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hensive Plan. City Manager Taylor responded that a memorandum would be presented to the council outlining the status of the plan, which was targeted to begin early in 2006. Ms. Taylor reported that the Lane Regional Area Protection Authority received a grant from the Environ- mental Protection Agency to provide low-interest loans to truckers so they may do what was necessary to remain warm or cool, as the case may be, without idling their trucks during rest stops. She pointed out that the elimination of this practice would ensure unnecessary fuel usage and increase air quality. Mr. Papé reported that Mr. Poling, City Manager Dennis Taylor, Public Works Director Kurt Corey, and he met with representatives of Sheldon High School recently to discuss the parking issues at the school as well as access to Willagillespie Road. He requested that staff provide a status report on these issues which were impacting students. City Manager Taylor responded that a meeting was scheduled with Kurt Corey and George Russell, Superintendent of the 4J School District, to respond to the situation. Mr. Papé reported that he and Ms. Ortiz attended the River Road/Santa Clara Transition Team Meeting recently and said he was pleased with the progress of that volunteer group and that he looks forward to the transition. Mr. Papé said it was becoming clear that River Road and Santa Clara want to remain together for some of the recommendations and split on others, as applicable. Ms. Solomon announced that she would accompany Mayor Piercy to the Mayor’s “One on One” meeting on November 29 in the Bethel area. City Manager Taylor expressed special gratitude to City Manager's Office staff Mary Walston and Lynda Rose for the incredible effort they put forth during the recent short work week to ensure that the City Council received its cumbersome packet. Additionally, he drew the council’s attention to intended motions on the land use code that would be discussed at the regular City Council Meeting following the work session. B. WORK SESSION: PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City Manager Taylor introduced Carolyn Weiss, Parks Planning Manager, who provided an overview of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Weiss introduced the components of the plan via a PowerPoint presentation, which were outlined in the Agenda Item Summary and attachments. She highlighted the strategies as follows: Recreation ? Be adaptable to the change and needs of the community. ? Identify and develop new programs. ? Continue to provide a wide range of specialized services for people with disabilities and expansion of inclusion efforts. Parks ? Provide neighborhood parks within one-half mile of most residents and community parks within two miles of most residents. MINUTES—Eugene City Council November 28, 2005 Page 2 Work Session