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Please note that not all invasive or undesirable species will be removed at this time . The City <br /> wants to ensure that many of the highly desirable trees and vegetation remain protected <br /> during the removal process but also identified some undesirable species to remain in place at <br /> this time due to their location for screening, shade or aesthetics until further restoration efforts <br /> can be achieved . <br /> This project will provide the City the opportunity to manage the parks' natural resources more <br /> effectively, but the visual impact will be substantial once the removals are complete . While you <br /> will see some areas that are greatly impacted by the vegetation removals, some panoramic <br /> views of the lake will be opened up and many park users may feel safer with more open <br /> landscape areas . Please note that the entire park (including trails and parking lot) will be <br /> closed during the removal process, tentatively scheduled for some time in January, for about <br /> a week. We will post signs at Country Lakes Park when the dates are finalized. <br /> There is also a road improvement project for West Shadow Lake Drive scheduled for 2018-2019 <br /> that may affect the park. With both the tree removal and road improvement projects taking <br /> place concurrently, this is an opportune time for the City to undertake a master plan design <br /> process for the park that will help guide future restoration, management, and improvement <br /> efforts . The City would like to encourage you to be an active participant in the master design <br /> process once this has begun in 2018 to help determine the future vision for park that will meet <br /> the needs and desires of the community as a more passive use park. Additional information on <br /> the master planning process will be included on the City' s website this spring . <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Rick DeGardner <br /> Public Services Director <br />