Laserfiche WebLink
� ���� �( <br /> � �C�d �/zo/(.6 <br /> Bill & Laurel MacLachlan <br /> 3565 Sixth Avenue North <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> June 20, 2016 <br /> Ms. Jessica Loftus <br /> City Administrator- City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> iloftus@ci.orono.mn.us <br /> Re:June 20, 2016- Orono Planning Commission Meeting <br /> Dear Jessica: <br /> There are two items on the agenda that my husband and I would like to see addressed during <br /> evenings Planning Commission Meeting. <br /> The first item of concern relates to the change of use for the Susan E Lurton Park. When the <br /> park was originally donated to the City of Orono there were very specific "Restrictive <br /> Covenants" for the Lurton property.The fencing that is being discussed this evening seems <br /> completely contrary to what Mrs. Lurton wanted for this property, which was that "The <br /> property shall be preserved and used only as a natural, passive, environmental park." It is our <br /> understanding that the extended Lurton family has initiated these changes, however, is this <br /> property not owned by the City of Orono? If the Susan E Lurton Park was truly gifted to the City <br /> of Orono, where in the documentation does it allow the Lurton family to designate any change <br /> to how this property is used as opposed to this being a decision that should be made by the <br /> residents of Orono? <br /> • Is there a site survey including delineation of the wetlands? <br /> • What impact studies have been done on the change in use on the environment?The intent of <br /> this property has always been that this land "be preserved and used only as a natural, <br /> passive, environmental park." (Restrictive Covenants- Lurton Property). <br /> • This will have a serious impact on animal "migration/habitat" for deer, coyotes, birds, etc. <br /> • What options have been discussed besides fencing in the whole park right up to the water at <br /> Clausen Lake? <br /> � What set backs have been considered? <br /> � Could this be just the grassy area? <br /> • Fencing the entire park cuts off this park from everyone but dog owners that purchase a <br /> parking permit. The City is currently expanding the parking area to, I believe, 2000 <br /> square feet and is considering expanding it to 3000 square feet. It is our understanding <br /> that the Park Commission does not want this to be exclusively for Orono residents and <br /> envisions selling 2000 parking permits. So that most users will be coming from outside <br />