HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3D - Appt.to Whilmut Comm.EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Appointments to the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of
Alton Baker Park
Meeting Date: April 11, 2005 Agenda Item Number: 3D
Department: City Manager's Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston
www. cl. eugene, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is an action item to appoint members to the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural
Area of Alton Baker Park.
BACKGROUND
When needed, interim appointments are made to various boards, committees, and commissions outside
of the regular annual recruitment process. Originally called the East Alton Baker Park Planning
Committee, and now renamed to Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton
Baker Park, the committee was created to prepare a plan to determine the appropriate mix of passive
recreational uses for the Park. The committee is now charged with implementing that adopted plan.
There are 15 at-large members, ten from Eugene, and five from Springfield. The Mayor nominates
candidates; the City Council appoints from the Mayor's list. Both the current committee members and
staff from the City of Eugene and Willamalane provided comments on the applicants and nominees.
Five persons are to be appointed.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
There are no policy issues related to these appointments.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The City Council can vote to approve the nominees; it can also request additional information or
background on the applicants and delay the vote, or reject them entirely.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends approval of the proposed nominations.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to appoint Greg Ringer to Position 1 on the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural
Area of Alton Baker Park for a three-year term beginning on November 1, 2004, and ending on October
31, 2007.
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Move to reappoint Andrew Peara to Position 2 on the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut
Natural Area of Alton Baker Park for a three-year term beginning on November 1, 2004, and ending on
October 31. 2007.
Move to appoint Stephen Pruch to Position 8 on the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut
Natural Area of Alton Baker Park for a three-year term beginning on November 1, 2004, and ending on
October 31, 2007.
Move to appoint Howard Bonnett to Position 9 on the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut
Natural Area of Alton Baker Park for a three-year term beginning on November 1, 2004, and ending on
October 31. 2007.
Move to appoint Elliot McIntire to Position 15, the unexpired term of Art Farley, on the Citizen
Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park, an interim appointment
beginning upon appointment and ending on October 31, 2005.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Current Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park Report
B. List of Applicants
C. Applications (5) from nominees for the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural
Area of Alton Baker Park
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Mary Walston
Telephone: 682-5406
Staff E-Mail: mary. f. walston~ci, eugene.or.us
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CITIZEN PLANNING COMMITTEE WHILAMUT NATURAL AREA OF ALTON BAKER PARK
CURRENT MEMBERS
DESCRIPTION The East Alton Baker Park Planning Committee was created to prepare a plan to determine the appropriate
mix of passive recreational uses for the Park. The Committee is now implementing that adopted plan.
MEMBERSHIP The Committee is composed of 15 at-large citizen positions, ten from Eugene, and five from Springfield.
TERM Members serve three year terms.
APPOINTMENT The Mayor nominates candidates; the city council appoints from the mayor's list.
Position
Number Criteria Last Name First Name Appoint Term
Date Date Gender Age Group Ethnicity Disability Ward Neighborhood
'1 At Large McGee Kate 12/8/1999 10/31/2004 Female 26 - 35 White/European 1
*2 At Large Peara Andrew 12/8/1999 10/31/2004 Male 26 - 35 White/European 2
3 At Large UIImann Bonnie 2/8/1999 10/31/2005 Female 46- 55 White/European SPR
4 At Large Ford Betsy 12/18/2000 10/31/2003 Female 46 - 55 White/European 1
5 At Large Anderson Don 10/31/2007
6 At Large Fredette Ed 11/1/2002 10/31/2005 Male 36 - 45 White/European 3 Laurel Hill
7 At Large Love Glen 11/1/2002 10/31/2005
'8 At Large Sonnichsen David 2/2/2008 10/31/2004 Male 36 - 45 White/European 4
*9 At Large Gent James 12/8/1998 10/31/2004 Male 36 - 45 White/European 3
10 At Large Reddoor Susan 11/1/2002 10/31/2005
11 At Large Ernst Dennis 11/1/2003 10/31/2006
12 At Large Jones Cora 11/1/2003 10/31/2006
13 At Large Rivernider Ken 11/1/2002 10/31/2005
14 At Large Robinson Peggy 11/1/2003 10/31/2006
*'15 At Large Farley Art 11/1/2002 10/31/2005 Male 46 - 55 White/European 3 Fairmount
*Member whose term is expired/to be replaced
**Member who resigned prior to end of term
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EAST ALTON BAKER PARK CITIZEN PLANNING COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT
NEW APPLICANTS - 2005
Last Name First Name Gender Age Group Ethnicity Disability Ward Neighborhood Group
Biggs Charles Male 26 - 35 White/Europe [] 4 Cai Young Neighborhood
Blick Sharon Female 36 - 45 White/Europe [] 3 Amazon Neighbors
Bonnett Howard Male 66 + White/Europe ~ 4 Fairmount Neighbors
Mclntire Elliot Male 56 - 65 White/Europe [] 5
Peara Andrew Male 26 - 35 White/Europe [] 2
Pruch Stephen [] 3
Ringer Greg Male 46 - 55 White/Europe ~ 1 Jefferson Westside Neigh
Seaton Carol Female 56 - 65 White/Europe [~ I
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AP CATION- APPOINTMENT TO '
CITIZEN' ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Please Pdnt or Type.
