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Vol.XI No. 5 The Official Newsletter of Tigard July 1993
The Mayor's Corner Tigard Count Daze
At the June 22 City Council Meeting,
the Council reaffirmed the City Coun- A weekend of fun & community celebration
cil Goals adopted in 1989, and
adopted the Council Statement of Pri-
orities for 1993-94. Highlights of the 11 August 20, 21, 22
Council Statement of Priorities for Y g
the coming year are as follows: Main Street Tigard
* Continue to Pursue One Water Pur-
veyor for the City of Tigard. Something for Everyone...
* Develop a Long-Term Financial Plan.
* Continue to Implement a Proactive Carnival Rides, Parade, Music
Annexation Strategy Towards the
Walnut Island. For general information, contact the Tigard Area Chamber of
* Fully Implement Community In- Commerce,639-1656.
volvement Teams(CIT's).
* Co-sponsored by the City of Tigard and the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce
Clarify Board and Committee Roles.
* i.o.Conduct a Transportation Study Fo- o ® di Ce3t
cured on Local-System Im- Y.......:;...... ::.:: : ::... .: .....: .::....!..:..
provements. M1: 1C �'Y1CS S1]Yll 7.7? ::: :::: >'
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Develop a Program for Prospective
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* Review Development Code to In- Tigard'S 3rd Annual Community Talent$howli
crease Protection of Existing Neigh- Ta C1 iCil lOn, 0111 M.O theW Ryan t 59Q-. 48
borhoods which Abut New
Commercial Development. AUd tions Will be;heid at Tigard Water D[Str...... :
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Assess Status and Complete Inven- $gturCla /�UCluS4 -- �'� prY1 :�O 'Q� 1r1:'?
tory of Natural Resources,including
Wetlands,Wildlife Habitat and His- Must bring your own muslca:Y aGCo.mpanment
toric Resources.
Talent shoal will be Saturda leu ust � clurin
* Review City Charter and Conduct y g.... ;
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Amendment Election.
* Inventory Pedestrian/Bikeway Taxd Coumtry Daze .
Needs on a City-Wide Basis.
We will continue to keep you in Reminder: All mail sent to the
formed on the progress of these prior- City of Tigard should be addressed:
ity issues and opportunities to 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard,
provide input in future issues of the OR 97223 Tum the Pizge.a•
CITYSCAPE.
After July 1, 1993, the Post Office • Road Work Ahead
�� will not longer forward any mail ad- . Spend Summer in Summerlake Park
�7 Jerry Edwards,Mayor dressed to our old Post Office Box.
Hello from the Desk of Crime Prevention Tip
r Crime Prevention.... Throughout the Metro area, car
I would like to remind all of you break-ins are on the rise. There are
that the Neighborhood Watch Hot-
a few things you can do to help dis-
courage the would-be thief. First,
Entertainment For The line is now back in service. All you don't leave valuables out in view
Whole Family have to do is call 639-6168 and ask
for the Hotline. The information is that will make a target such as
updated at least once weekly and cameras, loose change, athletic
gives specific information about equipment, purses or
•� crime activity in residential neigh- Wallets. Second, if pos- ! j
borhoods. sible, leave your car
parked in a well-lighted
® ® ® Are you interested in starting up a area or in the garage.
Neighborhood Watch Group in your Remember, together we
neighborhood. If so, call the Tigard can help make the dif-
You'll get a kick out of recycling police Department at 639-6168, ask p
when you see haulers round 'Pm up for Officer Kelley Jennings and he ference. Help take a
and move'em out at the 1993 Wash- will help get you set up. bite out of crime. - --
ington County Fair on SATURDAY,
JULY 31, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. next to
the Enviro Expo, 872 NE 28th in Road Work Ahead
Hillsboro.
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*Recycling Truck Rodeo* Construction is in prog- connection to Pacific
See precision-driving haulers wran- ress on many Tigard Highway. Motorists
gle recyclables and wrestle 'em into streets again this sum- should use SW 68th
mer, as streets and util- Parkway as an alterna-
recycling trucks! ities are expanded to tive route. Bonita
* meet the needs of the ::. Road will be closed to
Re�ccYYcle Circus - Not Just
IlOWllin Around* City's growth. Please through traffic between
g drive carefully in con- 72nd Avenue and the
Laugh at mischievous ciowns as struction zones, watch r railroad crossing during
they perform magic tricks! for signs warning of "`' ':''' :':"'''. reconstruction of the
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special construction railroad approach. The
*Garbage Gurus* conditions, and obey the closure is expected to
Tap your toes to the sounds of a trio directions of signs and flaggers. begin in August and last approxi-
of environmentally aware musi- Some delays are unavoidable. Your mately four weeks.
cians! patience is appreciated. Access to adjoining businesses will
Two projects require major street be maintained during the road clo-
closures. SW 72nd Avenue near sures. Watch for signs advising of
Pacific Highway will be closed for the closure dates and alternative
It's A New Year extended periods during the sum- routes. For additional information,
mer and early fall during construc- contact the Engineering Depart-
The City Council approved the tion of a new 72nd Avenue ment at 639-4171.
