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I also agree that we do not want this activity on the Hendricks or any <br /> other park restroom walls. The City provides an area in Skinner Butte <br /> Park(historic quarry site)where citizens may practice rock climbing <br /> /at their own risk, of course). I am informed by LRCS staff with <br /> togxperience and expertise in the sport that the Skinner Butte site offers <br /> full range of climbing challenges, from beginning to advanced. Few <br /> communities provide such facilities, but Eugene does. This is where we <br /> want people to practice rock climbing, if they are so inclined. <br /> Naturally, we encourage appropriate safety measures be taken. <br /> Park restrooms or the walls of other public buildings are not an <br /> appropriate place for the activity. <br /> Therese/Eric --any thoughts on a public response? Best to leave it <br /> alone, or? <br /> -Tim Rhay <br /> > Original Message <br /> >From: MEDARY Sarah J <br /> >Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 8:55 AM <br /> >To: ROBERT Michael J; RHAY Tim W <br /> >Cc: FOERSTLER Kevin J <br /> >Subject: RE: climbing the wall <br /> >I agree, I saw it on the cover this morning and had a bad feeling about <br /> >it. Let me know what support you need from us. sm <br /> > Original Message <br /> • From: ROBERT Michael J <br /> > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 8:54 AM <br /> • To: MEDARY Sarah J; RHAY Tim W <br /> > Subject:climbing the wall <br /> • I think it's unfortunate that this morning's <br /> 'Register-Guard has the cover photo of rock climbers on the Rock <br /> ‘IIKRestroom in Hendricks Park. I was aware that a couple people were <br /> >climbing the wall last week and thought it was a one time event; I <br /> >didn't witness them climbing nor did I see them yesterday, when the <br /> >photo was presumably taken. <br /> • This morning I looked over the walls and see where they <br /> >are marked up now with climbing chalk, even up to the eaves and <br /> >gutters. I don't want people climbing these walls; I think it will <br /> >lead to damage of the roof and eaves. The roof is metal and walking <br /> >on it is not only dangerous but will dent the roof and reduce its life. <br /> >I also don't think we want any kind of liability of climbers on the <br /> >walls or roof. Although the chalk is not causing damage, it is <br /> >defacing. <br /> > <br /> • If I see climbers on the building, I will ask them not <br /> >to climb on it anymore and I think it's important to stop this activity <br /> >before it becomes any more popular. Please inform me if you think <br /> >should do otherwise. <br /> 2 <br />