Teton County and Jackson Parks and Recreation will host two community open houses at the Teton County Library in the Ordway Auditorium Thursday, March 9th, 5-7 PM & Friday, March 10th, 1-3 PM. These forums aim to collect public comments on the development plans for Karn’s Meadow.
Online public comment will also be accepted until March 31st at 5 PM
The four allowable uses that will be considered include a pathway, a parking area, a picnic structure, and a public bathroom.
Given Karns meadow’s immense wildlife value, the comprehensive plan designates the meadow as a “Preservation” subarea that “should continue to serve as wildlife habitat and a key wildlife movement corridor in the future” (Comp Plan IV-41).
The Conservation Alliance advocates minimizing the negative impact on wildlife habitat and movement corridors (through development and human use). We are encouraging the following actions:
1. A pathway that does not encircle the meadow.
2. Minimizing impermeable (paved) surfaces.
3. Contain as much infrastructure as possible next to the bus barn (parking area, public bathroom) rather than on the meadow parcels.
4. Instate a winter closure of the interior of the meadow (area between Flat creek and Broadway).
5. Town enforcement of a no camping policy in the meadow during summer.
6. No dogs allowed in the park to reduce wildlife conflict.
Again, public comment will also be accepted on the Engage Teton County website if you are unable to attend the Community Open Houses:
- Thursday, March 9th, 5-7 PM
Ordway Auditorium, Teton County Library - Friday, March 10th, 1-3 PM
Ordway Auditorium, Teton County Library
