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. . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ ~HILLS TCAAP Community Dialogue: Natural Resources and Parks Focus Questionnaire Responses July 16, 2002 7:00 p.m. Prepared by the Design Center for American Urban Landscape Written questions, prepared by the Design Center for American Urban Landscape, were distributed at this second dialogue. Those in attendance were asked to submit written responses as well as use the questions to guide discussion after the presentations. Presentations and general questions and responses concluded at 9:00 PM. Because of the late hour, small group discussions were made optional to the audience. People were encouraged to submit written responses if they didn't want to stay for discussion. Written responses to discussion questions have been compiled and are presented below. 1. With respect to fUltural resources, what do you value most about the assets of the larger TeMP site? . I value natural resources, use of area for birdingt wildlife watching and also value the land for a set-aside area that is not easily accessible. where wildlife exists with minimal disturbance - this is like water in a well that can regenerate itself and sustain itself. The large open space itself. There are few tracts of large public ownership in the metro area, especially in nouh metro. Don't fragment it like so much of our metro area. We must preserve Marsden Marsh and its connective corridors to Rice Creek. Open space. Wildlife diversity within the Metro. There are many species found here that are nowhere else. This is critical habitat. Keep as closely as possible to Vento Plan. If natural resources or park space is impossible becausc of contamination, use residential or business space for park/recreation. The wildlife protection is key, This is a unique resource that must be preserved. Quiet and darkness Wildlife Best US site for World Cup cross country and Biathlon Elevation - would be nice to see it, use it in winter recreation (downhill ski) could have snowmak:ing 2. What are your concerns about development of the site? . Would like to use the elevation and not give it up to development . Access to property from south - not as primary access but allowinl! access. Good access from south but primary access from Shoreview. .. Don't have Hamline be main access. .. Contamination - expensive to get to residential standard . Can soccer fields be on contaminated ground? With crowning of fields? . What is not contaminated? . I am concerned aOOm too much road paving, housing and dividing the open space into little parts. . I will Jose some of my metro area quality of life. . Human access to the marsh and creek edges will be fatal to many water nesting species. . Wholesale development with no concern for social capital and recreational active sites. . Splitting wildlife corridors. Critical habitat being destroyed. . That there be input from all stakeholders. . Short term goals may not be good for long term preservation. Money may play too imponant of a role. · That an athletic/soccer complex won't make the cut. Page I of 3