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Riveridge Golf Course Chronological Summary Page 4 change her position about the bicycle trail. Diane replledthat Ernie Drapela had advised her the trail was important and that the City Ilneeded to keep its foot in the door." d. Received a call from Jerry Kendall at approximately 10:30 a.m. saying that County staff would be raising the issue of possible need for an ESEE analysis since wetlands involved; no prior reference to this . possibility, although applicant had made it clear that a permit applica- tion had been filed with Division of State Lands and Corps of Engineers. He initially claimed that applicant was required to submit ESEE analysis; could not provide a code citation or plan policy as basis for that position. 14. July 8, 1988 a. Received telephone call from the Hearings Official indicating that he had determined that an ESEE analysis was necessary; he indicated he intended to perform the analysis if there was sufficient information in the record. b. Gerry McDonnell discussed bicycle path requirement again with Ed Smith. Ed Smith reportedly indicated extreme displeasure that the request for dedication had been made and reaffirmed his opposition to locating a trail through the golf course. 15. July 11, 1988 a. Advised by the Hearings Official at J 1:30 a.m. that he did not feel there was sufficient information in the record to prepare an ESEE analysis; he indicated he intended to reopen the record for additional information on the wetland issue. b. Advised by the Hearings Official at approximately 2:40 that he wanted Esther Lev to look at the site and the proposed plan and provide an assessment of impact. It was my understanding from the Hearings Official that he did not intend the review to adversely affect the proposed golf course but to determine if there were reasonable. mitigation measures that should be considered. Hearings Official emphasized his intent to avoid delay in the process. Agreed to have Esther contact Ric and Debbie Jeffries to arrange a time to visit the site. C. Advised that Jerry McDonnell was attempting to establish a meeting with Ernie Drapela since he had been identified by name by Diane Bishop as the source of the City.s decision to continue requesting a bicycle trail through the golf course.