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t�ECEI"iBER 4, 1990
Tt�►��r��ar�ra �ar�. C:ommissi�r� meeting w�� call�d to order at 7:1 C� pm an
��,r�r�r:�r• 4th. The fr�llowing member� wer� present: Le�ter i4eiiey, Jim
���ar�r�t= ui�.t��r•d Flintr Su��n Wilsori, Phii Bra�li�y, Alex�nder Wr�ri�ries, Lee
€�r�c�r�_ �li�. iNor�ks C�irector•, Gehardsan �nd Septic inspectar, Weckman
r.���,�' ;�t t�nd�d.
T��t�1ir��d��; of the Naver��ber 5th meeting wer� �pproved �s m�iled.
Tt� �c�ri�i;� f�or the meetin�:
�3ik.�►OHi�.e trails report
f�l:x�.; for 1991
��ic: Disc.�jssian�
r�t�►�r� 1Neckri�an - flue�tions from the City St�ff
E3��:.�8�i�.e Tr;�ils ReQc�rt
�n�. Flir�t di�c.��{�sed the cvncept of iink.ing the Luc'� Ll(it? Tf•�il to Baker
�dx�_ HE:rU�pin G'a�mty i�s int�re�ted in iinking their p�r�k.s with oth�r
` c��:r��<s�iixir�l fat.iliti��. Uic#. thvught � ietter ta the Sup�rinten�lant af the
�1��r�nar•�f�rn�•�'�r�`:;•�mi�h}y��.'��hs►:vr2�rc'�nfrc,�
�.�'a��ir� wa�; mad� t� write to Uoug Bryant, C�irectc�r of the Hennepin
�'��a�y �rx��:.�, ko expr�E�JJ th�e C�ranv Park Commis�sian's interest in �ur�uin�
r.s�ei�.�ihi�:.� tr�r�il r�nn��ting Ba�:er F�3rk and the Luce Line. The mqtian was
�u�ral�! r�rid pas 1ed.
�'ir�rdsl f��a�� i���1
9N'� ��id iu�k. at �:��pit�� expenditures for our existing parks. P�rticularly
��n� �#a��li:�lt�m�n� uf� tennis rvurts and playground equipment.
�� :=��1�1 �:ar�tinu� t� rnave ah�ad with vur G:ommunity Education
�'����•�ara�t irar�_ ,)rahr� ta�r�har�a►n handed out � m�p of the C�rano SchQ�l
�k�s��r•��:# t.� aid in �ur Cammunity �fforts.
'�� ���alr1 �.�►�p �►r��our•��in� new development� t4 include recre�tional
:�'�d�a i1�f' �'1�1�.�lr11k�.E► tr�il iand dedication. it i� im�artant that w� get the
a ��,��� �� :�ll subdivision pian�s.
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`��: ��t��1�3 �rt�rk. �n upgrading our overail P�rk: Pian
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`�'� �`�''�'r;'� �'��'`�r" '��i��f3�:lt�� f C)�" C+t.1i'" j��f'�;.�. A��S�' t��)f�f�C'1�{� 5td]�� St3�1ii"i I i ;3 j�C'G�JG�z�ci�
d�� o��r��g�r_:te rr���►tinr� an signage �nd it wi3i al�� inciude vther iow cc�st
" i����r�r�or�rn�nt suqgestions.
��r�:. f lirs� �rill r�port tv the C.auncil every few months in 199 i with � F�ark
�:��r��rr�is��itar� ftepc�rt to �.eep them abreast of our plans.
lF��lir� t�iz�t:i�ssi�ns
y���� �iiita�r•� {�uc�q��►t��1 qui�ielines be set fc�r public discussion�s such ��
t��s� fr�r�r��►� f��r �re�entatian�; �nd rebuttais. It was �greed that public
ib�d� �r���id t�� r�t tt�� beginning of the meeting. Five minutes would be
<�➢�u�r�i E�r p�r�n►ri �nc1 tw� minutes fvr a rebuttal. The quideline�s wauid
� r�rrKx�c��c1 rj� th� beginr�ing af the meeting and the public w�uld addre�s�
��� C:cxrrrrii�;�ion �thraugh the Chairman)on1y.
