Cityscape 2010-09 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner 6th Annual Family Fest—Celebrate With Us!
After considerable discussion and public Saturday,September 11 at ; 'Lim;aA
process,Tigard's City Council has decided Cook Park
to accept the Park and Recreation Board's City of Tigard on
recommendation to place a park land acquisition ' 4:30 p.m.Dish up real Texas Imilliest
bond measure on the ballot in November. Barbecue along with potato
This is not a case of"us"asking"you"for salad and baked beans.First
money.This is case of the Tigard community come,first served.
y g ty Saturday,September 18 at
deciding if it's a good idea to set aside up to 6 p.m. Save room for Ice Cream City Hall and Summerlake Park
$17M to buy land for future use as parks and (served until it's gone by the
Tigard Lions Club 9 a.m. (Registration begins at
public open space. g ). 8 a.m.) 5K Walk/Run takes off from
If it passes,it doesn't result in city 7 p.m. Concert by the Tualatin City Hall and ends at the finish
government getting a check for$17M and then Valley Community Band as a line in the church parking lot at
asking,"What shall we do with this?" What it salute to the troops! 11065 SW North Dakota Street.
does mean is that when we identify parcels of Dusk:Let the Fireworks begin!g Following the race,join us for a
land that fit the vision defined in our citizen- Celebrate Tigard's 49th birthday. hearty breakfast.Free shuttle rides
approved Parks Master Plan (and we already have take you back to City Hall.
several parcels in mind)we have permission to Friday,September 17 at the Library
sell bonds up to$17M to raise money to buy the 6-8 p.m.Research your roots with 11 a.m. (Registration begins at
land. 10 a.m.) All new Pet Parade at
help from our genealogy experts Summerlake Dog Park(11450
The measure calls for at least 80 percent of (Library Technology Room) Sur Werlake Dr.) Enter your
the money to go solely for land purchase,and *c
u to 20 percent to do improvements to that 6:30-7:30p m. Family Celebrations cat dog,guinea pig, goldfish!
Around the World,an evening for the Celebrity judges will award
(or existing)park property to make it usable as whole family(Library Community prizes;Davidson's Restaurant will
public parks or for restoration. Room.)Activities include crafting provide pet treats.Enjoy musical
The reason for the timing is crucial.Land pencil toppers,making a Japanese entertainment by Dick Saunders'
will likely never again be as inexpensive as it origami star lantern or a German Petropolitan Ja.Z.Z Band.
is right now. If we wait for the economy to tree ornament.
improve,land prices will rise and we will lose any So come one,come all and help us celebrate our Tigard families!
advantage. An improved economy also means
increased new development,and the open land
that exists today may be lost forever.If we fail Welcome Home to the Troops: Saturday, September 11
to do this now,we will likely never have the Line the parade route to cheer on our Hometown Heros!
opportunity again.
Enjoy the"Home Again Parade"honoring the soldiers of the Tigard-based
National Guard 41st Brigade Combat Team Headquarters. The parade begins at
9 a.m.at City Hall,travels down Hall Boulevard and will end at Cook Park.
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor Everyone is welcome!
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY WEBB, NICK WILSON
City of Tigard
Voters Decide on November 4 Library Levy Renewal on
November Ballot
With passage of the Park Bond Measure#34-181, Measure 34-180: A levy to maintain
the City of Tigard would have the money to acquire services for public libraries throughout
and preserve open space, natural areas,and wildlife *#4e Washington County
habitat;improve parks and open spaces,preserve
clean water by acquiring lands near rivers,creeks 0 IT E Who does this levy affect?
and streams throughout Tigard. Anyone who lives in Washington
The$17 million general obligation bond measure would allow for the implementation of a County.It would fund libraries that
portion of the Tigard Park System Master Plan.All spending from this measure would be are members of Washington County
subject to oversight by the Tigard Park and Recreation Board and audits within the city's Cooperative Library Services,including
yearly audit to ensure that all funds are spent efficiently and appropriately in a balanced the Tigard Public Library. Eighty percent
manner. of levy funds would be distributed to
Here's what you can expect to see on the ballot: 12 member libraries for operational costs.
What would renewal of this levy do?
