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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 <br /> September 12,2018 <br /> Dan Anderson showed on map where the walking path could go from the boat <br /> launch in Babcock to the north to south to property. <br /> Chair Anderson asked about access to Highway 101. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg shared he did not know at this time. <br /> Chair Anderson stated we will be losing access to Babcock Park when Highway 10 <br /> changes and if we could retain that via this direction which was never thought about <br /> before,it is certainly worth looking at. <br /> Patrick Briggs,Briggs Companies, stated that approximately 70% of domestic police <br /> reports in the last 120 months stem from this right hear (pointing at Babcock Park). <br /> He also stated there are 260 police reports on this property. He indicated what is <br /> happening is people park at Babcock Park,walk under Highway 101 Bridge and then <br /> walk south to Saxon property creating issues along the way. This is the root of their <br /> problems in the area. <br /> Dan Anderson referenced the overlay slide looking at how the piece of property can <br /> be a park even though they don't own it. Keep a walking path,and have access to a <br /> boat launch for canoes,with lighting, and have access for police and it will change <br /> the environment and we as a team can control it. Stating they are also in the works to <br /> redevelop the Saxon property and want to maintain body movement,wayfinding, <br /> and access in that area. <br /> Patrick Briggs stated he monitors the river level and that the subject property is an <br /> impressive opportunity. <br /> Chair Anderson asked if Babcock Park closes at 10:00 p.m. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated that it technically falls under our rules. <br /> Patrick Briggs stated he was told by multiple police officers they cannot tell people to <br /> leave Babcock or close it off. <br /> Chair Anderson asked staff to check into if Babcock Park falls under the city park <br /> rules or is it an open wayside rest. <br /> Chair Anderson stated that in theory it is an easement that goes north and west to be <br /> able to access Babcock Park. He also stated at this point they are interested in an <br /> easement but have not heard any talk on park land dedication. He also wondered if <br /> PIVEIEI I <br /> NATURE <br />