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b. Eugene Parks and Open Space (POS) <br />Mr. Richardson reported that the hammer throw had been partially removed and the rest would be <br />removed once soil was dry enough to allow for the use of heavier equipment. <br />Mr. Richardson said a tree planting occurred near the dog park and there could possibly be an opportunity <br />for an understory planting project. <br />Mr. Richardson said that Parks and Open Space Director, Johnny Medlin, indicated to him earlier that day <br />that discussions about the IGA with the UO were ongoing. Greg Rikhoff of the UO was the contact for <br />that process. <br />Mr. Richardson shared an example of the river path mile markers, saying there were five within the <br />natural area. The concrete pads for the marker posts were in the process of being installed, and the <br />concrete would be colored to blend in. <br />Mr. Richardson said the Sheriff's Work Crews had been cleaning up litter, abandoned campsites, and ivy. <br />Staff was working to get additional recycling cans in the park. He identified the location of the cans on <br />an aerial photograph of the park. Ms. Mello asked who would empty the cans. Mr. Richardson did not <br />know, but said that the UO would be in charge of the cans at the south end of Autzen Bridge. Ms. <br />Larison noted the UO's past successes in recycling. <br />Mr. Richardson anticipated that the signage he mentioned at the previous meeting would be installed <br />soon. He described the extent and location of the signs. Mr. Richardson circulated the new depiction <br />done by Ms. Applegate, previously mentioned by Ms. Nunn. He emphasized the general need for signage <br />and the considerable interest expressed by many parties, and assured the CPC that the signage would be <br />improved, particularly with the Trials coming up. There would be a variety of signs installed on the <br />kiosks, including no dogs off leash. <br />Mr. Richardson said the Oregon Track Club had discussed doing a rededication of Pre's Trail in the <br />spring. He understood that the organization would also like to install mileage markers along the trail that <br />were flush to the ground. <br />Mr. Richardson said there was a lighting improvement project planned for Autzen Path. <br />Mr. Richardson reported that the handrails on the bridges were done and the benches would also be <br />redone. The bridges themselves would soon be power washed. <br />Speaking to the issue of the needed guardrail on the east side, Mr. Richardson said that because of the <br />grade, the City would need to make some physical changes that reduced the radius to accommodate the <br />guardrail and he was still waiting to hear from public safety services about its use of the bridge and the <br />impact of the change on those services. <br />Mr. Richardson said that some natural resource work, including blackberry removal and efforts to control <br />false brome, was occurring in the park. Chips were also being stockpiled. <br />MINUTES— Citizen Planning Subcommittee of the January 10, 2008 Page 5 <br />Whilamut Natural Area <br />