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Washington/Jefferson Park has been identified as the preferred site for the City Center Skatepark due to <br />the central location and the large expanse of cover offered by the I-105 Bridge. Several possible locations <br />exist between the railroad tracks and First Avenue. Because this project may involve a significant change <br />in use of portions of the park, a public planning process is needed in order to move forward with a final <br />location. <br />SkateEugene (www.skateeugene.com), a local organization dedicated to making the City Center Skate <br />Park a reality, has set an ambitious fundraising goal of $200,000 by December 2009. SkateEugene and <br />the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division will be working in partnership to secure this funding <br />as well as get local residents involved in the design process. The City currently has identified <br />approximately $300,000 in matching funds to get the ball rolling. Project costs will be refined as the <br />project moves forward, but a total budget of at least $500,000 is expected to be needed to design and <br />build the new park. <br />To help facilitate public input about the skatepark location, an online questionnaire has been prepared <br />and posted on the project web page at www.eugene-or.gov/ccskatepark . Although community members <br />are encouraged to attend the workshop to participate in a live discussion, comments may also be <br />submitted any time by phone, email, or mail. <br />For more information or to give input, contact Robin Hostick, Principal Landscape Architect, at 682-4915, <br />robin.a.hostick@ci.eugene.or.us, or visit the park’s webpage at www.eugene-or.gov/ccskatepark. <br />Art Show Highlights Work of Art Careers Program Students <br />The Adaptive Recreation Program presents a show and sale of handmade gifts and collectables made by <br />students in the Art Careers Program. The show will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May <br />2, at Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St.Admission is free. Proceeds of every sale will go <br />directly to the artist. This is a wonderful event to attend and an opportunity to meet the artists and <br />purchase unique gifts. For information, call Molly Elliot at 682-5311. <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 <br />May 1, 2008 <br />