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asked if the board could create a subcommittee within the group could pursue <br /> n <br /> specific needs. <br /> V. Old Business <br /> a. Multi-modal trail update: The Intergovernmental Parks Work Group discussed the <br /> topic (including the PRC letter) concerning the multi-modal trail. Some members of <br /> the public attended and addressed the topic. There were concerns at the meeting <br /> about the price tag for this trail. There was a question about a GIS group working on <br /> mapping for this as a draft. One County Commissioner on the group asked where the <br /> money would come for this. Robinson asked if this was something the Friends <br /> groups from either or both jurisdictions could help with this. <br /> b. Blackwood Farm Park-Update, Open House, Next Steps. Good progress has been <br /> made. There was a small turnout at an Open House held recently to discuss plans <br /> with neighbors of the park or others interested. There was positive feedback. The <br /> primary question from that meeting was about DOT involvement in creating a turn <br /> lane for the park and whether that could continue to the intersection. Plans are <br /> continuing to be finalized. By spring the plan will g❑ out to bid. <br /> VI. Report of the Director <br /> a. Project and initiative updates were discussed. October 26 was one of the most <br /> successful Spooktaculars. River Park work is going on to include the bus turn out <br /> and shelter, retaining wall, steps down to the park, paved walk to the River Walk, rain <br /> garden, an art sculpture, and paving of the gravel areas around the Farmer's Market <br /> Pavilion. The work is almost done. Recent Millhouse Road Park conversations are <br /> going on with CHP&R. <br /> VI I. Council and Committee Reports <br /> a. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group, last meeting was October 9. Robinson will <br /> provide the group with notes with the meeting. He'll send them to all by next meeting. <br /> b. Items from the Council, none. <br /> c. Friends of Orange County Parks and Recreation (FOPR); need a new director for the <br /> group. <br /> VII I. Meeting adjourned at 8:05PM. The next meeting will be December 4 at the Environment <br /> and Ag Center Conference Room, 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough. <br />