www.riverroadco.org
March 11, 2009
River Road Community Organization Update

River Road Community Organization (RRCO)
General Meeting and Board Elections
Monday, March 16th, 7-9 PM
River Road Annex 1055 River Road

Join us for RRCO Board elections and time to meet with the Chief of the Eugene Police Department, Chief Kerns.

Bring your questions and learn more about public safety issues in the neighborhood.

We will be electing four board members. If you have attended one previous meeting in the past year, you are eligible to run for office and to vote in this election.

Child care is provided! Please email jolenesiemsen@gmail.com if you will need childcare.

Public Planning Workshop
Thursday, March 19th, 3-5PM and 6-8 PM
Trinity United Methodist Church- Fellowship Hall
440 Maxwell

Discuss zoning issues and land use possiblities as part of the Rasor Mixed Use planning process. Please plan to attend and participate in discussion regarding this important neighborhood planning process.
Contact Ken Guzowski, Senior Planner, City of Eugene at ken.j.guzowski@ci.eugene.or.us. The Rasor Mixed Use Center web site is www.eugene-or.gov/rasorpark

Environmental and Political Films and Discussion: Resources, energy, economics, food
Tuesday, March 17 and Tuesday, April 21; 7 PM
Park District Rec Center on Lake Drive
The River Road Green Team hosts environmental films.
Green Team info at 686 6761

Friends of Rosetta Park Work Party
Friday, March 20 at 5 PM.
Help keep Rosetta Park herbicide free. Help plan fun events in the Park!
We will remove chips from around several trees and replant with fescue so mowing and herbicides are not needed. Tools, gloves and snack provided. We will also have a short discussion on what fun projects and events we would like to see happen in the park as the weather warms.

Friends of Rosetta Park (FRP) meeting
Thursday, April 2, 6:30 PM
Katie and Scott's home, 1348 Anderson.
We will review the work party and brainstorm ideas for fun in the park and continued park maintenance.
For FRP Info, call 686 6761

Heron Ponds Habitat
The Heron Ponds Habitat Team is working to restore the ponds on the West Bank Bike Path between Arbor Drive and Merry Lane. This project is a City of Eugene Stream Team project, led by Bill and Kathleen. Invasive plant removal parties are held at least 4 times a year, and native trees, plants and shrubs are planted in the fall.For more info, or to be added to our email list: heronponds@att.net or check the website at: http://heronponds.home.att.net
Join Us!

Would YOU like to be more involved with your community? Do you share a vision of greater connection among neighbors? Are you interested in creating a healthy and friendly environment in the River Road area?
Remember, RRCO meets the THIRD Monday of every month, 7-9 PM at the River Road Annex, 1055 River Road. Join us for the evening, learn more about your community, and pitch in to make our world a better place. See you there!

Visit our website at riverroadco.org for more neighborhood information and for volunteer opportunities.
For comments or questions or to sign up for our E-Newsletter, please contact RRCO chair, jolenesiemsen@gmail.com

Neighborhood Summit The N.S. was well Organized and Attended.

RRCO was well represented with ten neighbors attending the second city wide Neighborhood Summit. The Summit, with the theme "Collaborating For A Livable Eugene" brought together neighborhood leaders, elected officials, city staff, civic commissions and boards and over 20 non government community organizations. It was an unprecedented community convergence. The Summit's purpose was to generate ideas for new and more effective collaborations between the city, neighborhoods and wider community. There were break out sessions on sustainability, land use, public safety, traffic and transportation, infill and opportunity siting, parks and open spaces and human rights. There were also plenary sessions, mixing and mingling and visiting the many information display tables. Follow up sessions in the weeks to come will move ideas into actions.

Land Use Application

Limited Consultation #09-13 3000 Sq Ft Restaurant
Conference Schedule: Wednesday, March 25th at 2pm in the First Floor Conference Room
Applicant: Matt Scheibe, 541-485-7385
Project Description: New 3000 sq ft restaurant
Project Location: 2060 River Rd.
Tax Lot: 17-04-14-14-00200
Zoning: C-2/SR
Neighborhood: River Road Community Organization
Required preapplication meeting: No

There may be building permit or land use applications associated with this location. You can search for applications by tax lot or address at:
http://www.eugene-or.gov/luappstracking (land use applications)
http://www.eugene-or.gov/buildingpermits (building permits)