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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 5, 2018 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Roath noted lie is on the trail subcommittee and lie is in support of a lot of the stuff that has already been <br />put together. <br />Edwards stated his reading of the comments is that a lot of it was stuff that was already being <br />contemplated or involved more detail, which will be looked at when the plans are being finalized. <br />Roath stated there was also a theme about partnering with other organizations, including Long Lake, and <br />that he is not sure if that is something the City should be pursuing. <br />Edwards noted a number of those comments came from the Long Lake Water Association and that they <br />have been busy trying to put together partnerships in the Long Lake Subwatershed. <br />Berg stated the subcommittee did go over this project and felt there needs to be some parking spaces. <br />Berg commented the City has to be cognizant of the neighbors but that in her view parking is an <br />important part of the plan. <br />Ruegemer stated people want the City to make sure this is environmentally friendly, \vhich is what the <br />Park Commission is striving towards. <br />Carter asked why it has to be a paved trail. Carter noted he did not see any comments asking for it to be <br />paved and that the Luce Line is not paved. Carter indicated he would lean towards not paving it. <br />Edwards stated the biggest comment from the City's partners is to have a 10 -foot wide paved trail. <br />Meyers stated a paved trail is easier for roller blades, baby strollers, et cetera, and it also makes it more <br />usable for a longer period of time. <br />Ruegemer stated she would be in favor of doing something more permeable and that she would encourage <br />Staff to find out what the different costs are. <br />Carter stated a gravel trail likely would cost less and that he would suggest Staff obtain additional <br />information from Hennepin County on the two trails. Carter noted people tend to go slower on the Luce <br />Line because it is not paved. <br />Edwards noted since this is a regional trail, Three Rivers and Hennepin County have indicated the City <br />would likely get some money if it is built to regional trail standards, which is a 10 -foot wide paved trail. <br />Meyers stated lie is in agreement with Commissioner Berg and that there needs to be some parking, <br />particularly since it would help with obtaining grant money. If there is no formal parking area, people <br />will create their own. <br />Berg stated there should also be an information kiosk and some signage even though there was one <br />resident comment against that. <br />Roath asked what the next step is. <br />Edwards indicated he is looking for Park Commission endorsement of the plan so it can be brought to the <br />City Council for their approval. The plan can then be used to start applying for grants in the spring. <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />