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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,September 3,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT—ADAM EDWARDS <br /> Edwards noted the Park Commission's Trail Committee has been re-evaluating trail priorities,and as a <br /> result,they are recommending updating the Parks Chapter of the 2040 Community Management Plan. To <br /> make any changes to the Comprehensive Plan requires an amendment be submitted to the Metropolitan <br /> Council. <br /> Carter noted at the last meeting the Park Commission talked about supporting the Willow Lake trail and <br /> that he had the understanding it would be added to the list of priorities. <br /> Hudson stated he has not seen a letter of support for that project. <br /> Edwards stated the Willow Lake trail is the connection between Long Lake and Orono on the south side <br /> of the railroad to the north side of the fire department. <br /> Carter stated the notes from the last meeting state that he suggested they add the Willow trail as one of the <br /> Park Commission's goals for the year and then also add it to the Comprehensive Plan. Carter stated while <br /> it does not necessarily have to be added to the Comprehensive Plan,he does not want that trail to be <br /> overlooked. <br /> Edwards stated the Comprehensive Plan is more of a long-distance document and that it may not be <br /> necessary to include that trail. Edwards stated he understood they were waiting to hear from Long Lake. <br /> Hudson indicated he can follow up with them. <br /> Carter stated they could add a note that the Park Commission supports that trail. <br /> Carter moved,Ruegemer seconded,to recommend the City Council initiate a Community <br /> Management Plan Amendment updating the trails section of the plan,with the addition of Note 6 <br /> supporting the Willow trail. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 6. BIG ISLAND UPDATE—RICK CARTER <br /> Carter stated he is on the 501(3)(c) committee for Big Island. The committee has developed a letterhead <br /> and interviewed someone who can do some promotional work. They currently have$26,000 pledged, <br /> with the goal being to raise$120,000. Some of those funds are matching funds. The 24 x 36-inch panels <br /> would come out of the match so the City receives credit for that. <br /> Carter indicated he and Commissioner Johnson will be going out to the Island to figure out a <br /> methodology for erecting the signs in the building. A considerable number of people have reviewed the <br /> mockups,but they would still like the City Council and Watershed District to see the panels. <br /> Carter stated he also will be going out to the Island with Adam to review options for barricades. <br /> The Park Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />