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Lre '41110 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: MAY 28, 1993 <br /> TO: JIM JOHNSON <br /> FROM: BOB HAMMITT <br /> SUBJECT: WAYNE MORSE RANCH PROJECT <br /> I checked with staff (Dick Morgan, John Etter) about the Wayne Morse Histori- <br /> cal Corporation proposed project utilizing Looking Glass students. We gener- <br /> ally support the project and think it would be a benefit to the facility if <br /> managed properly. Projects such as restoration of fences, improved landscap- <br /> ing , painting and chipping of trails in the wooded area would certainly <br /> benefit the property. Several things to flag are: <br /> 1 . The project needs to be managed in a way as not to conflict with Recrea- <br /> tion Division's annual day camp. <br /> 2. The Off-Leash Association is planning some similar projects such as chip- <br /> ping trails in the off-leash area and white-washing of the fence. <br /> 3. The Native Plant Society has made an agreement with us to do some im- <br /> provements to the landscaping in exchange for some rental fees, so they have <br /> a landscaping project planned. <br /> As you probably recall , in the letter you received last spring from Charles <br /> Porter, he suggested some painting and fence improvement projects. When we <br /> responded to that letter, we told him that the City would be willing to par- <br /> ticipate in the projects by possibly purchasing some of the materials. We <br /> are still willing to do that. <br /> The problem with the project will be the staff time that is required to work <br /> with the Looking Glass students to coordinate the projects and insure that <br /> they are properly done. We will be willing to assign somebody to work with <br /> whoever they have supervising the students, but cannot provide supervision <br /> for them. Assuming we proceed with the project, all of the proposals for <br /> work by the Wayne Morse Historical Corporation need to be run by us for ap- <br /> proval prior to authorization. Generally, we support the project and would <br /> like to see it go forth. As it proceeds, whoever is coordinating it needs to <br /> work with Dick Morgan. <br /> I hope this info is helpful . If you need additional info give me a call . <br />