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natural area, maintenance would be to eliminate any hazards that may exist. He said that if a trail <br /> was developed thru the area an estimated 24 hours annually would be needed for maintenance. <br /> During my site visit, I walked most of the property and did not see anything that would constitute <br /> a hazard requiring clean up, from either vegetation or man made materials. <br /> If acquired, the anticipated use of the property would be as a natural resource area with the <br /> possibility of a trail as passive recreation. There would be a public benefit to have a trail through <br /> this property connect the existing ridgeline trail with public right of way on either Donald or Fox <br /> Hollow Road. A couple opportunities may exist for this to happen. Huntington PUD is a private <br /> development to the north which has an undeveloped portion of its site in a wetland condition. If <br /> they would agree, a path thru this area would provide the linkage to Donald Street. The upper <br /> end of Donald Street near the intersection with Fox Hollow could be accessed if the owners of <br /> Woodridge PUD agreed to a connection over the portion of their property that is under the BPA <br /> line easement. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on this initial analysis, I am recommending that the city accept the donation of this <br /> property as a logical addition to the south hills ridgeline park system. With your approval and <br /> direction, I will convey a copy of this analysis and the city's willingness to accept the donation to <br /> the owner's attorney. I was in contact with him last week and he said if the city was inclined to <br /> accept, he would let his client know so that an official offer could be made to us. Please let me <br /> know if you have any questions or wish to view the site. <br /> fhi <br /> n Weber, Park Planner, PWM <br /> cc: John Etter, Principal Landscape Architect, PWM <br /> Johnny Medlin, Support Services Manager, PWM <br /> Jack Long, Environmental Program Supervisor, PWM <br /> Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester, PWM <br /> Dick Morgan, Parks Maintenance Manager, PWM <br />