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Page 3 of 11 results. We have another test for specific substances under way. We are using the UM extension service and other UM resources. 4) Watering/ irrigation planning to prevent blowing dirt We plan to use hoses the first year to learn needs, costs, issues. Once clear on preferences, we plan to run pipes underground to more set facets. Regarding blowing dirt, we were concemed with this early on too, so we decided to not plow the area (lots of potential issues), but rather rototill a limited number of plots, keeping grass a mowers width apart rows of plots. The grass works well enough for wheelchairs and motorized scooter too, important to many of our congregation. Perhaps the operations group can address mulch or straw to cover beds year round. 5) Compost We plan to have the compost piles off the front of the church, as requested by the city. Gavin is a master of composting, so we plan to use his expertise to find the right spot with the right sunlight and work on the right water/nutrients, so that odor and the visual is managed. 6) Screening We haven't talked about screening much. Our first plan had a fence. Our finances are limited. We do have several ideas for garden beds around the perimeter. 7) Master gardeners/ agricultural consultant We have two master gardeners available to consult, as soon as we are ready. We had one attend one meeting, he had good ideas, but our list of questions and our plans were not complete at that time. We plan to invite him and others back soon. 8) Neighborhood engagement As described above, Sue and I stopped by your home as a courtesy to invite you into the process. We were not ready at that time to engage the entire neighborhood. We are now ready and are planning the meeting agenda, etc. Hosting a community gathering has been a part of your conversations from the beginning. 9) Planning We have been internally talking for a time. We are ready now to talk with all neighbors and gather them good ideas and concerns. 10) City council processes One of the conversations with Brian Lloyd involved a discussion of access to processes of the city when the city does not see a cause for use of the processes. I'd refer you back to Brian to discuss these concems directly. I sensed that the cily and planning commission were likely to not be willing to hold meetings without standing, for good reasons. 11) Personal vs. neighborhood concerns Larry, to clarify the questions that I had regarding the second visit that you and I had on a recent Sunday afternoon, I wanted to leam your thinking about a visually pleasing design for the side of our property on Chatsworth. Nothing more or less. I anticipate much variety in responses, if I talked personally to all neighbors on Larpenteur and Chatsworth. I hope these responses are helpful. An Invitation Lastly, I wanted to offer to visit with you in person about the operational group that is forming. Gavin and Sue may be available to join us too. From what I have heard of your interests and can see of your property, you have a strong sense of landscape design, a strong commitment to due process and fairness, and a devotion to your neighborhood. We believe that indeed you and your neighbors' comments will improve our plans. Hindsight is 20/20. Clearly the visit to your home triggered responses that we did not anticipate. I am personally sorry for the stress, wonderings, and frustration that the visit created. I am sorry that the introduction to the community garden effort to the neighbors on Larpenteur and .-. --. 4/19/2010