Measure No. 34-181 Continue support for countywide
public library services such as reading
BOND TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACES, PROTECT CLEAN WATER, programs for children,purchasing books,
IMPROVE PARKLANDS. and providing information and resources
QUESTION: for job-seekers.These public libraries
continue to respond to increased use
Shall City Issue$17 Million General Obligation Bonds to Acquire, Preserve and Protect from residents.
Open Spaces,Water Quality, Habitat,and Parks? Over the last two years,checkouts
If the Bonds are approved,they will be payable from taxes on property or property increased 32 percent and library visitors
ownership that are not subject to the limits of Sections 11 and 11 b,Article XI of the increased 22 percent.The levy would also
Oregon Constitution. support central and outreach services that
link libraries together, such as daily book
SUMMARY: deliveries to fill patrons requests and
If approved,this measure would authorize the City of Tigard to sell up to$17 million in maintaining the shared library catalog.
bonds for land acquisition, restoration,capital construction and improvements allocated
as follows:
How would this levy affect taxes?
It would be a five-year levy to replace
0 80%or more to acquire land to preserve open space,parklands,and wildlife M the current four-year levy that will
habitat,protect streams for improved local water quality to benefit fish and wildlife, expire in June 2011.This measure would
0 20%or less to create and improve community parks, recreational areas and trails, provide funding from July 2011 through
and June 2016. The 17¢rate per$1,000 of
• Up to 10%of the total for downtown park land. assessed value would remain unchanged
from the current rate.
This investment is for the benefit of current and future generations. Owners of a home with an average
The Parks and Recreation Board would provide oversight;spending would be audited in assessed value of $215,089 (not market
the City's yearly audit. value)would pay about$37 in 2011-2012.
Taxes in future years would depend upon
Bonds would mature in 21 years or less from issuance and may be issued in one or A changes in assessed value.
more series.The estimated additional annual cost to property owners would be$0.29 per
$1,000 of assessed valuation. For a home with the median assessed value of$207,000, Where can you get more information?
the City estimates that the additional monthly cost would be about$4.99 per month,or Log onto www.WCCLS.org/levy or
$60 per year. call 503-846-3222.
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Ask the City Staff Tigard's Drinking Water Dilemma:
Stop by the Tigard Area Farmers The Price of Ownership
Market on Sunday,September 19, Tigard and Lake Oswego will join These requirements mean that any
between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.,where forces to upgrade and expand Lake postponement of rate increases will
staff members from Public Works and Oswego's existing water facilities to serve result in delaying the joint water supply
Community Development will customers in both communities. After project. Tigard's contract with Portland,
be available to chat about the Lake searching for more than a decade,Tigard set to expire in 2016,will need to be
Oswego •Tigard Water Partnership, will finally own a share of a drinking renewed—at a premium.
future plans for Downtown Tigard,and water supply. And customers will save an
Pacific Hwy/99W updates. estimated$2.5 million per year over other The Silver Lining
Friendly staff at the city booth can supply options. While the rate increases may seem
help you catch up on what's happening But the partnership plan comes at Painful,there's a bit of good news.
in Tigard.Your questions and commentsInterest rates on highly-rated municipal
are welcome.The Farmers Market is a cost. In order to build the necessary bonds are very favorable. Construction
water system improvements by 2016 bids are also competitive,as contractors
located at 11831 SW Pacific Hwy near (when Tigard' current supply contract with the
the intersection of Hwy 217 and Pacific City of Portland expires,) customers in the sharpen their pencils to stay business.
Hwy/99W. Tigard Water Service Area(Tigard,King By breaking ground on the partnership
City,Durham, and Tigard Water District)will Project now,we stand to save some
money.
see their water rates double over the next
three years. Delivery Cost Remains Less Than a
follow the TigardTigard's Share of the Project Costs Penny Per Gallon
Tigard's current water rate for a
IokeMore than$100 million will be typical household is$28 per month.We
Ifinanced through the sale of water understand current economic conditions
, III revenue bonds to be repaid over 20 are challenging for local families and
years. However,water rates must rise
business.The city recognizes that
fdabookafflIfigAdpolice immediately. Why?Blame it on the raising rates to this extent in the current
topsy-turvy world of municipal bond economic climate is difficult for our
markets. customers. However,these increases will
In the early stages of the current allow Tigard water customers to own a
economic downturn,bond holders source of water,and the Tigard•Lake
Don't Flush Those Old stopped lending to cities altogether. Oswego Water Partnership will save
Meds! When credit markets resumed,bond customers millions of dollars over other
On Saturday, September 25,the holders were more cautious than ever. ownership options.We think that this is a
Tigard Police are partnering with the That extra caution means municipal good investment.