Name ~.~ ~~.Co~.
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DO you reside within th~,~ limits? ~es ~No If yes, how long?
C,~ Council Ward ... ~ ~/; ~ ~ Neighbo~ood Organization .
Home Telephone ~~- ~ ~ ~ Day Telephone ~-
OCcupation - ~ ~; ~. Pla~ of Employment
Business Address ... '
F~ Number (if applicable) ~ail (If appli~ble)
How did you learn of ~is va~ncy? ~ Newspaper ~ Wo~ of mouth ~ Mail ~ Web Page
O~er Sour~
OPTIONAL INFORMATION
The Eugene City Council supports diversity and seeks to appoint persons who represent the diversity of the community. By
providing the information below, you can help the City Counc# to know if the appointments match the diversity of the
community. Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, medical
condition, or disability. In some instances, however, appointment to certain boards/commissions may be based upon the
need to fill specific positions on the board/commission.
Please check the applicable boxes:
I~ Male [] Female
[] 18 and Under [] 19 - 25 [] 26 - 35 [] 36 - 45 [] 46 - 55
[] 56 - 65 I]~/66 and above
[] African American [] American Indian/Alaskan Native [] Asian/Pacific Islander
[] Hispanic [] Middle Eastern [] MultiraCial
l~White/European American
Disability: [] Yes [~' No If yes, please describe
Fluent in languages °that than English? [~/Yes [] No VVhich language(s)? ,~' Ld('C_J/.~' ~_
P/ease complete both aides of this application Applimt;on for Appointment to C~en Advisory
Revised September, 2001 - H:~Boards Committee~ commissions~CC~BCCAPP01091
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
. ~IT.~I~..EN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. V~that experience, training, an~or,qualifi~ations do you haye for this particular board or commission?
2. V~hat specific contribution do you hope to make to the board or commission? VVhy do you want to become a member?
3. BHefly describe your involvement in relevant mmmuni~ groups and a~ivities. (~ck of previous ~nvolvement ~11 not
'necessarily disquali~ you Rom mnsideration.)
4. Am you currently a member of a Ci~ of Eugene adviso~ board or ~mmission? If so, which one?
NOTE: To allow a la~e number of citizens to ~e~e on boa~s and ~mmiSsi°ns, ~e Oi~ ~uncil policy allow~ individual~ to ~e~e
on ~ly one standin~ boa~ or ~mmi~ion at a ~me. A aught member of ~ boa~mmi~sion who is a su~l appli~nt for
ano~er boa~mmission will be required to chooae one boa~mmis~ion. ~is policy d~s not apply to ad hoc ~mm~ee~ or
depa~ntal ~mm~s or posi~ong ~at am designated ~r membe~ of ~p~a~a advi~o~ ~mups, e.~. the Plannin~ ~mmi~ion
~mber a~ned to the ~zen Involvement ~mm~ee.
S. M~st C~ ~a~s/~mmissi0ns m~t on~ a mon~, sometimes ~m frequently. Mee~n0s ]enemlly last about
hour. Ple~ndi~te below the ~mes you would be able to a~end mee~nos.
m' Momin~ (6:30 - 8:30 a.m.) ~ Noon time (~ ~:30- ~:30 p.m.)
~ Affern~n (4:00 - 6:00 p.m.) ~ Eve. nih0 (after 6:00 p.m.)
