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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 9, 1986 <br />#1020 SUB. HENN. REG. PARK DISTRICT continued <br />Diann Goetten - She stated that the building is mainly <br />for the maintenance personnel and storage of smaller <br />equipment and also for restroom facilities. She also <br />noted that Ray Forde, who has a lifetime estate, is in <br />total support of the plan. She noted that the paved <br />parking lot is necessary due to the maintenance involved <br />in repairing the ruts created during rainy weather. <br />. <br />Mary Ann Kienzler, 1200 Old Crystal Bay Rd. - She stated <br />that she was in support of the plan and thought that it <br />was a wonderful place for children to learn. <br />Jack & Kathy Swenson, 3020 North Shore Drive - Jack <br />Swenson stated that he agreed with the Planning <br />Commission's findings regarding the intensification of <br />use and that the park is beautiful as is and saw no need <br />to spend 1.2 million to change. Kathy Swenson stated <br />that currently there is a big problem with boats docking <br />and there is no attempt to control. <br />Marty Jessen agreed that there was a problem with boats <br />and that they intend to utilize the park rangers more to <br />control. <br />JoEllen Hurr, LMCD representative on the Noerenberg Park <br />Committee - She stated that she felt the plan presented <br />was a good one and is within the intent of the Hoppe <br />will. She stated that the Hennepin Park District is a <br />good neighbor and that this is not a zoning issue except <br />for the 0.3% hardcover issue. ' <br />Tim Traff, 2683 North Shore Drive - He stated that he <br />resented the presentation given, is opposed to the plan <br />and it should be left as is. <br />The question was brought up regarding use of tax money <br />for the park. Bob Wicklund stated that tax money has <br />not officially been eliminated, but based on the Hoppe <br />endowment for the park, there is no need or intent to <br />use tax money for this project. <br />Patricia Roberts, 2683 North Shore Drive - She stated <br />that she objected to the proposed usage and the 25,000 <br />annual visitor (mid 19901s) prediction. <br />A resident questioned why the Park District was <br />advertising a garden party in which music and <br />refreshments would be provided when the plan has not <br />been given approval yet and when they are not allowed to <br />serve food at the park. <br />7 <br />