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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 />