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She added that she had talked to the manager who was trying to set up a meeting with the owners. Attorney Meyers recommended that before any action is taken that approval is attained from the Gaughan Companies with the possibility of acquiring an easement later. Mr. Rademacher stated that blacktop in that area would not be good because it would shift and that there are many crevices. He stated that he had met four from the townhomes on the trail and they said that "it sure was a long way around". He asked them if they would like a bridge and they said yes. He further stated that they would like the option to take a bridge because it would be easier for parents and kids to cross the pond to the future play equipment site. Commissioner Trettel stated that installing a bridge would only reduce the walk by 10-15 percent. Commissioner Trettel further stated that he would like to see a program implemented to maintain a wild buffer shoreline for long grass. This would be a way of showing continuous park property as well as filter fertilizers and provide a habitat for wildlife. Ms. Golden stated that they did not sod back to the pond; that was done by the City as a "Green Area". She further stated that they didn't fertilize their property. Commissioner Trettel noted that the grass was not a fine grass and that it would grow to 12 feet high if left uncut. Ms. Golden added that if the property was uncut, there may be a problem with field mice. Chairperson Burmeister asked what Commission action should be taken? Commissioner Silvis suggested exploring costs. Chairperson Burmeister asked to see what the cost of a 6 foot bituminous trail, just to join the two paths. Mr. Rademacher would like to know the cost estimate on a bridge across the narrows of the pond.