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r- <br />LAND USB <br />JUNE, 1980 <br />NOVEMBEB, 1991 <br />i <br />PRIVATE OPEN SPACE <br />A significant amount of the recreation-open space in Orono is <br />that controlled by private golf and country clubs. Large acreages <br />are owned by the Waysata Country Club, Woodhill Country Club, <br />and Lakeview Golf Course. While technically private, these areas <br />provide open space benefits to all nearby residents plus active <br />recreational facilities for many Orono and lake area citizens. <br />LAKE MlWHETOMKA ISLAMD8 <br />Included within Orono*s corporate limits and jurisdiction are <br />three islands in the riddle of Lake Minnetonkat Big Island, <br />Mahplyata Island and Oeering Island. Comprehensive planning for* <br />these islands is especially difficult, and critical, because <br />of distinct environmental concerns and unique logistical problems <br />arising from their Isolated location. <br />The Islands have historically been used for both public and <br />private purposes. Deering Island and Mahplyata Island are each <br />wholly owned by one party, and each has one dwelling or cabin. <br />Much of Big Island was platted in 1880-1900 with many seasonal <br />cottages developed on very small lots. A few homes on larger <br />acreage are used year-round. The north end was originally <br />developed by the Twin City Rapid Transit system as a popular <br />amusement park, attracting thousands of visitors on hot summer <br />days. Since World War I, it has been lightly used as a summer <br />camp for service veterans. Two local yacht clubs use island <br />property as quasi-public dockage/recreation areas. And in <br />September 1981, the Hennepin Park Reserve District dedicated a <br />54 acre parcel as the Or. Arthur Allen Wildlife Refuge. <br />The island's inaccessibility presents a paradox. Residents like <br />thslr Independent life style, yet the City receives requests <br />for public services that are impractical or economically infeasible <br />to deliver. And because of the extremely limited public service <br />capai^ility, the City must carefully regulate land usa to ensure <br />continued protection of basic public health, safety and welfare. <br />Transportation problems are difficult and dangerous, especially <br />during the winter and when ice is forming or melting. Development <br />requires lake access, yet many lots are landlocked except for <br />trails through public rights of way that can never be publicly <br />improved or maintained. Garbage collection is costly and <br />inconvsnient, resulting in illegal dumping and burning. Municipal <br />sower and water is not available, thereby limiting development <br />types and densities. Health or pollution hazards must be abated <br />on site, because providing municipal service would be astronomically <br />expensive. <br />CMP 4-n