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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1993 <br /> UPDATE BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br /> Wilson stated she thought the Park Commission needed more time to look at the alternatives <br /> thoroughly. Chair Flint felt there was a risk of alienating the County if they did not respond <br /> in a timely manner to the County. <br /> There was discussion about taking out the reference to the "Orchard Park" corridor and inserting <br /> "a mutually agreed upon western corridor". Chair Flint noted these were still conceptual plans. <br /> Wilson asked if the City was required to enter into a formal agreement with Hennepin County. <br /> Chair Flint responded that the City would have to enter into an agreement before any money <br /> would be spent. <br /> Wilson reiterated her unwillingness to send this proposal to the City Council for approval at this <br /> time. She felt more information was needed about alternative routes and property owners should <br /> be contacted. <br /> White stated there would never be 100% approval for the location of a trail, from the Council <br /> or the public. <br /> Howells suggested indicating to Council and Hennepin Parks that their main objective is to <br /> develop a trail and to continue work on possible corridors. Chair Flint felt the previous <br /> meetings have indicated this objective. McMillan noted there should be a response to the letter. <br /> Chair Flint was in favor of the five year time frame with modifications that a specific western <br /> corridor is not designated. <br /> McMillan noted that the Orchard Park corridor looks closer to Baker Park than McCulley Road. <br /> She sees this corridor as only connecting Baker Park to the Luce Line whereas the Old Crystal <br /> Bay Road corridor is more of a "City trail" connecting the ball fields and schools, etc. Any <br /> corridor west of Old Crystal Bay Road only serves Hennepin Park's purpose to connect Baker <br /> Park to the Luce Line. <br /> White stated that although Hennepin Parks would get what they wanted, it would be the first link <br /> to a trail in Orono. <br /> Ilse noted that Hennepin Parks is also making a commitment to Orono because otherwise they <br /> could spend their money in other areas. <br /> 7 <br />