07-06-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 1993 (#6 ) GOLF OUTING Chair Flint announced a golf outing is scheduled for July 14 , 1993 at 5 : 00 p .m. at the Orono Golf Course with dinner to follow at Billy ' s Light House at 7 : 30 p.m. Wilson asked staff to provide the Commission with the golf course financial information . (#7 ) COUNTY ROAD 6 - HENNEPIN COUNTY ROAD UPGRADE Gerhardson reported the County has included an upgrade to County Road 6 south of Highway 12 to include paving of shoulders , overlay of road , re-establishment of the ditches , and a wider right-of-way . In some areas an urban design may be used to lessen the impact . Chair Flint noted the City has pianned for a bike trail along County Road 6, but added he does not want this to be an alternate for the Old Crystal Bay Road trail . A trail in this area would be of less value to Orono residents and chiidren . White asked about the cost to the City. Gerhardson said the County proposes to use ISTEA funds available . It was moved by White , seconded by Wi � son , to direct staff to notify the County of the Commission ' s interest in a trail along this section of County Road 6 to be included as part of the overall trail plan , but not as a substitute for the Old Crystal Bay Road trail proposed . Ayes 4, nays 0. Wilson felt a wider shoulder in this area would be adequate for bike use and stressed she does not want separate trails throughout the entire City . LETTER TO RESIDENTS FROM THE PARK COMMISSION Chair Flint noted City Administrator Moorse is holding the letter to residents along the proposed bike trail pending the joint meeting with Council . CRYSTAL BAY SITE Chair Flint reminded the Commission tnat under their plan fior the year , it was time to initiate planning for the Crystal Bay site . Wilson noted she met with Bradley and Gerhardson and they previously made a general proposal to the Commission . She said they felt citizen input was important .