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(6) Ensuring safe and convenient access to recreation lands and facilities; and (7) Maintaining, remodeling and upgrading park, recreational and cultural facilities in order to respond to changing uses as well as attaining and preserving operational efficiency. E. Frank Kinney Park Background: 1954: A large portion of property was donated to the City of Eugene by Frank Kinney, a Eugene developer, Jessie M. Kirme3; and J.O.and Glermie Adams, under the condition that it be used as a park serving the surrounding neighborhood in the south Eugene area. 1963: The Century Progress Fund purchased additional property and donated it to the city for park usage. Raymond and Wilma Lindberg, in association with the Century Progress Fund, entered into a contract with the Patterson's, the Lovell's, and the City of Eugene to purchase 6 lot parcels abutting Martin Street. 1964: The City of Eugene purchased three additional lot parcels along Alpine Loop from Gerald R. and Joan Patterson and LIoyd and Mary Margaret Loveli. 1998: The Parks and Open Space bond measure is passed by Eugene voters, allocating $300,000 to improvements in Frank Kinney Park. F. The Frank Kinney Park Concept Plan was developed through a public involvement and research process from November 2002 through April 2002. G. City of Eugene Parks Planning staff hosted and facilitated two public workshops for the design of the concept plan on November 21, 2002 and Feb 27, 2003, respectively. A final presentation and discussion was held at a regularly- scheduled Southeast Neighbors meeting on April 8, 2003. Advertisement for public involvement efforts included direct-mail postcard invitations to over 850 neighbors, individuals and stakeholder organizations, news releases, personal contact and interviews with organizations and individuals, and listing on the Calendar of Public Meetings. I. Following the first workshop, a postage-paid survey questionnaire was mailed to all neighbors in the park service area (approx. 810 households). J. A web page was developed for the design process, where all workshop results, comments, and concept plans were posted for public internet access.