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o ��� <br /> � � <br /> 0 0 <br /> J , �,;;, CITY of ORONO <br /> .� � <br /> r�, �� '� � MunicipalOffices <br /> ��` .�G <br /> Street Address: Mailing Address: <br /> `9k'Egg04' 2150 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 <br /> = Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br /> January 12, 2010 <br /> Boe Carlson, Associate Superintendent <br /> Three Rivers Park District <br /> Administrative Center <br /> 3000 Xenium Lane North <br /> Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 <br /> Re: Dakota Rail Regional Trail Parking <br /> Dear Mr. Carlson: <br /> On behalf of all City of Orono residents and the many visitors to our community, we would like <br /> to extend our appreciation to you and the Three Rivers Park District far establishing the Dakota <br /> Rail Regional TraiL The high level of Trail use during 2009 was clear proof that this recreational <br /> amenity is a tremendous benefit to the Lake Minnetonka area. <br /> Additionally, thank you for providing the City with a copy of the 2008 Spring Park Trail Parking <br /> Sites Study, and for taking the time to informally meet with City staff in December to discuss our <br /> concerns regarding trail user parking. As you know, the lack of designated parking facilities <br /> directly adjacent to the Trail as it traverses Orono has resulted in trail users parkinQ on certain <br /> local streets, causing some consternation among neighborhood residents. The City Council has <br /> authorized designation of certain locations as `No Parking' areas to help alleviate these concerns, <br /> but this does not solve the need for provision of designated parkinb for the Trail. <br /> We believe that these parking issues are resolvable, and we stand at the ready to partner with <br /> Three Rivers Park District in a cooperative effort to identify, designate, and improve if <br /> necessary, parking facilities for users of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. Please pass this request <br /> on to the Board of Commissioners and let them know they can count on our support. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> James M. White <br /> Mayor, City of Orono <br /> Telephone(952)249-4600 • Fax(952)249-4616 <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us <br />