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Ms. Larson said she would like to have another public hearing prior to the plan's approval. <br /> <br />Wayne Davis, 6530 Green Valley Road N.W., owns property along the proposed Trott Brook <br />Trail. His concerns included the trallhead marking for Trott Brook was in his neighbors front <br />yard, the violent crimes that are occurring on the trail system in the Cities in the isolated areas, and <br />compensation to the property owners. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hetland said that if we don't have the fight-of-way, a trail can't go through. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos told Mr. Davis that it would likely be several years, possibly <br />decades before anything would be done with the Trott Brook Trail. He indicated that the trailheads <br />and park locations were approximate locations and could be changed. He also pointed out that <br />there are violent crimes happening everywhere including schools. <br /> <br />Tom Wright, 17105 Nowthen Blvd. N.W., told the Commission that his family has owned the <br />property along Trott Brook from County Road #5 to TH #47 for 100 years. He stated he would <br />fight a snowmobile trail through his property and he doesn't like the trailhead location. He <br />indicated that he has never allowed motorized vehicles to disturb the area and would like to keep it <br />that way. He plans to pass the land on to his children with the hopes one might build a house on <br />the property. <br /> <br />Commissioner Cook took this opportunity to commend the youths who participated in the public <br />hearing indicating they are the future of Ramsey and decisions made today will carry forward into <br />their lifetimes. <br /> <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding dirt bikes and three wheelers and how they will not be allowed <br />on trails. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Commissioner Asfahl to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Asfahl, Cook, Henn and <br />Johns Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Florenfius and Skinner. <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation public hearing was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. <br /> <br />CALL TO ORDER <br /> <br />Chairperson Hetland called the regular Park and Recreation meeting to order at 8:22 p.m. <br /> <br />CITIZEN INPUT <br />See Case #1. <br /> <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: RECOMMEND PARK AND TRAIL LOCATION PLAN TO CITY <br /> COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding recommendations made at the public hearing. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/January 12, 1995 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />