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MINUIES OF TH� PARK COMMIS�IvN MEETING i:1F SE�'TENiE3�i� i , :3:+� <br /> OBA/BEDERWOOD BALL DIAMOND 1993 PLAN - CONT. <br /> Ilse reported that Peg Swanson of the Orono School Board did not <br /> have a strong feeling regarding the location of the hockey arena. <br /> She said Don Anderson of the Board could not remember the details <br /> of the decision and said he was open to discussion . <br /> Mabusth explained the building is proposed as a multi -purpose <br /> sports facility, to be used for activities other than hockey . She <br /> reviewed concerns raised at the joint meeting . She noted the City <br /> is not satisfied with the proposed location , and many neighbors <br /> were present at the joint meeting in opposition . The City <br /> encouraged the organization to look to the west of Old Crystal Bay <br /> Road for a possible location . She stated past planning for this <br /> property provided for single family development . She noted the <br /> concern expressed of the intense commercial use of the property . <br /> Mabusth reported the School does not intent to provide for a <br /> through road from the property to Old Crystal Bay Road and the <br /> Schoo I fe I t a road wou I d create a safety i ssue as they are p I ann i ng <br /> to build an elementary school on the site in the future . She <br /> advised that John Shardlow, the City ' s Planner , recommended <br /> relocating the multi -use facility to allow for access to Old <br /> Crystal Bay Road and suggested developing the remainder of the <br /> property as a Planned Unit Development . <br /> Wilson asked about the property immediately to the east of the City <br /> facility site. <br /> Mabusth stated that site is cost prohibitive . <br /> Jabbour indicated Hennepin County will be abandoning their proposal <br /> for a I i brary at the corner of 01 d Crysta I Bay Road and H i ghway 1 2 . <br /> He emphasized, according to the City' s consultant , this use is to <br /> be considered as a commercial use , and approval would set a <br /> negative precedence . He reported Callahan was concerned about <br /> removing the property from the tax roles . He noted there was <br /> discussion regarding the intense campus atmosphere . <br /> Gary Larson stated the proposal has become more complicated than <br /> was originally thought . <br /> Jabbour affirmed the unanimous opinion that the organization should <br /> attempt to move the proposal to west of Old Crystal Bay Road . He <br /> stated the size of the facility was negatively received by many <br /> members in attendance . He felt OBA should not be delayed further <br /> in their quest to obtain ball fields . <br /> Bradley asked the status of the property owned by the School <br /> District that is sought for the facility. <br /> 6 <br />