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EUGENE <br /> Public Works <br /> City of Eugene <br /> October 25, 1992 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene. Oregon 97401 <br /> (503) 687 -5262 <br /> SUBJECT: Wayne Morse Ranch Master Plan Development <br /> A public information meeting is scheduled for November 19, 1992, at 7 p.m., <br /> in the Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard Street, to discuss the proposed <br /> revisions to the Morse Ranch Park Master Plan. The revisions reflect the <br /> oral and written testimony received from the public during the summer of 1992 <br /> about how the Wayne Morse Ranch Park should be developed and managed. The <br /> attached graphic plan includes revisions to management and development <br /> proposals, based on that input. Outlined below are the major changes to the <br /> original draft plan. <br /> Historic Preservation <br /> The federal funding that was received to purchase the park has restrictions <br /> that do not allow the City to use the park for historical purposes. Only a <br /> portion of the house (basically the first floor) is exempted from the <br /> restrictions because it was purchased with local dollars rather than with <br /> federal funds. This means that only that portion of the house can be <br /> maintained for historic preservation purposes. The park itself must be <br /> considered for its recreational and open space values only. The language in <br /> the draft master plan must be changed to reflect these considerations. <br /> Recreation and Open Space <br /> The focus for the remainder of the park will be to develop and manage it for <br /> its inherent natural resource, recreational, and open space values. We <br /> proposed to do this by retaining site amenities and characteristics that <br /> strengthen the recreational or open space values outlined in the draft master <br /> plan. Exhibits will be allowed that convey the heritage of the park and <br /> Senator Morse. <br /> Park Improvements <br /> Groups have expressed an interest in replacing various landscaping elements <br /> that have either deteriorated or completely disappeared over the years. The <br /> City is receptive to donations of materials or service for elements such as: <br /> additional fence restoration, planting and maintaining climbing roses, <br /> building identified trails, developing educational signage that includes <br /> historically significant information. The City will consider other ideas, <br /> provided they are consistent with the intent of the adopted plan. <br /> If you are interested in the Wayne Morse Ranch Park, we encourage you to <br /> attend the meeting as we work to preserve and enhance this important <br /> community asset. <br /> Since rely, <br /> CNA4,41 <br /> John Etter, Landscape Architect <br /> Public Works, Parks Planning <br />