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Approved November 4, 2019 Page 5 DeGardner stated that they will be surveying the area this fall to determine if there is any buckthorn or anything out there that would need to be cleared and how much and what the useful purposes of clearing that area would be. By moving some of the brush it would enhance some of the views. He stated that the fence would be there to clearly define the park property from resident property and that would be the main purpose, however any additional screening or privacy fencing would be up to the home owners as the park was there when the residential housing was built. Huelman clarified with Resident #3 if she would prefer more of a natural buffer than putting in the fence and she replied yes probably as her and her neighbor are huge animal lovers. Jensen stated that a fence would probably not detour deer from coming into a yard as they have been known to hop a fence. Clark Gooder, Park Board Member, asked what the cost of the split rail fence wood be? DeGardner stated it would be $7,000. Levi asked if just putting 3-4ft tall/stakes with a sign that says “End of Park Property” would be ok to do for now. He stated it could be a cheaper alternative and as anyone can hop a fence and cross a boundary but this would inform people that this is the property line. It would be simple and let people know where the park boundary is and see if that fixes the problem and it would be low cost. Resident #3 stated that she has put up the signs and it has stopped people from letting their kids or dogs come into their yard. Resident #1 addressed the Park Board stating that the park was not there when the development was started stating that was private property. He continued that the asphalt half of the drawing is misleading as the other day the survey markers show that the asphalt is right on the property line. Resident asked if the asphalt would be repaired and stay where it is or moved as the Master Plan shows it a few feet from the property line. DeGardner stated he had two questions for the resident. One being, how was the park acquired if not given to the park dedication from the developer? Resident stated that it was private property when he was there. He went on to state that there was a house there at one time, the dome house he believe, and they owned that property and the pond. He stated the park was put in about 25yrs ago and he was there for 29yrs. DeGardner stated regarding the other thing the trail and the property stakes (the survey) it is actually two separate projects. He stated that the Master Plan depicts where the current trail is. They do not anticipate moving it. The actual physical survey was just to know for certain exactly where the property lines were. DeGardner went onto state that he will look into how the park in that area was actually acquired so he has more information on that. Resident #4 (young resident) wanted to clarify if when they talk about clearing the vegetation to the left of the pond (referring to the left side of the Master Plan layout) is that just the trees there? She states that when you are heading toward the park you can’t even see the pond. DeGardner stated that yes they would be removing some underbrush and buckthorn and open up the view. Walking down the street you will be able to see the water and wet land. Huelman stated that the