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MINUTES OF THE ORONO P�RK COMMISSION MEETINa H�L� ON <br /> AUGUST 6, 1991 <br /> ORONO SEWER POND PROPERTY cont. <br /> Chairmar� Flir.t prefers to see it keYt as a r.atural area, but <br /> felt that all the �roperty is not needed to do so. He felt that <br /> if the rity deve�op� the �rcperty, it can bs done ��itr. stricter <br /> controls. <br /> Mr. S�ardlow noted that this kind af discussion is why the <br /> City needs a comprehensive park glan to loak at potential <br /> development areas and determine what is needed now and in the <br /> futurs. He feels a more comprehensive study should be done at <br /> this time showing schematics for both passive park land and lav� <br /> ta hig�er �ensity development. He noted that he could supply the <br /> C�uncil with a quotation by their upcoming Manday meeting for the <br /> additional items requests3. <br /> Mr. Paterson asked if Mr. Shardlow could coordinate with ths <br /> DNR in develapin� this data as tha pond is classified as <br /> protected DNP, waters. <br /> Chairman Flint asked Mr. Shardlow to indicate briefly some <br /> of the projects he has worked on in the past for the City. <br /> Mr. Shardloca note3 ths following: Comprehensive Management <br /> Plan, z�nin� regulations, CMP amendment for the Highway 12 <br /> co�ridor, Navarre area redevelogment, and is currently werking on <br /> Highway 22 alignment study and shoreland regulations. <br /> It was moved by Chairman Flint, secanded by Eradley, that <br /> Alex �Iongries c�ill present Mr. Shardlow' s proposal to Council , <br /> and to ask �he Council to approve expenditurss of $500-700 for <br /> schematic plans Ayes 5, nays 0. <br /> (#5) CITY PROPERTY <br /> �ha�rmar. Flint noted that thi� issun has net been as <br /> gressing as thz dollar figures are relativelf low compared to the <br /> sewer ponu praperty. <br /> Gerhardson questioned v�hether the�r would bs interested in <br /> the property adjacent on Propect Avenue which is currently up for <br /> sal� for $25 , 000. He noted that the neighbors ha��e indicated <br /> they c�:�uld lik� a :.eighbonc���-type ball diamond since the one at <br /> Hill School is no longer available. This would mean that it <br /> wculd n�t meet little league standards. <br /> Wilson wantsd to know if this proposal is more popular than <br /> a tennis caurt and where did the idea of a ballfield come from. <br /> She alsa felt that if a tennis court were installed, the adjacent <br /> property would nct be necessary to purchase. <br /> Crairman Flint felt a public hearing should be held te get <br /> the neigh��rs' input. <br /> 5 <br />