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The development and implementation of the ISO 14001-registered Environmental Management System in the Wastewater Division of the Public Work Department was recognized last week at the annual conference of the Oregon 'Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA). ACWA is a statewide organization of 75 local government wastewater treatment and surface water management agencies (www.oracwa.org). The Wastewater Division won the association's annual award in the "Outstanding Member Agency" category, for 'For strong leadership in environmental management and continuing efforts towards environmental protection. For more information, contact James 011erenshaw, Technical Services Manager, at 682-8604. Parks and Open Space Bond Projects Keep on Rolling As Skyview Park nears completion, construction begins at Bethel Skatepark, Awbrey Park begins a park improvement process, and the Alton Baker Park boat launch goes to bid. All these projects are funded by the parks and open space bond measure approved by voters in 1998, According to construction manager Kevin Finney, Skyview Park '' 414 is 99.9% complete. Located between the end of Hawkins Lane and Timberline Drive, the park is in a spectacular natural ;� , 44/11. x setting with unobstructed views of Eugene's south hills, a wetland boardwalk, several large Oregon white oak trees and ' nt two small stands of native forest as well as innovative play a • ' j • equipment and an irrigated playfield. For more information, . -- 'y,,•: contact Construction Manager Kevin Finney at 682-6018 or iffiali4;„,t Project Manager Robin Hostick at 682-4915. _ Airspeed Skateparks, the firm hired to design and build the Bethel skatepark, broke ground on the project July 29. The Florence-based firm is a design/build skatepark specialist which4:00•0 has constructed facilities across the country, most recently in )f300002 Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Airspeed tailored the design of the skatepark to reflect input gathered from a public meeting Skyview Park playground features innovative equipment attended by many Bethel area youth in June. The park is anticipated to be completed by mid-October. For more information, contact Parks Planner Carolyn Weiss at 682-4914. rtwbrey Park neighbors are invited to help identify park improvements by participating in a workshop next Wednesday, August 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the park on the corner of River Road and Spring Creek Drive. This is the first stage of gathering input from neighbors to develop a master plan. Construction is scheduled for summer 2003. For more information, contact Parks Planner John Weber at 682-4908. The Alton Baker boat ramp project went out to bid July 26. The bid closes August 16, and construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of October. The launch has been long anticipated by the local boating community as a replacement for the informal boat launch on the Willamette River that was closed in 1996. The new facility will include a concrete boat ramp and access road, parking for 12 boat trailers, lighting, landscaping, and irrigation. For more information, contact Project Manager John Weber at 682-4908 Construction Manager Mike Shields at 682-5300. 'Eugene Outdoors'Due in Eugene Area Homes this Weekend The summer/fall issue of Eugene Outdoors, a publication of the Parks and Open Division, is due in homes this weekend. This issue features the Willamette River park system and includes articles about the history of the development of the riverfront park system and river restoration projects, as well as a map centerfold that highlights the many parks and open space areas along the river. The issue also includes articles about the upcoming leaf collection program, volunteer projects and tree care. Copies of the newsletter have been placed in today's City Council packet. For more information, contact Publication Editor Therese Picado at 682-4814 or Parks and Open Space Division Director Johnny Medlin at 682-4930. THIS WEEK • EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 August 1,2002 CCnews080102.wpd