1991-05-14 • RECREATION TRAILS SUBCOMMITTEE
MINUTES
Meeting Date: May 14, 1991
1 . ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson McAndrews called the meeting to order at 4 :00 p.m.
Present: Susan McAndrews, Bob Spellman, Lyn Spellman, Dan
Shelley, Dick Hubbard, Mary Moser, Susanne
Livingston, Mo Kindell, Sue Bobbitt, Hyiah
Reder.
Also
Present: Mike Wells, Management Assistant, Jackie Dakovich,
Administrative Secretary, Gerald Bode and August
Anderson, Alternates
Chairperson McAndrews opened the meeting to public input.
Alternate Gerald Bode inquired as to his current status as an
alternate. He was advised the item was agendized for the
Parks and Recreation meeting tonight, May 14, at 7 : 00 p.m. ,
. and after a decision was reached, he would be advised.
Gerald Bode also shared concerns regarding planned trails on
his property, as well as those in the immediate area, and the
loss of privacy in the backyards along the trails . He further
noted that there are many neighbors in his area who are
opposed to trails and suggested the Subcommittee contact these
people and communicate the plans and goals for trails in the
area. He also suggested an information packet be put together
to answer questions regarding trail placements, liabilities,
etc.
There was continued discussion between Gerald Bode and members
of the Trails Subcommittee regarding _ how to improve
communications between property owners in Olivenhain and the
Subcommittee.
2 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 9 , 1991
Bob Spellman moved, Mo Kindell seconded to approve minutes as
submitted.. Motion carried. 10-0 .
3 . PRESENTATION BY JOAN STEFFAN: POWAY TRAIL SYSTEM
Bob Spellman made a presentation on the Poway Trail System,
• with pictures and several maps . He noted that Joan Steffan
was unable to attend meeting today, but would be available at
another time.
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. Bob Spellman gave a brief report on the Mt. Israel tour. He
noted two members of the Park and Recreation Commission
attended, however, no Olivenhain CAB or City Council members
responded to the invitation.
4. DISCUSSION OF GOALS AND PRIORITIES
The Subcommittee discussed the importance of mapping trails
for public information and viewing. There was a consensus of
feeling that publicity and public education are both high
priorities. A suggestion was also made to hold public general
trail education meetings to aid the community's understanding
of what has been accomplished and what the Subcommittee's
goals are for the City and surrounding areas in the future.
S. PROJECT REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6. SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Crystal Ridge (Sue Bobbitt, Susanne Livingston, and Hyiah
Reder going door to door) ;
B. Mapping of Lone Jack Road (Jeff Daniels, Mo Kindell and
Susan McAndrews) ;
• C. Recreation trails 30 minute presentation (Mary
Moser, Sue Bobbitt, Bob Spellman and Dick Hubbard) ;
D. Publicity for Recreation Trails activities, meetings,
etc. (Dick Hubbard) .
7 . COMMITTEE CORNER (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Bob Spellman and Dick Hubbard attended the last City Council
meeting to encourage support for recreation trails. They were
disappointed to learn that funding for a trails consultant had
no Council or staff support due to budget constraints.
The Subcommittee discussed the status of Trails Subcommittee
alternates, agendized for the Parks & Recreation Commission
meeting tonight.
The Subcommittee discussed the upcoming Trail Tour, May 23,
1991 and the need for help with presentations at the various
stops.
Mike Wells recommended the book "Greenways for America",
written by Charles E. Little, to the Trails Subcommittee.
8. ADJOURN14ENT
• Meeting adjourned 6: 05 p.m. The next meeting will be held
June 4, 1991.