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r I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 5, 1998 RA.n (#4 Carpenter Property Sketch Plan - Continued) Wilsoii agreed that the route location cannot be determined at this time. McDermott said the entire roadway should be reviewed in order to make the decision. The Park Commission would like to recommend the consideration of whether the route would be more appropriate on the west side before any decision is made due to the possible problems existing for a bike route on the east side. All Commissioners agreed. (U5) REPORT OF WHITEHEAD PARK DEDICATION - GAPPA Gappa reported that the park dedication for the two-lot Whitehead subdivision was $7,000. (A short recess occurred.) (#6) REVIEW AND AMEND TW'O YEAR PLAN It was noted that the master plan is basically completed and will be presented this spring to the Council. It will be reviewed with Mayor Jabbour. •• Gappa reported that the development is the northern portion of Saga Hill is not being pursued at this time. The developer is in the process of determining the economics of developing the southern portion. Wilson reported that the Park Commission had not received all vital infom^ation when the recommendation was made to take money instead of land for the southern development. The Planning Commission decided to take land based on the information they were provided. Wilson informed Staff that the Park Commission needs to be provided with all information in the future in order to make their recommendations. McDermott asked if the Commission needs to consider access to the park land. Gappa indicated that they need to wait to determine what development takes place. It was reported that the developer of Spring Hill Golf Course is determining whether a direct agreement can be reached between the County and themselves without involving the City for construction of the tunnel under County Road 6. No agreement has been reached. Gappa reported that the bike route to Baker Park will be completed by the County in 1998. Hennepin Parks is in possession of the plans and are putting together bids at this time. An agreement for future maintenance will be necessary, but Hennepin County is taking over all of the development according to Gappa. Wilson asked that Gappa follow through to see that the oike route is completed.