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Discussion of a Public Process Regarding Phases 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to provide the Board of Aldermen with an opportunity to discuss how a public process will proceed for consideration of phases 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Trish McGuire, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org, 919-918-7327
INFORMATION: On several occasions in recent years, the Board of Alderman has discussed the status of the development of a public process for Phases 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen reviewed a draft proposal prepared by staff and Mayor Lavelle and Aldermen Haven-O'Donnell and Seils participated in meetings with citizens affiliated with varying interests (e.g. Friends of Bolin Creek, trail running, bicycling). As a process has not yet been identified, a worksession has been scheduled for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to discuss the topic. Possible framing questions for this worksession are:
* What shared set of facts are relevant to the situation?
* What are the points of agreement and disagreement regarding a public process?
* What is the ideal public engagement process?
The Neighborhood Forum provisions of the Town Code provide some guidance on past thinking related to community building and involvement. See Attachment A and/or pages 18-21 at http://www.townofcarrboro.org/DocumentCenter/View/99/Chapter-3---Administration-PDF.
Background and Related. The Board of Aldermen adopted the Conceptual Master Plan for the Bolin Creek Greenway on December 8, 2009, with the following actions, excerpted from the meeting minutes, also available at pages 10-11 of http://www01.townofcarrboro.org/BoA/Minutes/2009/12_08_2009.pdf.
1) Receive this update and support the continued pursuit of greenway development.
2) Adopt the recommendation for Phase 1A and 1B (1B would not extend any further south than Jolly Branch), and Phase 2.
3) ...
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