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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 2,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Edwards indicated he proposed to the City Council the option of closing a section of the road and <br /> converting it into a trail. The yellow section is that portion of East Long Lake Road that services the <br /> residents, which will be improved next year, and the red area is the section proposed to be closed. That <br /> portion of the road is currently closed due to its condition. <br /> Edwards noted the City held a public hearing with a number of the residents in attendance that were <br /> largely in favor of closing the road. As a result,the City Council directed Staff and the Park Commission <br /> to come up with a plan. Edwards stated in his view there are some grants available for shoreline <br /> restoration as well as trail conversion. Edwards noted he received a proposal for a feasibility study from <br /> Bolton & Menk that will be taken to the City Council for them to consider. <br /> Edwards recommended a subcommittee be created to discuss possible improvements. Edwards stated this <br /> is a unique opportunity for the City and would allow them to improve the water quality and provide an <br /> alternate transportation asset in the community. Extension of the trail along Old Highway 12 is just to the <br /> south of this area and other general bike paths include Old Long Lake Road and Spring Hill Road. <br /> Meyers asked if the road would be removed totally. <br /> Edwards stated that is likely what will happen given the condition of the road. <br /> Williams commented the area floods quite a bit. <br /> Meyers asked whether a lot of fill \\ill be necessary. <br /> Edwards stated that is one of the items the subcommittee will need to discuss. <br /> Williams noted this area is not too far from the Luce Line so it has some nice connectivity to that trail. <br /> Edwards stated the south half of the road will be repaved but that there is a narrow right-of-way which <br /> may not allow for a trail. Summit Beach has a really large parking lot and the subcommittee could <br /> explore what could be done in that area. <br /> Meyers commented if a bike trail is constructed,they will need to think about the number of people who <br /> will be using it. <br /> Edwards stated this area is also a popular fishing spot. <br /> Berg, Ruegemer, Roath, Williams and Carter volunteered to be on the subcommittee <br /> Edwards stated the road is currently shut down indefinitely and that they can start doing the design in the <br /> near future and then apply for grants over the winter and spring, with the work being performed next <br /> summer. <br /> Meyers suggested having an open house for the residents. <br /> Williams asked if the road is open to pedestrians currently. <br /> Edwards indicated it is. <br /> Page 8 of 11 <br />