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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2012 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 7 (BIG ISLAND PARK REPORT, Continued) Jabbour noted he hosted the veterans at the Lafayette Club recently and they are still interested in knowing what is happening with Big Island Park. Jabbour indicated he has provided an update to the veterans and that he plans to continue to stay in contact with them. Renae Clark displayed some pictures of Big Island depicting the restoration projects that have taken place. The Minnehaha Watershed District have entered into a partnership with Three Rivers Park District to restore the cruiser’s cove area almost immediately where the city park ends and the Three Rivers Park area begins. The area to be restored is approximately 1,200 feet of shoreline. John Barton, Three Rivers Park, stated Big Island has been on its radar for a number of years but due to limited resources they have not able to address it until last year. The main objective of the restoration is to protect the wildlife sanctuaries and provide more slope stability. Gabriel Jabbour stated the continuation of this project will encompass 1,200 feet of lakeshore. The City’s share of lakeshore on Big Island consists of approximately 8,800 feet. The methodology of restoration has been approved by Three Rivers and the DNR. Gaffron noted the City’s survey depicts approximately 55 or 57 acres for the city park. Jabbour commented the community at large owes a debt of gratitude to Three Rivers Park District for their restoration work. McMillan stated the restoration is very impressive and sets a great example for how to restore bluffs along lakeshore areas. McMillan, on behalf of the City, thanked the Three Rivers Park District for their work on this project. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS – LIZZ LEVANG, REPRESENTATIVE Levang reported the Planning Commission at its October meeting looked at three applications, two of which were placed on the City Council’s Consent Agenda tonight. One of the applications reviewed was John Lein’s property, who is requesting preliminary plat approval and will be before the City Council next month. Levang indicated Mr. Lein had expressed some concerns with the park fees and the dedication of a trail that the Planning Commission felt were beyond their scope. Levang noted some new forms have been developed by Staff to calculate hardcover and that the Planning Commission is still learning the new hardcover regulations. PUBLIC COMMENTS None Item #03 - CC Agenda - 11/13/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 10/22/2012 [Page 3 of 7]