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!PLiu <br />MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1993 <br />ATTENDANCE 7:13 P.M. <br />The Park Commission met on the above date with the following <br />members present: Susan Wilson, Sherokee 11se and Li I I McMillan. <br />Alex Vongries and Robert Howells were absent. John Gerhardson, <br />Public Works Director, represented City staff. An Information <br />discussion was held from 7:13 to 8:05 p.m. due to the lack of a <br />quorum. At 8:05 Chair Dick Flint arrived. <br />(#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />McMillan asked that Page 2, Paragraph 6, be changed to read: <br />“Hennepin Parks will be given a non-exc1 us Ive easement over the <br />trail"; and Page 3, Item #11, "monitoring usage of parks". <br />It was moved by Wilson, seconded by Ilse, to approve the minutes <br />of the January 4, 1993 Park Commission meeting as amended. Ayes 4, <br />nays 0. <br />(#2) SUMMIT BEACH IMPROVEMENTS AND CANOE RACKS <br />Gerhardson explained the Intention of the Park Commission Is to <br />double the size of the swimming beach. The major concjtrn Is the <br />loss of willow trees to allow for the expansion. Ho ir'inrwed the <br />Installation of a canoe rack, to be rented by residents of the <br />communIty. <br />Dick Reed. 1000 Ola Long Lake Road, said when ho purchased his <br />property ho was told unofficially that this beach was strictly for <br />swimming, and no boat launching would be allowed. He expressed <br />concern about additional lighting that may bo needed for security <br />reasons for the canoe rack area. He said ho did not want the beach <br />expanded. He felt the enlarged parking area at the beach took away <br />some of the beauty and value of the park. He reported that Bruce <br />Dayton, donator of the property, did not have any objection to <br />either the canoe rack or the expansion of the beach area. <br />Wilson explained their Interest to expand the beach area as Orono <br />does not many good swimming beaches. The canoe rack was requested <br />by residents. The Commission Is Interested In promoting quiet water <br />activities. She felt additional lighting would not be necessary. <br />She said If there are any problems In the future, the canoe rack <br />could be removed. <br />Reed stated he was concerned that the canoe rack would be placed <br />near his property line. <br />Wilson stated they wanted to keep the rack as far as possible from <br />the swimming beach.