-3:30 p.m. something new. Learn how to get started Presto the Magician Community Room or share your knitting and/or crochet Tuesday,November 3,7-8 p.m. knowledge with others. Needleworkers of Community Room,All Ages Join Library �y all skill levels are welcome. Get set for some amazing fun Director Margaret V that will keep Barnes fora matinee showing you laughing as Whodunit: Presto performs starring a 1942 musical The Burning of Oregon's impossible (and starring Bing Capitol in 1935 educational!) Crosby,Fred p Astaire and Thursday,November 5,7-8:30 p.m. magic tricks with lots of audience Marjorie Reynolds. Community Room ; At an inn only open on holidays,a crooner During the Great Depression, participation. IWI and a hoofer vie for the affections of a Oregon's Capitol suddenly burned beautiful up-and-coming performer. to the ground on a beautiful spring day.Thousands watched as it went up in smoke.Investigators Mega Craft Workshop later uncovered several important All Ages,Saturday,November 28,1:30-3:30 p.m.,Community Room clues to the fire's cause that may All ages (adults too!) are invited to create jewelry,cards, snowflakes and much,much surprise you. more. Make a present for yourself or someone you know. November2009 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard Residents Make a Difference We're Almost There! Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recruiting Budget Committee Tigard's first Urban Forestry Master Seeks Members Members Plan will be considered for adoption by Are you a Tigard area resident The city is looking for three Tigard City Council on Tuesday,November 10 interested in parks,green spaces and residents to serve on the Budget at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., recreation in the city? Committee.The Budget Committee Tigard.Public comment will be taken at deliberates on the Proposed Budget and this meeting. The Parks and Recreation Advisory sends the Approved Budget to the City Board(PRAB) studies and makes The Plan is available online at Council for adoption. recommendations to the City Council on The committee membership includes www.tigard-orgov/masterplan or for a hard land acquisition and park and recreation City Council,including the Mayor,and copy contact Arborist Todd Prager at related issues.The PRAB meets on the Ciequal number of appointed members 503-718-2700 or todd@tigard-orgov. third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.in an If you can't attend the Tigard Public Works Building, who must be qualified voters of the city. y >>r the meeting but would f`W 8777 SW Burnham,Ti ard. For more information about this g like to voice your ideas vacancy and Budget Committee activities For more information contact Parks about the Plan,contact ` please contact Toby LaFrance,Financial and Facilities Manager Steve Martin at and Information Services Director at Marissa Daniels at 503-718-2583 or steve@tigard-orgov. to and-or. ov. 503-718-2428 or 503-718-2406 or tob y@ g g marissa@tigard-orgov. Apply Today: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a Citizen Committee Interest Application available online at www.tigard-orgov/volunteer or can be picked up at Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Application deadlines Thanksgiving Garbage are Wednesday,December 2 for PRAB vancancies and Friday,November 13 for the Collection Schedule Budget Committee vacancies. _ PRIDE DISPOSAL DOES NOT PROVIDE garbage collection on Thanksgiving. Customers whose regular Holiday Safety Tips pickup day falls on Thanksgiving, Thursday,November 26 or on Friday, Safety is a result of preparedness, Watch for anyone who may be November 27,will have their garbage not chance. Crime prevention should be following you.This can occur inside collected the day after their regularly- practiced throughout the year. as well as outside the store. scheduled pickup. Normal service will Crime Prevention Tips When Crime Prevention Tips @Home... resume the following Monday. Shopping... WASTE MANAGEMENT DOES PROVIDE �Ik After the holidays,don't Shop early to advertise gifts garbage collection on Thanksgiving. �Ik fts by the Service will be provided on your avoid darkness. boxes you leave curbside regularly-scheduled pickup day. Leave valuable for garbage recycling collection.Flatten and For questions regarding holiday items at home or ` trash pickup, lease contact our hauler: locked in your invert the boxes to make p p'p y trunk. Items — the plain sides visible. * Pride Disposal: 503-625-6177 left in plain sight Traveling during the # Waste Management: 503-249-8078 tempt would-be holidays? Consider using thieves to target a timer to activate your your vehicle. TV/radio and lighting to Shop with a friend whenever make it look like you're home. posssible. Report any suspicious activity to Walk briskly,confidently and directly police.The non-emergency telephone to your vehicle.Use the main aisles number is 503-629-0111. and do not cut between vehicles. Page www.tigard-orgov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter RULES of the ROAD: Keep Sidewalks Safe and Clear SHORTCUTS THAT CAN COST TIME—AND MONEY Now is the time to take stock of your walk—your sidewalk that is. Impatient drivers often take Cars are backed up over the shortcuts that save little time but crosswalk on the far side,but Blustery weather creates create hazards for other drivers, you'd rather not sit through sidewalks that aren't exactly passengers,pedestrians,bicyclists or another cycle of the light. So you pedestrian-friendly. Slippery leaves, themselves.These hasty maneuvers accelerate across the intersection, overgrown shrubbery and debris can can also result in traffic citations and gambling that the cars ahead create hazards for pedestrians. fines. Three common examples: will make room for you. But Residents are responsible for you lose and end up stuck in the maintaining the sidewalks adjacent ■ You're stuck in a line of cars at intersection,blockingcross traffic. a red light and plan to turn right to their property. Please rake fallen Instead of saving time,you've leaves,trim or tie back plants and at the intersection. A business gridlock and risked on the corner has a parking lot