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HAMMITT Bob <br /> From: ETTER John F <br /> To: MORGAN Dick A; RHAY Tim W; HAMMITT Bob; MEDLIN Johnny R <br /> Cc: WEBER John J; PLAMONDON Scott F <br /> Subject: FW: Amazon Creek at Oak Patch--small scale project <br /> Date: Monday, May 06, 1996 7:53AM <br /> Councilor Nathanson's response, FYI. --John <br /> From: NATHANSON Nancy L <br /> To: ETTER John F <br /> Subject: RE: Amazon Creek at Oak Patch--small scale project <br /> Date: Sunday, May 05, 1996 8:26AM <br /> John, thanks for the help. Have inserted some comments below. Look for --> > <br /> Nancy <br /> From: ETTER John F <br /> To: NATHANSON Nancy L <br /> Cc: MORGAN Dick A; RHAY Tim W; WEBER John J; HAMMITT Bob; MEDLIN Johnny R <br /> Subject: Amazon Creek at Oak Patch--small scale project <br /> Date: Thursday, April 25, 1996 9:04AM <br /> Before making this response, I've shared your ideas with several others here. This response is therefore a <br /> blend of the comments I got back: <br /> Conceptually, we like the project. Staff would like to be involved on suggestions for materials, and the <br /> locations for installing/planting them. <br /> --> > great, thanks. That's what I was hoping for. <br /> When you speak of "partnering" with businesses along the channel, we hope that means that they are <br /> underwriting costs, or some of them, particularly on the maintenance end. <br /> --> > hadn't gotten to maintenance yet- so far was hoping that we could supply 2-3 trees through <br /> NeighborWoods program at same time they installed the picnic table(s) or benchles), which would most <br /> likely be on THEIR property. I think I mentioned in the earlier message that I would like someone to get a <br /> map and meet us out there so we can see the public and private property and easement lines. <br /> Our crews mow and maintain the area at a certain level now. To the extent that placement of new <br /> vegetation and furnishings doesn't significantly add to the current routine maintenance, there should be no <br /> problem in adding them. <br /> --> > good. I have consistently mentioned to the citizen volunteers as well as property owners that this is <br /> a primary concern and reason why city staff must be involved - mentioned it to the Roosevelt group also, a <br /> couple weeks ago. <br /> In creating landscapes where smaller mowing machines are needed, we would ask that such be <br /> underwritten by the sponsoring business(es). Rose bushes and other high maintenance plant materials, as <br /> well as emptying trash receptacles, are also beyond our present capacity to care for. <br /> --> > good advice. some may be willing to take it on, others no. Or, I may have luck with Rose Society, <br /> since a member lives on Brittany out here. <br /> On the public side of matching a private investment, our opportunities to assist exist most easily in with <br /> project design and coordination--something we can accomplish by adjusting our work program for <br /> something this small. <br /> --> > that's just about what we need, other than a couple trees. I think this should work out fine. <br /> For capital outlay, our opportunities lie in finding any savings in the Parks Services operating budget, which <br /> can best be determined as we move into June (end of year). At this point, Dick Morgan (Parks <br /> Maintenance Manager) estimates he can only match a $1,000 offering from the businesses. For $2000 <br /> dollars, one could buy a couple of the nice concrete tables (nearly indestructable) that we have started <br /> using, and have enough left for several trees and/or shrubs. Whether we can increase the offering later <br /> remains to be seen. <br /> Page 1 <br />