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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 22,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (BIG ISLAND PARK REPORT, Continued) <br /> Jabbour noted he hosted the veterans at the Lafayette Club recently and they are still interested in <br /> knowing what is happening with Big Island Park. Jabbour indicated he has provided an update to the <br /> veterans and that he plans to continue to stay in contact with them. <br /> Renae Clark displayed some pictures of Big Island depicting the restoration projects that have taken <br /> place. The Minnehaha Watershed District have entered into a partnership with Three Rivers Park District <br /> to restore the cruiser's cove area almost immediately where the city park ends and the Three�ivers Park <br /> area begins. The area to be restored is approximately 1,200 feet of shoreline. <br /> John Barton,Three Rivers Park, stated Big Island has been on its radaz for a number of years but due to <br /> limited resources they have not able to address it until last year. The main objective of the restoration is <br /> to protect the wildlife sanctuaries and provide more slope stability. <br /> Gabriel Jabbour stated the continuation of this project will encompass 1,200 feet of lakeshore. The City's <br /> share of lakeshore on Big Island consists of approximately 8,800 feet. The methodology of restoration <br /> has been approved by Three Rivers and the DNR. <br /> Gaffron noted the City's survey depicts approximately 55 or 57 acres for the city park. <br /> Jabbour commented the community at large owes a debt of gratitude to Three Rivers Park District for <br /> their restoration work. <br /> McMillan stated the restoration is very impressive and sets a great example for how to restore bluffs <br /> along lakeshore areas. McMillan, on behalf of the City, thanked the T'hree Rivers Park District for their <br /> work on this project. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMII�NTS—LIZZ LEVANG,REPRESENTATIVE <br /> Levang reported the Planning Commission at its October meeting looked at three applications,two of <br /> which were placed on the City Council's Consent Agenda tonight. One of the applications reviewed was <br /> John Lein's property,who is requesting preliminary plat approval and will be before the City Council <br /> next month. Levang indicated Mr. Lein had expressed some concerns with the park fees and the <br /> dedication of a trail that the Planning Commission felt were beyond their scope. <br /> Levang noted some new forms have been developed by Staff to calculate hardcover and that the Planning <br /> Commission is still learning the new hardcover regulations. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> None <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />