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c; ~6 e 6/28/71 . I ~ D. Al ton.'J?a,k~r:;'P~rkk2if1d:. USg- Plan (From Committee Report of June 23, 1971) - To ri/cilitate'-development decisions on uses of Alton Baker Park, Lane County initiated a general land use study of the area, which was carried through jointly by staff members from Lane County, L-COG, the University of Oregon and the City of Eugene. The project was assisted by an ad hoc citizen's advisory committee. This plan has been approved by the Board of Lane County Commissioners, the Eugene Joint Parks Study Committee and the ,Eugene Plan- ning Commission. Approval of the Planning COmnUssion included requirements for maximum protection against pollution from interim land fill use. The County must immediately relocate its landfill operation. utilization of city-owned property would provide an opportunity to develop projected land contours and waterways as part of the landfill op.eration. This would represent a substantial cost savings to the City. .' Mr. Ed Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, outlined the phases planned for land use and controls for future development of Alton Baker Park. At the e present time the County is working on a show~case project to stimulate more ~ I interest in future development offue park. He explained the landfill operation and how it would benefit the City's development of the park. " I' I, I' " Councilman Williams asked how the landfill operation would actually proceed. : ~ Mrs. Beal was concerned that topsoil from the land would be conserved for ;! I later use. :j Mr. Al Driver, Assistant Public Works Director, Lane County, explained the :,; landfill operation, and that the topsoil from this land would be moved to the old site, and other topsoil later placed on this fill. i !I Mr. Williams expressed concern that the residents of Chevy Chase, adjoining subdivision, might object to the landfill operation. Manager said the staff had met and agreed this operation would be of tremendous advantage from the standpoint of futur.e_dev..elopmen.t of city. property. The channel development and grading program would be completed without depleting cjty park future development funds. If this use is approved, a written agreement should be entered into with the County with conditions for achievement spelled out. The Planning Commission had recom- 1 mended that great care be taken to protect waterways from pollution caused i; by leaching. A system of test wells was indicated and the County is con- " II fident it will be able to control leaching. Councilman Williams asked that the Council be given an opportunity to view the site before a decision was made, so that a better understanding of its , proximity to the Chevy Chase area could be reached. Councilwoman Beal agreed, and it was decided to view the site before the regular Council Meeting so that the project would not be held up. I Al.Driver, County Public Works Department, explained that the County does have another landfill area available in the Seavy Loop area, but they would :i like to utilize this site before moving to another location. II I, ;, Manager outlined the proposed program to develop waterways and get grading and fill work II I' done in North Bank Alton Baker Park, which included the proposal for temporary use of " city property north of Day Island Road and west of the freeway for landfill. Several e I: members of the City Council met with Mr. Smith, City Parks Department, and Mr. Attig of the County, and viewed the site and the surrounding area. I' I Mr. Smith delineated a map of the location and the proposal to build waterways and \: ;1 accomplish grading through landfill. The staff recommended that an agreement between , the City and County would provide adequate protection for residents of the area. He , detailed several points which should be included in the agreement and said that with .1 Council approval, an agreement would be brought back at a later date for final approval. Mr. Al Driver, Lane County Public Works Department, said Mr. Smith had presented the facts, and he would be willing to answer questions. Councilman Mohr asked what time schedule was proposed for use of the land and what the intended volume would be. Mr. Driver said he did not have this information on hand but that he could get it for Mr. Mohr. Mr. Mohr asked that this be made part I: of the record. Councilman Williams asked to clarify a point regarding the odor problem; what steps would be taken for control, and how long it would take. Mr. Driver was not sure about the time limit, but assured Mr. Williams they would make every effort to stop the odor as soon as possible. He explained that beginning July 1 the covering operation would be from 8.: 00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. so that odors should effectively be stopped. 'I- e 6/28/71-3 ~