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<br /> <br />City of Eugene <br />125 East 8 Avenue, 2 Floor <br />thnd <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />(541) 682-5010 <br />(541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> <br />www.eugene-or.gov <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br />April 2, 2015 <br /> <br />IN THIS EDITION <br /> <br />SPENCER BUTTE SUMMIT TRAIL PROJECT BEGINS <br />ANNUAL BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER FOR EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br /> <br />Spencer Butte Summit Trail Project Begins <br />The summit of Spencer Butte is rapidly deteriorating due to high use, and the rare ecosystem found there is being trampled <br />away. Without a clear trail to the top, hikers often disperse, and impact to the existing rare and sensitive plant community <br />has been significant. In addition, the confusing trail network results in <br />several injuries each year to people who are simply lost. Many of these <br />instances have required Lane County Search and Rescue efforts. <br /> <br />The Spencer Butte Summit Trail project will construct a defined and stable <br />trail bed with a few short sections of constructed basalt rock steps. The <br />trail will maintain a relatively steep, challenging grade with a few widened <br />areas that take advantage of spectacular views. <br /> <br />In the past, other approaches such as signage, trail markers, cairns, and <br />fencing were tried, but none proved successful. In response, Parks and <br />Open Space underwent an extensive public process with public meetings <br />and community surveys seeking opinions on how best to address the <br />issue. The overwhelming majority of participants agreed that <br />reconstructing portions of the existing trail and building a section of new <br />trail would address the ongoing issues. <br /> <br />Work is scheduled to begin this week and is expected to be completed by <br />the end of July 2015. The work is being done by Oregon Woods, Inc., a <br />The existing rare and sensitive plant community has <br />Eugene-based forestry and natural restoration company. When work is <br /> top. <br /> <br />been impacted by lack of a clear trail to the <br />under way, portions of the trail will be closed Monday through Friday <br />during daytime construction hours, and the entire park will be closed one day a week every one to two weeks, starting on <br />Thursday, Apr. 9, due to helicopter work associated with the project. <br /> <br />Total cost of the project is estimated at $529,000, funded in part by a Recreational Trails Program grant provided by the <br />Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. <br /> <br />For more information, please visit www.eugene-or.gov/spencerbutte or contact Engineering Construction Manager Adam <br />Steffen at 541-682-5040 or adam.r.steffen@ci.eugene.or.us, or Parks Project Manager Philip Richardson at 541-682-4906 <br />or philip.s.richardson@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br />Annual Book Sale Fundraiser for Eugene Public Library <br />Book lovers: shop for a good cause! The Friends of Eugene Public Library Annual Book Sale will be held Saturday, Apr. 11, <br />from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Apr. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lane Events Center (Lane County Fairgrounds) <br />Performance Hall. <br /> <br />Proceeds from this all-volunteer project go to support Eugene Public Library classes, programs, and events, including <br />Summer Reading for children and teens. Admission and parkingare free. <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />April 2, 2015 <br />