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sculpting of the ground to provide visual interest as long as it was not too high and it maintained the `open <br />feeling' of the site. <br />Several people cited the need for shade trees in the park. Currently there are no trees on the site. Some said <br />they would like to see native trees and shrubs planted in the park. The enhanced open waterway through the <br />site is seen as a prime opportunity for developing a native landscape theme. Some did caution that the site <br />should not be over planted to the point that it does not feel safe. State Street Park was cited as an example <br />of a park that was too `shrubby' and over planted. <br />Conclusions <br />Based on the testimony heard, it is clear that there are four major interest areas for. Candlelight Park: (1) <br />developing the open waterway with a focus on native plantings that can provide the opportunity for wildlife <br />habitat; (2) keeping a dog off leash area in the park that will continue to provide dogs and their people with <br />a quality experience; (3) providing limited sport field opportunities that maintain an open space feeling and <br />multiple use potential; and (4) developing an active use area that includes playgrounds, picnic shelter, and <br />space suitable for neighborhood gatherings. <br />Maintaining user safety was an overriding concern for all areas of the park. Lighting was seen as beneficial, <br />especially along paths and in activity areas. The park should be designed for maximum visibility from the <br />street frontages and keep an open feeling. <br />. There is a concern regarding having sufficient and conveniently located parking for park users, especially <br />for accessible parking and parking for dog park users. In addition to being costly, developing on site <br />parking may not be permitted by the Eugene Zoning Ordinance standards for neighborhood parks. Further <br />evaluation of the amount of curb side parking and zoning standards will be needed. <br />Developing a meaningful open water way through the park site will likely require a significant budget <br />allocation, not to mention the cost of providing footbridges and the mitigation credits for the lost wetland. <br />Supplemental funding should be explored to help with this portion of the project. <br />With an apparently strong support group for the dog off leash area, consideration should be given to <br />develop this feature with the V.I.P. program (Volunteers In Parks). This could be approached in the same <br />manner that the Alton Baker Park Dog Park was constructed, which can serve as a successful model for <br />involvement. <br />Closing <br />Participants were reminded that there would be at least one more public meeting in which a draft master <br />plan..will. be presented_for discussion. It was.. estimated that this second meeting would be scheduled later. in__ <br />the winter. Announcement would be made prior to the meeting to all interested parties. All interested <br />parties were reminded that they are welcome to discuss this project or submit comments anytime on this <br />master plan process by phone; email, or surface mail. <br />