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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 18,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Terri Panske, 3407 Harriet Avenue South,Minneapolis,has been coming to that beach for over 35 years <br /> and brought her children and grandchildren to that beach. It makes her very angry and sad that this is even <br /> being talked about. She noted they have talked about the building but have not talked about parking. They <br /> will need a bigger parking lot and it would be private because it is for the rowers so nobody will be able <br /> to park there to get to the beach. <br /> Norm Hamman with his brother Greg Hamman,450 East Long Lake Road,have had the property for <br /> over 50 years across the street from the park. He read the vision statement from the City of Orono's <br /> website: <br /> To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural, <br /> rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. <br /> Mr.Hamman stated this project as proposed would be a direct conflict with the vision statement of the <br /> city and compromise the natural beauty of this incredible public asset that was preserved in perpetuity by <br /> one of their most gentle local benefactors. <br /> Thomas Joyce, 1200 West Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, is new to the community and is very excited <br /> at the prospect of taking his soon-to-be-born daughter to an undeveloped and natural Summit Beach Park. <br /> He shared some statements from people across the community and the country that have previously spent <br /> years enjoying this park. <br /> • Jean Erickson from Monroe, WI says"This is a wonderful place to take your children,getting <br /> them off screen time to play outside is a must." <br /> • Mike Kohl from Orono,MN says"this was designed as a public beach with 100%access to all. <br /> The rowing club plan will definitely change the nature of the beach and park. What other special <br /> carve-outs will be made for private entities on public spaces in Orono and Long Lake?" <br /> • Max Burke from Tempe,AZ Says,"This is one of my favorite spots on the lake. If this was to be <br /> done it would ruin the nature of the lake. This is a very peaceful and family-friendly spot how it <br /> is. Please don't build that club house." <br /> • Amy from Big Lake says, "I grew up going to that beach and now I take my kids there." <br /> • Krissy Spencer from Minneapolis,MN says,"Summit Beach is a hidden community treasure. It <br /> is a place that invites us to slow down,be present,play,and revel in the beautiful nature that <br /> surrounds our community. It should be preserved and remain accessible to all." <br /> • John Ohman from Long Lake,MN says,"Please do not allow this boat house to be built. I have <br /> nothing against rowing but this is a beautiful park for all the public,not a small group of rowers <br /> who can afford it. It will hurt the diversity of use and access for those who most need it.Please, <br /> this is public land,not private." <br /> • Jeanette Hilton from Mayer,MN says,"I grew up in Orono and went to school in Long Lake. I <br /> support the preservation of the beach being kept free to the public for eternity.But don't steal <br /> from the donor's intended use." <br /> • Karla Parra,Minneapolis,MN says,"We love this place.My little ones call it'our beach.' Let's <br /> keep praying and supporting places like this." <br /> Mr.Joyce wants to remind the community and the Commissioners that this is not a negotiation to reduce <br /> the building a little bit,but rather about protecting the whole park and being good stewards to the vision <br /> of Bruce Dayton.It is not about what they can legally do but about what a good steward should do.He <br /> asks the City of Orono,the Planning Commission, and City Council to be good stewards of the people in <br /> Page 9 of 11 <br />