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Commission member Mike Young read aloud a section of the letter that states the bank can withdraw this offer at any time. The commission members opened the meeting up to public questions and comments. Sydney spoke from the audience, she is a business owner on Main St, she is concerned about the parking situation downtown, and she has read a sign in the parking lot that says donated to the citizens for downtown parking. She also mentioned she attended those meetings it was more of a water feature vs no water feature rather than a want don't want the park kind of meeting. She works with the elderly, she does not want her patrons to have to walk any farther than necessary, and if the park passes she will pull her business from the downtown area. Deb Hutchinson of 9 and 11 E Main St her concerns are park maintenance, she's always taken care of the flowers until just this past season when the master gardeners planted roses. She also states that businesses could lose out during the construction phase; she has additional concerns as well. Dave Allen of 16 N Indiana St, the barber shop, is concerned with the loss of close by parking spaces. With the proposed new parking lot 2 blocks away and with the new park attracting visitors the road side parking will be taken, he thinks this will also hinder his visiting elderly clientele. He expresses concerns with possible vandalism, security, and maintenance. He believes these enhancements would be better in Old Town Park. ` Business proprietor from K9 Kuts, a new business to the downtown area is concerned with parking as well, she operates a business based with animals, parks attract business for her but the lack of parking would be an obstacle for her clients walking downtown busy areas with animals as well. Susan Johnson of the audience feels that we are putting the cart before the horse, while she is all for green space other questions and concerns are not being addressed, to approve the park before addressing the maintenance, security etc is concerning. An audience member that owns multiple buildings downtown wants to know how long the proposed green screen is, will the utility pole stay, parking behind business will be limited, and trash dumpsters make parking in the rear difficult, she's asking the board to think twice. Another gentleman asked about room for trash pick -up. Owner of Ralph and Ava's downtown are opposed due to the lack of parking that would then be available to patrons. Shane Williams of 6 W Main and 10 N Indiana clarified who the commission Chairman was, Tim Currens asked that Shane remain professional and respectful. Shane was upset that notice of this meeting wasn't received until today, he wants to know why the park can't go at 40 W Main and leave the parking alone.