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2013-06 Cityscape • City of Tigard's Official Newsleueer' y sca P e i Mayor's Corner Park and Recreation Advisory Board When June arrives,so does sunshine Seeks Volunteers and school-age children on break for the The city is looking for Tigard (8777 SW Burnham St.).Members summer.Both of these attract more people residents interested in serving on are appointed to serve 4-year terms to the streets and paths of Tigard.Please be the Park and Recreation Advisory through an application and interview courteous and drive extra-cautiously during Board(DRAB).The PRAB advises process. this time. City Council on park and recreation Interested in serving on the We are in the process of adopting a planning,budgeting,facilities, board? Submit a Citizen Committee 2013-2014 fiscal year budget for the City of programming and services.The board Interest Application—available at www. Tigard.This one is pretty much a"hold the also oversees park acquisitions and tigard-orgov/volunteer or at Tigard City line"budget from last year.There is only improvements made possible by the Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)by June 20 one additional employee being added to the $17 million park and open space bond. at 5 p.m. staff,and that is in building inspection,where The PRAB meets on the second For more information,contact luckily,business is picking-up again.Across Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Steve Martin at 503-718-2583 or all funds,this budget increases operations in the Public Works Auditorium .neve@tigard-or.gov. by only$918,965 or growth of 1.8 percent. The General Fund and Central Service Fund- supported departments are growing at a slower Garbage and Recycling Weigh—in on Regional overall rate of only 0.8 percent. Rates Increase July 1 Flexible Fund Allocation We had a very well-attended and spirited Effective July 1,2013,solid Until June 7,Metro is collecting discussion at the last Tigard Town Hall with waste rates will increase.The average public input on how to spend nearly the Council.If you attended,thanks for residential customer—with a 32-gallon $100 million in Regional Flexible Funds coming.If you missed it,please look for our cart—will see an increase of about$2.30 (RFFA) allocated for transportation. next one in October. per month. They're asking for your help in selecting My next"Fireside Chat with the Mayor" The city is served by two franchised which bike,pedestrian,transit,road will be on Thursday,June 13,from 3 to 5 p.m. solid waste haulers:Pride Disposal and freight projects to fund in our area at Beveland Street Bistro and Coffee House Company and Waste Management,Inc. and throughout the region.There are (7357 SW Beveland St. #100). In April,the Council adopted a new 29 worthwhile projects nominated, The June quote of the month— solid waste rate schedule and adjusted including two located in Tigard.Your "A pessimist sees only the dark side of the the solid waste franchise fee.This is the comments will help decide which local clouds,and mopes;a philosopher sees both first rate increase in six years for the projects to fund and provide input on sides,and shrugs;an optimist doesn't see the city's solid waste franchise haulers. projects that support regional economic clouds at all—he's walking on them." Leonard opportunity. To view the new rates,visit Louis Levinson www.tigard-orgov/rates. For more Go straight to the comment survey fQ information,contact Business Manager wwworegonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/ L L- Michelle Wright at 503-718-2445 or id=42869#comment or read more about John L.Cook,Mayor michelle�a @tigard orgov. gov/the RFFA program at www.oregonmetro. rffa. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter eMayors Blue kibbon Task Torce Welcome Mira! Budget Committee Approves Proposed Budget for City of Tigard Z,4 New Web Administrator Fiscal Year 2013-14 Final kecommendatZonsat\ IT- � -44in Area 7 The Budget Committee has approved showcases what we do well as a community. Blue Ribbon Welcome Mira Vowles,the a"level budget,"meaning it continues This was a recommendation of the Mayor's This is the third in a series summarizingSome tangible things that could new web administrator for Area 7. � funding services at their current level for Blue Ribbon Task Force,to bring more the Mayor'sBlue Ribbon Task Force contribute to branding the city Task Force Mira is new to her the next three to five years,assuming very visibility to the valuable services the city recommendations made to City Council include signage that says"City of neighborhood and she's little change in the city's programs and provides. last December. The topic this month is Tigard,"family-friendly activities that eager to hear from fellow services.The next step in the process is p © Reinforce and strengthen the p p One new position will be added to Identit /Vision. facilitate gathering as a community and residents—what matters y , to take this budget to