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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 2,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron indicated it would be somewhere between $88,000 and $150,000 for both parcels. Gaffron stated <br /> if the Park Commissioners would like to visit the site,the easiest way to access the property would be to <br /> utilize the driveway to the existing house. <br /> Meyers stated he does not want to delay this for very long and that <br /> Lindahl requested Staff compile a list of pros and cons for park land in this area. <br /> Meyers noted that the Park Commission should really do that and that Mr. Gaffron has already indicated <br /> that he does not feel a dedication of park land is necessary for this area. <br /> Gaffron stated there are a number of issues associated with the area that make it questionable whether <br /> park land would be desirable and that the Park Commission should decide whether they would rather have <br /> the money from the Park Dedication Fee. <br /> Meyers noted if the City does take the land, it will cost some money to develop the site and that it likely <br /> will sit vacant for some period of time. <br /> Gaffron stated there is nothing unique about the area other than it being open space that likely will not be <br /> used for anything else. Gaffron noted the old landfill likely contains all kinds of debris but that it was <br /> capped a number of years. <br /> Meyers commented he really is not interested in the City owning a portion of a landfill given the issues <br /> that could arise. Meyers noted there is not a full Park Commission tonight and that the application could <br /> be tabled to allow the Commissioners an opportunity to tour the site. Meyers stated he personally is not <br /> interested in the City obtaining this park land. <br /> Meyers asked whether the site is located in the MUSA system. <br /> Gaffron indicated it has been included in the MUSA system since 2008. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated he is uncomfortable with thinking that it is either park land on the site or receiving <br /> money. Johnson stated the whole purpose of the Park Dedication Fee is to consider the needs of the new <br /> development and that the Park Commission should give some further thought to it. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission will need to discuss that as well. <br /> Meyers moved,Brenda Johnson seconded,to table Item No.3,Lake West Development,3245 <br /> Wayzata Boulevard West. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 4. ORONO THUNDER SOCCER PUBLIC SERVICE AT PARKS <br /> Edwards noted he did receive some feedback on this item from a couple of the Park Commissioners <br /> regarding possible service projects at their parks. <br /> Edwards noted that Becky, the City's seasonal employee, is back on duty at this time and her first task <br /> was to tour every park and compile a list of maintenance items that should be done. Edwards indicated he <br /> then took that list and took some of the appropriate items and placed them on the park service project list. <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br />