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(6) Ensuring safe and convenient access to recreation lands and facilities; and <br />(7) Maintaining, remodeling and upgrading park, recreational and cultural <br />facilities in order to respond to changing uses as well as attaining and <br />preserving operational efficiency. <br />E. Arrowhead Park Background: <br />1996: The City of Eugene purchased 2.97 acres of property from Steve Lee of Stingray <br />Development, Inc. for a neighborhood park serving the Santa Clara area. Stingray <br />Development was also compensated by the City for street improvements fronting <br />the property as part of the purchase agreement. <br />1998: The Parks and Open Space bond measure is passed by Eugene voters, allocating <br />$300,000 to improvements in Arrowhead Park. <br />F. The Arrowhead Park Concept Plan was developed through a public involvement <br />and research process from February 2003 through May 2003. <br />G. City of Eugene Parks Planning staff hosted and facilitated two public workshops <br />for the design of the concept plan on February 13, 2003 and May 27, 2003, <br />respectively. <br />H. Advertisement for public involvement efforts included direct-mail :postcard <br />invitations to over 900 neighbors, individuals and stakeholder organizations, news <br />releases, personal contact and interviews. with organizations and individuals, and <br />listing on the Calendar of Public Meetings. <br />I. A web page was developed for the design process, where all workshop results, <br />comments, and concept plans were posted for public Internet access. <br />