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Message Page 4 of 4 <br /> Rivers to Ridges Vision Sites <br /> Arguments for Recreation <br /> Echo Hollow Pool needs attention. If a significant investment is made, services can be <br /> expanded and revenues likewise will increase. This would be an important service to the <br /> growing Bethel area. Multi -use ballfields are in demand. As schools close and Cal Young <br /> and Madison schools are built soon, play fields are lost. Fields on school grounds need <br /> resurfacing, drainage, and irrigation ($150 -200k per site). There are several undeveloped <br /> sites as well. 4J would like to partner. Recreation development addresses some youth issues <br /> in city. <br /> Arguments for Neighborhood/Community parks. <br /> Several parks planning processes have been completed. Nice for citizens to see <br /> progress made on their implementation (before the plans become stale). There are <br /> a number of playgrounds and park landscaping that need updating. Disc golf courses are <br /> popular with youth. SDCs are not sufficient to do all we need for neighborhood parks in <br /> developing areas. <br /> Arguments for RidgeLine Trail <br /> A long -time dream that we continue to pursue. Access is needed for recent and new <br /> additions. There is opportunity for including some upland, oak savannah nodes along the <br /> way. There are certain key links that are needed. Overall estimate is still $15 million to <br /> complete, so this continues progress. <br /> Arguments for Natural Areas <br /> Citizen input has shown Eugene to be somewhat unique in the support for natural areas <br /> as important aspects of our park system. There are matching funds and grants out there to <br /> purchase natural areas (the local bond can be leveraged to match these funds). The city has <br /> developed partnerships with 4J, TNC, BLM, MRT and others to help match and leverage. <br /> There is a study of Amazon drainage for possible restoration match with Army Corps. <br /> There are owners who are willing to negotiate sales at fair appraised values. There are <br /> opportunities to capitalize on good relationships already established. Many of the greatest <br /> opportunities for natural area purchase or easements exist on the fringe of the UGB - they <br /> would not reduce the buildable land supply; they are more economical. <br /> 5/25/2004 <br />