the City Council on the city's Building Division to address the city's brand through signage,print ty' g a Tigard-only ZIP code;distinct from to you?Do you have June 11 where it will be considered for increased demand for building permits. The city needs a strategic plan materials and electronic communication, the City of Portland and required for all news to share about a adoption. The revenue generated by increased permit that clearly articulates the city's vision. Complete the installation of `Welcome to � Tigard addresses.The committee believes noteworthy cause. Are The strategic plan is the umbrella Tigard"signs at entry points to the city, activity will fund the position.The Budget that would foster a stronger business you a gardener giving Budget Highlights encompassing all of the city's future giving first priority to the location around gCommittee approved an increase to the connection to the community. away plants?Do you The highlights of this budget focus efforts and is critical to engaging the Washington Square. g stipend for the Mayor and Councilors. tY need packing materials or on infrastructure public safe citizen The current Councilor stipend hasn't business community and residents in �I' safety, Task Force Recommendations have a good suggestion services and financial stewardship. Capital developing an image the city can project. p• P changed since 1999;it will rise from$350 0 Developa strategic plan that Read more... for recycling foam improvements include funding for: � p p g to 475 month.The Mayor's stipend has A strong community identity would articulates a clear vision for the city. Read the full report on the city's peanuts?Whether you're $ / y p create a connection for people to be more P ty • Lake Oswego -Tigard water remained unchanged since 2008;it will Involve the business community and website at www tigard-orgov/MBRTF or advertising a community partnership and our ownership of a increase from$42 000 to$43 910 annually. than just satisfied with Tigard as a place arae sale sharing p p p Y residents.Include strategies for ongoing contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or garage � g long-term water source The committee based these increases on to live,and motivate people to move to photos of neighborhood g communication with the public. lid@tigard-orgov. p g employee COLAs since 1999.. Tigard and stay.A vibrant downtown with amenities,forming a • Constructing intersection a community gathering place is important Update: The city is currently engaged in a improvements at 72nd Ave. and The committee approved budget is the walking group or hosting p pp g for connecting citizens to the communi strategi,planning process. Watch future issues of Dartmouth St. result of each city department's efforts to g �'' a summer movie series �' P Cityscape for opportunities to get involved. align its priorities,service and staff to focus on the lawn,Mira would • Pavement maintenance for more than alm i love to hear from you. 10 miles of Tigard roads on the services that residents and City Mira is askin Council value the most. g • Coordinating with ODOT to improve Park Projects Underway for name suggestions the Pacific Hwy./Gaarde/McDonald This summer the city will break ground on four projects—funded in full or in part by revenue from the because"Area 7"doesn't St.intersection Every Day—We're Committed Tigard voter-approved$17 million park and open space bond. really reflect what's The city's job is to provide a special about this corner • Complete parkland purchases using community that is attractive,safe,efficiently of the city!The area the voter-approved$17M park and run and one that balances responsibility Fast Fact: open space bond. with opportunity.Through exemplary encompasses Durham Pp t3'• rou g P Y Since 1980,the city has Rd.to the Tigard library. Along with maintaining current service,respect and care to our customers, r expanded its park,greenway and What name would you service levels,this budget includes the city staff are getting it done within our ��ip r � r 1 V � j ' open space area from 200 acres reclassification of an existin vacant current resources with this bud et. V 1 pa& .!..� 1 -/ ' to more than 452 acres in 2013. choose. Email your g g t ,L suggestions to Mira at position to one that will focus on economic For more information on the June 11 "€ development.The city will contract TigardNeighborhood7@ P t3' budget adoption public hearing,contact Projects include: ' gmail.com. with a communications professional for Finance Director Toby LaFrance at support that focuses on getting feedback 503-718-2406 or toby@tigard-or.gov. A new section of the Fanno Creek the newly purchased park property `'+ Support Your Neighbors from residents about their priorities and Trail—connecting Main St.to to the existing park. Tigard's neighborhood network Grant Ave.