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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
April 2, 2015
IN THIS EDITION
SPENCER BUTTE SUMMIT TRAIL PROJECT BEGINS
ANNUAL BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER FOR EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
AROUND THE CITY
Spencer Butte Summit Trail Project Begins
The summit of Spencer Butte is rapidly deteriorating due to high use, and the rare ecosystem found there is being trampled
away. Without a clear trail to the top, hikers often disperse, and impact to the existing rare and sensitive plant community
has been significant. In addition, the confusing trail network results in
several injuries each year to people who are simply lost. Many of these
instances have required Lane County Search and Rescue efforts.
The Spencer Butte Summit Trail project will construct a defined and stable
trail bed with a few short sections of constructed basalt rock steps. The
trail will maintain a relatively steep, challenging grade with a few widened
areas that take advantage of spectacular views.
In the past, other approaches such as signage, trail markers, cairns, and
fencing were tried, but none proved successful. In response, Parks and
Open Space underwent an extensive public process with public meetings
and community surveys seeking opinions on how best to address the
issue. The overwhelming majority of participants agreed that
reconstructing portions of the existing trail and building a section of new
trail would address the ongoing issues.
Work is scheduled to begin this week and is expected to be completed by
the end of July 2015. The work is being done by Oregon Woods, Inc., a
The existing rare and sensitive plant community has
Eugene-based forestry and natural restoration company. When work is
top.
been impacted by lack of a clear trail to the
under way, portions of the trail will be closed Monday through Friday
during daytime construction hours, and the entire park will be closed one day a week every one to two weeks, starting on
Thursday, Apr. 9, due to helicopter work associated with the project.
Total cost of the project is estimated at $529,000, funded in part by a Recreational Trails Program grant provided by the
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information, please visit www.eugene-or.gov/spencerbutte or contact Engineering Construction Manager Adam
Steffen at 541-682-5040 or adam.r.steffen@ci.eugene.or.us, or Parks Project Manager Philip Richardson at 541-682-4906
or philip.s.richardson@ci.eugene.or.us.
Annual Book Sale Fundraiser for Eugene Public Library
Book lovers: shop for a good cause! The Friends of Eugene Public Library Annual Book Sale will be held Saturday, Apr. 11,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Apr. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lane Events Center (Lane County Fairgrounds)
Performance Hall.
Proceeds from this all-volunteer project go to support Eugene Public Library classes, programs, and events, including
Summer Reading for children and teens. Admission and parkingare free.
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Shoppers will be able to choose from thousands of gently used
and like-new books on all topics, at bargain prices of only
$1.00 - $2.00. Also for sale will be DVDs, LPs, audio books,
sheet music, and a huge choice of music CDs. Recent
bestsellers will be available in the “Good as New” section, and
collectors can check for rare and specialty books in
“Individually Priced.” A children's area will offer a large
selection of books, DVDs, and CDs for kids. VISA/Mastercard
will be accepted, as well as cash and checks.
The book sale is the Friends of Eugene Public Library's major
fundraiser each year. Over 300 volunteers work on the book
sale, many year-round.
For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at
541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library, or Friends of Eugene Public Library at 541-484-1452 or
www.friendseugenelibrary.org.
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