CI~ COUNCIL POUCY REGARDING REAPPOIN~ENT To BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
~. Membe~ of d~. adviso~ ~mups will se~e a m~imum of ~o ~n~ea~ve te~ ~en the len~h of the te~ i~ ~me yea~ Or m°m.
Individuals ~in~ te~s less ~an throe yea~ ~11 be Iimit~ to a total of six ~n~a~ve yea~ of ~e~.
2. The deadline ~r appliaa~ons ~m incumbents i~ the ~ame a~ the deadline ~r new appli~ons.
3. An indMdual may mapply ~r appoin~ent to a boa~ or ~mmission after at least a one year hia~a ~m ge~iae.
4. ~ of Eugene employes may not ~e~e on C~ of Eugene boa~s or ~mmisslons excepg as spea~cally provided by
~de, or as required to pe~ o~alal d~ie~.
Inflation subm~ed on this application is Public info~ation. The info~ation provided heroin is ~e and ~mplete.
or misleadin~ statement may be cause for elimination from considemtion.
Si'nature of Appli,n, .~~ 7 ~~ -- Date~ ~
Return comple~d applications to:
Ci~ Mana~ r's O~ce
777 P arl Street, Room ~05
Eu~ ne,'OR 9740~
64] ~82-54] 4 (Fax) (Applications. may be.~xed) visit our Web Site at ~.cLeu~ene. or. us
Please complete both sides of this application ~p~:~Uon ~ ~r~ment ~ c~=en A~v~xy e°~r~ ~n~ C~nrn~,~n~ p~ =
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Howard Bonnett's Responses to Supplementary Questions from The CPC for the Wilamut Natural Area
1. Have you been a frequent visitor to the Whtlamut Natural Area? What do you most enjoy about the
park?
I frequently bicycle through parts of the area. I have canoed the canal which passes through the area; I
have worked on removal of invasive species in the vicinity of Autzen bridge, and occasionally walked to
and from football games. I think my favorite specific enjoyment is viewing the blue delphiniums in full
bloom along the bicycle path downstream from the Autzen footbridge.
2. The Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) meets as a full committee on a quarterly basis and all
members are expected to attentL There are additional opportunities for involvement which include sub.
comtnittees which focus on Slnctflc park issues and volunteer work partes in the parle Would you be
able or willing to participate in these additional activities?
Yes. My record of service on committees and boards, as well as "husbanding" an area of Hendrick's Park,
together with a friend of 45 years, illustrate my past commitment to additional opportunities for
involvement.
$. Describe your top three interest areas or issues regarding the Whtlamut Natural Area of Aiton Baker
Parla
a) Promote and sustain the riparian habitat natural area. The City of Eugene should establish and maintain
for education purposes examples of the various habitats native to its borders, such as the Douglas fir forest,
oak sanannah, and riparian regions.
b) Control and remove invasive species within the Natural Area.
c) Restore the Day Island Fill area and retain polluting effluents on site.
4. The CPC works with the City ofF, ugene/Willamalaue Park and Recreatlon district, and other
organizations. What specific strengths and attributes can you contribute to the CPC?
I would cite my past experience in working with the City of Eugene as a volunteer citizen member of
advisory committees, my knowledge of planning, and my knowledge of biology and scientific method.
$, Please cite an example in which a wide range of opinions surfaced within a group to which you
belonged, and your role in bringing divergent sides toward resolution~
Such examples abounded during my 2-year tenure as Chair of a Eugene Budget Committee, which was
frequently divided, I believe that everyone who wishes should be allowed to speak on an issue of
importance to her or him. I believe it is important to validate other's opinions even though you might
disagree and, to the extent possible, seek areas of agreement from which to build consensus. I tried to
discourage "calls for the question" because they cut off input from committee members who had indicated
to the chair a desire to speak. By memorandumt I asked all members to seek from the chair a clarification
of the number of persons waiting to speak prior to calling for the question, and, instead of calling for the
question, to request the chair to add no additional names to the list prior to voting. I believe the additonal
time required was short compared to the sense of validation all felt because their opportunity to address the
committee was not denied by the passage of a non-debatable motion.
