| Stocklmeir Property Task Force |
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Along with Blackberry Farm, the bit of Cupertino-owned land known as the Stocklmeir Orchard was studied as part of the Stevens Creek Corridor Project. This land is scheduled as Phase II of the overall project, with plans currently calling for re-alignment and restoration of the creek. Also planned is the installation of an eight-foot wide multi-use trail through the property connecting with other parts of the Stevens Creek Trail. Cupertino Parks and Recreation staffer, Julia Lamy, has organized a task force of local stakeholders to provide input into the planning process. Some residents have concerns about the original plans as well as new ideas as to how the property could be rehabilitated and used. One of the ideas is to establish a community education program centered on the care and cultivation of the legacy orchard. Another idea is to protect and enhance the riparian and upland habitat of this creek-side property. The stakeholders have different values and sometimes competing interests, but expect to move forward in the planning process to find consensus. By no means are all points of view currently represented on the task force and they are seeking to expand participation. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9th at 2:00 pm in the conference room of the Quinlan Community Center. Joanne McFarlin
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