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IM <br />7 <br />14 <br />Mr. Sonnichsen said her name was Grace Thurston and she was affiliated with the Creswell Museum. <br />In reference to the North Bank path repaving issue Ms. Larison said the CPC had no authority over that <br />section of the path near Leisure Lane. <br />Ms. Ferschweiler suggested a letter to the editor. <br />Ms. Larison encouraged writing a letter from the standpoint of community members who were frequent <br />visitors to the park and stewards of the park. <br />Ms. Behm said it did affect the WNA. <br />Mr. Sonnichsen thought the CPC had "tremendous authority." During their walk with Mr. Ruiz, the City <br />Manager had asked CPC members why they felt so strongly about it. He had also asked how they felt <br />about the development of the area where the ORI building was going to go, and how they felt about the <br />entire south bank north of the railroad tracks. This was an indication to Mr. Sonnichsen that the CPC had <br />influence on the City's actions related to the path. In addition, the CPC had proven they were "responsible, <br />intense and dedicated." <br />Ms. Larison advocated for a gentle approach to writing the letter. <br />Mr. Sonnichsen said he would send the letter to the CPC. <br />Ms. Behm thought the CPC had a reputation for standing up for things, and said it had a good reputation. <br />Mr. Sonnichsen thought an op -ed was a good approach, but that quiet diplomacy was the best approach. <br />Ms. Fershweiler reminded Mr. Sonnichsen that the CPC had not been heard by the City on this issue. <br />Mr. Sonnichsen said Mr. Ruiz had said he was suggesting a compromise. He added that this was not what <br />Mr. Shoemaker had said, however. <br />Ms. Mello said Mr. Shoemaker had said Mr. Ruiz would make the final decision regarding the path. <br />Ms. Behm said she did not think Mr. Shoemaker would have come if the City did not care what the CPC <br />thought. <br />Mr. Richardson said he had asked Mr. Shoemaker to come. He believed Mr. Shoemaker had just pre- <br />sented what he knew to be the truth about the project at the present time. <br />Ms. Behm said the CPC had gotten the attention of Mr. Ruiz. <br />13. Set next meeting date <br />The next meeting was set for October 13 at Willamalane. <br />14. Adjourn <br />MINUTES — Citizen Planning Committee for the July 21, 2011 <br />Whilamut Natural Area <br />Page 15 <br />