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Mr. Gleason stated that the master plan will go to the Joint Parks Committee and the City Council after neighborhood group approval. Mr. Drapela stated e that site review of this property will go to the neighborhood groups, but there is no development money for this property now. Mr. Haws stated that in 1975-76 when the acquisition program was begun, he did not think there would be money left by now. He feels this money should be spent faster before it depreciates any further. He asked if another bond measure would be likely. Mr. Orapela stated that this could be discussed later. A new bond measure will be included in the parks master plan for acquisi- tion and development. Mr. Haws asked when the remaining money would be spent. Mr. Drapela stated it could be spent within 60 days and he hopes that it would all be spent before December 1981. Ms. Wooten stated that in regard to the possibility of a parks board, within the expansion of the Joint Parks Committee, she hopes there will be an advisory subcommittee developed to provide aid and advice. Mayor Keller noted that this was originally a serial levy and was changed in 1979 to a bond measure. Funds at first were limited to a certain percent over a 15-year period. Mr. Gleason stated the remaining money should be spent on the existing plan. Any differences to that opinion should be brought up at this time. The master plan sets the standards and it will go through a process of citizen review. They are spending the existing money on the existing master plan. Mr. Hamel stated that people are parking on Cheshire because of the diverter e which does not allow them to go on through. Those who wanted the diverter at one time are now in the middle of the parking situation. Mr. Obie stated that he is uncomfortable with having so few people in the community involved in park planning. He would like to see a parks board devel- oped and have that board assist in seeing that the plan is implemented. If citizens recommended items, it would be easier for the council to approve. Ms. Wooten stated agreement but does not think it should be a freestanding committee. She feels it should be attached to the Joint Parks Committee. Mr. Obie indicated agreement on Ms. Wooten's comments. Ms. Schue agreed, and said she feels the Parks Department needs more involvement from citizen groups. The role of the Joint Parks Committee needs to be more clearly defined as to whether they advise the City Councilor the Parks Department and the level of concern needs to be identified. Much citizen involvement has gone into the master plan. She would like more citizen involvement in parks, but would like to see it done at another time. Mr. Gleason stated that staff may be at a point that the council should examine citizen participation in the various boards/commissions. The "charges" from the council to the boards/commissions should be clear and consistent from commission to commission and to the staffing departments. Ms. Wooten asked if Mr. Obie is suggesting a commitee to advise on future parks planning which entails additional citizen involvement. Mr. Obie indicated that he is. Ms. Wooten stated she feels this concept could be looked at and might help provide direction for staff. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 8, 1981 Paqe 9