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Resolution No. 7210 <br />CMP Part 313. General Land Use Plan <br />Figure 313-2 Employment by Industry <br />HISTORIC SITE PRESER VA TION PLAN <br />Orono began to develop in the mid 19th Century, and many of the vestiges of early development are still <br />present, in the form of standing buildings and structures, foundations, fence lines, roadway corridors, place <br />names and other more subtle reminders of the past. Additionally, due to Orono's unique location on the <br />shores of Lake Minnetonka, prehistoric native burial mound sites are known to have existed in various <br />locations throughout the City. <br />Orono has long encouraged the preservation of historic sites and structures, but has never adopted a formal <br />preservation plan. Because no formal plan has been in place, many historic properties have been lost or <br />significantly changed as development and redevelopment progressed. The subdividing of many of the old <br />lakeshore estate properties has typically left a stately mansion surrounded by modern high-end homes <br />rather than formal grounds. <br />The City is fortunate that the West Hennepin Pioneer's Association Museum is located in neighboring <br />Long Lake, with its members serving as an invaluable resource for helping to preserve the past. <br />Historic Preservation Policies <br />1. In order to ensure that Orono's heritage is preserved, the City will consider development of a <br />Historic Preservation Plan. The intent of such a plan would be to establish goals, policies and <br />local regulations resulting in preservation of historic sites, buildings, place names, corridors, <br />etc. <br />2. Orono will work with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in determining whether <br />properties proposed for development contain historically significant resources which should <br />be preserved. <br />City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 313, Page 27 <br />