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minutes Of THE HEviULMrt UrtUiNU wwwi'<w*w .144..-iw I « » I <br />V-r <br />9^ <br />(«S) ORONO 8EW6R 8XTI/PLANNIN0 ASSISTANCE - CPnt. <br />Mayor Petersen clarified that a nelghoorhcod neeting would <br />also be held to discuss the intent of the property at tno Crystal <br />Bay site. <br />Brad Peterson of 2160 Shevlin Drive explained that he has <br />been attending the Park Cemmission meetings and felt that <br />spending the money on the planning Is wasteful at this time. He <br />also noted the sketches which had been drafted by staff which <br />showed ossible lot development and felt that these wore <br />completely Inaccurate as they encroached upon DNR protected <br />waters. <br />Candace Rowlette. Planning Comm1ss'‘on Representative, asked <br />whether the Planning Commission should be involved with this <br />aspect of planning for this property. <br />Goetten also questioned whether the DMR could perhaps help <br />by establishing the ordinary high water mark. <br />Vongries noted the public had been present at the last two <br />meetings with Input on this matter. He also noted that there was <br />a division of opinion on this matter within the Commission. He <br />also noted that the Commission would have to re-evaluate the <br />desire to retain this land as a park if It has to be purchased. <br />It was moved by Mayor Peterson. seconded by Goetten. to <br />table authorizatIon of expenditure of monies for planning for the <br />Orono sewer property unti1 such time that the Park Commission has <br />had a chance to re-evaluate the situation. Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />(#26) SEWER POND EVALUATION <br />Brad “eterson of 2160 Shevlin Drive passed out information <br />on this property. He explained that the City Is In the process <br />of applying for a permit to restore the pond elevation. Me would <br />like It to be noted on the permit that the pond be restored to a <br />minimum depth of 3-4'. Mr. Peterson reviewed the pond area with <br />Dave Olfeld of the DNR and his recommendation is 3-4*. <br />Tom Barrett noted that It may be haru to change the depth <br />once It Is approved by the DNR and the City may wish to consider <br />the Impact of a particular elevation on the development of the <br />property. <br />Callahan noted that it was his understanding that It <br />wouldn't matter If you restored the pond to 10* or 2‘ as It would <br />Just spread wider, and not necessarily become deeper. <br />Gerhardson noted that j-4* would cover the entire pond bed. <br />It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Butler, to direct <br />staff to apply for a permit from the DNR to establish the water <br />elevation of the pond at the Orono Sewer Pond Property at a <br />minimum depth of 3’. Ayes 5, nays 0.