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MINUTES
OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS BOARD
AUGUST 8, 1991
IN ATTENDANCE: RICK NEILEY, TOM CARDAMONE, CRAIG WARD, MARK
FULLER, CHRIS LANDRY, MAUREEN AMUNDSON, JON MULFORD
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The meeting opened with Rick reporting that he has the contracts
for the Klein property into the County Attorney. Rick was a little
concerned with the time frame suggested by Herb Klein, who would
like a closing date of August 21, 1991. Mark suggested that BOCC
approval be subject to an extension of the time frame; Mark hoped
that he could bring the contract before the August 20BOCC work
session, and in for final approval at the BOCC's regular meeting
scheduled for August 27. Mark will also investigate the possibility
of getting a check cut for the earnest money deposit of $3750.00.
The next order of business was a discussion of the letter Mark
wrote to Wyland concerning the Board's position. Rick stated that
he preferred the letter not contain the phrase "unrestricted
access", suggesting the use of the phrase "subject to public
restrictions". Mark's concern was that the owners might not sell
the property unless they are provided with unrestricted access.
Rick also suggested that Mark delete the sentence concerning the
possible participation of Federal agencies in the purchase. Craig
agreed too, and thought we should approach the land owners as one
purchasing entity. Mark agreed, and will make it clear in the
letter to Wyland that the Board is the one purchasing entity,
thereby ensuring the landowners won't begin negotiations with other
parties.
Chris reported that he had met with planner Joe Wells regarding the
Castle Creek Subdivision trail easement. Chris reported that both
Joe and the planning office felt that any trail easement offered
would have to be for pedestrian use only, due to the difficulty of
the terrain, with the possibility of widening the shoulder on
Castle Creek for bicycle traffic. Joe further reported to Chris
that the subdivision would like the location of the trail close to
the road. Members of the Board are not so sure they agree with
this alignment, and declared the need for the Board and the County
to stand firm on the location of the trail; noting that they will
be negotiating from a position of strength since an approved trail
easement is the only way for the subdivision to get final plat
approval. Mark further noted, the sacrifice of the bike path should
allow for a more flexible trail alignment on the part of the
subdivision. Chris is meeting with the planning office on Monday,
August 12, regarding this issue.
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Fritz reported that he has not yet been in contact with Ed Wachs
regarding the MAA Trail and that it was his impression that Mr.
Hardy is ready to be approached concerning trail easements along
his property.
Chris presented pictures and information regarding the Wine Point
property. He also presented to the Board a deed, dated 1908, which
provides the County with a right of way along the Crystal River
Railroad grade. Board members were very interested in the deed and
allocated $2500.00 for title searches and survey work needed to
determine the status of this right of way. The Board was intrigued
by the possibility of a bike path along this route. There was also
discussion of other property in the crystal River Valley, which is
40 acres owned by the BLM and located just south of the BRB and the
Sewa~l Subdivision. This parcel is for sale, but not at a dollar
an acre as previously thought, but rather the BLM will accept a
reasonable market value offer. Tom thought that the Board should
aggressively pursue this property, since it is so inexpensive.
Mark suggested that the Board put in an offer of $5000.00 to the
BLM in the form of a letter to start the discussion rOlling.
Mark Fuller, next relayed a message to the Board that the BOCC
wants them to re-appear to advise and update them on the Boards
activities. Questions arose amongst the Board members as to what
they would like to present to the BOCC, be it just general
information or specifics on properties the Board wishes to pursue.
Rick stated that he would like to have a status report presented
to the Board on all their current activities, a sort of works in
progress sheet.
Mark suggested that he bring in Pat Duffield to next weeks meeting
to discuss the movement of the Hopkin's Street bridge, and the
possibility of putting in footers etc. for the proposed North star
Bridge to avoid the issue of storage.
Craig made a proposal on behalf of the Nordic council, where their
request for funds would be in the form of an inter-governmental
agreement, which would be expanded to include other expenditures,
besides the sno-cat funding. craig would then bring this revised
agreement to the BOCC for their approval, with an endorsement by
this Board for additional funds.
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