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:~ BY Cl~, )MANAGER
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO HAR 0 9 2005
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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Board or Commission ~ ~L~ ~~ ~K ~TIZE~ %~N~I~ ~,
Name ~ LLI O~ ~ ~D~ ~ ~1~ ~ ~ E
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City Council Ward ~ Neighborhood Organization
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Occupation ~N~V. ~0 ~~ -~1 ~E~ Place of Employment
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HOW did you learn of this va~ncy? ~ewspaper DWord of mouth D Mail ~Wob Page
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OPTIONAL INFORMATION
The Eugene Ci~ Counc8 suppose diversity and seeks to appoint persons who represent ~e divers~y of ~e community. By
providing ~e in~rmation below, you can help the C~y Council ~ know if the appoin~ents match ~e diversity of the
community. Applicants am considered without regard to race, sex, colo~ national origin, age, religion, marital status, medical
condition, or disabili~. In some instances, howeve~ appointment to ce~ain boards/commissions may be based upon the
need to fill specific posi~ons on the boa~/commission.
Please check the applicable boxes:
~ Male D Female
[] 18 and Under [] 19-25 [] 26-35 [] 36-45 []46-55
1~56 - 65 [] 66 and above
[] African American [] American Indian/Alaskan Native [] Asian/Pacific Islander
[] Hispanic [] Middle Eastern [] Multiracial
]~W hite/European American
Disability: [] Yes ~ No If yes, please describe
Fluent in languages other than English? [] Yes '~ No Which language(s)?
P/ease complete both sides of ~hi$ application Application for Appointment to Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions- Page 1
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. What experience, training, and/or qualifications do you have for this particular board or commission?
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2. What specific contribution do you hope to make to the board or commission? Why do you want to become a member?
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
4. Are you currently a member of a City of Eugene advisory board or comm lesion? If so, which one?
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 cfa board/commission who is a successful applicant for
another board/commission will be required to choose one board/commission. This policy does not apply to ad hoc committees or
departmental committees or positions that are designated for members of specific advisory groups, e.g. the Planning Commission
member assigned to the Citizen Involvement Committee.
5. Most City boards/commissions meet once a month, sometimes more frequently. Meetings generally last about two
hours. Please indicate below the times you would be able to attend meetings.
~- Morning (6:30 - 8:30 a.m .) ~ Noon tim e (11:30 - 1:30 p.m.)
(~' Afternoon (4:00 - 6:00 p.m.) ]~' Evening (after 6:00 p.m.)
CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
I. Members of city advisory groups will 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 deadline for applications from incumbents is the same 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.
II
Information submitted on this application is public information. The information provided herein is true and complete. A false
or misleading statement may be cause for elimination from considera#on.
Signature of Applicant ~--~1~,¢~~ Date ~
Return completed applications to:
City Manager's Office
777 Pearl Street, Room t05
Eug n , OR 97401
541-682-5010
541-682-5414 (Fax) (Applications may be faxed) Visit our Web Site at www. ci. eugene.or, us
Please complete both sides of ff~is application Application for Appointment to Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions- Page 2
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Occupation O,~r ~,{~ .,.oe of Employment ~~...~~
'Fax Number (. applicable) E-Mail (If applicable> . ~
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D '18 and Under ~ 19 - 25 ~ 26 - 35 ~6 - 45 D 46 - 55
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[] African American [] American Indian/Alaskan Native [] Asian/Pacific Islander
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hire/European American
Disability: [] Yes ~/No If yes, please describe
Fluent in languages other than English? r-1 Yes [~No Which language(s)?
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'.APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
-CITIZEN ADVISORY 'BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1, W hat experience, training, and/or qualifications do you have for this particular board or comm ission?
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make to the board or commission? Why do you want t0 become a member?
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant corn mu~ity groups and a~ivities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
nece~arily disqual~ you from consideration.)
4. Are you currently a member of a GiN of ~ugene advisory board or commission? If so, wh~ one?
on only one ~nding boa~ or come, sion at a time. A curmnt member ofa boa~/eom~ion who i~ a ~coe~l a~plican~ for
enofher b~~i~ion will be mqui~d to ~O~e one ~M/~m~ion. Thi, ~llcy d~a no~ apply ~o ad ho~ com~l~eea or
de~men~! ~m~$ or pos~ons ~et am deaignated for mem~ of ~pec~c a~so~ g~u~, e.g. ~e Planning Commi~n
mem~r ass~n~ ~o t~ Cia~n In~lvement ~mm~ee.
