03-02-2015 Park Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING Monday, January 5, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Brenda Johnson asked if the trail from County Road 19 in Navarre and around the lake will be the responsibility of Three Rivers or Hennepin County. McCullough stated it has been identified in the Hennepin County bike plan and that one of the issues is the narrowness of the bike trail. McCullough stated if it is included in the Hennepin County bike plan, it could end up as either Three Rivers or Hennepin County's trail but that it has not been determined. McCullough stated that trail ranked very high on the top 20 connectors list and that it will become more of a focus in the next 10 to 20 years. Brenda Johnson stated when property comes up for sale or development along County Road 19, there should be an easement given so the trail can occur in the future. McCullough noted Hennepin County would be responsible for that. McCullough indicated he will leave his contact information so they can contact him. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER PARK COMMISSION MINUTES Bryce Johnson requested the name of Jim Gasch be corrected to read Jim Gambone where appropriate and that under adjournment the vote be corrected to read 5-0. Bryce Johnson stated in his view it appears from the minutes that some of the items did not have proper Closure and that the discussion regarding the park assignments was rather confusing. Meyers noted new commissioner, Julie Rueggemer, will need to be assigned some parks and suggested that this item be discussed at the work session. Pesek moved, Rueggemer seconded, to approve the minutes of the November Park Commission meeting as corrected. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 3. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT UPDATE Meyers noted in November Alex Knueppel approached the Park Commission about a possible Eagle Scout project. Meyers noted prior to coming before the Park Commission, Knueppel had originally spoken with Mike Gaffron about some plaques for Big Island, but it was decided due to vandalism that tends to occur on Big Island that it would not be a worthwhile project. Then it was suggested that Knueppel consider doing something at the Seven Nations Park. Knueppel then met with Dean Lundblad about the project. Meyers indicated he was not really aware of the possible project until it was discussed at the Park Commission meeting. Meyers stated during the November meeting, he personally, as well as some of the other commissioners, had some reservations about the project given the ceremonial grounds and the significance to the Native Americans. Meyers stated following the meeting, he began to have concerns about the scope of work being proposed and the amount of money that would be necessary to complete the project. Page 4 of 11