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3 <br />E U G E N E <br />Parks and <br />Open Space <br />a division of Public Works <br />1820 Roosevelt Blvd. <br />Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br />(541) 682 -4800 <br />(541) 682 -4882 Fax <br />www.ci.eugene.or,us/pw /parks <br />Parks and Open <br />Space Planning <br />Parks Maintenance <br />Urban Forestry <br />Wetlands and Open <br />Waterways <br />EUGENE <br />August 12, 2003 <br />Amazon Neighborhood Association <br />% Mary Tegel <br />2730 Emerald St. <br />Eugene, OR 97403 <br />Jan Wilson <br />1260 President St. <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Paul & Marcy Cauthorn <br />2714 University Street <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Subject: Overflow Parking at Amazon Park <br />Mary Tegel of the Amazon Neighborhood Association sent me a letter dated July 23, <br />2003 regarding Amazon Pool overflow parking at Amazon Park. Paul and Marcy <br />Cauthorn sent a letter to Mayor Torrey on July 25, 2003 regarding the same subject. <br />Mayor Torrey requested staff to investigate the concerns expressed and prepare a <br />reply. Since both letters are on the same subject it was decided to prepare a single <br />reply fitting both letters. <br />I appreciate these letters offering suggestions on how we can work to mitigate <br />concerns regarding overflow parking at Amazon Park. Parking at Amazon Park has <br />been an ongoing challenge. In addressing this challenge, we are attempting to <br />provide safe, convenient access to the pool, community centers and park while <br />minimizing the impact on neighborhood streets and the park's natural amenities. We <br />are also hoping to minimize the amount of pavement within the park. <br />The current Development Plan for Amazon Park was adopted by Administrative Order <br />58 -94 -25 in 1994. 1 was present at the public meetings for that plan and I recall there <br />was considerable conversation on the issue of parking. One result of that public <br />process was that the area immediately west of the Hilyard Community Center was <br />designated as available for overflow parking. However, almost ten years have gone <br />by since that plan was adopted and the Amazon Pool has since been renovated. A <br />number of 1998 Park Bond improvements are slated for Amazon Park. This provides <br />us with an opportunity to update the park's development plan and to explore some <br />long term options. <br />On August 5, 2003 a meeting was held at Amazon Park to discuss the concerns that <br />were being expressed. Citizens in attendance included Mary Tegel, Paul Cauthorn, <br />Marcy Cauthorn, and Jan Wilson. Staff present included Renee Grube, Tim Patrick, <br />and myself. In this meeting we talked about both short term as well as long term <br />concerns. <br />SHORT TERM: <br />We discussed that the current need for overflow parking for Amazon Pool will be, with <br />the exception of <br />Some potential hot weekend days in September, over by Labor Day. I do not feel we <br />can involve all the affected parties in a discussion and bring this issue to consensus <br />