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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 7, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Levang commented it is also important to consider the ongoing maintenance of the trail and what it will <br />cost the City. <br />Brenda Johnson asked what stage the project is at. <br />Edwards stated the County is currently in the final stages of design and that they are looking for ;x <br />decision from the City on the trail extension. Edwards stated the recommendation of the Park <br />Commission will go before the City Council at their next meeting and that construction of the trail will <br />not start until 2018. <br />Brenda Johnson stated since the City cannot expect to continue to develop and receive more park <br />dedication funds, they may want to look at other possible trails, especially to the west. Johnson stated in <br />her view the decisions about trails or other parks should take into consideration the number of residents in <br />the area. <br />Levang stated there are a number of opportunities on the western edge of the City and that the master trail <br />plan contains some possible fixture trails. Levang noted there are already two existing connections to the <br />Luce Line, which needs to be considered. Levang stated overall the City needs $22 million to do <br />everything but will fall short of that. Levang stated in her view the City needs to determine its priorities. <br />Meyers moved, Lindahl seconded, to recommend that the City Council enter into an agreement <br />with Hennepin County for the CSAH 112 trail extension. <br />Lindahl stated it sounds like there is a master plan for trails and that the Park Commission has discussed <br />future trail connections. Lindahl noted Long Lake has invested a lot of money into their portion of the <br />trail. <br />Bryce Johnson stated he is struggling with it a little bit. Johnson asked if the Luce Line is paved. <br />Levang indicated it is an aggregate trail. <br />Bryce Johnson stated the trail would turn from pavement to aggregate, which begs the question of <br />whether it could be an aggregate trail rather than asphalt to lessen the long-term maintenance costs. <br />Levang stated that could be a friendly amendment to the motion. <br />Meyers moved to amend the motion, Bryce Johnson seconded, to also recommend that the City <br />Council consider the option of having the trail be aggregate rather than asphalt. <br />Edwards noted Hennepin County requires certain standards to be met if they are doing any cost sharing <br />and that he is not sure whether an aggregate trail would be allowed. <br />Bryce Johnson stated his suggestion related more to the long-term maintenance. <br />Meyers stated he does not want the impression to be left that the Park Commission is not in favor of the <br />trail if it is asphalt. <br />Page 9 of 13 <br />