ITEM NO. 10: BURROUGHS CREEK PLAN (MJL)
Conduct a hearing regarding Burroughs Creek Plan. The property bounded by Haskell Avenue on the east, E. 31st Street on the south, the eastern border of Haskell Indian Nation University on the west between E. 31st and E. 23rd Streets, Learnard Avenue on the west between E. 23rd and E. 15th Streets, Pennsylvania Street on the west between E. 15th and E. 11th Streets, Delaware Street on the west between E. 11th and E. 9th Streets, and W. 9th Street on the north. Initiated by the City Commission in October 2004.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Leininger presented by explaining the process that the plan took, the study area and temporary building permit moratorium areas, the background, areas of concern, and each goal.
Staff recommended approval of the Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING
Matt Tomc, Woods on 19th homeowners association, feels the proposed rezonings are a good idea. The homeowners association had concerns regarding the recommended acquisition of the property at the northeast intersection of E. 19th Street and the railroad corridor. They do not want the property to be just a parking lot. They would like it to be greenspace. Another concern is that the trail/park not interrupt the existing drainage in the railroad corridor and the proximity of the proposed Salvation Army Complex to the park.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Staff was asked about the issues that Mr. Tomc brought up. Staff stated that many of his concerns will be taken care of in the park planning process the Parks and Recreation department will go through. This process allows the public to be a part of planning the park/trail. The plan does not get into specifics on the park/trail design.
Ermeling pointed out a spelling error on the Historic map.
Various Commissioners stated that they felt the plan was a good product and will be a good project.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Ermeling, seconded by Krebs to recommend approval of the Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan and forward the recommendation to the City Commission.
Motion carried 7-0, with Burress, Erickson, Haase, Jennings, Ermeling, Krebs, and Riordan voting in favor. None voted in opposition. Lawson, Harris, and Eichhorn were absent.