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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 26, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 21 (3. THREE RIVERS PARK – PENNY STEELE, Continued) Steele stated the parks offer a number of different activities and is a wonderful mix of opportunities for people who are interested in various recreational activities. McMillan noted that Eagle Lake Park and Baker Park have done a number of good things to help promote golf among the youth. McMillan noted there have been some issues with parking for the trail and that she appreciates the advertising and dissemination of information that Three Rivers has done concerning the trails. McMillan stated a number of businesses are also seeing an increase in the number of customers due to people using the trail. McMillan commented there are a number of great recreational amenities in this area in addition to Lake Minnetonka that people can take advantage of. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS – JON SCHWINGLER, REPRESENTATIVE Schwingler stated she had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS Frank Masserano, International Ministerial Fellowship, 2477 Shadywood Road, Navarre, stated they are the property located next door to the property being proposed for development by Mr. Johnson and that he would like to enter the following comments into the record: “Having only received a copy of the proposed sketch plan this past Friday, August 23, 2013, and not having been approached or spoken to by any of the developers or my neighbors, Masserano stated he can only comment based on his initial review of the documents. Masserano stated his concerns are as follows: One, the density. The sheer number of units proposed is staggering and that he can only guess they expect a “push back” and will come back with a more accommodating drastic a plan for the City to consider. Masserano stated the number of units being proposed is unrealistic and will have a huge impact on the traffic. Masserano stated he already has trouble getting into and out of their entrance on Shadywood at peak traffic hours. This development will create significant traffic backup and jams on both Shadywood and Shoreline. In addition, the foliage of a somewhat pristine green area with trees would be devastated. If the owners or previous owners of the property just south of the church are a part of the development group, the City Council can look at what they did to that lot, which is clear cut 100 plus year-old trees without notice to anyone. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 09/09/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 08/26/2013 [Page 2 of 21]