Drug Enforcement Administration to borrowers like us,have higher initial By 2016,more than 57,000 residents
conduct a"Pharmaceutical Drug Take- costs than previously because we are now of the Water Service Area will be
Back Day." required to: receiving high-quality drinking water
Bring expired,unused and unwanted 6 Set aside a reserve equal to one full from the Clackamas River. Tigard will
pharmaceutical drugs to the drop-off site year of debt service (principal and no longer be reliant on Portland for this
located in the parking lot at Tigard City interest)payments. essential service.
Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) between ♦ Collect more revenues than needed to For more information,visit the Lake
10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Materials will be pay ongoing costs plus debt service, Oswego •Tigard Water Partnership web
destroyed at a secure destruction site at assuring bond holders of adequate page at www.lotigardwater.org.
the end of the event. "coverage."
Learn more about this effort to ♦ Adopt rate increases necessary to Lake Oswego •Tigard
reduce the illegal use of prescription repay the debt before bonds are Water Partnership
drugs at www.tigard-orgov/police or call issued.
503-718-2561.
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City of Tigard
RULES of the ROAD: FLASHING YELLOW LIGHTS
Most drivers know that a solid may be leaving or arriving at school, with a flashing yellow arrow can turn
yellow light at an intersection means triggering a 20-mph speed limit. But cautiously after yielding to oncoming
"stop,"since their right-of-way is about traffic engineers are now using flashing traffic. These lights are very effective
to be terminated by a red light. If the yellow lights in useful ways that may at improving traffic flow
vehicle can't stop"in safety,"the driver not be so familiar to drivers. Two In sum: drivers must stop for
"may drive cautiously through the examples: solid yellow lights,but not flashing
intersection"under Oregon law. 1.Flashingyellow lights at marked yellow lights. A flashing yellow light
Flashing yellow lights are less crosswalks. Drivers may proceed with requires drivers to yield to pedestrians
familiar and some drivers are confused caution when these lights are flashing, or other vehicles that have the right-
about how they should respond to but they're not required to stop unless of-way. Caution may also require
them. The general rule,whether a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk. slower speeds,even outside school
the flashing yellow light is part of a Even if a pedestrian is still on the curb zones. Beyond that,drivers should
standard traffic signal or attached to a or sidewalk and hasn't entered the avoid tunnel vision and scan the area
sign,is simple:a"driver may proceed crosswalk,the most cautious approach for potential hazards as they approach
through the intersection or past the is to slow down or even stop until the a flashing light.
signal only with caution." pedestrian's intentions are clear.
The flashing yellow lights attached 2.Flashingyellow arrows on signals BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. OIBRIEN
to school-zone signs have become very for turn lanes. At many intersections, TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
common recently. When activated, these arrows are appearing during part
these lights indicate that children of a light's usual cycle. Drivers faced
Celebrate at the Apple Harvest Court Fines?
Capture the flavor of times gone by You Can Pay Online... Back to School for
during the Tigard Historical Association's Avoid a mad-dash to the Tigard-Tualatin Kids!
Apple Harvest Festival at the John Tigard court office on your lunch hour
House Museum (located at 103rd and by paying Tigard Municipal * Wednesday,September 8,2010
Canterbury in Tigard). Court traffic and parking fines First day for grades K-6,9
via the internet. Access this * Thursday,September 9,2010
The Event is Free! service at wwwtigard-orgov/ticket First day for grades 7-8,and
Saturday, October 2 I Noon to 4 p.m. where you can make payments 10-12
any time of day, seven days a Download this year's school
Pare an apple using an 1884 cast iron week. Since the program began calendar at http://tiny.cc/5yuby
parer or take a turn at cranking the apple press in April 2010,customers have
to really appreciate modern technology!Nancy used the system to make over
and Rob Downie will perform period music 415 online payments.
and recite anecdotes about history and culture
of the times.
