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� Aimee Fairbrother (1844 Revoir_Street) statecl that all residents within 350 feet were included in the survey and tha.t is how the residents were notified - by word of mauth. JeffGibbons (7243 Clear Ridge) felt it was-very helpful having the Neighborhood - Network Committee. He cautioned the Ci thou he felt if the City let local residents tY � , design the park, that the residents should. ha.ve experienced guidelines, taking into consideration the ultimate development, future trails and the comprehensive plan. Michael Navin questioned if the comprehensive plan was ta,ken into consideration. Aimee Fairbrother replied: "Yes, the comprehensive plan was looked at." Da1e Larsan requested that the Neighborhood Network Committee submit a"thumb sketch" of their vision of Acorn Creek. Terry Sweeney agreed with Mr. La.rson,- adding tha.t the Neighborhood Network Committee should submit a concept plan to Ms. Lien who will then forwa.rd it on to the appropriate people of the Park and Recreation Committee and Administrator, Jim. March. Micha.el Navin motioned to close the Public Hearing noting that the Neighborhood I, Network Committee submit a concept plan. Park and Recreation will need to be advised �'�, of its direction - without knowing budget amounts. ' Terry Sweeney felt that if the grant was for $50,000.00 and the City matches.$SQ,000.00 i, then the Neighborhood Network Committee and Pa.rk and Recreation Committee should use $100,000.04 as a benchmark. ' Jeff Gibbons ('7203 Cleaz Ridge) commented tha.t there may be additional.grants secured � at a later date. Adding, once you come up with a plan, you can strategize getting funds ', from other sources. I James Bownik agreed, come up with a plan, submit it, and wait to see what the DNR is willing to fund. _ _-- ---_ --- __ -- ____ _ __ _ - - - _ __ __ ____ -- ----_ _ _ __._ ------ __ __ __.__ _ - -- __ _ _.___ _ . _ __- -- ----_ __ _- - -_ __ __ __ . Lori Dorn (1836 Revoir Street) questioned what happened to the money the developer gave for Acorn Creek. Michael Navin explained the developer for Acorn Creek gave land, not cash for this development. Adding, we still have $25,000.00 in park dedication fees from the Buechler Development in the Park and Recreation account. Micha.el Navin suggested Park and Recreation give the Neighborhood Network Committee a deadline of two (2) weeks - March 17, 1999, to submit their concept plan for Acorn Creek Park. Mr. Navin added the City will need to have a professional look at the 5