—will be built. provide residents Parking areas will be improved and � program exists to p Strategic Planning Gets Underway Improvements will be constructed bike racks and landscaping ill be with a way to collaborate and P p g wThe City Council and staff have started work on a Strategic Plan for the city. at East Butte Heritage Park, installed at the Fanno Creek House communicate with each other and the city the call home. Have our voice The plan will be used as a roadmap for creating the kind of community that residents including a playground,picnic on Hall Blvd. ty y y envision for the future. shelter,restroom,walkingpaths and heard.Visit your neighborhood site P During construction,questions c Strate planning helps cities align their efforts and resources to accomplish a sidewalk along 103`d Ave. about these projects can be directed to now and show your support for the � P g hePp P neighbors who volunteer to keep you long-term goals and make positive progress for residents.As Tigard's plan develops, A wooden bridge will be installed in Inspection Supervisor Zen Dutson at t informed! More details online here: there will be ample opportunity for residents to contribute to the plan. Stay tuned for 503-718-2472 or Zen@tigard-orgov. more information! Jack Park.The bridge will connect wn)w..tigard-or.gov/neighborhood. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE June 2013 www.tigard-or.gov-503-718-2476 Page City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter We know Tigard residents are concerned about Traffic D- elays Ahead traffic. When completed, many of the projects Taylors Ferry Rd. listed here will help to ease traffic congestion IZD ya'�ejYa and keep motorists on the move. ` Projects in Tigard that may affect your summer commute g Scho\\S Fe City of Tigard Projects Oregon Department of Transportation Projects41 www.tigard-or.gov/construction www.oregon.gov/odot/hwy/region1 0�5 a a c�eenb • Q Where: Burnham Street near Main Street 0 Where: Highway 217 from 1.5 to Canyon Road What:Construct a parking lot What: Install a median barrier,widen shoulders 217 add advisory signage,and update traffic signals and Walnut st. © Where: 92nd Avenue from Waverly Drive to Cook Park other equipment. Replace traffic signal equipment y' What:Construct a sidewalk on the east side of the street at the intersections of Pacific Hwy/99W with the ��a '�k Hwy 217 on- and off-ramps. `` Gaarde St. Rm McDonald St. CDC ti Slurry Seal 0 Where: Pacific Highway/99W at Beef Bend Road y Bull Mountai Rd. Many residential streets within the following areas will receive aWhat; Construct a right turn lane for southbound Bonita Rd. Q slurry seal application this summer. traffic. oCD ► North and south of Bull Mountain Rd. between a a 3 �• CD 126th and 112th Ave. N ► South of Fanno Creek and north of McDonald St. Washington County ProjectDurham Rd. _ CD ► South of Walnut St. and north Gaarde St. www.wc-roads.com Beet Bend Rd. Gil ► North of Walnut St. between 128th and 116th Ave. Q Where: Seholls Ferr Road from Ro Ro Rogers Road to 99W N © ' V V 9 .Tualatin jtrL ' Short-term street closures will be necessary while the slurry seal Teal BoulevardlHorizon Boulevard application dries. Residents will be notified in advance of exact What:Widen road to five lanes with bike lanes and 99W closure dates and locations. sidewalks and install water line. • Paving The following roads will be paved this summer. Private Development Projects Street Beginning/Ending Location http://oregon.walmartcommunity.com/across-the-state/tigard a�.'t``A a' ; Sattler St 98th Ave to Hall Blvd These projects are associated with the construction of a Walmart store on Dartmouth St. 0 W N 98th Ave Durham Rd to Sattler St Improvements will be funded and managed by Walmart. 00 df " 00 Alderbrook Dr Oak Tree Ln to Sattler St Want to Know `°uthSt. Oak St Greenburg Rd to 90th Ave O Where: Pacific Highway/99W from ()Where: 72nd Avenue at Hampton Streetl More? O 72nd Avenue to Highway 217 Beveland Street 103rd Ave Murdock St to McDonald St Please visit the website 217 5 68th Ave Hampton St to Dartmouth St What:Construct a third southbound What:Remove the traffic signal at 72nd Ave. under each listing or Beveland St. 87th Ave/Center St Greenburg Rd to Pacific Hwy/99W lane and raised medians. and Hampton St. Reroute traffic to Beveland St. Project contact Sr. j Construct a second northbound lane—including1 Q O'Mara St McDonald St to Edgewood St (east end) Where: Dartmouth Street at 68th Avenue, a lane over the Hwy 217 overpass. Engineer Mike McCarthy 69th Ave Pacific Hwy/99W to Pine St Dartmouth Street at 72nd Avenue and at the at 503-118-2462 or Hampton st. Pine St 69th Ave to 71st Ave WalmartlWinco entrances (!)Where: Dartmouth Street from Pacific Highway199W mikem@tigard orgov. 71 st Ave Pine St to Oak St What:Install traffic signals. to 72nd Avenue Oak St 72nd Ave to 71 st Ave What:Widen the street and add sidewalk. Page www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE June 2013 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 Page City of Tigard Cityscape Newsletter Rules of the Road: Voice-to-text Messaging Bike to the library io Closed Common, but is it safe? Farmers Market! 0n Churodays -' The dangers of did not help keep The city's Pedestrian and Bicyclist Shelf lor Ll' e texting while driving the driver's eyes on Subcommittee is hosting a free, Nevus frorn the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. have been clear for Did You Know. the roadway more family-friendly bike ride to the Tigard manears.Manually frequently than Farmers Market (8777 SW Burnham y y y At present, Oregon's law on mobile q y All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted. enteringtext can result texting manually. St.)on Sunday,June 23 at 10 a.m. communication devices allows the g in a distraction of Drivers who use voice-to-text form of hands-free *Check-in begins at 9.30 a.m.� Knights of Veritas : ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' � ' • ' • ' • ' • ' • ' • ' ' ' ' ' five seconds or more. voice-to-text apps 9 Grant's Getawa s: ; pp Y Monday,June 2414-5 p.m.I Ages 5 and up Summer Reading messaging. 101 Oregon Adventures While the driver is apparently glance at g There will be two starting points. The Knights of Veritas return to unearth : Pro ram m f o r AlI A e S ' looking at a keyboard, their screens often to Tuesday,June 2517-8:30 P.M. g g But is it safe? Choose which location is most ancient fighting techniques,bringing along a car travelling at check the accuracy of Emmy Award-winning journalist and ; Children will Dig Into Reading this convenient for you: authentically weighted,detailed swords and highway speeds can their dictation. fifth-generation armor,as well as ancient artifacts. summer.Teens will read Beneath the ; cover the length of a �Ik Summerlake Park in the lot Oregon native Surface anadults wparticipate g �k Drivers nonetheless felt safer using g � fand ate p P football field. adjacent to the dog park Grant McOmie, .Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library : in Groundbreaking Reads.Begin ; voice-activated texting,giving them (11450 SW Winterlake Dr.) Nearly half of all drivers now a false sense of securi provides travelers ; registering at the library Saturday, ; Up Fanno Creek have smartp The underlying problem with Tuesday,June 18 17-8:30 p.m.hones with voice-to-text Tigard High School parking lot with an in-depth June 1. applications like Apple's Siri or Android's (9000 SW Durham lid.) guide to 101 of ; both hands-on and hands-free texting the best Oregon Washington County's Fanno Creek,like Vlingo.As these apps become more Well ride to the market as a g seems to be cognitive distraction,the man urban streams around the country, sophisticated,more drivers will be difference between lookingand seeing. group on side destinations y ; was saved from almost certain destruction tempted to use them.At roads and trails. featured in his popular television ; When drivers brains are iGrant Getaways. by passage of 1972s Clean Water Act and series present,Oregon's law on Ride leaders preoccupied by composing the work of dedicated wetlands advocates. mobile communicationh Will sow you ' a message,they're far y Author Eric Lindstrom will tell the story of devices allows this form of the way.Each / Ed&The Red Reds more likely to ignore vital Fanno Creek's colorful past and challenging hands-free messaging.But is scenic route Friday,June 28 7-8:30 p.m. o visual information about future. Books will be for sale following the it safe? their surroundings.This is is about four Fronted by Ed Thanhouser,Ed&The program. New research commonly known as tunnel miles each way. Red Reds make music that's rooted sponsored The return ride s b p y the vision. equally in the blues Etsy Basics:Keys to Selling Online U.S.Department of Reaction times doubled will start once JassTwoPlusOne—Adult Kickoff P In response to these and in the Pacific Wednesday,June 12�7-8:30 p.m. • Transportation suggests that when drivers were the majority of participants are done : Saturday, 1 1-2:30 m. P gg dangers,some automobile Northwest,with Creative Business Educator Christine y I p� hands-free messaging is just sending messages with shopping,eating and enjoying the influences from classic ; Local jazz heritage band ; manufacturers are installing Claringbold will take 1 g as dangerous as the hands- market activities. assTwoPlusOne will travel dee into g voice-to-text apps. technologies that disable all Johnny Cash tunes to you on a guided J P ' on variety. texting functions while a car's country and modern tour of Ets com r ; the heart of America's own music. What to Bring rock. y Sponsored b Friends o the Tigard Librax wheels are in motion. the popular online p �' f g -�' ; Research findings include: Please bring a backpack,basket, Meanwhile,a new law under Underground Northwest marketplace for * Voice-to-text messaging is no trailer or other appropriate gear to Wizard Rock Ball—Teen Kickoff ; g consideration in Oregon would raise Wednesday,June 517-8 p.m. handmade items.Learn safer.Driver response times carry home your fruit,veggies and Friday,lune 2113-5 p.m. ; p the presumptive fine for sending or how to shop,how to were significantly delayed as was p P g market treasures! Learn about little-known opportunities Teens in grades 6 and up , y y receivingtext messages without a get started making , g for inexpensive summer activities and. awareness of the road ahead,no No pre-registration is required, our first sales where to o when you need Kick off summer reading in magical hands-free accessory from$110 to$260. full vacations involving food,art,science, Y g y g ' matter which texting message was however helmets and a signed liability helpand the four keys to Ets success. style straight from the pages of the ; Hands-free texting by voice activation cultural heritage and beautiful scenery y y ty g P g used.Reaction times doubled when would still be permitted. waiver are required. Children ages 16 ; world of wizardry. ; drivers were sending messages with p and under must be accompanied by a here in the Pacific Northwest. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library voice-to-text apps. By Judge Michael J. O'Brien parent. : Recess Monkey Concert— Tigard Municipal Court Participants receive a free earth- Tigard Maps Demo Kids Kickoff �Ik Surprisingly,the hands-free,voice- p g p to-text apps tested in the study friendly market bag,courtesy of the Tuesday,June 1117-8 p.m.12nd Floor Houghton Room ; Tuesday,June 25 13 p.m.I All Ages Tigard Farmers Market.For more Tigard Maps provides information about your property and community.Learn how School's out for summer! Come information,call Steve Boughton at to find what crimes are happening nearby,what property has permits,property ; celebrate with a wild dance parry ; Drivers feel safer using voice-activated texting, giving them a false sense of security. 503-367-8217. value,natural hazards,upcoming city construction projects and more. Feel free to ; courtesy of the kid-rockin'Seattle bring your laptop and follow along using the Library's Wi-Fi. band,Recess Monkey. , Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE June2013 www.tigard-or.gov/library•503-684-6537 Page7 City of Tigard PRSRT STD Red Cross Blood Drive " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage It feels good to give... GIVE Tigard,OR 97223 PAID BLOOD Blood donors report feeling 503-718-2476 Portland,OR a sense of great satisfaction after LIFE Permit No 2528 donating.Why?Because helping others in need just feels good. When: Monday,June 17,from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Library's Burgess Community Room POSTAL CUSTOMER (13500 SW Hall Blvd.) How: Check to see if you meet donor eligibility requirements and learn about the donation process at vww..redcrossblood.org. City Center Development Agency Meeting: (� If eligible to donate,make an appointment online ► Tues.,June 4 @ 6:30 p.m. at wwavtigard-orgov/BloodDrive. City Council Business Meetings: (� Bring your current medication list and donor card, ► Tues.,June 11,25 1 Study Session begins @ 6:30 p.m. driver's license or other form of identification to Business Meeting begins @ 7:30 p.m. the appointment. City Council Workshop Meeting: Learn more about donating at a ww..redcrossblood.org 00- Tues.,June 18 1 @ 6:30 p.m. or call the Red Cross at 503-284-1234 or contact City of Tigard organizer Sara Doughty at 503-718-2675 or Meetings are held at City Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.) and are sarad@tigard-orgou open to the public.Council agendas are available online at www.tigard-or.gov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov. Hey Tigard... Festival of Balloons in Tigard: June 21-23 at Cook Park Start Making Plans for Experience the sights and sounds of the Festival of Balloons in Tigard National Night Out 2013! • Neighbors across Festival Hours Carnival Discount Day ; Tigard are encouraged to ; • Friday&Saturday: 5:45 a.m.-11 p.m. This special includes admission and unlimited • Sunday: 5:45 a.m.-5 p.m. carnival rides on Friday.For details,visit start making plans for this www.tigardballoon.org. summer's National Night Admission Out.The event takes place on ; Three-day festival admission Parking Tuesday,August 6.Tigard passes are$7 at the gate or Parking is available at Tigard High Police will once again partner : $5 if purchased in advance School for a$5 daily fee to benefit both with Target,the national : at www.tigardballoon.org. the Tigard High School Boosters and the sponsor for the event. ; Children ages 6 and under Tigard Breakfast Rotary. Look for more are free. information in the July edition ; Other Events of the Cityscape and on the Park Use • Hot air balloon launch Tigard Police website at The Balloon Festival will !ANL!A. www.igard orgov/nno. : occupy the entire park. k Night glow Visitors wishing to gain • Beer garden ri entrance to the park during • Carnival the festival will need to # T ; purchase an admission pass. • Festival of cars : =* ; g Live Music Rib and corn-eating contest The Beatniks will perform Saturday night. 0 Youth soccer tournament