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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER February 24, 2005 City of Eugene 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 (541) 682-5010 (541) 682-5414 (FAX) www.ci.eugene.or, us EUGENE AIRPORT PASSES TSA SECURITY INSPECTION WITH FLYING COLORS TERRA HAUTE, INDIANA, LOOKS TO EUGENE AS A MODEL FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY PARTNERS WITH HEAD START NEW SCULPTURE AT THE SUMMIT OF SKINNER BUTTE UNVEILS TACTILE VIEW OF THE CITY Eu.qene Airport Passes TSA Security Inspection with FIyin.q Colors The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has given an outstanding rating to the Eugene Airport following a comprehensive security assessment in mid-February. Among other things, the TSA tested the ability of the airport's upgraded access control system to detect security breeches and evaluated response times to alarms and how the access control system recorded these events. Vehicle gates were tested in an effort to gain access to the airfield by users other than terminal tenants. In addition, the new Airport Security Program was put to the test to identify potential weak areas. The inspections found no security flaws. "The results of these tests were found to be outstanding," said Bob Hawk, TSA Assistant Federal Security Director, in a letter to Eugene Airport Manager Bob Noble. Hawk also cited several airport staff members for their demonstrated ability and knowledge of the airport security program: Airport Security Coordinator Mike Coontz, and Jorie Landers, Mark Mason and Jaylene Stevens, all with the Airport Operations Section. For more information, contact Bob Noble at 652-5430. Terra Haute, Indiana, Looks to Eugene as a Model for Parks and Open Space Eugene's reputation as the "World's Greatest City for the Arts and Outdoors" has spread--at least as far as the Midwest. When officials from Terra Haute, Indiana, recently embarked on a planning process to revitalize their riverfront and create a system of vibrant parks and open space and a pedestrian- friendly environment in their community, the track coach from Indiana State University recommended they look at Eugene as their model. Last week a delegation, consisting of the track coach, superintendent of parks and recreation, city engineer, and a community planner, spent two days talking to Parks and Open Space (POS) and other Public Works staff and touring Eugene's parks and open space system. The delegation was particularly interested in Eugene's extensive system of multi-use trails and natural areas and how these elements contribute to the livability and economic viability of the community. They are in the process of acquiring 6,000 acres of wetlands and hope to create an area similar to the West Eugene Wetlands. Through several sessions with staff and excursions throughout Eugene's parks and open space, they were so impressed that they hope to return for another visit -- and this time bring their mayor, who is a strong parks advocate. "Your park EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 February 24, 2005