crossing the line between being a neighbor concerned about the legality of the <br />proposal and an activist converting private property into public land. <br />As a group however, opponents have made a concerted effort to raise money <br />and buy the land from Dreyer rather than see it developed and harm the park. <br />"If it weren't for the park system, I just wouldn't care," Brown says. "I'm <br />certain that 30 years from now, people will say, `Why was that allowed to <br />happen. ■ <br />The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at <br />,125 E. 8th Ave. Both the developer and response committee will <br />Harris Hall <br />offer final arguments for their cases. The meeting is open to the public. <br />