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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, May 1, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards noted the feasibility study is estimating 650 cubic yards of dirt would need to be moved. A tree <br />survey was not completed since it is normally done during the design stage. Edwards stated most of those <br />trees could be removed since they are mainly scrub trees, which would reduce screening for the people <br />who live on the east side of the road temporarily until other trees are planted. <br />Meyers asked if the culverts are included in the excavation fee. <br />Edwards indicated the road and drainage issues will need to be addressed at some point and were not <br />included in the feasibility study. The culverts that go underneath the road would not necessarily be <br />impacted unless a culvert extension is required. The drainage issues would be handled under the <br />Stormwater Fund. <br />Ruegemer asked if any Native American grants have been looked into. <br />Brenda Johnson indicated she called the History Center and was told there may be a grant available to <br />investigate the history of the area if the Park Commission is interested. Johnson stated to her knowledge <br />there is also a state office that might have some money available but they have not been contacted yet. <br />Ruegemer stated Hennepin County may also have a grant available for a trail. <br />Meyers requested Brenda continue to explore the Native American grant and Brian explore the Hennepin <br />County grant. <br />(Ruegemer left the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Alternate Beth Meyers served as Julie's replacement) <br />Roath asked if there is a future expansion possibility to the north all the way to County Road 19. <br />Meyers indicated it would be difficult to add a trail since the road is fairly narrow and the City does not <br />have a trail easement in that area. <br />Brenda Johnson noted a future trail is listed on Hennepin County's Bikes and Trails Plans. <br />Roath asked if there is a lot of pedestrian traffic along West Branch all the way to County Road 19 <br />Meyers stated the Legacy Park near the Lakeville development is starting to become more popular and <br />that there is a group of people planning a gazebo and some other improvements that will attract more <br />people. <br />Bryce Johnson stated some of the residents had the impression that the area was being prepped for a trail <br />and that they were concerned about the impacts. Johnson stated he would like to get a feel for how much <br />of an impact the trail would have prior to moving forward on the trail. <br />Edwards stated the Public Works Department was working with Bolton & Menk on the feasibility study <br />and that they cut down some trees to provide better visibility, which may have given the residents that <br />impression. Edwards indicated he can have someone from Bolton & Menk attend the next work session. <br />Meyers stated at the next work session the Park Commission can discuss the various grants and meet with <br />Bolton & Menk. <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />