12/05/13 - City Council Newsletter

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The City of Eugene will receive $10,500 from the $2 million federal grant, to share these successes and help replicate programs across other jurisdictions in Oregon and Washington. For more information on the grant, visit http://nwsolarcommunities.org/. For more information on the City’s Green Building programs and permitting in general, visit www.eugene-or.gov/bps or contact Waste Prevention and Green Building Manager Ethan Nelson at 541-682-5224 . Bethel Schools Love Food, Not Waste! This fall, two Bethel schools began turning their lunchtime leftovers into nutrient-rich compost that local gardeners can use for next year’s crops. Willamette High School and Shasta Middle School joined the Love Food Not Waste commercial compost program to recycle their cafeteria food waste into compost. All food scraps go to Rexius Forest By-Products, where they are turned into nutrient-rich soil within 90 days. This pilot project is part of a larger partnership between the Bethel School District and City of Eugene to advance the community’s livability goals contained within Envision Eugene while reducing operational costs. For more information, contact Stephanie Scafa or call 541-682-5652. Winter/Spring Recreation Guide Contains 88 Pages of Fun The Eugene Recreation Guide arrives this week with hundreds of listings of fun, healthful, and entertaining things to do for all ages from January through May – including spring break camps! The cover of the new guide features a father and daughter playing disc golf – one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. – on the new course in Alton Baker Park. The guide contains hundreds of recreational opportunities for all ages, including outdoor activities, family events, classes in subjects ranging from Archery to Zumba, health and wellness and life-long learning programs, swimming, regional trips, adult leagues, and social activities for every age and ability. In addition, it’s not too early to enroll a child in one of the spring break camps offered for children in kindergarten through age 17. Beginning Monday, Dec. 9, check out the 88-page virtual Recreation Guide at www.eugene- or.gov/recguide or pick up a paper copy at any City community center, pool, or library branch, as well as many other public locations. Those on the mailing list can expect to receive a guide next week. Online registration is now underway for most activities. For more information, call Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services Marketing and Public Information Manager Kathy Madison at 541-682-6342. Eugene Public Library Survey Shows High Level of Satisfaction This fall, more than 1,300 Eugene Public Library users responded to the Library’s request for public opinion in an anonymous survey. The Library sought this feedback to assist staff in making informed decisions that best serve the community. The results paint an upbeat picture of user satisfaction with the Library. When asked for three words to describe the Eugene Public Library, participants’ top answers were: books, friendly, helpful, convenient, beautiful, fun, community, welcoming, and free. Ninety-three percent chose “generally positive” as their feeling about the Library. Fully 94 percent of respondents said it is easy to find what they need at the Library. When asked if they feel welcomed by Library staff members, 83 percent responded “always” or “almost always.” Additionally, 78 percent said that they always or almost always get the help they need from staff. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 December 5, 2013