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PARK RESERVES baker CARVER CROW-MASSAN elm CREEK HWANOLAKE LAKE REBECCA MURPHV'HANREHAN REGIONAL PARKS BRYANT LAKE CLEARY LAKE COON RAPIDS 0AM EAGLE LAKE FISH LAKE JAMES W. WILKIE LAKE SARAH MEDICINE lake SPRING LAKE SPECIAL USE AREAS ARTKP^ E. ALLEN WILOUFE SANCTUARY BAKER PARK GOLF COURSE CLEARY LAKE GOLF COURSE HYLAND MILS SKI AREA NOERENBERG MEMORIAL PARK WAWATASSO ISLAND WILD GOOSE blASE ISLAND TRAIL CORRIDORS NORTH HENNEPIN TRAIL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DAW LATVAAHO CHAW GOLDEN VALLEY mUAM K BOYNTON MCE CHAIR MNNETONKA BLOOMmOTON MIWOAaBAKER A.BONME MAPLE PLAIN YRUIAMI HOLBROOK Hennepin County Park Reserve District — ^ 3800 County Road 24 • Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359 • Telephone 612-473*4893 Lowry Nature Center Carver Park Reserve 7025 Victoria Drive Excelsior, HN 55331 April 17, 1984 Walter R. Benson, Administrator City of Orono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 n © g APR 3 01984 CITY OF ORONO Hr. Benson , As we discussed on the phone, the Hennepin County Park Reserve District is contemplating the restoration of the Gazebo in Noeren- berg Memorial County Park. We understand that restoration cannot occur without a permit from Orono. We further understand that a permit can't be granted unless the City Council approves a variance from the City zoning ordinance. The District believes that the unique architecture and historic nature of the gazebo merits such a variance and hereby requests the same. Restoration of the gazebo is consistent with the Master Plan prepared for the Park. The plan says: "The gazebo is an existing but somewhat deteriorated feature on the shore of Crystal Bay. It has become a lake oriented landmark and will be restored as an Important feature of the garden." The primary pathway system in the park will go right to the gazebo. The gazebo itself will provide an Interesting and pleasant place for park visitors to stop and look out over the lake or inland to the garden itself. In addition it will serve as a reminds;; of the lifestyle that the Moerenberg Estate typified. The District hopes to raise funds for the restoration thru public contributions. A citizens committee is being considered to assist in the restoration effort. ;; :ior to actually forming a committee the District needs to tf a variance can be secured from the City. Thanks for your consideration. I'd be happy to make a presentation If you desire. If you need any additional Information please contact me at 472*4911. Sincerely Manager •• • 'I r