���tis��� f�ram the City Staff- Steve Weckm�n
���r�� �o�xs a brief di��.u�sion �f the aitern�ti�es of ways ta prvcure l�n�s
i��ar• �rg•k: r��sons.
���.. 9r���.�a�'{� ira r1i��:u��inq aur ten year oid P�rk Pian �ugg�sted th�t
:�����t�i �r�iar� �t the University af Plinne�ot� dv pr�jects such a� Rark
�'ld�� r��ori�►iar��_ H� will look into the pos�ibility af this being done for
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�:�rfl���r���i�n fc�r L�►� Erger upan his retirement from the Gommissivn
��a�r�� w;n.� r� rr�utinn m�d� to commend Lee Erger for his lengthy service �n
���: �°:�� �"urr�rnis�ir�n ar�d to thank. him for his pubiic service. {t w�s moved
s��rx�cl�d anc! passed.
�� ���r �r�� �orr�e tt�ouqht:� �n the P�rk Commission with the memb�r�
�•��rst. H� :�;�ir1 tt�� intfr�sity �f the Cvmmission had been up and down
��• #�� y+�;n•:��, ��n�t h� thaught the current group was gvad and �ery �ctive.
� ���rrerrd�r�t�t1 th�t C�rar�o i�s a unique cvmmunity with a fair amount of
�a�����`�r�.� :xi�J a��n ��acF with gaod naturai recreational faciiities. it is
m�� �a t�i��� d�n�;ity cummunity with tight neighb4rhaods. He felt the only
���r�� ��i r�Nic�ht t�e tenni� cvurts. He was sur�rised at the shartage of
�fl���i��y i�i�lrl� fr�r the yautt� prraqrams and thin�.s the coordination with
:�::�r��rrt��ity Educ�tion is �� gaad forward movement. He recommended that
� �?�� �.�+ �t� inten�ity th�t curr�ntly exists and keep continuity on the
a��r�s�rai�;:��i�x� whiie �stili wc�rking in fresh blood.
T�a� ra�xt rri��ting i� scheduied far Monday. January 7
Tta� rr����ir�,y w;�s �djc�urned at 8:55 pm
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MINiTTES OF THE REGOLAR ORONO PARR COMMISSION MEETING
HELD DECEMBER 4, 1990
A discussion followed on the merits of a separated trail
versus an 8 foot wide shoulder on both sides of the road as a
trai 1. John Gerhardson wi 1 1 bring estimated costs on an 8 foot
wide shoulder trail to the next meeting. Susan Wilson will talk
to other communities on the merits of a separated versus
connected bike/hike trail.
The Park Commission wi 11 meet on Saturday, February 2nd at
the Middle School at 1 : 00 p.m. to check right-of-way widths on
Old Crystal Bay Road.
INFORMATION REGARDING INTERN FOR PARR PLAN -
Steve Weckman provided information to the Commission on the
University of Minnesota providing students to help in a revision
of our ten year Park Plan. We will fill out the application and
John Gerhardson will talk to the University of Minnesota and
check references on the quality of help from other such projects.
SDBDIVISION REVIEW -
The Commission reviewed two subdivisions in terms of
procuring easements or receiving Park Dedication Funds. For both
Subdivision #1615 and #1617 we requested Park Dedication Funds.
NEW BUSINESS -
John Gerhardson suggested that Chairman, Richard Flint go to
the Council in the next month or so to bring Park Commission
recommendations on Sandy Beach restrictions for Summer of 1991.
Mr. Flint agreed.
ADJODRNMENT 9:30 P.M.
The regular Park Commission meeting was adjourned at 9 :30
p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, February 4, 1991 at 7 :00
p.m.
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