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<br /> r <br /> 1'973-1975: Community gardens built and tended west of octagonal restroom. Program fails <br /> ? due to high theft of produce. <br /> Gabion baskets are installed alon the river bank to sto erosion caused since the <br /> 1974. g p <br /> alteration of river hydrology as a result of the construction of the I-105 freeway in <br /> 1962. <br /> ' 1987: City Parks and Recreation proposes extension and re-alignment of Cheshire <br /> Street. City buys duplex, house and property to make way for expansion. <br /> Whiteaker neighborhood rejects plans to put Cheshire through to west side of I- <br /> 105. <br /> 1996: The Skinner's Cabin replica is moved from the north side of the butte to a more <br /> open, sunny location (present location). <br /> i <br /> 1997: Due to ongoing legal protests, the cross is removed from the butte to new location <br /> at Eugene Bible College. <br /> i~ <br /> '1997-: The Eugene Rotary is involved in improvements to overlook area, planting, <br /> I! <br /> benches, new light, eta , <br /> 1999: Following a vote to approve the action, an American flag is erected on the butte to <br /> replace the cross as a veteran's memorial. <br /> ! F. The Skinner Butte Park Master Plan was developed through an extensive public <br /> involvement and research process from April 2000 through January 2002. Dozens <br /> of stakeholder groups and individuals were involved in its development at every <br /> level through a format aimed at involvement on a number of scales to reflect a <br /> cross-section of the community the park serves. <br /> G. Extensive research was carried out for historical aspects and current conditions of <br /> j the park. City archives, the Lane County Historical Society, the University of <br /> Oregon Landscape Architecture Department, oral histories, interviews, on-site <br /> evaluations and more all contributed to the body of information contained in this <br /> master plan. <br /> H. City of Eugene Parks Planning staff hosted and facilitated a series of three public <br /> workshops at the Campbell Senior Center between Apri12000 and June 2001, <br /> drawing over 120 participants. The first workshop was anall-day event including <br /> a presentation of the history and current status of Skinner Butte Park, a walking <br /> tour and evaluation, and a group discussion of issues and opportunities within the <br /> park. The second workshop focused on reviewing a draft vision statement, policy <br /> goals and strategies for the master plan, and two rounds of group discussions to <br /> review concept diagrams of key issues and opportunities. The third workshop <br /> involved general discussion of the draft master plan drawing, a revised vision <br /> <br />