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V* <br />;V <br />MINUTES OP THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ONAUGUST 6, 1991 <br />ORONO SEWER POND PROPERTY cent. <br />Chairr.an Flint prefers tc see it kept as a natural area, but <br />felt that all the property is not needed tc do sc. Ke felt tha*- <br />if the City develops the property, <br />controls. <br />it tan Pe dene vrit.t stricte« 4-V> <br />Mr. Shardlovj noted that this kind of discussion is why the <br />City needs a comprehensive park plan to look at potential <br />development areas and determine what is needed now and in the <br />future. He feels a more comprehensive study should be done at <br />this time showing schematics for both passive park land and low <br />to higher density development. He noted that he could supply the <br />Council with a quotation by their upcoming Monday meeting for the <br />additional items requested. <br />Mr. Petersen asked if Mr. Shardlcw <br />'DNR in developing this data as the <br />protected DNR waters. <br />ould coordinate with the <br />pond is classified as <br />Chairman Flint asked Mr. Shardlow tc indicate briefly some <br />of the projects he has worked on in the past for the City. <br />Mr. Shardlow noted the following: Comprehensive Management <br />Plan, soning regulations, CMP a.r.endment for the Highway 12 <br />corridor, Navarre area redevelopment, and is currently working on <br />Highway 12 alignment study and shoreland regulations. <br />It was moved by Chairman Flint. seconded by Bradley. that <br />Alex Vongries will present Mr. Shardlow*s proposal to Council, <br />and to ask the Council to approve expenditures of $500-700 for <br />schematic plans Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />(tS) CITY PROPERTY <br />asChairman Flint noted that this issue has not been <br />pressing as the dollar figures are relatively low compared to the <br />sewer pond property. <br />iGerhardson questioned whether they would be interested <br />the property adjacent on Propect Avenue which is currently up for <br />sale for $25,000. He noted that the neighbors have indicated <br />they would like a neighborhood-type ball diamond since the one at <br />Hill School is no longer available. This would mean that it <br />would not meet little league standards. <br />Wilson wanted to know if this proposal is more popular than <br />a tennis court and where did the idea of a ballfield come from. <br />She also felt that if a tennis court were installed, the adjacent <br />property would not be necessary to purchase. <br />Chairman Flint felt a public hearing should be held to get <br />tho neighbors' input. <br />^ ^ ' ■■.