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Park&Recreation Minutes <br /> May 13, 1998 <br /> Page 5 <br /> S <br /> Commissioner Huberty indicated a property owner expressed concern to her that <br /> the BMXers may go onto adjacent property. <br /> Commissioner Anderson indicated he felt there is a significant number of <br /> mountain bikers in the community who would be willing to build a mountain bike <br /> trail,with very little disturbance to the existing trees. <br /> John Thompson, Brian Page and Mark Griswold were present to discuss the BMX <br /> • proposal. He stated the BMX Association would be a non-profit organization and <br /> plans to raise funds themselves to build the track. Mr.Thompson noted there are <br /> approximately 75 individuals who are either registered with the American Bicycle <br /> Association (ABA) and/or are active BMXers. Mr.Thompson explained the <br /> property owner mentioned by Commissioner Huberty probably was thinking of <br /> motorized vehicles, and did not feel there would be any problem with BMX <br /> bicyclists going off the site since the track would be fenced. <br /> Chair Anderson indicated the intent of the City is make the park usable for all its <br /> residents. Mr.Thompson noted the track would be available for fun, in addition to <br /> scheduled events. Brian Page indicated BMXers range in age from 3 years to 40+. <br /> Mr.Thompson indicated they will be looking for a source for the dirt to build the <br /> track. <br /> Discussion followed regarding development of the BMX site and possible lease <br /> options. <br /> Phil Hals,Streets/Parks Superintendent, indicated a major expense would be <br /> improving the access to the site. Phil stated he will try to provide an estimate for <br /> the road and parking lot improvements for the June meeting. He also suggested <br /> a practice/warm-up area be provided for younger children to use at no charge. <br /> Mr.Thompson indicated the ABA membership fee is only$35 per year. He stated <br /> they were willing to work with the city to plan for an area that could be used free <br /> of charge. <br /> Commissioner Anderson suggested that Steve Wensman work with Mike Niziolek <br /> on plans for a potential mountain biking trail. <br /> CHAIR ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT OPTION C (BIKE PARK) FOR DEVELOPMENT <br /> OF THE HILLSIDE PARK, INCLUDING A BMX BICYCLE TRACK LOCATED IN THE FORMER <br /> DUMP SITE AND MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE SITE. COMMISSIONER <br /> ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> • ; • •tt Br... . .. <br /> 4 <br /> Ed Hasek, of Westw..d Dev -lopment Corporation, representing Contractor <br /> Properties Developm:nt C,mpany,was present to review the proposed park for <br /> the Trott Brook Farms p•t He noted Steve Wensman walked the property with <br /> him to investigate the p‘ssibility of a trail along Trott Brook. Amenities of the park <br /> include: <br /> -Trail linkages to the orth a•d east in the park <br /> -Tennis/basketball ourt <br />