5. Most CRy boards/~mm is~ons meal on~ a month, sometimes more ~equently. Meetings genera}ly last about two
hours. Please i~d~ate be~w the times you wouU be'able to a~end meetings,
~ Morning (6:30 - 8:30 a.m .} ~ Noon time (11:30 - 1,:30 p.m .)
~ Afternoon (4:00 - 6:00 p,m .) ~ Evening (after' 6:~ p.m,)
CI~ COUNCIL POECY REGARDING REAPPOINT~NT TO BOARDS AND CO~I~810N8
f . Membem of c~y adviso~ g~ps will se~e e ~ximum of ~ ~n~cu~ve terms when the length of ~e ~e~'18 thee ~are or m° ~,
Individuals se~lng ~a less than th~ yearn ~11 be limited to a total of six consecu~ yea~ of se~i~.
2. The deeEline for appli~tions f~m incumbents is t~ same as the d~dline for new appfi~tions.
3. An individual may mapply for app~ntment to a ~rd or ~m~ssion after at l~st a one },ear hi,us
4., CiW of Eugene employees may ~t se~e on City of Eugene boards or commiaaiona except aa e~cifically p~vMed by ~e City
Code, or as ~ui~d ~ peffo~ official duti~.
In~rmetlon 8ubmi~ed on this epplicaI~n is publ~ in~rmation. The ~fo~aIion provided herein is ~e and complete. A false
or mi,~ading atatement may be cause for elim~n fmm co, aragon.
Signature of Applicant ' . .... Date
R turn completed applications to:
Manager's Office
777 Pearl ~tre.t, Room 10~
Eugene, OR g740~
54~-a82-~0~0
54~-~82-~14 {Fax} {Applications may be faxed) vialt our Web *i~ at www. ci. eugeno,Or, u*
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO MAR 1 ~ 2005
CITIZEN ~VISORY BO~DS AND COMMISSIONS'
P/e=se Pd~t or Typ~ I I
~fr~ Middle Lest
S~r~t C/~y Zip
City Cou ncil Ward
r Neighborhood Organization
How did you lea~ of this vacancy? ~ Newspaper ~ Word of mouth ~ Mall ~ Web Page .
Other Source
OPTIONAL INFORMATiON
The Eugene City Council supports diversity and seeks to appoint persons who represent the diversity of the community. By
providing the information below~ you can help the City Counc~7 to know if the appointments match the diversity of the
community. Applicants are considered without regard lo race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, marital sl'atus, medical
concift/on, or disability. In some instanceS, however,- appointment to certain beards/commissions may be based upon the
need to fill specific positions on the board/commission.
Please check the applicable boxes:
[] Male [] Female
[] 18 and Under [] 19 - 25 [] 26- 35 [] 36 - 45 [] 46 - 55
[] 56 - 65 [] 66 and above
[] African American [] American Indian/Alaskan Native [] Asian/Pacific Islander
[] Hispanic [] Middle Eastern [] Multiracial
[] White/European American
Disability: [] Yes [] No If yes, please describe
Fluent in languages other than English? [] Yes [] No Which language(s)?
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APPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Whet exp. e.rtence, training, and/or qualifications do you have for this particular board or commission?
y .opu to make to [ne ooaro.or commlsslonY why eo you want to beams a member? .
3. Briefly describe your involvement In relevant oom mun~y groups and activ{ties. (Lack of previou'~s inv"~lvem" ~'nt will-'not ~'~ 7 '"
necessarily disquali~ you from consideration.)
4. Are you currently a member of a City of Eugene advisory board or comm ission? If so, which one?
NO 7'E: To allow a large number of citi~ns to salve o1~ boards and commissions, the City Council policy allows indlvidaals to serve
on only on standing board or commission at a time. A current member of a board/commlsdon who is e successful applicant for
another boarc//commisdon will be required to choose one. board/commission. This policy does not app/y to ad hoc committees or
departmental committees or pod~ons that are designated for members of specific advisory groups, e.g. the Planning Commissbn
member assigned to the Citizen Involvement Committee. '
5. Most City boards/commissions meet once a month, sometimes more frequently, Meetings generally.last about two
hours, Please indicate below the times you would be able to attend meetings.
