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FPA Town Meeting Notes from April 19, 2009 and Poll
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Please look over the below list and
give us your feedback on which ones you think deserve the most attention.
- Copy and paste the issue listed above into an email.
- Number them in order of priority.
- Add any additional comments you have.
- Email
with your choices.
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Issues
(Followed by # of Groups Who Mentioned This Issue at the April Town Meeting.)
Water Issues — 6
- Quality of river water is very important!
- New sewer lines bring uncontrolled growth (Mirabel Heights an example)
- More wells drilled by vineyards lower the water table for residential wells
- Water in/water out???
Growth Issues — 2
- ...And the high number of housing developments in Forestville
Traffic Problems — 5
- Congestion/issues with lanes
- Noise pollution in downtown (especially trucks traveling to and from quarry)
Having a more pedestrian-friendly town is important — 5
- Possibility of flashing lights on crosswalks?
116 Bypass Proposal — 4
- Needs to be functional for all, incorporated with downtown
- Pleasing design important
- Needs to be done soon!
Proposed roundabout at 116 and Mirabel
- Needs to accommodate large trucks
- Line of sight issues for vehicles approaching from the west
- Opportunity to design it in keeping with character of the town
Sustainability of Local, Small Businesses in Town — 4
- Economic issues for whole town very important, not just for the downtown development project proposed by Orrin Thiessen
Street Lights Downtown — 5
(using the $100,000 tax money paid to county by Forestville residents)
- We need them, especially in the downtown, and want them to be attractive (without increasing upward light pollution which reduces night sky visibility)
Other Issues
- Town Square is important! How are plans proceeding?
- Important to enhance and beautify the downtown now, especially landscaping & flowers — 2
- Development of Forestville Inn in keeping with the character of the town is important
- Importance of preserving Forestville’s history — especially featuring plants brought by early settlers
- Extending the bike path into downtown, and to Steelhead Beach — 2
- Providing for more trails and recreational opportunities — 1
- Our schools need financial assistance!
- Important to teach financial literacy in our schools
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Please email
and vote for your top priorities.
Copy and paste the issue listed above into an email.
Number them in order of priority.
Add any additional comments you have.
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