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, MINIITES OF THE ORONO PARR COMMISSION I�ETING HELD JONE 3, 1991 <br /> DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY CONTINUED <br /> Flint compared this park to one around Parker's Lake where there <br /> is a small neighborhhod park in a residential area. This is an <br /> established neighborhood, it's just a matter of laying out some <br /> possibilities. <br /> Report on Trails <br /> Susan Wilson lead the discussion and referred to the information <br /> included with the minutes. This information was from two visits <br /> with Bob Hill of Minnetonka and Eric Blanke of Plymouth. Bob <br /> Hill talks about a timeframe and different people to contact. He <br /> also gave some estimates in dollars which was very close to <br /> Blanke's estimates of about $50,000 per mile. They both said the <br /> separate trails were well liked by the community. Eric Blanke <br /> was helpful in how to make decisions, different types of roads, <br /> speed and volume of traffic, connecting up locations and other <br /> issues. This material can be used for future reference. Wilson <br /> stated that she 1 iked the shoulder trai 1 s but a separate trai 1 <br /> may be something Orono may want to move into as the population <br /> grows. It is projected to be about 10 , 000 and separate , <br /> extensive trails may be questionable. <br /> Property for Sale <br /> Gerhardson pointed out thi s property i s the 1 ot to the north next <br /> to Antoine playground. The property owner sent a letter to the <br /> City asking if there was any interest in purchasing this <br /> property. The assessor has it appraised at $ 60 , 000. The <br /> existing park occupies two parcels. <br /> Flint noted that there are 2 picnic tables, a swing set, slide, <br /> climber and basketball backstop are provided. A skating rink is <br /> provided in the winter and the docks for the City are stored <br /> there in the winter. Flint questioned why more would be needed <br /> at this park. <br /> Vongries reviewed the layout of the park for other members and <br /> the area to be considered for purchase. This new area is mostly <br /> wooded and brush with some grass. He didn't think this addition <br /> would make it large enough for a ball field. He had made the <br /> recommendation to repaint the wooden park sign, upgrade the <br /> equipment and plant trees and shrubs in the existing park. <br /> Wilson questioned if clearing out some brush on the new piece <br /> would make it a pretty place to sit. Vongries noted that this is <br /> somewhat of an isolated area and would attract only people from <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> Johnston referred to the fact that this would be considered a <br /> "play lot" by Maple Grove standards. A neighborhood park would <br /> require 4-15 acres. If the parcel were added there would be <br /> enough room to add a ball/soccer field. This may be the only <br /> opportunity in that part of town except the undeveloped area of <br /> Saga Hill that offers a 4 acre parcel to have a neighborhood <br /> park. Vongries questioned if there would be 4 acres. Johnston <br /> 13 <br />