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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, July 6, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Gaffron stated it will be updated eventually but that he is not sure whether the City has an updated trail <br />map at the present time. <br />Berg noted even when an easement is granted, the City still receives a park dedication fee. <br />Gaffron stated the City only gives the developer a credit on the park dedication fee if a trail is actually <br />constructed. <br />Berg stated if the City has the ability to obtain an easement, they should do so. <br />Berg moved, Ruegemer seconded, to recommend that the City obtain a 10 -foot easement on the <br />development located at 300 Sixth Avenue (Dayton property). VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />Bryce Johnson asked if Staff was asking for input on whether there should be a park dedication fee paid <br />versus a land donation. <br />Gaffron stated if the Park Commission feels there is a need for an actual park on the Dayton property, <br />they should discuss it now. Gaffron indicated the City does not have any proposed park for the Dayton <br />parcel at this time since Hackberry Park is nearby. Gaffron stated if the Park Commission has a specific <br />recommendation for where the park dedication fees should be spent, they should make that <br />recommendation so it can be brought before the City Council. <br />Meyers requested Mr. Gaffron illustrate where the easement would be along the Dayton property. <br />Meyers asked whether the trail would be connected to anything if it is constructed. <br />Gaffron indicated the trail would be on the north side of County Road 6 from the boundary of Plymouth <br />to Willow Drive. <br />Meyers stated at this point the trail would not be connected to anything. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if there is a trail along Ferndale. <br />Levang stated there is not to her knowledge. <br />Meyers stated in his view the Park Commission needs to look at a comprehensive trail map to determine <br />where additional easements are needed, but that the City should obtain an easement wherever possible. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if the easement would affect what the developer is planning to do with the <br />development. <br />Gaffron indicated it does not. Gaffron stated virtually all of the area that abuts County Road 6 will be <br />placed in an outlot. <br />Pesek asked if there are any plans to expand County Road 6. <br />Gaffron indicated he is not aware of any plan by Hennepin County to expand County Road 6 but that it is <br />doubtful it will ever be expanded to be a four -lane road. <br />Page 4 of 13 <br />