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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 3, 2000 <br /> 9. Highway 12/City of Long lake <br /> Trail Philosophy 8� Parks <br /> McDermott stated he has spoken with Gappa about the possibility of constructing a better shoulder <br /> along Spring Hill Road. McDermott noted a new gas line has been installed along the north side of <br /> the road. McDermott inquired whether Gappa has had an opportunity to review the situation. <br /> Gappa stated he has not looked at the area yet. <br /> McDermott stated the trail in this area is currently identified in the City's bike/trail plan. McDermott <br /> remarked a four foot shoulder in this area would be good due to the narrowness of the road. <br /> Gappa commented it was his understanding a trail might have existed in that area at one time. Gappa <br /> stated City Staff could probably construct a small shoulder in that area. <br /> Gappa stated Staff is hoping to have some wood chips placed on the trail at the golf course. <br /> McDermott inquired what progress has been made on the trail proposed for the north side of <br /> County Road 6. <br /> Gappa stated the wood chips that were placed on the trail have washed away, with the County not <br /> being interested in any trail crossings in this location. <br /> McDermott stated he has spoken with the Park Commissioner for the City of Long Lake about the <br /> future plans for Holbrook Park. McDermott indicated a couple of adjacent property owners had <br /> stated they would be willing to sell their property to the City for expansion of the park if they can be <br /> relocated in the Long Lake area. <br /> McDermott commented while Long Lake has ample trails along Highway 12, Orono is lacking in this <br /> area. Mn/DOT has agreed to coordinate a system of bike trails along the new Highway 12 corridor <br /> similar to what has been constructed in Long Lake. McDermott stated the grading will probably be <br /> done by Mn/DOT, with the City of Orono being responsible for the rest. McDermott commented he <br /> would personally like to see Orono's trail start where Long Lake's trail ends, with continuation of the <br /> trail down to Old Crystal Bay Road to enable the trails to link up to the north/south trails going to the <br /> park and down to the Luce Line. <br /> The Park Commission reviewed the proposed design plan for the new Highway 12 corridor. <br /> Ilse inquired how the trails will be able to cross Highway 12. Ilse stated she would like to see the <br /> trails extend across to County Road 6 and Baker Road. <br /> McDermott stated he will need to discuss this item further at the next Highway 12 Design Review <br /> Committee meeting. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park Commission that the priorities for a trail along the new Highway 12 <br /> corridor be as follows: 1) Old Crystal Bay Road; 2) Stubbs Bay Road; 3) County Road 6. <br /> 10. Start thinking about your assigned parks and proposed improvements <br /> McDermott stated the City Council will need to appoint some new representatives to the Park <br /> Commission. McDermott inquired if the Commissioners were aware of any possible candidates to <br /> Page 7 <br />