1993/94 budget at a'Public Hearing
on June 22, 1993. The Budget Com- Water Update If you Want to Own a Bit
mittee recommended approval to
Council at its May 24, 1993 meeting. As of this writing, an agreement has Of the Oregon Coast...
The new budget takes effect July 1, been reached between Tigard, King The Tigard Treasures Gift Shop, in-
1993 and represents a 1.8%increase City, Durham and the Tigard Water side the Tigard Senior Center, is
in the operating budget over 92/93. District that provides for a Joint raffling off a beautiful seascape
The cap on positions was kept at Water Agency to govern the water
162.5 for the fourth year in a row. system from July 1, 1993 until De- painting donated Polly Harris. It
cember 31, 1993. The interim is on display at thee center.
The adopted budget document will agency is governed by a board of di- Raffle tickets are two for $1.00 and
be available to the public in mid rectors composed of appointees from are available at the gift shop. The
July. Also available this year is a the cities and remaining district. drawing will be held at lunch on Au-
one page Budget Summary. Both of The long term structure for water gust 18 and you need not be present
these documents may be obtained at service will be established by Janu- to win.
City Hall after July 15. ary 1994. Water patrons will see no
difference in the delivery of water.
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Feedback from the recent Community Survey indicated include the construction of two tennis courts,a full bas-
that 69% of the respondents had not used Summerlake ketball court, a ball field, two playgrounds, restrooms,
Park, many because they are unfamiliar with the park. a picnic shelter and expansion of the walking path sys-
Here is a brief introduction to the park and its new fa- tem. Summerlake Park is accessible by 128th Street
cilities. Over the past three years, the City has made from Walnut Street, or from Scholls Ferry Road by ei-
several additions to Summerlake Park funded by a ther Summerlake Drive or 135th to Brittany Drive.
Parks Levy passed by voters in 1989. Improvements
5bUng tots Are New Tiny Tikes Indoor Park Wanted: Volunteers
Children awaiting the arrival of a Mid-Summer Open House & The Educational Ser-
new brother or sister may check out Registration vices program, work-
new"sibling kits"from the Library. ing with the Oregon
On Friday,July 30 from 10:00 am to State Extension Ser-
vice,A canvas bag contains 10 books for noon,the Indoor Park will conduct a e,is looking for vol-
parents to read with their children mid-term registration. vic eers to train with
to help ease a child's transition to If you are getting the summer blahs Dr. Linda Ladd as fa-
the role of big sister or brother, and your children (up to kindergar- cilitators in a new
The kits were ten age) need a change in activities, parenting series enti-
developed by you might join other parents at the tled Empowering Parents Of Teens.
the Children Indoor Park held at St. Anthony's The 6-week curriculum is based on
Services Chapter Room, 9905 SW McKenzie the book "I'm On Your Side: Resoly-
Directors of just off Pacific Highway in Tigard. ing Conflict With Your Teenage Son
the The registration fee is$13.00 for the or Daughter." The training materi-
Washington rest of the summer on Mon.,Tues, & als run$35.00.
County Thurs. from 9:30 to 12:00 noon until
Libraries. Sept. 24. For more information contact Joy
Cooper at 684-6537.
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The Citizen Involvement Team `CIT, is
YOUR- opportunity to get involved. The CIT
MEMBERS decide the course of action!
We need your input! The more citizens involved, the more effective WE can be! The CIT
meeting topics are listed inside®plan to attend the next one in your area! The Tigard
community is divided into four areas shown on the map on the back page.
All interested members of the Tigard Community are invited to participate.
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Tigard Residents t®
Attend an
INFORMATION SESSION1
■ What it takes to be a City Councilor!
is Find out how City Hall works.
■ Learn firsthand what a City Councilor does.
® How Decioiono are Made and How You can
participate.
® Filing Deadline for November Elections Are:
Mayor— Auguot 8
City Council Fooitiono #3 —August 29
Wednesday, July 13, 1994
7:00 - 9t00 pm
Tigard City Hall, Town Hall
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
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Next Meeting: Next fleeting:
Wednesday, August 3 Tuesday, August 2
Tigard High School in the Town Hall at Tigard City Hall
9000 SW Durham Road 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
AAFAARF S will discuss options for ® MEMBERS will hear a presentation on
improving turning movements on SW the Forest study and recommended
Hall Blvd. acquisitions.
