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not a recent "downturn" in maintenance. In fact, we are <br /> moving somewhat faster this season and last as having three <br /> functional mowers (enabling Dick Charles to mow with the other <br /> staff when his schedule permits) and the increased effeciency <br /> of the Tiger have had a positive impact on our rough mowing <br /> operation. <br /> As to Bertini doing some kind of ditching work at <br /> Tugman, it has not been done since I've been Turf & Grounds <br /> Supervisor, which is more than a decade. If such work was <br /> done it was likely done before the rocks were placed in the <br /> stream channel and probably was done using the cat - which we <br /> no longer have. I can't imagine our tractors being very <br /> effective in such an application. I would think one would <br /> need a fairly large backhoe (which we also no longer have) at <br /> the minimum to accomplish anything that would be truly <br /> helpful. <br /> I share Dave's concern that the Gradall might have <br /> difficulty with getting stuck or rutting the turf at the site. <br /> I also understand the neighbors' concerns. I've been at <br /> Tugman in a rainstorm and seen the stream overflow it banks <br /> and literally flood the park. A sheet of water obscured the <br /> turf and the walkways became running streams. I needed my <br /> knee boots to keep from getting wet just walking on the paths. <br /> The current of these mini-streams was swift enough to give me <br /> pause and make me careful of my footing. The outlet to the <br /> park stream had been cleared by our staff prior to this storm <br /> and was clear at the time of my visit. While the rain was <br /> heavy, it was not atypical for Eugene. <br /> We probably need to discuss this at some length and <br /> develop a long-term solution. It will not be a quick or <br /> simple fix. <br /> From: ETTER John F <br /> To: RHAY Tim W; RITTER Dave P <br /> Cc: MORGAN Dick A <br /> Subject: Tugman Park <br /> Date: Tuesday, May 16, 1995 2:32PM <br /> At the information session last night on what's going on at <br /> the landfill correction, I was approached by a couple people <br /> on other matters, which I said I would pass on to appropriate <br /> staff. <br /> 1. The open creek has silted and vegetated to where the cross <br /> section doesn't allow the average winter storm to be <br /> contained. I remember years ago Don Bertini driving a loader <br /> down the creek bed to clean it out. Maybe it's time work it <br /> over again? <br /> 2. The grass behind the houses on Donald Street (N of 39th) <br /> doesn't get mowed soon enough. <br /> On both of these I explained that the frequency of maintenance <br /> has decreased in recent years, but that they would get <br /> addressed at some point. --John <br /> Page 2 <br />