Children will have funla n old- TriMet Fare Increase
p g oStarting September 1'most
fashioned games like"shooting marbles,"
balancing on stilts or completing atake-home TriMet fares will increase 5 cents
craft project.Bring the entire family to this to cover the increasing cost of
free event! doing business.The last fare
increase was in September,2008.
If you have questions,contact Mary There will be no increase for the
Feller,Tigard Historical Association President 1-Day Pass or Youth/Student
at Mary.Feller@veri.Zon.net. tickets and passes.
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Web Administrator Needed WELCOME ABOARD!
Are you a resident of show you cool tools for managing Area 11—Web Administrator
neighborhood Area 12? This is the a site that empowers residents to Jeff Pezzotti has a new partner
beautiful area of town make connections on in posting! Please welcome Jane
located south of Gaarde issues that affect the Davies to the
Street,north of Beef HF-LF
neighborhood. Serving neighborhood
Bend Road,west of as a web administrator team.Jane is
Pacific Hwy and east of is a great way to get an energetic
133rd Avenue. involved and informed grandma to Jack,
Focal points include Alberta without a lot of meetings Finn and Lula
P and active in the
Rider Elementaryand the newest and demands on your time.
annual Holiday
recreational gem known as Price Park. So if you or a neighbor(or Tree Lighting
If Area 12 is your home and both!) are looking for a fun and easy Ceremony in
you're looking for a fun way to way to connect and know all things downtown
connect with the city and your Tigard,this is the volunteer position Tigard.
neighborhood,why not serve as for you! Contact Joanne at 503-718- Also teaming up to share
your area web administrator? We'll 2476 or,joanne@tigard-orgov for more
neighborhood dispatches is Cook
information.
Park's new co-administrator,Derek
Randall! Derek teams with Carol
A Resource for Everyone Reichert to keep the Cook Park
September in Tigard means warm * Reduce water on trees, shrubs,and area residents in-the-know on topics
days,cool nights...and garden clean up vines east of Cascades to harden that matter to area residents..
according to the Oregon State University them off for winter. If you live in one of these
Extension Service! * Optimal time for establishing a super suburbs,you can reach your
Whether you're looking for new lawn is August through mid- dynamic team on the web:
information about family&community September. ✓ www.tigardareall.blogipot.com
development,gardening or watersheds * Aerate lawns.In the Willamette ✓ www.cookparkneighborhood.blogspot.com
and environment,you'll find help at Valley its best to stop irrigating your
htip://extension.oregonstate.edu. lawn after Labor Day to suppress
September Suggestions: European crane fly populations.
* Protect tomatoes and/or pick green * Fall planting of trees,shrubs and Watch the Progress
tomatoes and ripen indoors if frost perennials can encourage healthy Have you logged onto
threatens. root growth over the winter. Neighborhood Area 3 or Area 5? These
outstanding
September is National Preparedness Month! neighborhood
Sponsored by FEMNs Ready concrete action toward emergency sites have the
Campaign,National Preparedness preparedness. inside track on
Month is designed to encourage construction
� e g Contact Mike Lueck,Tigard's ress alon
Americans to take simple steps to Emergency Services Coordinator at Pro g g
prepare for emergencies at home,at the mikel@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2593 for Pacific Highway/
office,and in the community. 99W Visit www.tigard-area3.blogspot.com
more information or visit
or wwzv tigardarea5.blogspot.com to view
This year the focus is on encourag- www.tigard-orgov/prepared for helpful
ing residents to work together to take hints on self-and family-preparedness.
photos,project schedules and more.
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ACity of Tigard
Another Successful DARE to pacific Hwy/99W Construction Update
be GREAT Summer It's hard to
This summer,the Tigard Police believe it's been
Department sponsored six weeks of free only four months
DARE to be GREAT Summer Camp for since construction
students between 4'and 7'grades. Camp work began at the
gives students something to do while Pacific Hwy/99W
school's out and reinforces the concepts of intersections at
staying drug,violence and gang-free while Hall Boulevard
offering positive activities that enhance and Greenburg
children's self-esteem.Activities focus on Road/Main Street.
team building,cooperation skills,patience, The small army of
goal setting and achievement. construction workers,
This year approximately 75 students utility workers, A''t
attended each week of camp. School subcontractors,and
Resource Officers,high school and college inspectors have end of the project will complete the
students provided mentoring to the accomplished a lot in four months. We look.
campers.The program is funded by grants, now have a much clearer picture of
community donations and some city funds. what the final product will look like. Greenburg Road and Hall Boulevard
Much of the work this month
Pacific Hwy/99W will be on Greenburg Road and Hall
Most of the widening of Pacific Boulevard,north of Pacific Hwy/99W.
