by about 10 people with half supporting gravel and the other half stating support for a hard surface or chip seal. Many expressed a desire for the upgrade to begin as soon as possible with a request for the road study to be moved forward quickly.

Sixteen people commented on the Wayside project. Ten strongly said no to the project. Three people said Yes unless it was accompanied by condem¬nation of private property. Two didn’t vote one way or the other but said they could see the need for more infrastructure but, once again, their concerns were with what might result in the condem¬nation of private property. Another said he saw too many problems and complications surrounding the wayside project. Two suggested the Park Service build the wayside on their own property located about a mile back from the footbridge. Stephen Syren, owner of the land in question and operator of a paid parking lot and campground next to the proposed site, said the building of the Wayside would put him out of business. He also has environmental and economic concerns since the wayside would be so close to his place of business.

Eighteen people responded to the footbridge bollards. Thirteen said to leave the bollards out. Two people suggested lockable or removable bollards. One said he didn’t care one way or the other but did ask if a legal 4 wheeler access was possible. Two others said they were willing to deal with access restrictions and liked the pedestrian-only access.

Senator Lincoln thanked everyone for coming together for the teleconference promising that she, Representative Carl Morgan and DOT Northern Director Ralph Swarthout would meet together and would figure out how to proceed based on the information from this teleconference.

Editor’s note: Many thanks to Cynthia Shidner and Laurie Rowland for their note taking during the meeting!