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1973-1975: Community gardens built and tended west of octagonal restroom. Program fails <br /> due to high theft of produce. • <br /> 1974: Gabion baskets are installed along the river bank to stop erosion caused since the <br /> <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 /> 1997:. Due to ongoing legal protests, the cross is removed from the butte to new location <br /> at Eugene Bible College. <br /> 1997-: The Eugene Rotary is involved in improvements to overlook area, planting, <br /> benches, new light, etc. ~ • <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 Apri12000 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 /> i <br /> 1. <br /> G. Extensive research was carried out for historical aspects and current conditions of <br /> the park. City archives, the Lane County Historical Society, the University of ! ~ <br /> i <br /> Ore on Landsca e Architecture De artmen r 1 <br /> t o a histories interviews on-site <br /> g p p <br /> evaluations and more all contributed to the body of information contained in this <br /> master plan. <br /> I <br /> H. City of Eugene Parks Planning staff hosted and facilitated a series of three public <br /> workshops at the Campbell Senior Center between April 2000 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 I <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 j <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 /> i <br /> <br />