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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR MAY 26, 1998 <br />Mayor /Council Report - continued <br />Jabbour stated his vision for the land Orono has obtained from Hennepin County is an active park <br />surrounded by a passive park. Flint added that an active park would be a concept similar to <br />Bederwood park. <br />Kelley asked if Minnetrista should be contacted to see if they have any interest in participating <br />in this park as they have residents who would also use the park. Flint thought there were already <br />many players and it may be better to proceed without anyone new. Kelley thought some financial <br />help might be a consideration if there was interest in buying the lot that is for sale. Jabbour <br />added that the asking price of the lot (approximately 3/4 acre) is $79,000. <br />Jabbour asked that Council take action to seek access to the park. All Council members agreed. <br />Silbur agreed, both as a neighbor and Park Commissioner. <br />Flint stated that a motion had been made regarding the approval of the grant application with the <br />condition that satisfactory access is obtained. <br />Jabbour suggested the next step as a public information meeting with the neighbors at the next <br />Council meeting. • <br />Jabbour commented that during the meeting with the Church group, a member of the Mound City <br />Council indicated that Hennepin Parks has a potential desire to take over the Dakota Rail line for <br />a trail. He suggested talking to Spring Park, Mound and Minnetonka Beach about this possibility. <br />Kelley questioned if the corridor should be left for light rail use. Flint confirmed that the rail <br />runs from Wayzata to Hutchinson. <br />Kelley distributed an article from the Sun Sailor showing how events of the past affect the future. <br />Kelley asked for a report on the recent storm from the Police Chief indicating what worked, what <br />didn't work, and what changes would be recommended. He also questioned the location of the <br />civil defense sirens. <br />Jabbour complimented the Public Works Department on their work but was concerned about the <br />number of generators available to handle lift stations. Kelley added his concern that priorities <br />are established with NSP, possibly lift stations need to be considered. In his contacts with NSP, <br />they indicated that the number of houses without power and life threatening situations are how <br />priorities are determined. <br />0 <br />28 <br />