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MEMORANDUM <br /> April 8, 1992 <br /> TO: Eugene Parks and Recreation Commission n <br /> FROM: Douglas A. Post, Recreation Superintendent 0 <br /> SUBJECT: DOG OFF -LEASH PARK STATUS REPORT <br /> On March 18, 1992, you voted to recommend Option A to .Bob Schutz, Executive <br /> Director PARCS for his consideration and final decision. <br /> As you recall, Option A recommended continuing the dog off -leash program at <br /> Gilham Park and Candlelight Park, adding two new sites, one at Alton Baker <br /> Park and one at Amazon Park, and continuing the Wayne Morse Ranch site under <br /> certain conditions. <br /> On March 26, 1992, Bob Schutz, made his final decision to go along with Option <br /> A, as recommended by you. <br /> I met with the Amazon Neighborhood Association Executive Board on March 31, <br /> 1992, to explain the dog off -leash program and to specifically discuss the new <br /> Amazon site. The executive board and several guests generally supported and <br /> endorsed the program. They requested Parks staff monitor the Amazon site to <br /> identify and address any problems that might arise. <br /> To implement Option A, staff directed the City Attorney to amend the park <br /> rules to include the two new sites. This action will have been completed <br /> before the new sites are opened. <br /> The Alton Baker Park site is scheduled to open on Saturday, April 11, 1992. <br /> The necessary fencing will have been installed, the water service activated <br /> and the dog off -leash rules posted. <br /> Parks staff will begin installing the fencing at the Amazon site the week of <br /> April 13th. If all materials can be secured, the project should be completed <br /> and opened for use within a week. <br /> Following the opening of the Amazon site, staff will proceed with implementing <br /> the conditions outlined in Option A regarding the Wayne Morse Ranch site. <br /> The major issues to be discussed and resolved at Morse Ranch include, devising <br /> a plan to restore and protect the stream, determining the type and then <br /> constructing the new fencing, upgrading current fencing, and installing gates <br /> at the fence openings on Lincoln Street and Crest Drive. <br /> Parks staff will coordinate this project with the appropriate parties or <br /> interested individuals with regard to design, funding /contributions, and <br /> volunteer assistance. <br /> This project will take more time to process and complete. Staff will proceed <br /> expeditiously to meet the conditions and to complete the project in a timely <br /> manner. Anticipated time frame is two to four weeks. <br /> Please contact me if you have questions or desire additional information. <br />