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Springfield Representative to the State, Terry Beyer. She noted that Rep. Beyer was chair of the State Transportation Committee. She felt the meeting with Rep. Beyer had gone well. 7. Staff Reports a. Eugene POS Mr. Richardson related that the division had completed the watering for the riparian plantings and had completed the fall prairie mowing of weed species. He said natural resources staff was working with volunteers in parks and the Stream Team staff to plan the sixth phase of the riparian planting, projected to occur in late winter or early spring. He noted that Matt McRae was the volunteer coordinator for the Stream Team. He added that Mr. McRae was also working with a class from the South Eugene High School on some experimental plantings in the area. Mr. Richardson reported that there had been ongoing work parties on Pre's Trail; they had done a lot of blackberry removal. He related that the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) had been contacted about the path that traversed from the north end of Autzen Footbridge to Pre's Trail. He said EWEB was interested in making it look better, but it had not happened at this point. Regarding signage, Mr. Richardson stated that the interpretive signage projects were underway. He reported that the City was still working with the vendor on the kiosks. He said the interpretive signage that was part of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) was complete. Mr. Richardson passed around information on Riverloop Connections, a group that was working to provide milemarkers, signs, and maps along on the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail. Mr. Richardson concluded his report, noting that the sheriff's crew had been picking up litter in the parks and that there were four more football games scheduled. Ms. Mello asked why there was mowing in a place that was supposed to be a natural area. Mr. Richardson said he would look into it and get back to her. Ms. French noted that the restoration plan for the west side of the freeway called for keeping it open with the promotion of meadowlark habitat as the primary goal in mind. She said they were likely mowing to keep the woody vegetation to a minimum. Ms. Behm said the group had been concerned about having a large concrete pad under the kiosks. Mr. Richardson responded that colored concrete was a possibility. Ms. Behm reiterated the CPC's recommendation to include a directive to keep dogs on the leash on every kiosk. Mr. Biggs asked if erosion around the Autzen Footbridge was slated to be addressed. Mr. Richardson replied that he did not think it had been scheduled. Mr. Biggs said there would be a lot of tourists in the area next summer and the work should be done before then. MINUTES— Citizen Planning Committee of the October 11, 2007 Page 6 Whilamut Natural Area