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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1993 <br /> UPDATE ON BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br /> McMillan asked how soon Hennepin Parks would do the "spike" on County Road 6. Chair Flint <br /> responded it would depend on how soon the legalities were taken care of. There was some <br /> discussion about construction in the spring. The City would be responsible for the trail from <br /> County Road 6 to Highway 12 and would cost approximately $80,000. An easement would be <br /> requested from Mr. and Mrs. Otten and from the School District. Credit would be given against <br /> future park fees due on subdivision of the property. <br /> Howells asked what other experiences Hennepin Parks has with trails. White responded there <br /> are trails past Lyman Lodge from Hopkins to Victoria, from Hopkins to Shakopee, and <br /> proposals for Shakopee to Cannon Falls. These trails are very popular but monies are very <br /> limited in Scott County. <br /> Howells moved to amend the original motion to include alternative routes that would be mutually <br /> acceptable in the western portion of the City of Orono. It was seconded by Ilse. Ayes 4, nays <br /> 2. Wilson and McMillan were opposed. <br /> The question was called on the principal motion. Ayes 4, nays 2. Wilson and McMillan were <br /> opposed. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> The overall park plan was discussed. Chair Flint suggested having someone who is familiar with <br /> the City and has worked with parks to make suggestions about park possibilities such as John <br /> Shardlow, Steve Johnston with Loucks, or Wenck and Associates. Wilson thought the Park <br /> Commission had to discuss the overall principles that are important to the City. <br /> Chair Flint thought a park planner could be of help with the process of how to go about <br /> developing an overall park plan. He suggested inviting Shardlow to the January meeting to give <br /> a brief overview of costs, time frame, types of parks, etc. to include in a park plan. <br /> McMillan asked how difficult it would be to determine the easements and park dedication lands <br /> taken when subdivisions have occurred. Gerhardson replied that the easements would show on <br /> the plats but there is not a master list. These could be discussed further with Jeanne Mabusth. <br /> Gerhardson stated he would research this further. <br /> White asked for information on the parks from the Comp Plan and rules for the Park <br /> Commission from the ordinances. <br /> Wilson requested a copy of the Park Dedication Fund budget. <br /> Howells requested a copy of the Financial Statement from the Golf Course. <br /> . 8 <br />