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, CMP Part 3B. Land Use Plan <br /> " uses as opposed to full time residential uses which would require a greater level of <br /> services than the City can reasonably provide. <br /> 1NSERT MAP 3B-9 HERE <br /> As a result of ��n discussions with Hennepin Parks officials in the <br /> 1990's, the City Council �as concluded that ultimate complete acquisition and <br /> ownership of Big Island by Hennepin Parks is unlikely to occur in the foreseeable <br /> future. � Three Rivers Parks' current goals and policies do not include <br /> expansion of their existing Big Island holdings. Further, the expansion of <br /> •Fs their holdings to incorporate adjacent lands that are developed <br /> with seasonal cabins may lead to more active park uses. While the current passive <br /> park use as a wildlife preserve requires virtually no City services, expansion of <br /> the Park area to include lands which could be used for active public recreation <br /> would result in the need for a more active management of the Park, and the need <br /> for more public services which the City cannot provide. For that reason, Orono's <br /> 2000-2020 CMP goals and policies for Big Island reflected support for <br /> continuation of �Ee�e�� Three Rivers Parks' current level of ownership and <br /> control of property on Big Island. <br /> City acquisition of the Veterans Camp has preserved this unique site as public <br /> natural open space for future �enerations, rather than allowing it to become <br /> privatelv developed. The City continues to work toward refinina a mana ement <br /> plan for the Park that will balance the needs and desires of the public for access <br /> and use with the realities of extremelv limited public services availabilitv due to <br /> the island nature of the propert� <br /> Physical Features <br /> Big Island encompasses approximately 2�0 acres in area, of which approximately <br /> 50 acres is wetland. A navigable channel actually separates Big Island into two <br /> distinct islands. The shoreland ranges from flat, low wetland areas near the lake <br /> level to steep and often eroded bluffs extending as much as 30-40' above lake <br /> level. The topography is hilly. The highest point on the island is 988', nearly 60' <br /> above lake level, located near the south end of Morse Island Park. <br /> Soils on Big Island are mapped as Hayden loam and clay loam, typical of soils <br /> located in central and northern Orono. Beach sand soils occur in a number of flat, <br /> low areas near the shoreline. Except for scattered clearings to accommodate <br /> individual cabins or recreation areas, the island remains heavily vegetated with <br /> hardwood species typical of the "Big Woods". <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 3B-66 <br />