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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 4, 1997 <br /> (#5) APPOINT PARK REPRESENTATIVE FOR HIGHWAY 12 PLANNING <br /> Erickson volunteered to represent the Park Commission at future meetings involving Highway 12. <br /> (#6) OPEN SPACE PLAN <br /> Wilson noted review of the Park Open Space Plan needed to be done and recommendations made <br /> to CounciL In 1994 Gaffron developed a map identifying parcels that were 10 acres or larger. <br /> Wilson and McDermott had previously reviewed the map and developed a list of obvious areas. <br /> McDermott read an excerpt from the "Comprehensive Park and Open Space Trail Plan" Section V: <br /> Goals and Objectives which defines background for setting criteria in regard to open space. <br /> Welles suggested changing the name of the Park Commission to Orono Parks & Open Space <br /> Commission. This would be more reflective of the type of work handled by the Commission. <br /> Welles moved, White seconded, to change the name of the Park Commission to Orono Parks & <br /> Open Space Commission. Vote: Ayes 4,Nays 0. This recommendation will be brought before the <br /> Council at their August 25th nieeting. <br /> In looking at the map, Wilson asked Commissioners to keep in mind the large public areas such as <br /> Baker Park, Noerenberg, Luce Line, golf courses, etc. which offer amenities to Orono residents. <br /> Some of the areas are not actually located in Orono. McDermott did an overview of the map <br /> locating parcels in the northwest,northeast and south sections of the City. Wilson suggested looking <br /> for a location for a possible community park in the northeast section of Orono. <br /> Erickson noted there might be an opportunity to obtain land for paths, etc. in connection with the <br /> proposed development of Highway 12 access areas. McDermott said Orono needs to express an <br /> interest to Mn/DOT. He has found Mn/DOT is usually willing to work with communities. <br /> White volunteered to check into the ownership of a wooded area west of the Casco area. McDermott <br /> pointed out 20+acres across from the French Creek area. Wilson asked Erickson to bring Highway <br /> 12 information to the next Park Commission meeting. Members were asked to bring their ideas <br /> regarding open space planning to the next park meeting. A preliminary recommendation will be <br /> presented to Council in the near future. Wilson indicated a work session between Council and Park <br /> some time this fall would be appropriate. <br /> 4 <br />