Hwy/99W is on the south side,and Both of these roads are being widened
the new curb and sidewalk show a to the west to construct additional turn
Welcome to Tigard! wider pedestrian-friendly concourse. lanes,making traffic signal operations
Approximately 47,460 residents call Crews have been working hard to much more efficient for motorists.
Tigard home. If you're new to town,or prepare the roadway for widening.The
extras ace will become a third travel Crews are also improving sidewalks,
know someone who is considering a move l'
to Tigard,there's a resource available to lane when final paving is complete. bike lanes,and landscaping on both
Widened features produced minimal streets. Guardrail installation continues
ene
help you discover Tigard as a great place to p
live,work and play. impact to existing buildings (though the along the western part of Pacific Hwy/
new sidewalk fits underneath building 99W near the railroad bridge,as does
In the welcome brochure,www..tigard pavement repair work on the highway.
orgov/we/come,you'll find information to overhangs in a few places.)
acquaint you with the city and other local Main&Pacific Hwy/99W Thanks for Your Patience
agency services. Most of the major concrete and Thank you for your patience during
If you would like a copy of the paving work from Main Street to construction,particularly for bearing
welcome brochure mailed to you,contact Scoffins Street is complete. Space for with us through the traffic delays,noise,
Jg the extra turn lane will be utilized once and disruption that accompanies a
Joanne Bengtson at 503-718-2476 or email project of this magnitude.We're doing
joanne@tigard-orgov. the traffic signal is modified and final
paving is complete.You can now see our best to balance the productivity
how the stormwater planters work. needs of the project with your mobility
Runoff flows in and through the plants, needs. Crews strive to keep traffic
Vk-laon,e tori*„am absorbing nutrients from the water moving,minimize disruptions,and keep
and naturally filtering out some of the everyone safe.
pollutants that would otherwise flow If you have any comments or
into Fanno Creek.The wider sidewalks questions about this project,please
are much improved,and will get even contact project manager Mike McCarthy
better when the landscaping,street at 503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard-orgov.
trees,lights,and other amenities are in
place.Final paving and striping at the
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News from the Tigard Library 13540 SW Hall Blvd.
Visit with Oregon Poet Laureate Improve the Design of your Home
Paulann Petersen Thursday,September 30,7-8 p.m.
Friday,September 24,7-8:30 p.m. Community Room Mark Nelson
Community Room Bette Steflik of Shen Men Feng Shui Thursday,September 16,6 p.m.
Hear poetry from Consulting will share the benefits of Feng Library Courtyard
lor
Oregon's new Shui. She will explain how to use place as Get your Hawaiian on with a slack-
Poet Laureate - a starting point,if you want to work smart, key guitar concert by Mark Nelson!
Paulann Petersen. keep play in your heart and if you love to Hawaiian Slack-key guitar is a unique
Ms.Petersen willmove things around. Bring an 8.5 x 11 style of tuning achieved by loosening
read from her own floor plan of your home to help you make or"slackening"the guitar keys to
work and lead a a blueprint for life change. help produce an intricate,rich,and
brief poem-writing .......• soulful sound.The Library will provide
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workshop.All
'................. seating for this concert. In case of
participants will rain, the concert will be held in the Library
leave with a poem of their own creation. TGF (Teen Game Fest)Get Schooled Community Room.
Paulann Petersen was appointed Oregon Poet Thursday,September 23,5-7 p.m.
Community Room A
Laureate by Governor Ted Kulongoski. The
Poet Laureate program is a collaborative project What's your best game?Rock Band®?
of the state's five cultural Partners:Oregon Arts Mario KartTm?Super Smash Bros.Tm?Do
Commission, Oregon Heritage Commission, you know how to find a secret level or
Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Humanities unlock a special song?Trade your tips with
and the State Historic Preservation Office, and is other gamers at our Get Schooled Game
funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust. Fest!
