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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 1992 <br /> GOLF COURSE - CONT. <br /> McMillan suggested the Park Commission get involved and study the <br /> golf course . <br /> (#4) CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT ON HIGHWAY 12 <br /> Chair Flint explained that per the previous action of the Park <br /> Commission Members regarding maintaining Highway 12 on the existing <br /> corridor , he had appeared at the MnDot public hearing and had <br /> drafted a letter expressing those views . He asked for input on the <br /> letter, a draft of which had been sent to all Park Commission <br /> Members. <br /> Ilse felt the impact on open space and solitude , the run-off and <br /> impact to wetlands should also be included . <br /> Wilson seconded the ecological impact of the freeway through Orono. <br /> Jabbour stated that the Watershed District had endorsed the <br /> southern route for Highway 12 but perhaps had not considered all <br /> the water problems inherent in that route . <br /> Ilse felt that the comments in the letter need to be stronger . <br /> Wilson asked about the DNR' s opinion on the issue . <br /> Jabbour nated they have chosen to stay out of the issue because of <br /> their desire to build an access in Orono. <br /> Chair Flint asked about the Council ' s position on the no-build or <br /> minimum upgrade alternatives . <br /> Jabbour stated that Orono is in an alliance with five other <br /> communities on this issue, of which some of those communities <br /> desire some upgrade . Rather than dissolve the alliance with those <br /> communities, Orono has decided to agree to a build option on the <br /> existing corridor . <br /> Butler said she is not opposed to upgrading the corridor , and doing <br /> nothing to the corridor may create safety hazards. <br /> Jabbour suggested not using the term "no-build" , but rather limited <br /> upgrade . <br /> Ilse left the meeting at this time. <br /> 6 <br />