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I <br /> I <br /> Issues <br /> The vision statement responds to a set of <br /> current issues surrounding the park. The Issue #4: Park amenities are ~ <br /> following list highlights the most commonly insufficient and outdated. <br /> mentioned and critical of these issues as The park has a strong civic focus, but lacks ' -1 <br /> they were explored during the first public certain key support facilities. <br /> workshop session. The list has been Many support facilities were developed I <br /> updated and revised as research and between 25 and 50 years ago, and no longer The Master Plan <br /> retain the quality and function to support the res onds to a s®t of <br /> broader public input helped direct the P <br /> process. The planning process was aimed needs of a growing population. current +ssues in the <br /> at addressin theses ecific issues, which N The west end of the park remains ~ park <br /> g p undeveloped and under-utilized. <br /> helped set the tone for discussions and Physical intrusions such as the radio tower <br /> research leading to the set of impact recreation and aesthetic values. <br /> recommendations contained in this plan. ~ <br /> This list expands on the issues presented Issue #5• The butte embodies multiple <br /> in Chapter 1. unique values. <br /> The butte is a geographic landmark of ` ~ # <br /> Issue #1: The mission and role of the historic significance, whose historic ~ ~I <br /> park is unclear. appearance and view sheds are threatened <br /> by forestation in the absence of pre-historic <br /> Issue #2: The park's rich natural and management. iq ( <br /> cultural history has The butte contains remnant natural areas of <br /> tremendous potential but is noteworthy integrity, especially valuable for <br /> poorly represented and their proximity to downtown, that are <br /> interpreted. threatened by forestation and invasive <br /> vegetation. <br /> The park is the physical origin of the city The butte is a significant feature for native <br /> and local community. ~ <br /> resident and migratory birds. <br /> Local native cultures had a presence in the The butte represents a civic focus, attraction ~ ~ <br /> park for thousands of years that is not and icon for a community identity, but is in <br /> currently represented. poor repair and lends a somewhat run-down <br /> Many historical features that exist in the park image. , <br /> remain anonymous. <br /> Some historic features in the park are <br /> deteriorating. The Jniversity of Oregon i:: <br /> No clear policy exists regarding the role of observatory, seen here in this . , <br /> the SMJ house in the ark. 7890 photograph, is one <br /> p example of a rich history in <br /> Historic views from the butte are largely Skinner Butte Park that needs i.. <br /> gone and disappearing quickly. to be made available to the <br /> community through more ~ , <br /> interpretation ' <br /> Issue #3: Active management of ~ <br /> natural areas is needed. <br /> Natural resources have a high community <br /> value. i <br /> ~ E. <br /> Most natural areas in the park are dominated - ° ' ~ ~ ' ~ <br /> by invasive vegetation. ~ ~ ~ <br /> Some valuable native habitat is in danger of ~ ; ' <br /> being lost. l <br /> N Rare plants exist m the park. ~ - - ~ - ~ - <br /> _ _ . <br /> N No comprehensive natural resources study ~ ' V = <br /> exists for the park. ~ <br /> _ _ ~,..a.,n. ~ ~ <br /> Some conflicts exist between maintenance ~ <br /> practices and natural systems. ~ ~ ~ <br /> No staff resources are available for 9 ~ <br /> maintenance of natural areas. <br /> i <br /> <br /> 58 Chapter 5: Master Plan <br /> <br />