Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/13/1995

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City Administrator Schroeder commented on the all-purpose trail between Northfork and Traprock and the users of the trail; also the trail on the Environmental Learning Area and what the municipal trail will impact. He suggested there are differing opinions of what comprehensive planning is. "We tend to get wrapped up in how will this affect my life and the life of my friends, etc. In this comprehensive process, we have not been able to get over that hurdle." Chairperson Hetland stated that the City Council seems to be acting on issues of today and not 25 years down the road. Mr. Schroeder suggested that the City Council is trying to have that vision, but the input they are receiving are from folks who do not. Commissioner Cook commented that two people have expressed opposition to trails in their back yard but we are trying to give trails to 16,000 people. Commissioner Henn felt the the Commission should review the plan again if Council changes it as the "newcomers" to the City should know why we came up with what we did. Commissioner Cook voiced that the Committee should look at changes and not just be a "rubber stamp committee". If it doesn't make sense to change it, then we won't suggest changes. Mr. Boos encouraged the Commissioners to attend the Council meeting on April 25th. He felt that it's better to have Council hear suggestions from Commission members as opposed to Staff. He then called attention to a letter from Bob and Sharon Bruns who are concerned about the dotted line on the map which shows a trail in their back yard. He has informed the Bruns that the map may change, plus the fact that it is difficult to show the exact location on a map. Chairperson Hetland commented that a trail will only exist on private property if the landowner allows it to exist. Mr. Schroeder added that if the City says "here's where a trail should be", we will attempt to get land one way or another. Cities use their eminent domain all the time to make things happen. Chairperson Hetland stated we are not in the business to do that at the present time; it will not happen overnight. Commissioner Skinner felt that there are a few people who think that's what we are going to do. There is a misconception about just taking land. The Committee noted the following City Council meeting minutes: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) City Council Public Hearing and regular meeting minutes dated February 14, 1995 City Council regular meeting minutes dated February 28, 1995 City Council Workshop minutes dated March 6, 1995 City Council Workshop continuation minutes dated March 13, 1995 City Council Public Hearing and regular meeting minutes dated March 14, 1995 City Council Workshop minutes dated April 3, 1995 Park and Recreation Commission/April 13, 1995 Page 2 of 9