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RecreationandParkCommission | 2013-03-14 | 4 | Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2013 Page 4 Speaker Marisa Wood said she is a resident and here to represent the youth community. She is working with Mali McGee to learn about raising animals. She supports her proposal for a 5 acre community farm. Many people have to travel far to visit a community farm. Speaker Jane Jackson said she is glad to see a community garden as part of the beltline plan. She owns a plot in the Eagle community garden. She would like to know how big the community garden would be. Amy Wooldridge reminded the public there is a sign-up list to receive email announcements and information on the Beltline project. Speakers Lil Arnerich said he understands the role of Commissions ad he has been on several. He complimented the people who have come to the meetings and participated in the project. He and Norma like to stay active in the community, and they have been friends with Jean. Lil provided the Commission a briefing on the history of Jean's vision, with handouts. He said personally he wants to see swim centers, but not at this location and this isn't the vision of Jean's. He asked for the Commission to read the articles he handed out. Chair Restagno closed the public comment period of the meeting. Commissioner Sonneman asked if this was a conceptual recommendation or more detailed. Director Wooldridge stated this was a recommendation for specific use types. There will be further discussions on things like parking and fencing around the property. Commissioner Sonneman stated the comments for open space, and the words, "walk, look, listen and enjoy" were in mind when reviewing comments and listening to others. He recommends passive use. Vice-Chair Brown agreed to the passive use, and community gardens should be a part of this proposal, although she isn't sure if a community farm is appropriate for the beltline. Commissioner Delaney stated we are all in agreement, and while working with Director Wooldridge and others he suggested this proposal matched what came out of those meetings, and that we begin to prioritize accordingly but also to include picnic areas. Chair Restagno stated there could be other uses but in keeping with the vision is important, and is supportive of a plan to include other items from the list. Commissioner Cooke agreed that this isn't something that will happen overnight, and she feels very sensitive to the neighbors around the area and parking issues. She would really like this become a passive open space facility in the vision of Jean and moving forward needs to happen. Commissioner Sonneman expressed concerns with this being a big area and the need for security. Director Wooldridge stated the most common question is when the property will be open. It contingent on two major factors, those being soil clean-up, and safety (lighting and police access). | RecreationandParkCommission/2013-03-14.pdf |