02-02-1998 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 1998 B. FRIENDS OF PARK AWARD Ilse said she spoke with Amelia Kroeger, who agreed to be the recipient for the Friends of Park Award for 1997. This award will be presented at the March meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. A letter will be sent to Kroeger regarding the award. Mayor Jabbour will present the award. Ilse suggested inviting volunteers who have adopted parks and present them with certificates acknowledging their contribution. Wilson suggested this be considered for another year when more volunteers are acquired. Van Zomeren will order the plaque. A name plate will be added to the City's plaque. Photographs will be taken by Wilson. Van Zomeren will provide refreshments. (#9) SUBDIVISION PLANS - VAN ZOMEREN A. HILBELINK PROPERTY, 120 GOLDENVIEW ROAD - 3 LOT SUBDIVISION- PRELIMINARY PLAT Van Zomeren reported that the 7 acre parcel is located on Goldenview Road for subdivision into two new parcels and one existing parcel. It is located across the street from Dickey Park. Commissioners felt there was no impact on parks from this subdivision and requested cash be taken for park dedication. B. RENDER APPLICATICIN, 1365 TONKAWA ROAD - 3 LOT SUBDIVISION - SKETCH PLAN Van Zomeren reported that the property is located in the LR-1 C Zoning District requiring 1/2 acre lot sizes. There is an existing house on the property, which is to be removed. The developer's goal is to maximize the number of lots. An outlot is being proposed and with the removal of the existing house, there would be 3 100' lots with frontage on the lakeshore. The property has incorrectly been identified with a bike trail. Commissioners agreed there would be no trail along with property. Wilson suggested if land were taken it could be used for buffering with trees. Commissioners agreed to take cash for park dedication. s