Open Space and Trail Network

Meeting Summary

19 May 2004

 

 

1.        Announcements/Public Participation

  1. Rio Grande Riparian Ecological Corridor Project Comprehensive Plan was adopted by City Council on May 17.
  2. Ribbon cutting ceremony for La Llorona path extension and the Rio corridor comp plan will be held June 18 at La Llorona park.
  3. CLC strategic plan Natural Resources committee will be having a public forum on June 3.
  4. Town of Mesilla Comp Plan has been reviewed by Planning, Zoning, and Historical appropriateness board; next public hearing will be June 2nd.
  5. MPO trail plan meeting—to talk about upcoming update of plan: Wed, June 23, 10 AM, City Office Ctr. Conference room

 

2.        Draft Vision model presentation feedback:

  1. reference to very specific sites helps engage audience
  2. connectivity/synergy ideas very important—should be emphasized and not rushed; think about synonyms.
  3. “Land tenure decisions” needs to be explained more clearly—removing disposal status.
  4. Clarify status of state and private inholdings within large BLM tracts.
  5. Should there be a connection between Robledos and Potrillos?
  6. Key words: community building, equity, and sustainable development
  7. Include examples of places where such systems have been created: maybe as fact sheets?
  8. Key concept: long-range land-use planning—should be emphasized right up front.  Also green infrastructure, hot topic in planning.
  9. Consensus: Draft Vision ready for outreach/feedback campaign

 

3.  Next meeting: September 15 (summer break to let CTF concentrate on Draft Vision outreach)