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2000 PARK TOURS
The Shorewood Park Commission has set aside two days for
touring the parks. The second tour is scheduled for:
Tuesday, May 23, 2000
at 6:00 p.m.
The Seasons - North Entrance
Continue to Manor
to Silverwood Park
then Badger Park
A meeting will follow at City Hall at approximately 8:00 p.m. to discuss
the park tours.
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May 23, 2000
Dear Smithtown Road West Neighbor:
We are writing to discuss the status of the trail segment along Smithtown Road, west of
the LRT. As you may know, the development of a trail segment along Smithtown Road
West was identified in a trail planning process that has been underway since 1998.
Potential trail segments such as this one were identified through input from residents. In
1999 there were several residents along Smithtown Road west of the LRT that
expressed interest in a trail segment that would run from the western border of
Shorewood to the LRT. We heard additional support during a trail walk that was held in
the spring of 1999.
However, one of the issues in constructing a trail segment along Smithtown Road was
the status of the City's right -of -way. The City Council received a right -of -way study in
March that determined where the City owns right of way or easements. The Park
Commission held an open house on Saturday, April 29 to present this information and
discuss the proposed segment. At the open house, several residents spoke in opposition
• to any trail segment along Smithtown.
The Park Commission is at a decision point, and we need your input. Continuing the trail
planning process for the Smithtown Road segment west of the LRT will require grass
roots support. In addition to the right -of -way, other issues such as developing a design
concept and funding must be addressed. This is a lengthy process that could take
several years and citizen involvement is crucial to a successful outcome.
Please let us know your thoughts by completing the enclosed card, by calling the City's
comment line at 952 - 474 -3236. We appreciate your feedback.
Sincerely,
Shorewood Park Commission
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