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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1993 <br /> BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br /> Wilson clarified that the traii Is to be buiit during the 1993 <br /> spring/summer season. <br /> Gerhardsan noted the estimated comptetion date wlll be included in <br /> the Engineer' s report . He stated there is only one problem area <br /> whfch the City will need to deat with, that being where the traii <br /> runs parallel to the Hfle property. <br /> Chair Flint reported Hennepin Parks tikes the name "Crystal Bay <br /> Trail " for the bike/hike trail . <br /> Gerhardson suggested naming the traii "Oid Crystal Bay Trail " so <br /> as not to be confused with the Crystal Bay portion of the City or <br /> Crystal Bay Road in the Navarre area. <br /> McMlilan suggested the contract include provisions allowing the <br /> City control over the trail with regard to speciai events or <br /> functions. She felt since the City initiated the trail , and it will <br /> be constructed through the Cfty, Orono shouid have some say over <br /> its control and usage. <br /> Chair Flint noted that since Hennepin Parks will be given a non- <br /> exclusive easement over the trail , it may not be possible to give <br /> the Clty excluslve control . <br /> Vongries said he is more concerned with Orono and its cltizens and <br /> he wants to protect them from intrusion from the general public. <br /> (�4) DEVELOPMENT OF ACTION AGENDA FOR 1993 <br /> Chafr Flint asked the Commission members to suggest items for the <br /> 1993 agenda. The foilowing were suggested: <br /> 1 . The Commission to schedule a Park tour on June 1st . <br /> 2. The instaliation of a half-court basketball court at <br /> Hackberry Park. <br /> 3. Proceed with the development of plans for the bike/hlke <br /> tra( I , and request bids to be returned prior to road <br /> restrictions befng lifted. <br /> 4. The northwest portion of the sewer pond property to <br /> be graded and seeded. Also, a mowed trafl is to be <br /> maintained around the dike. Wiison asked about cutting <br /> back some of the cattaiis to hetp increase the water <br /> level and improve the habitat for diving ducks. She said <br /> she would contact Ceil Strauss of the DNR for input on <br /> this opt (on. <br /> 2 <br />