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_ M�NDTES OF THE ORONO PARR CO1��MISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 3, 1991 <br /> DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY CONTINUED <br /> then discuss next spring. Gerhardson stated that no action was <br /> required at this meeting and everyone should go out to look at <br /> this property. Flint thought if there was time Saturday that <br /> they could look at this when they got back from the Maple Grove <br /> tour. He also felt that it would be better for the Council to <br /> deal with all of the parcels at the same time. Gerhardson stated <br /> that this is just a beginning to get members thinking and looking <br /> at these properties. Nothing needs to be done at this time. <br /> Wilson encouraged the group to think in terms of preserving <br /> "passive" or "inactive" space as wel 1 as recreational space. As <br /> Orono becomes more populated the opportunity for this type of <br /> space may not be around if the Commission is not smart enough to <br /> look ahead. She states, "This group needs to think, not only of <br /> playground equipment and bicycle trails, but preserving the <br /> character of what Orono has been. That is why a lot of people <br /> have moved out here." This is a chance to recommend to the <br /> Council that they give some thought to a nature preserve concept. <br /> There may be other sites to be considered. <br /> Flint also feels this concept makes sense and requires the <br /> preservation of wetlands, public access and parking. This may <br /> not be preserved if given to a developer. <br /> Wilson stated this will take a lot of thought and design and <br /> perhaps some lots could still be sold. <br /> Johnston asked if the City of Orono had a redevlopment program. <br /> Flint asked why that would be relevant. Johnston referred to a <br /> piece of property in Brooklyn Park acquired through a variety of <br /> sources. HRA actually went in and did the development work and <br /> they got exactly what they wanted. If Orono had an HRA, they <br /> could go do the development work and put in one or two lots, <br /> still preserve what the Commission would like to and recoup some <br /> of the costs. Then there is not a developer involvecl. <br /> Gerhardson responded that the right developer would have to be <br /> found even without an HRA. <br /> Vongries referred to Noeremberg Park, owned by the County, with <br /> the great bulk of it off limits to the public. Wilson thought <br /> the restrictions may be part of the will. <br /> Wilson suggested that they not let this property go so the <br /> Council would do something without a Park Commission <br /> recommendation. Gerhardson stated that none of these will be <br /> brought before the Council without a Park Commission <br /> recommendation. <br /> The third site is the Crystal Bay property. The value would be a <br /> net loss of about $5500. Demolition costs of the existing <br /> buildings would be about $40,000 and the land would be worth <br /> $3 5,0 0 0. Gerhardson ref erred to a document on the wa 1 1 of the <br /> 11 <br />