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and as he is getting older the 38 steps going to his house is getting more daunting. <br />The back way in is a real relief to his family. He indicated he loves the trailways in <br />the City and the oddities in Tamarack Park. He explained his family feels in a really <br />tough spot now, either losing access do to this being converted into some parkway <br />or losing access because the City might choose to throw it back at them. He noted <br />they are looking for some relief and consideration. He wanted to appeal to them to <br />consider some ways to present relief to them and the neighbors. He needed to speak <br />up because his house is at the top of the hill and is pre-existing and it has come to <br />people's attention. He felt this was an unexpected necessity, even though it has been <br />in the works for a few years, to deal with something that has been there for decades. <br />He thanked the Commission for playing their roles and did excellent work for the <br />City. <br />Mr. Anderson indicated there were several late emails and a letter from him that <br />were not a part of the agenda packet. He wanted to make sure that those were <br />forwarded to the Commission and City Council. <br />Mr. Culver thought some of the members received them late Monday and even this <br />morning but would make sure the Commission gets them as well as the City <br />Council. <br />Chair Wozniak closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. <br />Chair Wozniak asked for comments and thoughts on the proposal. <br />Member Joyce indicated there is a new development that is not on the map, and this <br />was brought up and in place before the new development, which is east of this. <br />Mr. Freihammer indicated the new development is the Enclave. He showed the new <br />pathway being built in the development going up Marion Street. <br />Member Joyce thought the City should consider what the demographics are of the <br />new development and if there would need to be a flat, paved, ADA surface by it for <br />the new residents and how can the new residents access Tamarack. He wondered if <br />it is feasible for them to go up to Wagner return and come back down Western. He <br />wondered if that has been factored into any of the planning. <br />Mr. Freihammer indicated this was not factored in, but he did not think that just <br />because of this new development the City would add or change anything. <br />Mr. Culver explained in response to a couple of things that came up at the public <br />hearing, as far as funding is concerned, the City was using park renewal funds for <br />this. Park renewal funds are intended to improve access to parks and a park <br />function. He knew there is an ardent desire from the Parks Department to provide <br />an increased access to Tamarack. There were a couple of comments about <br />Page 6 of 10 <br />