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Discussion included: <br /> Commissioners asked questions about the durability of simple boardwalks and one commissioner stated that <br /> it would mean that families would need to walk single file. Amberg shared information about the four phase <br /> areas and stated that they do not need to be done in any particular order. Rauschendorfer was surprised <br /> about the number of bridge but the Commission discussed needing them to cross the creek. <br /> After the plan was presented, Residents were invited to share their thoughts. One resident desired having <br /> the park improvements follow construction of the trail head on 140th Street. <br /> Another resident asked if horses were going to be allowed and who would fix the trails after the horses <br /> damage them. The Commission discussed that there are no plans to make enhancements for horses but that <br /> they are not planning to prohibit them at this time. <br /> A resident was concerned about the stormwater ponds adjacent to the park property that have flooded. <br /> Len Pratt discussed moving ahead and pursuing grants and other sources of funding including collaborating <br /> with local businesses. <br /> A residents stated that they would like designated winter trails so that the snow shoes, skis, and horses do <br /> not interfere with each other. They would like to see the trails groomed for cross country. <br /> A resident shared that they had been confronted by a bow hunter in the previous winter hunting season and <br /> asked if there were any plans to change the hunting regulations before it became an issue. <br /> There was additional discussion with the Parks Commission about the stormwater ponds and drainage. <br /> Residents inquired about how to help in the future. Clarke discussed the history of the park in that <br /> volunteers have made the majority of the trail improvements. He also discussed future plans and keeping <br /> residents involved. <br /> Clarke made a motion,Tennyson seconded to approve the Clearwater Creek Preserve concept plan. <br /> All Ayes. <br /> Motion Carried. <br /> 4, Bald Eagle Lake Ac_;cess '_lours <br /> A resident sent a letter was requesting evaluation of the hours of use at the Bald Eagle Lake access. It was <br /> reported that winter users are sometimes loud. The Commission discussed allowing ice fishing access and <br /> snowmobiles. <br /> Tennyson made a motion, Schmid seconded the change the Bald Eagle Lake access hours to 7:00 am until <br /> 10:00 pm. <br /> All Ayes. <br /> Motion Carried. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Parks Commission Minutes <br /> September 19,2018 <br />