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Commissioners table Mingo Park mini‑golf vote after residents warn it would harm trails and habitat
Summary
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously tabled a vote on a proposed mini‑golf course at Mingo Park after multiple residents and user‑group representatives told the board the project would damage trails, disturb wildlife and displace existing recreational uses.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners on May 7 unanimously moved to table a decision on a proposed mini‑golf course at Mingo Park after several residents and organized user groups urged the board to reconsider.
"I just believe that that is not the space for it," said a long‑time Mingo Park user, who described hiking and equestrian use on the park’s trails and asked the board to look for an alternate site. Bernie Slaika, who told commissioners he hikes the park several times a…
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