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� REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, APRIL 13, 1978 Page 5 P4r. Lee Tomlinson,' Park Commission Chairman, reviewed DAYTON PARK PROPERTY the Park Commission minutes of April 4 , 1978, which state: P�r. Bruce Dayton, and his attorney, Mr. Louis B. Oberhauser, appeared before the Commission to discuss Mr. Dayton' s pro�osed donation of a certain parcel of Long Lake lakeshore and approx- imately ten acres to Orono for a public beach and park. Two considerations are fore�ost in the donor' s stipulations regarding the property, namely: 1. Its use as a public facility shall not be limited to persons for any reason related to place of residence, race, or creed. 2. A home now situated at the corner of Old Long Lake Road and East Long Lake Road, which is being given to the Spring Hill Conference � Center, be p�rmitted a variance to Orono zoning ordinances (two-acre minimun) so that a logical property division can be made, giving , the City the maximum land possible for park purposes. The house property would retain approximately 80 , 000 square feet in area. The second house on this property, situated near the lake, would have to be razed. The Park Commission, pending the actual transfer of this property, has not proposed definite plans for it; however, the potential as a lake access, swimming beach, bird sanctuary, picnic grounds and general park has been discussed. Specific planning for the use of the property could be undertaken immediately upon its transfer. Motion by Kelley, seconded , by Berglund, to recommend to the City that this property be aecepted, �ransfe� -�o_ be af�ected as soon as possible, and that i�r. Dayton' s stipulations be considered as acceptable to the Park Commission and the City. Passed unanimously. The property will eventually be deeded by its owner, Mr. Clark Peterson, to the City of Long Lake, with similar purposes intended by the donor. Joint planning and operation of the two properties is a natural and practical possibility. Mr. Dayton - expressed the desire that this park be designated as something other than "Dayton Park. " Council r'ieeting - April 13, 1978 Mr. Tomlinson also stated that the Park Commission recommends the property be accepted. A'Ir. Dayton wants the property to be accessable to all of the public, not just Long Lake and Orono residents. (Continued)