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Story Times&Artsy Autumn Adventures
With the dog days of August behind us,get back into the swing of things at the Library in September!
: Regular story times will be back in session right after Labor Day,with ten weekly offerings for babies :
through preschoolers.When they're not busy with school work,big kids can exercise their creativity with
these fun programs: ;
Bling Your School Bag Egyptian Paper Beads
Ages 5 and up • Sunday,September 12 Ages 5 and up • Saturday,September 18 ;
1:30-2:30 p.m. • Puett Room 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Puett Room ;
Create some awesome fashions foryour school Following in the footsteps of ancient Egyptians, ;
bag,including custom buttons and iron on design necklaces and bracelets out of paper beads Finding Work @ 50+
patches. you createyourself. ; Oregon AARP
• ; Wednesday,September 22,12:30-5 p.m.
Presto the Magician LEGO Construction Zone Community Room
All Ages • Tuesday,September 14 Ages 5 and up • Sunday,September 26 Experts from Oregon AARP
i. • Community Room 1:30-3 p.m. • Puett Room ;
Get set for some amazing fun that will keep Drop in to work onyour creations with other ; present tips on job-searching for the
you lau hin as Presto e arms abulousl LEGO ans. We'll su l the buildin block— over 50 and not-yet-ready to retire
i g g' p f y f o! g crowd.Workshop begins at 4 p.m.
impossible(and educational. magic tricks with you bringyour creativity!
: lots of audience participation. Opportunities for networking before
and after the presentation.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Volunteer—Impact Future Generations ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
OR 97223 PAID
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Leave your mark on Tigard's parks,open space, ' ' TTigard,
-4171
recreation planning,and funding by volunteering for the Portland,OR
Park and Recreation Permit No 2528
Advisory Board
(PRAB). This Board
studies and makes
recommendations to
City Council on parks POSTAL CUSTOMER
and recreation planning
and issues.
Meetings take place
on the third Monday
of each month at 7 p.m.in the Public Works Building
Auditorium at 8777 SW Burnham Street.
Individuals interested in serving on the Board should
submit a Citizen Committee Interest application,available at
tvzvivtigard-orgov/volunteer or in the City Hall lobby at 13125
SW Hall Blvd.Members are appointed by the Mayor and Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,September 14,21,28
Council to serve a four-year term. @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
If you have questions,contact Parks and Facilities All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are
Manager Steve Martin at 503-718-2583 or Steve@tigard-orgov. available online at www..tigard-orgovlcouncil or contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov.
SOLV's River Clean-Up Free Street Tree Program NEW Location for Fall
SOLO has expanded their popular Underway Leaf Collection Event
beach clean-up program to include The city's Street Tree Program is This November and December,
local rivers! A Tualatin River clean-up in full swing.This community-wide take your fallen leaves to Cook Park for
event will be hosted by the cities of beautification program the city's Annual Leaf Collection/Food
Tigard and Tualatin,and the Tualatin supplies and plants Drive event.
Riverkeepers. free street trees to
_ This popular event has outgrown
• WHEN: Saturday,September 25 Tigard residents and the old location at the Tigard Public
g• year,
9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
neighborhood groups Works Buildin This the event
who are willing to moves to Cook Park(located at the end
• WHERE: Cook Park,off Durham maintain them in or of 92nd Avenue off Durham Road,next
Road at the end of 92nd Avenue, near the public right- to Tigard High School)which ensures
at the boat launch. of-way in front of room for an ever-increasing number of
their homes. participants.
• WHAT: Bring your(small) boat
and collect trash from the river. Street tree orders Watch for collection dates and times
Will be accepted through September 30
There will be some boats available P g P in the October Cityscape.
2010. Planting will occur in October.To
for use at the site,but bringing learn which types of trees are available, Questions?Contact Rob Block,
along your own small boat or visit zva hick types
go f trees
ee s are Wastewater/Storm Repair Supervisor,at
canoe is appreciated. 503-718-2607 or Rob@tigard-orgov.
For information on ordering
• REGISTRATION: Sign up online trees,contact Assoc.Planner/Arborist
at a ww..solv.org and look for the Todd Prager at 503-718-2700 or
"Great Tualatin River Paddle and todd@tigard-orgov.
Cleanup." 4CC