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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MAY 6, 1996 <br /> (#7 -Park Tour Planning- Continued) <br /> Flint recommended the Commission identify areas they would like to be preserved as such <br /> areas are on the decrease. McMillan said she was concerned with the property owners <br /> hearing the City wants their particular property. White cited the City of Minneapolis as an <br /> example. He said Minneapolis has created a list of significant properties to use as a <br /> guidetine. Wilson noted the difference in size of the two communities and suggested <br /> Orono preserve the integrity of the City and assist those interested in preserving their land. <br /> 1VIcMillan commented that she set up a photo session with Jason Christenson at Old <br /> Crystal Bay Park as the first stop on the June tour. <br /> McDermott asked about the DNR boat ramp. This area will be driven by. <br /> Antoine Park was added to the list of stops on the tour. <br /> (#8) OTHER BUSINESS <br /> Flint brought the Commission's attention to the recommendation made in the memo by <br /> Moorse regarding an upcoming subdivision at CoRd 19 and CoRd 84. Moorse suggested <br /> the Park Commission recommend taking an easement along the utility easement, which is <br /> along both Bayside and North Shoreline Drive. This would enable the trail to be built <br /> when the County im�roves CoRd 19. <br /> McMillan commented that her goals suggested a north/south bike trail along CoRd 19. <br /> The recommendation would be consistent with her goal. The easement would provide the <br /> necessary tie in for such a trail. Park Dedication fund would not be reduced because of <br /> the easement as it is over a utility easement and would be constructed through the future <br /> development. <br /> White moved, McDermott seconded, to recommend taking an easement along the <br /> drainage and utility easement around the two perimeters of the aforementioned property <br /> and not reducing the Park Dedication fee. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> Wilson said she was concerned with the conditions of the parks in the City. It was noted <br /> that sod needs to be replaced near the playground equipment at Old Crystal Bay Park. <br /> The utility lines need to be buried first, and sidewalk installec! near the post office. This <br /> sidewalk has to be completed prior to the plantings, which is scheduled in two weeks time. <br /> She said there also were piles of scraps that need ta be cleaned up. <br /> Wilson also reported that the sign and bench have not been installed at Highwood. <br /> Boardwalks are also necessary in some low lying areas. <br /> White reported that trail signs have not yet been installed. <br /> g <br />