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• <br /> Interest has been expressed by the Eugene Lions Club and the Eugene Active 20-30 Club in a partnership <br /> effort to develop and raise funds for a regional scale play area in Alton Baker Park. Staff has made <br /> presentations to the organizations and has found a great deal of enthusiasm and support. Following <br /> approval by the boards of the two organizations,a project scope and timeline will be developed for the <br /> project. A request for proposals for a planning and design consultant will likely be issued. <br /> Amazon Park <br /> Phase:Planning <br /> Staff is developing a project scope and timeline for the development of ballfields and park amenities slated <br /> for the portion of Amazon Park near Roosevelt Middle School. Construction of this project is anticipated <br /> for 2004. <br /> Amazon Pool <br /> Phase:Project complete <br /> r <br /> Lir <br /> Bethel Community Park <br /> Phase:Design and construction <br /> Construction of the Bethel skateboard park was completed on schedule in early October. An innovative <br /> design/build process appears to have paid off in the construction of this skatepark. This unique approach <br /> allowed the expertise of the designers to be integrated throughout the design and construction process. In <br /> addition,Parks and Open Space Planning,in conjunction with the consultants,held a public input session <br /> in June to solicit ideas and suggestions from users before the park was designed.These innovative <br /> approaches resulted in creating a popular facility that meets the needs of a variety of skill levels and has <br /> something for everyone. <br /> Elsewhere in the park,construction of lighting,irrigation,and landscaping of the parking areas is currently <br /> under way. Work is scheduled to be complete by the end of November. A public meeting is scheduled for <br /> late November to discuss the next phase of improvements at the park. Additional planned amenities <br /> include a restroom,children's play area,sidewalks,a dog-off leash area,running trail,and picnic facilities <br /> to name a few. Construction of the next phase of improvements,which will include some of the above,is <br /> proposed for 2003. <br /> Delta Ponds <br /> Phase:Planning and design <br /> The final feasibility study report for the restoration project has been completed by the Army Corps of <br /> Engineers(ACE),and the report has gone to the ACE regional headquarters for review and approval. <br /> Construction is anticipated to begin in 2003,pending ACE approvals. <br /> Cor POS Quarterly Update: 10/31/02 2 <br />