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O 0 0 Open Space Advisory Board Minutes DATE Page 2 of 3 o A brief update on the North End development indicates that there is little new information on land dedication and the issue of encumbered lands, although Mr. Moline did note that City Staff were actively looking at the encumbered lands issue and how it affects the dedication options. Board Updates o Mr. Carron noted that two people with rifles were seen on private property immediately west of the Davidson Mesa property. Jeff was not surprised and believes they have been "controlling" the prairie dog population on their property. o Mr. Waldman noted that he re- visited the new Davidson Mesa trails and that they are correctly aligned outside the 20 foot buffer zone from private property that was previously agreed to. 2006 Trail Planning Update Ms Kron made a presentation regarding potential locations for trails on the Hecla Lake and CTC properties. On the Hecla property, there is uncertainty regarding the realignment of the irrigation ditches, so any construction of trails in that area seems premature. In the southern section of the property, near the old Karen's in the Country restaurant, there is an immediate need for an improved trail. As part of the approval process for the Markel development it is likely that Markel will agree to build all of the public trails infrastructure. However, this may not occur any time soon. It is also possible that trails constructed now would be torn out and replaced with a more useful alignment upon completion of the project. Mr. Waldman suggests that waiting for the developer to finalize his plans is prudent. Mr. Art Phelps, a•Balfour resident, notes that the southern section of trail makes sense in the near term, and that there is a real and immediate need for an improved trail in that area. Regarding the CTC property, much of the discussion of trails centered on the needs of commuters traveling to and from the CTC to Louisville and Lafayette. Various options discussed include access points onto 96th street and US 42, and the possible use of the railroad right -of -way under the new 96th street bridge. There was general opposition to significant trail development through the middle of the CTC open space, particularly related to a possible trail winding up the steep grade from US42 to the crest of the CTC land through the middle of the property. Cathy is going to pursue this topic with CTC businesses and commuters. Open Space Zoning