12-02-1996 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE RECrULAR QRQNO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1996 (#4A-Park and Open Space Identification - Continued) 9) City Pi•operty in Northeast Corner of Luce Line and Hwy 12 - Wilson suggested this property be sold to the DNR Division which is administering the property donated by Bruce Dayton. The property is next to that owned by Dayton and is naw in tax forfeiture. It mainly consists of wetlands but would allow for access to the Dayton property. The ecosystem of the property is also consistent with that found in the Dayton property. Gerhardson said he would advise Gaffron that Wilson will be calling him regarding this issue. 10) 26 acre parcel on the west end of Long Lake-Wilson feit this parcel would be good for a neighborhood park in the densely populated area. It is the last large parcel left in this 2 acre zoning area. Flint disagreed with the need for a park in this area noting the many recreational parks surrounding it with Lee Carlson Fields, Wolsfeld, and Long Lake Beach. It was noted that there is no trail around Long Lake. This parcei was removed from the last after discussion. 11) Lot next to Orono Gotf Course- Wilso�noted this property is for sale. Flint suggested a better alternative would be 12} the 13 acre McMiltan property as a possible neighborhoad park Gerhardson said the property is not available and saw the McMillan's as probably desiring to purchase more of the surraunding property themselves. McDermott said the long term opportunities need to be considered noting the loss of prime properties in the past due to short sightedness. Flint indieated there were a large number of golf courses in Qrono. 13} 10 acre property near Railroad Tracks and Hwy 12 - near Luce Line and Long Lake - Wiison said she would look into this property for its possibilities. Properties to the South - 14) 9.9 acre in Navarre- This property is the only large piece of land left in Navarre. The back portion is wooded. The road dead ends into it. Gerhardson said the property was previausly awned by Tonka Tays. He said the road is in place to be e�ended once further subdivisions occur. He was concerned over the need to destroy the woods as it would result in ciear cutting of them for any type of recreational use. He indicated the remaining portion of the land is wetlands. Gerhardson saw the parcel as a great walking area. White said the nearby Spring Park park meets the needs of the people in the area. White said he would preview the property as well as that owned by the County for their maintenance yard. 15} Veterans Camp on Big Is(and 16} Triangle Piece af Land between Navarre Lane and CaRd 19 - Wilson was infarmed that this property is the piece being reviewed under the O'Sullivan application. 4