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1 <br /> both by e-mail and by telephone in late 2000. In addition, the only time you failed to meet in <br /> person was a field meeting that had been requested with a single day's notice and happening during <br /> your working hours. <br /> On a personal note, I want to assure you and the City Manager that I have found you to be easy to contact <br /> and quick to return messages. <br /> As a result of our meeting, here is what I've asked City staff to do: <br /> • Add two gravel parking spaces to replace parking lost to fire lane restrictions. <br /> • <br /> Return the large trail system sign as close as possible to its original condition. This will include <br /> replacing the posts, the top, and the four additional plastic signs, as well as positioning the sign in <br /> the most appropriate location. A `YOU ARE HERE' tag will also be placed on this sign, as well as <br /> the rest of the Ridgeline Trail signs. <br /> • Thoroughly examine the newly constructed trail again next year after the rainy season and repair or <br /> reinforce any damaged sections. <br /> I believe that the parkiing spaces are already completed, and that the sign is waiting only for the five plastic <br /> sign additions. These additional signs will be installed once they are acquired. <br /> We pride ourselves on listening and responding to the public, which makes this particular situation <br /> especially painful for us. I have personally talked with all the staff involved, and while it is clear in this <br /> case that multiple errors were made by City staff I can assure you that none of them were intentional or <br /> malicious. We all take very seriously our responsibility to manage Eugene's public resources wisely, <br /> carefully and effectively. <br /> If you still have concerns or comments, please feel free to contact me directly by phone at (541) 682 -4930 <br /> or by e-mail johnnv.r.medlin @ci.eugene.or.us. Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you in <br /> the spring after you have inspected the trail for winter damage. <br /> Sin ely / <br /> e7/ <br /> Johnny Medlin <br /> Director, Parks & Open Space Division <br /> CC: Jim Johnson <br /> Andrea Riner <br /> Jim McLaughlin <br /> Philip Richardson <br /> Jesse Cary-Hobbs <br /> 2 <br />