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Motion by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Reima~n to have City <br />Administrator Schnelle proceed with a 60 day extension request and in <br />conjunction with Mr. NeresonMayor Gamec shall write a letter to EDA ex- <br />plaining the City's position on the $9,300 expenditure. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting yes Mayor Gamec, Councilmen Sorteberg, Reimar~a, <br />Mickelson and Cox. Voting no None. <br /> <br />CITIZENS INPUT <br /> <br />Mr. Bud Augst who is building a home in Traprock Commons was present. <br />He wanted to know why the Rangers are now operating a horse arena in the <br />Traprock Commons' Park. Mayor Gamec responded by stating at the time of <br />this development the developer said all the residents in the plat would <br />have horses, therefore, this would be a good area for a horse arena, and <br />that the area was always plan~ed for a horse arena, and at the time of <br />platting there were no objections'. <br /> <br />Mr. Augst said people bought lots in the plat on the assumption that the <br />area would be a park not a horse arena. He said the horse arena devalues <br />their lots and it is not used for homeowners but only for a club. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec said he never remembers the area to be intended as a youth <br />park, as the City already had these. <br /> <br />Mr. Augst asked if the Mayor knows how close the arena is to the resi- <br />dential lots and Mayor Gamec said he did. <br /> <br />Mr. Augst complained about the proposed improvements in the arena and <br />the hours for riding. Mayor Gamec said the horse group involved is a <br />good group and will do a good job managing it. <br /> <br />Mr. Augst asked where the people will park for the horse shows. Mayor <br />Gamec said there are two designated parking areas and there should be <br />infrequent parking on the streets. <br /> <br />Mr. Augst said his real concern is whether this is the proper place for <br />such an arena and Mayor Gamec said he thinks it is and that the correct <br />decision was made. Mr. Augst said the park should be for everyone and <br />this park isn't for everyone since one needs to own a horse to use it. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec said if there is a problem in the future it should be brought <br />to the Coumcil's attention and he's sure the Saddle Club will resolve the <br />problem. <br /> <br />Councilman Cox said citizen's input time is for problems to be brought to <br />Council's attention and for later review on the agenda, and therefore, <br />we should now move forward with the agenda. <br /> <br />Mr. Joe Galindo said he lives across the street from the park/arena. He <br />said he felt the developer deceived the public as this was-supposed to <br />be a park for kids. He also complained about taxes he was forced to pay <br />on the park. Councilman Cox said this was a matter between him and the <br />developer. <br /> <br />C/April 22, 1980 <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />