Three years seems like a long time before the park district is in a financial crisis. The Board of <br />Directors want to start the dialogue as soon as possible so we can plan for the future or the <br />demise of the park district. During the campaign for mayor which I attended there was an <br />agreement by both candidates that the park district was a jewel for the River Road area and <br />that dialogue needs to happen to preserve this treasure. Unfortunately, It has been 2 months <br />and we are no closer to even finding out if the City Council wants to meet with the park district <br />let alone trying to set up a meeting. <br />We have been dealing with the City of Eugene for several.years without resolution. With this <br />in mind, because of our financial condition, we expect resolution within sixty days. <br />Sincerely, <br />Wayne Q Helikson, Chairman <br />River Road Park and Recreation District <br />