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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 4, 1993 <br /> LOWRY WOODS - CONT. <br /> Gerhardson noted the private drive will soon be upgraded to a road <br /> and parking may be feasible along that area. <br /> McMillan inquired about the cost of transferring the land . <br /> Wilson said she was told it would cost the City $1 .00 for the <br /> transfer . <br /> It was moved by Howells , seconded by White , to recommend pursuing <br /> the option to acquire the Lowry Woods Nature Preserve from the <br /> Nature Conservancy, subject to review at the park tour and comments <br /> received by neighboring property owners . Ayes 5 , nays 0 . <br /> (#3) DAKOTA RAIL LINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL <br /> McMillan reported she and Chair Flint attended a meeting of 20 <br /> people from surrounding communities to discuss this possibility . <br /> She said the line runs from west of Wayzata to Hutchinson , was <br /> bankrupted in 1985 and subsequently purchased by a private <br /> developer as an investment . The neighboring communities are <br /> discussing the possibility of purchasing the line for trail <br /> purposes . <br /> Chair Flint said the group is asking for a statement of support . <br /> White noted the developer is looking to make money on the <br /> investment . He felt this would be an ideal project for the <br /> communities to ban their funds together and request the State to <br /> match dollars . <br /> Chair Flint reported at a seminar held last fall on Rails to <br /> Trails, organizations were informed to begin projects early, obtain <br /> strong public support , ban together , and have an over-all <br /> coordinator . He stated the communities plan to hold several <br /> meetings at which they will be inviting State and DNR <br /> representatives . He noted the owner cannot abandon the line until <br /> he has obtained State approval . <br /> Wilson felt the DNR would be a key player in development of the <br /> trails . <br /> Howells asked if they have discussed the issue of the City of Mound <br /> purchasing a portion of the trail for parking . <br /> McMillan indicated the City of Mound would like to incorporate this <br /> area with their downtown redevelopment project but this would not <br /> interfere with the trail . <br /> Wilson felt this to be an important project and suggested Orono <br /> ( end its support and help. <br /> 4 <br />