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Public Works <br /> Parks and Open Space Division <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard <br /> ~EMO~E~I~l\ DUM Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> (541) 682-4800 <br /> (541) 682-4882 FAX <br /> www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/parks <br /> Date: March 3, 2004 <br /> To: Dennis Taylor, City Manager <br /> From: Carolyn Weiss; Parks & Open Space Planning <br /> Subject: Alton Baker Park Monitoring, 2003 Football Season Summary <br /> As required by an Intergovernmental Agreement between the University of Oregon and the City of <br /> Eugene, a park monitoring program for Alton Baker Park was developed to monitor impacts related to <br /> park use by Autzen Stadium patrons. The end of the 2003 football season marks the third year that park <br /> monitoring has been in place. The program was developed in coordination with the Whilamut Natural <br /> Area Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) and the University of Oregon (LT of O). Additionally, an annual <br /> post-football season meeting is required, with members of the CPC and the U of O to review and discuss <br /> results of the Park Monitoring Plan and whether the conditions of the IGA relating to Alton Baker Park <br /> have been achieved. This meeting was held on February 25, 2004. <br /> Park monitoring has been conducted by the Alton Baker Park Host, the non-profit group Nearby Nature. <br /> Patterns and trends have been observed as a result of the park monitoring efforts. These observations are <br /> categorized along with recommendations for mitigation of impacts in the attached spreadsheet. <br /> Overall, City staff are pleased with the monitoring program results and recommend continuation of the <br /> <br /> program. Given the experience that has been gained from the last several years of monitoring, program <br /> efficiencies are expected in the upcoming year. Additionally, staff anticipate working with the University <br /> on the installation of educational signage in the parkas further required in the 2002 Intergovernmental <br /> <br /> Agreement. <br /> <br /> ATTAC)f~NTS <br /> 1. 2003 Monitoring and Recommendation Summary <br /> <br /> 2. Park Host Observations <br /> <br /> cc: Bob Beals, University of Oregon <br /> David Sonnichsen and Bonnie Ullmann, Whilamut Natural Area CPC <br /> Andy Peara, Nearby Nature <br /> Ed Gerdes, Science Factory <br /> Norman Marlborough, Emerald Valley BMX <br /> Gary MclVeel, City of Eugene, Transportation <br /> Kurt Corey, City of Eugene, Public Works Director <br /> Johnny Medlin, City of Eugene, Parks and Open Space Director <br /> Andrea Riner, City of Eugene, Parks and Open Space Planning Manager <br /> <br />