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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR OR�N(?PARK C4MMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 1997 <br /> (#3) OPEN SPACE REPORT- WTLSQN AND MCDERM�TT <br /> Wilson asked the Cammissioners to review property in the northeast quadrant of the City <br /> where the Spring Hill Golf Course is proposed for development. She suggested <br /> cansidering a possible trail connection from Woodrill to Wolsfeld Woods. Wilson said she <br /> has spoken with the golf course representatives who indicated they are not interested in <br /> this proposition. However, Wilson said a bike trail has been platted out in the bike trail <br /> maps along East Long Lake Road and Spring Hill. The trail construction would allow this <br /> connection to be made between these two significant properties. Wilsan noted the golf <br /> course will be constructing a tunnel under CoRd b. Atthough they were not interested in <br /> the trail going through their tunnel, Wilsan suggested the grading of a trail might coincide <br /> with the grading of the golf course. Wilson said she would like ta recommend to the <br /> Council to pursue this option. <br /> When asked where the funding would come fram, Van Zomeren noted that the Spring Hill <br /> Go1f Course is seeking conditional u�e permits from the City. It may be possible to attach <br /> conditic�ns that require trails. <br /> Gappa said the area along Spring Hill Road is steep and contains wetlands. He said it was <br /> the intent of the golf course to provide buffering in this area without disturbing the <br /> wetlands. He saw the only possibility for a trail would be on the golf course property and <br /> could possibly be negotiated. <br /> White agreed witl�the importance of linking the two wooded areas to create a bigger <br /> impaci. He nflted that the galf course developers need to be notified early so that they are <br /> aware of this issue. <br /> White moved, Beal seconded, to recommend a hiking trail be cansidered for <br /> construction k�etween the two SNAs, Woodrill and Wolsfeld Woods in the planning af the <br /> Spring Hitl Golf�ourse aiong with co-use ar a second underpass for safe access. <br /> Van Zomeren reported that the CUP application will be heard at the February 18 Planning <br /> Commission Meeting and will infonn Gaffron of the recommendation. <br /> Vote: Ayes 5,Nays 0, <br /> {#4) UPDATE ON TRAILS IN DICKEY PR(JPERTY- GREG GAPPA <br /> Gappa reported having met with Moorse and Van Zomeren regarding the trail on the <br /> Dickey prop�rty. The Council has requested a public hearing be held this spring in order <br /> to hear citizen's input before further proceeding. <br /> 7 <br />