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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, November 4, 2019 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />6. The picnic table and shade sail at the community garden was reduced to zero from $7,000. The <br />removal was based on guidance received at the October Park Commission work session. This <br />item may be replaced by a future trail connection from Willow Drive to Long Lake's park. <br />Carter asked how far along the plan is for the East Long Lake Road to trail. <br />Edwards indicated archeological work has been completed as well as the survey work. <br />Carter asked if the road to trail and the beach improvements are two distinct drawings. <br />Edwards indicated the road to trail has a master plan that was developed a couple of years ago and the <br />park improvements were based on past cost. <br />Carter requested he be provided with a copy of the master plan. Carter asked whether the Park <br />Commission is spending a lot less in 2021 because there is less money or perhaps not as many <br />improvements are required. <br />Edwards stated a lot of stuff wound up in the 2020 budget. The CSAH 112 phase three trail project is <br />based on the projection when the road project is currently scheduled by Hennepin County. The <br />Hackberry improvements are scheduled for 2023 and would be triggered by the acquisition of some <br />property in that area. <br />Carter requested the CIP include the Comprehensive Plan changes. <br />Edwards noted the column on the right highlights that. <br />Carter commented he does not have a problem with leaving the parking lot on here but that more <br />information is needed before spending that amount of money. <br />Edwards noted each of these projects have to go before the City Council to be approved and that the CIP <br />is merely a planning level document. <br />Meyers stated in his view it should be kept on the CIP but that does not mean the Park Commission has to <br />go forward with the project. <br />Edwards noted none of the projects listed have been approved for construction. <br />Roath asked what the $140,000 encompassed for Summit Beach. <br />Edwards indicated it was mainly the parking lot and that Staff pulled out some of the possible <br />improvements since it sounded like the layout of the park might change given the proposal by the rowing <br />club. <br />Roath stated they should not assume a certain outcome for the rowing club and that they should keep it at <br />the $140,000. <br />Edwards stated it was more associated with the trail improvements, the sun sails, and dock accessories. <br />Page 12 of 15 <br />