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L <br />Commissioner Adams felt at this late date that she would like <br />to ask if there is an ulterior motive here, and Mr. Speer responded <br />negatively. They just want an opportunity to sit down with all the <br />interested parties to find out just what the issues are in this <br />matter before we embark on this study. He stated that they have no <br />ulterior motive. They would like to know what is going on because <br />the County would like to purchase some land from them and they are <br />interested in that. Mr. Speer advised that they have talked to the <br />DOT and Community Development Director Robert Keating and there are <br />no objections. <br />Commissioner Adams was concerned about the request for an <br />extension at this late date. It sounded to her like a subterfuge <br />effort to close Jungle Trail, which she knew the public would not <br />be happy about. She emphasized that we have worked on this for <br />many years now, and she would not support a delay in the project. <br />Commissioner Eggert stressed that people have very strong <br />feelings about Jungle Trail and the County has had a basic plan on <br />the Trail for a very long time. She noted while that there has <br />been a big change in the ownership of Orchid, she has not heard <br />anything about them wanting to close Jungle Trail. She had mixed <br />feelings about a 90 -day extension and wanted to hear why they don't <br />feel they would get the same thing with a consultant. <br />Mr. Speer responded that they cannot wait for two years for <br />the consultant's plan for the wetlands. He realized that Jungle <br />Trail and the wetlands are very sensitive, but stressed that they <br />are very sensitive developers and they would like to sit down with <br />all the people involved. <br />Director Keating advised that the DOT has indicated that a <br />consultant will be chosen today, but it will probably be 90 days <br />before a notice to proceed will be issued. <br />Commissioner Tippin felt that with the recent change of <br />ownership of this massive property area, there is a lot to be said <br />for all the new faces to sit down together with all the various <br />government agencies and have one big round table discussion. <br />Chairman Macht asked Mr. Speer if it was in any way their <br />intent to limit public access to Jungle Trail. <br />Mr. Speer repeated that they are sensitive developers. They <br />do not know exactly what the plans are for having bike paths, etc. <br />and they would like to find out what everyone would like. <br />Chairman Macht repeated his question about public access, and <br />Mr. Speer replied that they don't have a plan for Jungle Trail <br />26 <br />January 17, 1995 na 94 Pw 116 <br />