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regarding expressed desires for recreational opportunities within <br />> Eugene and Amazon Park. Include the <br />> methods used (e.g., survey questions, survey outreach /methods, rate <br />>of return). <br />>5. PLANNING PROPOSALS - AMAZON PARK <br />> Assemble all existing planning proposals prepared within Eugene <br />>during the past ten years for Amazon Park, <br />> including both recreation and natural restoration plans. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mary O'Brien <br />At 12:12 PM 12/1/2003, RINER Andrea G wrote: <br />>Ms. O'Brien and Councilor Pape: <br />>While some of our park projects have generated significant community <br />>interest and energy, I would certainly not characterize parks as being <br />>embroiled in controversy. People in Eugene care - -they care about pretty <br />>much everything, and when it comes to parks we all have strong opinions <br />> about what we consider the right thing to do. This is just the reality we <br />>need to operate under, and City staff are committed to engaging the public <br />>in informed discussions about the issues. I am confident that the public <br />>involvement and planning processes we have in place can result in a <br />>well- balanced and thoughtful plan for Amazon Park. Our work at Amazon will <br />>follow similar processes that have been utilized on such recent park <br />>planning efforts as Bethel, Alton Baker, Skinner Butte, Arrowhead, Awbrey, <br />>Candlelight, Skyview, Irwin, Frank Kinney, Gilbert, Gilham, Lark, Laurel <br />>Hill, Marche Chase, Milton, Oakmont, Rasor, Shadow Wood, Trainsong, and <br />>Walnut Grove Parks. These have been clear and effective public involvement <br />>and planning projects that have involved thousands of Eugene residents in <br />>the decision - making process. <br />>In addition, the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Comprehensive Plan is <br />>underway. This intensive research and decision - making effort provides an <br />>excellent opportunity for the community as a whole to discuss and evaluate a <br />>wide range of park issues that may not be feasible to incorporate within the <br />>planning efforts for our individual parks and open space areas. <br />Mary O'Brien <br />P.O. Box 12056 <br />Eugene, OR 97440 <br />phone: 541/485-6886 <br />fax: 541/485-7429 <br />