07-02-1991 Park Commission Minutes

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the Luce Line Trail , in order to provide access . " Bryant suggested that the City may consider giving property ov�ners a credit against future park dedication fees in exchange for an easement for the trail . Brad Peterson, 2160 Shevlin, asked whether the Park District could assist with the City ' s efforts to have the south bypass removed as an option for the Highway 12 corridor . Jim 69hite stated that he , personally, has signed the petitions that have been circulated by the "Save the Luce Line" group. He said, "The Park Board would offer assistance in terms of anything that may pose an env�_ronmental threat to the area . However , the Board is involved with many municipalities �aithin Hennepin County, and would be put in a difficult posit�_on if it took the position of one city over that of another. " Bryant concurred �aith V7hite, stating that it would not be appropriate for Hennepin Parks to take a position on the location of the Highway _l2 corridor. He added, "I am sure that any proposed plan for the highway will be sent to us for review. If the proposal has an environmental impact on Regional Park facilities , then we would take a position. " Flint asked, if it may be possible to have P;NDOT pay for the portion of the trail vahere it v�ill cross Highway 12 . Don King explained that financial participation on behalf of MNDOT depends on timing. If construction of the trail has already b�gun by the time MNDOT starts the Highway 12 project, then they would probably assist �,�ith the costs . It was moved by Bradley� seconded by 6�Jilson, to recommend that Council approve the conceptual plan for a trail connecting the Luce Line Trail with Baker Park. All voted aye. Motion carried. White noted that Hennepin Parks is proposing some changes to Noerenberg Park� mainly in the form of additional parking area and fencing. Bryant offered to have a representative from the Park District appear beiore the Park Commission to show the plans for Noerenberg Park. He informed the Park Commission that they should be receiving an invitation to the Noerenberg Social , which vaill be held July 25 , 1991 , from 6 : 00 p.m. to 8 � 30 p.m. Flint again thanked Doug Bryant, Jim White, Del Dliller, and Don King for -taking the time to �neet with the Park Commission. Bryant asked Flint to inform him �ahen this matter would go before the City Council , as he , and possibly Commissioner White , would attend -that meeting as well . - 5 -