CENTRAL TIGARD EAST TIG D!
RESIDENTS, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS!
OWNERS!! RESIDENTS!!
When: Thursday, July 149 1994 When: Wednesday, July 13, 1994
7:00 to 9:00 P.m. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Tigard City Mall Where: Tigard City Mall
13125 SW Fall Blvd. 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
m 129th Street Connection—What are
zoning options? n What it takes to be a City Councilor —
® Capital Improvement Projects Planning: Interested in how City Hall works? Now is
An Update. Do WE want to add to our your chance to find out.how decisions are
list?
made.
® Walnut Island Annexation -,What's the ® Tigard Triangle Plan Update
timeline?
After 9 months of meetings, the CITs have decided it's
time to focus their attention, and take a course of
action!!! Here's what we're up to!!!!!!
SOUTH WeST
MEMBERS of the SOUTH CIT will spend In April, the WEST CIT held a meeting to
the next few months looking at options discuss the pros and cons of the SW
for improvements to SW Hall Blvd. In Au- 130th Street connection. About 170 peo-
gust, MEMBERS will discuss turning ple attended to hear the exchange. The
movements on to and off of Hall Blvd. MEMBERS voted to forward the concerns
They hope to identify short and long term of both sides to City Council. In June, the
solutions that will improve traffic flow. MEMBERS heard presentations on Zon-
In September, MEMBERS will look at pe- ing, and "How City Hall Works."
destrian/bikepath needs along Hall, dis- Upcoming agenda topics include a pres-
cuss options, and how the street and entation on the City's forest study and
greenway path systems fit together. recommendations, "Are There Plans For
Park Land Acquisition?" and "How to Get
Involved in Neighborhood Watch."
Ce14TRAL EAST
MEMBERS of the Central CIT were very in- The EAST CIT has devoted some meet-
volved in recommending a project for the ings to the Tigard Triangle Plan and how
city's Capital Improvement Plan funding. the plan will be implemented. MEMBERS
In June, MEMBERS discussed ways to voted recommendations to the Planning
mitigate the impacts of the future con- Commission on projects for funding with
nection of SW 129th (near Walnut). A sub- Capital Improvement Plan dollars. An
committee was formed to review upcoming agenda will include a report
options. from their downtown Merchant's Asso-
Annexation of the Walnut Island will be a ciation on their activities, and a review of
topic at the July meeting. Metro's 2040 program.
If you have opinions, ideas or questions on any of the issues listed
above, come to a CIT meeting and give us your input. If you have an
interest that's not mentioned, come and let us know about it! For more
information, call Liz Newton at 639-4171, ext. 308!
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Cur 1993 ,%un7 er Seaslen
The Rose is bloomin' again this summer in Tigard,where our second season consists of three big musicals and
two original children's shows that are sure to arouse your senses! All performances will be held at the Deb
Fennell Auditorium,on 9000 SW Durham Road. If you are interested in being part of The Broadway Rose
experience,please give us a call at 503-590-5148.
> Oklahoma! celebrates its 50th anniversary and has never lost pride
of place in the American Musical Theatre. This hearty slice of ameri-
cana provides legendary songs from the most popular work of Rogers
and Hammersteinl July 8-11 .I:
> It is not often that God and show business join forcesl Godspell is a
love feast—dedicated to light and joy and love. It's delightful.
July 22 -August 1
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> The 100 Year Review is a zany historical time journey through
entertainment with a revue of burlesque,vaudeville,radio shows,TV I
shows,rock 'n roll,movies,and finally Broadwayl August 5-8 _
FOR KIDS:
> The 3 Little Pigs and...Freud. Bring your kids to this wacky original musical production,and enjoy a
morning full of laughter and fun. Come meet the fabulous Piggy Boys,that big,hairy,guilt-ridden wolf, Maurice
and Dr. Freud(?I)toolll July 30&31
> Goldilocks and the 3 Dysfunctional Bears. The Original musical features an outrageous twist on
a familiar story. You'll meet a Goldilocks of the Ws,and those three dysfunctionai bears. Augusi i2-i4
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All meetings at Tigard City Hall —13125 SW Hall Boulevard
The Tigard City Council meetings are City Council: Library Board'
cablecast live at 7.30 pm on the second and July 13*,20,27* 2nd Thurs., 7:00 pm
fourth Tuesday of the month on Channel 27. August 10*,24*
Replays are shown at-9:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm unless otherwise posted Planning Commission:
following the Tuesday meeting, and at 6:00
1st Mon. after 1st Sun., 7:30 pm
pm the Thursday following the Tuesday *Denotes Cablecast Meeting
meeting on Channel 21.
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