Item 2F: Appointment to Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee

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1. What experience, training, and/or qualifications do you have for this particular board or commission? I live by Alton Baker Park and frequently visit the park to enjoy the surroundings. I have been a member of Nearby Nature for 10 years. As a member I take an active role in keeping the park clean of litter and have helped with various projects to remove invasive plants and plant nature plants in their place. As a volunteer with Nearby Nature, I take grade school children through the park to explain the natural cycles in the park during the spring and fall school year. I received very comprehensive training in most natural processes that occur in the park. My educational experience includes both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Wildlife Science. I stay current by participating in many volunteer opportunities in the Park. I have worked with members of the CPC to learn the planning and concerns related to the park. 2. What specific contribution do you hope to make to the board or commission? Why do you want to become a member? I am very familiar with the Whilamut Natural Area and want to ensure it be preserved in a natural state for the community to enjoy and learn about nature. There are many unique areas in the park, like the canoe.canal paths, maple woods that are home to many birds and insects, and the small temporary frog ponds vital to many aquatic animals. As a member of the committee I would work to maintain and improve the park to a more natural setting. The Park is a treasure to our city and can be enjoyed by many people because it is accessible to everyone in the city. It is a great place for people to learn about nature, enjoy the solitude, to see how plants and animals change with the seasons and to get away from seeing noisy traffic. I would like to be apart of keeping the park a natural, native plant place. NOTE: To allow a large number of citizens to serve on boards and commissions, the City Council policy allows individuals to serve on only one standing board or commission at a time. A current member of a board/commission who is a successful applicant for another board/commission will be required to choose between the two appointments. This policy does not apply to ad hoc committees or departmental committees or positions that are designated for members of specific advisory group ( e.g. the Human Rights Commission member assigned to the Police Commission). CITY C()UNCILPOLICY REGARDlNGREAPPO/Nl'MENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I. Members of city advisory groups may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms when the length of the term is three years or more. Individuals serving terms. less than three years will be limited to a total of six consecutive years of service. 2. The deadlineforapplicationsfrom incumbents is.thesame as the deadline for new. applications. 3. An individual may reapply for appointment to a board .or commission. after at least a one year hiatus from service. 4. City of Eugene employees may not serve on.City of Eugene boards or commissions except as specifically provided by the City Code, or as required to perform offiCial duties. Information submitted on this application is public information. The information provided herein is true and complete. A :::~::::::ement~d: j;;:t from considemtion. ~re Cf __I -() 6 Return completed applications to: City Manager's Office 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-5010 541-682-5414 (Fax) (Applications may be faxed) For more information, visit our web site at www.eugene-or.gov C:\Documents and Settings\Laurie J. Anderson\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\M9YD8XEV\CPC2006BCCapplication-l.doc