10-07-1996 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 1996 (#6 Parks Master Plan - Continued) Flint commented that the recommendations made by the Park Commission at their October meeting regarding Hwy 12 are very relevant to what is currently going on and is the next step in the process (See page 6, agenda item 6E, of the September 3, 1996 Park Commission Minutes). He noted how Mn/DOT will pay for land taken and grant a severance to the remaining portion of the parcel. This land could possibly be used for park land consideration. The Commission's recommendations will be passed on to the City Council and Mn/DOT. It was noted that Beal will chair Tree Plantings(6D). Ilse asked for further information on what is expected regarding Community Play Fields and Higher Activity Areas. Flint said the Council asked for Park Commission recommendation on whether they was a need for such a play field. Flint asked that Ilse work with the school district regarding the issue. Ilse said it was in discussion now by the Orono School District but noted it does not include the Mound School District. The Commission is of the opinion that both Orono and Mound/Westonka School Districts should be aware of and involved in this planning. (#7) CONSIDERATION OF FRIENDS OF THE PARK AWARD The Commissioners will make a decision on candidates to which they would like to extend the Friends of the Park Award to for this year. The awards will be given out early in 1997. In addition to those discussed at the September meeting, Kay Cram was placed on the list to be considered for her role modeling. White suggested Lili McMillan. It was agreed that McMillan should be recognized for her service to the City as a Park Commissioner at the Council level, not via the Friends of the Park Award. (#8) REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT RE: OLD CRYSTAL BAY BIKE TRAIL Flint reported that the contract for the construction of the bike trail has been let. The trail will be constructed from its current terminus north to the teen center. There is a question of where the construction shoutd begin due to delay in gaining easements south of the railroad. City staffwill assist in constructian near City Hall, when possible, to save on costs. The City already has begun some construction along Kelley Parkway. Flint noted that it was now up to Hennepin County Park Reserve District to construct the portion of the trail from Baker Park to Old Crystal Bay Road. (#9) OTHER BUSINESS No other business was reported. 7