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r•.I MMUTES /lnAS <br /> Also, I am proposing that riders be restricted to one -way <br /> traffic; West to East. This would essentially require <br /> riders to walk the many steps rather than ride down along - <br /> .side the steps. This measure would prevent trail degradation <br /> next to the stairs. <br /> Discussion followed. Members felt they did not want to ban the bikes on <br /> the trail altogether but did recognize the conflict in use with pedestrians. <br /> Prichard was "not very sympathetic" with the bikers since there are other <br /> sites for riding and questioned the compatability of such a dual use. <br /> ACTION: Drapela said he would monitor the situation and report back to the <br /> members at future meetings. No motion was made. <br /> 4. Review of Hendrick's Park Rhododendron Garden Proposal - Gordon Wylie, <br /> representing the Rhododendron Garden Resource Committee, an advisory group of <br /> citizens and rhododendron enthusiasts, presented the JPC with recommendations <br /> for improvement of the Gardens. Wylie made two requests: <br /> 1) To arrange a site visitation for the JPC members to become familiar with <br /> the Gardens to facilitate improvement discussions. <br /> 2) To invite Wylie back to a futu ^e meeting (in three months time) to dis- <br /> cuss the recommendations in more detail. <br /> Three design drawings of the Gardens were posted at the meeting. They will be <br /> reduced, copied and distributed. Etter noted some refinements he had made on <br /> the plans which differ slightly from the description provided in the handout. <br /> Wylie praised the workmanship of Michael Robert in his care for the Gardens. <br /> ACTION: A visitation tour has been set for Wednesday, August 7 from 8:00 to <br /> 9:00 am with the group meeting at the picnic shelter in Hendricks Park. <br /> (Kernutt left at 8:00 am) <br /> 5. Status of Morse Ranch Barn - Drapela referred to a letter from Al Cook of <br /> the Department of Transportation in response to a request by the Morse Ranch <br /> Corporation who are seeking to convert the Morse Barn into a storage and /or <br /> museum facility. Cook said only the first floor of the house may be used as <br /> desired since it is not governed b3 open space restrictions. Converting the <br /> barn however, would <br /> .constitute a conversion of use as identified in LWCF Grant <br /> Manual. The original grant application indicates that the barn <br /> will be converted to public restrooms. The intent found in the <br /> application is that the use of the barn is to be for public rec- <br /> reation purposes. Any other use would require the city to <br /> replace the facility and property at the current market value <br /> and recreation utility. <br /> Responses are still pending from the City's Building Division regarding code <br /> revisions to allow conversion, and from the University's Architecture Program <br /> regarding potential use of the barn as a design project for students. <br /> ACTION: None. Drapela will provide update as information is received. <br /> 6. Riverfront Acquisition Program - has come to a "screeching halt" according <br /> to Drapela with the exception of a parcel on the north side of Cheshire which <br /> is scheduled to be acquired and added to the Skinner Butte complex. One house <br /> within this area on the northwest corner of Lawrence is in bad disrepair but <br />