Scenes From CIP Meeting As County, LACDC And Public Weigh In

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 24, 2016
- 4:28 am

Margaret Ann Rodgers speaks this evening during public comment at the CIP meeting in Council Chambers. The wrap up meeting on the CIP process is set for 6 p.m., March 1 in Council Chambers. PrintScreen/LADP

Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher is commended for his detailed presentation this evening on economic development in Los Alamos County. PrintScreen/LADP

LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan speaks about economic development. PrintScreen/LADP

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Christopher Wilson speaks about a splash pad possibly placed in Pinon Park near the new White Rock Branch Library and a water feature near Ashley Pond in Los Alamos. PrintScreen/LADP

Representing the MPNHP Advisory Committee, David Jolly speaks about projects such as a new visitor center in a central location. He cautions Council to not drain its checkbook all at one time. ‘Let’s not be in too big a hurry to spend all this money right now,’ Jolly said, adding that additional needs will come up over the next five years. ‘We need to maintain some flexibility for future needs,’ he said. PrintScreen/LADP

David Horpedahl has been a LACDC board member for 10 years and speaks about economic developement. PrintScreen/LADP

Kevin Brake advocates for an indoor ice rink and rec center. PrintScreen/LADP

Andy Andrews speaks on economic development. PrintScreen/LADP

Eric Swenson speaks about recreation needs. PrintScreen/LADP

Joel Williams advocates for tennis courts, golf course improvements and cautions the Council about the proposed turnabout at Trinity Drive, pointing out that large trucks won’t be able to make that turn. PrintScreen/LADP

Margo Liberty speaks in favor of golf course improvements. PrintScreen/LADP

Bill Wadt has been on the LACDC board for 17 years but speaks this evening as a private citizen. He advised the Council on a number of issues and said, ‘Don’t mix up economic development with quality of life.’ PrintScreen/LADP

During public comment, Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary speaks about recreation projects and later in the evening about affordable housing. PrintScreen/LADP