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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 19, 1986 #1020 SUBURBAN HENNEPIN PARR DISTRICT continued Taylor stated that the wedding use should be addressed as opposed to the general public's appreciation and enjoyment of the park. He felt the increased size of parking lot was to accomodate the weddings. Goetten stated that the committee did address weddings as a use, but the proposed improved parking area was because of the general daily use. Chairman Kelley questioned whether the wedding use, which seems to be rising, would interfere with the general use of the public. Mr. Wick 1 and stated that thy--, -ark is not exclusively reserved for a wedding, the public is still able to enjoy the park. Deborah Bartels stated that they project 25,O00 visitors per year in 2-3 years in comparison to the present 8,400 annual visitor •• . Goetten state . that the committee felt that the 25, 000 visitor estimate was high and would be more in line with 12,000 visitors per year. Planning Commission majority agreed that the intent of the proposal was a significant intensification and again questioned the intent of the will. Mr. Jessen stated that the extent of development of gardens is up to the discretion of the Park District except for the things specifically prohibited in the will. In reference to the north side, he stated that there will be no changes other than a trail and a small gravel parking lot. Jack Swenson, 3020 North Shore Drive, stated that he is concerned about opening an access on the north side. Goetten addressed the intent and need for a visitor center being a place for workers and a central location for educating the visitors. She noted that they hoped the building would be used during the winter months also. Duane Brodersen, 3625 North felt the weddings during people from the intended aspect and intrusion. Shore Drive, stated that he prime -time would discourage use and creates a negative 5