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January 17 'end 1 1� ?�
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The January 17 workshop was held at the 'innewa.shta Congregational
,hunch at 12:30 pm'. Those present were: Drews. Tei3and, Raby,
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reeler, Paulsen, preckheimer, and Congdon.
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The minu from the December 15 meeting were corrected to include
in Drew's`amon. the
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uestionnaire s`
The returns of our questionnaire were reviewed. As' o.f. the 17th,
116 had been returned or approximately 9I.
3ike .''rails were first choice
Nature/Picnic area was second
Toss Country and hiking Trails third.
"Vention was made of those containing special comments and write -in
material.
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Win brews will write an article for the Sun and the Maverick_ on the
results of the mailing.
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Gross - Country T rails :
that Judy McCuskey be authorized to establish a Cross
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country ski trails system in the city with the help of
community people.
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passed unanimously
the suggestion was made that area trails may be already laid out
and that these trails might be made a past of the village system.
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It was suggested that an open meeting be held and the established
trails be marked on a map.
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6everal community volunteers were suggested as possible partici-
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pants: gooks, Pill Smith. Any. other inter. -
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ester? persons are welcome to participate.
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Discussion of H IUD ":onies
A,e are a 'valanced community with adequate low income 'housing if we
are considered` in tandem with surrounding villages.
Our poposal must be ready for the Public Hearing on,january 2?. she
actuail money will tae available in September.
,Ve discussed the possibility of doing some bike trails, but only
after a comprehensive -plan be drawn up.
that we compile an ordinance to be presented to the council
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allowing that when connector streets and main arterial
roads in the city require resurfacing, they will include
additional 6 feet of black top to accomodate bike trails
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and be marked as such.
motion passed.
dill Wvatt will bring Orono`s ordinace for us to word from .
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l,or and 'short range goals were discussed. Needs and ideas were
listed to be prioritized. The listing included:
7 -ike Trail on Cty, 19 and Smithtown Rd .>15, 000
Community (war=ning houses) 3uildings 10,000
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urading i anor Park 1', ODO
_-ockey Rink at Manor 5,000
'T'ennis Court at Badger 10,000
Trail Easements 5,000
wand Aquisition 75,000
j i cYir Property 14,000
2 new parks by 1999 (including natural area) 200,000
Complete ike Trails 100,000
%onr range plans would incorporate the 2 new parks and the compie-
tion of bik e trails. These goals would necessitate adCitional
funding or bond _ issues.
- Shorter range plans were as follows:
motion: It was moved and seconded that we grade and lanscape :vanor
Park following the aquisition of the YcKirley property
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and construct a community building at Cathcart Field for
use as a warming house and for summer activities.
:notion carried
motion: it was moved and seconded that we develop comprehensive
bike trails system and execute one area that is the
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greatest safety need presently for the amount of 55,000.
motion carried
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the questionnaires listing bike trails first of second were separated
and divided among the committee for follow up phone calls. We will
ask the same questions for uniformity of response,
srnere` do they see trails and what. trails would they use?
Shat kind of surface do you feel is preferable?
Are
you interested in working on trails in the future?
! many hikes in your family?
If the phone` syrvey* does not turn` up areas of 'extraordinary need,
we would concentrate on area from C Vision Center on Cty. Rd. 19
and toward
work Country Clubaa�re.c�.
motion: Tt was moved; and seconded the we put the tennis court in
at ?adger Field using only end fencing so that it can be used f
free skating in the ;winter*
motion carried.
she cost of this proposal would be approximately �;8 000 and should irclu
a' free play area with some equipment.
Motions it was roved and seconded that the monies .remaining,
approximately x:3,000 would be split between Badger and
anor for landscaping.
motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned;aLt 5130 pm. Our plans will be finalized
at our meeting. Yonday, Jan. ?.0, 1976, at Minnewashta school.
11loria, Congdon
Secretary