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Renovated Neiqhborhood Park in Southeast Euqene Now Open for Play Thanks to the 1998 parks and open space bond measure, ,. ~ Milton Park, a small but well-loved neighborhood park in the vicinity of 3300 University Street, has received an extensive renovation. The 0.6-acre park, originally developed in the 1960s, has received all new play equipment, benches, picnic tables, a drinking fountain, a new half-court basketball court, and sidewalks. In addition, the lawn and landscaped beds were rejuvenated, and a new irrigation system was installed to maintain them. Several small unique tiles by local artist Betsy Wolfston were also installed in the sidewalk. During construction, local construction contractor, Triton Group, worked closely with Sperry Arborists to help preserve the park's many mature trees. Hazel Hering and Hannah Eshelman (pictured at right), both eight years old, concur that the play structure with its rock climbing wall and winding pole is a highlight of the new park. Hazel's mother, Jennifer Jarman, is also impressed with the park. "We always loved the park, but we participated in a few of the many planning meetings, and it truly was a community effort to pull this together," says Jarman. "We are pleased that they were able to keep a lot of trees and open space and are very excited about the new features as well." A park dedication is planned for next spring. For more information about Milton Park, call Philip Richardson, park designer, at 682-4906, or Emily Proudfoot, park construction project manager, at 682-6019. "Fish Tales and Other Water Matters" Theme of Stormwater Connections issue The fall issue of Stormwater Connections arrives this Monday in The Register-Guard with stories about fish, flooding and other water matters. One fish tale with an unhappy ending tells the story of a large number of fish found floating along a stretch of Amazon Creek this summer. The feature story, "Unlikely Suspects," points to a few, rather repugnant water-related issues. While no one would knowingly drink water with pet waste or cigarette butts floating in it, those very items end up in the city's waterways-- the same places residents depend on for drinking water, recreation and homes for fish and wildlife. Find out more about these issues and what can be done about them in this article. Building in a floodplain area or wondering if you need to be concerned about flood insurance? Be sure to look over local requirements and basic flood safety tips contained in this issue so that you are well-informed. The wetlands and waterways section features two recent wetland projects and a watershed discovery tour offered to students at one local school. This semi-annual newsletter has been produced by the Stormwater Management Program since 1994 to increase awareness of surface water and natural resource issues. Copies of the newsletter have been placed in the Council Office. For more information or additional copies of the newsletter, contact Kathy Eva, public information specialist for the Stormwater Management Program, at 682-2739. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 November 5, 2004