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, <br /> plans and programs of other agencies and private organizations; <br /> (6) Ensuring safe and convenient access to recreation lands and facilities; and <br /> (7) Maintaining, remodeling and upgrading pazk, recreational and cultural <br /> facilities in order to respond to changing uses as well as attaining and <br /> preserving operational efficiency. <br /> E. Early Gilliam Park Background: <br /> 1977: The City of Eugene purchased the initial 6.67 acre Gilliam Pazk site at <br /> 3055 Gilliam Road. The intent was to develop the park site together with <br /> adjoining 4J School District property into athletic fields. <br /> Early 1980s: School District 4J sold nearly half of the adjoining land to EWEB <br /> for an electric substation. <br /> 1994: Following size and siting criteria in the 1989 Eugene Parks and Recreation <br /> Plan, the City began negotiations with 4J School District, EWEB, and Paradise <br /> Development Co. to work out afour-way land trade to relocate the park site to <br /> better serve the residents. The City traded 3.23 acres out of the origina16.67 acre <br /> park site and sold the remaining acreage for $68,000. The new site was to be <br /> developed jointly with 1.49 acres acquired by School District 4J on the west side <br /> of the pazk as a schooUpazk development. <br /> F. During June and July of 1996 the City of Eugene Parks Planning staff hosted and <br /> facilitated a series of three public workshops at the Gilliam Elementary School. <br /> The results of these workshops are summarized below: <br /> Public Scopina Session -June 13, 1996, held at Gilliam School <br /> There were 14 people in attendance at the fast public meeting, including Joyce Ostemig (Gilliam <br /> Principal), Laurie McCaskill (Gilliam teacher), and Bob Leach (Athletics). <br /> Concerns and Issues: <br /> ? The park should be largely natural, open and free flowing. <br /> ? Keep trees and wild roses. <br /> ? Provide grading to create a place that would serve as an amphitheater. <br /> ? Keep the pond, maybe relocating it. Landscape with native trees and shrubs. Both of these actions <br /> would help create an outdoor classroom/ educational opportunity. <br /> ? Specific amenities suggested include: ' <br /> Barbeque Stands Drinking Fountain Trees <br /> Pumpkin Patch Bocci Ball Courts Soft Jogging Path <br /> Picnic Tables Sand Volleyball 2 Horseshoe Courts <br /> Lights (maybe) Benches <br /> <br /> C3ilham Park Admin Approval Page 2 <br /> <br />