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Commission debates joint walking-trail concept with Harborside Christian Church; motion to table fails 3-2
Summary
Harborside Christian Church presented plans Oct. 6 for a low-impact public walking trail across church land and adjacent city-owned Green Springs Preserve; the commission split on whether to pause for site tours and more analysis, and a motion to table the item until Nov. 17 failed 3-2.
Representatives of Harborside Christian Church presented a concept Oct. 6 for a joint public walking trail linking the church’s wooded property with adjacent city-owned Green Springs Preserve. Church representative Ethan Parker said the church would fund most improvements on church property — playground upgrades, a pavilion, a water feature and walking trails — and asked the city to authorize staff to pursue a concept design, survey and initial cost estimates for a trail segment crossing city-owned land.
City Community Development Director Carol Strickland framed the request as authorization for staff to continue work with the church on survey, concept design and public…
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