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• • Park Board Meeting - March 1, 2004 Minutes Environmental Board and the Park Board on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 6:30pm in the Community Room. The purpose of this meeting is to update the board members on the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation Facilities, Open Space /Greenways, and Trail System Plan project. Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer of Brauer and Associates has been retained to coordinate this project. This will also provide an opportunity for the Environmental Board Members and Park Board Members to provide input in several areas such as reviewing citywide open space, greenways - parks, and trail issues. It is anticipated that the Park Board will continue to be involved throughout the various phases of the project. The final draft plan will be presented to the City Council, Environmental Board and Park Board at a joint work session, perhaps in May or June. This meeting will take place of the April Park Board meeting. Any items related to the Park Board agenda will be addressed at the conclusion of the joint meeting. Paul expressed concern that perhaps the Park Board is not as involved with the project as it should be. Rick stated he is anticipating that the Park Board will be involved again during the process. It is also anticipated that the Environmental Board will be involved in a similar manner. The Park Board will have to be comfortable with the plan before it is presented to the City Council. Roads and Shoulders - Paul stated that due to the Stoneybrook development that occurred last fall, Birch Street has a new road configuration on the south side. The new configuration has left a portion of the roadway with no shoulder. He stated that is a huge concern and a safety issue. He indicated he is concerned that this practice is a dangerous precedent for the City as more development occurs. Rick advised is not familiar with the plans and specifications for Birch Street in relation to Stoneybrook development. He indicated he would look into that issue and inform the Park Board by memo. Paul stated he is not a traffic engineer but believes there was a better way to configure the roadway. He stated the elimination of the shoulder needs to be looked at so it does not happen again anywhere within the City. He stated he would also like options to improve that situation on Birch Street. NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: Rick advised the next Park Board meeting would be held on March 31, 2004, 6:30 p.m., in the Community Room. 6