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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 4, 1997 <br /> Tower Park- McDermott suggested placing chips around the trees, pruning and trimming of trees, <br /> and general maintenance to the park. The bird bath should be moved to the center of the park and <br /> a sign should be added. With proper attention, the park would be very pleasant. <br /> (#3) FINANCE REPORT <br /> Gappa distributed the 1997 Park Fund Operating Statement Through July, 1997. Additional park <br /> dedication fees will be received from the Fullerton subdivision. Wilson suggested moving to Item <br /> #4 for discussion of Fullerton at this time. <br /> (#4) REPORT ON PARK DEDICATION <br /> Van Zomeren reported an agreement has been reached whereby Mr. Fullerton will pay park <br /> dedication fees in the amount of$10,250 per lot for two lots or a total of$20,500. Gappa suggested <br /> that in the future a ceiling price be established. McDermott stated if a precedent is set for a cap, <br /> qualifiers need to be determined. <br /> (#3) FINANCE REPOR'T - CONTINUED <br /> An overview of park funds was discussed. Wilson reported she attended a recent meeting with Doug <br /> Bryant of Hennepin County and Mayor Jabbour. There is a possibility that funding might be <br /> available from Hennepin County for future development of the bike trail. Doug Bryant will be in <br /> contact with the City when more information is available. Gappa pointed out that approximately <br /> $30,000 will be spent for Antoine park improvements and approximately $50,000 will be needed <br /> to finish the bike trail contract. Wilson projected there would be an ending balance of approximately <br /> $40,000 in the park fund. <br /> (#4) REPORT ON PARK DEDICATION- CONTINUED <br /> Van Zomeren reported on two subdivision applications which are scheduled for the August 18th <br /> Planning Commission. The Wolf property at 900 Willow Drive North is a subdivision proposal <br /> which would create a back lot. It is her understanding the selling price is approximately $175,000 <br /> but no determination has been made by the City Assessor far park dedication fees. The other <br /> subdivision involves the Whitehead property on Lyman Avenue which proposes three new two acre <br /> lots. The property is adjacent to the Luce Line. After discussion by the Park Commission, Wilson <br /> recommended accepting park dedication fees for both subdivisions. Van Zomeren noted that four <br /> subdivisions are pending - Wolf, Whitehead, Brook Park Realty and Jim Waters. Wilson pointed <br /> out the Waters application is a land situation in the Saga Hill area. <br /> 3 <br />