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Findings and Recommendations of the Lane County Large Events Task Force Findings and Recommendations of the Lane County Large Events Task Force September 28, 2015 Findings and Recommendations of the Lane County Large Events Task Force Page 2 Contents 1. The Charge of The Lane County Large Events Task Force p. 4 2. Reasons For Hosting Large Events In Lane County Parks p. 5 3. The Mission of Lane County Parks p. 5 4. Existing Rules and Restrictions Regarding Park Use p. 7 5. General Conclusions & Guiding Principles p. 8 6. Recommendations for Policies and Standards Regarding Large Events p. 9 Frequency and Duration of Large Events Noise Environmental Impacts Traffic and Parking Fire Safety/Emergency Response Public Safety/Security Alternatives to Large Events as Sources of Park Revenue Appropriateness of Large Events throughout the Parks System 7. Concerns and Findings Regarding Large Events p. 13 Frequency and Duration of Large Events Noise Environmental Impacts Traffic and Parking Fire Safety/Emergency Response Public Safety/Security Park Revenue Appropriateness of Large Events throughout the Parks System 8. Special Considerations for Howard Buford Recreation Area p. 19 9. Overarching Observations p. 20 Appendices p. 23 A: Members of the Lane County Large Events Task Force B: Lane County Parks Suitable or Potentially Suitable For Large Events C: Subject Experts Who Provided Information to the Task Force D: Biodiversity Inventory Update for Emerald Meadows E: Emerald Meadows Transportation Demand Management Plan F: Lane County Parks Large Events Survey G: Parks Advisory Committee/Stakeholder Event Review and Oversight Group Findings and Recommendations of the Lane County Large Events Task Force Page 3 1. The Charge of the Lane County Large Events Task Force In the summer of 2013, large events were held in the Emerald Meadows portion of Howard Buford Recreation Area which generated concerns surrounding the events and the criteria used to approve events. As a result, the Lane County Board of Commissioners expressed interest in establishing “success criteria” for large events that must be met in order for an event to be approved. In June 2014, the Lane County Board of Commissioners directed the Lane County Administrator to create a Lane County Large Events Task Force charged with the responsibility of developing and recommending to the Board operational policies and standards to be applied in all Lane County Parks Special Event Contracts and to determine the appropriateness of such events throughout the Park System. Fourteen Lane County citizens were appointed to the Task Force representing the following interests: local tourism, lodging, Lane County Parks Advisory Committee, Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah, Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, outdoor events industry, the Seavey Loop neighborhood, young adults (18‐34 years of age) and general park users. The Task Force was staffed by Lane County Parks Division personnel. (See Appendix A.) For purposes of the Task Force, a “large event” was defined as a single event attended by 1,000 or more people; the event may occur within a single day, or may be spread over several continuous days. It may be an event open to the public or by private invitation only, and it may be conducted by a commercial enterprise, not‐for‐profit organization, private individual, governmental agency, or public institution. The Lane County Parks Division proposed, and the Task Force concurred, that 10 county parks either are currently capable, or with improvements are potentially capable, of accommodating large events. The criteria used to select the parks included: the park is at least 10 acres in size; the land is zoned either Parks & Recreation (PR), Rural Parks & Recreation (RPR), Impacted Forest Land (F2), or Rural Public Facilities (RPF); the land is either in Lane County ownership, or it is leased on a long‐term basis; and parking is available on‐site. (See Appendix B.) Examples of large events which have occurred in recent years include: Large Event Attendees Triton Yacht Club Boat Show at Richardson Park 1,000 Oregon Supported Living Pedal for People at Armitage Park 1,200 Triathlon Eugene at Richardson Park 1,600 Gear Heads Classic Car Show at Armitage Park 2,000 Wildflower Festival at Mount Pisgah Arboretum/HBRA 2,500 4th of July at Richardson Park and Orchard Point 4,500 Mushroom Festival at Mount Pisgah Arboretum/HBRA 4,500 Faerieworlds at Emerald Meadows/HBRA 6,000 Kaleidoscope Music Festival at Emerald Meadows/HBRA 7,500 The Dirty Dash at Emerald Meadows/HBRA 10,000 The Task Force met during 20 regularly scheduled meetings, each at least two hours in duration, from June 23, 2014 to September 28, 2015. Additionally, smaller working groups composed of Task Force members met on a number of occasions to study specific issues, the results of which were discussed with the entire Task Force. To inform the Task Force’s recommendations, expert testimony was obtained from “subject experts” versed in law, public administration, economics, land use planning, transportation, environmental analysis, law enforcement and public advocacy. (See Appendices C, D and E.) Findings and Recommendations of the Lane County Large Events Task Force Page 4 Additionally, substantial efforts were made to engage the general public by providing opportunities for comment before and after each Task Force meeting, two widely advertised public workshops, an on‐line web comment form, the “Engage with Lane County” web site, and a professionally conducted survey. 