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MINUTBS OF TH8 PARK COMMISSION M$$TING OF DSCBMBBR 3 , 1991 <br /> S8WAG8 TRBATMENT PLANT - PLAN RBVIBW - CONT. <br /> It was moved by Bradley, seconded by Chair Flint , to recommend to <br /> the City Council that 2 2-acre parcels be allowed to be developed <br /> at the southern end of the property, and reserving the northern <br /> parcel until such time access can be provided to the north. <br /> Ilse hesitated to offer to sell off part of the property as it is <br /> beautiful and would make a great park. She asked if there had <br /> been any comments from neighbors. She asked about selling the <br /> northern piece for development which would be least desireable <br /> for a park. <br /> Wilson noted that Mike Ellis was very concerned about retaining <br /> the pond, but was not totally opposed to development . Mr. Duke <br /> Hust was opposed to development . <br /> Chair Flint noted that Brad Peterson favored the land used as a <br /> park. <br /> Johnston felt that the site is not that unique and would be too <br /> expensive to retain the entire parcel as park land. He felt that <br /> the City should recoup some of its investment cost . <br /> Ilse asked what the how much money was in the Park Dedication <br /> fund. <br /> Chair Flint thought it was about $350 ,000 . Gerhardson asked to <br /> have that confirmed and did not think it was that high. <br /> Kokal asked about the trucks that use the road. <br /> Gerhardson noted that it usually is a utility truck, somewhat <br /> larger than a 1/2 ton pickup. He noted he could find out exactly <br /> what kind of service the pump station requires . He noted that <br /> the intent of the City is not to use this property for any use in <br /> the future. <br /> Wilson noted that it would make a wonderful nature preserve and <br /> felt it would be worth far more in the future than the $150 , 000 <br /> value of today. She noted the two acre development would be the <br /> best compromise if they need to sell off a portion. <br /> Vongries reminded them that the wetlands will remain as open <br /> space no matter how the property is developed. He felt that a <br /> park on this property would satisfy a small number of people, but <br /> does not satisfy the needs of the Community. <br /> Wilson felt that residents move to Orono for the rural atmosphere <br /> and the property used as park does satisfy the needs of the <br /> Community. <br /> 5 <br />