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existed in that area, and to consider Mr. Biggs' suggestion regarding the removal of the part of <br />the bicycle path that goes under the bridge. There were no objections to examination of the <br />suggestions. <br />b. Signage <br />Mr. Sonnichsen reported he met with other CPC members and Vicki Mallow, who he hoped <br />would become a member, to discuss two signage issues. One was Katherine Larson's idea to <br />install a temporary, portable, all- weather fabric sign over the north end of the Autzen Footbridge <br />that read "Welcome to the Whilamut Natural Area." It would also include information about the <br />use of trash containers and staying on the path. It would be seen by football game attendees and <br />taken up and put down as necessary. Another idea was for temporary signs discussing nesting <br />animals, particularly in the prairie area. Mr. Sonnichsen said that had been tried before but the <br />signs were vandalized. He proposed that volunteer Bill Brigman, a frequent park user, be asked <br />to put out and pick up signage informing people, particularly those with dogs, about the <br />consequences of their actions in the park. <br />e. Wildlife Habitat <br />Mr. Sonnichsen said that a camas planting occurred in November. He acknowledged Ms. <br />Baldwin's contribution to the planting. He said that several more stones remained to be planted. <br />He recalled that he and Mr. Ard had discussed Mr. Ard assuming the role of chair of the <br />subcommittee. Mr. Ard indicated his willingness to serve, although he suggested that others, <br />such as Mr. Peara or Ms. Blick, would also be appropriate. <br />Mr. Peara offered the assistance of a Nearby Nature staffer, Willie Hughes, to the subcommittee, <br />saying he was looking for projects. <br />Mr. Sonnichsen recalled that the subcommittee had gone through a walking tour the previous <br />spring that resulted in a priority project list. He recommended the list go out to the entire CPC. <br />d. UO Relations <br />Mr. Sonnichsen suggested the subcommittee name be changed to "Government Relations." <br />Mr. Sonnichsen said the subcommittee had not met with the UO to go over the results of the <br />crowd monitoring efforts but he anticipated such a meeting would occur soon. <br />Mr. Peara briefly provided some background on the park monitoring that occurred in conjunction <br />with activities in the parking lots near Autzen Stadium for the benefit of new members. He <br />anticipated that the City would enforce alcohol statutes on private lots next year, which could <br />reduce littering and urination in the park. <br />S. Staff Reports <br />MINUTES — Citizen Planning Committee of the January 11, 2007 Page 4 <br />Whilamut Natural Area <br />