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MINi1'rES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 5, 1994 <br /> (#3) UPDATE ON PENDING PROJECTS - CONT. <br /> Chair Flint noted the former City Hall site had already been discussed. He asked the status of <br /> the park survey. Gerhardson had not heard any survey results yet. Regarding the City Hall site, <br /> he checked the feasibility of moving the trees on the berm to create a more level area. The <br /> estimate received was $120.00 per tree to move. White asked how many trees would be <br /> involved? Gerhardson responded approximately 16 trees would be moved. Vongries suggested <br /> waiting until a decision was made regarding the property. Chair Flint said a good time to move <br /> the trees would be during the spring or fall. Wilson reminded everyone that funds were <br /> allocated for Shardlow to draw up a park plan for the park including parking and plantings for <br /> the post office. Gerhardson said the post office parking lot requires a 50' setback from the road <br /> and to proceed further, a variance would be required so it would be even with the building. <br /> Chair Flint reported that the OBA baseball site will be completed this year but because of delays <br /> it will not be available to use this season. Ilse added the road and parking lot were almost <br /> finished and more excavation was needed for the field. It was her understanding that OBA was <br /> on target so seeding would be done by fall. <br /> Chair Flint addressed the bike trail issue and was concerned whether Hennepin County was still <br /> willing to contribute 50% of the costs. He reported that at a recent meeting with Doug Bryant <br /> of Hennepin County and Ron Moorse, it was still Bryant's recommendation for the County to <br /> pay their share of the bike trail. Bryant indicated it had not been formally approved but he <br /> would resurrect the contract. Chair Flint indicated the Mayor and Council is comfortable <br /> proceeding piece-by-piece with the trail and there would be no need at this point for a meeting <br /> between the Park Commission and Council. Wilson asked about the segment from the Dickey <br /> property to the Luce Line? Chair Flint said it was his understanding that Ron Moorse had asked <br /> the engineer to lay out plans. Gerhardson stated it had been done but not finalized. The plan <br /> proposes two different views, one from the road and one from the house, for the Thompson and <br /> Minnick properties. Staff will be seeking their approvals. Wilson asked that a subcommittee <br /> be formed to attend future meetings regarding the bike trail. Chair Flint explained there already <br /> is a subcommittee appointed. Because of the short notice he received, he was unable to notify <br /> the subcommittee of the meeting. <br /> Chair Flint moved along to the Citizens' Survey regarding the park system. Gerhardson <br /> informed members that it has not been completed. <br /> Chair Flint proceeded to discuss the Lundgren Brothers Development and stated Lundgren <br /> Brothers had appeared again before the City Council at which time Council restated that one <br /> house per two acres would be allowed instead of one house per one acre for the subdivision. <br /> Any future growth within the area is a concern to the Park Commission because of the <br /> possibility of a bike trail being developed. <br /> 3 <br />