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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1997 <br /> (#9B - Brook Park Realty - Continued) <br /> Beal questioned how a subdivision can proceed to this point without a better review. <br /> Welles suggested the Planners be continuous engaged regarding development in the City. <br /> McDermott and Beal voiced concern with quick reactions rather than taking a proactive <br /> approach. <br /> Wilson said the Park Commission should also send viable recommendations forward to <br /> the Council. Erickson suggested the Commission be involved earlier in the process. Beal <br /> asked that the appraised value be established at a earlier time. <br /> Wilson voiced concern with the land considered for Park Dedication as being land that <br /> was chosen by the developers themselves and may not be the best choice. Wilson felt <br /> more open space should be required in these higher density subdivisions. Gappa <br /> informed the Commission that they may choose what land to take from a subdivision but <br /> would have to be reasonable as to allow the property to still become developable. <br /> Wilson suggested the Commissioners visit the sites prior to these reviews. <br /> Wilson said the subdivision should be required to have a planting and screening plan with <br /> a strong recommendation for reforestation. <br /> Beal noted that the tree preservation policy being considered referenced clear cutting on <br /> new development by Lindquist. Gappa also noted that this subdivision was a PUD which <br /> has more control over what occurs. <br /> (#2) REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS <br /> A. SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 - WELLES <br /> Welles reviewed what was discussed informing the Council of the delay until spring at <br /> Antoine Park for its grand opening. The bike trail review was discussed. Welles noted <br /> the Council and Park Commission would schedule a work session to discuss it. Welles <br /> said he informed the Council of the need to review what adjacent cities are doing for <br /> trails and how they would coordinate with the City's trails. The Council informed him of <br /> the negative viewpoint of the community for widening roadways for trails. He said the <br /> Council would like to see the Park Commission become involved earlier and consider <br /> looking at cooperative efforts with Hennepin Parks. <br /> Welles said the Council informed him that the work session could include discussion of <br /> open space, and namely, the 394 corridor, and was told to move forward on open space <br /> planning. <br /> 6 <br />