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• MINIITES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARIC COMMISSION MEETING
HELD FEBRDARY 4, 1991
ATTENDANCE 7:10 P.M. -
The Park Commission met on the above date with the following
members present: Chairperson Phil Bradley, Susan Wilson, Jim
Gilbert, and Bruce Kokal. John Gerhardson, Public Works Director
represented the City staff. Absent were: Lester Kelley,
Alexander Vongries and Dick Flint.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Bruce Kokal moved, Phil Bradley seconded, to approve the
minutes of the January 2, 1991 Park Commission. The motion
passed.
AGENDA: -
List of Park Commission Applicants
Bike/Hike Trail - February 2nd Meeting
Jet Ski Ordinance - Long Lake
Bederwood Park
New Business
PARK COMMISSION APPLIGANTS -
Dick Flint, Susan Wilson and Jim Gilbert are up for
reappointment, and Lee Erger has resigned. The City Council will
appoint a replacement for Lee Erger. The list of applicants was
included for the Park Commission's information. The City Council
requested Susan Wi 1 son a 1 so appear f or an interview as some of
them have not met her.
BIRE/HIRE TRAIL -
Susan Wilson, Bruce Kokal and Dick Flint met with John
Gerhardson on February 2 , 1991 to discuss bike trail options
along Old Crystal Bay Road, Willow Drive and County Road 6. They
measured right-of-way and discussed the difficulties involved in
the amount of land needed for a separated trail.
Susan Wilson met with Eric Blanke from Plymouth and Bob Hill
from Minnetonka to acquire information on the costs and
advantages of a separated bike trail. She will report on those
findings in March or April.
John Gerhardson spoke with A1 Yngvie on procuring a
bike/hike easement on the piece of land adjacent to County Road 6
between Willow Drive and Old Crystal Bay Road. Mr. Yngvie denied
the request at this time due to the difficulties of the number of
partners involved and no current plan for development. Mr.
Gerhardson will try once more to explain our desire to have an
easement at this time to move ahead with our trail plans with the
promise we would vacate the easement if we change our trail
plans.
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• MINQTES OF THE RBGIILAR ORONO PARR COMMISSION MEETING
HELD FEBRIIARY 4, 1991
Mr. Gerhardson handed out a pricing on eight foot wide black
topped shoulders for a trail. It was estimated at $28,650.21 per
mile, both sides of the road.
JET SKI ORDINANCE - LONG LARE -
The Park Commission referred to the November 5th minutes
where they approved the jet ski ordinance subject to approval by
Long Lake.
BEDERWOOD PARR -
The Bederwood Ball Park is up for its annual review. The
Park Commission reviewed the guidelines set up for the Bederwood
Ball Park. There was a brief discussion of a couple of problem
areas involving the Ball Park: loudspeakers and a f ood service.
The Park Commi s sion genera 1 1 y f e 1 t the Ba 1 1 Park had been we 1 1
done and was an asset to our Community. A formal review will be
conducted in March with Gary Larson present and the Bederwood
neighborhood will also be invited.
The continuing development of Bederwood Park was then
discussed. The plans involve new playground equipment, a shelter
and skating pond. There was discussion about other Orono Park
needs and how to prioritize these requests. The issue of where
the population concentration centered was also discussed. The
Commission felt that Bederwood was at this point our model park
and we should continue working on our plan there. A vote on
playground equipment and/or future Bederwood Park plans will be
taken next month.
NEW BDSINESS -
Phil Bradley requested an update on our Park Dedication Fee
fund for the next meeting. The Commission is not current on the
accumulated balance.
ADJOIIRNMENT 8:30 P,M.
The regular Park Commission meeting was adjourned at 8 :30
p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, March 4, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.
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