04-07-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO Pt�RK CQMMISSION MEETING I-�LD �I�1 APRIL 7, 1997 (#6) BUDGET REPORT QN PARK DEDICATION - BIKE TRAIL COST TOTAL Gappa noted the memo reports some historical background to the bike trail regarding financing. The trail was originally intended to be funded from MSA funding. This was changed due to needs for the funds elsewhere. The cost was then determined to come from Park Dedication Fund with cost sharing with Hennepin Parks. The City will complete the bike trail to CoRd 6 and Hennepin Parks is to complete the trail into Baker Park. Their portion is projected for construction this summer. Gappa reviewed the Park Dedication Fund. The balance at the end of 1996 is $212,]23. During 1997, the remaining portion of the trail will be completed. Park improvements will be performed at Antoine Park including demolition of the buildings and new playground equipment. The City should be reimbursed manies from the bike trail cost and from Saga Hill park land. With projected fees collected in 1997, grant reimbursements, and improvemants noted, the park fund balance is projected at $130,623 on 12131J97. McDermott questioned the school district's involvement regarding the trail portion from the teen center to CoRd 6. Gappa said he was not aware of any cost sharing. McDermott indicated the Commission has only recommended payment for the trail to the teen center. Ilse noted a fall referendum far the school district may change the dynamics of this issue if a new middle school is built. Kelley inquired about the status of the trail on the south side af Hwy 12. Gappa indicated agree�nents have been reached and are currently being finalized. He said the contract bid for the remaining portion of the trail was conducted in 1996, and the contractor, Buffalo Bituminous is awaiting weather conditions. Wilsan expressed her appreciation for the report. The information will aid the Commission with their budgeting in the future. Wilson asked Gappa to continue updating the report. Gappa said the factual information was obtained from Tom Kuehn. Gappa said he would keep the information updated. Wilson asked that the infarmation be reviewed by the Commission on a regular basis. Ilse asked when the grant reimbursements should be received. Gappa said he would ask Moorse_ Wilson �uestioned the cost associated with Lowry Woads. It was her belief that the land was purchased for $l from the Nature Conservancy. Gappa was asked to check further into this issue. ;