VICTORIOUS

All-

I would like to thank everyone who came out to the council meeting, expressed support, emailed the appropiate people, or contacted their councilmen in regards to Rails to Trails. As many of you know, the two issues that were of concern for the trail users were the hours of avaliability and the proposed speed limit of 10mph.

I am pleased to inform you that both issues were resolved in the manner in which we hoped.

The park ordinance 20-12.5 which reads "no person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent in the conditions exisiting" will stand true to the new trail. It was also agreed that the trail, since it is considered a linear park, will maintain the standard Columbus Park hours of 5am-11pm as stated in ordinance 4-41.1.

Again, thank you to all that showed their support. Remember, that although the police are out their doing their jobs to the best of their abilities, if you see anything suspicious or of concern, take the appropiate measures. Let's make this project more of a success than it is already.

Please take the time to send a note of gratitude to council.

Thank you!

Joanne Cain
President