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After a lengthy discussion the issues/concerns of the <br /> Commission were: <br /> • A letter should be sent informing residents <br /> of their encroachment. <br /> • Whatever steps are taken regarding <br /> encroachment will apply to all parks; not <br /> just Silver Oaks. <br /> • A definition of"permanent structure"needs <br /> to be determined. (i.e. gardens, fences, <br /> buildings) <br /> • Residents believe they are taking care of the <br /> park and making improvements by their <br /> encroachment. Some are mowing areas that <br /> do not get mowed. <br /> • Could residents be allowed to purchase a <br /> portion of the park land? <br /> o Some things to consider is there <br /> would be jagged park boundaries. <br /> o City could give easements. <br /> o If City sells some park land, <br /> homeowner may now encroach past <br /> that area. <br /> The Commission recommended that this <br /> encroachment item be sent to Director Breuer who <br /> will take it to the City Manager and ask for a work <br /> session with the Council some time in 2012. <br /> Breuer commented that the Parks and Recreation <br /> staff could contact other cities who have faced this <br /> issue and find out how they have handled it. <br /> Resident, George Zurbey, 1801 3rd St SW New <br /> Brighton, lives on the corner of Oakwood and 3rd <br /> He lives on the NE corner of the park by the tennis <br /> courts and path. He feels like he has made a big <br /> improvement to the park property by taking care of <br /> it. He asked the Commission to be careful what you <br /> ask for because a lot of people take care of the area <br /> and upgrade it. He feels he has upgraded what is <br /> there. <br /> Frischman said the Council work session on the <br /> encroachment issue would be two-fold; education to <br /> residents and resolution. <br /> 2 <br />