[] Morning (6:30 - 8:30 a.m.) [] Noon tlr;ne (11:30 - 1:30 p.m.)
~ Afternoon (4:00 - 6:00 p.m.) J~ Evening (after 6:00 p.m .)
CIT,Y COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING RF~AI~POINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS r ,,
1, Members of city advisory groups wifl serve a maximum of h~o consecutive' terrna 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 conaec~l/ve year~ of serdce,
2. The deadline for applications from incumbents is the same 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 servfoe.
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 duffes.
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information submitted on this appllcatio/~ is public information. The information provided herein is true and complete, A false
Signature of Applicant ~ ~ Date
Return c mpleted applica'tr~ns to.' '
City Manager's Office
777 Pearl Street, Room 105
Eug ne, OR 97401
541-682-5010
541-682-5414 (Fax) (Applications may be faxe¢t) Vid/our Web Site at www. ci. eugene.o[.us
P/ease complete both sides of this application Application for/~pDintment lo Citizen Advlso~j Boards and Commissions. I:~g$ 2
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APPLICATION [:OR APPOINTMENT TO
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Please P~nt or Type. I I
Citizens Planning ~miEee, Whilamut NaOmi ~a of Alton Baker Pa~
Board or Commission
Grog Ringer
Name
F~ Mldd~ Le~
Hom Address 872 Polk St Eugene ~OR 97402~536
. S~et c~ ~ Zip
Do you reside w~hin the City limits? ~ Yes ~ No If ~s, how long? 18 yearn
City Council Ward ~1 Nelghbo~ood Organization Jeffemon-Westside
541 345-8545
Home Telephone Day Tele~one
· ~st Pmf~or (AdD / InternatiOnal ~r~ ~nsultant
Occupation Place of Employment ~/Self-employed
Business Address Planning, Public Policy & Management, UO, 119 Hendri~s Hall, Eugene 97403-1209
541 346-2040 gringer~uor~on.edu
Fax Num bar (ff applicab~) E-Mail (If applicable)
HOW did you learn ofthis va~ncy? ~Newspaper ~Word of mouth ~Uail ~Web Page
Other Source
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OPTIONAL INFORMA ~ON
The Eugene Ci~ Counc8 ~ppo~s divers~y end seeks to appoint persons who represent ~e dlvers~y of ~e commun~y. By
providing ~e in~rmetion below, you can help the C~y Council to know if ffia appoin~entS match ~e divers~y Of the
community. Applicants a~ considered.w~hout rege~ to mca, sex, colo~ na~onal or~in, age, minion, mafl~l ~tus, medical
condi~on, or disabili~, in some instances, however, appointment ~ cedain boards/commissions may be based upon the
need to fi8 specE~ posi~ons on the boe~YcOmmis~n.
please check ~e appliCable boxeS~
~] Male [] Female
[] 18 and Under [] 19,25 , : ~ 26~35 ~. [] 36-~45 .... , ~[] 46'55,. ' ~ r
[] 56 - 65 [] 66 and above
[] African American [] American Indian/Alaskan Native [] Asian/Pacific Islander
[] Hispanic [] Middle Eastern [] Multiracial
~ White/European American
Disability: [] Yes [] No If yes, please describe Hodgkin's disease~ in remission
Fluent in languages other than English? [] Yes [] No Which language(s)?
Lao, German, Spanish (reading & conversational)
P/ease (x)rnplete both s/des of ~ls application Application for Appointment to Citizen Ae/Is=¥ Boards and Commissions- Page 1
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS AND coMMISsIONS
1. What experience, training, and/or qualifications do you have for this particular board or commission?
'> 20 yearS'eXperience as community & economic development administrator, environmental and outdoor
recreation planner, and university professor in sustainable tourism studies.
2. What specific contribution do .you hope to make to the board or commission? Why do you want to become a member?
1) Encour;~ge critical - and socially & financially creative _ practices and philosoPhies that maintain and enhance
our natural environment; and 2) ensure affordable access for all residents to outdoor recreation and educational
activities and "green" spaces.
3. BrieflY describe you r Involvement in relevant corn munlty groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from COnsideration.)
Member, Citizens Involve_..ment Committee, 1997-98; North Eugene County Commissioner candidate, 2004
4. Are you currently a member of a City of EUgene advisory board Or commission? If so, which one? NO.
NOTE: To allow a large number of citi~ns to serve on bo.'ds 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 e successful appi~cant for
another board/commission will be required to choose one board/commission. 77'8s policy does not apply to ad hoc committees or
deparknental committees or posibons that am designated for members of specific advisory groups, e.g. the Planning Commission
member assigned to the Citizen.Involvement Committee~ · .
5. Most City boardslcomm issions meet once a month, sometimes more frequently~ Meetings generally last about tWo
hours. Please indicate below the times you would be able to attend meetings.
I"1 Morning (6:30 - 8:30 a.m.)' ~] Noon time (11:30 - 1:30 p.m .)
~ AfternOon (4:00- 6:00 p.m .) 1~ Evening (after 6:00 p.m.)
~'Y COUNCIL POLICY R~GARDING REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COl4~lS.~tt'~.e ' '
. ~e..rnb. e. rs. of city. adw. sory g. rou~s will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms when the length of the term is three years or more.
mmv;(zua/s serving rerrns /ess than three years will be limited to a total of six consecutive years of service.
2. The deadline for applications from incumbents is the same es the deadl/ne for new applications.
3. An Individual may reapply for appointment.to a board or commission after at least a one year hiatus from servic~
4. City of Eugene employees may not serve on City of Eugene boards or commissions except as specifically provided by the City
Code, or es required ~ perform official duties.
Information submitted on th/s application is public information. The informat/on provided herein is true end complete. A false
or misleading statement may be cause for elimination from considera#on.
Signature of Applicant /~?~ /r~/~ . ~ ~ 8 March 2005
.... . ... . . Date
Return completed applications to:
City Manager's Office
777 P aH Street, Room 105
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-5010
541-682-5414 (Fax) (Applications may be faxed) vls~ our Web Site at www;ci, eugene,or, us
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WHILAMUT NATURAL AREA CITIZEN PLANNING COMMITTEE
Supplemental Questionnaire. March 1, 2005
1. Have you been a frequent visitor to the Whilamut Natural Area? What do you most enjoy about
the park?.
Yes - I bike and walk through the Natural Area several times a week. I most enjoy the presence of a relatively
und veloped area within an uban area (in contrast to EWEB and other, more utilized areas of Alton Baker park) and
so central to the Eugene-Springfield downtown cores. In addition, it presents a wonderful educational resource for
students in my environmental planning seminars, as well as an attractive recreation "resource" too often overlooked
by city officials and planners when marketing Eugene-Springfield for economic development.
2. The Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) meets as a full committee on a quarterly basis and all
members are expected to attend. There are additional opportunities for involvement which include
sub-committees which focus on specific park issues and volunteer work parties in the park. Would
you be able or willing to participate in these additional activities?
Yes - particularly those related to parks, environmental education, and sustainable community
d velopment.
3. Describe your top three interest areas or issues regarding the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton
Baker Park.
1) Ensure that Whilamut remains an open, natural area with only passive recreational activities
allowed; 2) enhance the educational learning opportunities which Whilamut affords to community
schools and organziations; and 3) continue the restoration efforts to ensure the survival of endemic
plant and animal species.
4. The CPC works with the City of Eugene, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and other
organizations. What specific strengths and attributes can you contribute to the CPC.
More than twenty years as a professor and environmental planner in parks and protected areas give me
both the expertise and experience necessary to successfully and sustainably manage Whilamut Natural
Area as a protected "greenway" in our metropolitan area.
5. Please cite an example in which a wide range of opinions surfaced within a group to which you
belonged, and your role in bringing divergent sides toward resolution.
Recently, I was asked by the US State Department to assist government officials and tourism operators in
Serbia-Montenegro to promote sustainable nature- and culture-based toudsm programs after years of civil war
had degraded the country's natural environment and discouraged foreign visitors. The challenges were many,
including ethnic distrust, dilapidated facilities & infrastructure, disagreements over appropriate practices in
hotels and visitor activities, and lack of funding.
How ver, I was abl to develop a cons nsus among th div rg nt groups for an initial tourism master plan and
marketing program, and have just been awarded a Fulbright grant to return latr this year to continu the public
planning process and to institut a park natural resource manag m nt degree at the University of Montn gm.