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a recommendation and his recommendation was to remain as it is. The Board then set the pubiic hearing as according to state statute at the next m�eting they are to make a recommendation and then notify the township that they can take over the road if there is no township board then they must wait 4 months then proceed. Because of the metropolitan status of Grand Island they also hav� to notify the Regional Planning Commission. He also noted that March 25, 2003 there was a request to open a strip af land to access the property and in December 2004 the resolution was approved to do so. Chairman Lancaster called far discussian. Schuppan made a motion and McFarland seconded to maintain the road status quo and that the gate wauld stay where it is currently located and that there be a key provided for th� gate. Discussion was held. Schuppan changed the motion and McFarland seconded to deny the application to place the gate at Highway 2$1 and authorize the maintenance of the gate 1 %4 miles down the road and far the county to retain the eas�ment and allow a key for Mr. Sherlock and the fire department. Mr. Quandt questioned if this was in the 2 mile jurisdiction. Ms. Lancaster stated that the metropalitan status is nat if it is in the city limits that has nothing to do with it yau just have to notify the Regional Planning Commission Chairman Lancaster called for public participation. Attorney Jordan Adam stated that ta his knawledge the fire department has not requested a key to access the area and he understands why Mr. 5h�rlock does not want to clase the road. He stated that he wanted to address a couple of issues. The board is concerned abaut a precedence it is not here there are ecological reasons and people come to the community to view the birds. He also noted State Statute 39-1725 that they can choose ta put up and gate and set the conditions this is a minimum maintenance road. Also on behalf af the Crane Trust they have maintained the land for 20 plus years and it is critical that the birds be able to use this land. The caunty can keep the right of way. Mr. Schuppan stated he understand the Crane Trust has been there but the caunty has been there longer it is important to protect the birds but he cannot acc�pt closing a road that could affect something in the future. Mr. Adam noted the Fish and Wildlife brought up the endangered species act and the whoaping cranes are an endangered species. Lancaster stated she has been out there and supports closing the road there is no purpose for anyone ta go down there road there scenic aspects in other places in the county. But the county needs to maintain the right of way. Mr. Arnald stated that he relies on the rural representative for input but has a concern on closing the road if that were done the federal government may change their rules and the county might not be able to open it again. Owners can also change. 6