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Orono Park Commission Meeting
August 7, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dick Flint. The following
members were present: Vongries, Kelley, Bradley, Flint, Wiison, Giibert,
Erger, Kokal and Public Works Director, Gerhardsen. The Ju1y minutes were
reviewed. Alex Vongries had some corrections. The minutes were
approved as corrected.
Dick Flint listed items to be covered on the agenda for the evening and
asked for additions. Alex Vongries reported that he had appeared before
the Council on July 23rd to request that Development plans be sent to the
Park Commission just as they are to the Planning Commission.
Community Cvoperation
Jim Gilbert and Les Kelley volunteered to attend the Community
Education meeting on August 13th to help in the coordination of
recreational facilities forOronv.
Bicycle Trail Plans
Dick Flint reported that he and John Gerhardson had met with Tad Jude,
County Commissioner and Pat Murphy, public works director for Hennepin
County concerning any county help we may get on the building of bike
trails. Different options of funds and strategies were discussed. The
separate trail versus an eight foot paved shoulder was also discussed.
Susan Wilson and Dick Flint volunteered to collect data on costs of the
different trails - look at traffic counts - try to prioitize the roads we
want for trails - and bring this to the entire commissivn.
The need for a bike/hike easement on the Fulierton property was again
discussed. Philip Bradley moved that we ask the City to add a bike/hike
easement i nc i uded w i th the ut i 1 i ty easement on Co. Rd. 6 and Co. 1 16. I t
was seconded and passed.
Jim Giibert made a motion that the effect of any motion from the Park
Commission related to Development be communicated by letter to the
Planning Commission, Jeanne Mabusth, the land surveyor, and Developer. It
was seconded and passed.
Orono Parks Report
Alex Vongries gave a current status report on Orono Parks. ( See two
enclosures.) A lenghty discussion followed. It was suggested that the
uniformity and quality of the signage at the parks could be improved. The
eight acres at Casco Circle and its asset to Orono was discussed. It was
requested a copy of the deed listing restrictions on Casco Circle be
circulated. The Bederwood neighborhood requests were discussed. Philip
Bradley and Les Kelley reported on the meeting they attended. It was
su�gested that benches be made available at the skating rinks. It was
qenerally felt that there was room within our existinQ parks to make
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needed improvements. The Commission will look at signage, benches,
shelters, basketbali hoops and playground equipment.
Philip Bradley mentioned the importance of keeping in touch with the
School Board to make sure we provide adequate team sport facilities and
that we also keep trying to satisfy the interest of Orono residents in a
Bike Traii.
John Gerhardson reported on the problems of serving food at Bederwood
and promised to keep the Commission advised. He aiso circulated a draft
regarding objections to the Park Dedication Ordinance. It was decided
this draft would be reviewed by Commission members and discussed at our
next meeting on WednesdaX, Seatember 12.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 pm.
Susan D. W i 1 son
Secretary