Important Public Hearings that impact Santa Clara in Early April

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Gary Haliski

Two very important hearings are scheduled in the next few days of April:

Notice of public hearing:

Lane Transit District
Planning Commission
Refinement Plan Amendment to change a policy in the RR/SC Urban Facilities Plan to allow for a bus station on Hunsaker and River Road  (pdf with details of amendment)

Tuesday, April 11.  6:00 p.m.
Sloat Room,  Atrium Blg
99 W. 10th, Eugene

Notice of public hearing:

Adoption of the Eugene 2015 Transportation Plan
Eugene City Council

Monday, April 17.  5:30 p.m.
Harris Hall, Lane County Service Bldg
125 East 8th Ave.

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Need a place to garden?

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Gary Haliski

The Santa Clara Community Garden, located on River Road behind St. Matthews Episcopal Church, is about full for the coming growing season. Santa Clara Community Organization and Huerto de la Familia manage the site made available by the church.

This coming year garden plans include demonstration composting and soil preparation. More information will be forthcoming when specific dates and times are set for workshops.

The few remaining plots are available at half-price ($30 for the year) because they are partially shaded. Contact Peter at 541-321-0798 for more information.

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SCCO meeting – Thursday, April 6 7:00 PM

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Gary Haliski

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City Funding Proposals for parks

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Gary Haliski

The Register-Guard published an article on March 15 regarding four scenarios for funding park maintenance and construction.  Other taxing options were also referenced in the article.  Click on the chart below to go to the full article.

  1. Scenario 1 is basically  for maintenance of existing parks.
  2. Scenario 2 adds in renovations at Echo Hollow and the Campbell Center as well as renovating 8 parks.
  3. Scenario 3 adds in renovation of River House, Sheldon Center and Pool and Peterson Barn.  Adds improvements for Alton Baker Park.  Increases access to Willamette River.
  4. Scenario 4 adds in multifield sports complex at Golden Gardens.  Build new community center pool in southwest or northwest Eugene.

For those who did not attend our last SCCO meeting, DaveWeigandt, superintendent of the River Road Park and Recreation District, gave a presentation on an alternative way to fund parks in Eugene.

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Monthly SCCO Meeting, Thursday, March 2 at 7 PM

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Gary Haliski

March meeting of the Santa Clara Community Organization
Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church,  3280 River Road

IS A REGIONAL PARK THE ANSWER THE PROBLEM OF UNEQUAL AND INADEQUATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR SANTA CLARA AND THE REST OF LANE COUNTY?

Dale Weigandt of River Road Parks and Recreation will explain what other communities have done to make sure that residents receive quality and consistent parks and recreational services.  What would be the hurdles in front of us if we decide to pursue this.

JAMES MANNING, OUR NEWEST SENATOR, WILL DISCUSS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE LEGISLATURE AND LISTEN TO CONCERNS AND ISSUES THAT THE LEGISLATURE NEEDS TO ADDRESS

SO–WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON?

Gravel In and Trash Out!
Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lone Oak Park (Ross Lane and Lone Oak Ave)
Want to improve safety and trails at Lone Oak Park? We need your help to spread some much needed gravel along the trail and remove trash from this future developed park to improve safety for park users. Volunteers should come dressed to get dirty, prepared for the weather and ready to make a difference! Contact Carrie Karl at carrie.l.karl@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-4850 to RSVP or for more info.

City of Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions
Joint Work Session and Public Hearing
March 7, 6 p.m. Work Session; 7 p.m. Public Hearing
Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Ave.
Eugene, OR

Eugene is ready to take a big step forward by adopting our own urban growth boundary (UGB).  On March 7, 2017 the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions will hold a work session on the UGB proposal and hear from the public.  At later meetings the Commissions will discuss and make a recommendation on UGB adoption.

You are encouraged to attend the work session and public hearing.  The work session will include a presentation about the UGB proposal followed by an open house with informational materials on display and available to take home.  People will have the opportunity to ask staff questions before speaking at the hearing.  The public hearing that follow offers members of the public the opportunity to provide verbal testimony to both Commissions.  Written testimony can be provided by email or regular mail (Envisioneugene@ci.eugene.or.us)

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