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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpitco.ost.min.reg.06201991 . . . MINUTES OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS BOARD JUNE 20, 1991 PRESENT: RICK NElLY, TOM CARDAMONE, MARK FULLER, CHRIS LANDRY, MARK LOEB, MAUREEN AMUNDSON, HAL CLARK, DEAN YOUNG The meeting began with Chris Landry explaining his overall big picture to the Board members present. Chris reviewed his sources of information for the cataloging of Pitkin County Open Space. In his short time working for the Board he has unearthed a great deal of valuable resources, which he feels will save him tremendous amounts of research time. Rick Neily wondered if Chris had broken down the project into subdivisions; Chris responded in the affirmative and plans on using the subdivisions already established by the city and County Planning Departments. Chris and Mark also mentioned that their final product will be compatible with the GIS. Tom Cardamone expressed his concerns for wildlife. Tom hopes that the work of both the Board and the interns will be beneficial to the preservation of wildlife in the valley. Dean Young, Broker Associate with Remax, made a presentation to the Board on property adjoining Herron Park on the North Boundary, thereby expanding the park. The parcel known as the Tacker Property, is approximately 21,000 square feet, with approximately 100 feet of Roaring Fork River frontage with the same level terrain as Herron Park. In addition, the property has a five bedroom house, suggestions for which include its development for employees housing, or even remodel ing into a duplex. The property is listed at $1.2 million. The owner has an interest in making this property available to the city. The property is listed on the open market. Rick Neily asked if the owner has been in contact with anyone in the city. Dean replied that yes, brief contact has been established with the city concerning this property and a possible trade. Everyone present felt that this property is worth further investigation. All were intrigued by the possibility of a joint venture with the Housing Authority. Other possibilities included splitting the purchase price and designing a co-operative managerial agreement between the Housing Authority and the Board. Both Rick and Tom, feel the property would be an excellent location for urban open space. Hal Clark was also excited by the idea and will be lobbying hard in attempt to see the transaction accomplished. This property will be discussed with the other Board members next week. A copy of the proposal is attached to these minutes. . . . The last item of business concerns the Klein Property. Rick wants to put an offer on the Klein property. To that end Rick will be contacting appraisers in an attempt to get a quick letter of estimation of value. Both Mark and Rick agree, that they do not need a full appraisal, even though it is their first purchase, since it is such an uncomplicated purchase. All present agreed that the Board needs to take action in the acquisition of this property. In addition, the residents of Redstone are also very interested to see that the property is acquired. Rick proposed the possibility of keeping the Board meetings to one hour. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. pcma/wp/minutes.613