contributed to g sweep up garbage. Walliers,runners getting a citation for obstructing and bicyclists will appreciate your that connects to the desired cross traffic (base fine$145). street,so you cut across the lot efforts to keep city sidewalks in to save a few seconds. But there ■ It's raining hard as you enter a tip-top condition. are two problems: First,drivers supermarket parking lot,intending attempting this type of shortcut to buy a few items and hurry often cross parking lots too through the express checkout. A Year—Round Yard Chore quickly,endangering pedestrians The lot is two-thirds full,but and the occupants of other there's a vacant disabled-parking If you own a dog and you have a yard, vehicles. Second,most Oregon space near the door. You park in here's the one chore that doesn't take a cities,including Tigard,have an the striped unloading area that's break for the fall and winter season. ordinance that prohibits cutting part of one of these spaces,finish Dog waste is smelly and unsanitary across private property to avoid a your shopping and return to find a when left in the yard. Year-round scooping traffic control device ($295 base citation on your windshield with a after your pet is one of the kindest things fine). $360 base fine. you can do for your family,friends and ■ You're sitting in a line of cars at With each of these gambles, environment.Languishing in the yard,pet an intersection and the light turns any gains in time and convenience waste may cause illness in pets,children green. It's a busy afternoon and are more than offset by the risks and playing in the area and even the rest of the traffic inches forward. The potential fines. the family as parasites and disease are green light is already"stale"when tracked into a home on the bottom of you finally reach the intersection. BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN shoes. Further problems are created TIGARD MUNICIPAL CouRr when seasonal rains send waste particles 01 into streams and rivers as runoff and Burning Tips! contaminate local waterways with bacteria. It's an easy fix: Q Pick up after your November's cooler temperatures bring a fire hazard and can create serious pet using a rake,shovel or bag. ©Throw more opportunities to use the fireplace or indoor and outdoor air pollution pet waste into e garbage can. woodstove in your home. Be a considerate problems. neighbor and responsible homeowner by • Using a wood stove?Keep it well- It's the least popular part of owning considering these tips from the Oregon maintained.Follow manufacturer a dog,but your neighbors,pets and local Department of Environmental Quality guidelines. waterway will thank you. • Burn only wood.No garbage,plastics, • Have your chimney checked and rubber,paint or oil,briquettes,paper, cleaned at least once a year. etc.Burning these items releases harmful chemicals into the air. For more information about air quality ��� call 503-229-5359 or email airquality.info@ ■■■ • Don't"bed the fire down"for the deq.state.or.us. night. Holding a fire overnight is November2009 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Pagel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • City of Tigard P R S R T S T D • _ " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Correction! : Tigard,OR 97223 PAID • • � In the October issue,we inadvertently omitted : 503-639-4171 Portland,OR Matt Clemo and members of the Tigard Area Farmers' Permit No 2528 : Market from the Family Fest donor list. We apologize : : for the oversight and value the generous contributions these donors made to the City of Tigard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : POSTAL CUSTOMER Holiday Meal with all the Trimmings The Tigard Senior Center is hosting a FREE Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings on Thursday,November y 1 26 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the Tigard Senior Center(8815 SW O'Mara Street.) This event is sponsored by a number of Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,November 10, 17,24 community organizations and is @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) open to everyone in Tigard,not just seniors. All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are For more information,contact Jay Gilbertson,Loaves available online at wwsutigard-orgovl council or contact and Fishes/Tigard Senior Center Director at 503-620-4613 Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov. orjgilbertson@ffodx.org. We hope to see you there! Mark Your Calendar Helping to End Hunger Free Leaf Disposal & Food Drive in Tigard If you are struggling to make Area residents are encouraged to drop off leaves and donate ends meet,help r here. The Tigard non-perishable food items for local residents in need from 9 a.m. Covenant Church (TCC) has been to 3 p.m. on the following dates: named an agent of the Oregon Food Saturday, November 7 Saturday, December 5 Bank and provides emergency food supplies to Tigard (and Tualatin) Saturday, November 21 Saturday, December 12 residents at no cost. The TCC Emergency Food Pantry is a non- LJ The event will be held in the parking lot of the Public Works Building, profit 501(3)(C) Equal Opportunity 8777 SW Burnham Street,Tigard. Public Works crews prefer that leaves be Provider. loose or bagged in paper. The TCC Emergency Food Pantry ❑ A donation of two non-perishable food items is recommended.Donations is open every Tuesday and Thursday will be forwarded to needy Tigard area residents through Tigard's from 9 a.m, to 12 noon. TCC is St.Vincent de Paul food distribution facility. For more information,contact located at 11321 SW Naeve Street Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or rob@tigard-or.gov. at Pacific Hwy, (99W). If you have questions,call 503-639-3084. Remember... Looking for a warm meal? Public Works has a small supply of biodegradable plastic leaf bags that can TCC also offers a free community be yours in exchange for three non-perishable food items. Stop by the Public dinner on the last Thursday of every Works Building located at 8777 SW Burnham Street,Tigard. Offer good while month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. supplies last. Everyone is welcome!