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5; I ' K iy L^“V •• August 8, 1991 Mayor Barbara A. Peterson Orono City Councilmembers P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Re: Park Commission Matters Dear Mayor Peterson & Councilmembers: I had hoped to be at the Council meeting scheduled for next Monday, Augu8tl2th, but a recently scheduled business trip prevents my being there. Alex Vongries has agreed to be present on the 12th, but I wanted to give you a written update on several other matters as well. 1.Bike Trail. I am pleased to report that at the Park Commission's request, Hennepin County has agreed to cooperate with the City and to pay a major portion of the cost of a bike/hike trail to extend from Baker Park along the east side of Old Crystal Bay Road tc "'hei Luce Line. The County has indicated that it will alloca^ce $132,000 to this project in addition to the improvements tc be constructed within Baker Park itself. Representatives of Hennepin County Parks and I will appear at your meeting on August 26th to brief you on this project and to request conceptual approval. It is important that the trail be provided for in planning and funding for the new City facilities since the trail can provide an excellent link from the facilities to the rest of the community. 2.Park Planning for the Old Sewer Pond Property. We have now considered the appropriate use of the old sewer pond property at three meetings of the Parks Commission. It is the view of the majority of the Commission that the sewer pond and a portion of the adjacent area should be set aside as a pond, wetland and natural area. A portion of the land owned by the City can be developed if proper planning is provided to protect this extraordinary natural resource. Accordingly, we ask that you take the following two actions: 05-V \ V -V.:.-.W