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MINUTES OFTHE CITYOFORONO <br />PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br />Mooday, March 4,2002 <br />7:15 o*dock pan. <br />REPORTS/UPDATE <br />(»5) BIG ISLAND RIGHT-OF-WAY <br />Tom Egan, 360 Big Island, was present <br />Gappa stated this item was at the February Planning Commission meeting where it was recommended <br />that the Park Commission review the vacation request. <br />The Park Commission reviewed a map depicting the various lots on Big Island. Gappa pointed out the <br />different lake access points on Big Island, noting there is a network of walking trails currently <br />throughout the island. Gappa stated some of these trails may be located on private property, but it was <br />the intention that they be located in the right-of-ways. Gappa noted there are a couple of parcels that <br />currently do not have lake access that are located along Massasoit Avenue. <br />McDermott inquired whether these arc platted streets. <br />Gappa stated they are platted streets as well ?s a number of lake accesses and trails on Big Island. <br />Gappa stated the application before the Park Commission is similar to a number of other vacations the <br />City has done in the past. Gappa stated Staff had recommended approval of this vacation. <br />Silber noted the Planning Commission voted unanimously against the vacation. Silber inquired why the <br />Planning Commission was against the vacation. <br />Gappa stated the Planning Commission thought every lot on the lake should have lake access and that <br />the City should pursue acquiring land to give lake access to those lots. Gappa indicated there was also a <br />question regarding location of the utilities in this area. <br />McDermott stated if the Park Commission gives them the right-of-way to the road, the City in return <br />should request access to the lake. <br />Meyers inquired what the contour of the land is in that area. <br />Gappa stated there is a steep hill in the area, with some area being flat. <br />McDermott inquired whether Common Avenue went to the lake. <br />Gappa stated it does not extend to the lake to his knowledge. <br />Egan stated Hanson owns the property on both sides of the road. <br />Wolfe inquired whether the City has the right to sell the land or right-of-way. <br />McDermott stated it is a platted road. <br />Gappa stated it was platted to the public, so the City to his knowledge cannot sell it, but it would revert <br />back to the adjoining property owners. <br />PAGE 2