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MINUTES OF THE PIANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MY 1!), 1986 E1020 S[1I3'.iRBAN HENNE'PIN PARK DISTR7rT continued Taylor stated t the wedding use should be addressed as opposed to . ,•e• general public's appreciation and enjoyment of the park. He felt the increased size of parking lot -was to accomodate the weddings. Goetten stated that the committee did address weddings as a use, but the proposed improved parking area was because of the general daily use. Chairman Kelley questioned whether the wedding use, which seems to be rising, would interfere with the general use of the public. Mr. Wicklund stated that the park is not exclusively reserved for a wedding, the public is still able to enjoy the park. Deborah Bartels stated that they project 25,000 visitors per year in 2-3 years in comparison to the present 8,400 annual visitors. Goetten stated that the committee felt that the 25,00.0 visitor estimate was high and would be more in line with 12,000 visitors per ;ear. Plznning Commission r',ajority agreed that the intent of the proposal was a significant intensification and again questioned the intent of the will. Mr. Jensen stated that. the extent of development of gardens is up to the discretion of the Park District ezcep*. for the things specifically prohibited in the W.111. In reference to the north side, he stated that there will be no changes other than a trail and a small • `. gravel parking lot. Jack Swenson, 3020 North �*'hore Drive, stated that he is concerned about opening an access on the north side. Goetten addressed the intent and need for a visitor center being a place for workers and a central location fcr educating the visitors. She noted that they hoped the building would be used during the. winter months also. Duane Brodersen, 3625 North Shore Drive, stated that he felt the wedd'ngs during prime -time would discourage people from the intended use and creates a negative aspect and int, ision. 5