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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135
201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040
(415)949-5500
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 17 and 18 , 1986
MINUTES
SATURDAY, MAY 17 , 1986
I. INTRODUCTIONS , STAFF PRESENTATIONS, AND DISCUSSIONS
Director Robert Griffin, President of the Monterey Peninsula Re-
gional Park District , called the meeting to order at 10 :20 a.m.
at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Conference Room, 886 Cannery Row,
Monterey.
Directors Present : Katherine Duffy, Teena Henshaw , Richard Bishop,
Edward Shelley, and Harry Turner.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen,
Jean Fiddes , Stanley Norton, and John Escobar.
After welcoming remarks and introductions of attendees from the
District, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, the East
Bay Regional Park District, and the Marin County Open Space District,
Herbert Grench and David Pesonen, General Manager at the East Bay
Regional Park District, discussed the use of eminent domain for
public park and open space acquisition. Herbert Grench reviewed the
District 's newly adopted Policies Regarding Use of Eminent Domain.
General discussion followed.
The conference attendees recessed for lunch and a tour of the Monterey
Bay Aquarium at 11 :30 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 1 : 30 p.m.
II . ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION
Topics discussed during this session included:
1) use of rangers to maintain open space;
2) trail use conflicts , particularly mountain bikes;
3) use fees and how to set them;
4) innovative funding possibilities;
5) insurance and liability problems;
6) trail easement liability;
7) encroachments on public land; and
8) tree hazards .
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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III . LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Bob Connelley, Deputy General Manager, East Bay Regional Park
District , provided an overview of current legislation inpacting
park and open space districts .
IV. TOUR AND DINNER
Gary Tate, General Manager , Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District,
led a short walking tour and provided background information on his
District 's multi-use Recreation Trail fronting Monterey Bay.
Following the tour, participants gathered at the Chart House Restaurant
for informal discussions and dinner.
The day 's meeting activities concluded at 7 :00 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 18 , 1986
Members of the District 's Board and staff convened at Garland Ranch
Regional Park at 9 :00 a.m. for a tour of the Ranch, Laguna Grande
Regional Park, and marina Vernal Pond.
The tour portion of the meeting concluded at 11: 00 a.m.
Jean Fiddes
District Clerk