2. Reasons for Hosting Large Events in Lane County Parks Lane County parks meet the needs of people seeking a wide range of outdoor activities, including opportunities associated with large events. Large events that are well managed can provide recreational, educational, physical, intellectual, spiritual and professional experiences to people of all ages. Large events can contribute to the local economy by generating tourism dollars in the form of gas, food, lodging and miscellaneous spending. While estimates vary, studies indicate that out of town visitors spend an average of $57 to $127 in a day trip to the area, and overnight visitors spend an average of $166 to $270 (Lane County Travel Impacts and Visitor Volume, 2014, by Dean Runyan & Associates for Travel Lane County; Oregon Travel Impacts, 1991‐2014, by Dean Runyan & Associates for Oregon Tourism Commission). Overnight hotel stays generate transient room tax, of which approximately 9 percent is distributed to Lane County Parks, accounting for nearly 15 percent of the gross revenue of the Lane County Parks Division. Large events can contribute to revenue for the Lane County Parks Division by introducing new users to the parks. Large events can provide funding or volunteers for controlling invasive plants or improving wildlife habitat. Large events such as trail, obstacle course and “fun” runs can promote healthy living. Large events can promote community identity and foster cultural development by encouraging volunteerism, support of local non‐profit and charitable organizations, enjoyment of the diverse offerings of local vendors, fellowship, and cooperation among groups that might otherwise have no opportunity to connect. 3. The Mission of Lane County Parks The mission of the Lane County Parks Division is: To preserve and enhance parks and open space within Lane County in a manner that provides visitors outstanding customer service and a diverse, high‐quality recreational experience that meets their needs and expectations. There are 70 recreational sites in the county parks system. The sites range from 0.1 acres to 2,260 acres in size, totaling 4,317 acres. Over 1.5 million people visit the county parks annually. Approximately 60 percent of day use visitors, 34 percent of campers and 72 percent of moorage holders are Lane County residents. Visits have grown by more than 70 percent since 2010. Visitors participate in a broad variety of park activities, ranging from individual or small group activities such as hiking, picnicking, weddings and horseback riding, to water‐oriented activities such as swimming, fishing and boating, to large events such as festivals, athletic competitions and concerts attended by 1,000 or more people. Customer service is provided by the parks division staff consisting of 14.8 FTE. This ratio of 1 FTE to 291 acres of park land compares to the 2014 nationwide median of 1 FTE to 46 acres as reported in the National Recreation and Parks Association 2015 Field Report. Findings and Recommendations of the Lane County Large Events Task Force Page 5 The current annual budget for park operations and maintenance is $3.2 million. Funding is derived primarily from camping and user fees, grants and special taxes, e.g., transient room, car rental and boater fees. No funding is derived from the county general fund, i.e., real property taxes are not used to support county parks. At present, the Lane County Parks Master Plan is being updated. This plan was adopted in 1980 with the purpose to “project and plan for the parks and open space needs of Lane County to the year 1995”. The plan contains two General Goals: 1. Provide a comprehensive and balanced park development program which offers a variety of park and recreational opportunities for Lane County residents and visitors consistent with the Statewide Planning Goal #8 [Recreational Needs]; and 2. Provide for adequate open space and protect important scenic and historic areas consistent with Statewide Planning Goal #5 [Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces]. While the plan does not specifically address large events, it anticipated that “There appears to be a greater demand for more ‘active’ facilities near population centers, as opposed to ‘passive’ park and recreation areas” (Finding 9, page 19). It also contains policies that are still relevant today, for example: “… continue to show appropriate concern to adjacent land use when planning a park or recreational area. (Examples – lighting, noise, traffic in developed residential neighborhoods.) Buffer areas or other modifications might be considered in the planning process” (Policy 11, page 12); “… consider environmental quality with regard to recreation.
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