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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 24, 2003 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. • <br />*6. #03 -2873 CITY OF ORONO - COMP PLAN AMENDMENT (MUSA) <br />Nygard moved, White seconded, to conditionally approve 2000 -2020 Comprehensive <br />Plan Amendment #1 adding certain properties along Old Long Lake Road to the <br />defined Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) subject to review and comment by <br />the Metropolitan Council, and direct staff to submit the amendment to Metropolitan <br />Council. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORT <br />Murphy had two comments, first, he informed the Council that Mn/DOT would be going <br />before the MCWD, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, to get permits for <br />construction and he hoped that their problems could be resolved, but worried a legal battle <br />could be initiated. Second, while Murphy indicated he understood the purpose of the joint <br />Park Commission/City Council work session, he questioned whether the Council, as a <br />whole, understood or agreed upon what its philosophy about parks is. <br />In his opinion, Sansevere believed that everyone currently had differing opinions on the <br />matter and felt they should all get together to come to a consensus. <br />Mayor Peterson admitted that in the Comprehensive Plan it was presumed that the larger • <br />lots would provide adequate play space for residents, however, today things are changing <br />and that is no longer the case. <br />Gaffron agreed, but added that strides were being made to recognize and adjust this. He <br />indicated that, while a new survey is needed, the latest survey of what residents want in <br />their community indicated that they desired more trails and open spaces. <br />Mayor Peterson questioned how they could perform a new survey. <br />Sansevere suggested it be set up on -line. <br />As the last survey was performed by phone and quite lengthy, McDermott argued that <br />likely citizens would use their caller I.D to avoid the calls today. He suggested they <br />attempt to provide a random selection process so that every Little League supporter doesn't <br />get on line to slant the survey results towards their ends. <br />Nygard further suggested they initiate a three -prong approach, interviewing park users, <br />phone surveys, and/or the web to obtain a cross section of the community. <br />Murphy questioned whether there was a strategic plan for parks in place for the next 5 -10 <br />years. <br />• <br />PAGE 6 of 11 <br />