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City Council Survey Results

The following are the results of the City Council Survey:

Should the City of Eden enhance its recreational and environmental resources by acquiring and preserving the County-owned portion of the Birch Island Woods?
Yes Barrett, Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jim Thomsen
No Jeff Thompson
 
Should revisions to the City of Eden Prairie proposed guide plan reflect what the current guide plan discusses, namely acquisition of the Birch Island Woods and marsh?
Yes Barrett, Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jim Thomsen
No Jeff Thompson
 
Should revisions to the City of Eden Prairie proposed, comprehensive guide plan more closely reflect the current preference of area residents: namely to link Birch Island Park, Birch Island Woods, the Picha farms and the Glen Lake Golf Course together, not only for historic preservation but for cross-country skiing, hiking, bicycling, and easier access for disabled visitors to the Eden Wood Center?
Yes Barrett, Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jim Thomsen
No Jeff Thompson
 
Should the City of EP ask Hennepin County for more time to negotiate, if they can not reach an acquisition agreement by December 31, 2000.
Yes Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jeff Thompson, Jim Thomsen
No Barrett
 
Should a special Historic, Recreation and Natural Heritage Conservancy district be considered for the Birch Island Park, Birch Island Woods, Eden Wood and Picha farm area?
Yes Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jeff Thompson
No Barrett
Other Jim Thomsen wants to know more
 
Should the City of Eden Prairie seek assistance from non-profit organizations such as the Trust for Public Land to identify acquisition and financing options?
Yes Barrett, Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jim Thomsen
No Jeff Thompson
 
Should the City of Eden Prairie back a bonding referendum to acquire the Birch Island Woods?
Yes Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Seymour
No Barrett, Murray, Jeff Thompson
Other Jim Thomsen needs more information
 
Should Hennepin County convey its portion of the Birch Island Woods to Eden Prairie for no cost?
Yes Butcher, Foote, Mosman, Murray, Seymour, Jim Thomsen, Jim Thomsen
No Barrett
 
Circle the answer which most closely reflects your position on the future of the South Branch of the SW LRT Bike Trail from Hopkins to Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Chanhassen & Chaska. The trail should:
Be adapted for light rail transit
  • None
Be adapted for electrified buses
  • None
Be adapted for gas or diesel buses
  • None
Be adapted for both cyclists & some mass transit
  • Barrett
  • Butcher
  • Foote ( light rail)
  • Mosman (electrified buses)
Remain dedicated for cyclists and hikers
  • Murray
  • Seymour
  • Jim Thomsen
  • Jeff Thompson
 

 

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