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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />APRIL 28, 2004 <br />Lucas stated that she did not want a bridge and was concerned about <br />opening up that access. Lucas felt there should be a play area installed in <br />the Hidden Acres development for use by the neighborhood. Lucas stated <br />that the neighborhood is not looking for a park, but rather a small play <br />area. <br />Fahey suggested that the issue of a neighborhood park and/or bridge for <br />access to the Water Works trails and Rondeau Park be brought to the <br />Parks & Recreation Commission. Fahey noted, however, that he did not <br />see a park being developed in this area. Fahey stated that another <br />alternative would be to keep the children from playing in the street. <br />Lucas did not think it was practical to keep the children from playing in <br />the street when there were no other options. Lucas also pointed out that <br />they are asking for a play area, not a park. <br />Anderson stated that he was sympathetic to the need for park space and <br />access to parks, and suggested that access to the Water Works trails and <br />Rondeau Park via a bridge was a good option. Anderson stated that it <br />troubled him that the City has a this park and trail system, but the <br />neighbors do not want access to the rest of the community, rather wanting <br />a private park for their area. <br />Jeff Lucas, Yorkton Ridge, stated that the neighborhood is not asking for a <br />park, just a play area. Anderson responded that be it an open grass public <br />area, tot lot, or community-sized park, the City refers to these areas as <br />parks. <br />Tony Mans, Yorkton Ridge, submitted a petition to the Council in support <br />of a bridge to access the Water Works traits and Rondeau Park and/or a <br />neighborhood play area. Mans indicated that he will submit a copy of this <br />petition to the Parks & Recreation Commission at their meeting next <br />week. <br />Jack Bougie, Condit Street, reported on the history of the development of <br />the area and the fact that as the area has developed there are less and less <br />recreational opportunities for children living on the west side of the <br />freeway. <br />David Miller, Condit Street, questioned the City's getting involved in the <br />development business. Miller indicated that he is willing to sell right-of- <br />way for Condit Street in order to provide for a better development for the <br />neighborhood. He indicated, however, that there must be fair <br />compensation for that right-of--way. Miller indicated that Gordie Howe <br />has raised the issue of eminent domain, and expressed concern about the <br />3 <br />