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MINUTES OF `THE REGULfIR ORONO PARK COl�Ilv1ISS101`I <br /> MEETING HELD ON MAY l, 1995 <br /> (#S)RESCAEDULING OF JULY' 3TH PARK COMMISSION MEETING TO <br /> JULY 13, 1995 <br /> The July meeting of the Park Commission was rescheduled ta Thursday, Juty i 3, 1995. <br /> (#7)REPORT ON TOUR 4F BIG ISLAND <br /> The tour consisted of circling Big Island and walking the Veterans Camp. The purpose of <br /> the tvur was to gain background information on the island. <br /> Gerhardson handed out information on the island. Hennepin Parks proposed to develap <br /> two major parks in the future. With the cost of$25,OQ0 to maintain several islands, the <br /> Big Island property possibly will be sold. The maintenance cost is for a pontoon boat <br /> picking up the litter on the island. <br /> In 1972, Orono encouraged Hermepin Parks to develop a major park on the island but this <br /> is not the current opinion. White reported that the residents do not wish for another large <br /> regional park on Lake Minnetonka. Flint questioned how Orono would be able to <br /> maintain the istand in view of the cost involved. This issue would only need#o be resolveti <br /> if and wl�en Hennepin Parks decides to sell the propertry. White said that a watch over <br /> this issue shauld be maintained and noted that Hennepin Parks has the first right of refusat <br /> on the Veterans Camp property. <br /> (#8) PLANNING FOR FRENCH CREEK PRESERVE DEDICATION - <br /> SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2:00 P.M. <br /> Wilsot� is in charge of t�e dedica.tion but was absent from this meeting. <br /> MeMillan reported a tour of the preserve with Wilson. Many species of birds were noted <br /> on this tour. McMillan said a girl scout troop was putting together a brochure on the <br /> preserve. More landscaping is being instalted between the park and the Melamed property <br /> ta blocic the view of homes when the fence is moved. McMillan also said that the wildlife <br /> is bein�pushed to the far end of the pond due to the activity in the area. Stumps for the <br /> blinds will he hauled in when the graund firms up. <br /> The Cauncil will be reminded of the dedication at their upcoming meeting. A notice will <br /> also be placed in the newspaper. <br /> 4 <br />