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01-18-2022 Planning Commission Packet
SWAT � Agenda Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday,January 18,2022, 6:00 P.M. l' �` Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 ��KESHO�� 952-249-4600/www.ci.orono.mn.us Audience Members: Memos regarding each of the Agenda items are available on the City website (www.ci.orono.mn.us) in Agendas Minutes & Videos and in the Public Packet—located in the lobby near the entrance. Applicants will be asked to move to the lectern to answer questions after staff presents the application. The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. If action is taken on any items on this agenda,they will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council meeting. A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance of a Planning Commission meeting to hear comments made, though no action or deliberation of the Council will occur. Council Representative: Matt Johnson Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: November 15, 2021 Public Hearings: 1. LA21-000071 Paul Tauton, 3600 Ivy Place, Conditional Use Permit. (Staff: Laura Oakden) 2. LA21-000077 PKA Architecture o/b/o Long Lake Rowing Crew and the City of Orono, 455 East Long Lake Road (Summit Beach Park), Conditional Use Permit and Text Amendment. (Staff: Melanie Curtis) 3. LA21-000074 Text Amendment, Park Dedication. (Staff: Jeremy Barnhart) Other Business: Adjourn Planning Commission Liaison to Monday, February 14, 2022 City Council meeting: Matt Gettman Sign up for email notifications at www.ci.orono.mn.us—follow links for Stay Connected & Email Notification MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,November 15,2021 6:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Scott Kirchner,Commissioners Chris Bollis,Dennis Libby,Mark McCutcheon,and Jon Ressler; Commissioners Bob Erickson and Matt Gettman were absent.Representing Staff were Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner Melanie Curtis,and City Planner Laura Oakden. Chair Kirchner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Libby moved,Bollis seconded,to approve the Agenda.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20,2021 (CORRECTED)AND OCTOBER 18,2021 Ressler moved,McCutcheon seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning Commission meeting of September 20,2021 (corrected)and October 18,2021.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. LA21-000069 HOXIE HOMES& REMODELING,LLC—JEFF HOME,4635 TONKAVIEW LANE,VARIANCES. Alena and Luke Severson,Applicants,were present. Staff presented a summary packet of information. City Planner Curtis stated the request is to expand the non-conforming home within the front yard setback.The home is situated almost entirely within the 35 foot front yard setback area and the front of the home encroaches 2 feet into the City's road right-of-way and the existing roof encroaches further.The Applicant has proposed an addition to the rear of the home, to add an attached garage,and a second floor.The Applicant has identified the existing condition as a practical difficulty supporting the requested variance.Additionally,they have provided supporting documentation and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Staff agrees there is difficulty inherent to the existing location of the home in reference to the property line.Any expansion of the majority of the home would require front yard setback variances. However,considering the scope of the project,the Applicant has alternatives for expansions which do not further encroach toward the front property line. Planning Staff recommends denial as proposed and suggests the Applicant redesign the project to receive a minimum of a 10-foot setback from the front property line for the second story. The Commissioners asked clarifying questions on setbacks,boundary lines,right-of-way,and a retaining wall. Alena Severson,Applicant,noted the family has lived there for 12 years,have 3 children,and the home is a 2 bedroom 1 bath house.They did not know about the property boundary coming through the house until they began the process.The Applicants would like to keep a smaller footprint while connecting a garage to the home. Architect Mike Eckert, 1039 Nebraska Ave. W., St.Paul, stated they are trying to add a second floor to add bedrooms and a bonus room,as well as expand the living space on the first floor.He noted the home Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,November 15,2021 6:00 o'clock p.m. is not within the setback so almost anything they add does not comply with the ordinance. In order to mediate that they are setting it back so the eaves and the second level do not cross the property line. Ms. Severson noted if they went 10 feet they would not be able to fit the bedrooms. McCutcheon asked if the Applicant considered adding on to the south where there is more yard-space. Ms. Severson noted they are trying to maintain the same footprint because of the detached garage and the house is really finished on the back, and there are mature oak trees they do not want to tear down. Mr.Eckert noted they are trying to put the garage in a similar area as the detached garage, so it did not make sense to come in from the south in this design. McCutcheon is sensitive to the fact that the Applicant purchased the property because of its beauty, do not want to tear down trees, and are maintaining the existing footprint. Chair Kirchner opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Chair Kirchner closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Chair Kirchner does not have a problem with what is shown in lavender on screen and trying to connect the home,he does struggle with the second story resulting in a zero lot line setback,as well as some of the existing encroachments. Bollis thinks the lavender makes sense but he thinks the second story makes sense,as well.They are not building directly up and are doing a good job to make the situation better.He does not think the second story is egregious in any way. McCutcheon agrees with Bollis,the footprint is already there.He asked if they want to say"don't reinvest in your property because it's already in a situation that isn't ideal for the City."It is what it is and the City will not force them to tear it down.He noted if they were trying to ask for more and go outside the footprint that would be a hard no,but he can support this variance. Ressler stated this one is more difficult and he is trying to relate to some of the others they have looked at such as a boathouse.The Commission is allowing people to maintain things that are encroaching but they draw a pretty hard line when those things are zero or over the line such as this one.He said it makes it more difficult to fix if the City allows an addition to it.Ressler does not think they need to have the house relocated but also does not think they would be making it any easier by adding structure within the 35 foot setback and worsening an already bad situation. He wants to make something work. Libby appreciates that they have tried to utilize a cantilever effect to gain some additional bedrooms and space.However it exacerbates an existing problem as it increases the encroachment. He agrees with Staff somewhat in that practical difficulty is hard to establish;he would tend to favor this as what the Applicant is asking for seems to be the only solution to the dilemma of the housing need for their family.Libby would tend to be in favor of granting the variance. Ressler noted there could be buildable areas,noting they would lose a lot of backyard but that is where the house is supposed to be under City guidelines. He does not know if that is practical difficulty. Page 2 of 4 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,November 15,2021 6:00 o'clock p.m. Bollis moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA21-000069,4635 Tonkaview Lane Variances as submitted and for the Applicant to work with Staff to come to an agreement regarding the retaining wall.VOTE: Ayes: 3 (McCutcheon,Libby,Bollis),Nays 2(Ressler,Kirchner). 2. LA21-000070 THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL—TERRIE DEBAKER,3447 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SERVICE STRUCTURE FOR A LIFT STATION AND A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A GATE AT THE ENTRANCE. John Chlebek of the Met Council,Applicant,was present. Staff presented a summary packet of information. City Planner Oakden stated the gate will be turned into the fencing standards and the Applicant is no longer requesting that variance,therefore it is just a conditional use permit(CUP)tonight.Planning Staff is recommending approval.Met Council is proposing a new building to serve an existing sewer utility lift station.The engineer reviewed the project and provided comments on drainage which will be worked out with the building permit and noted consideration for landscaping and screening between the facilities and neighboring properties. John Chlebek,Met Council Environmental Services, 13951 Davy Court,Rosemount,noted the structures are deteriorating,pumps and processes need to be replaced,there are reliability issues,no backup power in case of an outage, and the lift station is a critical facility for transported wastewater for that area. Chair Kirchner opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Chair Kirchner closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Chair Kirchner would like to see some consideration on blocking for neighbors. Ressler noted they have a problem with utilities in the right-of-way and are trying to get things out of the right-of-way which this does. It also tucks things away in an area where it is not as visible. Ressler moved,Bollis seconded,to approve LA21-000070,Crystal Bay Road,Conditional Use Permit as applied.VOTE: Ayes: 5,Nays 0. 3. LA21-000066 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT: SECTION 78-72 LOTS OF RECORD Staff presented a summary packet of information. City Planner Curtis said the City is proposing a text amendment which would remove the 25%hardcover limitation applied to development and redevelopment of lots of record within Tiers 2-5. In 1992,when the City codified the original Shoreland Overlay District regulations using the DNR draft ordinance,they were allowed to take a departure from the standard 25%hardcover limitation by maintaining our already established graduated zones of increasing percentages based on the distance from the OHWL.At that time,the City was applying 4 zones of hardcover limitation: 0'—75' setback from the OHWL no hardcover was permitted(except for the DNR-approved exceptions);within the zone between 75' and 250' from the OHWL,a maximum of 25%of that area was permitted to be hardcover;between 250' and 500' from the OHWL,30%of that area was permitted to be hardcover; and between 500' to 1000' from the OHWL,a maximum of 35%of that area was permitted to be hardcover. In 2012,the City's hardcover regulations were restructured after Page 3 of 4 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,November 15,2021 6:00 o'clock p.m. a study to simplify the regulations for homeowner use and the City assigned each property to a Tier based on their setback distance from the OHWL. The Code currently requires that development of any non- conforming size property requiring variances would also be subject to lot width and/or area variances depending on the lot size. She noted the Planning Commission has seen instances for lot-width or lot-area variances on an existing lot to put on a deck and it does create a difficulty for property owners.Ms. Curtis noted Staff is proposing this amendment and she walked the Commissioners through text and language changes. Chair Kirchner opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Chair Kirchner closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Ressler moved,McCutcheon seconded,to approve LA21-000066 Zoning Text Amendment: Section 78-72 Lots of Record.VOTE: Ayes: 5,Nays 0. OTHER BUSINESS—Update on October 18,2021 City Council Meeting Barnhart updated the Commissioners on actions from the City Council,noting a table on the animal units, and approval of an ordinance to remove solar restrictions on roofs. ADJOURNMENT Libby moved,Bollis seconded,to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. The Orono Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: Scott Kirchner, Chair Page 4 of 4 Date Application Received: 11/3/2021 O�T Date Application Considered as Complete:12/3/2021 . VO 60-Day Review Period Expires: 02/1/2022 To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members yet �� Adam Edwards, City Administrator �'FESHOQ`� From: Laura Oakden, Planner Date: January 18, 2022 Subject: LA21-000071, Paul Tauton,3600 Ivy Place, Conditional Use Permit Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for a permanent dock. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background The applicant wishes to install a permanent dock. Because of the permanent nature of the dock structure within the floodway, a conditional use permit (CUP) is required. The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District(LMCD) regulates docks on the Lake. Applicable Regulations: CUP (Section 78-1117) Floodway means the bed of a wetland or lake and the channel of a watercourse and those portions of the adjoining floodplain which are reasonably required to carry or store the regional flood discharge. Permanent docks may be allowed as a conditional use within the floodway following the standards and procedures set forth in City Code Section 78-1148 and further subject to the standards set forth in Code Section 78-1119. The LMCD has not yet issued the permit; however,the proposed dock will extend approximately 70 feet from the shore. The LMCD noted some layout changes may be required depending on the depth of the lake, but suggested a permanent dock could meet all LMCD standards for the parcel. Conditional Use Permit(Sections 78-916&78-1119) The Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may grant a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) as the use permit was applied for or in modified form. On the basis of the application and the evidence submitted,the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan; Docks are anticipated accessory uses on lakeshore residential properties.This criterion is met. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; Docks are listed as allowed accessory uses in residential zoning districts.This criterion is met. 3) Adequately served by police,fire, roads, and stormwater management.This criterion is met. • 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; Not applicable. FILE#LA21-000071 18 January 2022 Page 2 of 4 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; The 41110 permanent dock is not expected to generate any demand for public services.This criterion is met. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; There are other seasonal and permanent docks in the area,there is no proposed change of use.This criterion is met. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; No change is proposed in the Comprehensive Plan.This criterion is met. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; There are other seasonal and permanent docks in the general area,there is no proposed change of use.This criterion is met. 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The proposed permanent dock is not expected to impair property values or impact permitted uses in the area.This criterion is met. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; Screening is not necessary for this improvement which is common along the lakeshore.This criterion is met. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise,glare,vibration, odors,fumes, dust, electrical interference,general unsightliness, or other means;This criterion is met. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties,traffic congestion,or unsafe access; This residential dock on a single family property is not expected to generate excessive traffic or be an inconvenience to adjoining properties.This criterion is met. 13) Designed to take into account the natural,scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; By the nature of the dock it will project from the shore into the lake as permitted by the LMCD.This criterion is met. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts;The applicant will be informed of this requirement;and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety,or general welfare.This criterion is met. Additional standards for floodway conditional uses (Sec. 78-1119). A conditional use must not cause any increase in the stage of the one percent chance or regional flood or cause an increase in flood damages in the reach or reaches affected. Accessory structures.Accessory structures,as identified in section 78-1118(1), may be permitted, provided that: (1) Structures are not intended for human habitation; (2) Structures will have a low flood damage potential; • FILE#LA21-000071 18 January 2022 Page 3 of 4 • (3) Structures will be constructed an placed so as to offer a minimal obstruction to the flow of flood waters; (4) Service utilities, such as electrical and heating equipment,within these structures must be elevated to or above the regulatory flood protection elevation or properly floodproofed; (5) Structures must be elevated on fill or structurally dry floodproofed in accordance with the FP1 or FP2 floodproofing classifications in the state building code.All floodproofed structures must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement and designed to equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls. (6) As an alternative, an accessory structure may be internally/wet floodproofed to the FP3 or FP4 floodproofing classifications in the state building code, provided the accessory structure constitutes a minimal investment and does not exceed 576 square feet in size. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or meet or exceed the following criteria: a. To allow for the equalization of hydrostatic pressure,there must be a minimum of two"automatic" openings in the outside walls of the structure,with a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding; and b. There must be openings on at least two sides of the structure and the bottom of all openings must be no higher than one foot above the lowest adjacent grade to • the structure. Using human intervention to open a garage door prior to flooding will not satisfy this requirement for automatic openings. (d) Structural works for flood control that will change the course,current or cross section of protected wetlands or public waters are subject to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 103G.245. (e) A levee, dike or floodwall constructed in the floodway must not cause an increase to the one percent chance or regional flood.The technical analysis must assume equal conveyance or storage loss on both sides of a stream. (f) Floodway developments must not adversely affect the hydraulic capacity of the channel and adjoining floodplain of any tributary watercourse or drainage system. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Conditional Use Permit Analysis Orono's concurrent jurisdiction over permanent docks is via the City's floodplain regulations. A dock meets the standards outlined in Section 78-1118(1)for accessory structures. . There are no specific Building Code construction standards for docks. The City will require that a zoning permit be issued to document the existence and construction of the permanent dock and action of this CUP. • FILE#LA21-000071 18 January 2022 Page 4 of 4 Permanent docks (i.e.those docks with permanent pilings which cannot be removed without IP heavy equipment) sometimes result in requests by property owners for winter de-icing,to avoid ice damage.The LMCVD regulates winter de-icing. The proposed dock will be located in a fairly well protected area, so the potential for ice damage or the need for de-icing is relatively minimal. There appear to be other permanent docks in the area, and the city has received no documented problems or issues. Another potential concern would be whether the work is in a sensitive habitat or spawning area, and whether the permanent dock might affect navigation or winter vehicular traffic on the lake. The LMCD is request additional information regarding the lake depth within the surrounding areas of the proposed permanent dock. LMCD will review the location to ensure the waterway is navigable in the lagoon area. The LMCD had commented that the dock shape and proposed location may change to ensure lake accessibility. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the CUP, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested CUP? • 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for construction of the proposed permanent dock subject to the following conditions: 1. The dock may be allowed as long as it continues to be permitted by the LMCD and DNR and is in conformity with the rules and regulations of those agencies; and 2. The dock is not to be used for commercial purposes or rented. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Survey and Aerial Images Exhibit C. Dock Plans Exhibit D. Property Owners List and Map • Letter View Exhibit A LA21-000071 Land Use Application Summary •plication Date: 11/02/2021 Address: 3600 Ivy PL Orono, MN 55391 Parcel Number: 2011723420038 Land Use Number: LA21-000071 Application Submitted By: Owner: Name: PAUL J TAUNTON Address: 9980 DEERBROOK DR CHANHASSEN MN 55317 Applicant: Name: Paul Tauton Company: Address: ptaunton@impactgroup.us Contact Information: Associated Contact: Wendie Seamans info@dockandlift.com Associated Contact: • Associated Contact: Associated Contact: Project Description: perm. dock Land Use Application Type: Amendmend Application Appeal of Admin Decision Concept Application Conditional Use Permit El Site Plan Application ❑ Subdivision Application 0 Subdivision Exception ❑ Vacation Application 0 Variance Application ❑ Applicant Signature: • file:///ci.orono.mn.us/...20thru/LA21-000071%20(3600%20Ivy%20Place)%20CUP/Land%20Use%20Application%20Summary%20(12).htm[1/12/2022 1:15:27 PM] PROPOSED DOCK LOCATION EXHIBIT Lot 2, Block 1, IVY PLACE SECOND AMMON City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota • \ . ..1.1\\\NNN \ \ \ V \ \ pp• • i /\ \\ pp \\9 ,p // \ \• \ \ jt.��� `��� `0 •� t /t" // V I� 16• \- f, \ \ ' •�•`. `` �` / �• \ opis.Yt •/ \ \\ pp \ 1 / / \\-i•<,.... \,5\\ pppp \ss / �' ) 1s /' . 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HOMESTEAD: Non-Homestead Hennepin County shall not be liable for any MARKET VALUE: $1,073,000 damage,injury or loss resulting from this data. TAX TOTAL: $12,657.28 COPYRIGHT HENNEPIN ASSESSED 2021, PAYABLE 2022 COUNTY 2021 • PROPERTY TYPE:Vacant Land-Residential HOMESTEAD: Non-Homestead MARKET VALUE: $1,910,000 (---- 1-kk-1-- 1,LI .r*R \NL .'3( CO \V 4-—1 L P6±... 012 ON L Exhibit C L-A21-000071 T ' f Ftle \ikpgy 20- —55 n be -1t c - 0: " 4._.-..` 4ceDg(Q.04 it,00 / tOrl.i'l-4- 15-1-—4-0'...- .a-. .. rFf 1.41064.iO 1 i. 'I r.... . ma, ---- ` E -, , ;, ''', , 'MIM :. .. ,. ..._ 2°'X8' x e'f"eoss "to 2MOc is ' . L , r ._ ...6 7 r J _ • �nRJ r btu ' ,OD IT-1 r J ( F" C er3K1 o 0 eR).,,.., „ --.-Ed-__— . --r 1 ot , ' (: „IT' ( :',' fi)/::: 1'4_, r„ -ict,'',.1 ...N> i' :'),I•A (f. 1 '11 pf\I l J l ,_ J l l .. .___l.__ ..._.__A_..__..4-.-.>.. .l- J.____a J .. 4 1. y_ ,1,�9 --r^ -', r_ ..rie.""*�,'5/ ...?r..._�.• ..- _.. --. _.. i.-__... .--r._-.. 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From:Jeff Danberry [mailto:jeffdanberry@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,January 14, 2022 8:16 PM To:Jeremy Barnhart<jbarnhart@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Re: 3600 Ivy Place Dock Permit Thank you for your response. It was hard to determine the correct response but myself(3545 Ivy) and Rusty have docks to the south of 3600 and it appears this new dock would cut us off from Carmens Bay? Jeff • On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 3:36 PM <jbarnhart@ci.orono.mn.us>wrote: tz-oNa CITY OF ORONO _ S rc i Addrp>s: Mn,i ng Add,mr, 'rt'ephorir.t9S21 249 4600 ,2750 Kerrey Parkwa PO Hort 64 FAN. (95 1241?4{1 'i 4s/N, Orono,MN 55350 Cru Hay.MN 55313 l ItWeA ci oronm o, n ur. 3600 Ivy PL Hello Mr. Danberry: I received your complaint for the property at 3600 Ivy Place. It is not clear what is the nature of your concern. Please let me know what the issue is, and I will check on it for you. Thank you. Sincerely, 77 -2, • Jeremy Barnhart Community Development Director • Jeff Danberry Danberry Building Corp&Excelsior Design Group 5413 Manitou Road Tonka Bay,MN 55331 cell: 612-250-7100 jeffdanberry@gmail.com www.buildwithedg.com . • Date Application Received: 12/15/2021 Date Application Considered as Complete:01/03/2022OAT 60-Day Review Period Expires: 03/04/2022 • To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator F� �G� 4kESHO'- From: Melanie Curtis, Planner 111GO Date: 18 January 2022 Subject: #LA21-000077, PKA Architecture o/b/o Long Lake Rowing Crew, 455 East Long Lake Rd—Summit Beach Park Zoning Text Amendment; Conditional Use Permit; Hardcover Variance Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a Text Amendment to permit a new conditional use in the LR-1A district; a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new facility for Long Lake Rowing Crew training and equipment storage on the property; and a hardcover variance. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the text amendment allowing for a rowing club as a conditional use. Staff further recommends approval of the Conditional Use permit with conditions as outlined on page 7. • Background In the fall of 2019,the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC)approached the City about the prospect of partnering to construct a boathouse at Orono's Summit Beach Park. The Park Commission considered the proposal at two meetings November 2019 (packet and minutes attached as Exhibits M & N) and March 2020(packet and minutes attached as Exhibits 0 & P). In July 2020,the City Council reviewed the LLRC's request(packet and minutes attached as Exhibits Q& R). No formal action was taken by the Council. Rather,the purpose of the meeting was to allow the applicant to introduce the proposal and to receive input from residents. Individual Council members provided their initial thoughts and guidance to the club and to the community. Comments centered on the benefits of private public partnerships for our parks and the need for there to be balance (between the size of any facility and nature of the park) and the need to maintain dialog moving forward. Request Summary Rowing clubs are not a specific listed use in the Zoning Code,though the Council could find them similar to golf courses, country clubs,tennis clubs,which are conditional uses in the residential districts. Summit Beach Park is located within the LR-1A zoning district; publicly owned parks are permitted uses within this district. With this application the LLRC is requesting consideration of an amendment to add "rowing clubs" as an allowed conditional use within the LR-1A zoning district.Additionally, if amenable to the proposed text amendment,the LLRC requests approval of a conditional use permit (CUP)for the rowing club. Contingent upon formalization of a public-private partnership agreement with the City,the applicant requests CUP approval to construct the Long Lake Community Rowing Center on the property.There are hardcover improvements proposed within the 75-foot setback which require variances. FILE#LA21-000077 18 Jan 2022 Page 2 of 7 • This is detailed within this report. The Planning Commission should review and provide direction on the proposed text amendment,the use and CUP, and the hardcover variance. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-305—Setbacks: The proposal conforms to the required setbacks for principal buildings within the LR-1A district. LR-1A Required Existing Proposed Rear (south lot line) 50' NA 160' Side Street 30' NA 50' West Side 30' NA 148' Lakeshore 75'for sewered lots NA 75' Average Lakeshore Setback is based on the principal building located on the Average Lakeshore property directly west at 1010 Old Long Lake Rd which is situated approximately 50-feet from the ordinary high water level of Long Lake. The LLRC's proposal meets this requirement. Section 78-1403—Structural Building Coverage: Structural coverage limitations do not apply as the property exceeds 2.0 acres (Cite:Section 78-1403). Section 78-1680 and 78-1700—Hardcover Calculations: The hardcover calculation summary is found on Page 1 of Exhibit E—Proposed Plans.The parking lot improvements and building are shown outside the 75-foot setback. • Stormwater Total Area in Existing Overlay District Zone Allowed Hardcover Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier 48,298 s.f. 11,409 s.f. 19,885 s.f. Tier 1 193,192 s.f. (25%) (6%) (10.3%) Applicable Regulations: Hardcover Variance (Section 78-1608) The total site hardcover proposed is below the maximum permitted, however there are two areas of improvements within the 75-foot lake setback.The applicant is proposing a reinforced surface on the lake side of the building at the entrance to the boat storage area. Approximately 330 square feet of this permeable aggregate surface is within the 75-foot setback.The purpose for this surfacing is to facilitate water infiltration and to allow for a cleaner, more stable surface for boat washing and pedestrian traffic moving equipment in and out of the boathouse. Page 2 of the Landscape plan (attached as Exhibit D) details the materials and cross-section illustrating the pervious nature of the product. Additionally, a concrete surface is proposed for the lake access path.According to Section 78-1282, a 4-foot wide stairway is permitted for access to the lake.The applicant has proposed to grade in a 4-foot wide, concrete path in lieu of stairs as they believe it is more conducive to traversing the slope while carrying the equipment to and from the docks than a permitted stairway. Both areas are defined as hardcover, neither permissible as proposed. A permitted alternative for the concrete path to the lake would be to include some stairs to break up the sidewalk so the improvement can be permitted under Section 78-1282.To FILE#LA21-000077 18 Jan 2022 Page 3 of 7 address the proposed aggregate area on the lakeside of the building,the applicant could move the building south (away from the lake) enough to allow this area to be completely outside the 75-foot setback. Any deviation from the hardcover limitations will establish precedent for future requests. Site Plan Review The applicant is proposing a one and a half story building with an 85.7'x 66'footprint.The lower level is 5,656 square feet and the second level is 2,010 square feet; resulting in 7,666 total square feet. Approximately 75%of the lower level will function as storage for the boats; a conference room, club restrooms and a public restroom will make up the remainder of the space.The second story is made up primarily of a workout area with a small office and lounge. The design of the second level of the building with somewhat of a half story does appear to reduce the mass of the building when viewed from East Long Lake Road. The applicant has provided an exterior lighting plan (Exhibit H); all lighting is shown to be down directed or shielded.They are proposing to plant 7 white pine trees and 6 balsam fir trees to screen the building from East Long Lake Road. The plans show an identification sign on the building near the main entrance which is approximately 6 square feet in area which is the maximum wall sign size permitted in the residential districts. No other signage is proposed. A number of public improvements will be provided. At the City's request, in addition to parking lot improvements,the applicant has provided a public restroom.They are also showing a public picnic table area, docks, and a designated space for public boat storage racks.A covered deck area on the lakeside of the building is also accessible to the public.The public boat storage and other proposed public • improvements should be discussed, however the finalization of the public improvement details will be reviewed by the Park Commission at a later date. During the Park Commission and City Council feedback sessions,the applicant was encouraged to reduce the size of the building which was originally proposed to be 80'x 50'.The current proposal has a footprint which is approximately 1,600 square feet larger than originally proposed. Text Amendment The applicant's proposed language change is minimal and specific to their desired use (Exhibit J).The applicant proposes to add "Rowing Clubs"to the list of allowed conditional uses within the LR-1A district and are suggesting the following conditions: 1. The use must be not for profit, and 2. The use will be conducted on city-owned property via a lease. It may be appropriate to include additional conditions within the Code or the Council may add reasonable conditions as applicable.The specificity of the language proposed will limit opportunities for additional rowing clubs,especially on private land. Governing Regulation:Variance(Section 78-123) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health,safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal • provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend FILE#LA21-000077 18 Jan 2022 Page 4 of 7 approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ip Orono Zoning Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. §216C.06, subd. 14, when in harmony with this chapter. The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2)variances shall only be permitted when: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance.The proposed hardcover variances are not in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance.The project can be modified to conform to the hardcover regulations.This criterion is not met. 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan.The variances for hardcover within the 75-foot lake setback is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.This criterion is not met. 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; The variance requests to allow the hardcover within the lake setback are unreasonable and is not supported by the practical difficulties. b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner;The City is the landowner in this case and the City did not create the configuration, or topography of the property.The uniqueness of the applicant's proposed use of the property are not difficulties which support granting of variances to place hardcover within the lake setback;andill c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variances requested for hardcover improvements will be contrary to the natural qualities of the park and will alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Additionally City Code 78-123 provides additional parameters within which a variance may be granted as follows: 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06,subd. 17,when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78.This condition is not applicable. 6. The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. Hardcover placed within the lake setback beyond that which is already permitted by Code is not an allowed use within the Shoreland Overlay District. 7. The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two- family dwelling.This condition is not applicable. 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.The conditions of the property are not particular to this specific property within this immediate neighborhood. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. The conditions of the property are similar around the lake and the hardcover restrictions apply to the other properties in the immediate LR-1A neighborhood and on Long Lake. . FILE#LA21-000077 18 Jan 2022 Page 5 of 7 • 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.The applicant indicates that granting the hardcover variances are necessary for their proposed use of the property. However the applicant does not have a specific property right as it is owned by the City.The variances would serve as a convenience to the applicant. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting the hardcover variances to permit hardcover within the lake setback is not likely to impair health,safety, and comfort of the public. However granting the variances in this circumstance is contrary to the intent of the zoning chapter. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Practical difficulties have not been met to justify supporting the requested variances.The granting of the variances would serve as a convenience. This criterion is not met. The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances.Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Applicable Regulation: Conditional Use Permit(Section 78-916) The following CUP analysis assumes approval of the proposed text amendment to include a "rowing club" as a permitted conditional use. • The Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may grant a CUP as the use permit was applied for or in modified form. On the basis of the application and the evidence submitted,the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan; A rowing club use in the LR-1A zoning district is consistent with the CMP and the use of the City park.This criterion is met. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code;The rowing club use is listed as a permitted conditional use in the LR-1A district.This criterion is met. 3) Adequately served by police,fire, roads, and stormwater management; This criterion is met. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; Upon construction of the boathouse the property will be served by City sewer;a water supply well will be installed.This criterion is met. 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; The use will not generate an excessive demand on public services.This criterion is met. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; A rowing club use and boathouse building are proposed at the City's park.The proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area.This criterion is met. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; No change of character is called for,the use is compatible with the surrounding area.This criterion is met. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan;The applicant is • proposing a building which will be compatible with the character of the area and the park.The minimal lighting and signage will not adversely impact the character. This criterion is met. FILE#LA21-000077 18 Jan 2022 Page 6 of 7 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The use and the proposed building are not expected to impair the use and or enjoyment of the park or the neighboring properties and should not negatively impact property values. Rather the LLRC is proposing several improvements which will enhance the experience for the public/park users.This criterion is met. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The applicant is proposing to screen the building from East Long Lake Road with trees, beyond that staff does not anticipate the need for additional screening.This criterion is met. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise,glare,vibration, odors,fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The use shall comply with city and state codes,and shall not create a nuisance.This criterion is met. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties,traffic congestion,or unsafe access; The applicant is proposing some parking lot improvements to address any additional parking needs.This criterion is met. 13) Designed to take into account the natural,scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The proposal has been designed to take into account the natural features of the site.There should be no environmental or scenic impacts resulting from the building construction and use.This criterion is met. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of- way or neighboring residential uses or districts; The applicants are advised that all lighting shall conform to the City's requirements; and • 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety,or general welfare.The rowing club use and associated boathouse building should not prove detrimental to public health,safety or welfare.This criterion is met. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. City Comments Exhibit G provides Staff comments on the request, a historical overview of the meetings held on this topic, and a summary of Park Commission and City Council feedback provided as well as the written public comments. Public Comments New public comments have been received and are attached as Exhibit L. The previous public meetings generated a large volume of comments. Those comments can be reviewed by the meeting minutes which are attached herein, additionally there are written comments included under Exhibit G. • FILE#LA21-000077 18 Jan 2022 Page 7 of 7 • Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that the project, including the hardcover variance, if approved, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 2. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions, or mitigating measures such as screening or other methods to offset the impacts created by the granting of the approvals? 3. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff supports the text amendment to permit rowing clubs and the construction of the boathouse building to be used by the LLRC and the public. Staff is challenged with the need for variances for hardcover within the 75-foot lake setback. Staff recommends approval of the text amendment allowing for a rowing club as a conditional use. Staff further recommends approval of the Conditional Use permit subject to the following: 1. Approval of a use/license agreement between the City and Long Lake Rowing Club. 2. Relocation of the building to negate the need to place gravel areas in the lake yard. 3. Removal of the paved concrete path to the lake. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Applicant's Narrative& Photos • Exhibit C. Existing Survey Exhibit D. Proposed Landscape/Site Plan Exhibit E. Proposed Building Plans and Elevations Exhibit F. Staff Memo to City Council 07/27/2020 Exhibit G. Adam Edwards' Comments 1. Park Commission's Vision Plan 2. Park Commission's Vision Plan+LLRC 3. Public Comment Letters Exhibit H. Exterior Lighting Plan Exhibit I. LLRC Neighborhood Outreach Letters Exhibit J. Proposed Text Amendment Language Exhibit K. Aerial Photos Exhibit L. New Public Comment Exhibit M. Park Corn Packet 11/04/2019 Exhibit N. Park Corn Minutes 11/04/2019 Exhibit O. Park Corn Packet 03/02/2020 Exhibit P. Park Corn Minutes 03/02/2020 Exhibit Q. City Council Packet 7/27/2020 Exhibit R. City Council Minutes 7/27/2020 Exhibit S. Property Owners List Exhibit T. Plat Map Land Use Application Summary Exhibit A Application Date: 12/15/2021 (Dress: 455 East Long Lake Orono, MN 55391 Parcel Number: 3511823130002 Land Use Number: LA21-000077 Application Submitted By: Agent on behalf of property owner Owner: Name: CITY OF ORONO Address: City of Orono Applicant: Name: Craig Martin Company: PKA Architecture Address: 2919 James Avenue South Minneapolis,MN 55406 craig@pkarch.com Contact Information: Associated Contact: Craig Martin craig@pkarch.com Associated Contact: Rob Bernell rpberrell@yahoo.com Associated Contact: Travis Van Liere travis@tvlstudio.com Associated Contact: Amy Johnson longlakerowing@gmail.com Project Description: Long Lake Community Rowing Center Land Use Application Type: Amendmend Application Appeal of Admin Decision Concept Application Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Application Subdivision Application Subdivision Exception Vacation Application Variance Application Applicant Signature: S Exhibit B 1110 LONG LAKE COMMUNITY ROWING CENTER NARRATIVE SECTION 1 1. Project Summary 2. Proposed Partnership 3. Updates to Proposed Long Lake Community Rowing Center 4. New Plan Improvements 5. Opportunities for Summit Park 6. Benefits of Boathouses 7. History of Public/Private Partnerships in Minnesota SECTION TWO 1. The Current Situation • 2. Benefits of a Permanent Home for LLRC 3. About LLRC a. Mission b. Program Objectives c. How LLRC Started d. Success Stories e. From Long Lake to the World! f. Financial Strength and Stability g. Stewards of Long Lake and the Environment h. LLRC Program Scope i. LLRC and Orono Community Education j. Community Partners k. Giving Back to the Community I. Links SECTION ONE 4111 1. Project Summary Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) is seeking a public/private partnership with the City of Orono that would enable us to build a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake.As a good community partner, LLRC has approached this process in good faith,with an awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of the community.The Long Lake Community Rowing Center would include: •storage for boats and equipment; •shelter and safe practice space for our rowers when inclement weather drives them off the water; •space to conduct indoor training and serve the community with fitness classes; •an appropriate space for on-land organizing and preparation that would help us run more contained practices; •space inside to prep the boats and warm up,enabling expedient launching and recovering,fewer dockside or on- water adjustments and more structured and predictable use of water time. 2. Proposed Partnership This boathouse project,fully funded through an LLRC capital campaign,would provide an opportunity for the City to receive assistance in financing desired improvements at Summit Park. • LLRC will fund 100%of design and construction costs of the new building through fundraising and other efforts. • • LLRC would require a long-term lease agreement for the land and a guarantee that our current water hours of operation on Long Lake will transfer under a partnership with the City of Orono.This will ensure the long-term viability of our club and facility. •Our programming will remain the same for juniors and masters.Total time on the dock for boats in/boats out during a typical week is approximately 7.5 hours.There are up to 8 weekends during the summer and fall when our teams are away representing our community at out-of-town regattas. •We would also need a guarantee that should the City elect to sell the property at Summit Park, LLRC would retain water access and the right to continue its operations at the park. • 3. Updates to Proposed Long Lake Community Rowing Center • We have listened to input from residents and have revised our plan, reducing overall square footage by 15% from our original plan. For reference,the original submission was 9,000 square feet. The current submission is 7,666 square feet. • Our goal is to minimize environmental impact.We are being advised by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and they will work with us before construction on ideas to protect and safeguard the lake. •The overall height of the building is 22'3"and the second story is reduced in area to be 35%of the first floor. This is well below the code maximum of 30'0". • LLRC will help with some of the cost of the City-proposed playground at Summit Park as part of our partnership. •The public restrooms have been moved to the back of our building and would not require a second structure, reducing the amount of new hardcover. •The orientation of the building has changed to maximize the number of trees and privacy at the beachfront. Trees that may need to be removed during construction will be replaced. •We are flexible on where our docks will be located on either side of the site, not on or near the beach. 4. New Plan Improvements From the perspective of the proposed building plan, below are additions to our original plan that have a direct • benefit to members of the community by reducing vandalism,and providing a safe,modern,and more sanitary option for park users. • Permanent public restrooms • Public outdoor shower • Bike storage • Public deck/observatory • Public conference room space • Covered canoe/kayak/SUP storage • Public drinking fountains for people and pets • Dock use(canoe/kayak launch only; no motorized vehicles) •A small resting/sitting area with picnic tables for the public to use,within viewing distance of the beach. 5. Opportunities for Summit Park Through our talks with the City of Orono and local law enforcement officials,it's clear that there are ongoing security concerns at Summit Park,which continues to draw after-hours activities that are disruptive and often illegal. Local city officials have expressed that a building on-site will provide greater security and a more consistent presence to discourage these activities. •There have been more than 15 police calls at the park since 2017. • The City has also indicated a need for permanent public restrooms at the beach for trail users and beachgoers and seeks a partner to help finance these and other amenities. •At the November 2021 Orono Park Commission meeting, a community member provided details on natural playscapes. We agree that natural playscapes are a key element to promoting healthy play in the area. As a • group,we'd like to help by presenting ideas for how the boathouse could assist in that scheme. 6. Benefits of Boathouses Nearly every study we've found under the topic"sports facility housing value"validates the notion that there is a positive linear correlation with housing values and sports/activity venues. In discussions with the Minneapolis Park Board,their findings show that when a neighborhood features a unique regional feature, specifically boathouses or other structures that complement the landscape,there is a positive impact on real estate and property values, with a positive correlation to proximity. This is especially true when the building provides an opportunity for the community to participate in activities during multiple seasons. 7. History of Public/Private Partnerships in Minnesota In the state of Minnesota,and across the country,there is a long history of public/private partnerships with organizations,including rowing teams,operating on public land (specifically park land). For example,the Loppet Foundation recently partnered with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation at Theodore Wirth Regional Park on a 14,000 square foot building. In Minnesota,there are many examples of public/private partnerships with rowing organizations.The rowing organizations provide a building,equipment,and staff and are then able to offer opportunities and programming to members of the community. Minnesota organizations with these types of partnerships include: Rochester Rowing Club, Rochester Duluth Rowing Club, Duluth Minneapolis Rowing Club, Minneapolis Minnesota Boat Club,St. Paul Twin Cities Youth Rowing, Eden Prairie New: • Lake Phalen Rowing,operating in partnership with St Paul Parks and Recreation,and schools in surrounding communities • North Star Community Rowing partnered with the City of Minneapolis to develop an ADA-compliant riverfront dock launching site,and with Three Rivers Parks for a secondary site. Rowing Minnesota For a closer look at what rowing in Minnesota,and specifically on Long Lake,is all about,watch the"Rowing Minnesota"feature that aired on Minnesota Bound June 23,2017. https://vimeo.com/234911469/1fd90367bc • • SECTION TWO 1. The Current Situation In the absence of a permanent home, LLRC has had to rely on creative storage solutions,including a modified "boatyard"our rowers installed in the old Billy's Lighthouse parking lot,and now on the Birch's hillside and in the woods adjacent to the restaurant.The present situation leaves our equipment exposed to the elements, unsecured and open to vandalism and theft. •Winter storage for the LLRC boat trailer and shells is borrowed space in a barn in Maple Plain,owned by friends of one of our rowers. •Gear is spread out across the community in private homes and sheds. • Birch's proprietors have graciously partnered with LLRC to provide storage space and dock space for launching our shells and tying our 2 motorized coaching launches. •Safeguarding our investment in our fleet is a challenge when it can't be properly secured indoors. We have already had one of our outboard motors stolen while at our present location. •The inability to adequately safeguard equipment,conduct off-season programming or relocate in-season practices when inclement weather keeps rowers off the water is what ultimately causes teams to fail. 2. Benefits of a Permanent Home for LLRC During community meetings with residents and neighbors,and at Park Commission and City Council meetings,we listened carefully to what people in the community said about a number of aspects of this proposed partnership with the City of Orono. We took these comments to heart,and we feel strongly that the following benefits of the Long Lake Community Rowing Center to the community are worth noting: • Providing residents in the community with another access point to Long Lake and more opportunities to enjoy it; • Increasing opportunities for local youth who wish to pursue rowing beyond high school to gain access to colleges and universities they may not have thought it possible to attend(according to eCollegeFinder, rowing is the sport with the highest opportunity for college scholarships,for both rowers and coxswains); •The ability to open up winter training and fitness classes,with qualified trainers,to the community to meet growing demand and in direct response to the boom in indoor rowing(see"Machine Learning" by Colleen Saville,Rowing magazine, February 2020); •Additional opportunities at the park for multi-season use; •A partner to help the City finance updates to Summit Park,including a new playground and natural play area; •An extension of the growing push toward better health and fitness in our community, in combination with Gear West, FitHaus,Orono Activity Center,and other gyms and wellness programs in town(see"Movement Medicine" by Alan Oldham,Rowing magazine, February 2020). Kids should have lots of opportunities to enjoy the lake in their own town.While the beaches provide a place to sit and enjoy the lake from a beach towel or the shoreline,we strongly believe that the best way for kids to experience the lake is to put them on it, learning a lifelong sport • they can enjoy with their friends and families. Rowing provides a unique, multi-generational sporting experience, which,our rowers will tell you,inspires them, provides camaraderie,teamwork,and social interaction with a wide range of athletes,from 7th graders to 70-year-olds. • In an age of ever-increasing obesity,diabetes,heart,and other health issues, LLRC will continue to provide ample opportunities for our local youth and adults to help reverse this trend by providing safe,fun,and community- based physical activity and nutritional guidance through rowing. • LLRC offers rowing as a low/no-carbon footprint, physical fitness activity for city residents and the community. • LLRC helps preserve the lakeshore because our rowing shells and launch boats produce no wake. • LLRC continues to promote the beauty,tranquility,and respect of nature to city residents and the surrounding community because rowing is virtually a silent activity with no amplified sounds produced. • LLRC will continue to provide opportunities for our community's youth to physically and emotionally succeed where they may have failed in other sports. • LLRC will continue to provide life-long skills of teamwork,discipline,commitment,and respect through the sport of rowing for youth and adults and the community at large. •Title IX collegiate athletic regulations favor scholarship opportunities in rowing for our local girls to attend colleges and universities,setting them on the path to becoming productive citizens who continue to enhance Orono's citizenship and community endeavors. • LLRC's presence at the park will help the City of Orono meet its stated goal of increased security. •A partnership will help the City of Orono reach its stated goal of increased usage of Summit Park by the greater community. • LLRC is open to offering some free"learn to row"opportunities during the summer months for Orono residents. • LLRC welcomes the opportunity to provide special programming,such as the Wayne State STEM/Rowing curriculum through Orono Middle School using the Detroit Boat Club Crew model(see"Why I'm Teaching Kids Science Through the Sport of Rowing"by Elizabeth A. Barton, The Conversation,September 30,2019);or similar "Erg Ed"programming. •This partnership secures the presence of LLRC in the community for the future. S • 3. About LLRC a. Mission To provide expert instruction, promote personal and competitive achievement,and enrich our members and community through the sport of rowing. b. Program Objectives To bring the lifelong sport of rowing to Orono, Long Lake,and the surrounding communities with programs for athletes from grade 7 to age 70+.Whether people are new to rowing, have special needs, want to participate for fun and fitness or compete at a high level,we have programs to meet their goals. c. How LLRC Started In 2014,a small group of Orono and Long Lake residents endeavored to bring the lifelong sport of rowing to our community. At the time,a number of adult(master) rowers, both novices and former college rowers,were searching for a way to practice and learn together,and a handful of youth from the community was interested in an alternative sport that offered a unique opportunity for those who hadn't found their niche in traditional high school sports. On January 21,2014, Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) was founded as a 501(c)(3)non-profit,volunteer-driven organization. d. Success Stories Long Lake Rowing has come a long way in 8 years—from starting in an empty parking lot,with only a few boats,to now competing at the highest levels and opening educational doors for local youth. To date, LLRC rowers have made their mark at: Boston College Boston University Brown University George Washington University Marist College Syracuse University University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA) University of Kansas University of Minnesota University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of St.Thomas University of Virginia University of Wisconsin-Madison Villanova University Washington University Williams College e. From Long Lake to the World! We are proud of what LLRC has accomplished over the years. LLRC rowers are great ambassadors who represent our community well when we travel across the US and Canada to compete and at international events like the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. Our rowers take that responsibility very seriously. Many of our rowers have been invited to attend elite US Rowing national camps and regattas,all because they were given the unique opportunity to"try rowing"on Long Lake. • One of our founding junior rowers went on to row for the US National Team •Three have competed at U23 World Championships • One LLRC alum rowed in the winning boat at the Henley Royal Regatta in England •The LLRC junior men's double took first place at the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta • We've sent ten crews to the US Youth National Championships • LLRC twice won the Youth Division at the Northwest International Rowing Association Championships f. Financial Strength and Stability Thanks to the creativity of our coaching staff,our hard-working volunteers,and the dedication and good stewardship of board members who care about LLRC and are committed to the success of our rowers and our team,we have operated debt-free for the last 4 years.While it is unusual for a rowing team to maintain operations without a boathouse,we have continued to thrive despite these operational challenges. g. Stewards of Long Lake and the Environment As lake users,environmental considerations are a primary concern.Our goal is to preserve the natural integrity of the site while ensuring our building process has minimal impact on the lake and is consistent with ongoing efforts to improve the water quality of Long Lake. We are in contact with and being advised 110 by the appropriate regulatory organizations, including the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Our operations do not produce pollutants. Our boats are non-motorized and our two safety launches are non-wake producing. h. LLRC Program Scope LLRC will always be considered a small team by rowing community standards.Our goal is to add off- season,indoor rowing classes in response to growing demand from individuals and groups within the Orono/Long Lake community.This provides an opportunity for LLRC to share the sport widely without expanding the club beyond its ability to manage on Long Lake. •Typically,the combined enrollment in our junior and master programs is approximately 90-95 rowers. • Our youth (juniors)program serves students from Orono schools(50%), Wayzata schools(40%),and other West Metro schools(10%). •Our adult(masters) program,which is nearly the size of our youth program,encompasses enrollment from surrounding communities within a 20-mile radius. • I i. LLRC and Orono Community Education •Our Community Education classes serve youth and adults and community groups. More than 280 community members have rowed with LLRC through our partnership with Orono Community Education. We typically devote 6 weeks of our prime rowing season to this partnership. •We offer CE classes exclusively to Orono/Long Lake residents,typically filling all classes. Due to high demand,and our CE classes usually filling up and necessitating waitlists,we added an additional 6th session in the summer of 2021 for community members to explore rowing. •Going forward,Orono and Long Lake residents would have priority access to our Community Education offerings. In addition,because CE and other community groups have asked, LLRC would develop and offer indoor fitness rowing classes to residents in the winter. •We have also taught 130 people to row through our low-cost individual and group lessons over the past 4 years.These lessons are open to anyone in the Twin Cities. j. Community Partners Over the years, LLRC has depended on the support of a number of community partners who continue to help make the team's programming and operations possible. Birch's on the Lake has provided a home for • the team and equipment and continues to support LLRC through events,donations and advocacy.When the team couldn't find affordable space to hold adult and youth winter training,the Long Lake Fire Department provided space in the firehouse. Other community partners include Gear West,Chunk's Auto, FitHaus,Gopher Ace Hardware,Orono Community Education, Dr. Nicholas LaFond (winter storage), Jake Barkley(trailer storage),Zvago Living, Northwest Area Jaycees,and finally the cities of Orono and Long Lake,and the Long Lake Waters Association. k. Giving Back to the Community Service to the community is one of our core values. Highlights include: •Staining the fishing pier and repainting the picnic tables at Nelson Park; • Perennially"on-call"for park, LLWA or other community projects where 50+sets of extra hands might be needed; • Partnering with Birch's at FallFest to organize the annual Mayor's Challenge Race and Battle of the Badges Race for the fire and police departments of Orono and Long Lake; • Member of the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce; • Increasing our popular Community Education programs in 2019 in response to demand for more learn- to-row opportunities; • • Providing area youth with additional opportunities to refine their leadership skills in a multi- S generational team setting,and access to colleges and scholarship opportunities they may not otherwise have via other school sports; • Giving adults a fun outlet for their competitive spirit and an opportunity for friendship combined with fitness,opportunities to compete and make connections in a team setting; • Providing community groups with a rewarding team-building experience that can be customized to meet the goals of each organization.To date,there have been 4 of these group programs conducted by LLRC; • In 2018, LLRC received a special commendation from the Long Lake City Council for its ongoing commitment to service within the community; •As part of our"Rowing For All"initiative,our Erg-a-thon fundraisers(at the Orono Activity Center in 2019)support our financial aid and scholarship program; •And finally,our rowers and their families bring retail patronage to Orono and Long Lake each day during our season, resulting in a positive economic infusion to local businesses. 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Z ¢:•-,'' 111 7 l7 N 0. y/ II a I / N w 0� 4+ A tw.n /ef •t f- -_-A—VIA'07:1.Ei)i st r 264.,,---� -It SPACE EASEMENT � n(9.�ee lu ".(I ���M sw rMOR.ai°iza 2 • .TO QTY ar ORON'0 PER/ y /90C.N0.1374099 b Y ._-_-..--.-....____------_—___.._ -464.00 / -_-- --_____.---.---_..._......._.....--_._.---....____'� 'i • a'-- - .-- A. ;.1 ai1ENS PART PEN CERTFCATE `u v LE 1,1 LE N0.53695> OWrlyc se-tie-v O s¢.es-tte-so ig CD W ho LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: CO A:Torrens port:(per Certificate of Title No.586957) That part of Government Lot 4,Section 35,Township 118,Range 23,described as follows: Beginning at a point on the shore of Long Lake 264.0 feet West,measured of right angles. from the East line of said Government Lot 4;theme South porde)with and 264.0 feet West of said East line of Lot 4 a distance of 613.7 feet more or less to a point in the North line of the Minneapolis and Watertown Road so-calledthence Westerly along 'd North line to a point thereon where o line parallel with the East line of said Lot 4,and 464 feet West of old East line,measured at right ongles,meets said North fine:thence North parole)with said East line of Government Lot 4 to the shore of Long Lake;thence Northeasterly along the shore of said lake to the point of beginning. B:Abstract part:(no tleacristion sound in Hennepin Coin)yy cords and no title information has been provided).Description drafted from adjaning deeds.re Thot part of Government Lot 4.Section 35.Township118 North,Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian,described s folowa:Beginning t the point of f intersection f the East line of said Lot 4 W th with the shore of Long Lake;thence SSouth on said East line to o point distant 2988 feet North of 44 e Southwest corner f the east half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 35;thence deflecting OD N right 91 degrees 38 minutes to the West line of the East 264 fest of said Lot 4;thence North along N . s d west line of the East 264 feet to the shore of Long Lake'thence Easterly along acid shore to io v the point of beginning,Except that portion of said Government Lot 4 lying North a line drown West Cn I perpendicular to the West One of Government Lot 5 of sold Section 35 from o point thereon a distance of 150 feet North of the South line of the North 1855.3 feet of said Government Lot 5. li •: denotes iron marker found I l 9063 denotes existing , ( ): s g spot elevation,mean sea level datum )` I --sir--: denotes existing contour line,mean sea Nye!dotum { I Bearings shown ars based upon the Hennepin County coordinate datum. of, This survey intends to show the boundaries of the above described property,and the location r an existing grovel parking area,concrete curb and gutter,blacktop d-de-sac,fence,concrete forl \ / portable toilet,gate,signs,and spot elevations and topography and trees on the northeasterly portion • of the property thereon.It does not purport to show any other improvements or encroachment. --_ ___N 69'1e'20'W 200.06 . 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Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC).The LLRC was founded in 2014 for the sport of rowing on Long Lake. LLRC is a non-profit, 501 C#organization. The mission of Long Lake Rowing Crew is "to provide a safe, inspiring and educational opportunity for people of all ages to learn, enjoy and excel in the sport of rowing. LLRC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club committed to knowledgeable instruction, personal and competitive achievement, and the well-being of its members and the greater Long Lake community."(Club information at http://longlakerowing.org/)LLRC has been operating out of the Birches site and the Long Lake Fire Department. However the Birches site is not ideally suited to launching boats and the club is looking for a place to construct a boathouse. The club approached the City in 2018 about the possibility of partnering with the city for use of the Summit Beach Park location. b. Summit Beach Park. The park is located at 455 East Long Lake Road and consists of a small beach area,a gravel parking area,a wooded picnic area with tables, a canoe launch, a porta-potty with • surround. The park is 4.56 acres with the majority of the land dominated by a ravine and wetland. The property was donated to the city in the 1970s. The ravine area was stabilized as part of a stormwater project in 2018-19. The park will serve as the southern trail head for the recently approved East Long Lake Trial project. c. Actions to Date. The Parks commission considered this proposal at the November 4111, 2019 Park Commission meeting at which time the Commission tabled the action(Minutes at Exhibit B). The Parks Commission considered the proposal again at their March 2nd, 2020 meeting. The Park Commission was asked to consider the following: Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park;what benefits would the proposal provide to the park;to the community;what costs if any would be incurred by the city; what requirements(accessibility to public,park improvements, public programs) does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan; what restrictions(size of structures, location of structures,hours of use, parking)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan. After much deliberation the Commission moved and voted to move the proposal to the City Council for review with the guidance that there needs to be a master plan created before there is any decision as to whether the rowing club is part of the park or not, it needs to involve a broader set of community input, and the Park Commission should have a role in that. VOTE:Ayes 6,Nays 0,Abstain 1. (Minutes at Exhibit C)Public comments were received at both Commission meetings. 3. Proposal. LLRCs proposed improvements at Summit Beach Park would include a boathouse, public restrooms and 2 docks(one for safety boats and one to launch boats)east of the beach. 4. Public Comment. At the November 41h,2019 meeting the Park Commission received public comment. The minutes of that meeting including the public comment are at exhibit B. Written public • comments received after the meeting are at exhibit C. At the March 2°1,2020 meeting addition public Prepared By: %4- Reviewed By:20a Approved By: 2, comments were received. (Exhibit D). 5. Process. There is not an established formal process for public/private improvements at city parks so Staff developed the following based on similar process for city land procurement and sale. Since the proposal includes a park,the park commission was consulted and public comments received early on. Because proposal includes the construction of a building for organizational use in a residential district, a CUP is required. Further the proposal involves a private improvement on public land so it will be necessary to develop a lease/agreement between the city and the club. a. Park Commission review and recommendation(Includes public input/hearing)-Completed March 2nd 2020. b. City Council review for initial input and guidance. c. Conditional Use Permit(CUP)process (Includes public input/hearing) d. Agreement/Lease developed e. City Council Approval f. Building Permit Process g. Construction COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED The council is requested to provide initial input and guidance on the proposal from the LLRC. Exhibits A. Proposal from LLRC (To be provided at the meeting) B. Park Commission Minutes from November 4th, 2019. C. Park Commission Minutes from March 2nd,2020. D. Written Public Comments received by the City. • References A. http://longlakerowing.org/ 411 Exhibit G From: Adam Edwards • To: Jrlelanie Curtis Cc: )osh Lemons Subject: RE:Comments requested: Long Lake Rowing Center/#LA21-000011/455 East Long Lake Rd Date: Monday,January 10,2022 2:36:15 PM Attachments: Emails from Public.pdf OronoParksCommission20200302 feldmann.odf 191125-letter from residents.odf Long Lake Resident Letter to Orono Park Board 11612019.odf 200918-Summit Beach Vision DRAFT.PDF Melanie, As requested here are some comments. 1. Parks Commission.The LLRC first approached the City in the fall of 2019 about the prospect of partnering with the city to construct a boathouse at Summit Beach Park. The Parks commission consider the proposal at their November 4th,2019 and again at the March 2nd,2020 meetings. The Park Commission was asked to consider the following:Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park;what benefits would the proposal provide to the park;to the community; what costs if any would be incurred by the city; what requirements(accessibility to public,park improvements,public programs)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan;what restrictions(size of structures, location of structures,hours of use,parking)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan. After much deliberation the Commission moved and voted to move the proposal to the City • Council for review with the guidance that there needs to be a master plan created before there is any decision as to whether the rowing club is part of the park or not, it needs to involve a broader set of community input, and the Park Commission should have a role in that. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0,Abstain 1. In September of 2020 the Park Commission developed a Draft"Vision" Site plan for the Park. The document is attached. It has with and without LLRC facility version included. The Parks Commission has plan to develop a playground plan for the park in 2022 with construction to take place in 2023. 2. City Council. The LRCC appeared before the City Council at their July 27th,2020 regular council meeting. At that meeting the Council did not take any formal action. The meeting focused on hearing from the applicant and residents. Individual council members from vided their initial thoughts and guidance to the club and community. Comments centered around the benefits of private public partnerships for our parks and the need for there to be balance(size of any facility and nature of the park)and the need to maintain dialog moving forward. 3. Process. There is not an established formal process for public/private improvements at city parks so Staff developed the following based on similar process for city land procurement and sale. Since the proposal includes a park,the park commission was consulted and public comments received early on. Because proposal includes the construction of a building for organizational use in a residential district, a CUP is required. Further the proposal involves a private improvement on public land so it will be necessary to develop a lease/agreement between the city and the club. a. Park Commission review and recommendation(Includes public input/ hearing)-Completed March 2nd 2020. b. City Council review for initial input and guidance.—Completed July 27th, • 2020 c. Conditional Use Permit(CUP)process (Includes public input/hearing) d. Agreement/Lease developed e. City Council Approval f. Building Permit Process • g. Construction 4. Public Input. There has been quite a bit of public input on this concept,both for and against, over the past couple years. Record of public comments during the meetings listed above is available in the respective meeting minutes. The attached contains letters and email received up until the July 2020 Council meeting. 5. Staff comment. a. Public Private Partnership. The proposed project could provide great benefit to both the club and the public. There is president for public private partnerships for improvements in parks. In our own system the city has partnered with Orono Youth baseball for construction and improvements at the Bederwood and Hackberry park baseball and tee ball fields,the Orono Westonka Soccer club for the Bederwood sports field and the Orono Youth Hockey Association for the hockey boards at Casco Ice Rink. The difference with this proposal is that a portion of the improvement would not be open to the public at large. Therefore I recommend the Planning commission, Parks commission nad City Council should weigh the value of the portions of improvement to be made open to the public against the impacts the project will have on the public land. From the outset staff has advised that the club create a plan that minimizes the footprint on the park while maximizing the public benefit. The clubs proposal does include several ideas to do this such as public restrooms,public indoor space, public boat racks and use of the docks. The city should consider if this is enough to offset the impact of the building to the property. Other improvements could be parking lot pavement,gravel pathways and playground facilities. b. Size. The original footprint proposed at the outset of discussion was 50ft x 80 ft. Park Commission consensus and I believe Council guidance was that that might be el too large. As shown on the plans submitted for the Planning Commission the building is 66ft x 85ft. Commission may want to consider limiting the footprint size. Example 45x75 Adam From: Melanie Curtis Sent:Thursday,January 6, 2022 10:10 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc:Josh Lemons<jlemons@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Comments requested: Long Lake Rowing Center/#LA21-000011/455 East Long Lake Rd Adam As you are aware,the Long Lake Rowing Crew has submitted their application to construct their training and community center at Summit Park which is to be a public/private partnership. This request will go before the Planning Commission at the January 18th public hearing regarding a city code text amendment to permit the use as a conditional use, as well as a conditional use permit review. I've attached the plans submitted and narrative,etc. Would you please provide any comments(or suggested conditions on the use)that would be relevant to • the planning commission's discussion from a Park perspective and, as appropriate for the PC's discussion, th general City feedback as well. Please provide comments to me by or before Wednesday, January 12 . Thank you - Melanie File Location: Z:\Land Use Files\All LA Files\2021-2030\2022 #LA21-71 thru\LA21-000077 (455 East Long Lake Rd) CUP&Text Amend\Submittals Melanie Curtis, Planner Direct 952.249.4627 Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Email: mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us All permitting is now done through our new online portal - LINK! S • 7"4 Summit Beach Vision Site Plan Exhibit G1 t } ' DRAFT As of 18SEP20 r,f 1 '.1 ill , Disclaimers: Canoe/ This is intended to be a working document for city Staff and Park Kayak racks ti,.. 5 commission discussion and brainstorming. _ f _ 't -It is not an approved plan for execution. -It is not to scale. -Locations and sizes are approximate. ° ,�, 4 M -Costs are rough order of magnitude planning estimates. :r ', rr *moi 40 . i it . 4 • t. • Swum Soups .t �., +'.. -4, •y 1{ I Swim 1 d I Platform _ '� t I 4 s '� : a t ' '1w �` g ..1. 0.. t..,,.. Said '�, .r' 4: r� •fr • air ; ge r -,:.--- - 0' • ..oLets; jeiljlealiolli , -0' , - ., il r A= :: -L � 5 tr P t.F Picnic table `�, { • r yy u , � 'moi • .if# : Li I, k�+ p,,.�4y• . s. iif i • v i t J a r i F r •r , Pave Parking Lot } ,' "^ r ' a4. - a. sI, ,�' i • .5 . i • }l I , Rough Cost Estimate • Wetland area f - Item Description Estimated "., ,. (approximate) Cost i-- `4 f•:r Pave Parking Lot `8400 ft sq Approx.28 spots $ 43,400 Rain Garden If needed to manage parkign and street runnoff $ 2,000 r , Play Ground "Natural looking playground" $ 90,000 • Gravel Path -330ft long 4 ft wide $ 8,000 Picnic Table $2400 ea x3 $ 7,200 Shade Sail $3325 ea x 3 $ 9,975 Bench $850 ea x 2 $ 1,700 • Dock 32'Dock for launching canoes and kayaks $ 4,500 Canoe Rack Add one for total of two racks storage for 12 $ 1,000 Porta Potty Move to side of parking lot and screen with vegetation $ 2,000 +r Surround ' -, ,f .. Swim Platform 10x107 $ 5,000 _ - ConstructuionTota l $ 174,775 i jg Design and administrative Costs(25%) $ 43,694 Sub Total $ 218,469 IP ,. Contingency(10%) $ 21,847 x Sign Location :. -0 Total $ 240,316 tj 1. Canoe launch area sign 1 . 2. Park Entrance Sign ` Notes: , 3. Park Information Sign "'t - "_-- - —--�-4- 1. Fence is existing and to be replace as part of scout project in 2020 f 4. Beach Rules/Safety f 2. 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Beach Rules/Safety / r Warning Sign t' r '.-. ray Exhibit G3 Kulacki & Davidson Francis Kulacki and Jane Davidson 1020 Old Long Lake Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 November 16, 2019 Orono Park Board RE: Summit Beach Park Dear Orono Park Board members: We are residents of Long Lake and have owned a home on Long Lake near Summit Beach Park since 2011. We are writing to provide our observations on how this park is used and of its benefits to the community, as well as input on the proposal to build multiple docks and a large boat house structure for the benefit of the Long Lake Rowing Club. Summit beach is a jewel among parks because of its natural setting and access to the lake for swimmers. It is most heavily used in the summer by families, young and old,who swim and float from the beach out into the lake,paddleboard, sunbathe and picnic. The swimming beach access is in a calm bay and the natural setting offers places to sit under the trees and sunbathe with a view of the surrounding lake shore. It is used in the winter months for hiking, fishing and access to the lake for skating and biking. These natural amenities are the draw. There is no other park or public area on the lake which offers open access to the lake without boat and rowing • traffic or rough water. Motorized boats and rowing skulls are inherently unsafe for swimmers and thus Summit Beach Park is an oasis. The closing of East Long Lake Road to vehicular traffic has drawn many people to walk or bike with their kids along the lake, fish along the shore and hike into Wood Rill. The renovation of this linear extension of the park will expand the park for bird watching,biking, and safer fishing and access to Wood Rill. It also provides an opportunity to reduce the rate at which storm water enters the lake. We enjoy being neighbors of the park and contrary to a comment made in a recent meeting by the chair of the the Park Board,we have never observed unruly or inappropriate use of the park. The park is quiet after 10 pm and the users are respectful of each other and the neighbors. I am aware of an isolated vandalism event several years ago but this problem appears to be solved. We have never had any concern for safety or complaints about noise or improper behavior. There is no problem to be fixed in this regard. I urge the Park Board to preserve Summit beach for the broad use that it enjoys today while improving it to enhance its natural beauty, lessen its environmental impact on wildlife,wetlands, and water quality, and to provide improvements consistent with the use and uniqueness of the property. This is a park where less is more. Upgrading the parking lot with a permeable hard surface, adding a small covered pavilion for multiple picnic tables, enhancing the facilities to include bathrooms and potable water, and providing safe and environmentally sensitive areas for fishing would be beneficial. In addition, a natural play area that mimics nature for play would be a great asset and a draw for families. There are excellent examples of natural play areas in the area(see https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-nature-playgrounds/) 1 0 The plans presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club do not appear beneficial to the greater community. If implemented,the permanent presence of the LLRC would dominate use of the park at the expense of others. The proposed docks preclude safe access to the lake by non- rowers. In fact, one dock blocks the beach from the lake and both docks are intended for launching skulls or docking LLRC's motorized boats;they are not designed or intended for use by the public. The proposed building is designed solely for storage and maintenance of private boats, and private office space; it is not a community space. Increased use of the lake by the LLRC over time seems inevitable if this facility is built. Contrary to comments by the LLRC to the Orono Park Board, LLRC has made recent requests to the Cities of Long Lake and Orono for increasing the number of skulls, adding dock space and expanding time on the lake beyond the expansion they were granted in 2019. The proposed use of Summit Park by the LLRC will lead to unsafe conditions for swimmers, paddle boarders, and rowers, especially if the rowing club increases membership and requires expanded hours on the water. The proposers seem unaware of how the park is used today or the impact of their proposal on the environment and on expanded use of the park by others. We urge you to maintain the natural beauty of this park while enhancing it for use by the larger community and securing it for future generations when natural parks may be rarer. We support the development of the linear park and are excited to see that Orono wants to improve the beach area and expand its use. However, we feel that the proposal by the LLRC does not meet these objectives and is short sighted for the good of the larger community. We urge the LLRC to • pursue other options not within proximity of the beach area and at a much smaller scale. We question the appropriateness of this use of public property. Sincerely, / 81126.4... GIGS. Jane Davidson, Frank Kulacki • 2 Feldmann Mike and Rachel Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Road Long Lake, MN 55391 March 2, 2020 Orono Park Commission RE:Summit Beach Park Dear Park Commission members: We are the west neighbors of Summit Park Beach and have three children (elementary, middle, & HS) that enjoy Summit Park and the surrounding area, as do their friends and families. We moved into the neighborhood in the summer of 2017& have enjoyed seeing all the use of Summit Park since then. Long Lake is a unique lake in that we have witnessed so many activities on this small lake--the summer ones which including skiing, paddleboarding, pontooning,fishing,swimming,wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, tubing, rowing, PWC'ing, canoeing, kayaking, anchoring off Summit Park, and last year we even saw someone eFoiling! It is truly an awesome fully recreational lake for all these mixed uses for the entire111111 community and neighboring communities! Largely in part to all these activities, Summit Park is a destination for large numbers in the summer, especially on a prime weather lake/swim day. Boats come onto Long Lake and eventually head over to anchor just off Summit Beach. Friends &families anchor there and often come into the beach to interact with those that drive to the park, and then will picnic and relax the whole day there this way in this natural setting--making full use of the open grassy areas, the beach, and the trees around and near the lake using them for hammocks or shade for fishing. The park is a rare gem & is also Orono's largest swimming beach presently and hopefully will stay this way in the future if the natural setting is preserved as it is. We understand the Park Commission exists to encourage and promote full use of parks for all in the community and surrounding communities. Thank you so much for your time and service to this endeavor to protect and promote our parks. Communities all over the map are losing their green spaces, especially here in the western metro as more and more homes and buildings go up. We write this letter to urge the Orono Park Commission to do their important job to fully reject any proposal or recommendation for any type of partnership with a private club such as the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)which feels entitled and desires to utilize Summit Park Beach for their private club purposes. We see no mutual agreement,win-win situation, or compromise that can be made in this situation for the park to be utilized to its fullest potential to benefit local residents or surrounding community residents who use the park, if such a partnership between Orono & LLRC ensues. In the Park Commission Agenda Item document for March 2,the "Considerations" section provides an outline that is worth addressing . from the perspective of a neighbor and user of the park. These points follow: • • Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park? o Answer: It Detracts. Safety is a major concern to have a rowing club and swimming beach share the same space or proximity. Row boats are a unique and dangerous craft in the nature of the backwards navigation which poses visibility concerns of seeing swimmers in the water around them,and especially as they launch and dock their boats. Many people of all ages are seen swimming to and from Summit beach, not to mention all the other lake activities occurring there as previously mentioned. In addition,the proposal places a very large building where many current users enjoy the park. Furthermore, an increase in park usage is also to be anticipated once the East Long Lake Road trail is complete and more bikers/walkers will come through this area as it connects up with the Luce Line Trail. A building here completely changes the nature of the park from a peaceful natural setting to a boat storage facility and private club. Any community classes which the LLRC may eventually hope to add is no trade to the grave loss of park community free activities that Summit Park offers. Any decision in favor of an Orono/LLRC partnership at Summit Beach,forever changes this quaint park in a way that the original land donors never intended. • What benefits would the proposal provide to the park;to the community? o Answer: None. The proposal does not serve the community as a whole in any additional way and would in fact obstruct and hinder community use as the park is enjoyed presently. If this proposal is recommended it would ONLY serve the private club LLRC and then later only possibly a small group of community people interested in a specific • activity(rowing)that then hinders all other community activity at Summit Beach & Long Lake. There are accompanying proposals to add public restrooms and some picnic areas and possibly a small playground. These goals can be accomplished without the need for a private workout facility, private offices,and a private boat storage facility which the LLRC supports. Also,the present parking lot at Summit Beach is already fully utilized during peak usage days by fisherman & beach users, and will be used by others in the community once the walking/biking trail is developed along East Long Lake Rd. Parking needs here will increase even without an LLRC presence as people will park here for the above reasons and to access the bike path to the Luce Line Trail & East Long Lake Road trail. Adding any type of building or storage facility at Summit will take away from current parking, not to mention create additional parking needs for the LLRC and eliminate green spaces. All of this would impede current park usage at Summit Beach. • What costs if any would be incurred by the city? o This discussion was likely meant to focus on financial considerations, but we need to recognize the non-monetary aspects of this proposal. Putting a huge building in the middle of this small park irreversibly changes this park away from its initial designed intent to which it is serving very well. • What requirements/restrictions does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicant's plan? o We urge the Park Commission to completely reject any type of partnership with a private club(such as LLRC) at Summit Beach in alignment with the Park Commission's vision and mission to protect and promote park usage by the community and 0 neighboring communities. 0 The LLRC has clearly stated that any growth of their club despite this proposal is not their intent. If this is truly their intent,going forward from here,we would like to see the LLRC continue to stay at their current size at Birches (not adding any more water crafts or operating hours) and use any funds they had for this project to landscape and develop a safer path for the boats down to the water from there (which they said is a current concern). Any of the club's additional savings could be used to build a smaller structure at Birches for their current boats if they desire a permanent structure. Thank you for your consideration of fully rejecting a recommendation for a partnership between Orono and the LLRC in allowing the club to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach Park. Sincerely, Mike& Rachel Feldmann Mike 612-710-6252 Rachel 612-708-1407 S Ordway PHIL & CASSY ORDWAY • NOV 2 5 2019 November 20,2019 CITY OF ORONO Orono Park Commission 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Re: Long Lake Rowing Club Boat House Dear Chairman Meyers and Park Commissioners: We appreciated the opportunity to attend the Park Commission meeting last week in the hope of learning more about the potential new boat house and park project at Summit Beach Park. We strongly support the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC) and hope they will continue to be able to row on the lake and ultimately have a safe,functional and permanent location on Long Lake. While the images displayed at the meeting--those being used in the concept phase of design -- are certainly appealing, we understand that everything is very preliminary at this point. And, as enticing as those images are, we do have reservations about siting such a large,single-purpose structure to be used by a single entity on what is quite a small park currently entirely open to the public. The scale of this concept plan just seems out of proportion for that site and the exclusive nature of the partnership risks establishing a negative precedent for the City. While this first meeting was helpful, what we didn't learn are a number of details related to what the basic structure of an agreement between the City and LLRC might include. These are vital details to be considered early in the process and would include: • Who will pay for the construction of the building? • Who will pay for the on-going maintenance of the building? • Who will own the building? • Will there be a land lease or sale of land? • Who bares the liability risks of the building,LLRC's operation on City property,etc.? • What are other potential risks to the City(financial and other)? It appeared that the majority of the citizens in attendance at the Park Board meeting were mostly neighbors of the park,but the agreement that the City ultimately makes with LLRC will commit all of the citizens of Orono to the potential risk of increased expenses or many other unforeseen risks,including the risk of LLRC's demise. These are critical issues to be contemplated at the early stages of this discussion and deserve an opportunity for input from the entire community. It would also be interesting to know if LLRC has discussed an agreement with the City of Long Lake for a similar plan in the Nelson Lakeside Park area. [To us,this seems like a more logical site,but there are most likely previous discussions of which we are not aware,but which should certainly be explained nevertheless]. We again reiterate that we are avid supporters of LLRC and consequently do not want our questions and concerns to appear that we are opposed to LLRC having a facility on Long Lake,we just want it to be in the best location, in a scale that suits the shores of the lake,and is not detrimental to the site that is ultimately selected.Hopefully at the next meeting that addresses this project we will learn more. This can be a win-win project. cerelyk �♦ 624:21 Phil&Cassy Ordway • cc: President Rob Berrell,Long Lake Rowing Club Mayor Denny Walsh,City of Orono 1145 COUNTY ROAD SIX ORONO, MINNESOTA 55356 Lang From: BETSY LANG (CRGL-THIRDPARTY.COM) [mailto:BETSY_LANG@CRGL-THIRDPARTY.COM] Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 9:07 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew-Summit Park project To the Orono Parks Commission, I'm writing to express my involvement with Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) and support the project to find the club a long term home in partnership with the Orono Parks Commission. I returned to Minnesota after 15 years living abroad,where I was lucky to live on a river that saw rowing crews pass daily. I loved seeing the rowers silently make their way upstream, and when I moved to the Western suburbs of Minneapolis, I reached out to the club in Long Lake to see if there was any possibility of trying it out myself.The group was welcoming and encouraging; I started the winter indoor training with them the year I arrived and started on the lake the following summer. The team is open to newcomers, helps youth and adults learn a lifelong sport and allows interaction with the natural beauty of Long Lake. I've now had the pleasure to get to know the club's members, learned to row and found an undescribable enjoyment on the water. Long Lake is quite a bit different from the summer highways of neighboring Lakes like Minnetonka. Having non-motorized boats regularly accessing the water maintains a healthy balance, instilling a sense of respect for the lake and for human powered machines. It also creates a sense of identity and community for past, present and future rowing enthusiasts. • I hope to give my children an opportunity to learn to row when they get to high school.The LLRC helps teach young people stewardship of the lake and encourages community service as part of the team experience.The inclusive, respectful spirit of the club teaches life lessons that are reinforced through regular interaction with the Masters (adult) rowers. Seeing all ages participate in a healthy outdoor activity makes the visit to Long Lake worth it for both spectators and participants. I encourage you to support LLRC, a great asset to the communities of Orono and Long Lake, in their mission to make the club more visible and accessible with a boat house at Summit Park. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Betsy Lang Mound, MN i • Olson From: Nate Olson [mailto:klebll@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 1:57 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; b_roath@yahool.com;Janice Berg (jcbjvbsmb@msn.com) <jcbjvbsmb@msn.com>; caseyconradhudson@gmail.com; taylorjstephens@gmail.com;julieruegemer@hotmail.com; rick.carter@lhbcorp.com; jendenzel@gmail.com; Dustin Rief<drief@ci.orono.mn.us>; Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Dear Orono Park Commision Members, Orono City Administrator, & Orono City Clerk Summit Park, as it is right now, is one of the most beautiful, peaceful parks/beaches that I have ever been to. I have lived in numerous States across the country and I love the outdoors. Our family moved here to MN almost five years ago and a friend brought us to this beach when we first moved here. My family of six has been coming to this beach numerous times a year to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness it provides. We have also shared this treasure with friends so they can also enjoy and be at the park/beach when they have their own free time. What you are proposing would take away a public"park." More importantly, it would take away a very popular park that is used by many, every single day throughout the summer, all day long. What benefit does the row club proposal provide to the community who currently enjoy the park/beach as it is? Is • the row club going to create a new park/beach for all of us who currently enjoy the park/beach as it is? Will the row club reimburse the local businesses for the amount of money they lose from consumers who currently come to the City and purchase goods and enjoy Summit Park and will no longer come to the City of Orono when you decide to put a row club in place of a beautiful park/beach? If not,will the City reimburse those local businesses for that lost business income without increasing the taxes of the people who live within the City of Orono? No need to answer, because we know the answer to those last two questions. In the five years that I have lived in MN (two years in Wayzata and three years in Medina) and traveled to what our family calls "the secret beach," I have spent a lot of money on local businesses in the City of Orono. Whether it be gas for my vehicles,groceries, laundry at the laundromat when our washing machine broke down, maintenance on a lawnmower/snowblower,going out to dinner,storage unit for my boat,soccer lessons at Donny Mark's dome, buying paint at Sherwin William's, etc... Every time I now travel to my boat slip on Lake Minnetonka I stop in the City of Orono and spend money. If the City of Orono decides that a row club is more important for a select few than it is for a large group, I will also decide if it is worth it for me to spend my money on the local businesses within the City of Orono. So I would like you to ask yourselves, and challenge you,to really think about this. I know for a fact that not every person that comes to that park/beach lives in Orono, so my notes regarding just me and my family spending our money in Orono is also the true facts of many families that travel to Orono to enjoy the park/beach and the local businesses within the City. My point is,this is not just a simple decision, row club or park. Your decision will have a big economic impact on the community and it is very important S whether you want to make a decision for a select few, or a large group who helps, and adds,to your • community. Nate • S Brockman • From:Jenny Brockman [mailto:jenny.brockmanl@gmail.com] Sent:Saturday, February 29, 2020 6:56 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc:Amy Johnson <longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Permanent Dear Sir, I would like to voice my enthusiasm for finding a permanent home for the Long Lake Rowing Club. My daughter was one of the first members of this fantastic organization. It provided a sense of community by requiring each of the members of this club to participate in community improvement events as well as providing a way for her to meet new people of all ages by coming together with a common goal. This experience paved the way for her to continue to recognize how important community service is and she has continued this on this path as she makes her way through her college years. I was also thrilled that there was something in Long Lake that brought people to our community from all over the region,which in turn provided our hometown businesses a chance to enhance their revenue earning opportunities. Whenever I am driving through Long Lake and the rowers on are the water it is always fun to see them out there and now with the new walking path and the open view to the lake seeing the boats will be even more enjoyable for all of us. This club has provided an opportunity for all members of this community to enjoy having Long Lake be • an option for entertainment and exercise,where there was not that choice before. I am in full support of granting the Long Lake Rowing Club this opportunity,they are an excellent steward of the lake and community! Jenny Brockman 985 Willow View Drive Long Lake, MN 55356 ienny.brockmanl@gmail.com • Bendickson Original Message 111 From: Mimi Bendickson [mailto:mimibendickson@icloud.com] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 3:19 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Support for LLRC future boathouse I am writing in support for the long lake rowing club and the proposed new boathouse on Long Lake. As a member of the Orono community and a past LLRC member and parent of two former rowers, I believe that this club has proved its benefits to our community in both large and small ways. It has a commitment to our lake, our community and giving back to the community and it has enhanced lives! What a beautiful sport that promotes health for all ages, is respectful of the environment and is beautiful to watch! It has also put Long Lake on the national map with its successes! A boathouse would be a lovely attribute that again is respectful to the lake and neighbors.This club is made up of families that believe in doing what is right for everyone and we should be proud of their commitment to our community Respectfully Mimi Bendickson Mimi Morrison Bendickson Coldwell Banker Realty Distinctive Homes Division 201 East Lake Street Wayzata, MN 55391 612-695-8321 Sent from my iPhone Harris From: Hayley Harris [mailto:hjhhactivities@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 28,2020 1:31 PM To:Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Permanent Home for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, Our family has been a part of Long Lake Rowing Crew since March 2017. Both of our daughters have learned to row with the guidance of amazing coaches and teammates through the LLRC Juniors rowing program. Long Lake Rowing Crew is so much more than the shell of a permanent home or simply a bunch of boats rowing on the lake. Our daughters have learned many valuable life lessons and had many great opportunities as a result of being a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew family. In particular, we believe there are seven things that make Long Lake Rowing Crew special. Contributing members of a community. As parents,we work hard to encourage our daughters to be active participants in the communities where we live,work, and play. Long Lake Rowing Crew is an important part of our family. Our daughters are good stewards on the lake, enjoy spending time at Summit Beach in between practices, help with Community Ed Learn to Row programs,support local businesses and organizations in Long Lake and the surrounding communities, and foster meaningful relationships with teens and adults by interacting positively and leading by example. Rowing promotes lifelong health and wellness. Our daughters like how being active makes them feel. They both enjoy participating in varsity sports for their high school (one is a Nordic skier and one is a swimmer) and rowing for Long Lake Rowing Crew. It's common knowledge that taking care of your body and your mind is good for your soul. One of the nicest parts of rowing for them is being outside and being on the water while getting a great workout. When they are on the water,they are able to forget about everything else going in their lives and have some fun.As parents,we love that rowing is a lifelong sport. Importance of commitment and time management.Whether working on endurance and technique on the erg machine or practicing in boats on the water, our daughters commit their time and energy 5 days a week to preparing to participate in a select number of regattas.They spend far more time practicing than actually racing and yet are excited to continually work on improving and preparing to test out their skills in races and spend time with their teammates. Long Lake Rowing Crew has taught them the importance of respecting everyone's time as if it were their own.They have to be masters of time management in order to fit rowing in and around school,studying,work, and socializing with friends. Long Lake Rowing Crew has helped them learn that working smarter to make the most of every practice is more efficient than simply working longer. Setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Our daughters understand the importance of making a commitment to themselves,their teammates, and their coaches and making practices a priority in order • to achieve their personal goals and team goals. It takes hard work and dedication. Being a part of Long Lake Rowing Crew has shown them what is possible when a team has a clear goal in mind and works • collectively to learn and achieve success. Our daughters have experienced many little and big successes from trying a new sport, embracing feedback from coaches, learning from mistakes, pushing their limits, and making each race count individually and for their team. Value of teamwork.There is nothing comparable to working together as part of a rowing crew to really understand what it means to be part of a team and put it all on the line for the people in your boat. Rowing is teamwork's best teacher. One of rowing's greatest lessons is learning how to deal with adversity and treat it as an opportunity. Everyone has to be in sync and balance with one another, pushing each other's physical and mental limits. It's important to really know your teammates and understand what motivates them because you are pulling for yourself and your teammates.Typically, the fastest boats are the ones with the most trust in each other and the ones that are literally able to move together in one motion to move forward,which is why teamwork and camaraderie important in rowing. Recognizing unique contributions. Long Lake Rowing Crew celebrates everyone's unique skills and roles within the team whether they are known as the fastest rower,strongest rower, most dependable rower, most spirited rower or known for leading by example, mentoring novice rowers, making others feel welcome,creating team bonding opportunities,volunteering their time. People of all ages,sizes, skill levels and physical limitations can learn to row and achieve. Something that makes Long Lake Rowing Crew special is the effort everyone puts in from top to bottom- rowers, coaches, parents, and community partners-to ensure success. • Good ambassadors. Members of Long Lake Rowing Crew represent themselves/Long Lake/Minnesota while participating at local/regional/national regattas and prestigious events like The Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston.They are also good ambassadors when talking to college coaches and going on college visits.The image you project when interacting with others is a reflection of the community, organizations, coaches,teammates,friends, and family members that have helped shaped you as an individual and helped you along your journey. We are advocates for establishing a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew.A permanent home would be a good addition to the redevelopment of Summit Beach,an asset to the community of residents and businesses in and around the Long Lake body of water, and allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue guiding youth and offering programming that is open to anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner, or competitor. Hayley and Chris Harris • • Hubbard From:Annie Hubbard [mailto:ahubbard123@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 8:57 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; b_roath@yahool.com;Janice Berg (jcbjvbsmb@msn.com)<jcbjvbsmb@msn.com>;caseyconradhudson@gmail.com; taylorjstephens@gmail.com;julieruegemer@hotmail.com; rick.carter@lhbcorp.com; jendenzel@gmail.corn Cc: Long Lake Rowing Crew<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Attention Orono Parks Commission -support for Long Lake Rowing Crew home at Summit Park Dear Orono Parks Commission Members, As an Orono resident, a mom to a current and a former Long Lake Rowing Crew rower, and one of the founders of the Crew, I needed to write to express my hope that the Orono Parks Commission would consider Summit Park on Long Lake as a permanent home for LLRC and our greater community. It was not that many years ago we were sitting around a kitchen table trying to organize a community rowing club,one that could introduce people of all ages to the beautiful sport of rowing with the intention of developing a life-long love of the sport among all community members. It's hard to believe that within 5 years we've not only succeeded in launching the Crew, including an adult masters program, we've literally created world champion rowers and have sent kids off to Div 1 rowing programs. Yes,we have amazing coaches, talented rowers and very involved parents, but we also have a community that has supported this vision every step of the way. And yet,even though LLRC is an internationally-known rowing organization,we've relied on the extreme generosity of Birch's as well as the City of Long Lake's planning department to annually renew our temporary"housing". This lack of a permanent home base limits opportunities to have even more community members explore rowing. Rowing is truly a gentle sport that allows community members of all ages and abilities to participate. We've been blessed by the perfect size and calm waters of Long Lake for optimal rowing and by the members of the Orono and Long Lake communities that have built and supported the "little club that could" into a formidable rowing organization that is nationally admired and respected. We are asking you to consider taking the next step to make this club a permanent member of the community at large by providing LLRC the space to call home. LLRC has not only discovered and supported home-grown athletes, it has been a home that has launched life-long friendships and tremendous pride in our community. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to envisioning the future of LLRC with your support. Annie Hubbard 258 Cygnet Place Orono, MN 55356 952-270-2759 Januik From: Bianca Januik [mailto:Bianca@primroseplymouth.com] Sent: Friday, February 28,2020 7:34 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Row Club Good Morning, Although this email may be late, I wanted to take a moment to show our support of a permanent Boat House on Long Lake. Long Lake is a wonderful lake, positioned in the middle of a community and as you know enjoyed be many throughout the summer months. We fully support and encourage a permanent Boat House on the lake that would encourage and provide many to take advantage of the many positive effects of rowing, as well as an additional reason to enjoy the Lake and surrounding parks. Not only will this structure add volume to the Rowing Club but as I stated prior the benefits that it would add to the community are abundant and I am confident members of the area would take full advantage of. Thank you, Bianca and Bob Januik Area Residents • Berger Original Message From:Sandie Berger[mailto:sandie596@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 10:57 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing Llrc<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing program Long Lake is a beautiful natural asset in our community and the Long Lake Rowing Club has leveraged that asset for the benefit of athletes, spectators,and the community at large. My daughter,Julie Berger(Orono High School '15),joined the club in 2013. The club was fairly new, and the excitement of all the people learning to row was palpable. In the short time that rowing has been available on Long Lake,the success of the program has been incredible. Several high school athletes have gone on to row in prestigious collegiate programs, many with generous scholarship offers. Perhaps more important though, are the number of people, including my daughter and me,who have been exposed to a wonderful lifetime sport. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a tremendous asset to our community- benefiting both those on the water and those spectating from the comfort of Birch's. I am completely in support of a better facility and permanent home for the club. Sandie Berger 1150 Old Crystal Bay Road Wayzata, MN. 55391 Sent from my iPhone Nelson From: Melinda Nelson [mailto:melindaclaire@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:41 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew To the Orono Parks Commission, I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning,so I have a deep appreciation for the communities of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both cities for allowing the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area he loved. I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors. Similarly, I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in Orono and Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours learning to row and encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport. I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy coffee at Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and wine at the liquor store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family • and friends from across the Twin Cities. I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further support and enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake. Sincerely, Melinda Nelson Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 • James From: Rea James [mailto:sales@jamespq.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal To: Orono Parks Commission Dear Commission Members, The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants—whether it be water skiiers, swimmers, paddleboarders,fishermen, or rowers—signifies a healthy community that supports active lifestyles outside. Additionally,the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors (and business)to the area. While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC,we have noticed the rowers on the lake for many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!) loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC,we have only been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all. Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community • members. This is key, as the club is relatively new(just over five years), and there is a lot of interest/ curiosity among community residents about the sport itself(rules, events, etc.). We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC's boathouse.We really feel it can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank you. Best Regards, Rea and Jeremy James Goodsell • From: Lori Goodsell [mailto:drlorigoodsell@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:58 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club 2 Hello, As a resident of Long Lake and user of Summit Park, I am writing to ask you to protect and nurture Long Lake Rowing Club. It's a great club that taught me to row for the first time 18 months ago. I've felt a lot more connected to the communities of Long Lake and Orono and have spent a lot of time on the lake since taking up rowing and I would have never found my love for rowing without a rowing club so close to my home. Before that, I would launch my paddleboard from Summit Beach. It's a nice piece of land but so underutilized! I remember the time the criminals set fire to the portapotties 2-3 years ago. Hopefully with more action in the park and more people around,we will have less crimes of that nature. One thing I didn't know about rowing before I started is that it is a sport where many generations are involved which makes for responsible use and supervision of young people as well. Our little Long Lake/Orono hub is such a center of fitness right now. Please us keep it that way and continue to expand our health and wellness offerings. Considering the water quality issues we've spent the last couple years working on with Long Lake, it seems non-motorized water craft use would be highly encouraged as it's the least impactful environmentally on the lake AND has a positive impact on our community member's health. Please support Long Lake rowing club finding a permanent home on Long Lake at Summit Beach. Dr Lori Goodsell • • McMillan From:Tammis McMillan<tammis.mcmillan@outlook.com> Date:Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM Subject: LLRC equipment storage at Summit Park on Long Lake, Orono To: aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us. <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com <longlakerowing@gmail.com>, Isabel Keating (isabella.keating@gmail.com)<isabella.keating@gmail.com> To Orono City Council: As a resident on Long Lake, I have greatly enjoyed and appreciate the Long Lake Rowing Club. I understand their need for a permanent storage facility and give my support for the initial proposed site at Summit Beach,Orono on Long Lake. Sincerely, Tammis McMillan 1274 Tealwood Place Long Lake, MN Amy Johnson • 612.850.3192 Director LLRCrew Long Lake Rowing Crew www.longlakerowing.org Face Book: Long Lake Rowing Crew Twitter: @LLRCrew Follow us on Instagram • Stinebaugh • From: DeeAnn Stinebaugh [mailto:deeann.stinebaugh@gmail.comj Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:38 PM To:Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Orono Parks Commission Hello- As a resident of Orono, and a parent of a former junior rower from Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to show my support for the boat house on Long Lake. LLRC has brought the life long sport of rowing to our family and to our community. My daughters first experience with rowing was at the University of Minnesota during a summer camp. When she decided she wanted to pursue the sport we were thrilled to find a club in Long Lake. Long Lake is the perfect location for so many reasons, including the size of the beautiful lake and the supportive community. This boat house, a permanent home for LLRC would enable them to continue to serve the community by providing programming for all ages and all skill levels. It is a beautiful sport to watch and so many people have commented to me that they enjoy watching the rowers on the lake. • LLRC not only provides fitness opportunities for all ages,they are conscientious in their use of the land and lake, and provide community service opportunities for their members. Please support the use of the land at Summit Park on Long Lake for LLRC. Best- DeeAnn Stinebaugh McCarthy From: SANDRA McCarthy [mailto:sandraMN@msn.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:32 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:Attention: Orono Parks Commission. Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) and their desire to have a permanent home with access to Long Lake. Rowing is a sport that can be learned and enjoyed by people of almost any age and creates a beneficial social component that connects people to their local community. As a non-profit, LLRC strives to be an inclusive club that promotes wellness, self esteem, camaraderie, and community involvement. Long Lake Rowing Crew has had an impressive competitive history in it's short time,yet it welcomes rowers of every caliber--those who • simply want to soak up the beautiful environment, all the way to those who have represented the United States on the national rowing team. For the junior rowers, LLRC has created the opportunity for local athletes to participate and learn from being part of a team. For many, it has been the pathway for them to attend universities they otherwise may not have been able to attend. For those already in a college program, rowing on Long Lake has been essential during the off-season to allow them to continue to excel and maintain their scholarships. For adults, LLRC presents the wonderful opportunity for experienced rowers to continue their love of the sport through competition or just for fun and fitness. For adults new to the sport of rowing, LLRC offers the chance to learn something new and according to most adults in the program, "Something they always wanted to try but didn't have access to." The current situation of storing equipment outdoors, is not secure and drastically shortens the lifespan of expensive equipment.This also deters private boat owners,who would be valuable members to LLRC,from wanting to join and contribute to the community. The lack of a boathouse also doesn't support the social component that so many people desire about • team sports. A permanent home for LLRC will allow for a safer, more secure environment for equipment and for people. It will create more opportunities for the local community to get out in nature, enjoy the lake, keep minds and bodies healthy and create lasting memories through friendship and community. Thank you for your consideration, Sandra and Finbarr McCarthy • Terry From: Paul Terry [mailto:paul.terry@hero-health.org] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:08 PM To:Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Orono Parks Commission and a Long Lake Rowing Facility To the Orono Parks Commission, This email is offered in support of the proposed addition of a rowing facility at Summit Park on Long Lake. I anticipate that you are receiving considerable support from sports and fitness enthusiasts,from parents who understand the value of youth sports and from the many who are eager to see Long Lake flourish as a community with diverse and inclusive recreational offerings. This email is to affirm each of these as terrific reasons for you to support a new rowing facility but also to appeal to the commission about the vital role that our parks and Long Lake/Orono's recreational offerings contribute to the business well-being of these and surrounding communities. I have had the pleasure of being the CEO of three different organizations based here in the Twin Cities. When it comes to retaining talent that already works in Minnesota and, in particular, relating to the challenge of attracting and recruiting talent from around the nation to come work for us in Minnesota, I have routinely touted the active, hearty Minnesota lifestyle and the beauty and inimitable charm and . allure of our Minnesota lakes. My work relates to worksite health promotion research and the relationship between healthy living and worker engagement and productivity.The evidence that has amassed over the past two decades shows that companies with robust health and well-being offerings and opportunities regularly out perform those without a focus on employee well-being. As I'm sure you already appreciate, recruiting top talent has gotten ever more difficult in a low unemployment economy. I anticipate you also know that the twin cities has a unique need for technical talent in the healthcare,technology and food science fields as well as in our highly competitive universities. Related to this,you may not know that rowing is one of those lifetime sports that appeals mightily to these kinds of professionals who love to stretch themselves physically and emotionally as a way to keep in top mental shape for their work demands. My current role as a Fellow in a healthcare related think tank includes convening leaders from around the nation who are committed to building private and public partnerships that improve community health. Businesses are increasingly eager to engage with community leaders such as those of you serving on the Parks Commission because they believe that healthy communities play a central role in growing healthy businesses. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can offer other information about the business benefits of supporting sports facilities such as the rowing center you are considering for Long Lake. With thanks for your work on behalf of the community. Paul Terry • Zoner • From:Zoner, Eric[mailto:Eric.Zoner@graphicpkg.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:19 AM To:Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Diann Zoner<diann.zoner@gmail.com>;Zoner, Eric<Eric.Zoner@graphicpkg.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Support Dear Orono Parks Commission, We are Eric and Diann Zoner, Orono residents for 16 years. We were first introduced to rowing on Long Lake in 2013 when our high school sophomore daughter, Olivia,joined the club to learn how to row. At that time there were fewer than twenty club members. Today there are more than ninety-five junior and master rowers. Our daughter was instantly hooked on the sport, and we were quickly drawn in by the playful personality of the team and the natural camaraderie of its members, parents and coaches. To this day, we are still in awe at how a group of such humble beginnings has grown into a such a respected club and internationally recognized team. From the very beginning,this club had the vision and passion to build, not only a team, but a brand and a respected presence in the community. A boathouse has long been the anchor of this dream. In 2014 Orono and Long Lake neighbors saw an abandoned, neglected building with a pot-holed parking lot. But LLRC saw a place to call home, and their pride drove them to improve the property to let the community know they were serious. When the question of the team's impact on the community is raised,we recall the overwhelming response we received when it came time to reclaim the property and cleanup the site and lakeshore. At times we had over fifty volunteers ankle deep in mud and filling dumpsters. All this from a juniors team that had grown to twenty-five members. If this group felt such pride in an abandoned lot,just think of the pride and level of commitment they will have for a more permanent structure built for the purpose of the life-long sport of rowing. This boathouse would not only provide a home for LLRC, it would provide a place for community education and the promotion of health and fitness. It will provide a place where the community can gather to learn, play and enjoy our beautiful lake. In closing, over the life of the club, LLRC has been an exceptional neighbor and steward of the shore and lake. A boathouse in Summit Park would be a great way to add to the charm of Orono, showcase Long Lake and bring attention to an under-utilized natural gem. It will also serve as a gathering place for years to come where friendships, memories and a sense of community will continue to be built. Sincerely, Eric and Diann Zoner 1050 Cox Farm Road Orono, MN 55356 (952)473-0072 • Bigham • From:Jim Bigham [mailto:jim@smarca.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:46 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:Application to develop a growing boat storage facility on Long Lake. My wife and I have lived on the north shore of Long Lake at 1545 Long Lake Blvd. since 1979. We have very much enjoyed watching the rowers since they first started using the old Billy's property to store and launch their boats. We use the lake alot for water skiing,jet skiing,sailing, kayaking and pontooning and have found them to always be respectful and careful. We have watched the competitions and just wished this had started earlier so our 3 children could have participated as they grew up on the lake. We support their application and believe this would be a good use of currently under utilized park property. We also believe this could also help our area high schools develop a good rowing program that many children could participate in and then go on to college programs such as the U of M's. James and Cindy Bigham, 1545 Long Lake Blvd, Orono, MN.Thank you for your consideration of this matter. • • Hirsch Kuechle From: Nichole Hirsch Kuechle [mailto:nichi@myhealthybeginning.com] • Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:24 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc:Amy LLRC Johnson<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Thumbs up for LLRC boathouse at Summit Park I'd like to share my insights as to how LLRC is an asset to our community. Having grown up in Maple Plain, attended Orono schools K-12, and now raising my own family and running a small business in Long Lake, thriving community resources are important to me. An organization that has grown near and dear to our hearts is the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Our oldest daughter is entering her third summer of rowing with LLRC and I can't say enough about what connecting into that group has provided. Sunny has expanded her "family"and we have gained new friends, have seen new and different places on the map, and get the tremendous honor of watching her grow, push, and stretch herself under the guidance of Coach Nicholas. Providing she and other local youth and adults fitness and wellness opportunities is important for the growth and vitality of our small town. One thing I appreciate most is due to it being a club versus a district sport, Long Lake then attracts rowers from Minnetonka, Wayzata, Benilde, Blake, Breck, and beyond. The niche that LLRC has carved out is making its mark. Community members light up in conversation when they find out we are involved with this group. They are excited to hear what the rowers are up to and that we've got a space to utilize via Birches in which to congregate. The downside is that as a club we've got no space to call home or expand into. The result is inconsistencies in training, movement and time waste in hauling and storing equipment, and not a chance at bringing a real time regatta to Long Lake. To establish a home base for this group enables LLRC to provide programming that could be open to anyone in the community who wants to participate and have access to the lake. It also opens the opportunity for LLRC to stand tall and proud in its role as a community partner, wherein community service opportunities are open to all members. Our family has launched many a paddle board excursion from Summit Beach. We've taken our kids to this cleaner side of the lake for years to swim and enjoy the rope swing. It's a smaller beach that provides a more intimate sense of connection to neighbors. The only downside to this park is the unkempt nature of the area. More parking, a clean boathouse, picnic area, and well groomed/outlined beach with a dock would be a lovely and well received addition to our community. Nichole Hirsch Kuechle Buggy From: Laura Buggy[mailto:buggylaura@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:59 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing Club<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Letter in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, I would like to express my support for the Orono Parks Board to partner with Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a boat house on Summit Park property. I am a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew Masters' (adult) program. When I was looking to join a rowing team (having learned to row my last year of college and interested in learning more), I was thrilled to find an opportunity in the western metro—Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC)! I love that LLRC provides opportunities for youth and adults.As there are no rowing teams at high schools, having this opportunity available for youth in the western suburbs is wonderful and saves teens and parents precious time and resources since they do not have to go as far for the opportunity to row. I am constantly in awe of how quickly the youth progress and the high skill level they achieve in a few short years on the team! Having the adult program available is equally important. I think society tends to focus on athletics for youth as well as friendships during your school years. However,staying active and Sforming new and lasting relationships as an adult is equally important to the health and well being of the community but it can be challenging and daunting. Long Lake Rowing Crew has given me an avenue to stay active and form new relationships, leading to greater physical and mental health! I love that the masters program includes a wide range of ages and abilities:from just out of college to 70s, brand new rower to many many years of experience and everywhere in between! Being part of LLRC for several years, I have greatly enjoyed seeing adults try rowing for the first time and grow in their skills and passion for the sport! This program allows adults who want to compete at a high level and those who want to learn the sport on a recreational level to have access to the same excellent coaching and support. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged!The amount of encouragement and support I feel from my teammates is incredible! This encouragement is not limited to just rowing but transcends into other aspects of my life as well which goes to show the depth of impact being a part of this team can have. I truly feel lucky to be a part of this community and am grateful for the opportunity to use the space at Birch's on the Lake. Having a permanent home for LLRC at Summit Park would allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue providing these amazing opportunities to youth and adults in the Long Lake &Orono greater community for years to come. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sincerely„ Laura Buggy (Golden Valley resident) • Haus From:Joe Haus [mailto:joe@joehaus.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:33 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:A vote of support for Long Lake Rowing to partner with the City of Orono in building a home at Summit Park on Long Lake Hello Parks Commission, Please accept my vote of support in partnering with Long Lake Rowing Crew in the search of a boat house and home at Summit Park on Long Lake. As an Orono resident living on Bayside Rd, I have had many community members comment on how much they enjoy watching the rowers on Long Lake. The program is a great community non-profit organization that provided a great experience for my children. After rowing several seasons with LLRC our daughter walked on to the rowing team in Madison and found a community of girls that provide her support and friendship in college. Her experience as a D1 • athlete will provide lessons and learnings that will help her throughout life. Our son is a current high school rower and has found a group of hardworking kids that support each other. The kids learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the boats,the equipment, and the environment. The coaches have a great approach to teaching many facets of accountability to a diverse group of teenagers. The team has been very successful at regattas both in the states and in Canada. Thanks for considering this request, Joe&Sue Haus S • Bongart Original Message From: Craig Bongart [mailto:craig.bongart@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:04 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse 4 Greetings, I am reaching out with enthusiastic support for a permanent boathouse at Summit Park For the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Of course this will be great for the club, but even more than that, what a unique opportunity for Long Lake and the little known and used park. The LLRC has grown into a respected community oriented program where kids and adults alike can learn to row, and have the chance to compete at the most prestigious regatta's, here and abroad if they so desire. A graceful sport that for residents and visitors to the lake can be mesmerizing to watch,and of course it doesn't involve loud motors. With this email I respectfully ask for your support.This is a perfect fit as Long Lake continues to evolve and improve. I grew up in Orono and moved to Long Lake in high school. I graduated from Orono as have all three of my kids. My mother was the long-time elementary principle.This is a community I know well. I truly hope the commission embraces this opportunity to support and benefit from this community, non-profit club that is open to all who wish to learn, compete or just admire and observe. Respectfully, Craig Craig Bongart 763.607.2175 Sent from my iPad • Stoltenberg Original Message 110 From: Hotmail [mailto:l.stolt@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:15 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:Support of Long Lake Rowing As an Orono resident, I am writing to support Long Lake Rowing's petition for their own Permanent structure on Long Lake. My son, Gavin, has been a member of LLRC for the past few years. It has ignited a passion of rowing in him, and is something he wants to pursue in college and beyond. Because the local schools do not offer crew, LLRC Is their only option. In addition to fitness and teamwork, crew also is teaching him respect. I am confident that LLRC and its participants will respect the lake and the environment and be good stewards of the parks. Having a permanent home will not only benefit our family but the community at large. It will engage more residents in the outdoors and all Orono has to offer. Thank you for seriously considering LLRC's petition. Laura Stoltenberg I • Guenther From:Jan Guenther Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:42 PM To: acdwards@ci.orono.mn.us Cc: Ionglakerowing@gmail.com Subject: rowing partnership with Long Lake Hi everyone on the Orono parks commission. Everyone at Gear West loves the rowing club and sincerely asks that you support the club in their mission to provide an alternative form of fitness and exercise to youth in the area. I have been supported Orono rowing since the beginning when the club could only use the Rettinger' old car wash building. I have seen them respectfully observe the rights of all users of the lake while growing their sport for both the local youth and for enthusiastic adults who want to improve fitness and enjoy the water. Please allow the LLRC To continue to provide outdoor water recreation to those who love rowing, love the water and enjoy a comradery of outdoor fitness. But to do so they need stability in location and ease of lake access. For those of us who do not care for motor sports on the lake yet are respectful to those who do, I ask that you support those who would also like to use the water in alternative ways. Care will be taken to observe the normal use of beaches and I fully believe there can be room for all of us lake users who appreciate the water and value the lake front. 410 Long Lake is not Excelsior and is not Wayzata, but we have the potential and are on our way to become the"Fitness Hub of the West".With Gear West as one of the premier bike/ski stores in the Mpls and greater area,with our growing number of Fitness studios,with the wonderful new bike path thru the town and with our jewel of a lake, Long Lake IS unique.There are very few areas/lakes that have the ability to foster and support a rowing club and we should be proud that such a club exists in our town. Please allow them to grow conservatively in a permanent home. Thank you Jan . Jan Guenther Owner Gear West Ski.Run.Bike www.gearwest.com • Winkels Original Message 111 From: Rose Winkels [mailto:rose.winkels@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:20 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Orono Parks Commission - LLRC Boathouse Orono Parks Commission, My husband, our five children and I have been living in the Orono/Long Lake/Maple Plain area for the past 25 years. We do not own a motorboat,we do not fish, and we do not live near a lake. My husband grew up near water and it was always his dream to own a boat and live next to the water, but that never worked out for us. We drove by Long Lake often, but never found a way to engage in the lake and enjoy it.Then our youngest daughter Ava, after trying numerous sports,tried rowing with LLRC and she fell in love. She would get giddy just driving past Long Lake and could not wait to get out on the water and just be- just be one with the water. Rowing has become her passion and she feels a tremendous devotion to Long Lake. She is so proud to say that she is part of Long Lake Rowing! It has not all been easy,there has been lots of hard work, and she has had to work harder than rowers from most clubs because we are such a young club that does not have the facilities that most clubs have. Ava has recruited friends from school and the community to join the rowing team.These are people that have never had a connection with the water. She also convinced my husband and Ito join LLRC. So my • husband did not get his dream of owning a motorboat and living on the water, but instead we are rowing on Long Lake three days a week and thoroughly appreciating all that the lake has to offer. It has given us the opportunity to use the lake that we had been driving past for 25 years but did not have a way to engage with. Ava was recruited by the University of Kansas to row on their D1 Collegiate team. She was so proud to tell the coaches,teammates, and all of her fellow classmates that her heart is in Long Lake. LLRC opened a door to the lake that Ava, her friends that she has recruited to be on the team and my husband and I would never have gotten without rowing. The next step is to build a boathouse for LLRC so that the club has a home to invite the community into and share this beautiful life long sport of rowing. We personally feel a commitment to the club,to the lake itself and the community surrounding the lake and we hope that the Orono Parks Commission will support LLRC in it's efforts to build a boat house that will promote the lake and bond the community together. Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide! Rose Winkels • Wasscher 411 From: Ben Wasscher[mailto:wasscherb@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:55 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal Dear Mr or Ms Edwards, I am a member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of my support for the plans to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. Rowing is an awesome sport and it is clearly gaining in interest among high school students and adults alike.There are not many sports where high school students and older participants (am 62 myself) interact so closely. Rowing is a long impact, high intensity sport. Resulting in fit and healthy participants without the risk of injuries. I can certainly recommend to all people from Orono who have not yet decided to join. Best regards Ben Wasscher 4775 North Shore Drive Orono, MN 55364 • Mitchellette 11111 Original Message From: Drew Mitchellette [mailto:drew.mitchellette@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:55 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 3 Dear Orono Parks Commission, As a four year member of Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to express my support for the creation of a permanent home. Long Lake Rowing Crew has served as an anchor throughout my high school career, and will continue to as I return home each year from college.This fun, inclusive club has positively affected many lives in our community.After spending four years in the rowing community, it has became clear to me that LLRC is recognized at the national level. Members in the rowing community think highly of our club, and therefore bringing positive attention to this town. I have received compliments about the clubs unique and welcoming atmosphere. While rowers have the option of being competitive or recreational, my friends and I have had a blast training here on Long Lake,and then traveling across the county to compete. Establishing a permeant home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would allow us to expand this opportunity to more people in our community. As a resident of Long Lake and graduate of Orono High School, I feel a permanent home would bring positive publicity to these adjoined communities.A boathouse, potentially on Summit Beach, I feel,would create curiosity and excitement among our community. I believe the establishment of a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would add great value to • the communities surrounding Long Lake. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Andrew Mitchellette • • Heiberg Original Message From: Kaelynn Heiberg [mailto:kaelynncheiberg@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 4:02 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Summit Park Project Hello Mr. Edwards and the Orono Parks Commission, My name is Kaelynn Heiberg and I am one of the coaches for Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to help demonstrate to the Orono Parks Commission that Long Lake Rowing Crew is a community asset and that a boathouse in Summit Park will help this rowing crew continue to serve the Orono community. As a coach I have seen the difference that rowing can make to kids and adults alike. Long Lake Rowing Crew provides a safe space to learn a new skill,to make lifelong friendships and to gain confidence that can be taken from the boat into rowers' daily lives. Rowing is also a new way for people to enjoy a wonderful lake, like Long Lake, and to get exercise as well. Indoor rowing has been growing in popularity lately and as a rowing club we could help people translate that new interest in rowing to the outdoors, getting the workout they looked for in the indoor class,while being able to enjoy the beautiful lake and park. Rowing is also a skill that high school students can take to college. In recent years our high school program has seen successes that have gotten noticed nationwide,so that when our high schoolers visit • college rowing teams,the rowers and coaches recognize Long Lake Rowing Crew as a successful program, one that creates rowers who are assets to teams across the country. Long Lake rowers are encouraged to take part in community service projects,to come together as a team off the water, and to show appreciation for the community that supports us. Rowing is a great way to learn teamwork and leadership skills, and when we host community learn-to-row classes,we ask current rowers to help us coaches lead these classes.The classes give our rowers a chance to engage with new people and help teach the sport of rowing.The learn-to-row classes we offer through Orono Community Education are almost always full and usually have a waitlist, showing us that there is community interest in rowing already. A boathouse would help us continue to improve the quality of these classes and give us more options if the lake was windy or too rainy to row on. A boathouse would be a place indoors to hold the learn-to-row safely without making participants reschedule during the busy summer months. With a partnership between the Orono Parks Commission and Long Lake Rowing Crew,Summit Park would become a new place for people to try rowing and to enjoy the lake. Thank you, Kaelynn Heiberg Delmore From: Mary Delmore [mailto:mary@mrdlaw.biz] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:34 PM To:Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Support of LLRC My profile: Orono resident for 26 years Novice master rower with LLRC Recently 63 yr old retired attorney Founding and regular user of the Orono Activity Center Attention Orono Parks Commission, I have lived in Orono for 26 yrs. and have watched the area evolve with the Highway 12 bypass project, development of multiple neighborhoods,the shop Long Lake effort and the face lift associated with the 112 reconstruction project. Ever since the LLRC started rowing on Long Lake I watched them with keen interest. It is such an elegant, artful sport that very of us have had an opportunity to try or watch. When working out at the • Orono Community Center I met some master rowers and noticed that the Orono Community Ed offered an adult learn to row class with LLRC. I put aside my inhibitions and took the class. I was a recently retired attorney and at 62 and 5 foot 2"with no prior rowing experience-- I was hardly the likely recruit. I was totally hooked after my first time on the water. The sport is very artful and requires a deceptive amount of technique that will take me years to fully develop. I am ergging at the Long Lake Fire Department January—March before getting on the water this spring. Ergging at the LLFD is fine example of a community partnership with LLRC. I have met a number of new people who live in the community and surrounding area in the Masters club and everyone is very welcoming and gracious to a novice rower with zero experience. It's been refreshing to take on a new challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone—and all right in my back yard. It's not a sport for the faint of heart. I am confident the LLRC will continue to be a strong community partner and good steward of Long Lake. You should consider me a representative example of a committed community member interested in the both the future of Long Lake and the LLRC. I strongly urge you to support LLRC and provide the public community an opportunity to try rowing. Watching rowers on the lake is very picturesque and is a unique sport that distinguishes Long Lake. It should be fostered. Sincerely, • 0 Mary Delmore mars@mrdlaw.biz • Kasner Original Message III From: Karen Kasner[mailto:klkasner@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:19 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing to express my support of the the Long Lake Rowing Club and their efforts to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. As an Orono community member for the past 15 years, I have driven by Long Lake almost every day and often wished I was one of the lucky ones with a home on the water. The rowing club has added a mysterious allure to the lake. It is so serene to see the boats gently gliding through the tranquil water on a misty summer morning. When I read the articles of the regatta success the club brings home with them, it adds to my pride in being an Orono/Long Lake resident. What a fascinating and unusual sport and we are so lucky to be able to engage and support the young and old who are working so hard at it. I was so intrigued with the sport,that I decided to join the club. I have been amazed at the group's small town feel and welcoming attitude. They are dedicated to fitness and inclusivity for the entire community. I am looking forward to the chance to be on the lake with them this summer, an opportunity I would not have otherwise had. Thank you for your consideration of their request II Karen Kasner 845 Willow View Drive • • Thompson From: Ryan Thompson (US-ASR) [mailto:thompson.ryan@pwc.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:23 PM To:Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Attn: Orono Parks Commission RE: In Support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Hello To introduce myself, my name is Ryan Thompson and I've been an active member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew for 3 years as an assistant coach and member of the LLRC community. I'm 25,grew up in the Minneapolis area, rowed for 4 years in college,and currently live and work in Minneapolis. I was initially attracted to LLRC as an avenue to stay connected to the rowing community and to extend the strong sense of teamwork, hard work, and common vision established during my collegiate rowing career. I had a phenomenal experience with the sport of rowing in college and wanted to do my part to enable others to have a similar experience. While good rowing appears fluid, effortless, and graceful to an observer, rowing is the seamless (and most often disorganized) product of 1,000 unique sensations and responses that are learned over time and with diligent practice. It's the pursuit and rare achievement of this challenging dance that continues to attract and motivate community members of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic experience to learn and contribute to the sport of rowing and the LLRC community. With this theme in mind, I want to highlight several of the tangible benefits that LLRC has effectively • realized in the Long Lake Community and will continue to realize under the proposed partnership with the city of Orono and Summit Park on Long Lake. • LLRC provides opportunities for anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake the ability to do-so. LLRC offers increased access to Long Lake, making the lake more accessible to a greater number of people. Establishing a permanent home would enable LLRC to provide organized activities to anyone in the community seeking to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner, or a competitor and may not have the ability or access to enjoy the lake currently. • LLRC encourages and is culturally rooted in teamwork, comradery, and community both on and off the water. LLRC promotes fitness and wellness and encourages all members to practice healthy and balanced lives. • LLRC takes seriously its role as a community partner, a good steward of the lake,and make community service a priority. These are a few of the reasons that I continue to support LLRC and believe a permanent home at Summit Park will benefit the community. Thanks Ryan Ryan Thompson PwC I Senior Associate • Minneapolis I +1 (651)895 5117 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 110 pwc.corn • • Letscher SOriginal Message From:Jennifer Letscher[mailto:jletscher@yahoo.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 8:26 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Upcoming vote on Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Hello Parks Commission, I am hoping you will consider voting YES on the upcoming proposal and building plans being presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club for a boathouse on Long Lake. We have been a part of the club for the past few years and can attest to their community spirit and inclusive philosophy.They are a wonderful club that can bring an amazing sport-rowing-to the wider community. Establishing a permanent home can allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to provide programing that is open and available to anyone in the community. The sport of rowing is an amazing sport that provides not only exercise but cooperate teamwork. Long Lake Rowing Crew is a non-profit community club that is committed to sharing the life-long sport of rowing with all local community members. Please consider this when voting. • Thank you, Jennifer Letscher • Borchers Original Message • From: Sarah Borchers [mailto:sarahborchers@me.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:47 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park Dear Orono Park Commission, I'm writing in support of a partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake for the LLRC. Our family is new to the LLRC,with our 15 year-old just beginning her crew exploration. However,we have enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's, and I believe the City of Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members. Having a permanent place at Summit Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range of community members. As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park, and who has also accidentally slipped on the hill near Birch's where the LLRC currently sets up shop,the Summit Park location is far more accessible to folks.As our demographics in the Orono area grow older, having a wealth of opportunities for people to explore low-impact, accessible and effective exercise (while enjoying our beautiful outdoors)will only become more important. Summit Park has a special place in my heart, and I think having LLRC's permanent home there is a good idea. • Balancing the needs of the greater community and individual homeowners' preferences is an important role of the Park Commission. Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park Commission (our daughter as a junior non-voting member), and we've learned that there are always pros and cons to every decision. I hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in this case,the benefits to the wider community are great. Many thanks for your service to Orono, and for considering this partnership. Regards, Sarah Borchers 763-370-4647 • Hunt & Donlin • To: Orono Parks Commission Without a doubt, adding a Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) Boathouse will have a profound and positive impact on the Long Lake community and its neighboring communities. The long-term commitment that LLRC and the Boathouse brings are many. The boathouse will give everyone in the area access to the sport of rowing and access to Long Lake. Providing an opportunity for health and fitness in a low impact setting with high results for all ages in the community and beyond. Communities and neighborhoods benefit greatly from public spaces that include unique regional features such as boathouses. LLRC is committed to be good steward of Long Lake, its water quality and shoreline preservation, (as rowing shells are quiet and no-wake boats.) The LLRC Boathouse will provide public restrooms for Summit Park, a much needed improvement and will improve everyone's visit to Summit Park. The presence of the LLRC Boathouse will discourage unwanted activities at the park and offer the sport of rowing to all. Rowing can change lives by promoting fitness,teamwork, leadership and more. As stated in our club vision and mission... We strive to be the most all-inclusive,fun, and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities, committed to • providing expert instruction,promoting personal and competitive achievement, and enriching our members and community through the sport of rowing. We hope this encourages the residents and the Orono Park Commission to get involved in an extraordinary opportunity! Again, LLRC is committed to community service and having the LLRC Boathouse will make an immeasurable positive impact on the city of Long Lake and the Orono Park System. Sincerely, Margo Hunt& Patrick Donlin Master Rowers Sent from my iPhone • Greene • From: Brennan Greene [mailto:brennangreene@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:30 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club Hello,just wanted to let whomever is concerned know how great the Long Lake Rowing Club is. Over the last 5 years I have watched the club grow as they currently use the space behind Birch's as their home base. It is amazing to see how many more people of all ages that are experiencing rowing on Long Lake. It is the perfect lake for rowing as it is long and calm. The club is also something interesting for our customers to watch as they dine out on our deck overlooking the lake. Just seeing the peaceful rowers moving silently across the lake elevates our entire community, as most people never get to see a sport like this. They are consistently loading up their boats and representing our towns at meets all across the state and even in Canada. The club is always respectful of our space, but is rapidly outgrowing it. Birch's is in full support of them getting their own boat house in the future, and thinks that the presence of the club is something that really sets Long Lake/Orono apart from other communities. Please let me know if you have any questions about how they operate from a land owner perspective. Thank you. -Brennan Greene Brewmaster/Owner • 314-910-7346 Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse&Supperclub 1310 West Wayzata Blvd Long Lake, MN 55356 952-473-7373 Birch's Lowertown Tap Room & Barrel House 289 E 5th St Suite 3 St Paul, MN 55101 651-432-HOPS(4677) • . Winston Original Message From:John Winston [mailto:john@winstonlawoffice.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 7:45 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Rowing Boathouse Dear Park Commissioners: Our family enthusiastically support the creation of a rowing boathouse on Long Lake. Daughter Morgan and son John both participated in the LLRC's rowing program, and were the beneficiaries of the program's training and competition. We expect that Morgan will return to the sport once she is established with a new job in our community.That's one of the great pluses of the sport. Participants can be young and old.And it's great fun to watch-a beautiful sport all can enjoy, either as a participant or as a spectator.The proposed boathouse will add immeasurably to the experience and enjoyment of the sport on Long Lake. We ask that you approve the project. It will be of great benefit to our community and its residents,young and old. Thank you. John B Winston 245 Inland Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55447 . 612-597-6660 • Carragee • From: christine carragee [mailto:ccarragee@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 10:15 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: LLRC boathouse I'm hoping this email reaches the committee planning for the development of the Long Lake beach park. My name is Christine and I have been a rower off and on since 1997. I grew up in Philly where the sport is popular and very competitive. I rowed for my high school and a local club and then went on to row in college and post college in St Paul at a community club. Two years ago I was contacted by some former teammates about an immediate need for a juniors coach for the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I had taken 8 years off since I rowed competitively and wasn't sure I would make a good coach having been so far removed from the sport. I took a CRP class and meet with the former coach as well as the club director and decided to try and help out since I had a flexible schedule that summer. I was immediately impressed by the attitude, effort and capability of the boys and girls teams,with a mix of kids from various public and private schools on the west side of the cities. I got to watch kids form new friendship, build strength and fitness as they grew into their teenage bodies and support each other at regattas throughout that summer and the following seasons. Watching the dedication of both the student athletes and their parents who help run the club and get equipment and food to regattas was extremely motivating for me. I decided I wanted to get back on the water myself and was pleased to find that lake rowing in a single feels MUCH safer than on the Mississippi where you have to worry about fast moving barges and paddleboats which churn up wake that can suck small boats in toward them or swamp the boat making it heavy or unrowable. Compared to my experience rowing I'm St Paul • I have found Long Lake to be a similarly welcoming community, but a preferable venue. I've come to enjoy an occasional Saturday after practice breakfast at Birch's or heading to the Rooster bar for a drink with my Masters teammates. Now that I'm pregnant my ability to run or participate in other sports has dramatically deminished, but I've found that sitting on an erg is easy enough on my hips that in my 9th month I can still train with the team at the fire station. My pregnancy would have been a lot less active,social and enjoyable if I didn't have rowing to fall back on. I drive 25 miles from Highland Park to continue to be a part of LLRC because of their willingness to embrace everyone from the juniors who Won the most competitive regatta in the US,the Head of the Charles last fall,to some mid-60s retirees who are finding the sport for their first time. Having a secure physical location to store boats will be helpful to this club in many ways. It will minimize damage to hulls and equipment from the current dirty/wooded hillside which presents navigation challenges to avoid hitting obstacles getting on and off the water. It will mean less work transitioning from the on the water season to winter training, by providing year round training and storage in the same space and will enable better learn to row teaching space for new rowers or interested community members. With a dedicated boathouse I think the club can grow it's membership and diversity of age and ambitions significantly. It's such a massive volunteer endeavor to keep the club running when the fundamentals of where and how to store equiptment and how to train in inclement weather(which we have a lot of in MN) need to be continualy reevaluated. Rowing will always be a sport which requires more time and efforts to participate in than jogging or cycling, but it's team nature, low impact and the • joy of being on water make it worthwhile. • Peszek From: Larry Peszek [mailto:lmpnew2014@outlook.com] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 9:18 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse Mr. Edwards/Orono Parks Commission, I'm taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) boathouse. My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue rowing for the first time last year at the ripe "young" age of 65. It's been a great experience! I know that you are aware of the club's basic aim of providing an opportunity for anyone in the community to enjoy the lake and enhance one's fitness and wellness through the tremendous sport of rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC's ability to make this a reality for many individuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and for Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members of LLRC. The senior rowers, coaches, and especially the leadership of LLRC are people of character and integrity. They are very committed to be thoughtful stewards of the lake, and to be highly valued members of the community. LLRC is also simply a very friendly and sociable group. The junior rowers are outstanding young people—polite, dedicated, respectful, and disciplined. I • suspect that some junior rowers are drawn to the sport because they possess these traits, and some I suspect develop these traits because of what the sport and LLRC require. Regardless, it is genuinely rewarding to watch these young women and men as they train, develop, and compete. LLRC leadership clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program, and the parents of the juniors are likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community. Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission's support moving forward. Sincerely, Larry Peszek 5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive Independence, MN 55357 612.669.1319 411 Golbus • From:Josh Golbus [mailto:joshgolbus@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 8:17 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boat House To whom it may concern, I am a high school senior who has rowed for Long Lake rowing crew for several years. Rowing for Long Lake has opened many doors for me. Most of my closest friends I have met through Long Lake rowing. The sport of rowing has gotten me into college at Brown University. I would like to express my complete support for the construction of a boathouse at Summit Park. 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The correct information is as follows: SInformal meeting/discussion at the Long Lake Fire Department on Tuesday,January 28th at 7pm. Again, we ask as a courtesy to the members of LLFD, that you please send me an email if you plan to attend the meeting on January 28th. My email address is: rpberrell@yahoo.com. In addition, I encourage you to call me directly if you have any questions: 612-940-8656. Thanks, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew • S o�cL, LLRC ' 1NG C� 12/30/19 To: Orono Summit Park neighbors Fr: Rob Berrell, Board President, Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) Re: LLRC informational meeting Hello Summit Park neighbors: I wanted to provide you with an update on the proposed partnership between LLRC and the City of Orono. Since the Orono Parks Commission meeting you attended in November, our planning committee has been working on several action items as instructed by the Parks 111110 Commission. We would like to invite you to an informal meeting/discussion at the Long Lake Fire Department on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm. Our goal will be to answer many of the questions you asked at the Parks meeting and clear up any misconceptions about the club and what our ultimate goal is. Please send me an email if you will attend the meeting on January 8th. My email address is: rpberrell@yahoo.com. In addition, I encourage you to call me directly if you have any questions: 612-940-8656. Thanks, and we look forward to meeting with you on January 8th Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew S • 0G L,1 LLRC 1NG C January 29, 2020 Marty and Janet Schneider 1176 Wayzata Blvd W Long Lake, MN 55356 Dear Marty and Janet: I'd like to thank you for attending our LLRC informational meeting on January 8th. We appreciate having the opportunity to provide you with more information, clear up some misinformation and answer your questions about our proposed partnership with the City of Orono and a potential boathouse project. We appreciate all of your insights and ideas as we continue to explore what might be possible. We will provide you with updates on any new developments as we go through this process. I encourage you to reach out to me with any additional questions, ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew 612-940-8656 rpberrell@yahoo.com otIG L ` S y. Cs' LLRC N 41/V G January 29, 2020 Frederick and Eleanor Winston 755 Spring Hill Road Wayzata, MN 55356 Dear Fred and El: I'd like to thank you for attending our LLRC informational meeting on January 8th. We appreciate having the opportunity to provide you with more information,clear up some misinformation and answer your questions about our proposed • partnership with the City of Orono and a potential boathouse project. We appreciate all of your insights and ideas as we continue to explore what might be possible. We will provide you with updates on any new developments as we go through this process. I encourage you to reach out to me with any additional questions,ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew 612-940-8656 rpberrellc yahoo.com • pt.IG Lq otrA LLRC 1NG C4 January 29, 2020 David Johnson 460 E Long Lake Rd Orono, MN 55391 Dear David: I'd like to thank you for attending our LLRC informational meeting on January 8th. We appreciate having the opportunity to provide you with more information, clear 4111 up some misinformation and answer your questions about our proposed partnership with the City of Orono and a potential boathouse project. We appreciate all of your insights and ideas as we continue to explore what might be possible. We will provide you with updates on any new developments as we go through this process. I encourage you to reach out to me with any additional questions, ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew 612-940-8656 rpberrell@yahoo.com o\%1G Lq S 41/VG January 29, 2020 John and Cyndy Bowlsby 1025 Spring Hill Road Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear John and Cyndy: I'd like to thank you for attending our LLRC informational meeting on January 8th. We appreciate having the opportunity to provide you with more information, clear up some misinformation and answer your questions about our proposed partnership with the City of Orono and a potential boathouse project. We appreciate all of your insights and ideas as we continue to explore what might be possible. We will provide you with updates on any new developments as we go through this process. I encourage you to reach out to me with any additional questions, ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew 612-940-8656 rpberrellftyahoo.com • • ekG Litt„ LLRC rnG C January 29, 2020 Michael Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Rd Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear Michael: I'd like to thank you for attending our LLRC informational meeting on January 8th. We appreciate having the opportunity to provide you with more information, clear 41)' up some misinformation and answer your questions about our proposed partnership with the City of Orono and a potential boathouse project. We appreciate all of your insights and ideas as we continue to explore what might be possible. We will provide you with updates on any new developments as we go through this process. I encourage you to reach out to me with any additional questions, ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew 612-940-8656 rpberrell@yahoo.com o 14,ce, 11110 v. LLRC 'ING January 29, 2020 Joanne Pastel 951 Spring Hill Road Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear Joanne: I'd like to thank you for attending our LLRC informational meeting on January 8th. We appreciate having the opportunity to provide you with more information,clear up some misinformation and answer your questions about our proposed .40 partnership with the City of Orono and a potential boathouse project. We appreciate all of your insights and ideas as we continue to explore what might be possible. We will provide you with updates on any new developments as we go through this process. I encourage you to reach out to me with any additional questions,ideas or concerns. Sincerely, Rob Berrell Board President Long Lake Rowing Crew 612-940-8656 rpberrell@yahoo.com • Exhibit J See Page 3 for proposed change Sec. 78-303. -Conditional uses. Within any LR-1A one-family lakeshore residential district, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit: (1) Golf courses, country clubs, tennis clubs, non-profit camps, and religious camps, provided that: a. All principal buildings are located at least 100 feet from any adjacent property zoned for residential use; and b. All accessory buildings and structures more than six feet in height are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for residential use. (2) Guest houses and nonrental guest apartments. a. Guest houses, provided that: 1. The lot is at least two times the minimum lot area required by this section; and 2. The guest house is for the sole use of the occupants of the principle dwelling, including their domestic employees and nonpaying guests. b. Guest apartments with exterior ingress and egress, provided that: 1. The application for a guest apartment adequately addresses the concerns of parking, sewage treatment, exterior access method, and interior access method; 2. There is at least one access door to the apartment from inside the principal dwelling and this door is the primary means of accessing the apartment; 3. The guest apartment does not have a separate address; S 4. The guest apartment's utilities are not metered separately from the principal dwelling; and 5. The guest apartment is for the sole use of the occupants of the principal dwelling, including their domestic employees and nonpaying guests. (3) Keeping of farm animals for noncommercial purposes and for the use of the occupants of premises, provided that: a. Where the applicant requests a conditional use permit to keep horses, there must be at least one acre for the dwelling and two acres of open pasture for the first horse. If the applicant requests a conditional use permit to keep more than one horse, the property must have one additional acre of open pasture for each additional horse. Calculations of minimum pasture acreage shall not include any land defined as a wetland or wetland buffer under section 78-1602. b. Where the applicant requests a conditional use permit to keep farm animals other than horses, there must be at least one acre for the dwelling and one acre for each animal unit. Calculations of minimum acreage required shall not include any land defined as a wetland or wetland buffer under section 78-1602. c. Any building or structure associated with the animals is located more than 150 feet from the nearest adjacent residence and at least 75 feet from the nearest lot line. d. The use is operated in compliance with Chapter 62, Animals. (4) Places of worship, provided that all buildings and structures, except columbaria, are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for residential use. (5) Planned residential development, limited to detached single-family dwellings only and subject to the limitations of division 10 of this article. • (6) Public service structures, provided that: a. All buildings are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for residential 1111 use; and b. The architectural design of the structure is compatible with the architectural design of the surrounding area. (7) Provision of a bathtub or shower in an accessory building. Approval shall be conditioned on provision of municipal sanitary sewer or a conforming sewage treatment system designed to handle the anticipated flows from the building plumbing. Approval shall be granted only when the following criteria are met: a. The council finds that the proposed use of the accessory structure with a bathtub or shower will not be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood. b. The council finds that the plumbing fixtures proposed are in keeping with the intended use of the accessory building. c. The property owner agrees to the filing of a covenant in the title of the property providing that the accessory building will not be: 1. Used for a home occupation unless specifically approved by the city or if allowed by this Code. 2. Used as a dwelling unless a guest house conditional use permit is obtained. 3. Rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling under any circumstances. (8) Schools, daycare centers, uses accessory to a high school. a. Pre-kindergarten, primary and secondary public schools and private schools with a curriculum similar to a pre-kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Schools may include before and after school care for students. b. Daycare centers, nursery schools and similar programs that are not associated with a public or private school and serve pre-kindergarten children. c. Indoor ice arenas accessory to a high school provided the arena, including accessory uses, is: 1. Located on the same tax parcel as the high school to which it is accessory and is owned by the local school district; 2. Not separated from the high school building by a public road; 3. Operated by the school district or by a nonprofit organization; and 4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property zoned for residential use. (9) Two-family dwelling, provided that: a. Public sanity sewer service is available; b. The lot is adjacent to a commercial or industrial parcel; c. The dwelling is within 200 feet of the commercial or industrial parcel; and d. The design of the dwelling is compatible with the surrounding residences. (10) Columbaria, provided that all portions of columbaria located at or below ground shall be located at least five feet from any adjacent lot line and at least 50 feet from principal structures located on any adjacent property, whether such property is zoned for residential or non- residential use. All portions of columbaria located above ground shall meet the following standards: a. Located at least ten feet from property boundaries. • b. Located at least 50 feet from principal structures located on any adjacent property, whether such property is zoned for residential or non-residential use. c. Located at least ten feet from the edge of the paved, traveled roadway. d Shall not exceed eight feet in height including any appurtenances. e. Direct views from all adjoining residential parcels shall be buffered by appropriate means. (11) County dock, when: a. Directly connected to Hennepin County Right-of-Way. b. No canopy may be installed. c. 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'.'•;'1,10!+4 j�a7 + Exhibit L New public comments received for January public hearing S • From: Adam Edwards • To: "Mary Delmore" Cc: Lona Lake Rowing Director;Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Support for LLRCProposal Date: Tuesday,January 11,2022 4:01:02 PM Mary, Thank you. I'll forward your letter on to our planning department for inclusion in the planning packet. Adam From: Mary Delmore [mailto:mary@mrdlaw.biz] Sent:Tuesday,January 11, 2022 3:44 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing Director<llrc@longlakerowing.org> Subject:Support for LLRCProposal Adam, I am writing in support of the LLRC public/private partnership with City of Orono and to share my personal involvement with LLRC. 111 I joined the LLRC after taking the Learn to Row class offered as part of Oronno community education. I had watched the rowers at Birch's for years and when I finally retired from work I decided to give it a try. I was immediately hooked. I've been rowing with the Masters group now for 3 years and have enjoyed the challenge. It was such a saving grace to get out on the lake during the Covid shut downs. Not owing a boat of any kind I had never been on Long Lake before nor was I familiar with Summit Park--despite living in Orono for 26 years. Rowing on the lake certainly gives you a unique knowledge of and respect for the beauty of the lake throughout the seasons. I have found the rowers, LLRC management and coaches to be welcoming,gracious and community oriented. They are very sensitive to and respectful of the lake and its residents. Often when I share that I'm a LLRC rower people are very interested in hearing about the experience. LLRC has great PR potential for the area and I feel the LLRC is an excellent ambassador. I have participated and volunteered for Long Lake community events I hadn't prior to my involvement with LLRC. I've read the proposal and find it persuasive and not over stated. • The Delmores are strong supporters of the proposal and urge the City of Orono to support the private/public partnership. • Mary Delmore 3115 Sussex Rd Orono MN 55356 S From: Adam Edwards ilk To: "Kristen Hutchison" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: Letter of Support for LLRC Boathouse Date: Tuesday,January 11,2022 4:02:09 PM Kristen, Thank you. I'll forward your letter on to our planning department for inclusion in the planning packet. Adam From: Kristen Hutchison [mailto:kristen.hutchisonl@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,January 10, 2022 9:14 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Letter of Support for LLRC Boathouse Hello Adam, My name is Kristen Hutchison and I live at 2700 Georgia Avenue South, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426. I found LLRC about two years ago, as I was missing the beloved sport. I rowed for two years in college and now I am 30 years old. LLRC has given me . a community and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sport again. The people who work tirelessly to keep the program going are true cornerstones of the rowing community in MN. I was so excited to find LLRC and to get back out on the water. Having a boathouse as a permanent home would be a huge step forward for the entire Orono community. Getting more exposure for the sport out to the community will introduce the sport to more people and they will find out why rowing is so special. I fully support the movement towards a boathouse within Summit Park. Throughout the pandemic, a sense of community has been even more important and the welcoming rowing community at LLRC would be a powerful addition in creating future connections with the locals and new rowers. Be well, Kristen Hutchison Linkedln cell: 952.212.9492 From: Adam Edwards To: "Kristin Illingworth";jono Lake Rowing Director Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Letter re: Long Lake Rowing Club Boat House Date: Thursday,January 13,2022 7:41:03 AM Kristin, Thank you for your letter. We will get it included in the packets for the commission and council. Adam From: Kristin Illingworth [mailto:kristinillingworth@accelerateadvertising.com] Sent:Wednesday,January 12, 2022 7:59 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; Long Lake Rowing Director <Ilrc@longlakerowing.org> Subject: Letter re: Long Lake Rowing Club Boat House Hi Adam, My name is Kristin Illingworth and attached(and below) is a letter to the Orono City council in support of the Long Lake Rowing Club proposal to build a boat house in Summit Park. SThanks in advance for your consideration, Kristin Illingworth 513-257-1778 Kristin & James Illingworth 250 Meadowview Lane Medina, MN 55340 January 12, 2022 Orono City Council 2780 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Dear Orono City Council: I'm writing this letter to express our support of the Long Lake Rowing Proposal to construct a public-private boat house in Summit Park on Long Lake. We are parents of two Junior Rowers (Grace and Ava, ages 16 and 15) and have been a part of the Long Lake Rowing Club for a few years. Our daughters began rowing after participating in the "Learn to Row" class offered through Orono Community Education in the • summer of 2020. They enjoyed the course so much they decided to join the Junior Rowing team last summer. Their participation on the team has been wonderful for them and their development. With • COVID, there has been a lot of isolation and a significant lack of social interactions for young teens. Participating on the rowing team has allowed them to make friends, get outside to exercise, and it's helped them gain confidence in themselves as athletes and people. The summer of 2021 culminated in their first regatta where they not only had a lot of fun but won one of their races! They came home from this race saying they were "hooked" on the sport and plan on being part of the team going forward. My Husband and I have also come to know and enjoy the Long Lake community due to rowing. Our trips to rowing practice have encouraged us to explore the area and we have become patrons of many local restaurants and businesses that we would not have visited had it not been for rowing. These include Birches, Primo, San Pancho, Caribou, Carbone's and Harvest Moon. We support the public-private partnership that LLRC is proposing and we believe that the construction of a permanent home in Summit Park will not only benefit the club, but the community in general. The current lack of shelter can be very difficult in bad weather and is a bit unsafe in regards to theft (team equipment and rower's property that's left unattended during practices). The new boathouse will be another attractive 'feature' on Long Lake that will be a benefit to the entire community. The public showers can be used by all lake-goers as well as the picnic tables and public meeting room. Perhaps the biggest benefit will be a reduction in crime as this park will transform into a nicely-maintained area with more features and high-quality activity. This boat house will benefit the club that has helped our daughters so much. It will also benefit the Long Lake community as a whole. Please consider this proposal as it is truly a win-win for all involved. Sincerely, Kristin &James Illingworth From: Adam Edwards To: "Lam Peszek" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Long Lake Rowing Community Center Date: Thursday,January 13,2022 7:39:57 AM Larry, Thank you for your letter. We will get it included in the commission and council packets. Adam From: Larry Peszek [mailto:lmpnew2014@outlook.com] Sent:Wednesday,January 12, 2022 6:05 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Community Center Adam: I wanted to express my support for the proposed public-private partnership between Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) and the City of Orono,and for the construction of a permanent home for LLRC within Summit Park. I am a member of LLRC and on the board of directors. I am 67 years old but have only been rowing for 3 years—a testament to the fact that rowing is a great sport for teens through seniors, and that one can start at any age. The members of LLRC, both the juniors and the masters, are great people who are very respectful of Long Lake, and grateful members of the community—both on and off the water. The construction of the rowing center would provide a home for LLRC, and create a number of amenities for the community at Summit Park. We hope that the Orono Planning Commission will recommend that the Orono City Council approve our request. Thank you for your attention. Larry Peszek 5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive Independence, MN 55357 612.669.1319 From: Adam Edwards To: "Colin Balmforth";Melanie Curtis Cc: Irene Balmforth Subject: RE:Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC)-A letter of support Date: Thursday,January 13,2022 12:54:45 PM Colin, Thank you for your Letter. We'll make sure to share it with our Commission and Council. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Orono (952) 249-4661 aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us From:Colin Balmforth [mailto:colin.balmforth@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,January 13, 2022 12:53 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Irene Balmforth<irene.balmforth@gmail.com> 411/ Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)-A letter of support Dear Mr.Edwards, My wife and I are recent residents of Orono and find ourselves fortunate to live on the north shore of Long Lake. We enjoy all the amenities the area has to offer. As soon as we witnessed the serene rowing shells on the lake we were pleased to find that Long Lake rowing was not a private club but available to all, so we promptly joined this fun group of rowers last year. What a great community of people,we quickly got involved with their extra curricular work for the broader community,volunteering to support the Schools program,Long Lake Fire Department,teaching groups and many other events. First things first. Day one at Birch's restaurant where LLRC is currently located was eye opening- all of the rowing shells were spread out in various barns, homes and storage facilities for Winter. They needed to be transported to an open but wooded location below the restaurant and set up on temporary racks. It's an interesting challenge to rotate a 30'rowing shell on it's side and then thread it through trees to find a spot where the boat is strapped down to hopefully protect it from the elements - such a shame for equipment that is not just expensive but has history (I was carrying one of the Olympic boats used by Canada,now with LLRC).And then the crazy challenge to get these boats on the water, a hike via a muddy steep hillside track that had me jumping in to assist with a boat that was about to be dropped by it's struggling bearers all while calling out to inquisitive restaurant goers to keep their heads down. It's not safe and it's not secure. We both felt there was a huge opportunity for improvement. And this leads to our letter of support for a permanent home. We have a jewel of an asset in Long Lake rowing, a noble sport that has great history, one of the fastest growing sports in the USA,that aligns to our desires for a low carbon footprint,that is inclusive across all ages from collegiate to retirement, low impact fitness and great fun. Here's a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that supports and enriches the community.Anybody can partake,the club offers "Learn to Row" sessions through Orono Community Education and folk might be surprised to discover an inner passion for the sport. We encourage all to try it. While Long Lake itself is ideal for rowing, it's also used for many other activities. In the summer we see kayakers, canoes,paddle boards,powered watercraft,beach goers and more. In the Winter it's active too, cross country skiing, hockey, ice fishing amongst others. We love to see all of these sports enjoyed and partake in many of them ourselves. A rowing center in keeping with the lake can further enhance all users by offering improved lake facilities that provide a longer term investment for the township and it's patronage. My wife and I are supporters of Long Lake rowing and what it does for the community. Working together we believe that a beautiful facility that is safe and secure,that promotes S activity and is shared within the Summit Beach Park location can be a landmark success for Orono and it's residents. We thank you for reading and taking our views into consideration. Your sincerely, Colin and Irene Balmforth 1699 North Farm Rd Long Lake MN 55356. From: Adam Edwards 0 To: "Larsen.Gregg 3" Cc: Robert Berrell;Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:LLRC Date: Thursday,January 13,2022 3:54:44 PM Attachments: jmage002.onq jmaae001.pnq Gregg, Thanks for your email. We'll include it in the Planning Commission and City Council Packets. Adam 0ti6 Adam T. Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer '1/4, 2750 Kelley Parkway 1 Orono, MN 55356 \ z (952) 249-4600 aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us IIII From: Larsen,GreggJ [mailto:GLarsen@CBBURNET.COM] Sent:Thursday,January 13, 2022 3:29 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Robert Berrell <rpberrell@yahoo.com> Subject: LLRC To Whom it may concern: My name is Gregg Larsen and I live at 3510 Bayside Road, Orono. This is a letter of support for the Long Lake Rowing Club's request for a permanent structure and home base at Summit Park on Long Lake. LLRC is a well-run program and Long Lake is the best location for the team. Rob Berrell is a good friend of mine and I agree with his goals on this and admire his dedication to the program. I'm a long-term resident in this community and also make a living selling residential real estate here. Amenities like the proposed are important to the flavor of Orono and help create this special community. � a ii Gregg Larsen ----- 612.719.44771 glarsen@cbburnet.com I gregglarsenhomes.com 0 id 235 E Lake Street, Suite 1001 Wayzata,MN 55391 • . From: Adam Edwards To: "Lori Goodsell" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Long Lake Rowing Club Proposal Date: Thursday,January 13,2022 3:55:48 PM Attachments: jmage001.onq Lori, Thank you for your letter. We will include it in the packets for the upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meeting on the subject. Adam Adam T. Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono,MN 55356 (952)249-4600 �,�'t"°�'� aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From: Lori Goodsell [mailto:drlorigoodsell@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,January 13, 2022 3:38 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club Proposal Hi Adam, I have lived full time in Long Lake for 15 years and have a cabin part time in Orono. A few years ago while sitting on the patio at Birches watching the rowing team for the upteenth time, I decided to learn to row. Many of my neighbors in Long Lake/Orono and friends from the Lake Minnetonka community already were members and I wanted to try the sport too. I signed up through a Community Ed "Learn to Row" class and have been participating with them ever since. As a community resident who regularly uses the Orono beach, I am EXCITED to have public use bathrooms and a shower. I am also EXCITED to see more people in the park for crime reasons. Many times I have noticed the portapotty burned to the ground and teenagers up to no good. In a perfect world, less people would mean less problems but I think we all know that isn't the world we live in. I think with more activity and visibility in the park, it will reduce crime. I am excited to have people there so I don't need to worry about my car being broken into while I am walking my dogs on the new walking path. I have seen surprising dis-information campaigns online regarding the rowing club. In a time when hospitals are full, it seems we need fitness and outdoor recreation opportunities to stay healthy more than ever. I also can't imagine a more environmentally friendly sport than rowing. It surprises me that this little club has been such a target. I hope Orono will lead the way by helping to keep the rowing team on Long Lake. Thanks again, Lori Goodsell 2206 Watertown Road Long Lake,MN 55356 3355 Crystal Bay Road Orono,MN 55391 • • From: Adam Edwards To: 'Betsy Lana";J�lelanie Curtis Cc: Jlrc(@longlakerowing.orq Subject: RE:Letter of Support-Long Lake Rowing and City of Orono Partnership Date: Friday,January 14,2022 8:09:47 AM Attachments: jmage001.onq Betsy, Thank you for your letter. We will get it into the Planning Commission and Council Packets. Adam �N Adam T. Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer j_Ftot, _ 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952)249-4600 �``____ Y aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us II From: Betsy Lang [mailto:betsylang@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,January 13, 2022 6:56 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: llrc@longlakerowing.org Subject: Letter of Support- Long Lake Rowing and City of Orono Partnership Attn: Adam Edwards City of Orono To the Orono Planning Commission, I'm writing in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew's proposed partnership with the City of Orono in the construction of a boathouse at Summit Park. As an adult participant in the Masters program since 2016 and a parent of a high school rower, I appreciate the hard work and research the club has undertaken to get this project going. I am confident that a permanent home on Long Lake will be a positive and exciting venture for the club and the community. My involvement with LLRC began when I moved to the area from France,where I had developed an interest in rowing by watching a crew row by my house on a river each day. I was immediately welcomed by the club and attended indoor training before getting on the water the following spring. The coaching and organization have allowed me to both learn the sport of rowing and attend several regattas in the state. My son recently joined the Juniors team,where he met friends from other schools and enjoyed spending time outdoors on Ilibeautiful Long Lake. I also have a middle schooler who participated in the Orono Community Education "Learn to Row" course,which was a great experience as well. In short, our whole family has been positively impacted by the rowing program at Long Lake, but we also understand the challenges that come with storing equipment outside in the woods. • The partnership with Orono for the creation of an indoor space to store boats and provide community space will benefit the area immensely. The sport of rowing is open to all and brings together different backgrounds of people who share a love for the outdoors, physical fitness,personal improvement and teamwork. I often marvel at how international the sport is and have enjoyed rowing at LLRC with adults who grew up in the area, as well as meeting people from across the US and France,Puerto Rico, the Netherlands and Scotland. On a more local level,the Juniors team brings together students from area districts and creates an appreciation for the lake community that goes beyond affiliation with a particular high school or mascot. The coaches and volunteers at LLRC are environmental stewards who care for their athletes and neighbors. I have experienced firsthand how helpful and welcoming the people are at LLRC,people who thrive on sharing their passion for rowing and assisting others whenever they can. This project also means a home for these dedicated people, and not just their equipment. They deserve a space that they will care for with pride and will do whatever they can to benefit Long Lake and the Orono community. Thank you for your work on this issue and for your consideration of this letter of support. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Kind regards, Betsy Lang • 2931 Bradford Lane Mound, MN 55364 612-458-7113 betsylang@gmail.com I • • From: Adam Edwards To: Melanie Curtis Subject: FW:The Development of Summit Park Date: Friday,January 14,2022 8:36:28 AM Attachments: jmage001.onq From:Adam Edwards Sent: Friday,January 14, 2022 8:10 AM To: 'George Esau' <georgeesau@gmail.com> Subject: RE:The Development of Summit Park George, Thank you for your letter. We will get it into the Planning Commission and Council Packets. Adam cLpN Adam T. Edwards, P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer -3..,* .., 2750 Kelley Parkway 1 Orono, MN 55356 , ,V ' (952) 249-4600 aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From:George Esau [mailto:georgeesauCEgmail.com] Sent:Thursday,January 13, 2022 5:08 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us> Subject:The Development of Summit Park Mr.Edwards Attached below is a letter of support for the development of a rowing center at Summit Park. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, George Esau Cell: 612-281-9159 Email:georgeesau@gmail.com *-9-0k064) First appearance at Park Comm. Exhibit M PARK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM Item No.: 5 Date: November 4th,2019 Item Description: Proposal for Boathouse in Summit Beach Park Presenter: Long Lake Rowing Club Agenda Public Comment Section: 1. Purpose.The purpose of this action is to get a Park Commission recommendation on whether the city should partner with the Long Lake Rowing Crew allowing the club to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach Park. 2. Background. Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)was founded in 2014 by a group who had a vision for the sport of rowing on Long Lake. LLRC has been operating out of the Birches site and the Long Lake Fire Department. However the Birches site is not ideally suited to launching boats and with the club growing it is looking for a place to construct a boathouse and training facility. The Club approached the City in 2018 about the possibility of partnering with the city for use of the Summit Beach Park location. LLRC is a non-profit,501 C#organization. The mission of Long Lake Rowing Crew is "to provide a safe, inspiring and educational opportunity for people of all ages to learn, enjoy and excel in the sport of rowing. LLRC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club committed to knowledgeable instruction,personal and competitive achievement, and the well-being of its members and the greater Long Lake community." 3. Proposal. The LLRC will provide a presentation to the Commission on their proposal. In general improvements at the park would include a boathouse with admin and training facilities,public open space,public restrooms and a dock system. In addition a portion of the parking lot would need to be • paved by the club. 4. Considerations. The commission should consider the following. a. Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park? b. What benefits would the proposal provide to the park;to the community? c. What costs would be incurred by the city? d. If approved,what requirements or restrictions does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan? 5. Way Forward. a. Park Commission review and recommendation b. City Council initial review. c. Planning A Zoning Staff Review d. Planning commission Review—If required(ie.Variances needed) e. Building permit process f. Agreement/Lease developed g. City Council Approval COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED Motion to providing a recommendation to the City Council including and requirements or restrictions on the proposed plan for a boat house at Summit Beach Park. Exhibits References a. 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Chair Meyers called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. SEPTEMBER 3,2019,PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Carter moved,Hudson seconded,to approve the minutes of the September 3,2019,Park Commission meeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 2. OCTOBER 7,2019,PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING NOTES The Park Commission took no formal action on the minute . PUBLIC COMMENT • 3. PRESENTATION/RECOGNITION—MAYOR WALSH Walsh commended Rick Meyers for the leadership and dedication he has demonstrated as the chair of the Orono Park Commission for the past six years. Walsh read the resolution of appreciation adopted by the City Council at their October 28,2019,meeting. Walsh noted the Park Commission was dissolved for a period of ten years and then was re-instituted by the City Council six years ago. During that time the Park Commission improved a number of the city- owned parks as well as developed the Lurton Dog Park. Meyers commented he was very fortunate given the support the Park Commission has received from present and past City Councils,Staff,and citizens of Orono. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS A young boy asked whether the rope swing will be eliminated by the boathouse. Meyers noted the rope swing was never authorized by the City and that he cannot answer yes or no to that question at this time. 5. PROPOSAL FOR BOATHOUSE IN SUMMIT PARK—LONG LAKE ROWING CLUB Lisa McCarty, board member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew,addressed the Orono Park Commission. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a 501(C)(3)nonprofit organization. The Club services approximately 90 • rowers from Orono and the surrounding community,with approximately 50 percent of the rowers Page 1 of 15 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. attending Orono Schools. The Club has been able to provide them with five to six years of rowing experience and training,which allows them to attain scholarships at high-level universities ranging from Brown, Dartmouth,Syracuse. Washington,Notre Dame,and other universities all over the country. Rowing has become a very attractive sport and the Long Lake Rowing Club produces some of the best rowers in the state. Two of the Club's high school rowers placed first at the Head of the Charles race, which is one of the most highly profiled races in the country. The program,with its dedicated coaching staff,have been able to produce high-level rowers. The Club also prides itself in offering rowing to people of all ages.including a master's program that services rowers up to 80 years old. The Club has worked on integrating the community into this sport and developing a life-long passion for the sport. The rowing club utilizes Long Lake and currently is storing its equipment outdoors at Birches Restaurant because they do not have a building. The rowing club currently has over$200,000 worth of equipment sitting in the woods,which can be a security risk,and they are in desperate need of a home. McCarty indicated the Long Lake Rowing Club is willing to partner with the City for use of the Summit Beach Park location. Craig Martin,Peterson,Keller Architecture,stated the Long Lake Rowing Club reached out to their company several months ago about designing a boathouse and training facility. The Club would like to enter a private/public partnership between the Long Lake Rowing Crew and the City of Orono to create a neighborhood rowing facility and also to update Summit Beach Park. At this time they are proposing a park pavilion with toilet facilities,outdoor patio space with picnic tables,a small playground,a two-story rowing crew boathouse consisting of approximately 9,000 square feet,and dock amenities. The project intention and goals include promoting the education of rowing within the Orono community. establishing a home for the Long Lake Rowing club,building on the improvements Orono has been making to the Summit Beach area, providing a presence in the neighborhood to promote safety and security for patrons of the beach and neighbors,and creating a timeless beach destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use. Summit Beach Park is located on the southeast corner of Long Lake. There is existing parking for approximately 24 cars,temporary toilet facilities,a large lawn area.and a wooded hill area. Currently there are a few picnic tables on site. In conjunction with TBL Studios,a concept master plan has been created for what the park could look like. Being proposed is a paved parking lot for 24 cars and additional space for up to 36 spaces. The goal is to keep it fairly small at this point. The boathouse is proposed to be built into the hillside. The grassy knoll area was considered but it was felt it would be a little too damp and not safe for rowers moving their equipment in and out. Instead they are proposing to nestle it into the hillside to decrease its visibility for the neighbors. Also looking at a small pavilion, which would contain toilet facilities for park goers.and possibly a few picnic tables. Travis VanLear,landscape architect,noted he met with most of the Park Commissioners approximately one month ago at their work session. Ile has attempted to take that feedback and apply it to the concept plan that was presented at that time. As Craig elaborated,the goal with the overall project is to have a minimal impact on the design of the park and to use the existing attributes as much as possible. They would like to minimize tree removal and utilize the existing parking as much as possible to reduce cost • Page 2 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. and build off some of the main attributes that the park has that arc not being utilized at this time,such as the knoll which is currently covered with buckthorn. Following a meeting on site, it was felt the best location for the boathouse would be nestled into the hillside. The concept plan keeps the natural play area of the park intact;hides the boathouse but yet still provides access to the lake in a more isolated spot;and allows the rest of the park to be used. VanLear noted there has also been talk about potential trail opportunities with the City. VanLear indicated they tried to show potential trail connections and how those would be situated with the design of the boathouse. In addition,there was talk of a small playground facility being placed close to the play area. The proposed concept plan is the rowing club's first attempt at encompassing a lot of those comments and they are willing to make adjustments as they go through the process. One of the key needs of the Club will be dock access to launch multiple boats ranging from a single shell up to an 8-person shell. Because of the size of those shells,the docks will need some length. Being considered is the potential to maybe utilize the beach and swim area and perhaps protect it better from ongoing boat activity. The dock configuration shown is just one example,but there will need to be a series of docks for access needs. A secondary dock for a safety boat that goes out with the rowers is also required. • Meyers asked what will happen to the north once the road is reclaimed. Meyers noted that lineal area will run approximately three-fourths of a mile down the east shore of the lake. VanLear stated when they go forward with their plans,they can look at that closer. The overall project will not be built at one time but is intended to be a master plan that can be looked to going into the future. The intent is to keep it a more natural park that requires low maintenance,with one of the goals being to maintain the large trees. For the park itself,some of the ideas include maintaining some aspect of the lawn. The floodplain area would also he maintained. Being considered are just kind of passive play uses and seasonal activities. There is also the potential for a hockey/skating rink in the flat area or out on the lake as well as walking paths and a mountain bike path. Some of the big components are the standard recreational play area as well as a natural area, which would allow the imagination of kids to work. Martin displayed floor plans of the proposed boathouse. The first floor would be storage for the boats and the second floor would contain an office area and conference rooms as well as a gathering space. The two sketches on the right demonstrate how the building is nestled into the hillside. As someone goes up the hill towards the street.the building becomes what appears to be a one-story boathouse from the road. The top image shows the deck overlooking the lake on the boathouse. Martin stated they are looking at something that is timeless in terms of architecture and will be long- lasting. As it relates to the building mass,the top picture depicts the building from the lake and the bottom image is a sketch depicting the two-story building nestled into the hillside. The small structure on the right is the pavilion. Martin displayed some more pictures of the building and the various areas of the park. Martin thanked the Park Commission for their consideration of their concept plan. • Page 3 of 15 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Johnson asked how many trees would need to be removed. Martin indicated it would likely be six to seven. VanLear stated they have not gotten into the technical details of the grading,but that they did receive the tree file from Bolton& Menk. The next step is to go out and assess the quality of the trees and have that information before they go to the City Council. Ruegcmer commented she has a number of questions but that she would like to hear from the neighbors first. Carter stated what he remembers from the work session is the Park Commission would like to see limited parking and that he would encourage them to look at that. Carter asked whether they have spoken with any of the neighbors. Martin indicated they have not at this point. VanLear stated they typically present the idea to the Park Commission first and then prior to going before the Planning Commission they would have an open house. Lisa McCarty stated she has reached out to a number of friends and their advice was to see if this was • feasible first and that she would be happy to go to anyone's house and meet one-on-one with them. The Club wanted to go before the Park Commission first to see if there is a green light to go forward and then reach out to the neighbors. Meyers stated as a Commission,they had some reservations about the plan at the work session, but that they cannot tell the applicants no or yes until the City holds public hearings. Meyers noted this is not a done deal. North Hammond asked about the plans for the sewer and water. VanLear stated they have not gotten to that level of detail at this point and that their next step will be more of a technical level. What is known is that some of the setbacks will be an issue. Meyers requested people come up to the microphone to speak. The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. Rachel Feldman, 1010 Old Long Lake Road,stated they are the house right next to the proposed building and that they will be looking at the building from their back yard. Feldman stated in her view there are more than six trees that would need to be removed for a building of this size and that she would like to encourage the Park Commission to act in two ways. The first is to reject altogether the proposal for any type of building at Summit Park and the second is to reject any type of proposal to expand the rowing club at this site. Feldman noted she also has friends on Long Lake who are opposed to the proposal. If the proposal goes through,it would change the nature of Summit Beach for the benefit of the rowing club but would be a . Page 4 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. detriment to the residents. The neighbors appreciate the smaller scale presence of the rowers on the lake and Long Lake is a recreational lake for fishing,paddle boarding, pontooning.skiing.swimming and other activities. Feldman stated as a registered nurse, from a public health and safety perspective,expanding the club would be a very poor decision and poses a danger to people enjoying the beach and swimming area. Since she has lived in her house,there has been a swimming section for people of all ages and neighboring dogs enjoying the lake. The people visiting the park ranges from tiny children to groups of elderly people out swimming. Boats will come down to this end of the lake to anchor down and relax and swim and jump off the rope swing,which is a fun feature of the lake. Lots of high schoolers enjoy using it and other people picnic there and lay out in hammocks. Summit Beach is a relaxing and peaceful beach that the neighbors hope the City continues nurturing. Placing a boathouse at the beach would be dangerous to swimmers,boaters, floaters,and families. Feldman noted the rowers were asked to change their path to avoid the swimming area. Besides being a concerned neighbor,she is also an unofficial nature lover. Going forward with any type of expansion plan would not only affect recreation at the beach but would also destroy a nature preserve and large grassy area. The world needs more open,quiet and natural areas. There are wild turkeys that flock there, eagles,deer,and other animals that enjoy this area. • Feldman noted since they have lived in their home,the rowing club received approval for longer hours and that she would like to see the rowing hours restricted back to what they were previously. This past summer the rowing club was outside of their expanded hours and it is difficult to see the boats against the setting sun. Currently the rowing club has a home outside Birches,which is an ideal location. Birches places a restriction on the number of rowers and it is a safe place for the rowers to go in and out of the lake since there is no beach there where there will be swimmers and other people enjoying the water. Feldman encouraged the Park Commission to reject any proposal to place a boathouse on Summit Beach and any expansion of the rowing club. Nonn Hammond,450 East long Lake Road, noted he has resided at his house for more than 50 years,and that he would request Summit Beach be maintained as a natural setting as a neighborhood beach,which is more or less the way the beach and park. has been maintained over the past 50 years. I lammond indicated he does agree with the comments of the previous speaker regarding construction of permanent structures on the Summit Beach property. People come to Summit Beach to enjoy the natural environment,and that he and his family would like to strongly encourage the City to not allow any expansion of the park. Betsy Johnson,460 Long Lake Road East,stated the structure they are proposing to construct would be right in front of her house. The building is proposed to be 9,000 square feet and her house is 7,000 square feet. With this structure in front of her home,she might be able to see the lake if she is upstairs looking out the window. The view out the front of her house will be the back of the building. When they purchased their house in 2010,they felt it was a charming arca and that they are disappointed that this is even being considered. • Page 5 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Johnson noted they have not had a realtor out to give them a price for what their property would be worth once the view is obstructed. Johnson commented it appears the building will be higher than what is being portrayed and in her view the park is wonderful the way it is,and she would like to keep it that way. Jane Davidson, 1020 Old Long Lake Road,stated they have one of the best views of the park,and when she walks out to her dock,she is almost at the park. The park is crowded. While it does not have a playground,people swim,paddleboard,and fish. it is a very quiet park. At 10:00 at night the police come by and clear people out. Summit Beach is very different from the Nelson Lakeside Park that has a large playground. Summit Beach is just very unique because it is so natural. Davidson stated she likes the idea of having a natural playground,which is likely the new wave of parks. She can also see the benefit of a small pavilion and some improved picnic tables, which would enhance the park.but that she is very concerned about this extremely large building and private use of a public park at the exclusion of others. Davidson commented she is also concerned about the environmental impact of this proposal. Currently Long Lake is under siege environmentally because it has far too many pollutants,with one of the main pollutants being runoff It does not appear that the rowing club has considered the environmental impact of their proposal and that the City needs to consider the hardcover with the expanded parking lot and how that will impact the lake. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District said there could not be walking paths in some of those areas due to the environmental impact. • The Long Lake Rowing Club does not represent the entire community but is one component on a small lake. The lake has ski boats,pontoon boats, fishing boats,paddleboards,and the Long Lake Rowing Club. Davidson stated she cannot imagine a club constructing a 9,000 square foot building and not try to expand. It is currently difficult to access the lake when the club is there,and when she was out on the lake one time,an oar just narrowly missed hitting her in the head. Davidson stated in her view the plan is not appropriate. In addition,the proposed building does not look like a multi-functional building. It has storage and a workroom for fixing boats,an office space for the Long Lake Rowing Club,and a conference room. Davidson questioned how this could be a public building. Meyers asked if it would be appropriate for the rowing club to respond to some of the questions raised. Edwards noted the Park Commission is an advisory board and that they can ask for additional comment from the applicant. Meyers noted the City Council is the final arbiter of this and that the Park Commission attempts to listen to all sides. Orono takes environmental concerns very seriously and is a very lake-oriented city. Rob Burrell, president of the Long Lake Rowing Club.noted this is a very preliminary plan and kind of high-level at this point. In terms of expanding the club, it is not their intent to expand the club,but they arc looking for a permanent home to store their equipment and boats. Being at Birches is not ideal since their equipment gets beat up being stored outside and it is not their intent to have more boats on the water but merely to house their equipment. With the club's expanded hours,they do not have time to put more people and boats on the water. The coaches can only handle so many boats on the water and they are limited to two safety boats. • Page 6 of 15 MINUTES OF THE . ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. As it relates to safety,Birches is not a safe place to access the water given the slope. The club has to continually put mulch down in order to provide a safe walking path down to the lake. In terms of environmental impacts and the other issues that were raised,those are things the club will take into consideration. The club is not proposing coming into the park as a sole use. While this would be the club's boathouse,the club wants to improve the park and make it more useful for the community. They also want to keep the park as natural as possible and they are trying to make the structure as less intrusive as possible. Burrell noted they are just in the beginning phases of their plan and that they will be addressing the residents'concerns as they go through this process. It is not their intention to cause disruption to the neighborhood. Norm Hammond asked whether they are looking for public funding. Burrell stated they would conduct fundraising of their own to help build it. Betsy Johnson asked what type of impact the traffic would have on the neighbors. Currently people are forced to turn into private driveways and turn around. Johnson asked how many actual rowers will he there on a daily basis on top of the people who drive into the area and live there. Johnson indicated her driveway hooks right into the beach and that her children are not allowed to ride on the road due to the number of cars. Johnson stated the neighbors have concerns with the traffic and the noise. • Burrell stated in the summer months they do a couple of practice sessions with the juniors and the masters are only in the evenings three times a week. The junior rowers practice more often and there will be approximately 20 to 25 rowers per session,with some of them carpooling. Currently their cars are parked in the back row of Birches,which will provide some idea of the number of cars. Some of the rowers get dropped off. The proposal is to keep the lot small,and if the City ever wanted to expand it,that would be their call. The rowers are not there on Sunday. Meyers noted if this goes to the next level,there will be other opportunities for the residents to comment on the application. Rachel Feldman stated she does not know if going to the extent of a big two-story building is necessary and that perhaps they could cut down a few trees at Birches and construct a smaller structure. Feldman stated she would like to see the parking area stay the same as what currently exists. Meyers asked whether the Park Commission could table this. Edwards stated that is up to the Park Commission. but at some point the applicants would like to go before the City Council. i ludson noted the comments expressed by the public were similar to the comments raised by the Park Commission at their work session and that the Park Commission is interested in something that would have the lowest environmental impact as possible. Roath stated this has been a healthy,productive discussion and that he appreciates everyone's viewpoints. The Park Commission had the benefit of meeting with the rowing club during their work session and that • he knows how the neighbors feel because they had a lot of the same concerns. Page 7 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Roath indicated he is not ready to make a recommendation tonight and that in his view more discussion needs to happen. There were a lot of details the Park Commission heard at the work session that were not raised tonight that the public needs to understand. As a result,his vote is not to make a recommendation tonight because the conversation needs to continue. Berg stated a lot of points raised tonight have been discussed by the Park Commission and that they still have a lot of the same questions on how this will impact the neighborhood. Berg indicated she is not sure she is ready to move it forward at this point. Carter commented he also cannot move it forward and that he does not see a compromise at this point. Ruegemer stated she agrees with the comments of the neighbors. While it is a beautiful plan,Summit Beach is also a beautiful park and she does not feel they should move forward with anything at this point. Johnson stated one of the purposes of the Park Commission is to increase the usage of the parks in Orono and that he does not believe the Park Commission has made an improvement at a park where similar concerns were not raised initially. There are a lot of issues that need to be looked at. The proposal is still at an early point,and he would like to see the dialogue continued. In addition,the environmental aspect needs to be looked into and he would like to see more information about that. Johnson noted at the work session there was a little more stated about the public-private partnership at the • park,and that if a little effort was made to have some more of these informational meetings,it would be easier for the Park Commission to make a recommendation. Meyers commented there are a number of issues to be considered. Regardless of this proposal,East Long Lake will change because there will be shoreline restoration and a lineal park created, which will naturally bring in more people to the area. There is always a balance that needs to be struck on things and that they will be spending money to make the northern part a park. While it will attract more people.the shoreline restoration work. however,will improve the water quality of the lake. Meyers stated he views Summit Beach as a rustic park.and the question is whether it needs to be improved or have more use. in the past there has been some naughty use. The bathroom was burned down a few years ago and there is some partying that goes on,which raises some security and safety issues with the other activities that go on down there. The Park Commission has to look at the overall picture. The city-owned parks are for all the residents. In addition,being by a park can increase someone's value of their home. Meyers commented he appreciates all the residents'concerns and that it is just a matter of how much give and take there can be. This situation is unique because it would be a private-public partnership but there needs to be more discussion about what will happen at the park. There have been points that have been raised that need to be considered,such as the number of swimmers out there and how far out they swim. The beach does get a fair amount of usage. As a result,the City might have to look at changing the philosophy of that lake and perhaps only allow smaller motors or certain types of uses. Burrell stated in terms of moving forward,their understanding was if they receive a recommendation to move on to the next step,that is where a lot of this discussion would go on. • Page 8 of 15 MINUTES OF THE . ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Meyers commented it does not appear that the Park Commission is in favor of making a recommendation at this point. Burrell asked whether there would be another work session that they could appear at. Berg stated the feedback of the residents is new and that she would prefer to have another work session. Meyers suggested discussing this at one more work session and that it would he helpful if the residents submit their written concerns that the Park Commission can look at during the workshop. Jane Davidson stated what they have heard tonight is what is the right thing for the park and the greater community. The Park Commission has not heard from the people who use the park,who are not primarily the neighbors. The park is heavily used and most of them are not the residents in the area. Davidson asked whether the City has done a survey of the people who use the park. Davidson indicated she has not noticed a lot of partying at the park and that it is usually pretty quiet. The question is whether they want the rowing club to have almost exclusive use of this property since it is not looking like it is for the public except for possibly the bathroom. Edwards asked if they would like them to come back for the February work session and perhaps the March Planning Commission meeting. • Roath noted the work session would be with the Park Commission and that their work sessions are open to the public. Roath stated that does not mean that the rowing club has to wait until then to reach out to the neighbors. Johnson commented he is not sure he wants a work session where the Park Commission is the arbiter between the two sides and that he would be fine if the parties have their own meetings to see if there is enough common ground. One of the points raised was whether this will be an exclusive use and what is the greater value to the community. Johnson stated in his view those things can be answered in the meantime and then brought before the Park Commission. In his view it would be a mistake to suggest that this is ready to go to the Planning Commission since they would have the same types of questions and that there are still are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Meyers stated hardcover and tree removal will be huge issues. Berg stated another issue is the impact to the beach and the people that use the park. The City wants people to use the parks and make them friendly for everyone, hut that is another issue that was raised tonight. Roath stated the City needs to be thinking about the improvements to the area and this proposal together. Meyers commented it will be a big change to the neighborhood and it will not be the little hidden beach that it has been. • Page 9 of 15 MINUTES OF THE . ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday, November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Ruegemer stated bringing in bikers and hikers and swimmers is different than constructing a 9,000 square foot building for a private club. Rachel Feldman stated she would echo those same comments. The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. STAFF REPORTS 6. NAMING OF PARK BEHIND THE LONG LAKE FIRE STATAION Edwards noted the parcel of land behind the Long Lake Fire Station was designated as a park by the City Council a number of years ago. The park was not tracked by Staff since it was unnamed. The parcel has been used for the donation garden and recently there has been some interest in developing the parcel. The City Council directed that Staff and the Park Commission look at how this parcel is used as a park. It is Staff's feeling one of the first things to do is to give it a name and start tracking it as a park. Some options include the Donational Garden Park or the Fire Station Park. Meyers stated another idea was to name it after Patti Pesak,who served as Mayor and a Park Commissioner. This park is for the donation garden and not a community garden. Meyers recommended • it be named the Paul Pcsak Donation Garden Park. Carter moved, Ruegemer seconded, to recommend the park behind the Long Lake Fire Station be called the Paul Pesak Donation Garden Park. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. Meyers suggested the park also have a small plaque erected that says"Press On",which was a saying that Paul liked to use. 7. PARK SIGN STANDARD Edwards stated the top image on the screen is an example of the current park sign standard and the bottom is the new design. Berg noted the circle was on top of the old sign but not within the sign. Edwards stated the colors preferred by the Park Commission was dark woods green with tan lettering. The sign would be smaller than the current sign at 95 inches wide. Meyers asked whether gray was an option. Edwards indicated it was not an option. The material is recycled laminate plastic. The sign and post would be$2,100.concrete$100. labor S120,for a total cost of$2,320. The signs would not be illuminated. The existing signs are made out of cedar and arc starting to deteriorate. Johnson asked how the logo would be done. • Page 10 of 15 • MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Edwards indicated it would be an insert. The sign itself would be dark woods green with tan coloring. The posts can be green or tats. Staff would propose using similar type of material for the posts. Meyers noted the signs would not need to he repainted. Carter commented he does not like the way the posts stick up above the sign and that he would like Staff to come up with a sketch that depicts the final sign,which could then be reviewed and approved by the Park Commission. Edwards stated the posts will stick up above a little bit because the posts are routed to fit the sign but that it should not be by much. Johnson commented he likes the green for the sign. Berg and Carter stated they would like the posts to be the same color as the sign. It was the consensus of the Park Commission to go with the green sign and tan lettering with green posts. Edwards stated he will do up a color sketch to bring before the Park Commission at their next meeting. 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN • Edwards reported some adjustments have been made to the Capital Improvement Plan based off of previous discussions with the Park Commission. Items on the CiP are funded from the Park Fund and all items on the CIP are subject to funding availability and approval by the City Council. Some of the changes made include the following: 1. Update the trail construction estimate for County Road 19 between Livingston to Dakota. The cost was increased from$115,000 to$160,000. It is Staffs expectation the final design will he smaller than what was originally planned. 2. The estimated cost for East Long Lake Road to trail was increased from$120,000 to$134,000 based on reduced expectations of partner funding. 3. Summit Beach improvements have been reduced to$95300. The estimate was originally $140,000. The scope has been reduced to only include parking paving and playground given the proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Club. The estimate includes a$15,000 playground grant. Edwards noted the City would he able to use the recycled material from the road removal, which would make an excellent base for the parking lot. 4. The estimated cost for Big Island ADA trails,amenities,and restroom is$80,000,which is the minimum amount the City will need to contribute. Based upon the grant,the City committed to $200,000,but the 501(c)(3)is working on raising donations to fund the remaining$120,000. 5. The golf course tire pit has been reduced to zero from$26,885.00. This item was removed at the • direction of the City Council at their October 28 meeting. Page 11 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. 6. The picnic table and shade sail at the community garden was reduced to zero from$7,000. The removal was based on guidance received at the October Park Commission work session.This item may be replaced by a future trail connection from Willow Drive to Long Lake's park. Carter asked how far along the plan is for the East Long Lake Road to trail. Edwards indicated archeological work has been completed as well as the survey work. Carter asked if the road to trail and the beach improvements are two distinct drawings. Edwards indicated the road to trail has a master plan that was developed a couple of years ago and the park improvements were based on past cost. Carter requested he be provided with a copy of the master plan. Carter asked whether the Park Commission is spending a lot less in 2021 because there is less money or perhaps not as many improvements are required. Edwards stated a lot of stuff wound up in the 2020 budget. The CSAH 112 phase three trail project is based on the projection when the road project is currently scheduled by Hennepin County. The Hackberry improvements are scheduled for 2023 and would be triggered by the acquisition of some • property in that area. Carter requested the CIP include the Comprehensive Plan changes. Edwards noted the column on the right highlights that. Carter commented he does not have a problem with leaving the parking lot on here but that more information is needed before spending that amount of money. Edwards noted each of these projects have to go before the City Council to be approved and that the CIP is merely a planning level document. Meyers stated in his view it should be kept on the CIP but that does not mean the Park Commission has to go forward with the project. Edwards noted none of the projects listed have been approved for construction. Roath asked what the$140,000 encompassed for Summit Beach. Edwards indicated it was mainly the parking lot and that Staff pulled out some of the possible improvements since it sounded like the layout of the park might change given the proposal by the rowing club. Roath stated they should not assume a certain outcome for the rowing club and that they should keep it at the$140,000. Edwards stated it was more associated with the trail improvements,the sun sails,and dock accessories. • Page 12 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Carter indicated he would be fine with that. Johnson stated they should have looked at the fund as having a fixed amount of money and that he would be cautious of spending all of the money. Johnson noted the City never had a discussion for what they envisioned long-term for Summit Beach and now they have been forced into having that discussion. Ruegemer stated it was her impression that Summit Beach would basically stay the way it is,and that the proposal by the rowing club totally changes the park for everybody. Ruegemer stated a 9,000 square foot building is huge and takes over the park. Hudson commented they did a better job at explaining what would he available for the public at the workshop. Roath noted the Park Commission talked about doing a long-term planning session for the park,but that has not been done. Edwards stated the strategic plan was done a year ago.which is a 10-year planning document and is included in the Comprehensive Plan. Johnson stated they have not had a brain-storming session in the past few years on what they envision for the City going into the future,which would be very helpful. • Roath stated if there is going to be another source of funding for the parks,that would change the plan. Carter stated they did that to some extent with the trails but not the rest of the parks. Berg commented things change as the community changes,which also needs to be taken into consideration. Johnson noted the Trails Committee has as its top priority doing the trail construction along North Arm Drive,which was originally proposed in 2016. There was a safety component added to it,which is needed now more than ever. When the Park Commission did the prioritization.it was based on both safety and doing it with the road improvement project,which has been delayed now to 2023. Johnson stated he never thought they should be spending that much money on the North Arm trail for what they wanted to accomplish,and that they should look at that trail as a second imperative. The City already had a study done by Bolton& Menk to arrive at this number and the Park Commission felt the scope of the project was over what was needed and not necessarily meeting that safety component. Johnson stated he would like to allocate some amount of money to take another look at that and just leaving it in the CIP as a placeholder. If it going to he tied to a road improvement,the road improvement should perhaps be moved up since the trail provides a safety path to a park and eliminates the need for people to walk on the road. Johnson stated he would like to put on the record that the Park Commission should allocate some money to have Bolton R.Menk relook at it. Edwards noted the Park Commission meeting is in January and that is typically when they set their priorities for what they would like to accomplish in 2020. • Page 13 of 15 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION 1111 Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Johnson noted the City Council at their last meeting voted to allocate the money received from the dog passes back into the Lurton Dog Park. Edwards stated the City also received$35,000 from an casement dedication that was allocated toward the parks. Johnson asked if some of those monies could be used to do the trails. Edwards indicated it could. The Park Commission took no formal action on this item. 9. PUBLIC WORKS PARKS UPDATE None SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 10. BIG ISLAND INITIATIVE UPDATE—RICK CARTER Carter reported the 501(c)(3)has$40,000 committed so far and that they have around $80,000 left to • raise. Carter encouraged everyone to pass on the link. Meyers stated he read in the paper where the Rotary Club was going to do a presentation to the veterans and that it would be nice if a representative from the Big Island committee came to that. The Historical Society is also doing an architectural presentation on Big Island at the library. Carter stated that five-person board set up the 501(3)(c)and that they will need the help of a number of other people to solicit funds. 11. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING UUPDATE—JAN BERG Berg reported the golf course will be getting a fire pit that will be portable. The Public Works Department will be putting the lights on the tree in the near future and work on the tree lighting ceremony is pretty much on track. Meyers noted the$26,000 was removed for the fire pit from the CIP but that it is a long-range plan to have a fireplace with a gas insert in the clubhouse. CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS 12. COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES Meyers reported Navarre and Livingston parks have had their fall cleanup performed by Norling Landscaping. Hudson asked if the payments for Lurton have been put online yet. • Page 14 of 15 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Ruegemer indicated they are still working on that. Rucgemer noted she has been including articles in the City newsletter every quarter on the different parks and that she will do one on Big Island and the fundraising. Meyers thanked everyone for their service on the Park Commission. ADJOURNMENT Carter moved,Hudson seconded,to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 8:38 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. ATTEST: a fit Brian Roath,Chair • • Page 15 of 15 �oNo, Second appearance at Park Comm. Exhibit 0 t x PARK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM F��kfsflUa'� • Item No.: 2 Date: March 2°d,2020 Item Description: Proposal for Boathouse in Summit Beach Park Presenter: Long Lake Rowing Crew Agenda Chairman's Report Section: 1. Purpose.The purpose of this action is to get a Park Commission recommendation on whether the city should partner with the Long Lake Rowing Crew allowing the club to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach Park. 2. Background. Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)was founded in 2014 for the sport of rowing on Long Lake. LLRC has been operating out of the Birches site and the Long Lake Fire Department. However the Birches site is not ideally suited to launching boats and the club is looking for a place to construct a boathouse. The Club approached the City in 2018 about the possibility of partnering with the city for use of the Summit Beach Park location. LLRC is a non-profit,501C#organization. The mission of Long Lake Rowing Crew is "to provide a safe, inspiring and educational opportunity for people of all ages to learn, enjoy and excel in the sport of rowing. LLRC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club committed to knowledgeable instruction,personal and competitive achievement, and the well-being of its members and the greater Long Lake community." The Parks commission considered this proposal at the November 4th,2019 Park Commission meeting at which time the Commission tabled the action(Minutes at Exhibit B). 3. Proposal. The LLRC will provide a presentation to the Commission on their proposal. In general • improvements at the park would include a boathouse,public restrooms and a dock system. 4. Considerations. The Commission should consider the following. a. Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park? b. What benefits would the proposal provide to the park;to the community? c. What costs if any would be incurred by the city? d. What requirements(accessibility to public,park improvements,public programs)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan? e. What restrictions(size of structures,location of structures,hours of use,parking)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan? 5. Public Comment. At the November 4",2019 commission meeting the Commission received public comment. The minutes of that meeting including the public comment are at exhibit B. Written public comments received after the meeting are at exhibit C. 6. Way Forward. a. Park Commission review and recommendation b. City Council review. c. Planning and Zoning Staff Review d. Planning commission Review—If required(i.e.Variances needed) e. Agreement/Lease developed f. City Council Approval g. Building permit process h. Construction • i:_ Prepared By. , Reviewed By: - Approved By: • COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED 11111 Motion to providing a recommendation to the City Council including any requirements or restrictions on the proposed plan for a boat house at Summit Beach Park. Exhibits A. Proposal from LLRC(To be provided at the meeting) B. Public Comments: Minutes from November 4th,2019. C. Written Public Comments received by the City. References http://lonrlakerowin .oir' • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. 5. PROPOSAL FOR BOATHOUSE IN SUMMIT PARK—LONG LAKE ROWING CLUB Lisa McCarty,board member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew,addressed the Orono Park Commission. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a 501(C)(3)nonprofit organization. The Club services approximately 90 rowers from Orono and the surrounding community,with approximately 50 percent of the rowers attending Orono Schools. The Club has been able to provide them with five to six years of rowing experience and training,which allows them to attain scholarships at high-level universities ranging from Brown,Dartmouth,Syracuse,Washington,Notre Dame,and other universities all over the country. Rowing has become a very attractive sport and the Long Lake Rowing Club produces some of the best rowers in the state. Two of the Club's high school rowers placed first at the I Lead of the Charles race, which is one of the most highly profiled races in the country. The program,with its dedicated coaching staff,have been able to produce high-level rowers. The Club also prides itself in offering rowing to people of all ages,including a master's program that services rowers up to 80 years old. The Club has worked on integrating the community into this sport and developing a life-long passion for the sport. The rowing club utilizes Long Lake and currently is storing its equipment outdoors at Birches Restaurant because they do not have a building. The rowing club currently has over$200,000 worth of equipment sitting in the woods,which can be a security risk,and they are in desperate need of a home. McCarty indicated the Long Lake Rowing Club is willing to partner with the City for use of the Summit Beach Park location. Craig Martin,Peterson,Keller Architecture,stated the Long Lake Rowing Club reached out to their company several months ago about designing a boathouse and training facility. The Club would like to enter a private/public partnership between the Long Lake Rowing Crew and the City of Orono to create a neighborhood rowing facility and also to update Summit Beach Park. At this time they are proposing a park pavilion with toilet facilities,outdoor patio space with picnic tables,a small playground,a two-story rowing crew boathouse consisting of approximately 9,000 square feet,and dock amenities. The project intention and goals include promoting the education of rowing within the Orono community, establishing a home for the Long Lake Rowing club,building on the improvements Orono has been making to the Summit Beach area,providing a presence in the neighborhood to promote safety and security for patrons of the beach and neighbors,and creating a timeless beach destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use. Summit Beach Park is located on the southeast corner of Long Lake. There is existing parking for approximately 24 cars,temporary toilet facilities,a large lawn area,and a wooded hill area. Currently there are a few picnic tables on site. In conjunction with TBL Studios,a concept master plan has been created for what the park could look like. Being proposed is a paved parking lot for 24 cars and additional space for up to 36 spaces. The goal is to keep it fairly small at this point. The boathouse is proposed to be built into the hillside. The grassy knoll area was considered but it was felt it would be a little too damp and not safe for rowers moving their equipment in and out. Instead they are proposing to nestle it into the hillside to decrease its visibility for the neighbors. Also looking at a small pavilion,which would contain toilet facilities for park goers,and possibly a few picnic tables. S Page 1 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 all 6:30 o'clock p.m. Travis Vanl.ear,landscape architect,noted he met with most of the Park Commissioners approximately one month ago at their work session. He has attempted to take that feedback and apply it to the concept plan that was presented at that time. As Craig elaborated,the goal with the overall project is to have a minimal impact on the design of the park and to use the existing attributes as much as possible. They would like to minimize tree removal and utilize the existing parking as much as possible to reduce cost and build off some of the main attributes that the park has that are not being utilized at this time,such as the knoll which is currently covered with buckthorn. Following a meeting on site,it was felt the best location for the boathouse would be nestled into the hillside. The concept plan keeps the natural play area of the park intact;hides the boathouse but yet still provides access to the lake in a more isolated spot;and allows the rest of the park to be used. VanLear noted there has also been talk about potential trail opportunities with the City. VanLear indicated they tried to show potential trail connections and how those would be situated with the design of the boathouse. In addition,there was talk of a small playground facility being placed close to the play area. The proposed concept plan is the rowing club's first attempt at encompassing a lot of those comments and they are willing to make adjustments as they go through the process. One of the key needs of the Club will be dock access to launch multiple boats ranging from a single shell up to an 8-person shell. Because of the size of those shells,the docks will need some length. Being considered is the potential to maybe utilize the beach and swim area and perhaps protect it better from ongoing boat activity. The dock configuration shown is just one example,but there will need to be a series of docks for access needs. A secondary dock for a safety boat that goes out with the rowers is also 10 required. Meyers asked what will happen to the north once the road is reclaimed. Meyers noted that lineal area will run approximately three-fourths of a mile down the east shore of the lake. VanLear stated when they go forward with their plans,they can look at that closer. The overall project will not be built at one time but is intended to be a master plan that can be looked to going into the future. The intent is to keep it a more natural park that requires low maintenance,with one of the goals being to maintain the large trees. For the park itself,some of the ideas include maintaining some aspect of the lawn. The floodplain area would also be maintained. Being considered are just kind of passive play uses and seasonal activities. There is also the potential for a hockeylskating rink in the flat area or out on the lake as well as walking paths and a mountain bike path. Some of the big components are the standard recreational play area as well as a natural area,which would allow the imagination of kids to work. Martin displayed floor plans of the proposed boathouse. The first floor would be storage for the boats and the second floor would contain an office area and conference rooms as well as a gathering space. The two sketches on the right demonstrate how the building is nestled into the hillside.As someone goes up the hill towards the street,the building becomes what appears to be a one-story boathouse from the road. The top image shows the deck overlooking the lake on the boathouse. Martin stated they are looking at something that is timeless in terms of architecture and will be long- lasting. As it relates to the building mass,the top picture depicts the building from the lake and the 11110 Pagc 2 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. bottom image is a sketch depicting the two-story building nestled into the hillside. The small stnicture on the right is the pavilion. Martin displayed some more pictures of the building and the various areas of the park. Martin thanked the Park Commission for their consideration of their concept plan. Johnson asked how many trees would need to be removed. Martin indicated it would likely be six to seven. VanLear stated they have not gotten into the technical details of the grading,but that they did receive the tree file from Bolton&Menk. The next step is to go out and assess the quality of the trees and have that information before they go to the City Council. Ruegemer commented she has a number of questions but that she would like to hear from the neighbors first. Carter stated what he remembers from the work session is the Park Commission would like to see limited parking and that he would encourage them to look at that. Carter asked whether they have spoken with any of the neighbors. • Martin indicated they have not at this point. VanLear stated they typically present the idea to the Park Commission first and then prior to going before the Planning Commission they would have an open house. Lisa McCarty stated she has reached out to a number of friends and their advice was to see if this was feasible first and that she would be happy to go to anyone's house and meet one-on-one with them. The Club wanted to go before the Park Commission first to see if there is a green light to go forward and then reach out to the neighbors. Meyers stated as a Commission,they had some reservations about the plan at the work session,but that they cannot tell the applicants no or yes until the City holds public hearings. Meyers noted this is not a done deal. Norm Hammond asked about the plans for the sewer and water. VanLear stated they have not gotten to that level of detail at this point and that their next step will be more of a technical level. What is known is that some of the setbacks will be an issue. Meyers requested people come up to the microphone to speak. The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. Rachel Feldman, 1010 Old Long Lake Road,stated they are the house right next to the proposed building • and that they will be looking at the building from their back yard. Feldman stated in her view there are more than six trees that would need to be removed for a building of this size and that she would like to Page 3 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. encourage the Park Commission to act in two ways. The first is to reject altogether the proposal for any type of building at Summit Park and the second is to reject any type of proposal to expand the rowing club at this site. Feldman noted she also has friends on Long Lake who are opposed to the proposal. If the proposal goes through,it would change the nature of Summit Beach for the benefit of the rowing club but would be a detriment to the residents. The neighbors appreciate the smaller scale presence of the rowers on the lake and Long Lake is a recreational lake for fishing,paddle boarding,pontooning,skiing,swimming and other activities. Feldman stated as a registered nurse,from a public health and safety perspective,expanding the club would be a very poor decision and poses a danger to people enjoying the beach and swimming area. Since she has lived in her house,there has been a swimming section for people of all ages and neighboring dogs enjoying the lake. The people visiting the park ranges from tiny children to groups of elderly people out swimming. Boats will come down to this end of the lake to anchor down and relax and swim and jump off the rope swing,which is a fun feature of the lake. Lots of high schoolers enjoy using it and other people picnic there and lay out in hammocks. Summit Beach is a relaxing and peaceful beach that the neighbors hope the City continues nurturing. Placing a boathouse at the beach would be dangerous to swimmers,boaters,floaters,and families. Feldman noted the rowers were asked to change their path to avoid the swimming area. Besides being a concerned neighbor, she is also an unofficial nature lover. Going forward with any type of expansion plan would not only affect recreation at the beach but would also destroy a nature preserve and large 110 grassy area. The world needs more open,quiet and natural areas. There are wild turkeys that flock there, eagles,deer,and other animals that enjoy this area. Feldman noted since they have lived in their home,the rowing club received approval for longer hours and that she would like to see the rowing hours restricted back to what they were previously. This past summer the rowing club was outside of their expanded hours and it is difficult to see the boats against the setting sun. Currently the rowing club has a home outside Birches,which is an ideal location. Birches places a restriction on the number of rowers and it is a safe place for the rowers to go in and out of the lake since there is no beach there where there will be swimmers and other people enjoying the water. Feldman encouraged the Park Commission to reject any proposal to place a boathouse on Summit Beach and any expansion of the rowing club. Norm Hammond,450 East long Lake Road,noted he has resided at his house for more than 50 years,and that he would request Summit Beach be maintained as a natural setting as a neighborhood beach,which is more or less the way the beach and park has been maintained over the past 50 years. Hammond indicated he does agree with the comments of the previous speaker regarding construction of permanent structures on the Summit Beach property. People come to Summit Beach to enjoy the natural environment,and that he and his family would like to strongly encourage the City to not allow any expansion of the park. Betsy Johnson,460 Long Lake Road East,stated the structure they are proposing to construct would be right in front of her house. The building is proposed to be 9,000 square feet and her house is 7,000 square feet. With this structure in front of her home,she might be able to see the lake if she is upstairs looking • Page 4 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION 111/ Monday, November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. out the window. The view out the front of her house will he the hack of the huilding. When they purchased their house in 2010,they felt it was a charming area and that they are disappointed that this is even being considered. Johnson noted they have not had a realtor out to give them a price for what their property would be worth once the view is obstructed. Johnson commented it appears the building will be higher than what is being portrayed and in her view the park is wonderful the way it is,and she would like to keep it that way. Jane Davidson, 1020 Old Long Lake Road,stated they have one of the best views of the park,and when she walks out to her dock,she is almost at the park. The park is crowded. While it does not have a playground,people swim,paddleboard, and fish. It is a very quiet park. At 10:00 at night the police come by and clear people out. Summit Beach is very different from the Nelson Lakeside Park that has a large playground. Summit Beach is just very unique because it is so natural. Davidson stated she likes the idea of having a natural playground,which is likely the new wave of parks. She can also see the benefit of a small pavilion and some improved picnic tables,which would enhance the park,but that she is very concerned about this extremely large building and private use of a public park at the exclusion of others. Davidson commented she is also concerned about the environmental impact of this proposal. Currently Long Lake is under siege environmentally because it has far too many pollutants,with one of the main pollutants being runoff. It does not appear that the rowing club has considered the environmental impact of their proposal and that the City needs to consider the hardcover with the expanded parking lot and how that will impact the lake. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District said there could not be walking paths in some of those areas due to the environmental impact. The Long Lake Rowing Club does not represent the entire community but is one component on a small lake. The lake has ski boats,pontoon boats,fishing boats,paddleboards,and the Long Lake Rowing Club. Davidson stated she cannot imagine a club constructing a 9,000 square foot building and not try to expand. It is currently difficult to access the lake when the club is there,and when she was out on the lake one time,an oar just narrowly missed hitting her in the head. Davidson stated in her view the plan is not appropriate. In addition,the proposed building does not look like a multi-functional building. It has storage and a workroom for fixing boats,an office space for the Long Lake Rowing Club,and a conference room. Davidson questioned how this could be a public building. Meyers asked i f it would be appropriate for the rowing club to respond to some of the questions raised. Edwards noted the Park Commission is an advisory board and that they can ask for additional comment from the applicant. Meyers noted the City Council is the final arbiter of this and that the Park Commission attempts to listen to all sides. Orono takes environmental concerns very seriously and is a very lake-oriented city. Rob Burrell,president of the Long Lake Rowing Club,noted this is a very preliminary plan and kind of high-level at this point. In terms of expanding the club,it is not their intent to expand the club,but they are looking for a permanent home to store their equipment and boats. Being at Birches is not ideal since Page 5 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. their equipment gets heat up being stored outside and it is not their intent to have more boats on the water but merely to house their equipment. With the club's expanded hours,they do not have time to put more people and boats on the water. The coaches can only handle so many boats on the water and they are limited to two safety boats. As it relates to safety,Birches is not a safe place to access the water given the slope. The club has to continually put mulch down in order to provide a safe walking path down to the lake. In terms of environmental impacts and the other issues that were raised,those are things the club will take into consideration. The club is not proposing coming into the park as a sole use. While this would be the club's boathouse,the club wants to improve the park and make it more useful for the community. They also want to keep the park as natural as possible and they are trying to make the structure as less intrusive as possible. Burrell noted they are just in the beginning phases of their plan and that they will be addressing the residents'concerns as they go through this process. It is not their intention to cause disruption to the neighborhood. Norm Hammond asked whether they are looking for public funding. Burrell stated they would conduct fundraising of their own to help build it. Betsy Johnson asked what type of impact the traffic would have on the neighbors. Currently people are forced to turn into private driveways and turn around. Johnson asked how many actual rowers will be there on a daily basis on top of the people who drive into the area and live there. Johnson indicated her driveway hooks right into the beach and that her children are not allowed to ride on the road due to the number of cars. Johnson stated the neighbors have concerns with the traffic and the noise. Burrell stated in the summer months they do a couple of practice sessions with the juniors and the masters are only in the evenings three times a week. The junior rowers practice more often and there will be approximately 20 to 25 rowers per session,with some of them carpooling. Currently their cars are parked in the back row of Birches,which will provide some idea of the number of cars. Some of the rowers get dropped off. The proposal is to keep the lot small,and if the City ever wanted to expand it,that would be their call. The rowers are not there on Sunday. Meyers noted if this goes to the next level,there will be other opportunities for the residents to comment on the application. Rachel Feldman stated she does not know if going to the extent of a big two-story building is necessary and that perhaps they could cut down a few trees at Birches and construct a smaller structure. Feldman stated she would like to see the parking area stay the same as what currently exists. Meyers asked whether the Park Commission could table this. Edwards stated that is up to the Park Commission,but at some point the applicants would like to go before the City Council. Hudson noted the comments expressed by the public were similar to the comments raised by the Park Commission at their work session and that the Park Commission is interested in something that would have the lowest environmental impact as possible. • Pagc 6 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday, November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Roath stated this has been a healthy,productive discussion and that he appreciates everyone's viewpoints. The Park Commission had the benefit of meeting with the rowing club during their work session and that he knows how the neighbors feel because they had a lot of the same concerns. Roath indicated he is not ready to make a recommendation tonight and that in his view more discussion needs to happen. There were a lot of details the Park Commission heard at the work session that were not raised tonight that the public needs to understand. As a result,his vote is not to make a recommendation tonight because the conversation needs to continue. Berg stated a lot of points raised tonight have been discussed by the Park Commission and that they still have a lot of the same questions on how this will impact the neighborhood. Berg indicated she is not sure she is ready to move it forward at this point. Carter commented he also cannot move it forward and that he does not see a compromise at this point. Ruegemer stated she agrees with the comments of the neighbors. While it is a beautiful plan,Summit Beach is also a beautiful park and she does not feel they should move forward with anything at this point. Johnson stated one of the purposes of the Park Commission is to increase the usage of the parks in Orono and that he does not believe the Park Commission has made an improvement at a park where similar concerns were not raised initially. There are a lot of issues that need to be looked at. The proposal is still 410 at an early point,and he would like to see the dialogue continued. In addition,the environmental aspect needs to be looked into and he would like to see more information about that. Johnson noted at the work session there was a little more stated about the public-private partnership at the park,and that if a little effort was made to have some more of these informational meetings, it would be easier for the Park Commission to make a recommendation. Meyers commented there are a number of issues to be considered. Regardless of this proposal,East Long Lake will change because there will be shoreline restoration and a lineal park created,which will naturally bring in more people to the area. There is always a balance that needs to be struck on things and that they will be spending money to make the northern part a park. While it will attract more people,the shoreline restoration work,however,will improve the water quality of the lake. Meyers stated he views Summit Beach as a rustic park,and the question is whether it needs to be improved or have more use. In the past there has been some naughty use. The bathroom was burned down a few years ago and there is some partying that goes on,which raises some security and safety issues with the other activities that go on down there. The Park Commission has to look at the overall picture. The city-owned parks are for all the residents. In addition,being by a park can increase someone's value of their home. Meyers commented he appreciates all the residents' concerns and that it is just a matter of how much give and take there can be. This situation is unique because it would be a private-public partnership but there needs to be more discussion about what will happen at the park. There have been points that have been raised that need to be considered,such as the number of swimmers out there and how far out they swim. The beach does get a fair amount of usage. As a result,the City might have to look at changing the 41111 philosophy of that lake and perhaps only allow smaller motors or certain types of uses. Page 7 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Burrell stated in terms of moving forward,their understanding was if they receive a recommendation to move on to the next step,that is where a lot of this discussion would go on. Meyers commented it does not appear that the Park Commission is in favor of making a recommendation at this point. Burrell asked whether there would be another work session that they could appear at. Berg stated the feedback of the residents is new and that she would prefer to have another work session. Meyers suggested discussing this at one more work session and that it would be helpful if the residents submit their written concerns that the Park Commission can look at during the workshop. Jane Davidson stated what they have heard tonight is what is the right thing for the park and the greater community. The Park Commission has not heard from the people who use the park,who are not primarily the neighbors. The park is heavily used and most of them are not the residents in the area. Davidson asked whether the City has done a survey of the people who use the park. Davidson indicated she has not noticed a lot of partying at the park and that it is usually pretty quiet. The question is whether they want the rowing club to have almost exclusive use of this property since it is not looking like it is for the public except for possibly the bathroom. Edwards asked if they would like them to come back for the February work session and perhaps the • March Planning Commission meeting. Roath noted the work session would be with the Park Commission and that their work sessions are open to the public. Roath stated that does not mean that the rowing club has to wait until then to reach out to the neighbors. Johnson commented he is not sure he wants a work session where the Park Commission is the arbiter between the two sides and that he would be fine if the parties have their own meetings to see if there is enough common ground. One of the points raised was whether this will be an exclusive use and what is the greater value to the community. Johnson stated in his view those things can be answered in the meantime and then brought before the Park Commission. In his view it would be a mistake to suggest that this is ready to go to the Planning Commission since they would have the same types of questions and that there are still are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Meyers stated hardcover and tree removal will be huge issues. Berg stated another issue is the impact to the beach and the people that use the park. The City wants people to use the parks and make them friendly for everyone,but that is another issue that was raised tonight. Roath stated the City needs to be thinking about the improvements to the area and this proposal together. • Page 8 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Meyers commented it will be a big change to the neighborhood and it will not he the little hidden beach that it has been. Ruegemer stated bringing in bikers and hikers and swimmers is different than constructing a 9,000 square foot building for a private club. Rachel Feldman stated she would echo those same comments. The Parks Commission took no formal action on this item. 11110 • Page 9 of 9 PHIL & CASSE' ORDWAY 11, NOV 2 5 2019 November 20,2019 CITY OF t RoNo Orono Park Commission 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Re: Long Lake Rowing Club Boat House Dear Chairman Meyers and Park Commissioners: We appreciated the opportunity to attend the Park Commission meeting last week in the hope of learning more about the potential new boat house and park project at Summit Beach Park. We strongly support the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC) and hope they will continue to be able to row on the lake and ultimately have a safe,functional and permanent location on Long Lake. While the images displayed at the meeting—those being used in the concept phase of design -- are certainly appealing, we understand that everything is very preliminary at this point. And, as enticing as those images are, we do have reservations about siting such a large,single-purpose structure to be used by a single entity on what is quite a small park currently entirely open to the public. The scale of this concept plan just seems out of proportion for that site and the exclusive nature of the partnership risks establishing a negative precedent for the City. While this first meeting was helpful, what we didn't learn are a number of details related to what the basic structure of an agreement between the City and LLRC might include. These are vital details to be considered early in the process and would include: • Who will pay for the construction of the building? • Who will pay for the on-going maintenance of the building? • Who will own the building? • Will there be a land lease or sale of land? • Who bares the liability risks of the building,LLRC's operation on City property,etc.? • What are other potential risks to the City(financial and other)? It appeared that the majority of the citizens in attendance at the Park Board meeting were mostly neighbors of the park,but the agreement that the City ultimately makes with LLRC will commit all of the citizens of Orono to the potential risk of increased expenses or many other unforeseen risks,including the risk of LLRC's demise. These are critical issues to be contemplated at the early stages of this discussion and deserve an opportunity for input from the entire community. It would also be interesting to know if LLRC has discussed an agreement with the City of Long Lake for a similar plan in the Nelson Lakeside Park area. [To us,this seems like a more logical site,but there are most likely previous discussions of which we are not aware,but which should certainly be explained nevertheless]. We again reiterate that we are avid supporters of LLRC and consequently do not want our questions and concerns to appear that we are opposed to LLRC having a facility on Long Lake,we just want it to be in the best location, in a scale that suits the shores of the lake,and is not detrimental to the site that is ultimately selected.Hopefully at the next meeting that addresses this project we will learn more. This can be a win-win project. Phil&Cassy Ordway C/•• cc: President Rob Berrell,Long Lake Rowing Club110 Mayor Denny Walsh,City of Orono 1145 COUNTY ROAD SIX ORONO, MINNESOTA 55356 • Francis Kulacki and Jane Davidson 1020 Old Long Lake Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 November 16,2019 Orono Park Board RE: Summit Beach Park Dear Orono Park Board members: We are residents of Long Lake and have owned a home on Long Lake near Summit Beach Park since 2011. We are writing to provide our observations on how this park is used and of its benefits to the community, as well as input on the proposal to build multiple docks and a large boat house structure for the benefit of the Long Lake Rowing Club. Summit beach is a jewel among parks because of its natural setting and access to the lake for swimmers. It is most heavily used in the summer by families,young and old, who swim and float from the beach out into the lake,paddleboard, sunbathe and picnic. The swimming beach access is in a calm bay and the natural setting offers places to sit under the trees and sunbathe with a view of the surrounding lake shore. It is used in the winter months for hiking, fishing and S access to the lake for skating and biking. These natural amenities are the draw. There is no other park or public area on the lake which offers open access to the lake without boat and rowing traffic or rough water. Motorized boats and rowing skulls are inherently unsafe for swimmers and thus Summit Beach Park is an oasis. The closing of East Long Lake Road to vehicular traffic has drawn many people to walk or bike with their kids along the lake, fish along the shore and hike into Wood Rill. The renovation of this linear extension of the park will expand the park for bird watching,biking,and safer fishing and access to Wood Rill. It also provides an opportunity to reduce the rate at which storm water enters the lake. We enjoy being neighbors of the park and contrary to a comment made in a recent meeting by the chair of the the Park Board, we have never observed unruly or inappropriate use of the park. The park is quiet after 10 pm and the users are respectful of each other and the neighbors. I am aware of an isolated vandalism event several years ago but this problem appears to be solved. We have never had any concern for safety or complaints about noise or improper behavior. There is no problem to be fixed in this regard. I urge the Park Board to preserve Summit beach for the broad use that it enjoys today while improving it to enhance its natural beauty, lessen its environmental impact on wildlife,wetlands. and water quality, and to provide improvements consistent with the use and uniqueness of the property. This is a park where less is more. Upgrading the parking lot with a permeable hard surface, adding a small covered pavilion for multiple picnic tables,enhancing the facilities to include bathrooms and potable water, and providing safe and environmentally sensitive areas for fishing would be beneficial. In addition, a natural play area that mimics nature for play would be a great asset and a draw for families. There are excellent examples of natural play areas in the • area(see https://www.familyfimtwincities.com/twin-cities-nature-playgrounds.i) 1 The plans presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club do not appear beneficial to the greater • community. If implemented,the permanent presence of the LLRC would dominate use of the park at the expense of others. The proposed docks preclude safe access to the lake by non- rowers. In fact, one dock blocks the beach from the lake and both docks are intended for launching skulls or docking LLRC's motorized boats; they are not designed or intended for use by the public. The proposed building is designed solely for storage and maintenance of private boats, and private office space; it is not a community space. Increased use of the lake by the LLRC over time seems inevitable if this facility is built. Contrary to comments by the LLRC to the Orono Park Board, LLRC has made recent requests to the Cities of Long Lake and Orono for increasing the number of skulls, adding dock space and expanding time on the lake beyond the expansion they were granted in 2019. The proposed use of Summit Park by the LLRC will lead to unsafe conditions for swimmers, paddle boarders, and rowers, especially if the rowing club increases membership and requires expanded hours on the water. The proposers seem unaware of how the park is used today or the impact of their proposal on the environment and on expanded use of the park by others. We urge you to maintain the natural beauty of this park while enhancing it for use by the larger community and securing it for future generations when natural parks may be rarer. We support the development of the linear park and are excited to see that Orono wants to improve the beach area and expand its use. However,we feel that the proposal by the LLRC does not meet these objectives and is short sighted for the good of the larger community. We urge the LLRC to pursue other options not within proximity of the beach area and at a much smaller scale. We question the appropriateness of this use of public property. 4110 Sincerely, 60..10412.: Jane Davidson, Frank Kulacki I 2 • From: )oe Haus To: Adam Edwards Cc: langlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: A vote of support for Long Lake Rowing to partner with the City of Orono in building a home at Summit Park on Long Lake Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 10:32:56 PM Hello Parks Commission, Please accept my vote of support in partnering with Long Lake Rowing Crew in the search of a boat house and home at Summit Park on Long Lake. As an Orono resident living on Bayside Rd, I have had many community members comment on how much they enjoy watching the rowers on Long Lake. The program is a great community non-profit organization that provided a great experience for my children. After rowing several seasons with LLRC our daughter walked on to the rowing team in Madison and found a community of girls that provide her support and friendship in college. Her experierce as a D1 athlete will provide lessons and learnings that will help her throughout life. Our son is a current high school rower and has found a group of hardworking kids that support each other. The kids learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the boats,the equipment, and the environment. The coaches have a great approach to teaching many facets of accountability to a 411 diverse group of teenagers. The team has been very successful at regattas both in the states and in Canada. Thanks for considering this request, Joe &Sue Haus S From: )im Bigham To: Adam Edwards 111 Cc: lonolakerowinata)gmail.conl Subject: Application to develop a growing boat storage facility on Long Lake. Date: Thursday,February 27,2020 12:46:25 AM My wife and I have lived on the north shore of Long Lake at 1545 Long Lake Blvd. since 1979. We have very much enjoyed watching the rowers since they first started using the old Billy's property to store and launch their boats. We use the lake alot for water skiing,jet skiing, sailing, kayaking and pontooning and have found them to always be respectful and careful. We have watched the competitions and just wished this had started earlier so our 3 children could have participated as they grew up on the lake. We support their application and believe this would be a good use of currently under utilized park property. We also believe this could also help our area high schools develop a good rowing program that many children could participate in and then go on to college programs such as the U of M's. James and Cindy Bigham, 1545 Long Lake Blvd, Orono, MN. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy sniartphone • • From: Ryan Tnomoson(US-ASR To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Lona Lake Rowinq Subject: Attn:Orono Parks Commission RE:In Support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 10:23:35 PM Hello To introduce myself,my name is Ryan Thompson and I've been an active member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew for 3 years as an assistant coach and member of the LLRC community. I'm 25, grew up in the Minneapolis area,rowed for 4 years in college,and currently live and work in Minneapolis. T was initially attracted to LLRC as an avenue to stay connected to the rowing community and to extend the strong sense of teamwork,hard work, and common vision established during my collegiate rowing career. I had a phenomenal experience with the sport of rowing in college and wanted to do my part to enable others to have a similar experience. While good rowing appears fluid,effortless,and graceful to an observer, rowing is the seamless(and most often disorganized)product of 1,000 unique sensations and responses that are learned over time and with diligent practice. It's the pursuit and rare achievement of this challenging dance that continues to attract and motivate community members of all ages, backgrounds,and athletic experience to learn and contribute to the sport of rowing and the LLRC community. With this theme in mind,I want to highlight several of the tangible benefits that LLRC has effectively realized in the Long Lake Community and will continue to realize under the • proposed partnership with the city of Orono and Summit Park on Long Lake. • LLRC provides opportunities for anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake the ability to do-so. LLRC offers increased access to Long Lake,making the lake more accessible to a greater number of people. Establishing a permanent home would enable LLRC to provide organized activities to anyone in the community seeking to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner,or a competitor and may not have the ability or access to enjoy the lake currently. • LLRC encourages and is culturally rooted in teamwork, comradery, and community both on and off the water. LLRC promotes fitness and wellness and encourages all members to practice healthy and balanced lives. • LLRC takes seriously its role as a community partner, a good steward of the lake, and make community service a priority. These are a few of the reasons that I continue to support LLRC and believe a permanent home at Summit Park will benefit the community. 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This communication may come from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP or one of its subsidiaries. • 41, From: )an Guenther To: Adam Edwards Cc: IonglakerowingCaamail.cpn1 Subject: FW:rowing partnership with Long Lake Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 7:45:31 PM jam.9Netttktef Owner Gear West Ski.Run.Bike www.gearwest.com From:Jan Guenther Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:42 PM To:acdwards@ci.orono.mn.us Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: rowing partnership with Long Lake Hi everyone on the Orono parks commission. Everyone at Gear West loves the rowing club and sincerely asks that you support the club in their mission to provide an alternative form of fitness and 41, exercise to youth in the area. I have been supported Orono rowing since the beginning when the club could only use the Rettinger' old car wash building. I have seen them respectfully observe the rights of all users of the lake while growing their sport for both the local youth and for enthusiastic adults who want to improve fitness and enjoy the water. Please allow the LLRC To continue to provide outdoor water recreation to those who love rowing, love the water and enjoy a comradery of outdoor fitness. But to do so they need stability in location and ease of lake access. For those of us who do not care for motor sports on the lake yet are respectful to those who do, I ask that you support those who would also like to use the water in alternative ways. Care will be taken to observe the normal use of beaches and I fully believe there can be room for all of us lake users who appreciate the water and value the lake front. Long Lake is not Excelsior and is not Wayzata, but we have the potential and are on our way to become the"Fitness Hub of the West".With Gear West as one of the premier bike/ski stores in the Mpls and greater area,with our growing number of Fitness studos,with the wonderful new bike path thru the town and with our jewel of a lake, Long Lake IS unique.There are very few areas/ lakes that have the ability to foster and support a rowing club and we should be proud that such a club exists in our town. Please allow them to grow conservatively in a permanent home. Thank you Jan. Jan 99Nentfier • Owner Gear West Ski.Run.Bike www.gearwest.com • S • From: Sarah Borchers To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 6:47:32 PM Dear Orono Park Commission, I'm writing in support of a partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake for the LLRC. Our family is new to the LLRC,with our I5 year-old just beginning her crew exploration. However,we have enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's.and I believe the City of Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members.Having a permanent place at Summit Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range of community members. As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park,and who has also accidentally slipped on the hill near Birch's where the LLRC currently sets up shop,the Summit Park location is far more accessible to folks.As our demographics in the Orono area grow older,having a wealth of opportunities for people to explore low-impact, accessible and effective exercise(while en oying our beautiful outdoors)will only become more important.Summit Park has a special place in my heart,and I think having LLRC's permanent home there is a good idea. Balancing the needs of the greater community and individual homeowners'preferences is an important role of the Park Commission.Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park Commission(our daughter as a junior non-voting member),and we've learned that there are always pros and cons to every decision.I hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in this case,the benefits to the wider community • are great. Many thanks for your service to Orono.and for consiclerino this partnership. Regards. Sarah Borchers 763-370-4647 • From: Laura Buaov To: Adam Edwards • Cc: Long Lake Rowing Club Subject: Letter in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 10:59:05 PM Dear Orono Parks Commission, I would like to express my support to-the Orono Parks Board to partner with Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a boat house on Summit Park property. I am a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew Masters' (adult)program. When I was looking to join a rowing team (having learned to row my last year of college and interested in learning more;, I was thrilled to find an opportunity in the western metro—Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)! I love that LLRC provides opportunities for youth and adults. As there are no rowing teams at high schools, having this opportunity available for youth in the western suburbs is wonderful and saves teens and parents precious time and resources since they do not have to go as far for the opportunity to row. I am constantly in awe of how quickly the youth progress and the high skill level they achieve in a few short years on the team! Having the adult program available is equally important. I think society tends to focus on athletics for youth as well as friendships during your school years. However, staying active and forming new and lasting relationships as an adult is equally important to the health and well being of the community but it can be challenging and daunting. Long Lake Rowing Crew has given me an avenue to stay active and form new relationships, leading to greater physical and mental health! I love that the masters program includes a wide range of ages and abilities: from just out of college to 70s, brand new rower to many many years of experience and everywhere in between! Being part of LLRC for several years, I have greatly enjoyed seeing adults try rowing for the first time and grow in their skills and passion for the sport!This program allows adults who want to compete at a high level and those who want to learn the sport on a recreational level to have access • to the same excellent coaching and support. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged! The amount of encouragement and support I feel from my teammates is incredible! This encouragement is not limited to just rowing but transcends into other aspects of my life as well which goes to show the depth of impact being a part of this team can have. I truly feel lucky to be a part of this community and am grateful for the opportunity to use the space at Birch's on the Lake. Having a permanent home for LLRC at Summit Park would allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue providing these amazing opportunities to youth and adults in the Long Lake&Orono greater community for years to come. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sincerely„ Laura Buggy (Golden Valley resident) S From: christine carraaee To: Adam Edwards;1-LRC Lono Lake Rowing Subject: LLRC boathouse Date: Monday,February 24,2020 10:15:41 PM I'm hoping this email reaches the committee planning for the development of the Long Lake beach park. My name is Christine and I have been a rower off and on since 1997. I grew up in Philly where the sport is popular and very competitive. I rowed for my high school and a local club and then went on to row in college and post college in St Paul at a community club. Two years ago I was contacted by some former teammates about an immediate need for a juniors coach for the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I had taken 8 years off since I rowed competitively and wasn't sure I would make a good coach having been so far removed from the sport. I took a CRP class and meet with the former coach as well as the club director and decided to try and help out since I had a flexible schedule that summer. I was immediately impressed by the attitude,effort and capability of the boys and girls teams, with a mix of kids from various public and private schools on the west side of the cities. I got to watch kids form new friendship, build strength and fitness as they grew into their teenage bodies and support each other at regattas throughout that summer and the following seasons. Watching the dedication of both the student athletes and their parents who help run the club and get equipment and food to regattas was extremely motivating for me. I decided I wanted to get back on the water myself and was pleased to find that lake rowing in a single feels MUCH safer than on the Mississippi where you have to worry about fast moving barges and paddleboats which churn up wake that can suck small boats in toward them or swamp the boat making it heavy or unrowable. Compared to my experience rowing I'm St Paul I have found Long Lake to be a similarly welcoming community, but a preferable venue. I've come to enjoy an occasional Saturday after practice breakfast at Birch's or heading to the Rooster bar for a drink with my Masters teammates. Now that I'm pregnant my ability to run or participate in other sports has dramatically deminished, but I've found that sitting on an erg is easy enough on my hips that in my 9th month I can still train with the team at the fire station. My pregnancy would have been a lot less active, social and enjoyable if I didn't have rowing to fall back on. I drive 25 miles from Highland Park to continue to be a part of LLRC because of their willingness to embrace everyone from the juniors who Won the most competitive regatta in the US,the Head of the Charles last fall, to some mid-60s retirees who are finding the sport for their first time. Having a secure physical location to store boats will be helpful to this club in many ways. It will minimize damage to hulls and equipment from the current dirty/wooded hillside which presents navigation challenges to avoid hitting obstacles getting on and off the water. It will mean less work transitioning from the on the water season to winter training, by providing year round training and storage in the same space and will enable better learn to row teaching space for new rowers or interested community members. With a dedicated boathouse I think the club can grow it's membership and diversity of age and ambitions significantly. It's such a massive volunteer endeavor to keep the club running when the fundamentals of where and how to store equiptment and how to train in inclement weather(which we have a lot of in MN) need to be continualy reevaluated. Rowing will always be a sport which requires more time and efforts to participate in than jogging or cycling,but it's team nature, low impact and the joy of being on water make it worthwhile. I hope a boathouse with lake access gets approved and look forward to continuing to commute out west to enjoy long lake rowing for years to come. i • From: josh Golbus To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boat House Date: Monday,February 24,2020 8:17:34 PM To whom it may concern, I am a high school senior who has rowed for Long Lake rowing crew for several years. Rowing for Long Lake has opened many doors for me. Most of my closest friends I have met through Long Lake rowing. The sport of rowing has gotten me into college at Brown University. I would like to express my complete support for the construction of a boathouse at Summit Park. A boathouse would give our team the space that is necessary to expand, and share the sport of rowing with many others in the community. Thank you for your consideration, Josh Golbus • From: Craig Bonoart To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse 4 Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 10:04:31 PM Greetings, I am reaching out with enthusiastic support for a permanent boathouse at Summit Park For the Long Lake Rowing Crew.Of course this will be great for the club.but even more than that,what a unique opportunity for Long Lake and the little known and used park. The LLRC has grown into a respected community oriented program where kids and adults alike can learn to row. and have the chance to compete at the most prestigious regatta's.here and abroad if they so desire.A graceful sport that for residents and visitors to the lake can be mesmerizing to watch,and of course it doesn't involve loud motors. With this email I respectfully ask for your support.This is a perfect fit as Long Lake continues to evolve and improve. I grew up in Orono and moved to Long Lake in high school.I graduated from Orono as have all three of my kids.My mother was the long-time elementary principle.This is a community I know well. I truly hope the commission embraces this opportunity to support and benefit from this community,non-profit club that is open to all who wish to learn,compete or just adm're and observe. Respectfully, Craig Craig Bongart 763.607.2175 Sent from my iPad . From: Karen Kasner To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing 8oathoLse Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 2:19:21 PM Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing to express my support of the the Long Lake Rowing Club and their efforts to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. As an Orono community member for the past 15 years.I have driven by Long Lake almost every day and often wished I was one of the lucky ones with a home on the water. The rowing club has added a mysterious allure to the lake. It is so serene to see the boats gently gliding through the tranquil water on a misty summer morning.When I read the articles of the regatta success the club brings home with them,it adds to my pride in being an Orono/Long Lake resident. What a fascinating and unusual sport and we are so lucky to be able to engage and support the young and old who are working so hard at it. I was so intrigued with the sport.that I decided to join the club. I have been amazed at the group's small town feel and welcoming attitude. They are dedicated to fitness and inclusivity for the entire community. I am looking forward to the chance to be on the lake with them this summer,an opportunity I would not have otherwise had. Thank You for your consideration of their request Karen Kasper 845 Willow View Drive I From: Brennan Greene To: Adam Edwards;Long Lake Rowing 411 Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 9:30:40 AM Hello,just wanted to let whomever is concerned know how great the Long Lake Rowing Club is. Over the last 5 years I have watched the club grow as they currently use the space behind Birch's as their home base. It is amazing to see how many more people of all ages that are experiencing rowing on Long Lake. It is the perfect lake for rowing as it is long and calm. The club is also something interesting for our customers to watch as they dine out on our deck overlooking the lake. Just seeing the peaceful rowers moving silently across the lake elevates our entire community, as most people never get to see a sport like this. They are consistently loading up their boats and representing our towns at meets all across the state and even in Canada. The club is always respectful of our space, but is rapidly outgrowing it. Birch's is in full support of them getting their own boat house in the future, and thinks that the presence of the club is something that really sets Long Lake/Orono apart from other communities. Please let me know if you have any questions about how they operate from a land owner perspective. Thank you. -Brennan Greene Brewmaster/Owner 314-910-7346 Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub 410 1310 West Wayzata Blvd Long Lake, MN 55356 952-473-7373 Birch's Lowertown Tap Room $ Barrel House 289 E 5th St Suite 3 St Paul, MN 55101 651-432-HOPS (4677) • From: Margo Hunt To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 2 Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 3:37:33 PM To: Orono Parks Commission Without a doubt, adding a Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)Boathouse will have a profound and positive impact on the Long Lake community and its neighboring communities. The long-term commitment that LLRC and the Boathouse brings are many. The boathouse will give everyone in the area access to the sport of rowing and access to Long Lake. Providing an opportunity for health and fitness in a low impact setting with high results for all ages in the community and beyond. Communities and neighborhoods benefit greatly from public spaces that include unique regional features such as boathouses. LLRC is committed to be good steward of Long Lake, its water quality and shoreline preservation, (as rowing shells are quiet and no-wake boats.) The LLRC Boathouse will provide public restrooms for Summit Park, a much needed improvement and will improve everyone's visit to Summit Park. The presence of the LLRC Boathouse will discourage unwanted activities at the park and offer the sport of rowing to all. Rowing can change lives by promoting fitness,teamwork, leadership and more. As stated in our club vision and mission... We strive to be the most all-inclusive,,fun, and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities, committed to providing expert instruction,promoting personal and competitive achievement, and enriching our members and community through the sport of rowing. We hope this encourages the residents and the Orono Park Commission to get involved in an extraordinary opportunity! Again, LLRC is committed to community service and having the LLRC Boathouse will make an immeasurable positive impact on the city of Long Lake and the Orono Park System. Sincerely, Margo Hunt& Patrick Donlin Master Rowers Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone • From: Drew Mitchellette To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 3 Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 6:54:45 PM Dear Orono Parks Commission. As a four year member of Long Lake Rowing Crew,I would like to express my support for the creation of a permanent home.Long Lake Rowing Crew has served as an anchor throughout my high school career,and will continue to as I return home each year from college.This fun,inclusive club has positively affected many lives in our community.Aller spending four years in the rowing community,it has became clear to mc that LLRC is recognized at the national level.Members to the rowing community think highly of our club,and therefore bringing positive attention to this town.I have received compliments about the clubs unique and welcoming atmosphere. While rowers have the option of being competitive or recreational,my friends and I have had a blast training here on Long Lake,and then traveling across the county to compete. Establishing a permeant home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would allow us to expand this opportunity to more people in our community.As a resident of Long Lake and graduate of Orono High School,I feel a permanent home would bring positive publicity to these adjoined communities.A boathouse,potentially on Summit Beach. I feel, would create curiosity and excitement among our community. I believe the establishment of a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would add great value to the communities surrounding Long Lake. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely. 4 Andrew Mitchellette i From: Larry Peszek To: Adam Edwards Subject Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse Date: Monday,February 24,2020 9:18:28 PM Mr. Edwa-ds/Orono Parks Commission, I'm taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) boathouse. My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue rowing for the first time last year at the ripe "young" age of 65. It's been a great experience! I know that you are aware of the club's basic aim of providing an opportunity for anyone in the community to enjoy the lake and enhance one's fitness and wellness through the tremendous sport of rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC's ability to make this a reality for many ndividuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and for Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members of LLRC. The senior rowers, coaches, and especially the leadership of LLRC are people of character and integrity. They are very committed to be thoughtful stewards of the lake, and to be highly valued • members of the community. LLRC is also simply a very friendly and sociable group. The junior rowers are outstanding young people—polite, dedicated, respectful, and disciplined. I suspect that some junior rowers are drawn to the sport because they possess these traits, and some I suspect develop these traits because of what the sport and LLRC require. Regardless, it is genuinely rewarding to watch these young women and men as they train, develop, and compete. LLRC leadership clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program, and the parents of the juniors are likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community. Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission's support moving forward. Sincerely, Larry Peszek 5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive Independence, MN 55357 612.669.1319 • From: Ben Wasscher To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 6:55:06 PM Dear Mr or Ms Edwards, I am a member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of my support for the plans to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. Rowing is an awesome sport and it is clearly gaining in interest among high school students and adults alike. There are not many sports where high school students and older participants(am 62 myself)interact so closely. Rowing is a long impact, high intensity sport. Resulting in fit and healthy participants without the risk of injuries. I can certainly recommend to all people from Orono who have not yet decided to join. Best regards Ben Wasseher 4775 North Shore Drive Orono. MN 55364 . • From: Kaelvnn Heiberg To: Adam Edwards Cc: Long Lake Rowing Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Summit Park Project Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 4:02:29 PM Hello Mr.Edwards and the Orono Parks Commission, My name is Kaclynn Heiberg and I am one of the coaches for Long Lake Rowing Crew.I wanted to help demonstrate to the Orono Parks Commission that Long Lake Rowing Crew is a community asset and that a boathouse in Summit Park will help this rowing crew continue to serve the Orono community. As a coach I have seen the difference that rowing can make to kids and adults alike. Long Lake Rowing Crew provides a safe space to learn a new skill,to make lifelong friendships and to gain confidence that can be taken from the boat into rowers'daily lives.Rowing is also a new way for people to enjoy a wonderful lake,like Long Lake, and to get exercise as well. Indoor rowing has been growing in popularity lately and as a rowing club we could help people translate that new interest in rowing to the outdoors,getting the workout they looked for in the indoor class, while being able to enjoy the beautiful lake and park. Rowing is also a skill that high school students can take to college.In recent years our high school program has seen successes that have gotten noticed nationwide.so that when our high schoolers visit college rowing teams,the rowers and coaches recognize Long Lake Rowing Crew as a successful program,one that creates rowers who are assets to teams across the country. Long Lake rowers are encouraged to take part in community service projects,to come together as a team off the water,and to show appreciation for the community that supports us.Rowing is a great way to learn teamwork and • leadership skills,and when we host community learn-to-row classes,we ask current rowers to help us coaches lead these classes.The classes give our rowers a chance to engage with new people and help teach the sport of rowing. The learn-to-row classes we offer through Orono Community Education are almost always full and usually have a waitlist,showing us that there is community interest in rowing already.A boathouse would help us continue to improve the quality of these classes and give us more options if the lake was windy or too rainy to row on.A boathouse would be a place indoors to hold the learn-to-row safely without making participants reschedule during the busy summer months. With a partnership between the Orono Parks Commission and Long Lake Rowing Crew,Summit Park would become a new place for people to try rowing and to enjoy the lake. Thank you, Kaelynn Heiberg 410 From: Zoner,Eric To: Adam Edwards • Cc: Diann Zoner;loner.Eric Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Support Date: Thursday,February 27,2020 9:19:29 AM Dear Orono Parks Commission, We are Eric and Diann Zoner, Orono residents for 16 years. We were first introduced to rowing on Long Lake in 2013 when our high school sophomore daughter, Olivia,joined the club to learn how to row. At that time there were fewer than twenty club members. Today there are more than ninety- five junior and master rowers. Our daughter was instantly hooked on the sport, and we were quickly drawn in by the playful personality of the team and the natwal camaraderie of its members, parents and coaches. To this day, we are still in awe at how a group of such humble beginnings has grown into a such a respected club and internationally recognized team. From the very beginning,this club had the vision and passion to build, not only a team, but a brand and a respected presence in the community. A boathouse has long been the anchor of this dream. In 2014 Orono and Long Lake neighbors saw an abandoned, neglected building with a pot-holed parking lot. But LLRC saw a place to call home, and their pride drove them to improve the property to let the community know they were serious. When the question of the team's impact on the community is raised,we recall the overwhelming response we received when it came time to • reclaim the property and cleanup the site and lakeshore. At times we had over fifty volunteers ankle deep in mud and filling dumpsters. All this from a juniors team that had grown to twenty-five members. If this group felt such pride in an abandoned lot,just think of the pride and level of commitment they will have for a more permanent structure built for the purpose cf the life-long sport of rowing. This boathouse would not only provide a home for LLRC, it would provide a place for community education and the promotion of health and fitness. It will provide a place where the community can gather to learn, play and enjoy our beautiful lake. In closing, over the life of the club, LLRC has been an exceptional neighbor and steward of the shore and lake. A boathouse in Summit Park would be a great way to add to the charm of Orono, showcase Long Lake and bring attention to an under-utilized natural gem. It will also serve as a gathering place for years to come where friendships, memories and a sense of community will continue to be built. Sincerely, Eric and Diann Zoner 1050 Cox Farm Road Orono, MN 55356 (952)473-0072 • • • From: Rose Winkels To: Adam Edwards 1110 Cc: LLRC Lone Lake Rowing Subject: Orono Parks Commission-LLRC Boathouse Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 7:19:59 PM Orono Parks Commission, My husband,our five children and I have been living in the Orono/Long Lake/Maple Plain area for the past 25 years. We do not own a motorboat,we do not fish,and we do not live near a lake.My husband grew up near water and it was always his dream to own a boat and live next to the water,but that never worked out for us. We drove by Long Lake often,but never found a way to engage in the lake and enjoy it.Then our youngest daughter Ava,after trying numerous sports,tried rowing with LLRC and she fell in love. She would get giddy just driving past Long Lake and could not wait to get out on the water and just be-just be one with the water.Rowing has become her passion and she feels a tremendous devotion to Long Lake.She is so proud to say that she is part of Long Lake Rowing!It has not all been easy,there has been lots of hard work,and she has had to work harder than rowers from most clubs because we are such a young club that does not have the facilities that most clubs have. Ava has recruited friends from school and the community to join the rowing team.These are people that have never had a connection with the water.She also convinced my husband and I to join LLRC.So my husband did not get his dream of owning a motorboat and living on the water,but instead we are rowing on Long Lake three days a week and thoroughly appreciating all that the lake has to offer.It has given us the opportunity to use the lake that we had been driving past for 25 years but did not have a way to engage with. Ava was recruited by the University of Kansas to row on their DI Collegiate team.She was so proud to tell the • coaches,teammates,and all of her fellow classmates that her heart is in Long Lake.LLRC opened a door to the lake that Ava,her friends that she has recruited to be on the team and my husband and I would never have gotten without rowing. The next step is to build a boathouse for LLRC so that the club has a home to invite the community into and share this beautiful life long sport of'rowing.We personally feel a commitment to the club,to the lake itself and the community surrounding the lake and we hope that the Orono Parks Commission will support LLRC in it's efforts to build a boa:house that will promote the lake and bond the community together. Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide! Rose Winkels • • From: John Winston To: Adam Edwards Cc: Jonglakerowinq{a gmail.4orn Subject: Rowing Boathouse Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 7:45:19 AM Dear Park Commissioners: Our family enthusiastically support the creation of a rowing boathouse on Long Lake.Daughter Morgan and son John both participated in the LLRC's rowing program,and were the beneficiaries ofthc program's training and competition.We expect that Morgan will raturn to the sport once she is established with a new job in our community.That's one of the great pluses of the sport.Participants can be young and old.And it's great fun to watch-a beautiful sport all can enjoy,either as a participant or as a spectator.The proposed boathouse will add immeasurably to the experience and enjoyment of the sport on Long Lake. We ask that you approve the project.It will be of great benefit to our community and its residents,young and old. Thank you. John 13 Winston 245 Inland Lane No. Plymouth,MN 55447 612-597-6660 • 1111 From: Mary Delmore To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Lona Lake Rowinq Subject: Support of LLRC Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 2:33:48 PM My profile: Orono resident for 26 years Novice master rower with LLRC Recently 63 yr old retired attorney Founding and regular user of the Orono Activity Center Attention Orono Parks Commission, I have lived in Orono for 26 yrs.and have watched the area evolve with the Highway 12 bypass project,development of multiple neighborhoods, the shop Long Lake effort and the face lift associated with the 112 reconstruction project. Ever since the LLRC started rowing on Long Lake I watched them with keen interest. It is such an elegant,artful sport that very of us have had an opportunity to try or watch. When working out at the Orono Community Center I met some master rowers and noticed that the Orono Community Ed offered an adult learn to row class with LLRC. I put aside my inhibitions and took the class. I was a recently retired attorney and at 62 and S foot 2"with no prior rowing experience-- I was hardly the likely recruit. I was totally hooked after my first time on the water. The sport is very artful and requires a deceptive amount of technique that will take me years to fully develop. I am ergging at the Long Lake Fire Department January—March before getting on the water this spring. Ergging at the LLFD is fine example of a community partnership with LLRC. I have met a number of new people who live in the community and surrounding area in the Masters club and everyone is very welcoming and gracious to a novice rower with zero experience. It's been refreshing to take on a new challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone—and all right in my back yard. It's not a sport for the faint of heart. I am confident the LLRC will continue to be a strong community partner and good steward of Long Lake. You should consider me a representative example of a committed community member interested in the both the future of Long Lake and the LLRC. I strongly urge you to support _LRC and provide the public community an opportunity to try rowing. Watching rowers on the lake is very picturesque and is a unique sport that distinguishes Long Lake. It should be fostered. Sincerely, 41111 Mary Delmore • mary@mrdlaw.biz • • From: Hotmail To: Adam Edwards Cc: lonolakerowino!lomail.com Subject: Support of Long Lake Rowing Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 9:15:32 PM As an Orono resident,I am writing to support Long Lake Rowing's petition for their own Permanent structure on Long Lake. My son,Gavin,has been a member of LLRC for the past few years.It has ignited a passion of rowing in him,and is something he wants to pursue in college and beyond.Because the local schools do not offer crew, LLRC Is their only option.In addition to fitness and teamwork,crew also is teaching him respect.I am confident that LLRC and its participants will respect the lake and the environment and be good stewards of the parks. Having a permanent home will not only benefit our family but the community at large. It will engage more residents in the outdoors and all Orono has to offer. Thank you for seriously considering LLRC's petition. Laura Stoltenberg • • From: To: Nichole Hirsch Kuechle Adam Edwards Cc: Amy LLRC Johnson Subject: Thumbs up for LLRC boathouse at Summit Park Date: Thursday,February 27,2020 12:24:06 AM I'd like to share my insights as to how LLRC is an asset to our community. Having grown up in Maple Plain, attended Orono schools K-12, and now raising my own family and running a small business in Long Lake, thriving community resources are important to me. An organization that has grown near and dear to our hearts is the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Our oldest daughter is entering her third summer of rowing with LLRC and I can't say enough about what connecting into that group has provided. Sunny has erpanded her "family-"and we have gained new friends, have seen new and different places on the map, and get the tremendous honor of watching her grow,push, and stretch herself under the guidance of Coach Nicholas. Providing she and other local youth and adults fitness and wellness opportunities is important for the growth and vitality of our small town. One thing 1 appreciate most is due to it being a club versus a district sport, Long Lake then attracts rowers from Minnetonka, Wayzata. Benilde. Blake, Breck, and beyond. The niche that LLRC has carved out is making its mark. Community members light up in conversation when they find out we are involved with this grioup. They are excited to hear what the rowers are up to and that we've got a space to utilize via Birches in which to • congregate. The downside is that as a club we've got no space to call home or expand into. The result is inconsistencies in training, movement and time waste in hauling and storing equipment, and not a chance at bringing a real time regatta to Long Lake. To establish a home base for this group enables LLRC to provide programming that could be open to anyone in the community who wants to participate and have access to the lake. It also opens the opportunity for LLRC to stand tall and proud in its role as a community partner, wherein community service opportunities are open to all members. Our family has launched many a paddle board excursion from Summit Beach. We've taken our kids to this cleaner side of the lake for years to swim and enjoy the rope swing. It's a smaller beach that provides a more intimate sense of connection to neighbors. The only downside to this park is the unkempt nature of the area. More parking, n clean boathouse,picnic area, and well groomed/outlined beach with a dock would be a lovely and well received addition to our community. Nichole Hirsch Kuechle My Healthy Beginning Clinical Master, Nutrition Response Testing SPSYCH-K® Facilitator - nichitdmvhealthvbeginning.com P 612-418-3801 www.MyHealthyBeginning.com Put yourself first this month with a FREE Heart Sound Recorder scan followed by a 15 minute visit to test for your heart healthy specific supplements. ($85 value at no cost to you). Call 612-418-3801 to schedule TODAY! ***Supplements are out of pocket cost. The Heart Sound Recorder is a microphone that is 24,000 times louder that a stethoscope!*** • • • From: Jennifer Letscher To: Adam Edwards Subject: Upcoming vote on Long Lae Rowing Boathouse Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 8:26:31 PM Hello Parks Commission, I am hoping you will consider voting YES on the upcoming proposal and building plans being presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club for a boathouse on Long Lake. We have been a part of the club for the past few years and can attest to their community spirit and inclusive philosophy They are a wonderful club that can bring an amazing sport-rowing-to the wider community. Establishing a permanent home can allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to provide programing that is open and available to anyone in the community.The sport of rowing is an amazing sport that provides not only exercise but cooperate teamwork. Long Lake Rowing Crew is a non-profit community club that is committed to sharing the life-long sport of rowing with all local community members. Please consider this when voting. Thank you, Jennifer Letscher • 1111 From: SANDRA McCarthy <sandraMN@msn.com> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:32 PM To: Adam Edwards Cc: Ionglakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Attention: Orono Parks Commission. Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) and their desire to have a permanent home with access to Long Lake. Rowing is a sport that can be learned and enjoyed by people of almost any age and creates a beneficial social component that connects people to their local community. As a ron-profit, LLRC strives to be an inclusive club that promotes wellness, self esteem, camaraderie, and community involvement. Long Lake Rowing Crew has had an impressive competitive history in it's short time, yet it welcomes rowers of every caliber--those who simply want to soak up the beautiful environment, all the • way to those who have represented the United States on the national rowing team. For the junior rowers, LLRC has created the opportunity for local athletes to participate and learn from being part of a team. For many, it has been the pathway for them to attend universities they otherwise may not have been able to attend. For those already in a college program, rowing on Long Lake has been essential during the off-season to allow them to continue to excel and maintain their scholarships. For adults, LLRC presents the wonderful opportunity for experienced rowers to continue their love of the sport through competition or just for fun and fitness. For adults new to the sport of rowing, LLRC offers the chance to learn something new and according to most adults in the program, "Something they always wanted to try but didn't have access to." The current situation of storing equipment outdoors, is not secure and drastically shortens the lifespan of expensive equipment. This also deters private boat owners, who would be valuable members to LLRC, from wanting to join and contribute to the community. The lack of a boathouse also doesn't support the social component • that so many people desire about team sports. A permanent home for LLRC will allow for a safer, more secure environment for equipment and for people. It will • create more opportunities for the local community to get out in nature, enjoy the lake, keep minds and bodies healthy and create lasting memories through friendship and community. Thank you for your consideration, Sandra and Finbarr McCarthy • • 2 From: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:24 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Fwd: LLRC equipment storage at Summr Park on Long Lake, Orono Adam, Just forwarding this to you, as Tammis said her email to you bounced back. (looks like an extra ".") Thank you! -amy Forwarded message From: Tammis McMillan<tammis.mcmillan@outlook.com> Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM Subject: LLRC equipment storage at Summit Park on Long Lake, Orono To: aedwards(a7,ci.orono.mn.us.<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com<longlakerowing(a?gmail.com>, Isabel Keating(isabella.keating ;gmail.com) <isabella.keating®a,gmail.com> To Orono City Council: As a resident on Long Lake, I have greatly enjoyed and appreciate the Long Lake Rowing Club. I understand • their need for a permanent storage facility and give my support for the initial proposed site at Summit Beach, Orono on Long Lake. Sincerely, Tammis McMillan 1274 Tealwood Place Long Lake, MN Amy Johnson 612.850.3192 Director LLRCrew Long Lake Rowing Crew www.longlakerowing.org Face Book: Long Lake Rowing Crew Twitter: ®LLRCrew Follow us on Instagram • From: Lori Goodsell <drlorigoodsell@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:58 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club 2 Hello, As a resident of Long Lake and user of Summit Park, I am writing to ask you to protect and nurture Long Lake Rowing Club. It's a great club that taught me to row for the first time 18 months ago. I've felt a lot more connected to the communities of Long Lake and Orono and have spent a lot of time on the lake since taking up rowing and I would have never found my love for rowing without a rowing club so close to my home. Before that, I would launch my paddleboard from Summit Beach. It's a nice piece of land but so underutilized! I remember the time the criminals set fire to the portapotties 2-3 years ago. Hopefully with more action in the park and more people around,we will have less crimes of that nature. One thing I didn't know about rowing before I started is that it is a sport where many generations are involved which makes for responsible use and supervision of young people as well. Our little Long Lake/Orono hub is such a center of fitness right now. Please us keep it that way and continue to expand our health and wellness offerings. Considering the water quality issues we've spent the last couple years working on with Long Lake,it seems non-motorized water craft use would be highly encouraged as it's the least impactful environmentally on the lake AND has a positive impact on our community member's health. Please support Long Lake rowing club finding a permanent home on Long Lake at Summit Beach. 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I From: Rea James <sales@jamespq.com> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal To: Orono Parks Commission Dear Commission Members, The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants—whether it be water skiiers, swimmers, paddleboarders,fishermen,or rowers—signifies a healthy community that suoports active lifestyles outside. Additionally,the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors(and business)to the area. While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC,we have noticed the rowers on the lake for many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!) loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC,we have only been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all. Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community members. This is key, as the club is relatively new(just over five years), and there is a lot of interest/curiosity among community residents about the sport itself(rules, events, etc.). We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC's boathouse. We really feel it can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank you. Best Regards, Rea and Jeremy James • 1 • From: Melinda Nelson <melindaclaire@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:41 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew To the Orono Parks Commission, I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning, so I have a deep appreciation for the communities of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both cities for allowing the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area he loved. I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors. Similarly, I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in Orono and Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours learning to row and encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport. I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy coffee at Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and wine at the liquor store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family and friends from across the Twin Cities. • I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further support and enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake. Sincerely, Melinda Nelson Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 • From: Sandie Berger <sandie596@yahoo.com> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 10:57 PM To: Adam Edwards Cc: Long Lake Rowing Llrc Subject: Long Lake Rowing program Long Lake is a beautiful natural asset in our community and the Long Lake Rowing Club has leveraged that asset for the benefit of athletes, spectators, and the community at large. My daughter,Julie Berger (Orono High School '15),joined the club in 2013. The club was fairly new, and the excitement of all the people learning to row was palpable. In the short time that rowing has been available on Long Lake,the success of the program has been incredible. Several high school athletes have gone on to row in prestigious collegiate programs, many with generous scholarship offers. Perhaps more important though, are the number of people, including my daughter and me, who have been exposed to a wonderful lifetime sport. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a tremendous asset to our community- benefiting both those on the water and those spectating from the comfort of Birch's. I am completely in support of a better facility and permanent horre for the club. Sandie Berger 1150 Old Crystal Bay Road Wayzata, MN. 55391 Sent from my iPhone • • • From: Paul Terry <paul.terry@hero-health.org> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:08 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Orono Parks Commission and a Long La<e Rowing facility To the Orono Parks Commission, This email is offered in support of the proposed addition of a rowing facility at Summit Park on Long Lake. I anticipate that you are receiving considerable support from sports and fitness enthusiasts, from parents who understand the value of youth sports and from the many who are eager to see Long Lake flourish as a community with diverse and inclusive recreational offerings. This email is to affirm each of these as terrific reasons for you to support a new rowing facility but also to appeal to the commission about the vital role that our parks and Long Lake/Orono's recreational offerings contribute to the business well-being of these and surrounding communities. I have had the pleasure of being the CEO of three different organizations based here in the Twin Cities. When it comes to retaining talent that already works in Minnesota and, in particular, relating to the challenge of attracting and recruiting talent from around the nation to come work for us in Minnesota, I have routinely touted the active, hearty Minnesota lifestyle and the beauty and inimitable charm and allure of our Minnesota Slakes. My work relates to worksite health promotion research and the relationship between healthy living and worker engagement and productivity. The evidence that has amassed over the past two decades shows that companies with robust health and well-being offerings and opportunities regularly out perform those without a focus on employee well-being. As I'm sure you already appreciate, recruiting top talent has gotten ever more difficult in a low unemployment economy. I anticipate you also know that the twin cities has a unique need for technical talent in the healthcare, technology and food science fields as well as in our highly competitive universities. Related to this, you may not know that rowing is one of those lifetime sports that appeals mightily to these kinds of professionals who love to stretch themselves physically and emotionally as a way to keep in top mental shape for their work demands. My current role as a Fellow in a healthcare related think tank includes convening leaders from around the nation who are committed to building private and public partnerships that improve community health. Businesses are increasingly eager to engage with community leaders such as those of you serving on the Parks Commission because they believe that heathy communities play a central role in growing healthy businesses. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can offer other information about the business benefits of supporting sports facilities such as the rowing center you are considering for Long Lake. With thanks for your work on behalf of the community. Paul Terry • A • HERO Paul Terry, PhD Senior Fellow 952-300-6608 • • HEROForum2O • A 20/20 vision far Collective Well-being • C"--) Pa v Ura p Douvri.:s aroSocWCavwctodrgts shape Wx,"fua1Ctwito.rnice gembr,r 23-I5,two (R'CnaK.anca&Atm F1atcl.Austin IX • • 2 • From: DeeAnn Stinebaugh <deeann.stinebaugh@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:38 PM To: Adam Edwards Cc: Ionglakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Orono Parks Commission Hello- As a resident of Orono, and a parent of a former junior rower from Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to show my support for the boat house on Long Lake. LLRC has brought the life long sport of rowing to our family and to our community. My daughters first experience with rowing was at the University of Minnesota during a summer camp. When she decided she wanted to pursue the sport we were thrilled to find a club in Long Lake. Long Lake is the perfect location for so many reasons, including the size of the beautiful lake and the supportive community. This boat house, a permanent home for LLRC would enable them to continue to serve the community by providing programming for all ages and all skill levels. It is a beautiful sport to watch and so many people have commented to me that they enjoy watching the rowers on the lake. • LLRC not only provides fitness opportunities for all ages, they are conscientious in their use of the land and lake, and provide community service opportunities for their members. Please support the use of the land at Summit Park on Long Lake for LLRC. Best- DeeAnn Stinebaugh • From: Bianca Januik <Bianca@primroseplymouth.com> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 7:34 AM To: Adam Edwards Cc: longlakerowing@)gmail.com Subject: Row Club Good Morning, Although this email may be late, I wanted to take a moment to show our support of a permanent Boat House on Long Lake. Long Lake is a wonderful lake, positioned in the middle of a community and as you know enjoyed be many throughout the summer months. We fully support and encourage a permanent Boat House on the lake that would encourage and provide many to take advantage of the many positive effects of rowing, as well as an additional reason to enjoy the Lake and surrounding parks. Not only will this structure add volume to the Rowing Club but as I stated prior the benefits that it would add to the community are abundant and I am confident members of the area would take full advantage of. Thank you, Bianca and Bob Januik Area Residents • 1 w�DNO PARK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM • `�R45H�6E Item No.: 3 Date: March 2"`1, 2020 Item Description: Park Commission Schedule Revision Presenter: Adam T. Edwards Agenda Chairman's Report City Engineer/Director of Public Works Section: I. Purpose.The purpose of this action is to get a Park Commission approval of the revised schedule for Park Commission meetings. 2. Background. At the January 2020 Park Commission Meeting the Commission expressed an interest in adjusting the commission meeting schedule. 3. Existing Calendar. Currently the Park Commission meets formally every other month except December and on the alternating months has a work session. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month. January February March Regular(6 PM) Work Session(1 PM) Regular(6 PM) April May June Work Session(1 PM) Regular(6 PM) Work Session(I PM) July August September Regular(6 PM) Work Session Regular(6 PM) October November December Work Session(I PM) Regular(6 PM) No Meeting 4110 4. Proposed Calendar. The proposed meeting calendar consists of one regular meeting per quarter,one work session per quarter at 1PM and one work session per quarter at 6PM. The exception remains the fourth quarter when there is not a meeting in December. Meetings remain on the first Monday of the Month. January February March Work Session(1 PM) Work Session(6PM) Regular (6 PM) April May June Work Session(I PM) Work Session(6 PM) Regular(6 PM) July August September Work Session(1 PM) Work Session(6 PM) Regular(6 PM) October November December Work Session(1 PM) Regular(6 PM) No Meeting 5. Way Forward. If approved by the Commission the revised meeting calendar at Exhibit A will be provided to the City Council for adoption. COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve the attached Draft 2020 Orono Official Meetings Calendar for consideration of adoption by the City Council. Exhibits A. 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I Park Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. © Park Commission Work Session at I p.m. H Official Holidays E Election Dates 2020 Official Calendar approved on 11-12-19 by Motion of the City Council. AGENDA City of Orono Park Commission Meeting for Monday, March 2", 2020, 6:00 PM Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600/www.ci.orono.mn.us Audience Members: Please sign in for the public record if you wish to address the Park Commission. The sign in sheet is in the lobby. The Park Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. If action is taken on any items on this agenda,it will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council meeting. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 1. January 6`h,2020 Park Commission Meeting Minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT. CHAIRMAN's REPORT. 2. Proposal for Boathouse in Summit Beach Park-Long Lake Rowing Crew 3. Parks Commission Schedule-Revised 4111 STAFF REPORTS 4. Public Works Parks Update. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS. 5. Lurton Park Dog Days Event 6. Big Island Event/Big Island Legacy Fund Update COMMISSIONERS REPORT. 7. Commissioner's Updates ADJOURNMENT. S MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono Park Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Brian Roath,Commissioners Jan Berg, Rick Carter,Casey Conrad Hudson,Bryce Johnson, Jennifer Klaahsen,and Julie Ruegemer. Representing Staff was Adam Edwards.Mayor Dennis Walsh was present. Chair Roath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. NOVEMBER 4,2019 PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Carter moved,Johnson seconded,to approve the minutes of the November 4,2019 Park Commission meeting as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENT None STAFF REPORTS • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT—Brian Roath 2. 2019 PARK COMMISSION GOALS AND SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS- REVIEW 3. 2020 PARK COMMISSION GOALS AND SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS- DEVELOP Chair stated Items 2 and 3 were to set up 2020 goals.The Commission went through the same process last year,setting up sub-committees and assigned focuses for the year and assigned people to the sub- committees.Commissioners are also assigned parks. Chair said he and Edwards discussed using the February meeting for long-range strategic planning for the Park Commission both from a focus and budget perspective. There is a lot going on in 2020 as far as execution on plans that have been made over the past 1-2 years such as Bederwood and Big Island.There is identified work to do in the next year or two,but 2020 will be focused on redefining the Commission's direction and identifying specific focuses for the next several years.He suggested updating the document to get a good starting point and revisiting it at the February workshop. Johnson noted Meyers' and his position would be filled so there will be two new Commissioners. Commission members discussed that terms expire March 1.The City Council looks at applicants in February and makes appointments the last meeting in February/first meeting in March.Although Johnson's term goes through the February meeting,he will be out of the country.Jennifer Klaahsen and • Beth Davis are alternates.Davis has had school conflicts the last six months and should be contacted to see if she is interested in continuing. So far one person has asked for an application.Ruegemer will put Page 1 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. something together so the Clerk can put it out to the different venues. If the Planning Commission has openings,they can adapt the verbiage for their purposes. Edwards stated Item 2 is the previous year's version of the Park Commission's Goals and Sub-Committee Assignments. He highlighted in green the items the Commission wanted to do and he thought were done. The non-highlighted items were things he thought were not done. Item 3,the 2020 version,is in the same format.He did not add any focus areas.He removed items he thought were done.There may be items the Commission no longer feels are focus areas;the Commission may also want to add some focus areas. He included the City's mission statement,vision statement,and goals,and also Code information which is applicable to the Park Commission. Chair said he appreciates the opportunity to be the Chair of the Park Commission. He shared his philosophy regarding how the Park Commission should operate: He sees the Commissioners as less of a company and more of a consulting partnership/consulting firm,where there are a lot of partners that have their areas of interests,areas of expertise,and they are all pursuing those.The office managing partner, similar to his role,is the person who tries to string a common thread between everyone and keep them organized and helps support all the partners in their areas of interest.He is here to support the Commissioners and their interests as well as interests that come from the City Council. The Commissioners reviewed the 2019 Park Commission Focus Area/Committees and Goals document as far as progress. Construction is almost done at Bederwood. It will be seeded in the spring,the wear course of the asphalt poured in the parking lot,and then some touch-ups.The grand opening ceremony will probably be in the September time frame if the event includes kids playing on the field. It was proposed to remove the"grand-opening"item since it could be lumped in with Community Events. Chair said East Long Lake Trail and Summit Beach is probably the Commission's biggest focus for the year with respect to the Long Lake Rowing Club. He suggested creating a sub-committee regardless of whether the rowing club plan moves forward to figure out what should be done with the project. Edwards stated it is at 60%design on the trail portion of the project.Nothing else has been done with the park portion,so there still should be a committee to move forward with the project.He will send out an invite fairly soon for members to look at the 80%plan for the trail. Chair asked if it made sense to split it into two groups. Ruegemer did not think the Commission should add any group for the rowing club because it is a proposal that has not been voted on. Chair clarified that the two groups would be Summit Beach and the Trail. Several Commissioners indicated they should be kept together because it is one project. Ruegemer said she would like to remain on the project. Walsh said the project would last a while and when it reaches 80%and even during construction the committee could walk it and make sure it is getting done similar to the Commission's vision. He felt it made the most sense to be one project. Berg said she would also like to remain on the committee since Summit Beach is her beach. S Page 2 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Johnson asked if the shoreline restoration was part of the project. Edwards and Walsh indicated it was. Chair said he was also willing to be on the sub-committee. Chair asked Carter,Klaahsen,and Hudson if they had any passion for the area. Klaahsen indicated her passion would be the playground because she is interested in the family/kid- oriented items in the park. She is interested in a more natural-style playground. Ruegemer and Berg said that is the goal and they would bring that forward so everyone can agree on it. Chair said Winter Activities was discussed last year as far as what the City's direction should be with respect to ice rinks and broader winter activities. He stated,according to Edwards,all the tasks were completed.He asked if there were any questions that needed to be answered. Berg asked whether the sledding was considered a winter activity. Edwards said that's underway and happening. The Commissioners and Edwards discussed sledding at the golf course and the idea of having more lighting at the golf course; for example,at the tree-lighting event. Edwards said they could look at adding more lighting.He did not think there needed to be a Winter Activities Committee to do that; it could be under the Golf Course Committee. Chair asked Walsh if the City Council had what they needed as far as direction and position from the Park Commission in terms of winter activities such as ice-skating and sledding. Edward said the big question last year was the extent to which the City would get in the ice rink business. Walsh stated it was decided to focus on what the City has and suggested keeping things under the Golf Course umbrella. Chair said the Winter Activities category will be removed. Chair proposed to keep Lurton Park an area of focus because there's a lot of activity that seems to pop up and there should be a couple of people to help take care of things. Edwards commented that next to the golf course it is the City's most used park. Walsh stated there will always be new ideas and projects and parks are always forming and re-forming, and it is always good to have somebody overlooking them from the Commission.The parks were in disrepair because the City cancelled the Park Commission years ago,but they need to be maintained. • Ruegemer offered to be on the Lurton Park Committee and is happy to keep doing the dog park event. Page 3 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Johnson noted it is not only a park,it is Orono's face to other communities in many ways. He added Meyers did an outstanding job. He is hopeful that regular users will self-organize a little bit. Walsh said it is not just a dog park anymore. It has also become a community-gathering place. Johnson shared a story about some people who said they have multiple social groups at the park depending on the time of day--people taking their children to school and then taking the dog for a walk; the retirees;the after-work people--and they were actually meeting socially. Walsh said there may need to be more tables if more people are meeting there and it becomes a true community-gathering place. Chair asked Johnson if he had any vision for Lurton Park. Johnson stated he did not but regretted that he did not get the set of maintenance standards because he thought that would have eliminated a lot of the strife over the last year. He said the park was evolving with new trails,projects,tables,trees,and signs.Now it will be about maintaining things and looking where to mow. He understands from Meyers there was an endless stream of suggestions coming from the regulars. He feels it was very successful. Klaahsen said she will continue to manage the Facebook page and also occasionally puts out notices of when Park Commission meetings are. 4110 The Commissioners,Edwards,and Walsh discussed Community Events which include tree-lighting,the Bederwood grand opening,the dog park(Lurton),and an Oktoberfest/Fall Festival/Brewfest at the golf course.They also discussed a grand opening on Big Island in 2020 or 2021 and suggested different ideas of what that may involve. Chair and the Commissioners discussed Berg being the coordinator of the calendar of events but each event having a point person which Berg agreed to do. Roath suggested,as an example,Berg could be the overall person,but he could be the point person for Big Island. Commission members discussed holding the Big Island and dog park events in June.They also talked about using"Brewfest"instead of"Oktoberfest"so the date could be changed and the appeal each name may hold to the citizens of Orono.Since the event is held at the golf course,depending on when it is held, they need to be considerate of season passholders and regular users if the event includes golf.They decided they would first need to figure out what the event is and the purpose of it.Councilmember Seals will be contacted to make plans. Hudson offered to work on the Oktoberfest/Brewfest event. Chair noted there's a working calendar for the events,Berg will be overseeing the events,and there are individuals/people for each event. Berg said a date for the holiday tree-lighting was picked but Santa has a standing contract for the second Saturday of December,which is what it was changed to,so it may have to go back to the first Saturday. Walsh said he did not feel it would matter whether it was the first Saturday or the second Saturday. It's • more about having it and getting the right people there. Page 4 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Berg said she heard a lot of feedback that people really liked Santa. Ruegemer stated it would be nice to have a consistent date even if Santa becomes unavailable. Walsh said it is important to have consistency because Santa is the attraction. Berg said she has him contracted for five years and the people that have him on the second Saturday have had him for 12 years and are going to have him for 12 more years. She wants to go back to the first. Ruegemer stated there should be a consistent date for the dog park event,too. Berg commented that the City calendar will show that. Walsh said the City calendar is already out but it could be added to the City calendar on the website. Chair noted a couple years ago there were no community events and a lot has been added. Carter asked if anyone wanted to lead the Bederwood opening. Roath offered to lead the Bederwood opening. SThe Commissioners and Walsh discussed the woman who works in the clubhouse at the golf course and that she does a good job. It was noted the golf course also hosts sledding birthday parties. Walsh stated it's going to be an event center,a place to go to. Chair noted a lot of people have said they've been going there for years but that they've never been in the clubhouse and it's really cool. Ruegemer asked what the amount was for renting it for a birthday party. Edwards said there's not a cost and it's not a rental but just people letting the clubhouse manager know there are however many kids coming.The clubhouse manager does not do anything special when people go there for parties. In the future there could be times after communal hours that events could be planned. Chair brought up the item Trails. Carter said he generally agrees with Edwards'assessment with regard to establishing a five-year plan for trails.The correlation between the priorities and the capital expense budget he felt the Commission could be more proactive on rather than dealing with stuff as it is rolling in.The committee needs to get together to look at the capital budget,the comprehensive plan,and make sure that things are in the right order proactively and then continue to react when something new comes up.Community outreach also needs to be talked about and how the public will be engaged. Hudson asked if he was referring to neighbors. S Page 5 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 • 6:00 o'clock p.m. Carter confirmed he was referring to community and neighbors,close-by neighbors,the people mostly affected. Carter said if Davis were to become a Commissioner it would be a no-brainer,but if she's staying as an alternate,maybe somebody else would take her place with Ruegemer and himself. Ruegemer said she will continue on Trails and pointed out North Arm Trail was missing on the list. Commission members and Edwards discussed it may be called something else,including Lakeview Legacy,but agreed to call it the North Arm Trail. Chair asked about the level of activity around the trails both now and in the coming years. Carter said he felt pretty good about it.They met and have a giant map of the potential trails that were being talked about and discussed whether there were some things that were a potential that weren't being considered.A list was created of eight priorities,and there is a set of six notes that talk about things that they would do or not do. He thought they did a comprehensive job,although they didn't necessarily say exactly how it related to the next five years'capital budget and what's going to happen next year. Chair asked if the City Council had what they need as far as Trails go. He personally thinks it is a big trail development and should be an area of focus for communities. Walsh said Edwards is trying to get all the trails connected,there are a lot of things in the works,and S everyone is on the same page. Between himself,Councilmember Seals,and Edwards,they are on track. Chair said he had asked Carter how he felt about the level of activity around the trails,whether more or less needs to be done. He wanted to make sure the City Council felt the Park Commission was going at the appropriate speed. Walsh thanked Johnson for helping restart the Park Commission and his hard work and dedication. He expressed appreciation for the work Johnson has done for the Park Commission as well as for the City. Johnson said it's a great group to work with and appreciates the continuous support by everyone. Chair brought up the item Big Island. Carter said because Edwards obtained a$200,000 grant from the DNR and the City was willing to pledge $80,000 of that and Johnson wrote five out of the seven panels,his job has been to keep track of things. The 80%drawings have been reviewed.The challenge is to get the last 60,000. He thinks there is about 60 committed through Big Island Legacy and he feels confident they will get the other 60,which means they will be able to spend$350K-360K on hard costs of the project:the trails,the panels,a bathroom and potentially an overlook.They will have to work around eagle-nesting season because the eagles nested in the middle of the project. Johnson said Big Island has been a fantastic learning opportunity because it has such a rich history. He stated he learned a lot from the draft of a book written by Paul Marbellous and wondered if there was a way it could be introduced and combined with the activities at Big Island. Page 6 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Carter stated they have had volunteers willing to review the City's simple 300-word panel but it would be nice to make Marbellous' book a part of what is going on at Big Island. He said the"Complete Interpretive sign design and install"as"to-dos"is correct. He added he would like to plan an event. Carter indicated he would like to talk someday about Pleasant View Park.He said there was a discussion about potentially providing access through the Right-of-Way to one of the homeowners that is set back and the Council decided to find an alternative way of resolving that.He noted he is the listed person for Pleasant View Park.He mentioned he went skiing in the area lately. Hudson asked if there were snowmobiles in the area. Carter said there have been no snowmobiles in the area.He stated Staff put a snow fence on the major areas. He is worried about the back side,but no one has gone there yet.There's less snowmobile traffic. As far as he can tell,it does not look like there has been a motorized vehicle on the island. Chair asked what will happen at Big Island beyond the next year or two. Carter said there may be a couple minor things.The trail essentially brings you from the dock up to the bottom of the ramp that goes to the building,which is where the bathroom will be placed,and then it goes up the hill to the high point,where the plan is to do a shelter and potentially another bathroom.Both of those might be outside the budget and are being priced as alternates.There is a trail that goes up towards • the top of the hill,then goes around the hill and back down to the beach. If the Commission wanted to do something like a rock with a plaque as a Veterans Memorial at the hilltop,getting to it would take another small trail project.There is also an opportunity for an overlook on the north side. Johnson asked if there were any thoughts of putting something by the ruins. Carter said almost all the foundations from the amusement park and most of the foundations from the camp are still there and they are documented.He stated it would make an amazing story by putting interpretive panels around or having something on your phone and you could carry it around. He is not envisioning more buildings or substantially more trails. Chair brought up the item Golf Course. He would like to work with Edwards,Jason(the Golf Superintendent),and the City Council to get a couple-year view of what they would like to see the golf course do and some of the operations and usage they would like to achieve and set some goals for the golf course as a business. Edwards said they have to consider what they want it to be.Currently,it's a small,municipal nine-hole golf course suited for residents.They have to analyze what other things they want to do with it as a park outside of the golf course.There was a mini master plan done a couple of years ago and a business plan which can be looked at again.The golf course has not broken even financially since the 1990s.He does not have a lot of confidence that it will ever be a money-maker for the City like it was in the past. But it is a park; it is there for the people. Chair asked if there were other areas of focus Commissioners wanted to consider for 2020. Carter asked if there was a discussion about doing something in the Winter Activities; for example,cross- country trails at the golf course. Page 7 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 41111 6:00 o'clock p.m. Edwards said they have and it is still available.The City has been working with the school cross-country ski team. Last year they were interested in grooming it and using it; this year they are not.The school offered to let the City use their grooming machine but the City would need to find their own snowmobile. They debated whether they should find a snowmobile to pull the grooming machine. They have not had the demand to justify buying another piece of equipment. Ruegemer suggested it could be talked about again next year. Chair stated in February they would talk more about the items. He encouraged everyone to throw out ideas for what to do with the parks long-term.IIe noted other cities in the area are doing stuff with bike trails,off-road bike trails. Klaahsen added there are also Ninja obstacle playgrounds and natural playgrounds. Edwards stated once the Hackberry property reverts to the City,it's an ideal time to look at the park holistically. There are drainage issues and little league fields that are too close to roads,and it will be a great opportunity to wipe the slate clean and redesign it. Commission members and Edwards talked about the post office in Crystal Bay and the fact that Orono does not have its own zip code.The Crystal Bay Post Office serves the area and people love having the post office in that location.At one point there was discussion about turning the area into a trailhead/park activities center but there was pushback from the local people. • The Commissioners discussed a plan previously presented by Rick Meyers regarding the Crystal Bay area,which could use some updating.They will contact Meyers and it can be discussed in February. Chair noted Seven Nations Park was brought up last year because there are a lot of invasives there and it needs some cleaning up and TLC. Edwards stated this winter they will solicit for contract mowing for the parks,which gets done once every three years,and Seven Nations will be added into the solicitation. In the past the City mowed it once or twice a year with a rough mower. The Commissioners decided to hold off on Park Assignments until the Commission gets new members. Walsh suggested adding the Paul Pesak Park and said someone should oversee the community gardens. Chair noted there was discussion and a motion at the last meeting to name it the Paul Pesak Park and there was a little bit of pushback from his widow.He suggested bringing a motion the next formal meeting in March for an alternative name. Commissioners discussed that Minnesota law states certain things cannot be named after living people such as roads and state parks. Carter stated the idea of having a Lead Commissioner for trails is interesting. He had not thought about it before but there are a lot more trails. Page 8 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Edwards said he added trails because they are like parks. What he looks for from Commissioners in charge of parks is feedback and another set of eyes to say the maintenance crew needs to be sent out here, for example,because somebody dumped a bunch of trash. Carter asked if there was a comprehensive list of every trail somewhere. Edwards stated he tried to list City-maintained trails,which are multimodal trails,as opposed park trails. Ruegemer stated she felt it made sense for Carter to be a lead on all of them. Chair brought up Functional/Activity Assignments and asked if anyone was needed for park signage. Edwards said not necessarily,that it just needed to be set up and standards developed. Commission members discussed park adoptions are with the outreach community engagement. Berg stated she wanted to talk about the holiday tree-lighting at the February meeting. The Commissioners and Edwards discussed the meeting calendar and changing the schedule so workshop meetings would be doubled and there would be fewer formal meetings since they don't come up with a lot of proposals and they could use more informal working time.They decided to keep the afternoon work • sessions where they are and turn one of the evening sessions into a work session.Chair and Edwards will send out a proposal to the group.The new schedule needs to be approved by the City Council. Chair said he was contacted by the Long Lake Rowing Club President and is meeting with him. The rowing club also has a meeting Wednesday night with the neighborhood. He asked if Park Commission members had anything they wanted him to ask the President. Commission members discussed the neighborhood meeting that is set up and encouraged Chair to go. Carter said if the community in general came back to the Park Commission and said it is a win-win for everyone,he can see the Commission taking the request seriously,but he cannot imagine that happening. Ruegemer agreed and said it would basically destroy that area as a swimming beach. If the rowing club approached Excelsior Beach or Wayzata Beach,they would say absolutely not.We cannot have these two things together;it is not safe.The Park Commission needs to be careful to not get distracted by the large, shiny building shown to them. Berg stated the Commission also needs to consider the impact traffic from the rowing club would have on people using the beach and future concerns that may come up if the boathouse was allowed. She said this is not a commercial area,it is in a neighborhood. She went to a couple of the rowing club meetings and is also concerned about their hours of operations and future plans for their facility. Chair said he would be open-minded and can't speak on behalf of Orono or the Commission.He is focusing on the process,as far as what does a successful process look like to come to a decision. • Johnson asked Berg about the other meetings she attended. Page 9 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Berg said she was at an informal meeting with Edwards and Meyers when they first approached the City. Edwards clarified it was the Summit Beach sub-committee at the time. Berg agreed and said the rowing club has always been looking at a large building and saying things that make it look like it will benefit the park. Ruegemer asked if a bathroom is needed; there is an outhouse that is more environmentally friendly.The lake is already poorly rated.There would be huge docks because of the amount of boats they have. Berg said she is open-minded but her concerns as someone responsible for that beach is to look at the highest and best use and ask if the rowing club is the best use of the beach. Ruegemer said the rowing club currently has a house that works very well but they want a storage facility. Now they are placed at Birches.They have a huge parking lot and there is no swimming beach in the vicinity so it is safe,no one is put in danger and no huge parking lots needs to be built. She understands they want to keep their boats safe but asked if it is the Park Commission's job to put swimmers at risk and have a huge environmental impact on the park. Chair said everyone will have an opportunity to voice concerns both as Commissioners and Orono residents.He invited members to attend the Wednesday meeting or attend with him and the President. Hudson suggested if there is any more interaction with the rowing club,it should he a working session • and not a formal meeting. Chair asked if the Commissioners were okay with the rowing club President reaching out to members individually. Several Commissioners said that was fine. Carter asked if they were coming to the work session. Edwards said they are not scheduled. Berg said the Commission wanted the rowing club to meet with neighbors and then come back. Edwards added they need to come back at a formal meeting,which is March,because the Park Commission has to come up with a recommendation to the City Council. Man suggested they should come to a working session first. Ruegemer indicated if the rowing club wants to pursue this,they need to reach out to the Commission. Chair asked if he should mention anything at his meeting since there is one working session before March. Hudson commented that it has to be discussed before the Commission makes a decision. S Page 10 of 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,January 6,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Carter agreed and said he would not he comfortable having the rowing club walk into a formal meeting and putting something on the table for the Commissioners to make a decision on. Chair said if the meeting schedule is being changed. he needs to make the President aware of that if he is relying on coming back in June. Edwards said there would still be a working session in February and March is a formal session even with the new proposed schedule. Johnson said he would like the rowing club to answer some of the community questions rather than just pitching the plan again. Berg said she would like to hear how the meeting went with the neighbors. Hudson added he would like them to talk about how many kids are using it in the school systems,not just how many members they have. Several Commissioners indicated that information was previously given. Commission members had no further input. • Berg stated Johnson has been a great asset to the Commission and she will personally miss him and his insights. Several Commission members agreed with Berg. Johnson stated the Commission has evolved and there continue to be new members and he feels everyone is ready to keep the momentum going. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 4. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT None ADJOURNMENT Berg moved,Johnson seconded,to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 7:31 p.m. VOTE:Ayes7,Nays 0. ATTEST: Brian Rooth. Chair • Page 11 of 11 PARK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM `�RfSN��f Item No.: 2 Date: March 2"d, 2020 Item Description: Proposal for Boathouse in Summit Beach Park Presenter: Long Lake Rowing Crew Agenda Chairman's Report Section: 1. Purpose.The purpose of this action is to get a Park Commission recommendation on whether the city should partner with the Long Lake Rowing Crew allowing the club to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach Park. 2. Background. Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)was founded in 2014 for the sport of rowing on Long Lake. LLRC has been operating out of the Birches site and the Long Lake Fire Department. However the Birches site is not ideally suited to launching boats and the club is looking for a place to construct a boathouse. The Club approached the City in 2018 about the possibility of partnering with the city for use of the Summit Beach Park location. LLRC is a non-profit,501C#organization. The mission of Long Lake Rowing Crew is "to provide a safe, inspiring and educational opportunity for people of all ages to learn, enjoy and excel in the sport of rowing.LLRC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club committed to knowledgeable instruction,personal and competitive achievement, and the well-being of its members and the greater Long Lake community." The Parks commission considered this proposal at the November 41h,2019 Park Commission meeting at which time the Commission tabled the action(Minutes at Exhibit B). 3. Proposal. The LLRC will provide a presentation to the Commission on their proposal. In general improvements at the park would include a boathouse,public restrooms and a dock system. • 4. Considerations. The Commission should consider the following. a. Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park? b. What benefits would the proposal provide to the park;to the community? c. What costs if any would be incurred by the city? d. What requirements(accessibility to public,park improvements,public programs)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan? e. What restrictions(size of structures, location of structures,hours of use,parking)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan? 5. Public Comment. At the November 4'h,2019 commission meeting the Commission received public comment. The minutes of that meeting including the public comment are at exhibit B. Written public comments received after the meeting are at exhibit C. 6. Way Forward. a. Park Commission review and recommendation b. City Council review. c. Planning and Zoning Staff Review d. Planning commission Review—If required(i.e.Variances needed) e. Agreement/Lease developed f. City Council Approval g. Building permit process h. Construction • Prepared By Reviewed By: -- Approved By: ' • COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED Motion to providing a recommendation to the City Council including any requirements or restrictions on the proposed plan for a boat house at Summit Beach Park. Exhibits A. Proposal from LLRC(To be provided at the meeting) B. Public Comments: Minutes from November 4th,2019. C. Written Public Comments received by the City. References http:/!lonillakerowinz.orgl • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 • 6:30 o'clock p.m. 5. PROPOSAL FOR BOATHOUSE IN SUMMIT PARK—LONG LAKE ROWING CLUB Lisa McCarty,board member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew,addressed the Orono Park Commission. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a 50l(C)(3)nonprofit organization. The Club services approximately 90 rowers from Orono and the surrounding community,with approximately 50 percent of the rowers attending Orono Schools. The Club has been able to provide them with five to six years of rowing experience and training,which allows them to attain scholarships at high-level universities ranging from Brown,Dartmouth,Syracuse,Washington,Notre Dame,and other universities all over the country. Rowing has become a very attractive sport and the Long Lake Rowing Club produces some of the best rowers in the state. Two of the Club's high school rowers placed first at the I Iead of the Charles race, which is one of the most highly profiled races in the country. The program,with its dedicated coaching staff,have been able to produce high-level rowers. The Club also prides itself in offering rowing to people of all ages,including a master's program that services rowers up to 80 years old. The Club has worked on integrating the community into this sport and developing a life-long passion for the sport. The rowing club utilizes Long Lake and currently is storing its equipment outdoors at Birches Restaurant because they do not have a building. The rowing club currently has over$200,000 worth of equipment sitting in the woods,which can be a security risk,and they are in desperate need of a home. McCarty indicated the Long Lake Rowing Club is willing to partner with the City for use of the Summit Beach Park location. Craig Martin,Peterson,Keller Architecture,stated the Long Lake Rowing Club reached out to their S company several months ago about designing a boathouse and training facility. The Club would like to enter a private/public partnership between the Long Lake Rowing Crew and the City of Orono to create a neighborhood rowing facility and also to update Summit Beach Park. At this time they are proposing a park pavilion with toilet facilities,outdoor patio space with picnic tables,a small playground,a two-story rowing crew boathouse consisting of approximately 9,000 square feet,and dock amenities. The project intention and goals include promoting the education of rowing within the Orono community, establishing a home for the Long Lake Rowing club,building on the improvements Orono has been making to the Summit Beach area,providing a presence in the neighborhood to promote safety and security for patrons of the beach and neighbors,and creating a timeless beach destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use. Summit Beach Park is located on the southeast corner of Long Lake. There is existing parking for approximately 24 cars,temporary toilet facilities,a large lawn area,and a wooded hill area. Currently there are a few picnic tables on site. In conjunction with TBL Studios,a concept master plan has been created for what the park could look like. Being proposed is a paved parking lot for 24 cars and additional space for up to 36 spaces. The goal is to keep it fairly small at this point. The boathouse is proposed to be built into the hillside. The grassy knoll area was considered but it was felt it would be a little too damp and not safe for rowers moving their equipment in and out. Instead they are proposing to nestle it into the hillside to decrease its visibility Cur the neighbors. Also looking at a small pavilion,which would contain toilet facilities for park goers,and possibly a few picnic tables. S Page 1 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Travis Vant.ear,landscape architect,noted he met with most of the Park Commissioners approximately one month ago at their work session. He has attempted to take that feedback and apply it to the concept plan that was presented at that time. As Craig elaborated,the goal with the overall project is to have a minimal impact on the design of the park and to use the existing attributes as much as possible. They would like to minimize tree removal and utilize the existing parking as much as possible to reduce cost and build off some of the main attributes that the park has that are not being utilized at this time,such as the knoll which is currently covered with buckthorn. Following a meeting on site,it was felt the best location for the boathouse would be nestled into the hillside. The concept plan keeps the natural play area of the park intact;hides the boathouse but yet still provides access to the lake in a more isolated spot;and allows the rest of the park to be used. VanLear noted there has also been talk about potential trail opportunities with the City. VanLear indicated they tried to show potential trail connections and how those would be situated with the design of the boathouse. In addition,there was talk of a small playground facility being placed close to the play area. The proposed concept plan is the rowing club's first attempt at encompassing a lot of those comments and they are willing to make adjustments as they go through the process. One of the key needs of the Club will be dock access to launch multiple boats ranging from a single shell up to an 8-person shell. Because of the size of those shells,the docks will need some length. Being considered is the potential to maybe utilize the beach and swim area and perhaps protect it better from ongoing boat activity. The dock configuration shown is just one example,but there will need to be a series of docks for access needs. A secondary dock for a safety boat that goes out with the rowers is also required. Meyers asked what will happen to the north once the road is reclaimed. Meyers noted that lineal area will run approximately three-fourths of a mile down the east shore of the lake. VanLear stated when they go forward with their plans,they can look at that closer. The overall project will not be built at one time but is intended to be a master plan that can be looked to going into the future. The intent is to keep it a more natural park that requires low maintenance,with one of the goals being to maintain the large trees. For the park itself,some of the ideas include maintaining some aspect of the lawn. The floodplain area would also be maintained. Being considered are just kind of passive play uses and seasonal activities. There is also the potential for a hockeyiskating rink in the flat area or out on the lake as well as walking paths and a mountain bike path. Some of the big components are the standard recreational play area as well as a natural area,which would allow the imagination of kids to work. Martin displayed floor plans of the proposed boathouse. The first floor would be storage for the boats and the second floor would contain an office area and conference rooms as well as a gathering space. The two sketches on the right demonstrate how the building is nestled into the hillside. As someone goes up the hill towards the street,the building becomes what appears to be a one-story boathouse from the road. The top image shows the deck overlooking the lake on the boathouse. Martin stated they are looking at something that is timeless in terms of architecture and will be long- lasting. As it relates to the building mass,the top picture depicts the building from the lake and the Page 2 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Ittonday,November 4,2019 11111 6:30 o'clock p.m. bottom image is a sketch depicting the two-story building nestled into the hillside. The small stnicture on the right is the pavilion. Martin displayed some more pictures of the building and the various areas of the park. Martin thanked the Park Commission for their consideration of their concept plan. Johnson asked how many trees would need to be removed. Martin indicated it would likely be six to seven. VanLear stated they have not gotten into the technical details of the grading,but that they did receive the tree file from Bolton&Menk. The next step is to go out and assess the quality of the trees and have that information before they go to the City Council. Ruegemer commented she has a number of questions but that she would like to hear from the neighbors first. Carter stated what he remembers from the work session is the Park Commission would like to see limited parking and that he would encourage them to look at that. Carter asked whether they have spoken with any of the neighbors. Martin indicated they have not at this point. S VanLear stated they typically present the idea to the Park Commission first and then prior to going before the Planning Commission they would have an open house. Lisa McCarty stated she has reached out to a number of friends and their advice was to see if this was feasible first and that she would be happy to go to anyone's house and meet one-on-one with them. The Club wanted to go before the Park Commission first to see if there is a green light to go forward and then reach out to the neighbors. Meyers stated as a Commission,they had some reservations about the plan at the work session,but that they cannot tell the applicants no or yes until the City holds public hearings. Meyers noted this is not a done deal. Norm Hammond asked about the plans for the sewer and water. VanLear stated they have not gotten to that level of detail at this point and that their next step will be more of a technical level. What is known is that some of the setbacks will be an issue. Meyers requested people come up to the microphone to speak. The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. Rachel Feldman, 1010 Old Long Lake Road,stated they are the house right next to the proposed building and that they will be looking at the building from their back yard. Feldman stated in her view there are more than six trees that would need to be removed for a building of this size and that she would like to Page 3 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. encourage the Park Commission to act in two ways. The first is to reject altogether the proposal for any type of building at Summit Park and the second is to reject any type of proposal to expand the rowing club at this site. Feldman noted she also has friends on Long Lake who are opposed to the proposal. If the proposal goes through,it would change the nature of Summit Beach for the benefit of the rowing club but would be a detriment to the residents. The neighbors appreciate the smaller scale presence of the rowers on the lake and Long Lake is a recreational lake for fishing,paddle boarding,pontooning,skiing,swimming and other activities. Feldman stated as a registered nurse,from a public health and safety perspective,expanding the club would be a very poor decision and poses a danger to people enjoying the beach and swimming area. Since she has lived in her house,there has been a swimming section for people of all ages and neighboring dogs enjoying the lake. The people visiting the park ranges from tiny children to groups of elderly people out swimming. Boats will come down to this end of the lake to anchor down and relax and swim and jump off the rope swing,which is a fun feature of the lake. Lots of high schoolers enjoy using it and other people picnic there and lay out in hammocks. Summit Beach is a relaxing and peaceful beach that the neighbors hope the City continues nurturing. Placing a boathouse at the beach would be dangerous to swimmers,boaters,floaters,and families. Feldman noted the rowers were asked to change their path to avoid the swimming area. Besides being a S concerned neighbor,she is also an unofficial nature lover. Going forward with any type of expansion plan would not only affect recreation at the beach but would also destroy a nature preserve and large grassy area. The world needs more open,quiet and natural areas. There are wild turkeys that flock there, eagles,deer,and other animals that enjoy this area. Feldman noted since they have lived in their home,the rowing club received approval for longer hours and that she would like to see the rowing hours restricted back to what they were previously. This past summer the rowing club was outside of their expanded hours and it is difficult to see the boats against the setting sun. Currently the rowing club has a home outside Birches,which is an ideal location. Birches places a restriction on the number of rowers and it is a safe place for the rowers to go in and out of the lake since there is no beach there where there will be swimmers and other people enjoying the water. Feldman encouraged the Park Commission to reject any proposal to place a boathouse on Summit Beach and any expansion of the rowing club. Norm Hammond,450 East long Lake Road,noted he has resided at his house for more than 50 years,and that he would request Summit Beach be maintained as a natural setting as a neighborhood beach,which is more or less the way the beach and park has been maintained over the past 50 years. Hammond indicated he does agree with the comments of the previous speaker regarding construction of permanent structures on the Summit Beach property. People come to Summit Beach to enjoy the natural environment,and that he and his family would like to strongly encourage the City to not allow any expansion of the park. Betsy Johnson,460 Long Lake Road East,stated the structure they are proposing to construct would be S right in front of her house. The building is proposed to be 9,000 square feet and her house is 7,000 square feet. With this structure in front of her home, she might be able to see the lake if she is upstairs looking Page 4 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4, 2019 • 6:30 o'clock p.m. out the window. The view out the front of her house will he the hack of the building. When they purchased their house in 2010,they felt it was a charming area and that they are disappointed that this is even being considered. Johnson noted they have not had a realtor out to give them a price for what their property would be worth once the view is obstructed. Johnson commented it appears the building will be higher than what is being portrayed and in her view the park is wonderful the way it is,and she would like to keep it that way. Jane Davidson, 1020 Old Long Lake Road,stated they have one of the best views of the park,and when she walks out to her dock,she is almost at the park. The park is crowded. While it does not have a playground,people swim,paddleboard, and fish. It is a very quiet park. At 10:00 at night the police come by and clear people out. Summit Beach is very different from the Nelson Lakeside Park that has a large playground. Summit Beach is just very unique because it is so natural. Davidson stated she likes the idea of having a natural playground,which is likely the new wave of parks. She can also see the benefit of a small pavilion and some improved picnic tables,which would enhance the park,but that she is very concerned about this extremely large building and private use of a public park at the exclusion of others. Davidson commented she is also concerned about the environmental impact of this proposal. Currently Long Lake is under siege environmentally because it has far too many pollutants,with one of the main pollutants being runoff. It does not appear that the rowing club has considered the environmental impact • of their proposal and that the City needs to consider the hardcover with the expanded parking lot and how that will impact the lake. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District said there could not be walking paths in some of those areas due to the environmental impact. The Long Lake Rowing Club does not represent the entire community but is one component on a small lake. The lake has ski boats,pontoon boats,fishing boats,paddleboards,and the Long Lake Rowing Club. Davidson stated she cannot imagine a club constructing a 9,000 square foot building and not try to expand. It is currently difficult to access the lake when the club is there,and when she was out on the lake one time,an oar just narrowly missed hitting her in the head. Davidson stated in her view the plan is not appropriate. In addition,the proposed building does not look like a multi-functional building. It has storage and a workroom for fixing boats,an office space for the Long Lake Rowing Club,and a conference room. Davidson questioned how this could be a public building. Meyers asked if it would be appropriate for the rowing club to respond to some of the questions raised. Edwards noted the Park Commission is an advisory board and that they can ask for additional comment from the applicant. Meyers noted the City Council is the final arbiter of this and that the Park Commission attempts to listen to all sides. Orono takes environmental concerns very seriously and is a very lake-oriented city. Rob Burrell,president of the Long Lake Rowing Club,noted this is a very preliminary plan and kind of high-level at this point. In terms of expanding the club,it is not their intent to expand the club,but they are looking for a permanent home to store their equipment and boats. Being at Birches is not ideal since Page 5 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday, November 4, 2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. their equipment gets heat up being stored outside and it is not their intent to have more boats on the water but merely to house their equipment. With the club's expanded hours,they do not have time to put more people and boats on the water. The coaches can only handle so many boats on the water and they are limited to two safety boats. As it relates to safety,Birches is not a safe place to access the water given the slope. The club has to continually put mulch down in order to provide a safe walking path down to the lake. In terms of environmental impacts and the other issues that were raised,those are things the club will take into consideration. The club is not proposing coming into the park as a sole use. While this would be the club's boathouse,the club wants to improve the park and make it more useful for the community. They also want to keep the park as natural as possible and they are trying to make the structure as less intrusive as possible. Burrell noted they are just in the beginning phases of their plan and that they will be addressing the residents' concerns as they go through this process. It is not their intention to cause disruption to the neighborhood. Norm Hammond asked whether they are looking for public funding. Burrell stated they would conduct fundraising of their own to help build it. Betsy Johnson asked what type of impact the traffic would have on the neighbors. Currently people are • forced to turn into private driveways and turn around. Johnson asked how many actual rowers will be there on a daily basis on top of the people who drive into the area and live there. Johnson indicated her driveway hooks right into the beach and that her children are not allowed to ride on the road due to the number of cars. Johnson stated the neighbors have concerns with the traffic and the noise. Burrell stated in the summer months they do a couple of practice sessions with the juniors and the masters are only in the evenings three times a week. The junior rowers practice more often and there will be approximately 20 to 25 rowers per session,with some of them carpooling. Currently their cars are parked in the back row of Birches,which will provide some idea of the number of cars. Some of the rowers get dropped off. The proposal is to keep the lot small,and if the City ever wanted to expand it,that would be their call. The rowers are not there on Sunday. Meyers noted if this goes to the next level,there will be other opportunities for the residents to comment on the application. Rachel Feldman stated she does not know if going to the extent of a big two-story building is necessary and that perhaps they could cut down a few trees at Birches and construct a smaller structure. Feldman stated she would like to see the parking area stay the same as what currently exists. Meyers asked whether the Park Commission could table this. Edwards stated that is up to the Park Commission, but at some point the applicants would like to go before the City Council. Hudson noted the comments expressed by the public were similar to the comments raised by the Park S Commission at their work session and that the Park Commission is interested in something that would have the lowest environmental impact as possible. Page 6 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 • 6:30 o'clock p.m. Roath stated this has been a healthy,productive discussion and that he appreciates everyone's viewpoints. The Park Commission had the benefit of meeting with the rowing club during their work session and that he knows how the neighbors feel because they had a lot of the same concerns. Roath indicated he is not ready to make a recommendation tonight and that in his view more discussion needs to happen. There were a lot of details the Park Commission heard at the work session that were not raised tonight that the public needs to understand. As a result,his rote is not to make a recommendation tonight because the conversation needs to continue. Berg stated a lot of points raised tonight have been discussed by the Park Commission and that they still have a lot of the same questions on how this will impact the neighborhood. Berg indicated she is not sure she is ready to move it forward at this point. Carter commented he also cannot move it forward and that he does not see a compromise at this point. Ruegemer stated she agrees with the comments of the neighbors. While it is a beautiful plan, Summit Beach is also a beautiful park and she does not feel they should move forward with anything at this point. Johnson stated one of the purposes of the Park Commission is to increase the usage of the parks in Orono and that he does not believe the Park Commission has made an improvement at a park where similar concerns were not raised initially. There are a lot of issues that need to be looked at. The proposal is still at an early point,and he would like to see the dialogue continued. In addition,the environmental aspect needs to be looked into and he would like to see more information about that. • Johnson noted at the work session there was a little more stated about the public-private partnership at the park,and that if a little effort was made to have some more of these informational meetings, it would be easier for the Park Commission to make a recommendation. Meyers commented there are a number of issues to be considered. Regardless of this proposal,East Long Lake will change because there will be shoreline restoration and a lineal park created,which will naturally bring in more people to the area. There is always a balance that needs to be struck on things and that they will be spending money to make the northern part a park. While it will attract more people,the shoreline restoration work,however,will improve the water quality of the lake. Meyers stated he views Summit Beach as a rustic park,and the question is whether it needs to be improved or have more use. In the past there has been some naughty use. The bathroom was burned down a few years ago and there is some partying that goes on,which raises some security and safety issues with the other activities that go on down there. The Park Commission has to look at the overall picture. The city-owned parks are for all the residents. In addition,being by a park can increase someone's value of their home. Meyers commented he appreciates all the residents' concerns and that it is just a matter of how much give and take there can be. This situation is unique because it would be a private-public partnership but there needs to be more discussion about what will happen at the park. There have been points that have been raised that need to be considered,such as the number of swimmers out there and how far out they swim. The beach does get a fair amount of usage. As a result,the City might have to look at changing the philosophy of that lake and perhaps only allow smaller motors or certain types of uses. Page 7 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,November 4,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Rurrell stated in terms of moving forward,their understanding was if they receive a recommendation to move on to the next step,that is where a lot of this discussion would go on. Meyers commented it does not appear that the Park Commission is in favor of making a recommendation at this point. Burrell asked whether there would be another work session that they could appear at. Berg stated the feedback of the residents is new and that she would prefer to have another work session. Meyers suggested discussing this at one more work session and that it would be helpful if the residents submit their written concerns that the Park Commission can look at during the workshop. Jane Davidson stated what they have heard tonight is what is the right thing for the park and the greater community. The Park Commission has not heard from the people who use the park,who are not primarily the neighbors. The park is heavily used and most of them are not the residents in the area. Davidson asked whether the City has done a survey of the people who use the park. Davidson indicated she has not noticed a lot of partying at the park and that it is usually pretty quiet. The question is whether they want the rowing club to have almost exclusive use of this property since it is not looking like it is for the public except for possibly the bathroom. • Edwards asked if they would like them to come back for the February work session and perhaps the March Planning Commission meeting. Roath noted the work session would be with the Park Commission and that their work sessions are open to the public. Roath stated that does not mean that the rowing club has to wait until then to reach out to the neighbors. Johnson commented he is not sure he wants a work session where the Park Commission is the arbiter between the two sides and that he would be fine if the parties have their own meetings to see if there is enough common ground. One of the points raised was whether this will be an exclusive use and what is the greater value to the community. Johnson stated in his view those things can be answered in the meantime and then brought before the Park Commission. In his view it would be a mistake to suggest that this is ready to go to the Planning Commission since they would have the same types of questions and that there are still are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Meyers stated hardcover and tree removal will be huge issues. Berg stated another issue is the impact to the beach and the people that use the park. The City wants people to use the parks and make them friendly for everyone,but that is another issue that was raised tonight. Roath stated the City needs to be thinking about the improvements to the area and this proposal together. 1111 Page 8 of 9 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,November 4,2019 • 6:30 o'clock p.m. Meyers commented it will he a big change to the neighborhood and it will not he the little hidden beach that it has been. Ruegemer stated bringing in bikers and hikers and swimmers is different than constructing a 9,000 square foot building for a private club. Rachel Feldman stated she would echo those same comments. The Parks Commission took no formal action on this item. • • Page 9 of 9 PHIL & CASSY ORDWAY • CV 2 5 2019 November 20,2019 CITY OF ORONO Orono Park Commission 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono,MN 55356 Re:Long Lake Rowing Club Boat House Dear Chairman Meyers and Park Commissioners: We appreciated the opportunity to attend the Pat-k Commission meeting last week in the hope of learning more about the potential new boat housc and park project at Summit Beach Park. We strongly support the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC) and hope they will continue to be able to row on the lake and ultimately have a safe,functional and permanent location on Long Lake. While the images displayed at the meeting—those being used in the concept phase of design--are certainly appealing, we understand that everything is very preliminary at this point. And, as enticing as those images are, we do have reservations about siting such a large,single-purpose structure to be used by a single entity on what is quite a small park currently entirely open to the public. The scale of this concept plan just seems out of proportion for that site and the exclusive nature of the partnership risks establishing a negative precedent for the City. While this first meeting was helpful, what we didn't learn are a number of details related to what the basic structure of an agreement between the City and LLRC might include. These are vital details to be considered early in the process and would • include: • Who will pay for the construction of the building? • Who will pay for the on-going maintenance of the building? • Who will own the building? • Will there be a land lease or sale of land? • Who bares the liability risks of the building, LLRC's operation on City property,etc.? • What are other potential risks to the City(financial and other)? It appeared that the majority of the citizens in attendance at the Park Board meeting were mostly neighbors of the park,but the agreement that the City ultimately makes with LLRC will commit all of the citizens of Orono to the potential risk of increased expenses or many other unforeseen risks,including the risk of LLRC's demise. These are critical issues to be contemplated at the early stages of this discussion and deserve an opportunity for input from the entire community. It would also be interesting to know if LLRC has discussed an agreement with the City of Long Lake for a similar plan in the Nelson Lakeside Park area. [To us,this seems like a more logical site,but there are most likely previous discussions of which we are not aware,but which should certainly be explained nevertheless]. We again reiterate that we are avid supporters of LLRC and consequently do not want our questions and concerns to appear that we are opposed to LLRC having a facility on Long Lake,we just want it to be in the best location, in a scale that suits the shores of the lake,and is not detrimental to the site that is ultimately selected. Hopefully at the next meeting that addresses this project we will learn more. This can be a win-win project. cerely, �♦&floor Phil&Cassy Ordway cc: President Rob Berrell,Long Lake Rowing Club Mayor Denny Walsh,City of Orono 1145 COUNTY ROAD SIX ORONO, MINNESOTA 55356 Francis Kulacki and Jane Davidson 1020 Old Long Lake Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 November 16,2019 Orono Park Board RE: Summit Beach Park Dear Orono Park Board members: We are residents of Long Lake and have owned a home on Long Lake near Summit Beach Park since 2011. We are writing to provide our observations on how this park is used and of its benefits to the community, as well as input on the proposal to build multiple docks and a large boat house structure for the benefit of the Long Lake Rowing Club. Summit beach is a jewel among parks because of its natural setting and access to the lake for swimmers. It is most heavily used in the summer by families,young and old, who swim and float from the beach out into the lake,paddleboard, sunbathe and picnic. The swimming beach access is in a calm bay and the natural setting offers places to sit under the trees and sunbathe with a view of the surrounding lake shore. It is used in the winter months for hiking, fishing and access to the lake for skating and biking. These natural amenities are the draw. There is no other park or public area on the lake which offers open access to the lake without boat and rowing • traffic or rough water. Motorized boats and rowing skulls are inherently unsafe for swimmers and thus Summit Beach Park is an oasis. The closing of East Long Lake Road to vehicular traffic has drawn many people to walk or bike with their kids along the lake, fish along the shore and hike into Wood Rill. The renovation of this linear extension of the park will expand the park for bird watching,biking, and safer fishing and access to Wood Rill. It also provides an opportunity to reduce the rate at which storm water enters the lake. We enjoy being neighbors of the park and contrary to a comment made in a recent meeting by the chair of the the Park Board, we have never observed unruly or inappropriate use of the park. The park is quiet after 10 pm and the users are respectful of each other and the neighbors. I am aware of an isolated vandalism event several years ago but this problem appears to be solved. We have never had any concern for safety or complaints about noise or improper behavior. There is no problem to be fixed in this regard. I urge the Park Board to preserve Summit beach for the broad use that it enjoys today while improving it to enhance its natural beauty, lessen its environmental impact on wildlife,wetlands, and water quality, and to provide improvements consistent with the use and uniqueness of the property. This is a park where less is more. Upgrading the parking lot with a permeable hard surface,adding a small covered pavilion for multiple picnic tables, enhancing the facilities to include bathrooms and potable water, and providing safe and environmentally sensitive areas for fishing would be beneficial. In addition, a natural play area that mimics nature for play would be a great asset and a draw for families. There are excellent examples of natural play areas in the area(see https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-nature-playgrounds/) • 1 The plans presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club do not appear beneficial to the greater community. If implemented,the permanent presence of the LLRC would dominate use of the park at the expense of others. The proposed docks preclude safe access to the lake by non- rowers. In fact, one dock blocks the beach from the lake and both docks are intended for launching skulls or docking LLRC's motorized boats; they are not designed or intended for use by the public. The proposed building is designed solely for storage and maintenance of private boats,and private office space; it is not a community space. Increased use of the lake by the LLRC over time seems inevitable if this facility is built. Contrary to comments by the LLRC to the Orono Park Board, LLRC has made recent requests to the Cities of Long Lake and Orono for increasing the number of skulls,adding dock space and expanding time on the lake beyond the expansion they were granted in 2019. The proposed use of Summit Park by the LLRC will lead to unsafe conditions for swimmers, paddle boarders, and rowers, especially if the rowing club increases membership and requires expanded hours on the water. The proposers seem unaware of how the park is used today or the impact of their proposal on the environment and on expanded use of the park by others. We urge you to maintain the natural beauty of this park while enhancing it for use by the larger community and securing it for future generations when natural parks may be rarer. We support the development of the linear park and are excited to see that Orono wants to improve the beach area and expand its use. However,we feel that the proposal by the LLRC does not meet these objectives and is short sighted for the good of the larger community. We urge the LLRC to pursue other options not within proximity of the beach area and at a much smaller scale. We • question the appropriateness of this use of public property. Sincerely, 44604... Jane Davidson, Frank Kulacki • 2 From: )oe Haug To: Adam Edwards 110 Cc: lonolakerrowingaamail.com Subject: A vote of support for Long Lake Rowing to partner with the City of Orono in building a home at Summit Park on Long Lake Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 10:32:56 PM Hello Parks Commission, Please accept my vote of support in partnering with Long Lake Rowing Crew in the search of a boat house and home at Summit Park on Long Lake. As an Orono resident living on Bayside Rd, I have had many community members comment on how much they enjoy watching the rowers on Long Lake. The program is a great community non-profit organization that provided a great experience for my children. After rowing several seasons with LLRC our daughter walked on to the rowing team in Madison and found a community of girls that provide her support and friendship in college. Her experierce as a D1 athlete will provide lessons and learnings that will help her throughout life. Our son is a current high school rower and has found a group of hardworking kids that support each other. The kids learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the boats,the equipment, and the environment. The coaches have a great approach to teaching many facets of accountability to a diverse group of teenagers. The team has been very successful at regattas both in the states and in 111 Canada. Thanks for considering this request, Joe &Sue Haus • From: )im Biciham To: Adam Edwards Cc: lonolakerowina(agmail.corn Subject: Application to develop a growing boat storage facility on Long Lake. Date: Thursday,February 27,2020 12:46:25 AM My wife and I have lived on the north shore of Long Lake at 1545 Long Lake Blvd. since 1979. We have very much enjoyed watching the rowers since they first started using the old Billy's property to store and launch their boats. We use the lake alot for water skiing,jet skiing, sailing,kayaking and pontooning and have found them to always be respectful and careful. We have watched the competitions and just wished this had started earlier so our 3 children could have participated as they grew up on the lake. We support their application and believe this would be a good use of currently under utilized park property. We also believe this could also help our area high schools develop a good rowing program that many children could participate in and then go on to college programs such as the U of M's. James and Cindy Bigham, 1545 Long Lake Blvd, Orono. MN. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. . Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Ryan Thompson(US-ASR) . To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC long Lake RowYnq Subject: Attn:Orono Parks Commission RE:In Support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 10:23:35 PM Hello To introduce myself,my name is Ryan Thompson and I've been an active member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew for 3 years as an assistant coach and member of the LLRC community. I'm 25,grew up in the Minneapolis area,rowed for 4 years in college,and currently live and work in Minneapolis. I was initially attracted to LLRC as an avenue to stay connected to the rowing community and to extend the strong sense of teamwork,hard work, and common vision established during my collegiate rowing career. l had a phenomenal experience with the sport of rowing in college and wanted to do my part to enable others to have a similar experience. While good rowing appears fluid,effortless,and graceful to an observer, rowing is the seamless (and most often disorganized)product of 1,000 unique sensations and responses that are learned over time and with diligent practice. It's the pursuit and rare achievement of this challenging dance that continues to attract and motivate community members of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic experience to learn and contribute to the sport of rowing and the LLRC community. With this theme in mind,I want to highlight several of the tangible benefits that LLRC has effectively realized in the Long Lake Community and will continue to realize under the • proposed partnership with the city of Orono and Summit Park on Long Lake. • LLRC provides opportunities for anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake the ability to do-so. LLRC offers increased access to Long Lake, making the lake more accessible to a greater number of people. Establishing a permanent home would enable LLRC to provide organized activities to anyone in the community seeking to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner,or a competitor and may not have the ability or access to enjoy the lake currently. • LLRC encourages and is culturally rooted in teamwork, comradery,and community both on and off the water. LLRC promotes fitness and wellness and encourages all members to practice healthy and balanced lives. • LLRC takes seriously its role as a community partner,a good steward of the lake, and make community service a priority. These are a few of the reasons that I continue to support LLRC and believe a permanent home at Summit Park will benefit the community. 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This communication may come from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP or one of its subsidiaries. • From: Jan Guenther • To: Adam Edwards Cc: longlakerowina(&amail.corn Subject: FW:rowing partnership with Long Lake Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 7:45:31 PM jA.n 9uentki.er Owner Gear West Ski.Run.Bike www.gearwest.com From:Jan Guenther Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:42 PM To: acdwards@ci.orono.mn.us Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: rowing partnership with Long Lake Hi everyone on the Orono parks commission. Everyone at Gear West loves the rowing club and sincerely asks that you support the club in their mission to provide an alternative form of fitness and • exercise to youth in the area. I have been supported Orono rowing since the beginning when the club could only use the Rettinger' old car wash building. I have seen them respectfully observe the rights of all users of the lake while growing their sport for both the local youth and for enthusiastic adults who want to improve fitness and enjoy the water. Please allow the LLRC To continue to provide outdoor water recreation to those who love rowing, love the water and enjoy a comradery of outdoor fitness. But to do so they need stability in location and ease of lake access. For those of us who do not care for motor sports on the lake yet are respectful to those who do, I ask that you support those who would also like to use the water in alternative ways. Care will be taken to observe the normal use of beaches and I fully believe there can be room for all of us lake users who appreciate the water and value the lake front. Long Lake is not Excelsior and is not Wayzata, but we have the potential and are on our way to become the"Fitness Hub of the West".With Gear West as one of the premier bike/ski stores in the Mpls and greater area,with our growing number of Fitness studos,with the wonderful new bike path thru the town and with our jewel of a lake, Long Lake IS unique.There are very few areas/ lakes that have the ability to foster and support a rowing club and we should be proud that such a club exists in our town. Please allow them to grow conservatively in a permanent home. Thank you Jan • pul914entkier Owner Gear West Ski.Run.Bike www.gearwest.com • • From: Sarah Borchers • To: Adam Edwards Cc: LIRC Long Lake Rowing Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 6:47:32 PM Dear Orono Park Commission, I'm writing in support of a partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake for the LLRC. Our family is new to the LLRC,with our 15 year-old just beginning her crew exploration. However,we have enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's.and I believe the City of Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members. Having a permanent place at Summit Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range of community members. As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park,and who has also accidentally slipped on the hill near Birch's where the LLRC currently sets up shop,the Summit Park location is far more accessible to folks.As our demographics in the Orono area grow older,having a wealth of opportunities for people to explore low-impact, accessible and effective exercise(while enjoying our beautiful outdoors)will only become more important.Summit Park has a special place in my heart,and I think having LLRC's permanent home there is a good idea. Balancing the needs of the greater community and individual homeowners' preferences is an important role of the Park Commission. Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park Commission(our daughter as a junior non-voting member),and we've learned that there are always pros and cons to every decision.I hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in this case,the benefits to the wider community are great. • Many thanks fir your service to Orono.and for considering this partnership. Regards. Sarah Borchers 763-370-4647 • • From: Laura Buogv To: Adam Edwards Cc: Long Lake Rowing Club Subject: Letter in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 10:59:05 PM Dear Orono Parks Commission, I would like to express my support fo-the Orono Parks Board to partner with Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a boat house on Summit Park property. I am a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew Masters' (adult) program.When I was looking to join a rowing team (having learned to row my last year of college and interested in learning more;, I was thrilled to find an opportunity in the western metro—Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)! I love that LLRC provides opportunities for youth and adults. As there are no rowing teams at high schools, having this opportunity available for youth in the western suburbs is wonderful and saves teens and parents precious time and resources since they do not have to go as far for the opportunity to row, I am constantly in awe of how quickly the youth progress and the high skill level they achieve in a few short years on the team! Having the adult program available is equally important. I think society tends to focus on athletics for youth as well as friendships during your school years. However, staying active and forming new and lasting relationships as an adult is equally important to the health and well being of the community but it can be challenging and daunting. Long Lake Rowing Crew has given me an avenue to stay active and form new relationships, leading to greater physical and mental health! I love that the masters program includes a wide range of ages and abilities:from just out of college to 70s, brand new rower to many many years of experience and everywhere in between! Being part of LLRC for several years, I have greatly enjoyed seeing adults try rowing for the first time and grow in their skills and passion for the sport!This program allows adults who want to • compete at a high level and those who want to learn the sport on a recreational level to have access to the same excellent coaching and support. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged!The amount of encouragement and support I feel from my teammates is incredible!This encouragement is not limited to just rowing but transcends into other aspects of my life as well which goes to show the depth of impact being a part of this team can have. I truly feel lucky to be a part of this community and am grateful for the opportunity to use the space at Birch's on the Lake. Having a permanent home for LLRC at Summit Park would allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue providing these amazing opportunities to youth and adults in the Long Lake& Orono greater community for years to come. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sincerely„ Laura Buggy (Golden Valley resident) • From: Christine carraoee • To: Adam Edwards;LLRC Lone LaF;e Rowing Subject: LLRC boathouse Date: Monday,February 24,2020 10:15:41 PM I'm hoping this email reaches the committee planning for the development of the Long Lake beach park. My name is Christine and I have been a rower off and on since 1997. I grew up in Philly where the sport is popular and very competitive. I rowed for my high school and a local club and then went on to row in college and post college in St Paul at a community club. Two years ago I was contacted by some former teammates about an immediate need for a juniors coach for the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I had taken 8 years off since I rowed competitively and wasn't sure I would make a good coach having been so far removed from the sport. I took a CRP class and meet with the former coach as well as the club director and decided to try and help out since I had a flexible schedule that summer. I was immediately impressed by the attitude,effort and capability of the boys and girls teams, with a mix of kids from various public and private schools on the west side of the cities. I got to watch kids form new friendship, build strength and fitness as they grew into their teenage bodies and support each other at regattas throughout that summer and the following seasons. Watching the dedication of both the student athletes and their parents who help run the club and get equipment and food to regattas was extremely motivating for me. I decided I wanted to get back on the water myself and was pleased to find that lake rowing in a single feels MUCH safer than on the Mississippi where you have to worry about fast moving barges and • paddleboats which churn up wake that can suck small boats in toward them or swamp the boat making it heavy or unrowable. Compared to my experience rowing I'm St Paul I have found Long Lake to be a similarly welcoming community, but a preferable venue. I've come to enjoy an occasional Saturday after practice breakfast at Birch's or heading to the Rooster bar for a drink with my Masters teammates. Now that I'm pregnant my ability to run or participate in other sports has dramatically deminished, but I've found that sitting on an erg is easy enough on my hips that in my 9th month I can still train with the team at the fire station. My pregnancy would have been a lot less active, social and enjoyable if I didn't have rowing to fall back on. I drive 25 miles from Highland Park to continue to be a part of LLRC because of their willingness to embrace everyone from the juniors who Won the most competitive regatta in the US,the Head of the Charles last fall, to some mid-60s retirees who are finding the sport for their first time. Having a secure physical location to store boats will be helpful to this club in many ways. It will minimize damage to hulls and equipment from the current dirty/wooded hillside which presents navigation challenges to avoid hitting obstacles getting on and off the water. It will mean less work transitioning from the on the water season to winter training, by providing year round training and storage in the same space and will enable better learn to row teaching space for new rowers or interested community members. With a dedicated boathouse I think the club can grow it's membership and diversity of age and ambitions significantly. It's such a massive volunteer endeavor to keep the club running when the fundamentals of where and how to store equiptment and how to train in inclement weather(which we have a lot of in MN) need to be continualy reevaluated. Rowing will always be a sport which requires more time and efforts to participate in than jogging or cycling,but it's team nature, low impact and the • joy of being on water make it worthwhile. • I hope a boathouse with lake access gets approved and look forward to continuing to commute out west to enjoy long lake rowing for years to come. • • From: Josh Go!bus • To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boat House Date: Monday,February 24,2020 8:17:34 PM To whom it may concern, I am a high school senior who has rowed for Long Lake rowing crew for several years. Rowing for Long Lake has opened many doors for me. Most of my closest friends I have met through Long Lake rowing. The sport of rowing has gotten me into college at Brown University. I would like to express my complete support for the construction of a boathouse at Summit Park. A boathouse would give our team the space that is necessary to expand, and share the sport of rowing with many others in the community. Thank you for your consideration, Josh Golbus • • From: Craig Bongart To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathoise 4 Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 10:04:31 PM Greetings, I am reaching out with enthusiastic support for a permanent boathouse at Summit Park For the Long Lake Rowing Crew.Of course this will be great for the club,but even more than that,what a unique opportunity for Long Lake and the little known and used park. The LLRC has grown into a respected community oriented program where kids and adults alike can learn to row. and have the chance to compete at the most prestigious regatta's,here and abroad if they so desire.A graceful sport that for residents and visitors to the lake can be mesmerizing to watch,and of course it doesn't involve loud motors. With this email I respectfully ask for your support.This is a perfect fit as Long Lake continues to evolve and improve. I grew up in Orono and moved to Long Lake in high school.I graduated from Orono as have all three of my kids.My mother was the long-time elementary principle.This is a community I know well. I truly hope the commission embraces this opportunity to support and benefit from this community,non-profit club that is open to all who wish to learn,compete or just adm!re and observe. Respectfully, Craig Craig Bong art 763.607.2175 • Sent from my iPad 4111 From: Karen Kasner To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 2:19:21 PM Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing to express my support of the the Long Lake Rowing Club and their efforts to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. As an Orono community member for the past 15 years. I have driven by Long Lake almost every day and often wished I was one of the lucky ones with a home on the water. The rowing club has added a mysterious allure to the lake. It is so serene to see the boats gently gliding through the tranquil water on a misty summer morning.When I read the articles of the regatta success the club brings home with them,it adds to my pride in being an Orono/Long Lake resident. What a fascinating and unusual sport and we are so lucky to be able to engage and support the young and old who are working so hard at it. I was so intrigued with the sport.that I decided to join the club. I have been amazed at the group's small town feel and welcoming attitude. They are dedicated to fitness and inclusivity for the entire community. I am looking forward to the chance to be on the lake with them this summer,an opportunity I would not have otherwise had. Thank you for your consideration of their request Karen Kasner R45 Willow View Drive • S • From: Brennan Greene To: Adam Edwards;Long Lake Rowing Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 9:30:40 AM Hello,just wanted to let whomever is concerned know how great the Long Lake Rowing Club is. Over the last 5 years I have watched the club grow as they currently use the space behind Birch's as their home base. It is amazing to see how many more people of all ages that are experiencing rowing on Long Lake. It is the perfect lake for rowing as it is long and calm. The club is also something interesting for our customers to watch as they dine out on our deck overlooking the lake. Just seeing the peaceful rowers moving silently across the lake elevates our entire community, as most people never get to see a sport like this. They are consistently loading up their boats and representing our towns at meets all across the state and even in Canada. The club is always respectful of our space, but is rapidly outgrowing it. Birch's is in full support of them getting their own boat house in the future, and thinks that the presence of the club is something that really sets Long Lake/Orono apart from other communities. Please let me know if you have any questions about how they operate from a land owner perspective. Thank you. -Brennan Greene Brewmaster/Owner 314-910-7346 • Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub 1310 West Wayzata Blvd Long Lake, MN 55356 952-473-7373 Birch's Lowertown Tap Room & Barrel House 289 E 5th St Suite 3 St Paul, MN 55101 651-432-HOPS (4677) From: Margo Hunt To: Adam Edwards • Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 2 Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 3:37:33 PM To: Orono Parks Commission Without a doubt, adding a Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) Boathouse will have a profound and positive impact on the Long Lake community and its neighboring communities. The lung-term commitment that LLRC and the Boathouse brings are many. The boathouse will give everyone in the area access to the sport of rowing and access to Long Lake. Providing an opportunity for health and fitness in a low impact setting with high results for all ages in the community and beyond. Communities and neighborhoods benefit greatly from public spaces that include unique regional features such as boathouses. LLRC is committed to be good steward of Long Lake, its water quality and shoreline preservation, (as rowing shells are quiet and no-wake boats.) The LLRC Boathouse will provide public restrooms for Summit Park,a much needed improvement and will improve everyone's visit to Summit Park. The presence of the LLRC Boathouse will discourage unwanted activities at the park and offer the sport of rowing to all. Rowing can change lives by promoting fitness,teamwork, leadership and more. As stated in our club vision and mission... We strive to be the most all-inclusive,fun, and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities, committed to providing expert instruction,promoting personal and competitive achievement, and enriching our members and community through the sport of rowing. We hope this encourages the residents and the Orono Park Commission to get involved in an extraordinary opportunity! Again, LLRC is committed to community service and having the LLRC Boathouse will make an immeasurable positive impact on the city of Long Lake and the Orono Park System. Sincerely, Margo Hunt& Patrick Donlin Master Rowers Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone • From: Drew Mitchellette To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 3 Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 6:54:45 PM Dear Orono Parks Commission, As a four year member of Long Lake Rowing Crew,I would like to express my support for the creation of a permanent home.Long Lake Rowing Crew'has served as an anchor throughout my high school career,and will continue to as I return home each year from college.This fun,inclusive club has positively affected many lives in our community.After spending four years in the rowing community,it has became clear to mc that LLRC is recognized at the national level.Members in the rowing community think highly of our club,and therefore bringing positive attention to this town.I have received compliments about the clubs unique and welcoming atmosphere. While rowers have the option of being competitive or recreational,my friends and I have had a blast training here on Long Lake,and then traveling across the county to compete. Establishing a permeant home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would allow us to expand this opportunity to more people in our community.As a resident of Long Lake and graduate of Orono High School,I feel a permanent home would bring positive publicity to these adjoined communities.A boathouse,potentially on Summit Beach.I feel, would create curiosity and excitement among our community. I believe the establishment of a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would add great value to the communities surrounding Long Lake. Thank you for your consideration. • Sincerely. Andrew Mitchellette S From: tarry Peszek To: Adam Edwards • Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse Date: Monday,February 24,2020 9:18:28 PM Mr. Edwa-ds/Orono Parks Commission, I'm taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) boathouse. My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue rowing for the first time last year at the ripe "young" age of 65. It's been a great experience! I know that you are aware of the club's basic aim of providing an opportunity for anyone in the community to enjoy the lake and enhance one's fitness and wellness through the tremendcus sport of rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC's ability to make this a reality for many ndividuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and for Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members of LLRC. The senior rowers, coaches, and especially the leadership of LLRC are people of character and integrity. They are very committed to be thoughtful stewards of the lake, and to be highly valued members of the community. LLRC is also simply a very friendly and sociable group. • The junior rowers are outstanding young people—polite, dedicated, respectful, and disciplined. I suspect that some junior rowers are drawn to the sport because they possess these traits, and some I suspect develop these traits because of what the sport and LLRC require. Regardless, it is genuinely rewarding to watch these young women and men as they train, develop, and compete. LLRC leadership clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program,and the parents of the juniors are likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community. Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission's support moving forward. Sincerely, Larry Peszek 5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive Independence, MN 55357 612.669.1319 • • From: Ben Wasscher To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 6:55:06 PM Dear Mr or Ms Edwards, I am a member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of my support for the plans to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. Rowing is an awesome sport and it is clearly gaining in interest among high school students and adults alike. There are not many sports where high school students and older participants(am 62 myself)interact so closely. Rowing is a long impact, high intensity sport. Resulting in fit and healthy participants without the risk of injuries. I can certainly recommend to all people from Orono who have not yet decided to join. Best regards Ben Wasscher 4775 North Shore Drive Orono, MN 55364 • • From: Kaelvnn Melberg • To: Adam Edwards Cc: Long Lake Rowing Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Summit Park Project Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 4:02:24 PM Hello Mr.Edwards and the Orono Parks Commission, My name is Kaclynn Heiberg and 1 am one of the coaches for Long Lake Rowing Crew.I wanted to help demonstrate to the Orono Parks Commission that Long Lake Rowing Crew is a community asset and that a boathouse in Summit Park will help this rowing crew continue to serve the Orono community. As a coach I have seen the difference that rowing can make to kids and adults alike. Long Lake Rowing Crew provides a safe space to learn a new skill,to make lifelong friendships and to gain confidence that can be taken from the boat into rowers'daily lives.Rowing is also a new way for people to enjoy a wonderful lake,like Long Lake, and to get exercise as well. Indoor rowing has been growing in popularity lately and as a rowing club we could help people translate that new interest in rowing to the outdoors,getting the workout they looked for in the indoor class, while being able to enjoy the beautiful lake and park. Rowing is also a skill that high school students can take to college. In recent years our high school program has seen successes that have gotten noticed nationwide,so that when our high schoolers visit college rowing teams,the rowers and coaches recognize Long Lake Rowing Crew as a successful program,one that creates rowers who are assets to teams across the country. Long Lake rowers are encouraged to take part in community service projects,to come together as a team off the water,and to show appreciation for the community that supports us.Rowing is a great way to learn teamwork and leadership skills,and when we host community learn-to-row classes,we ask current rowers to help us coaches lead • these classes.The classes give our rowers a chance to engage with new people and help teach the sport of rowing. The learn-to-row classes we offer through Orono Community Education are almost always full and usually have a waitlist,showing us that there is community interest in rowing already.A boathouse would help us continue to improve the quality of these classes and give us more options if the lake was windy or too rainy to row on. A boathouse would be a place indoors to hold the learn-to-row safely without making participants reschedule during the busy summer months. With a partnership between the Orono Parks Commission and Long Lake Rowing Crew,Summit Park would become a new place for people to try rowing and to enjoy the lake. Thank you, Kaelynn Heiberg • • From: goner,Eric To: Adam Edwards Cc: Diann Zoner;loner.Eric Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Support Date: Thursday,February 27,2020 9:19:29 AM Dear Orono Parks Commission, We are Eric and Diann Zoner, Orono residents for 16 years. We were first introduced to rowing on Long Lake in 2013 when our high school sophomore daughter, Olivia,joined the club to learn how to row. At that time there were fewer than twenty club members. Today there are more than ninety- five junior and master rowers. Our daughter was instantly hooked on the sport, and we were quickly drawn in by the playful personality of the team and the natu-al camaraderie of its members, parents and coaches. To this day, we are still in awe at how a group of such humble beginnings has grown into a such a respected club and internationally recognized team. From the very beginning,this club had the vision and passion to build, not only a team, but a brand and a respected presence in the community. A boathouse has long been the anchor of this dream. In 2014 Orono and Long Lake neighbors saw an abandoned, neglected building with a pot-holed parking lot. But LLRC saw a place to call home, and their pride drove them to improve the property to let the community know they were serious. When the question of the team's impact on the . community is raised,we recall the overwhelming response we received when it came time to reclaim the property and cleanup the site and lakeshore. At times we had over fifty volunteers ankle deep in mud and filling dumpsters. All this from a juniors team that had grown to twenty-five members. If this group felt such pride in an abandoned lot,just think of the pride and level of commitment they will have for a more permanent structure built for the purpose cf the life-long sport of rowing. This boathouse would not only provide a home for LLRC, it would provide a place for community education and the promotion of health and fitness. It will provide a place where the community can gather to learn, play and enjoy our beautiful lake. In closing, over the life of the club, LLRC has been an exceptional neighbor and steward of the shore and lake. A boathouse in Summit Park would be a great way to add to the charm of Orono, showcase Long Lake and bring attention to an under-utilized natural gem. It will also serve as a gathering place for years to come where friendships, memories and a sense of community will continue to be built. Sincerely, Eric and Diann Zoner 1050 Cox Farm Road 0 Orono, MN 55356 (952)473-0072 0 i • From: Rose Winkel To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Lona Lake Rowing Subject: Orono Parks Commission-LLRC Boathouse Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 7:19:59 PM Orono Parks Commission, My husband,our five children and I have been living in the Orono/Long Lake/Maple Plain area for the past 25 years. We do not own a motorboat,we do not fish,and we do not live near a lake. My husband grew up near water and it was always his dream to own a boat and live next to the water,but that never worked out for us. We drove by Long Lake often,but never found a way to engage in the lake and enjoy it. Then our youngest daughter Ava,after trying numerous sports,tried rowing with LLRC and she fell in love. She would get giddy just driving past Long Lake and could not wait to get out on the water and just be-just be one with the water.Rowing has become her passion and she feels a tremendous devotion to Long Lake.She is so proud to say that she is part of Long Lake Rowing!It has not all been easy,there has been lots of hard work,and she has had to work harder than rowers from most clubs because we are such a young club that does not have the facilities that most clubs have. Ava has recruited friends from school and the community to join the rowing team.These are people that have never had a connection with the water.She also convinced my husband and I to join LLRC.So my husband did not get his dream of owning a motorboat and living on the water,but instead we are rowing on Long Lake three days a week and thoroughly appreciating all that the lake has to offer.It has given us the opportunity to use the lake that we had been driving past for 25 years but did not have a way to engage with. • Ava was recruited by the University of Kansas to row on their D1 Collegiate team. She was so proud to tell the coaches,teammates,and all of her fellow classmates that her heart is in Long Lake.LLRC opened a door to the lake that Ava,her friends that she has recruited to be on the team and my husband and I would never have gotten without rowing. The next step is to build a boathouse for LLRC so that the club has a home to invite the community into and share this beautiful life long sport of rowing.We personally feel a commitment to the club,to the lake itself and the community surrounding the lake and we hope that the Orono Parks Commission will support LLRC in it's efforts to build a boa;house that will promote the lake and bond the community together. Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide! Rose Winkels • From: )ohn Winston • To: Adam Edwards Cc: longlakerowinatu)amail.corn Subject: Rowing Boathouse Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 7:45:19 AM Dear Park Commissioners: Our family enthusiastically support the creation of a rowing boathouse on Long Lake.Daughter Morgan and son John both participated in the LLRC's rowing program,and were the beneficiaries of the program's training and competition.We expect that Morgan will return to the sport once she is established with a new job in our community.That's one of the great pluses of the sport.Participants can be young and old.And it's great fun to watch-a beautiful sport all can enjoy,either as a participant or as a spectator.The proposed boathouse will add immeasurably to the experience and enjoyment of the sport on Long Lake. We ask that you approve the project.It will be of great benefit to our community and its residents,young and old. Thank you. John 13 Winston 245 Inland Lane No. Plymouth,MN 55447 612-597-6660 • S 4111 From: Mary Delmore To: Adam Edwards Cc: LLRC Lona Lake Rowing Subject: Support of LLRC Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 2:33:48 PM My profile: Orono resident for 26 years Novice master rower with LLRC Recently 63 yr old retired attorney Founding and regular user of the Orono Activity Center Attention Orono Parks Commission, I have lived in Orono for 26 yrs. and have watched the area evolve with the Highway 12 bypass project, development of multiple neighborhoods,the shop Long Lake effort and the face lift associated with the 112 reconstruction project. Ever since the LLRC started rowing on Long Lake I watched them with keen interest. It is such an elegant,artful sport that very of us have had an opportunity to try or watch. When working out at the Orono Community Center I met some master rowers and noticed that the Orono Community Ed offered an adult learn to row class with LLRC. I put aside my inhibitions and took the class. I was a recently retired attorney and at 62 and 5 foot 2" with no prior rowing experience-- I was hardly the • likely recruit. I was totally hooked after my first time on the water. The sport is very artful and requires a deceptive amount of technique that will take me years to fully develop. I am ergging at the Long Lake Fire Department January—March before getting on the water this spring. Ergging at the LLFD is fine example of a community partnership with LLRC. I have met a number of new people who live in the community and surrounding area in the Masters club and everyone is very welcoming and gracious to a novice rower with zero experience. It's been refreshing to take on a new challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone—and all right in my back yard. It's not a sport for the faint of heart. I am confident the LLRC will continue to be a strong community partner and good steward of Long Lake. You should consider me a representative example of a committed community member interested in the both the future of Long Lake and the LLRC. I strongly urge you to support _LRC and provide the public community an opportunity to try rowing. Watching rowers on the lake is very picturesque and is a unique sport that distinguishes Long Lake. It should be fostered. • Sincerely, Mary Delmore mary@mrdlaw.biz S From: Hobnail To: Adam Edward Cc: lonalakerowina(agmai.corn Subject: Support of Long Lake Rowing Date: Wednesday,February 26,2020 9:15:32 PM As an Orono resident,I am writing to support Long Lake Rowing's petition for their own Permanent structure on Long Lakc. My son,Gavin,has been a member of LLRC for the past few years.It has ignited a passion of rowing in him,and is something he wants to pursue in college and beyond.Because the local schools do not offer crew, LLRC Is their only option.In addition to fitness and teamwork,crew also is teaching him respect.I am confident that LLRC and its participants will respect the lake and the environment and be good stewards of the parks. Having a permanent home will not only benefit our family but the community at large. It will engage more residents in the outdoors and all Orono has to offer. Thank you for seriously considering LLRC's petition. Laura Stoltenberg • From: Nichole Hirsch Kuechle • To: Adam Edwards Cc: Amy LLRC Johnsort Subject: Thumbs up for LLRC boathouse at Summit Park Date: Thursday,February 27,2020 12:24:06 AM I'd like to share my insights as to how LLRC is an asset to our community. Having grown up in Maple Plain, attended Orono schools K-12, and now raising my own family and running a small business in Long Lake, thriving community resources are important to me. An organization that has grown near and dear to our hearts is the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Our oldest daughter is entering her third summer of rowing with LLRC and I can't say enough about what connecting into that group has provided. Sunny has expanded her "fanrik"and we have gained new friends, have seen new and different places on the map, and get the tremendous honor of watching her grow,push, and stretch herself under the guidance of Coach Nicholas. Providing she and other local youth and adults fitness and wellness opportunities is important for the growth and vitality of our small town. One thing I appreciate most is due to it being a club versus a district sport, Long Lake then attracts rowers from Minnetonka, Wayzata. Benilde, Blake, Breck, and beyond. The niche that LLRC has carved out is making its mark. Community members light up in conversation when they find out we are involved with this group. They are excited to hear what the rowers are up to and that we've got a space to utilize via Birches in which to congregate. The downside is that as a club we've got no space to call home or expand into. The result is inconsistencies in training, movement and time waste in hauling and storing equipment, and not a chance at bringing a real time regatta to Long Lake. To establish a home base for this group enables LLRC to provide programming that could be open to anyone in the community who wants to participate and have access to the lake. It also opens the opportunity for LLRC to stand tall and proud in its role as a community partner, wherein community service opportunities are open to all members. Our•family has launched many a paddle board excursion from Summit Beach. We've taken our kids to this cleaner side of the lake for years to swim and enjoy the rope swing. It's a smaller beach that provides a more intimate sense of connection to neighbors. The only downside to this park is the unkempt nature of the area. More parking, a clean boathouse,picnic area, and well groomed/outlined beach with a dock would be a lovely and well received addition to our community. Nichole Hirsch Kuechle My Healthy Beginning Clinical Master, Nutrition Response Testing PSYCH-K® Facilitator • nichi(mvhealthvbeginning.com P.612-418-3801 www.MvHealthyBeginning_com Put yourself first this month with a FREE Heart Sound Recorder scan followed by a 15 minute visit to test for your heart healthy specific supplements. ($85 value at no cost to you). Call 612418-3801 to schedule TODAY! ***Supplements are out of pocket cost. The Heart Sound Recorder is a microphone that is 24,000 times louder than a stethoscope!*** • • From: Jennifer Letscher 1111 To: Adam Edwards Subject: Upcoming vote on Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 8:26:31 PM Hello Parks Commission, I am hoping you will consider voting YES on the upcoming proposal and building plans being presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club for a boathouse on Long Lake. We have been a part of the club for the past few years and can attest to their community spirit and inclusive philosophy They are a wonderful club that can bring an amazing sport-rowing-to the wider community. Establishing a permanent home can allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to provide programing that is open and available to anyone in the community.The sport of rowing is an amazing sport that provides not only exercise but cooperate teamwork. Long Lake Rowing Crew is a non-profit community club that is committed to sharing the life-long sport of rowing with all local community members. Please consider this when voting. Thank you, Jennifer Letscher • • • From: SANDRA McCarthy <sandraMN@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:32 PM To: Adam Edwards Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Attention: Orono Parks Commission. Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) and their desire to have a permanent home with access to Long Lake. Rowing is a sport that can be learned and enjoyed by people of almost any age and creates a beneficial social component that connects people to their local community. As a ron-profit, LLRC strives to be an inclusive club that promotes wellness, self esteem, camaraderie, and community involvement. Long Lake Rowing Crew has had an impressive competitive history in it's short time, yet it welcomes rowers of every caliber--those who simply want to soak up the beautiful environment, all the • way to those who have represented the United States on the national rowing team. For the junior rowers, LLRC has created the opportunity for local athletes to participate and learn from being part of a team. For many, it has been the pathway for them to attend universities they otherwise may not have been able to attend. For those already in a college program, rowing on Long Lake has been essential during the off-season to allow them to continue to excel and maintain their scholarships. For adults, LLRC presents the wonderful opportunity for experienced rowers to continue their love of the sport through competition or just for fun and fitness. For adults new to the sport of rowing, LLRC offers the chance to learn something new and according to most adults in the program, "Something they always wanted to try but didn't have access to." The current situation of storing equipment outdoors, is not secure and drastically shortens the lifespan of expensive equipment. This also deters private boat owners, who would be valuable members to LLRC, from wanting to join and contribute to • the community. The lack of a boathouse also doesn't support the social component that so many people desire about team sports. A permanent home for LLRC will allow for a safer, more secure environment for equipment and for people. It will create more opportunities for the local community to get out in nature, enjoy the . lake, keep minds and bodies healthy and create lasting memories through friendship and community. Thank you for your consideration, Sandra and Finbarr McCarthy • • 2 • From: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:24 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Fwd: LLRC equipment storage at Summi. Park on Long Lake, Urono Adan, Just forwarding this to you, as Tammis said her email to you bounced back. (looks like an extra ".") Thank you! --a my Forwarded message From: Tammis McMillan<tammis.mcmillan@outlook.com> Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM Subject: LLRC equipment storage at Summit Park on Long Lake, Orono To: aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us.<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowingCgmail.com<longlakerowing@gmail.com>, Isabel Keating(isabella.keating cir gmail.com) <isabella.keating@gmail.com> To Orono City Council: • As a resident on Long Lake, I have greatly enjoyed and appreciate the Long Lake Rowing Club. I understand their need for a permanent storage facility and give my support for the initial proposed site at Summit Beach, Orono on Long Lake. Sincerely, Tammis McMillan 1274 Tealwood Place Long Lake, MN Amy Johnson 612.850.3192 Director LLRCrew Long Lake Rowing Crew www.longlakerowing.org Face Book: Long Lake Rowing Crew Twitter: @LLRCrew Follow us on Instagram • From: Lori Goodsell <drlorigoodsell@gmail.com> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:58 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club 2 Hello, As a resident of Long Lake and user of Summit Park, I am writing to ask you to protect and nurture Long Lake Rowing Club. It's a great club that taught me to row for the first time 18 months ago. I've felt a lot more connected to the communities of Long Lake and Orono and have spent a lot of time on the lake since taking up rowing and I would have never found my love for rowing without a rowing club so close to my home. Before that, I would launch my paddleboard from Summit Beach. It's a nice piece of land but so underutilized! I remember the time the criminals set fire to the portapotties 2-3 years ago. Hopefully with more action in the park and more people around,we will have less crimes of that nature. One thing I didn't know about rowing before I started is that it is a sport where many generations are involved which makes for responsible use and supervision of young people as well. Our little Long Lake/Orono hub is such a center of fitness right now. Please us keep it that way and continue to expand our health and wellness offerings. Considering the water quality issues we've spent the last couple years working on with Long Lake, it seems non-motorized water craft use would be highly encouraged as it's the least io impactful environmentally on the lake AND has a positive impact on our community member's health. Please support Long Lake rowing club finding a permanent home on Long Lake at Summit Beach. 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If you have received this transmission in error,please notify the sender immediately at 763-553-0387 and permanently delete this email and any attachments. • 1 • From: Rea James <sales@jamespq.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal To: Orono Parks Commission Dear Commission Members, The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants—whether it be water skiiers, swimmers, paddleboarders,fishermen, or rowers—signifies a healthy community that suoports active lifestyles outside. Additionally,the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors (and business)to the area. While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC, we have noticed the rowers on the lake for many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!) loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC, we have only been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all. Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community members. This is • key, as the club is relatively new(just over five years), and there is a lot of interest/curiosity among community residents about the sport itself(rules, events, etc.). We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC's boathouse. We really feel it can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank you. Best Regards, Rea and Jeremy James • 1 From: Melinda Nelson <melindaclaire@gmail.com> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:41 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew To the Orono Parks Commission, I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning, so I have a deep appreciation for the communities of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both cities for allowing the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area he loved. I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors. Similarly, I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in Orono and Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours learning to row and encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport. I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy coffee at Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and wine at the liquor store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family and friends from across the Twin Cities. I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further support and • enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake. Sincerely, Melinda Nelson Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 • • From: Sandie Berger <sandie596@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 10:57 PM To: Adam Edwards Cc: Long Lake Rowing Llrc Subject: Long Lake Rowing program Long Lake is a beautiful natural asset in our community and the Long Lake Rowing Club has leveraged that asset for the benefit of athletes, spectators, and the community at large. My daughter,Julie Berger(Orono High School '15),joined the club in 2013. The club was fairly new, and the excitement of all the people learning to row was palpable. In the short time that rowing has been available on Long Lake,the success of the program has been incredible. Several high school athletes have gone on to row in prestigious collegiate programs, many with generous scholarship offers. Perhaps more important though, are the number of people, including my daughter and me,who have been exposed to a wonderful lifetime sport. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a tremendous asset to our community- benefiting both those on the water and those spectating from the comfort of Birch's. I am completely in support of a better facility and permanent horre for the club. Sandie Berger 1150 Old Crystal Bay Road Wayzata, MN. 55391 • Sent from my iPhone • From: Paul Terry <pauLterry@hero-health.org> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:08 PM To: Adam Edwards Subject: Orono Parks Commission and a Long La<e Rowing Facility To the Orono Parks Commission, This email is offered in support of the proposed addition of a rowing facility at Summit Park on Long Lake. I anticipate that you are receiving considerable support from sports and fitness enthusiasts, from parents who understand the value of youth sports and from the many who are eager to see Long Lake flourish as a community with diverse and inclusive recreational offerings. This email is to affirm each of these as terrific reasons for you to support a new rowing facility but also to appeal to the commission about the vital role that our parks and Long Lake/Orono's recreational offerings contribute to the business well-being of these and surrounding communities. I have had the pleasure of being the CEO of three different organizations based here in the Twin Cities. When it comes to retaining talent that already works in Minnesota and, in particular, relating to the challenge of attracting and recruiting talent from around the nation to come work for us in Minnesota, I have routinely touted the active, hearty Minnesota lifestyle and the beauty and inimitable charm and allure of our Minnesota lakes. My work relates to worksite health promotion research and the relationship between healthy living and 41, worker engagement and productivity.The evidence that has amassed over the past two decades shows that companies with robust health and well-being offerings and opportunities regularly out perform those without a focus on employee well-being. As I'm sure you already appreciate, recruiting top talent has gotten ever more difficult in a low unemployment economy. I anticipate you also know that the twin cities has a unique need for technical talent in the healthcare, technology and food science fields as well as in our highly competitive universities. Related to this, you may not know that rowing is one of those lifetime sports that appeals mightily to these kinds of professionals who love to stretch themselves physically and emotionally as a way to keep in top mental shape for their work demands. My current role as a Fellow in a healthcare related think tank includes convening leaders from around the nation who are committed to building private and public partnerships that improve community health. Businesses are increasingly eager to engage with community leaders such as those of you serving on the Parks Commission because they believe that heathy communities play a central role in growing healthy businesses. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can offer other information about the business benefits of supporting sports facilities such as the rowing center you are considering for Long Lake. With thanks for your work on behalf of the community. Paul Terry • AA • HERO Paul Terry,PhD Senior Fellow 952-300-6608 'A t . . HEROForum20 ` r'i� .. - f`�- A 20/20 Vision for Collective Well-being Ho,. VOA Kim far o,.Croup p,nam+cc and S✓xulCor .tkirpss Sharro Yw3,.vfuai Charas Cabala Will- aigcot-t-o ntxx?3.25,2010 f P nalt.inrc Au t n HMcl,Aidan I X r 1, nik, .11 • • 2 From: DeeAnn Stinebaugh <deeann.stinebaugh@gmail.com> • Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:38 PM To: Adam Edwards Cc: Ionglakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Orono Parks Commission Hello- As a resident of Orono, and a parent of a former junior rower from Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to show my support for the boat house on Long Lake. LLRC has brought the life long sport of rowing to our family and to our community. My daughters first experience with rowing was at the University of Minnesota during a summer camp. When she decided she wanted to pursue the sport we were thrilled to find a club in Long Lake. Long Lake is the perfect location for so many reasons, including the size of the beautiful lake and the supportive community. This boat house, a permanent home for LLRC would enable them to continue to serve the community by providing programming for all ages and all skill levels. It is a beautiful sport to watch and so many people have commented to me that they enjoy watching the rowers on the lake. LLRC not only provides fitness opportunities for all ages, they are conscientious in their use of the • land and lake, and provide community service opportunities for their members. Please support the use of the land at Summit Park on Long Lake for LLRC. Best- DeeAnn Stinebaugh • • From: Bianca Januik <Bianca@primroseplymouth.com> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 7:34 AM To: Adam Edwards Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Row Club Good Morning, Although this email may be late, I wanted to take a moment to show our s.apport of a permanent Boat House on Long Lake. Long Lake is a wonderful lake, positioned in the middle of a community and as you know enjoyed be many throughout the summer months. We fully support and encourage a permanent Boat House on the lake that would encourage and provide many to take advantage of the many positive effects of rowing, as well as an additional reason to enjoy the Lake and surrounding parks. Not only will this structure add volume to the Rowing Club but as I stated prior the benefits that it would add to the community are abundant and I am confident members of the area would take full advantage of. Thank you, Bianca and Bob Januik Area Residents • Exhibit P MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono Park Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Brian Roath,Commissioners Jan Berg,Casey Conrad Hudson,Taylor Stephens,Jennifer Klaahsen, and Julie Ruegemer. Representing Staff was Adam Edwards.Councilmember Victoria Seals was present. Commissioner Rick Carter arrived at 6:25 p.m. Chair Roath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. JANUARY 6TH,2020 PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Hudson moved,Ruegemer seconded,to approve the minutes of the January 6th, 2020 Park Commission meeting as submitted.VOTE:Ayes 6,Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENT None. • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT- Brian Roath 2. PROPOSAL FOR BOATHOUSE IN SUMMIT BEACH PARK-LONG LAKE ROWING CREW Edwards noted the Commissioners tabled the item in November 2019 for further comment and refinement. He explained that the Park Commission is an advisory board to the City Council and gives a recommendation to them after the meeting. Regardless of the Park Commission's decision,the applicant could bring the item to the Council for a decision. He discussed the process that would take place. Ms. Rachel Feldmann asked if there were only two or if there were more recommendations the Park Commission would be giving to the City Council. Edwards stated that there could be a wide range of recommendations. Ms. Feldmann asked if it could still go to the City Council if the recommendation was a no. Edwards said the Council holds the authority to say no while the Park Commission is simply an advisory board.The applicant can decide whether or not to go to the City Council based on their recommendation. Mr.Rob Burrell,President of the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC),thanked everyone for the chance to talk about and explore a potential partnership between the City and LLRC. He stated that LLRC is a 501(cX3),a non-profit,volunteer-driven,with a mission to bring the sport of rowing to Orono,Long Lake,and the surrounding communities.They provide community education classes for youth and adults • and special programs for community groups.Their vision is to become the most all-inclusive fun and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities.Their mission statement is to provide expert instruction to Pagc 1 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 • 6:00 o'clock p.m. promote personal and competitive achievement and enrich members and the community through the sport of rowing. The project goal is to build a permanent home at Summit Park,which includes storage for boats and equipment,space to conduct indoor training,and an opportunity to better serve the community through the sport of rowing. He stated one of their core values is community service and described events they have participated in.They also constantly survey the lake for water quality and report safety concerns.All of their spots were filled in community ed in 2019.Classes in 2020 will only be offered to Orono residents to accommodate Orono's residents. LLRC also brings retail patronage to Long Lake and Orono during their season.He noted in 2018 they received a special commendation from the Long Lake City Council for their commitment to service. Mr.Burrell stated in November 2019 the Park Commission charged the LLRC to educate,inform, let people ask questions,and listen. He feels they have done so by extending invitations and having meetings with the Park Commissioners and members of the Orono and Long Lake City Councils.They had a meeting with the Summit Park neighbors on January 8, individual meetings with a number of lakeshore and City residents,and fielded numerous phone calls from residents who could not attend the meeting. He displayed a revised site plan of 6,900 square feet,a reduction of about 24%from the original plan.The overall height of the building has decreased from 2 to 1%stories. Public restrooms have been included in the rear of the building.They are flexible on the location of the docks;they will not be occupying the beach area.They will be working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to minimize any environmental impact. Mr. Burrell explained the different programs offered by the Rowing Crew and how they operate in terms • of traffic in and out of the park. They would require a long-term lease agreement for land and a guarantee that the current water hours of operation on the lake would transfer under a partnership with the City of Orono. Should the City elect to sell the property at Summit Park,there would need to be a guarantee that LLRC would retain water access and the right to continue operations at the park. Mr. Burrell described benefits to the community: LLRC will fund 100%of the building construction; there will be permanent public restrooms,reducing vandalism and providing a safer,more sanitary bathroom for park users;there will be a small resting/sitting area outside the restrooms for public use; they are willing to help with costs of the playground;they will be able to offer more indoor community fitness classes and training opportunities for Orono residents from November-April. He discussed the health benefits and that rowing is a very quiet,non-invasive activity. Rowing is an opportunity for children to excel in a sport while learning the lifelong skills of teamwork,discipline,commitment,and respect for the sport of rowing. Several rowing club members have received scholarships for college as well.He stated LLRC's presence in the park will increase security and usage of Summit Park. They are open to offering free learn-to-row opportunities in the summer for Orono residents,and he discussed the possibility of special programming at the Orono Middle School. He noted public-private partnerships exist in the City of Orono with other sports and clubs.This would be an opportunity for the City to get assistance in financing other improvements it wishes to make at Summit Park. He listed examples of public-private partnerships in Minnesota with rowing clubs. Chair Roath opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. Mr.Larry Carlson,965 Old Long Lake Road,said he was Bruce Dayton's caretaker and property manager for 26 years.They had many discussions regarding how to keep the property along Old Long Lake Road in a natural state; and through his vision and generosity, it became Wood-Rill Scientific& • Natural Area and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity. In the 1970s,Mr. Dayton Page 2 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. gave the Summit Reach property to the City. He is convinced Mr. Dayton's vision would be to remain a natural and public space as much as possible.He does not believe Mr. Dayton would think a private entity building and a dock complex as maintaining natural and public spaces. He read a letter from Ron Bowen, founder/owner of Prairie Restorations, Inc.,who is familiar with the area. Mr. Bowen indicated it would be inappropriate to turn the public space into use for a rowing facility,since it would serve a small number of people and would not meet Mr.Dayton's vision. He asked the Commission to seriously consider maintaining the area as intended. He does not view it as a case of"Not in my backyard"but views it as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public space per Bruce Dayton's vision,generosity, and foresight. Carter arrived at 6:25 p.m. Mr.Neil Weber,2280 Watertown Road,Long Lake,stated he and his wife use the park and future trail at least once a day. Referencing a plan of the park,he indicated the drainage area for the new construction completed is a Torrens piece of property and there is nothing on the property as far as he is aware.The proposed boathouse location is abstract property,although he has not found the abstract. He pointed out an area that was dedicated as a permanent easement to the City of Orono by the Daytons and today the current owners have the easement on the property. He read a portion of the easement that was filed in 1980:"No structure shall be constructed,erected or placed upon,above,beneath the land including, without limitations,principal or accessory buildings, fireplaces,etc.No trees or shrubs or other vegetation shall be destroyed,cut,or removed from that land."He believes the land where the boathouse is and • previous resort was donated in 1971 and the easement indicates it was originally registered August 17, 1972. If Mr. Dayton put that kind of restriction on a 90-foot strip,he believes there would be restrictions on the main part of the park,which requires finding the abstract. Mr.Weber said he knows there are public-private partnerships. As a former Three Rivers Park Commissioner,they encouraged public-private partnerships,but as far as he knows,they never leased land to a private entity.They have leased to entities that provide services to the public;in other words, facilities that are open to the public within certain hours.He said if the building is owned privately or by the 501(c)(3),they lease the land at whatever rate the City determines and they also pay property taxes. He named several sailing clubs in the area that pay taxes,most of which ranges from 2V2-3Y2%.He said a lot of entities raise money for a facility and then have difficulty keeping it operating.There is also a liability issue the City takes on if they lease land to an entity.When he was on the Board,they went through the process of creating Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. Regional parks are unique because 20% is the maximum that can be developed.Aside from what Mr. Dayton wanted for this park,another problem is the vast majority of the area is not very usable because of the drainage circumstances.This is a neighborhood park,and the dominant use would be taken up by this particular use.He understands increasing the usage of parks;however, it's not just the increased people,it's how it is used.Given the setting it's in,especially with the new improvements,it will increase the use of the park the way it is right now. Mr.Peter Vladimirov,3236 Pin Oak Road,Medina,stated his family has been boating for 15 years and Long Lake is their favorite lake.They are aware of the algae, swimmers,jet skis,other boaters,and recognize almost every boat on the lake in addition to the rowers. He stated the row club has been successful with their outreach to members within the community,but not outside the community.He does not feel that is a fair outreach for the City's consideration. He realizes the City's position is that their responsibility ends at the dock and that everything else is DNR,but the City's decision will impact the footprint of the lake. He stated that if a rowboat is in the water with their long oars moving at 20 mph,it Page 3 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd, 2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. could be lethal to a swimmer. A powerboat is elevated and loud,and the operator can see everyone around them.He felt one rowing boat was equal to four powerboats in terms of lake space.He said that every lake has a boat limit and with all of the rowboats,the lake would be useless because nobody else can use it. He stated 71/2 hours does not look like much time,but people will get together and hang out 1V2-2 hours before and I''Y2-2 hours after with friends. He asked how the rowers and people that want to use the beach will fit in the parking lot. Ms.Aimee R.Guidera,2325 Willow Hill Drive South,said although she dislikes exercising,being in a rowboat on Long Lake is a very peaceful,quiet,spiritual experience and is part of her life.The only way she is able to find that peace,health,and joy is through the club. People are able to enjoy the natural beauty of Long Lake as residents of Orono while building intergenerational community and camaraderie;club members range in age from 15-85. She encouraged Commissioners to think about everyone's access to the lake and the fact that this club,for many people,is the only way to access Long Lake. Ms. Eleanor Winston,765 Springhill Road,said she has been looking at the lake for many years and enjoying the park.They love seeing the rowers when they walk around the lake every day;they are very quiet. She is concerned about a big building on the property because that is all anyone would see because it is a small park. She stated the amenities include the old-growth trees,and she is concerned about taking even just one tree off the hillside. She wondered how much activity would be in the building during the winter season and asked if it would be open year-round. She is concerned about the boats being walked back-and-forth, given the location of the building and the dock where they would be launched. Mr.Norm Hammond,450 East Long Lake Road,reiterated Mr. Carlson's comments: Mr. Dayton donated • the property to everyone to preserve a natural and beautiful setting. He would strongly oppose any permanent special construction on the park land. Mr.Roger Adams, 1130 Underhill Circle,Long Lake,said they are long-term residents;he is the third generation. He grew up on the lake and has observed it for many years.He is the Chair of the Long Lake Planning Commission and has been observing the group's activities since its inception. He was instrumental in developing the plan and the hours that they could operate so they could work and share the resource with other users of the lake.In his experience,they have been great neighbors and community partners;there was a rough patch,but they got through that. He believes the lake is a precious shared resource for everyone in Minnesota,not just people in the area.He is in favor of activities that are beneficial to the lake and the community which use the resource in a very healthy and environmentally sound manner. He is not in favor of activities that harm this precious resource. He stated in the last decade he lost 2 feet of shoreline,even though he has riprap which has been there since the 1920s.He stated it was due to two reasons: unusually high-water levels and wakes. If he had to say he was against any activities,large boats producing 2-foot wakes that erode the shoreline all summer long are not beneficial to the lake,environment,or the use of the shared resource.He spends a lot of time on the lake in his pontoon boat. Most of the time when he goes by Summit Beach,there are 1-2 families or groups of teens there but it is not that big of a use.He thinks this activity would be great for Long Lake and the community.He thinks it is a reasonable proposal that can be refined and made better.When he was on the Planning Commission,he was told that 90%of his time would be spent on two issues: signage and parking.The City would need to make sure there is sufficient parking for the shared use of the resource. Mr.Eric Zoner, 1050 Cox Farm Road,said he came from Atlanta and has lived here for 16 years.They are glad they chose Orono and talk about staying in Orono for the rest of their lives.Their daughter was a member of the rowing crew when it first started in 2013. She benefited tremendously and was recruited Page 4 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd, 2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. by the University of Minnesota and rowed there through her college years. She also was an assistant coach and helped keep the club's program alive.They were there during the club's rough patch.This club was built on character.The rowing club is an ambassador of the community across the country as they participate in regattas and events.They have been given awards for their behavior and sportsmanship. They were proud to be part of this club; how it competed,worked,and succeeded. Mr.Zoner stated when the rowing club was started,it was just a bunch of boats with no home.The group took great pride in trying to make an impact on Billy's Lighthouse to show the community they were interested in good stewardship to reclaim the property and beautify it as well as the lakeshore.They were in the water in hip waders pulling dumpsters of tires,pipes,and trash to bring the area back to life.There has been a tremendous amount of sponsorship by local businesses and residents in the general community.They will continue to support the club in any way they can. Mr.Mike Feldmann, 1010 Old Long Lake Road,said they bought their home in the summer of 2017 and the park was a major selling point. They have enjoyed a mix of activities on the lake.He attended one of the rowing club meetings and felt they were cordial and constructive.He realizes a lot of the parks do not serve the immediate neighborhood,a lot of people use the parks infrequently,and a majority of the time a small frequency ends up being the majority of the users. He noted it would be unrealistic to reach out to everyone and hoped the proxies would speak for everyone.He is encouraged to know that the statement written about the growth of the rowing club was a mistake;the meeting he attended clarified that the expansion was not happening. He said he reviewed emails from the rowing members and it is very . relatable in that the club has been a positive influence on them. He wished the rowing club members continued success.He stated the proposal was not about anyone's feelings about the club; instead,it is about irreversibly modifying the face of the park the Orono community has come to enjoy. He realizes the trail will be evolving due to other improvements in the area.This proposal is for a massive building to be placed in the center of the park and there will be launches and docks close to where people will be swimming. If the proposal goes through,the nature of the park will fundamentally and forever be modified.Placement of a large boat storage facility,private offices overlooking the lake,and a fitness facility is outside the scope of what should be considered good public resource stewardship. It also sets a dangerous precedent for the future of Orono parks. Ms. Rachel Feldmann, 1010 Old Long Lake Road,stated they are the property next to Summit Beach. She said she appreciates that the Park Commission exists and promotes the usage of all parks in the area. She would like to leave the park as it is. Adding the boating equipment would not fit with its purpose and is not the best use of the park.They did receive notice from the rowing club to get together and get feedback,and that was great. She understands the rowing club has benefits: it's a form of exercise and there are scholarships available,She noted there would be a lot more traffic and the situation would need to be assessed when it gets developed,because the City will probably have to make a bigger parking lot and they would already be taking away from the playground and grassy area.The teenagers use the hammocks in the trees. She said the park is very good the way it is now and asked the Commissioners to reject the proposal. Ms. Lisa McCarty,3340 Graham Hill Road,stated eight years ago she and her husband wanted to move to Orono and looked at 1000 Old Long Lake Road.They loved the house,but because her husband is a surgeon and gone a lot,she was worried about the safety of the park since they had three young children at the time. She sat in the park after dark,and the activities she saw at the time were not things she wanted • in her backyard so they did not buy the house. She believes there is a lack of perceived security in Summit Beach Park and believes having perceived security would change some of the activities occurring Page 5 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. after dark.The park is known as the"Secret Reach"for a lot of secret reasons for the teenage crowd,and it is not just hammocking. She wanted to bring a different perspective: someone who chose not to buy a house in the neighborhood because of the park. Ms. Mimi Bendickson,5500 Anderson Estates Road,Independence,said she grew up in the community and used to ride her horse down to swim in Long Lake. She was also part of the rowing club when it started and had two children involved. She said she thought it was neat that everyone could come together to voice their thoughts,their hopes,and their dreams for the amazing resource they have in their backyard. She stated the rowing club is transparent, folks are from the community,and they are focused on benefiting everyone such as 85-year-olds. It is the only club in the western suburbs so it meets the goal of a park reaching out to others. She thinks the City has a perfect partner with the rowing club because she knows the character behind the people. It was not an easy club to get going and they had to meet with two communities to prove themselves,and she feels they have proven themselves over and over again in doing the right thing and listening. She thinks there is an opportunity for people to come together to create something special which encompasses everything and keeps an environmentally sound use of the lake. She said she is a realtor and sensitive to what these proposals mean to everyone. When looking at real estate evaluations,marinas are difficult for people,but values are high for sailing clubs because it is beautiful,there are set hours,there is no partying,so it is a completely different feel. She noted this is a sport that respects the environment and encourages a continued conversation. Chair Roath closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Klaahsen said she thought all the docks would be on the grassy part by the building and asked why there • is a need for a dock right by the beach. Mr. Burrell said they can be flexible but thought if they come out of the boathouse and go through where it says"Summit Beach Park"and around to avoid the beach, it might be a place to have the launch dock. Hudson asked Mr. Burrell to comment on plans/lack of plans regarding public access to the amenities that are already available at the beach and if they have any plans for the actual beach itself. Mr.Burrell said to his knowledge they do not.They are encouraging people to use the park for whatever they want to use it for.They will not be using the beach in terms of launching boats/boats coming in.He mentioned some of the junior rowers may want to hang out at the beach after practice or rowing activities. Hudson asked Mr. Burrell to explain why they are no longer working with Birch's. Mr. Burrell stated Birch's has been an amazing partner,but in their view the partnership is not long-term nor ideal in terms of wear-and-tear on their equipment,which sits outside in the elements from late April until late October. Despite their best efforts to keep everything safe,people slip every season on the hill. At some point they need to get their equipment inside,and if the building is open all year,it is a big part of getting more people in the community involved in rowing in the off-season and offering community education.The fire station has limited room and limited hours available.They appreciate the access they have,but they can't have any more than that. Roath indicated he heard two completely opposing thoughts regarding the possibility of coexisting at the park.He has read a lot of comments about privatizing the park and the beach and people not being able to • use it versus Mr. Burrell saying it basically is not a big deal,they are only there a little bit of time. He Page 6 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. asked Mr. Burrell to reconcile the matter and asked for more detail such as when they would be there, what does it look like when they are there,are the boats on the lawn,is the equipment on the dock,etc. Mr. Burrell said the boats would be in the boathouse and people would gather a little early to practice. During the summer,they have two morning practices for the boys'and girls'youth program,and in the afternoon,there is one combined practice for the more experienced rowers.There are three early-morning practices for the adult program: one is Saturday morning;the other two are during the week.There are also two nights a week where adults are rowing,Mondays and Wednesdays.At practice,most of the activity is going on inside the building. Rowers get their oars and set them down by a spot by the launch dock along with possibly a water bottle,etc. If it is a four-person boat,four people would go back up and get their boat off the rack,walk it down,drop it in the water next to the dock,grab their oars,get in the boat,and they are off the dock and gone.It takes 15-20 minutes to get everybody off during a practice because multiple boats would be launched at one time. In an entire week, it is a short period of time that boats are being taken to the dock and launched.On the way back the same process happens:they get to the dock,come out,take off their oars,put them on the lawn,the boat goes back in,they go back and get their oars and put them away.After that,the activity would be going on inside the building. Roath asked how he would be impacted if he had his kids at the beach. Mr. Burrell said he would not be impacted because they would not be accessing the beach because they would be using a different route. • Carter asked what they would do if they were not able to use Summit Beach Park. Mr.Burrell said he did not know at this point.They would have to continue to row out of Birch's and explore other opportunities.They do not have solid Plan B's at this point.He reminded everyone it is a volunteer club;they all work jobs and it is off-hours for them,so they only have so many hours to explore other options.This option presented itself,so this is the path they are going down right now. Carter asked if they would be interested in Summit Park if there wasn't a building. Mr.Burrell said that at this point he did not see why they would move if there was not a building. Ruegemer noted kids are not just at the beach,it is a park and they are everywhere in the park. She expressed concern about safety for others at the park when they walk their boats to and from the dock. Mr.Burrell said there are people around the fire pit,throwing bags,and other stuff at Birch's when they launch.They are very careful about telling people that they are coming and to watch out for them. If people are out on the dock,they respectfully ask them to move.They do not get too crazy if people want to be on their dock.They are used to activity around them while getting off and on the water because they deal with it on a weekly basis. It's basically all hands on deck in terms of keeping people safe. Berg asked if there are any thoughts on increasing hours if they get the building. Mr.Burrell said there are no plans to increase hours on the lake.The growth could come in the off-season by getting more people involved in winter training on rowing machines.Another potential growth area • would be offering more community education classes during the week in the summer just to give people a taste of it.Just like any other club,they lose and gain members continually. Page 7 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday, March 2nd,20201111 6:00 o'clock p.m. Berg asked if the new trail would impact parking. Mr. Burrell stated he did not think so. He was told that it might use potentially five spots. Stephens asked what the project cost would be. Mr.Burrell stated it is a bit of a moving target.When they talked about reducing square footage,they also talked about using materials that may be more cost-efficient.They want to make the structure look nice but be functional and cost-effective.They have the potential to get donated/discounted goods from different companies because they are a non-profit. He estimated it could be near the million-dollar range. Hudson asked if the organization could possibly leave the community if the proposal did not move forward. Mr.Burrell said he cannot say it's not possible;it could happen. It would not be their desire to have that happen and they would look to any solution possible to stay.They would have to entertain other ideas and opportunities if necessary,but they love it here and they think of themselves as part of the community. Roath asked if the footprint of the building was to scale. Mr.Burrell indicated he believed so. Roath asked if the footprint changed since the square footage changed. • Mr.Burrell said the footprint is fairly similar.The changes took place on the second level where the square footage and height was brought down in the hope the immediate neighbors had a better view. Roath asked if the plan said the words"public restroom"or"public toilets." Mr. Burrell said he was correct; it is in the back of the building. Berg asked if the height stayed the same. Mr. Burrell noted the height has been reduced from 2 stories to 1%2 stories. Stephens asked how the site was chosen for the initial proposal. Mr. Burrell said they looked at the park,walked it with different officials and the landscape and architect partner.The location was the only feasible location given the setbacks,the lake,and the wetlands. If they would have put it in the parking lot,another parking lot would have had to be dug. Roath asked if the boat launch was at the smaller northeast dock depicted on the plan. Mr.Burrell said it is farther up. Roath asked if Mr. Burrell considered having the garages on the upstairs level so the path for the boats could be out the east side of the building and down the hill and the longer dock could be located up near • the other dock,allowing the path to be away from the park and beach. Page 8 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Mr. Burrell said he did not believe they explored that and could look at that as an idea. Roath asked how many boats the rowing club has today. Mr. Burrell stated it is 25. Roath asked what the boat capacity of the building was. Mr. Burrell stated it was maybe 25-30. Roath asked if growth was constrained by the size. Mr.Burrell stated he was correct,that they can only get so many boats in the building,about 20% more. Roath asked what the current agreement is on practice hours on the lake. Mr. Burrell said he did not have the exact verbiage in front of him.He believes it is sunup to sundown during the week except for Friday afternoon,Saturday morning until 11, and they are not there on Sunday.They do not come close to utilizing that much time on the lake. • Roath and Mr. Burrell discussed that they don't anticipate the number of practices increasing for the rowing club,but it was possible. Roath reiterated they are constrained by the number of boats they have. Mr. Burrell agreed and added they are also constrained by the number of coaches and safety launches. Roath asked how other lake users could know or anticipate when the rowing club would be on the lake. Mr.Burrell said he thinks the normal boaters on the lake pretty much know when they will be out there. They have been wearing more fluorescent,bright colors so it is much easier to see the rowers. Roath asked if Mr. Burrell could elaborate on his comment about partnering with the City regarding playground equipment. Mr. Burrell said originally the Park Commission was talking about a new playground which may have been pushed off to the side with this project. If there is an opportunity to help with that as part of a partnership,they are open to that. Berg commented that a playground is still part of the vision of Summit Beach. Mr. Burrell said they are more than happy to have discussions about how to help pay for some of that. They think it's important to have that for family members of the club,and it gives more use to the beach. Berg and Mr. Burrell agreed that bike racks would need to also be looked at. • Page 9 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 • 6:00 o'clock p.m. Roath asked if Mr. Burrell could comment on the rough patch in the rowing club's history that was mentioned and if it was financial. Mr. Burrell said he had no comment about the rough patch and that it was pre-2013. He has been involved with the second evolution of the club and it has nothing to do with the club now. It was a different culture and a different time,and there were some bad things that happened,but the people part of this club had nothing to do with it. An unidentified audience member stated there has never been a rough patch with the Long Lake Rowing Crew.That was the previous entity,and this club had to rebuild confidence in the community. Roath asked for comments/concerns based on the information regarding the rowing club and potential partnership. Ruegemer said she does not have any problems with the rowing club,it sounds like a wonderful organization,but that does not mean it is a good fit for Summit Beach.Her concern is this is a nature park and a swimming beach and this would change the use of the park. She would not feel safe if her children were swimming there and rowboats were coming and going. She noted Bruce Dayton was an environmental advocate and feels it would be a disservice to him to cut down old-growth trees to put in a boat storage facility. Part of the Park Commission's job is to protect the environment in addition to serving the public. She does not feel it is in the best interests of the park to cut down old-growth trees to build a place to protect boats. She loves seeing the boats on the lake and wished the LLRC the best. • Roath asked Ruegemer if she had problems with public-private partnerships. Ruegemer said she does not and a lot of times they work out great.It is a well-used park and this would change that use. She does have a concern that the building would be 100%private and the City would not have access to the building. Roath noted he heard there would be access through community education for the general public.He also recalled hearing earlier the deck would be open to the public and asked if that was still in the plans. Mr.Burrell said right now the deck is not in the plan.When they reduced the square footage,they could not get around potential liability and vandalism issues. Carter said he has no concern about the club activity or public-private partnerships.He would love to see their community and boat club come to the Commissioners with a presentation to say why they think it is a good idea. He stated if he had to choose right now between the proposal and not doing it,he would choose to not do it for a lot of reasons. Klaahsen stated she has no concerns with the rowing club. She noted Mr. Burrell has listened to concerns and questions from the Park Commission and the community outreach has been adequate. She has no concerns club-wise and the approach to the proposal. Roath asked for input on the design/location of the building. Ruegemer said the building has a huge footprint and the park basically consists of wetlands,which the City is already mowing,and old-growth woods. It would take down a big chunk of old-growth woods. • Page 10 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Klaahsen asked how many trees would have to come down and whether any were currently diseased. Mr. Burrell stated the original plan had 6-8 trees coming down. After walking the park, some of the trees that would come down are either diseased or dying. The plan is to plant new trees in the park as well, more than would come out. Klaahsen asked Staff if there were any reports that could confirm there are diseased trees and if there were plans in the works to replace them. Edwards said a tree survey was done last year,and although he doesn't recall the exact numbers,a large number of the trees at Summit Beach are diseased.The City does not have a tree planting program. Carter said if the Commission was introduced to the idea that there was an interest to develop the park possibly with bathrooms,playgrounds,parking lots,and a building and launches for the boat club,the Commission would get the right parties together,have an engagement process,develop a master plan,and then stand back and take a look at it. Instead,the Commission is looking at a proposal from the boat club and saying yes or no. He thinks it is a possibility but that it will take a lot more work. Roath stated that,as a Commissioner,he is not looking to change or impact any of the current users.The Commission has talked about doing something with the park for a couple years and would like to increase • the benefit to the community and better utilize the beach and park.His biggest concern is how club activities would impact other people's activities. Berg pointed out that it is a natural area;it is relaxing to go there.Most people are concerned about taking the feeling away that you are in a natural area. Ruegemer stated Bruce Dayton donated land specifically as a place for people to go to enjoy nature. She hates to see this land as an opportunity to build when his intent in donating it was opposite of that. Even if it is there,it doesn't mean that it should be developed just because the City can and somebody wants to. Berg asked if Ruegemer opposed a playground. Ruegemer indicated that a natural playground has been in their plans for a long time but that is different than a 6,000-9,000 square-foot building. Berg said the playground was pushed to the side because of other developments.Her vision has always been to create a natural playground at that park. Hudson stated because it is so early in the planningprocess,a lot of questions cannot be answered--what the finishes are,how it ties into nature--and it makes it hard for the Commission.A big part of conserving nature is also promoting the use and interest of nature.The more people on the lake,the more people interested in the conservation of the resource. Ruegemer said the Commission is currently transforming a road into a trail and being careful with putting a lot of environmental aspects into it such as rain water gardens and new trees,which will bring more people into the park and increased use. Page 11 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 411 6:00 o'clock p.m. Carter stated that this is a good plan that needs further development. He noted Dayton's vision/intent needs to be figured out and the abstract found.There needs to be better engagement,and it would be better to do that in the summer when people are using the park so they can be reached out to.People in the community and the rowing club need to come together and be the client so the Park Commission does not need to decide if the client is the rowing club or the community,because it should be both.He suggested doing a trial period without a building with some amount of traffic from Birch's moving to Summit to see how it works.A master plan needs to be created. He said it would not be that difficult to show the impact on the neighbors'views.There is a lot of potential,but if the Commission rushes to judgment,it would be hard for him to make a choice to go in this direction. Stephens gave his initial impression: it is a large building and large impact on a small park. Some will view it as a positive impact;some will view it as a negative impact. He also would like to see more collaboration and creativity so it can be a more positive impact for everyone. He does not know if it has reached an"inspired design"at this time. He thought the rowing club would have a more favorable response if it was a more creative proposal. Hudson noted the letters/emails/conversations had nothing but the highest praise for the LLRC and he is proud to have them in the community. He would like to see increased outreach such as an open house and not just invitations to people. He agreed the abstract needs to be found.The Commissioners are concerned with the use of the park. He believes this promotes increased use,community participation, fitness,and well-being.The contact he received was 75%in support of the proposal. Ruegemer noted most of the letters came from the rowing club.The letters she received from neighbors • were 99.9%the opposite.The Commission has to look at the broader community,not just the rowing club.The parks are neighborhood parks;they are meant to serve communities. She stated it sounds like a very positive club and she does not know of anyone that says anything negative about the club,but that does not mean it is a great fit for Summit. Ms.Victoria Seals,3620 Eileen Street,said she thought the process to get here is unfortunate for everyone.As a Councilmember,she is looking for this to be compartmentalized. She is not worried about the design.What she wants to know is whether it is good to look at a partnership: yes/no. Do the Commissioners think this will expand usage of the park: yes/no. Are there things to figure out:probably. Do we want to maintain the nature setting:yes. She said the LLRC is doing their best to adjust to feedback and that feedback may put them in a doom loop. She asked the Commissioners to give some guidance because it helps the Planning Commission,who will dig into it and give some advice. She discussed the Commissioners' views and noted the reason there are so many steps in the process is so that things can be vetted. If she was the LLRC, she would not know where to go and what their next step was. Basically,they want to know if the Park Commission is interested;do they want to go on a second date. Carter clarified that this is what he was talking to Roath about,providing guidance to the Council rather than voting. He requested Seals to repeat that specific set of questions. Ms. Seals stated she looks at the situation this way: Do I think it would be good to look at this partnership: yes/no. Do I think this will bring more people to the park and expand usage:yes/no. She referenced the"secret"park and noted if it's everyone's park, it should not be a secret. She asked if people wanted to increase usage. She suggested also including some callouts/watchouts/lookouts that might be important such as:make sure to preserve nature in a certain way;make sure there is a clear • Pagc 12 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. division for rowers as opposed to people who want access to the beach. She stated when it comes before the City Council,she wants to make sure she knows what was important to the Park Commission. Edwards indicated most of those considerations are in the packet under"Considerations." Carter said he read the considerations and had a hard time answering them. In response to Ms. Seal's questions,he can support a partnership.He would try to keep it natural and create divisions. Yes, it will bring more people to the park;but he is not sure if that is a good idea.He knows they have changed the park dramatically with the closing of the road and other developments,and he would like to see that play out. He reiterated there is a better process and he would support the idea of a second date,but he does not want to have a yes/no vote on this proposal. Berg said she agreed with Carter's thoughts. Klaahsen stated that she is supportive of the partnership,and the time the club would be on the water and using the space is not prime family beach time. She is very concerned about swimmer safety and having a roped-off area and boats being diverted away from the beach. She believes there would be more use with the addition of the LLRC,including winter use and having a multi-use building with community ed. She thinks LLRC sponsoring part of the playground would allow the City to upgrade from their previous plan and make it more of a destination. She said Orono has a lot of"secret beaches"which offer no amenities other than access points,picnic tables,and sand.This is the only beach that has the opportunity to become • more of a destination beach because it has a little more space.The City has an opportunity to put a playground there,the rowers would be out there,and there would be trail connections. She thinks it can be done in a responsible way,and the rowing club has demonstrated responsibility with the environment and community. She would want new trees to replace the trees that are coming down,swimmer safety, multi-usage of the building,as much public access as possible,and some playground sponsorship. Roath noted something could be put in place to restrict hours of practice/usage at the facility if needed. Carter indicated he is very involved in Big Island Park where they are developing accessible trails,a bathroom,and maybe a shelter. It has been a very long process with a lot of public engagement. When he lived in Minneapolis,he was on a citizens advisory committee for Brownie Lake. He recommended there be something like a citizens advisory committee that either represents the interests of the rowing club or works together with the rowing club to try to come up with a workable solution. Ms. Feldmann suggested"partnership"be defined because the agenda states the proposal is very specific for a boathouse in Summit Beach. She stated there needs to be guidance whether a boathouse in Summit Beach should continue to be discussed,because that would help decide how the committee could be formulated,and who would be put on the committee. It's not about the partnership with Orono and the boating club,because that partnership is going on;there's no need for a"second date"for that.This would be to bring clarity to whether or not there should be a building that is going to take up space on Summit Beach Park to store boats. She suggested waiting until the playground was put in and the other developments and see what that does as far as use. She is worried about the safety aspect also. Berg commented that it is about a partnership as well as how the LLRC will develop what they need for their part of the partnership and how the Commission will approve it. With the partnership comes the • building and how the LLRC will utilize the beach and park. Page 13 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday, March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Roath recapped the concerns regarding the proposal: legal aspects about the easement; Dayton's intent for the park; growth of the club; impact of its usage relative to other users of the park;building size; environmental impact; whether it's part of a master plan or if the Commission is being strategic enough; placement of the dock; and size of the parking lot.The next step is to decide if they want a second date. Hudson moved that the proposal as presented progress to step two of the process,taking into account all the concerns/considerations that have been highlighted during the entire process. Carter said if the motion was to support the proposal,he would vote no. However, if the motion was to bring the discussion to the Council with a series of suggestions, he would be able to vote for that. Hudson indicated it would be the latter scenario. Carter moved that the proposal be moved to the City Council with guidance from the Park Commission,including a recommendation of a completion of a master plan for Summit Park that contemplates the potential of the boat club and involves some kind of citizen group committee that represents the community. He would also like the proposal to come back to the Park Commission. Ruegemer stated it is the Park Commission's job to vote on the proposal rather than pass the buck to the City Council,because then it's out of the Park Commission's hands. Carter clarified he was offering a friendly amendment. Carter moved to move the discussion to the • City Council meeting with the caveat that the next phase is to develop a master plan for the park where the City includes the consideration of the rowing club and having some sort of community council or committee to represent the community at large. Hudson supported and accepted the friendly good amendment. The Commissioners discussed that the Park Commission is supporting that the proposal be brought to the City Council with the following conditions: a master plan be completed,likely to be done by the Park Commission;a citizen representative committee formed that has input into the master plan and process; the proposal comes back to the Park Commission at some point after task number two. They also discussed what the Park Commission should be voting on. Berg seconded the motion as amended. After discussion it was decided the motion should be restated. Carter moved,Berg seconded,to move the proposal to the City Council for review with the guidance that there needs to be a master plan created before there is any decision as to whether the rowing club is part of the park or not,it needs to involve a broader set of community input,and the Park Commission should have a role in that.VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0,Abstain l (Ruegemer). RECESS& RECONVENE Chair Roath recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m. 3. PARKS COMMISSION SCHEDULE-REVISED • Page 14 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Roath stated at the last meeting they discussed revising the schedule. Currently,there is a formal meeting every other month starting in January and the alternate months are workshop meetings.There are no meetings in December.The proposed schedule is to have a formal meeting every three months/quarterly, the formal meeting in December moved to November,as it currently is.Workshops would take place February,April,May,July,August,and October. Roath asked if the pattern would be good with everyone,and members agreed it would be fine.After discussing conflicts regarding the 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. meeting times,Carter suggested switching the time in October. Edwards asked if the first month of the quarter could be the 6:00 p.m.time and the second month of the quarter be the 1:00 p.m.time. Carter moved,Berg seconded,to adopt the revised calendar with the change that was recommended.VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. Roath asked if the September meeting could be moved from Tuesday to Wednesday. Hudson moved, Carter seconded,to move the September 8 meeting to September 9. VOTE: Ayes 7,. Nays 0. STAFF REPORTS • 4. PUBLIC WORKS PARKS UPDATE Edwards noted the sledding at the clubhouse seemed to go well and ended the past weekend.The department now has the challenge of hiring seasonal workers for the golf course and the parks. He encouraged anyone looking for work to apply. Ruegemer and Hudson asked what the hourly wage was. Edwards stated that it depended on the position,but around$15 an hour. Edwards said they are waiting for the snow to melt at Bederwood so they can get the playing surface seeded.After the weight restrictions are lifted,they will get the contractor back in to do the asphalt and finish the well.The City Council approved the design at Big Island at their last meeting and implemented the deed restrictions that were required for the grant. It should go out for bid this week. He is still looking to get the East Long Lake Road Trail out for bid,which will probably happen in April. He noted Three Rivers Park District is still working on finalizing the design for the Navarre Dakota Trail Access.There is an onus on getting it built this year because Three Rivers is using a grant which expires at the end of the year for their portion. Carter asked if the intersection would also be rebuilt this year. Edwards indicated it would be but that it is a separate project by the County. Edwards commented that the Dakota Trail crossing improvements at Orono Orchard Road is another • project led by Three Rivers Park District and should be constructed this spring. Page 15 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 • 6:00 o'clock p.m. Stephens asked what they were doing to that. Edwards answered that it is a trail realignment to get better sight lines for both bicyclists and vehicles. Edwards said there was direction from the Council for the City to look at maintaining some Three Rivers Park District trails beginning the winter of 2020-2021 such as plowing.Three Rivers does not maintain their trails but gives municipalities the opportunity to pick up the workload and cost.Orono declines this opportunity with the exception of the section of the Independence Trail which runs in front of the building,because it serves as a sidewalk for the school district.The City will be maintaining the Dakota Trail around the Wayzata intersection through potentially the far side of Spring Park. Roath asked what adjacent cities' plans were. Edwards responded that other cities'plans were not to do anything but one of the Councilmembers is trying to work with other elected officials to see if an agreement can be made that everyone does it or everyone applies more pressure on Three Rivers so they do it.He noted some people want the trail plowed so they can walk on it;some people want it to remain the same so they can go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.The cost would come out of the operations and maintenance budget and would run $5,000-$6,000 per year. Roath stated there was a typo regarding"Crystal Bay Park Maintained for Skating,"indicating that it was not this year. • Edwards agreed and said it should read"Casco Point Rink." Roath commented it would be nice to see how financially successful the sledding at the golf course was. Ruegemer clarified whether Roath was referring to beverage sales. Edwards indicated they keep track of that and those numbers could be run. Ruegemer asked if the City was trying to make money or just break even. Roath said he was sure the City lost money. It is just an accounting of what the investment was to have Staff there and if it was offset by sales. Edwards stated that they did make sales but after paying the attendant$15 an hour,there is not much left. It is a service the City wants to provide. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 5. LURTON PARK DOG DAYS EVENT Ruegemer asked if June 20 would be an option this year, noting last year the event took place on June 22 and it seemed to work well. Commissioners and Edwards indicated that date would work well. • Pagc 16 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION III Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Ruegemer said the time frame would remain the same, 10:00-1:00. She will approach the participants from last year--the different dog groups and different city businesses--that donated. She listed several local companies she will be contacting. Roath suggested that posting something at the dog park and recruiting help would be a good idea. Ruegemer said she could use help promoting it and with setup. Roath asked if there were any projects that needed to be done at the park before then. Edwards said there were no special projects this year other than normal maintenance at Lurton. Roath brought up the outhouse enclosure. Edwards stated the Boy Scouts took care of it last fall. Ruegemer said the doggy bag apparatus at the front of the park always gets jammed,and people complain they cannot get doggy bags. Poop pickup is a big issue when that doesn't happen. Edwards said he would pass that information on to the maintenance crew. • Hudson asked if there was a parking issue at the event last year. Ruegemer said she has to make sure the police are contacted and will work on it. Berg suggested starting the process of the special event permit in April. 6. BIG ISLAND EVENT/BIG ISLAND LEGACY FUND UPDATE Carter asked the approximate dates of receipt of the bids and construction start for Big Island. Edwards indicated the third week in March for bid receipts. He noted the second Council meeting in March may not have a quorum so it may need to be brought to the first week in April.The construction start date would be discussed with the selected contractor. Carter asked if the project start date would have to wait until June. Edwards said if there are eagle issues,the start date would have to be mid-July/end of July. Carter stated the eagles are actively using the nest right now,so that would definitely be the case. Edwards clarified there are restrictions to certain activities;some things may be able to be started. Carter said he would like to have a groundbreaking event and schedule that on June 6 or June 20. He would like the inside of the building to be painted and the boards to be up for the event. It could be open to the public,but it would be promoted to the Park Commissioners and the Board of Directors and a few • other key people. He asked specifically whether June 6 would work. Page 17 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 . 6:00 o'clock p.m. Edwards stated he did not see any conflicts for June 6, When Roath asked if any Commissioners had any problems with the date,there was no objection. Carter indicated his understanding is if the full 120 is raised,the City can use up to 10%of the total grant for soft costs.That would limit them to 360 instead of 400,which means it would be nip-and-tuck,so there might not be both a shelter and bathrooms. If the Commission stopped collecting money today,they are at about 70 of the 120 and it reduces the project by 100,000 because it is a matching grant. Once the bid comes back and the Commission knows where they are with fundraising,they would go in front of the City Council and ask them to cover the difference,knowing the Park Commission will keep raising money and will come up with it. If the City Council agrees,he will ask them to also pay the soft costs and let the Park Commission have the whole$400,000.No matter what,there will probably be a Phase 2 for this project and he would like to talk about that at the work session in April. Hudson noted the Mayor's annual letter stated there would be bathrooms. Carter commented he thinks everyone is in agreement that if only bathrooms or a shelter can be done,it will be the bathrooms.He noted there are two bathroom locations on the plan,one by the visitor center and one towards the shelter.There has been some debate about which bathroom makes more sense.The bid numbers need to come in before decisions are made.A grand opening event will take place in the summer of 2021.He said he will talk to the City Council and the Board to confirm the June 6 date and work with Edwards to communicate the date publicly. • COMMISSIONERS REPORT 7. COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES Roath welcomed Stephens to the Park Commission and stated he will be getting him up to speed on things. He noted the Park Commission has set goals for the year and Stephens would be getting some assignments as far as parks. The Commissioners talked with Stephens about his interest in parks and how he became a Park Commissioner.In answer,Stephens said Roath talked him into it and that he was going to live next door to the Orono golf course,so it occurred to him that he does care about Orono's parks. Stephens said he is from California and his wife grew up in Orono and they have been here 10 years.He is a pediatric dentist. Roath stated he has been working with Edwards regarding the agenda and at times he strikes things.He encouraged everyone to please let him know if they had things they wanted to talk about. Commissioners Roath and Carter discussed items for the upcoming April work session's agenda, including putting a trails group together. Roath said the Bederwood Grand Opening is on the calendar and he is working with people that want to participate in that to figure out what the right day might be in September. Berg noted the split-rail fence was taken down on Lydiard Beach. • Page 18 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION • Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Edwards clarified that vandals did that. He said the fence would be repaired or replaced with a rural-type fence but they are moving away from split-rail. Berg said that was a great idea because that area is almost as busy in the winter as it is in the summer. She commented that she is a proponent of the snowmobiling in the area. Edwards noted that after Berg brought that up at a work session,the gates were removed so snowmobiles could get in and out.They did not find anything in the records which restricted that site as a snowmobile access point. Klaahsen asked if the Commissioners would be open to revisiting the decision six years ago about removing the little swim docks from the beaches. The Commissioners and Edwards discussed where the decision may have been made,whether it was at the Council level or the Park Commission level,and that docks at beaches were removed although docks are maintained at lake access points. Klaahsen asked if the docks were still in the garage. Edwards said the parts of the docks are in the garage and they use the parts to repair docks in other places. • Carter noted docks could be put back,hut new ones would have to be bought. Edwards agreed with Carter. Berg recalled that the problem was people were fishing on the docks and people were pulling their boats up to the docks,which was the catalyst for the removal.Her neighborhood would love to see the docks back.They also would like to see the swim buoys stay where they are. Klaahsen said her neighborhood would also appreciate them. She asked,assuming it was a minimal expense,whether the Commissioners would be open to discussing it. Roath indicated since it has been six years it is worth revisiting,and asked Klaahsen if she would like to take the lead. Klaahsen agreed to do so. Berg indicated it would be at Sandy, Lydiard,and Summit. Roath asked if there would be a small dock at Summit as part of the reconstruction of the trail. Commissioners indicated there would be a fishing bump-out with rocks. Edwards commented at master planning it was discussed whether there would be a fishing pier off the trail but not in the park. Roath asked whether it would have been in the canoe launch area. Pagc 19 of 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday,March 2nd,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Fdwards said there was talk about improving it with timber-framed steps going into the edge of the water at the canoe site. The Commissioners talked about which docks could be affected as far as putting the docks back. Carter suggested making that a work plan item. ADJOURNMENT Carter moved,Berg seconded,to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 9:04 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. ATTEST: Brian Roath,Chair • Page 20 of 20 *Park Com Minutes have been removed. They can be Exhibit Q found elsewhere in the packet. �� • O NO Item No.: 9 Date: July 27,2020 Item Description:Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal for a Boat House in Summit Beach Park-(nidal Council Input/Guidance Fe E,`., Presenter: Adam T.Edwards lAgenda Public Works/ kFsxoPublic Works Director/City Engineer Section: Engineering 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action is to get initial City Council feedback and direction on a proposal from the Long Lake Rowing Crew to partner with the City to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach Park. 2. Background. a. Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC).The LLRC was founded in 2014 for the sport of rowing on Long Lake. LLRC is a non-profit, 501C#organization. The mission of Long Lake Rowing Crew is "to provide a safe, inspiring and educational opportunity for people of all ages to learn, enjoy and excel in the sport of rowing. LLRC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club committed to knowledgeable instruction. personal and competitive achievement, and the well-being of its members and the greater Long Lake community."(Club information at http://longlakerowinc.orW)LLRC has been operating out of the Birches site and the Long Lake Fire Department. However the Birches site is not ideally suited to launching boats and the club is looking for a place to construct a boathouse. The club approached the City in 2018 about the possibility of partnering with the city for use of the Summit Beach Park location. b. Summit Beach Park. The park is located at 455 East Long Lake Road and consists of a small beach area,a gravel parking area,a wooded picnic area with tables,a canoe launch,a porta-potty with • surround. The park is 4.56 acres with the majority of the land dominated by a ravine and wetland. The property was donated to the city in the 1970s. The ravine area was stabilized as part of a stormwater project in 2018-19. The park will serve as the southern trail head for the recently approved East Long Lake Trial project. c. Actions to Date.The Parks commission considered this proposal at the November 4's,2019 Park Commission meeting at which time the Commission tabled the action(Minutes at Exhibit B). The Parks Commission considered the proposal again at their March rd, 2020 meeting. The Park Commission was asked to consider the following:Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park;what benefits would the proposal provide to the park; to the community;what costs if any would be incurred by the city; what requirements(accessibility to public,park improvements,public programs)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan; what restrictions(size of structures, location of structures,hours of use,parking)does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan. After much deliberation the Commission moved and voted to move the proposal to the City Council for review with the guidance that there needs to be a master plan created before there is any decision as to whether the rowing club is part of the park or not, it needs to involve a broader set of community input, and the Park Commission should have a role in that. VOTE:Ayes 6,Nays 0,Abstain 1. (Minutes at Exhibit C) Public comments were received at both Commission meetings. 3. Proposal. LLRCs proposed improvements at Summit Beach Park would include a boathouse, public restrooms and 2 docks(one for safety boats and one to launch boats)east of the beach. 4. Public Comment. At the November 4'h,2019 meeting the Park Commission received public comment. The minutes of that meeting including the public comment are at exhibit B. Written public • comments received after the meeting are at exhibit C. At the March 2"`r,2020 meeting addition public Prepared By: Reviewed By: :INV Appromed By:`D';ji'R comments were received. (Exhibit D). • 5. Process. There is not an established formal process for public/private improvements at city parks so Staff developed the following based on similar process for city land procurement and sale. Since the proposal includes a park,the park commission was consulted and public comments received early on. Because proposal includes the construction of a building for organizational use in a residential district, a CUP is required. Further the proposal involves a private improvement on public land so it will be necessary to develop a lease/agreement between the city and the club. a. Park Commission review and recommendation(Includes public input/hearing)-Completed March 2ad 2020. b. City Council review for initial input and guidance. c. Conditional Use Permit(CUP)process (Includes public input /hearing) d. Agreement/Lease developed e. City Council Approval f. Building Permit Process g. Construction COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED The council is requested to provide initial input and guidance on the proposal from the LLRC. Exhibits A. Proposal from LLRC(To be provided at the meeting) B. Park Commission Minutes from November 4th,2019. C. Park Commission Minutes from March 2",2020. D. Written Public Comments received by the City. • References A. http://longlakerowing.org/ S • From: BETSY LANG (CRGL-THIRDPARTY.COM) [mailto:BETSY_LANG@CRGL-THIRDPARTY.COM] Sent: Monday, March 2,2020 9:07 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew-Summit Park project To the Orono Parks Commission, I'm writing to express my involvement with Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)and support the project to find the club a long term home in partnership with the Orono Parks Commission. I returned to Minnesota after 15 years living abroad, where I was lucky to live on a river that saw rowing crews pass daily. I loved seeing the rowers silently make their way upstream, and when I moved to the Western suburbs of Minneapolis, I reached out to the club in Long Lake to see if there was any possibility of trying it out myself.The group was welcoming and encouraging; I started the winter indoor training with them the year I arrived and started on the lake the fcllowing summer. The team is open to newcomers, helps youth and adults learn a lifelong sport and allows interaction with the natural beauty of Long Lake. I've now had the pleasure to get to know the club's members, learned to row and found an undescribable enjoyment on the water. Long Lake is quite a bit different from the summer highways of neighboring Lakes like Minnetonka. Having non-motorized boats regularly accessing the water maintains a healthy balance, instilling a sense of respect for the lake and for human powered machines. It also creates a sense of identity and • community for past, present and future rowing enthusiasts. I hope to give my children an opportunity to learn to row when they get to high school.The LLRC helps teach young people stewardship of the lake and encourages community service as part of the team experience.The inclusive, respectful spirit of the club teaches life lessons that are reinforced through regular interaction with the Masters(adult) rowers. Seeing all ages participate in a healthy outdoor activity makes the visit to Long Lake worth it for both spectators and participants. I encourage you to support LLRC, a great asset to the communities of Orono and Long Lake, in their mission to make the club more visible and accessible with a boat house at Summit Park. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regarcs, Betsy Lang Mound, MN • From: Nate Olson [mailto:klebll@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 1:57 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; b_roath@yahool.com;Janice Berg (jcbjvbsmb@msn.com) <jcbjvbsmb@rrsn.com>; caseyconradhudson@gmail.com; taylorjstephens@gmail.com;julieruegemer@hotmail.com; rick.carter@lhbcorp.com; jendenzel@gmail.com; Dustin Rief<drief@ci.orono.mn.us>; Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Dear Orono Park Commision Members,Orono City Administrator, & Orono City Clerk Summit Park, as it is right now, is one of the most beautiful, peaceful parks/beaches that I have ever been to. I have lived in numerous States across the country and I love the outdoors. Our family moved here to MN almost five years ago and a friend brought us to this beach when we first moved here. My family of six has been coming to this beach numerous times a year to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness it provides. We have also shared this treasure with friends so they can also enjoy and be at the park/beach when they have their own free time. What you are proposing would take away a public "park." More importantly, it would take away a very popular park that is used by many, every single day throughout the summer, all day long.What benefit does the row club proposal provide to the community who currently enjoy the park/beach as it is? Is the row club going to create a new park/beach for all of us who currently enjoy the park/beach as it is? Will the row club reimburse the local businesses for the amount of money they lose from consumers • who currently come to the City and pwchase goods and enjoy Summit Park and will no longer come to the City of Orono when you decide to put a row club in place of a beautiful park/beach? If not, will the City reimburse those local businesses for that lost business income without increasing the taxes of the people who live within the City of Orono? No need to answer, because we know the answer to those last two questions. In the five years that I have lived in MN (two years in Wayzata and three years in Medina) and traveled to what our family calls "the secret beach," I have spent a lot of money on local businesses in the City of Orono. Whether it be gas for my vehicles, groceries, laundry at the laundromat when our washing machine broke down, maintenance on a lawnmower/snowblower,going out to dinner, storage unit for my boat, soccer lessons at Donny Mark's dome, buying paint at Sherwin William's, etc... Every time I now travel to my boat slip on Lake Minnetonka I stop in the City of Orono and spend money. If the City of Orono decides that a row club is more important for a select few than it is for a large group, I will also decide if it s worth it for me to spend my money on the local businesses within the City of Orono. So I would like you to ask yourselves, and challenge you,to really think about this. I know for a fact that not every person that comes to that park/beach lives in Orono, so my notes regarding just me and my family spending our money in Orono is also the true facts of many families that travel to Orono to enjoy the park/beach and the local businesses w thin the City. My point is,this is not just a simple decision, row club or park. Your decision will have a big economic impact on the community and it is very important whether you want to make a decision for a select few, or a large group who helps, and adds,to your community. Nate • • Aft From:Jenny Brockman [mailto:jenny.brockmanl@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 29, 2020 6:5E PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Amy Johnson<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Permanent Dear Sir, I would like to voice my enthusiasm for finding a permanent home for the Long Lake Rowing Club. My daughter was one of the first members of this fantastic organization. It provided a sense of community by requiring each of the members of this club to participate in community improvement events as well as providing a way for her to meet new people of all ages by coming together with a common goal. This experience paved the way for her to continue to recognize how important community service is and she has continued this on this path as she makes her way through her college years. I was also thrilled that there was something in Long Lake that brought people to our community from all over the region, which in turn provided our hometown businesses a chance to enhance their revenue earning opportunities. Whenever 9 am driving through Long Lake and the rowers on are the water it is always fun to see them out there and now with the new walking path and the open view to the lake seeing the boats will be even more enjoyable for all of us. This club has provided an opportunity for all members of this community to enjoy having Long Lake be an option for entertainment and exercise,where there was not that choice before. I am in full support of granting the Long Lake Rowing Club this opportunity,they are an excellent steward of the lake and community! Jenny Brockman 985 Willow View Drive Long Lake, MN 55356 jenny.brockmanl@gmail.com • Origina Message From: Mimi Bendickson [mailto:mimibendickson@icloud.com] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 3:19 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Support for LLRC future boathouse I am writing in support for the long lake rowing club and the proposed new boathouse on Long Lake. As a member of the Orono community and a past LLRC member and parent of two former rowers, I believe that this club has proved its benefits to our community in both large and small ways. It has a commitment to our lake, our community and giving back to the community and it has enhanced lives! What a beautiful sport that promotes health for all ages, is respectful of the environment and is beautiful to watch! It has also put Long Lake on the national map with its successes! A boathouse would be a lovely attribute that again is respectful to the lake and neighbors.This club is made up of families that believe in doing what is right for everyone and we should be proud of their commitment to our community Respectfully Mimi Bendickson Mimi Morrison Bendickson Coldwell Banker Realty Distinctive Homes Division 201 East Lake Street Wayzata, MN 55391 612-695-8321 11110 Sent from my iPhone S From: Hayley Harris (mailto:hjhhactivities@gmail.comj • Sent: Friday, February 28,2020 1:31 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Permanent Home for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, Our family has been a part of Long Lake Rowing Crew since March 2017. Both of our daughters have learned to row with the guidance of amazing coaches and teammates through the LLRC Juniors rowing program. Long Lake Rowing Crew is so much more than the shell of a permanent home or simply a bunch of boats rowing on the lake. Our daughters have learned many valuable life lessons and had many great opportunities as a result of being a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew family. In particular, we believe there are seven things that make Long Lake Rowing Crew special. Contributing members of a community. As parents,we work hard to encourage our daughters to be active participants in the communities where we live,work, and play. Long Lake Rowing Crew is an important part of our family. Our daughters are good stewards on the lake,enjoy spending time at Summit Beach in between practices, help with Community Ed Learn to Row programs, support local businesses and organizations in Long Lake and the surrounding communities, and foster meaningful relationships with teens and adults by interacting positively and leading by example. Rowing promotes lifelong health and wellness.Our daughters like how being active makes them feel. They both enjoy participating in varsity sports for their high school (one is a Nordic skier and one is a swimmer) and rowing for Long Lake Rowing Crew. It's common knowledge that taking care of your body and your mind is good for your soul. One of the nicest parts of rowing for them is being outside and being on the water while getting a great workout.When they are on the water,they are able to forget about everything else going in their lives and have some fun.As parents, we love that rowing is a lifelong sport. Importance of commitment and time management.Whether working on endurance and technique on the erg machine or practicing in boats on the water, our daughters commit their time and energy 5 days a week to preparing to participate in a select number of regattas.They spend far more time practicing than actually racing and yet are excited to continually work on improving and preparing to test out their skills in races and spend time with their teammates. Long Lake Rowing Crew has taught them the importance of respecting everyone's time as if it were their own.They have to be masters of time management in order to fit rowing in and around school, studying, work, and socializing with friends. Long Lake Rowing Crew has helped them learn that working smarter to make the most of every practice is more efficient than simply working longer. Setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Our daughters understand the importance of making a commitment to themselves,their teammates, and their coaches and making practices a priority in order to achieve their personal goals and team goals. It takes hard work and dedication. Being a part of Long • • Lake Rowing Crew has shown them what is possible when a team has a clear goal in mind and works collectively to learn and achieve success. Our daughters have experienced many little and big successes from trying a new sport, embracing feedback from coaches, learning from mistakes, pushing their limits, and making each race count individually and for their team. Value of teamwork.There is nothing comparable to working together as part of a rowing crew to really understand what it means to be part of a team and put it all on the line for the people in your boat. Rowing is teamwork's best teacher. Ore of rowing's greatest lessons is learning how to deal with adversity and treat it as an opportunity. Everyone has to be in sync and balance with one another, pushing each other's physical and mental limits. It's important to really know your teammates and understand what motivates them because you are pulling for yourself and your teammates.Typically, the fastest boats are the ones with the most trust in each other and the ones that are literally able to move together in one motion to move forward,which is why teamwork and camaraderie important in rowing. Recognizing unique contributions. Long Lake Rowing Crew celebrates everyone's unique skills and roles within the team whether they are known as the fastest rower, strongest rower, most dependable rower, most spirited rower or known for leading by example, mentoring novice rowers, making others feel welcome, creating team bonding opportunities,volunteering their time. People of all ages,sizes, skill levels and physical limitations can learn to row and achieve. Something that makes Long Lake Rowing Crew special is the effort everyone puts in from top to bottom - rowers, coaches, parents, and • community partners-to ensure success. Good ambassadors. Members of Long Lake Rowing Crew represent themselves/Long Lake/Minnesota while participating at local/regional/national regattas and prestigious events like The Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. They are also good ambassadors when talking to college coaches and going on college visits.The image you project when interacting with others is a reflection of the community, organizations, coaches,teammates, friends, and family members that have helped shaped you as an individual and helped you along your journey. We are advocates for establishing a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew. A permanent home would be a good addition to the redevelopment of Summit Beach, an asset to the community of residents and businesses in and around the Long Lake body of water, and allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue guiding youth and offering programming that is open to anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner, or competitor. Hayley and Chris Harris From:Annie Hubbard [mailto:ahubbard123@gmail.com] 4111 Sent: Friday, February 28,2020 8:57 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; b_roath@yahool.com; Janice Berg (jcbjvbsmb@msn.com)<jcbjvbsmb@rrsn.com>; caseyconradhudson@gmail.com; taylorjstephens@gmail.com;julieruegemer@hotmail.com; rick.carter@lhbcorp.com; jendenzel@gmail.com Cc: Long Lake Rowing Crew<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Attention Orono Parks Commission -support for Long Lake Rowing Crew home at Summit Park Dear Orono Parks Commission Members, As an Orono resident, a mom to a current and a former Long Lake Rowing Crew rower, and one of the founders of the Crew, I needed to write to express my hope that the Orono Parks Commission would consider Summit Park on Long Lake as a permanent home for LLRC and our greater community. It was not that many years ago we were sitting around a kitchen table trying to organize a community rowing club, one that could introduce people of all ages to the beautiful sport of rowing with the intention of developing a life-long love of the sport among all community members. It's hard to believe that within 5 years we've not only succeeded in launching the Crew, including an adult masters program, we've literally created world champion rowers and have sent kids off to Div 1 rowing programs. Yes, we have amazing coaches,talented rowers and very involved parents, but we also have a community that has supported this vision every step of the way. And yet, even though LLRC is an internationally-known rowing organization, we've relied on the extreme • generosity of Birch's as well as the City of Long Lake's planning department to annually renew our temporary"housing". This lack of a permanent home base limits opportunities to have even more community members explore rowing. Rowing is truly a gentle sport that allows community members of all ages and abilities to participate. We've been blessed by the perfect size and calm waters of Long Lake for optimal rowing and by the members of the Orono and Long Lake communities that have built and supported the "little club that could" into a formidable rowing organization that is nationally admired and respected. We are asking you to consider taking the next step to make this club a permanent member of the community at large by providing LLRC the space to call home. LLRC has not only discovered and supported home-grown athletes, it has been a home that has launched life-long friendships and tremendous pride in our community. Thank you for your consideration.We look forward to envisioning the future of LLRC with your support. Annie Hubbard 258 Cygnet Place Orono, MN 55356 952-270-2759 • • From: Bianca Januik [mailto:Bianca@primroseplymouth.com] Sent: Friday, February 28,2020 7:34 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Row Club Good Morr ing, Although this email may be late, I wanted to take a moment to show our support of a permanent Boat House on Lang Lake. Long Lake is a wonderful lake, positioned in the middle of a community and as you know enjoyed be many throughout the summer months. We fully support and encourage a permanent Boat House on the lake that would encourage and provide many to take advantage of the many positive effects of rowing, as well as an additional reason to enjoy the Lake and surrounding parks. No:only will this structure add volume to the Rowing Club but as I stated prior the benefits that it would add to the community are abundant and I am confident members of the area would take full advantage of. Thank you, • Bianca and Bob Januik Area Residents • Origina Message S From:Sandie Berger [mailto:sandie596@yahoo.comj Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 10:57 PM To: Adam Fdwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing Llrc<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing program Long Lake is a beautiful natural asset in our community and the Long Lake Rowing Club has leveraged that asset for the benefit of athletes, spectators, and the community at large. My daughter,Julie Berger(Orono High School '15),joined the club in 2013. The club was fairly new, and the excitement of all the people learning to row was palpable. In the short time that rowing has been available on Long Lake,the success of the program has been incredible. Several high school athletes have gone on to row in prestigious collegiate programs, many with generous scholarship offers. Perhaps more important though, are the number of people, including my daughter and me,who have been exposed to a wonderful lifetime sport. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a tremendous asset to our community - benefiting both those on the water and those spectating from the comfort of Birch's. I am completely in support of a better facility and permanent home for the club. Sandie Berger 1150 Old Crystal Bay Road Wayzata, MN. 55391 Sent from my iPhone • • • From: Melinda Nelson [mailto:melindaclaire@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:4. PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew To the Orono Parks Commission, I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning, so I have a deep appreciation for the communities of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both cities for allowing the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area he loved. I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors. Similarly, I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in Orono and Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours learning to row and encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport. I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy coffee at Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and wine at the liquor store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family and friends from across the Twin Cities. I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further support and enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake. Sincerely, Melinda Nelson Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 Melinda Nelson Tel. 612-840-1149 • From: Rea James [mailto:sa!es@jamespq.com] 40 Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal To: Orono Parks Commission Dear Commission Members, The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants—whether it be water skiiers, swimmers, paddleboarders,fishermen, or rowers—signifies a healthy community that supports active lifestyles outside. Additionally,the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors (and business)to the area. While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC,we have noticed the rowers on the lake for many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!) loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC, we have only been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all. Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community members. This is key, as the club is relatively new (just over five years), and there is a lot of interest/ • curiosity among community residents about the sport itself(rules, events, etc.). We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC's boathouse. We really feel it can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank ycu. Best Regards, Rea and Jeremy James • From: Lori Goodsell [mailto:drlorigoodsell@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:58 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club 2 Hello, As a resident of Long Lake and user of Summit Park, I am writing to ask you to protect and nurture Long Lake Rowing Club. It's a great club that taught me to row for the first time 18 months ago. I've felt a lot more connected to the communities o=Long Lake and Orono and have spent a lot of time on the lake since taking up rowing and I would have never found my love for rowing without a rowing club so close to my home. Before that, I would launch my paddleboard from Summit Beach. It's a nice piece of land but so underutilized! I remember the time the criminals set fire to the portapotties 2-3 years ago. Hopefully with more action in the park and more people around,we will have less crimes of that nature. One thing I didn't know about rowing before I started is that it is a sport where many generations are involved which makes for responsible use and supervision of young people as well. Our little Long Lake/Orono hub is such a center of fitness right now. Please us keep it that way and continue to expand our health and wellness offerings.Considering the water quality issues we've spent • the last couple years working on with Long Lake, it seems non-motorized water craft use would be highly encouraged as it's the least impactful environmentally on the lake AND has a positive impact on our community member's health. Please support Long Lake rowing club finding a permanent home on Long Lake at Summit Beach. Dr Lori Goodsell i From:Tammis McMillan<tammis.mcmillan@outlook.com> Date:Thu, Feb 27,2020 at 2:53 PM Subject: LLRC equipment storage at Summit Park on Long Lake,Orono To: aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us.<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com<longlakerowing@gmail.com>, Isabel Keating (isabella.keating@gmail.com)<isabella.keating@gmail.com> To Orono City Council: As a resident on Long Lake,I have greatly enjoyed and appreciate the Long Lake Rowing Club. I understand their need for a permanent storage facility and give my support for the initial proposed site at Summit Beach, Orono on Long Lake. Sincerely, Tammis McMillan 1274 Tealwood Place Long Lake,MN Amy Johnson 612.850.3192 • Director LLRCrew Long Lake Rowing Crew www.longlakerowing.org Face Book: Long Lake Rowing Crew Twitter: @LLRCrew Follow us on Instagram • From: DeeAnn Stinebaugh [mailto:deeann.stinebaugh@gmail.comj Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:38 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Orono Parks Commission Hello- As a resident of Orono, and a parent of a former junior rower from Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to show my support for the boat house on Long Lake. LLRC has brought the life long sport of rowing to our family and to our community. My daughters first experience with rowing was at the University of Minnesota during a summer camp. When she decided she wanted to pursue the sport we were thrilled to find a club in Long Lake. Long Lake is the perfect location for so many reasons, including the size of the beautiful lake and the supportive community. This boat house, a permanent home for LLRC would enable them to continue to serve the community by providing programming for all ages and all skill levels. It is a beautiful sport to watch and so many people have commented to me that they enjoy watching the rowers on the lake. • LLRC not only provides fitness opportunities for all ages,they are conscientious in their use of the land and lake, and provide community service opportunities for their members. Please support the use of the land at Summit Park on Long Lake for LLRC. Best- DeeAnn Stinebaugh • From:SANDRA McCarthy[mailto:sandraMN@msn.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:32 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:Attention:Orono Parks Commission.Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)and their desire to have a permanent home with access to Long Lake. Rowing is a sport that can be learned and enjoyed by people of almost any age and creates a beneficial social component that connects people to their local community. As a non-profit, LLRC strives to be an inclusive club that promotes wellness,self esteem, camaraderie,and community involvement. Long Lake Rowing Crew has had an impressive competitive history in it's short time,yet it welcomes rowers of every caliber--those who simply want to soak up the beautiful environment,all the way to those who have • represented the United States on the national rowing team. For the junior rowers, LLRC has created the opportunity for local athletes to participate and learn from being part of a team. For many, it has been the pathway for them to attend universities they otherwise may not have been able to attend. For those already in a college program, rowing on Long Lake has been essential during the off-season to allow them to continue to excel and maintain their scholarships. For adults, LLRC presents the wonderful opportunity for experienced rowers to continue their love of the sport through competition or just for fun and fitness. For adults new to the sport of rowing, LLRC offers the chance to learn something new and according to most adults in the program,"Something they always wanted to try but didn't have access to." The current situation of storing equipment outdoors, is not secure and drastically shortens the lifespan of expensive equipment.This also deters private boat owners,who would be valuable members to LLRC,from wanting to join and contribute to the community. The lack of a boathouse also doesn't support the social component that so many people desire about • • team sports.A permanent home for LLRC will allow for a safer, more secure environment for equipment and for people. It will create more opportunities for the local community to get out in nature, enjoy the lake, keep minds and bodies healthy and create lasting memories through friendship and community. Thank you for your consideration, Sandra and Finbarr McCarthy • From: Paul Terry [mailto:paul.terry@hero-health.org] • Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:08 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Orono Parks Commission and a Long Lake Rowing facility To the Orono Parks Commission, This email is offered in support of the proposed addition of a rowing facility at Summit Park on Long Lake. I anticipate that you are receiving considerable support from sports and fitness enthusiasts,from parents who understand the value of youth sports and from the many who are eager to see Long Lake flourish as a community with diverse aid inclusive recreational offerings. This email is to affirm each of these as terrific reasons for you to support a new rowing facility but also to appeal to the commission about the vital role that our parks and Long Lake/Orono's recreational offerings contribute to the business well-being of these and surrounding communities. I have had the pleasure of being the CEO of three different organizations based here in the Twin Cities. When it comes to retaining talent that already works in Minnesota and, in particular, relating to the challenge of attracting and recruiting talent from around the nation to come work for us in Minnesota, I have routinely touted the active, hearty Minnesota lifestyle and the beauty and inimitable charm and allure of our Minnesota lakes. My work relates to worksite health promotion research and the relationship between healthy living and worker engagement and productivity.The evidence that has amassed over the past two decades shows that companies with robust health and well-being offerings and opportunities regularly out perform those without a focus on employee well-being. As I'm sure you already appreciate, recruiting top talent has gotten ever more difficult in a low unemployment economy. I anticipate you also know that the twin cities has a unique need for technical talent in the healthcare,technology and food science fields as well as in our highly competitive universities. Related to this, you may not know that rowing is one of those lifetime sports that appeals mightily to these kinds of professionals who love to stretch themselves physically and emotionally as a way to keep in top mental shape for their work demands. My current role as a Fellow in a healthcare related think tank includes convening leaders from around the nation who are committed to building private and public partnerships that improve community health. Businesses are increasingly eager to engage with community leaders such as those of you serving on the Parks Commission because they believe that healthy communities play a central role in growing healthy businesses. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can offer other information about the business benefits of supporting sports facilities such as the rowing center you are considering for Long Lake. With thanks for your work on behalf of the community. Paul Terry S From:Zoner, Eric [mailto:Eric.Zoner@graphicpkg.comj Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:19 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Diann Zoner<diann.zoner@gmail.com>;Zoner, Eric<Eric.Zoner@graphicpkg.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Support Dear Orono Parks Commission, We are Eric and Diann Zoner, Orono residents for 16 years. We were first introduced to rowing on Long Lake in 2013 when our high school sophomore daughter, Olivia,joined the club to learn how to row. At that time there were fewer than twenty club members. Today there are more than ninety-five junior and master rowers. Our daughter was instantly hooked on the sport, and we were quickly drawn in by the playful personality of the team and the natural camaraderie of its members, parents and coaches. To this day, we are still in awe at how a group of such humble beginnings has grown into a such a respected club and internationally recognized team. From the very beginning,this club had the vision and passion to build, not only a team, but a brand and a respected presence in the community. A boathouse has long been the anchor of this dream. In 2014 Orono and Long Lake neighbors saw an abandoned, neglected building with a pot-holed parking lot. But LLRC saw a place to call home,and their pride drove them to improve the property to let the community know they were serious. When the question of the team's impact on the community is • raised, we recall the overwhelming response we received when it came time to reclaim the property and cleanup the site and lakeshore. At times we had over fifty volunteers ankle deep in mud and filling dumpsters. All this from a juniors team that had grown to twenty-five members. If this group felt such pride in an abandoned lot,just think of the pride and level of commitment they will have for a more permanent structure built for the purpose of the life-long sport of rowing. This boathouse would not only provide a home for LLRC, it would provide a place for community education and the promotion of health and fitness. It will provide a place where the community can gather to learn, play and enjoy our beautiful lake. In closing, over the life of the club, LLRC has been an exceptional neighbor and steward of the shore and lake. A boathouse in Summit Park would be a great way to add to the charm of Orono, showcase Long Lake and bring attention to an under-utilized natural gem. It will also serve as a gathering place for years to come where friendships, memories and a sense of community will continue to be built. Sincerely, Eric and Diann Zoner 1050 Cox Farm Road Orono, MN 55356 (952)473-0072 From:Jim Bigham [mailto:jim@smarca.com] • Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:46 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:Application to develop a growing boat storage facility on Long Lake. My wife and I have lived on the north shore of Long Lake at 1545 Long Lake Blvd. since 1979. We have very much enjoyed watching the rowers since they first started using the old Billy's property to store and launch their boats. We use the lake alot for water skiing,jet skiing,sailing, kayaking and pontooning and have found them to always be respectful and careful.We have watched the competitions and just wished this had started earlier so our 3 children could have participated as they grew up on the lake. We support their application and believe this would be a good use of currently under utilized park property. We also believe this could also help our area high schools develop a good rowing program that many children could participate in and then go on to college programs such as the U of M's. James and Cindy Bigham, 1545 Long Lake Blvd, Orono, MN.Thank you for your consideration of this matter. • • • From: Nichole Hirsch Kuechle [mailto:nichi@myhealthybeginning.com] Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:24 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc:Amy LLRC Johnson <longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Thumbs up for LLRC boathouse at Summit Park I'd like to share my insights as to how LLRC is an asset to our community. Having grown up in Maple Plain, attended Orono schools K-12, and now raising my own family and running a small business in Long Lake, thriving community resources are important to me. An organization that has grown near and dear to our hearts is the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Our oldest daughter is entering her third summer of rowing with LLRC and I can't say enough about what connecting into that group has provided. Sunny has expanded her"family"and we have gained new friends, have seen new and different places on the map, and get the tremendous honor of watching her grow, push; and stretch herself under the guidance of Coach Nicholas. Providing she and other local youth and adults fitness and wellness cpportunities is important for the growth and vitality of our small town. One thing I appreciate most is due to it being a club versus a district sport, Long Lake then attracts rowers from Minnetonka, Wayzata, Benilde, Blake, Breck, and beyond. The niche that ILRC has carved out is making its mark. Community members light up in conversation when they find out we are involved with this group. They are excited to hear what the rowers are up to • and that we've got a space to utilize via Birches in which to congregate. The downside is that as a club we've got no space to call home or expand into. The result is inconsistencies in training, movement and time waste in hauling and storing equipment, and not a chance at bringing a real time regatta to Long Lake. To establish a home base for this group enables LLRC to provide programming that could be open to anyone in the community who wants to participate and have access to the lake. It also opens the opportunity for LLRC to stand tall and proud in its role as a community partner, wherein community service opportunities are open to all members. Our family has launched many a paddle board excursion from Summit Beach. We've taken our kids to this cleaner side of the lake for years to swim and enjoy the rope swing. It's a smaller beach that provides a more intimate sense of connection to neighbors. The only downside to this park is the unkempt nature of the area. More parking, a clean boathouse,picnic area, and well groomed/outlined beach with a dock would be a lovely and well received addition to our community. Nichole Hirsch Kuechle • From: Laura Buggy [mailto:buggylaura@gmail.com] • Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:59 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing Club<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Letter in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Orono Parks Commission, I would like to express my support for the Orono Parks Board to partner with Long Lake Rowirg Crew in establishing a boat house on Summit Park property. I am a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew Masters' (adult) program. When I was looking to join a rowing team (having learned to row my last year of college and interestec in learning more), I was thrilled to find an opportunity in the western metro— Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC)! I love that LLRC provides opportunities for youth and adults. As there are no rowing teams at high schools, having this opportunity available for youth in the western suburbs is wonderful and saves teens and parents precious time and resources since they do not have to go as far for the opportunity to row. I am constantly n awe of how quickly the youth progress and the high skill level they achieve in a few short years on the team! Having the adult program available is equally important. I think society tends to focus on athletics for youth as well as friendships during your school years. However, staying active and forming new and lasting relationships as an adult is equally important to the health and well being of the community but it can be challenging and daunting. Long Lake Rowing Crew has given me an avenue to stay active and form new relationships, leading to greater physical and mental health! I love that the masters program includes a wide range of ages and abilities: from just out of college to 70s, brand new rower to many many years of experience and everywhere in between! Being part of LLRC for several years, I have greatly enjoyed seeing adults try rowing for the first time and grow in their skills and passion for the sport! This program allows adults who want to compete at a high level and those who want to learn the sport on a recreational level to have access to the same excellent coaching and support. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged! The amount of encouragement and support I feel from my teammates is incredible! This encouragement is not limited to just rowing but transcends into other aspects of my life as well which goes to show the depth of impact being a part of this team can have. I truly feel lucky to be a part of this community and am grateful for the opportunity to use the space at Birch's on the Lake. Having a permanent home for LLRC at Summit Park would allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue providing these amazing opportunities to youth and adults in the Long Lake& Orono greater community for years to come. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sincerely„ Laura Buggy (Golden Valley resident) • iFrom:Joe Haus [mailto:joe@joehaus.comj Sent:Wednesday, February 26,2020 10:33 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc:longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject:A vote of support for Long Lake Rowing to partner with the City of Orono in building a home at Summit Park on Long Lake Hello Parks Commission, Please accept my vote of support in partnering with Long Lake Rowing Crew in the search of a boat house and home at Summit Park on Long Lake. As an Orono resident living on Bayside Rd, I have had many community members comment on how much they enjoy watching the rowers on Long Lake. The program is a great community non-profit organization that provided a great experience for my children. After rowing several seasons with LLRC our daughter walked on to the rowing team in Madison and • found a community of girls that provide her support and friendship in college. Her experience as a D1 athlete will provide lessons and learnings that will help her throughout life. Our son is a current high school rower and has found a group of hardworking kids that support each other. The kids learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the boats,the equipment, and the environment. The coaches have a great approach to teaching many facets of accountability to a diverse group of teenagers. The team has been very successful at regattas both in the states and in Canada. Thanks for considering this request, Joe&Sue Haus • Origina Message 11111 From: Craig Bongart [mailto:craig.bongart@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:04 PM To: Adam Fdwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse 4 Greetings, I am reaching out with enthusiastic support for a permanent boathouse at Summit Park For the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Of course this will be great for the club, but even more than that,what a unique opportunity for Long Lake and the little known and used park. The LLRC has grown into a respected community oriented program where kids and adults alike can learn to row, anc have the chance to compete at the most prestigious regatta's, here and abroad if they so desire.A graceful sport that for residents and visitors to the lake can be mesmerizing to watch, and of course it doesn't involve loud motors. With this email I respectfully ask for your support.This is a perfect fit as Long Lake continues to evolve and improve. I grew up in Orono and moved to Long Lake in high school. I graduated from Orono as have all three of my kids. My mother was the long-time elementary principle.This is a community I know well. I truly hope the commission embraces this opportunity to support and benefit from this community, non-profit club that is open to all who wish to learn, compete or just admire and observe. Respectfully, • Craig Craig Bongart 763.607.2175 Sent from my iPad • SOrigina Message From: Hotmail Imailto:l.stolt@hotmail.com] Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:15 PM To: Adam Fdwardc<aedwardc@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Support of Long Lake Rowing As an Orono resident, I am writing to support Long Lake Rowing's petition for their own Permanent structure on Long Lake. My son, Gavin, has been a member of LLRC for the past few years. It has ignited a passion of rowing in him, and is something he wants to pursue in college and beyond. Because the local schools do not offer crew, LLRC Is their only option. In addition to fitness and teamwork, crew also is teaching him respect. I am confident that LLRC and its participants will respect the lake and the environment and be good stewards of the parks. Having a permanent home will not only benefit our family but the community at large. It will engage more residents in the outdoors and all Orono has to offer. Thank you for seriously considering LLRC's petition. Laura Stoltenberg • From:Jan Guenther • Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:42 PM To: acdwards@ci.orono.mn.us Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: rowing partnership with Long Lake Hi everyone on the Orono parks commission. Everyone at Gear West loves the rowing club and sincerely asks that you support the club in their mission to provide an alterrative form of fitness and exercise to youth in the area. I have beer supported Orono rowing since the beginning when the club could only use the Rettinger' old car wash building. I have seen them respectfully observe the rights of all users of the lake while growing their sport for both the local youth and for enthusiastic adults who want to improve fitness and enjoy the water. Please allow the LLRC To continue to provide outdoor water recreation to those who love rowing, love the water and enjoy a comradery of outdoor fitness. But to do so they need stability in location and ease of lake access. For those of us who do not care for motor sports on the lake yet are respectful to those who do, I ask that you support those who would also like to use the water in alternative ways. Care will be taken to observe the normal use of beaches and I fully believe there can be room for all of us lake users who appreciate the water and value the lake front. Long Lake is not Excelsior and is not Wayzata, but we have the potential and are on our way to become • the "Fitness Hub of the West". With Gear West as one of the premier bike/ski stores in the Mpls and greater area, with our growing number of Fitness studios,with the wonderful new bike path thru the town and with our jewel of a lake, Long Lake IS unique.There are very few areas/lakes that have the ability to foster and support a rowing club and we should be proud that such a club exists in our town. Please allow them to grow conservatively in a permanent home. Thank you Jan . Jan Guenther Owner Gear West Ski.Run.Bike www.gearwest.com • • Origina Message From: Rose Winkels [mailto:rose.winkels@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:20 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono_mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Orono Parks Commission - LLRC Boathouse Orono Parks Commission, My husband, our five children and I have been living in the Orono/Long Lake/Maple Plain area for the past 25 years. We do not own a motorboat,we do not fish, and we do not live near a lake. My husband grew up near water and it was always his dream to own a boat and live next to the water, but that never worked out for us. We drove by Long Lake often, but never found a way to engage in the lake and enjoy it.Then our youngest daughter Ava, after trying numerous sports,tried rowing with LLRC and she fell in love. She would get giddy just driving past Long Lake and could not wait to get out on the water and just be- just be one with the water. Rowing has become her passion and she feels a tremendous devotion to Long Lake. She is so proud to say that she is part of Long Lake Rowing! It has not all been easy,there has been lots of hard work, and she has had to work harder than rowers from most clubs because we are such a young club that does not have the facilities that most clubs have. Ava has recruited friends from school and the community to join the rowing team. These are people that . have never had a connection with the water. She also convinced my husband and Ito join LLRC. So my husband did not get his dream of owning a motorboat and living on the water, but instead we are rowing on Long Lake three days a week and thoroughly appreciating all that the lake has to offer. It has given us the opportunity to use the lake that we had been driving past for 25 years but did no: have a way to engage with. Ava was recruited by the University of Kansas to row on their D1 Collegiate team. She was so proud to tell the coaches, teammates, and all of her fellow classmates that her heart is in Long Lake. LLRC opened a door to the lake that Ava, her friends that she has recruited to be on the team and my husband and I would never have gotten without rowiig. The next step is to build a boathouse for LLRC so that the club has a home to invite the community into and share this beautiful life long sport of rowing. We personally feel a commitment to the club, to the lake itself and the community surrounding the lake and we hope that the Orono Parks Commission will support LLRC in it's efforts to build a boat house that will promote the lake and bond the community together. Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide! Rose Winkels • From: Ben Wasscher[mailto:wasscherb@gmail.com) • Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:55 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal Dear Mr or Ms Edwards, I am a member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of my support for the plans to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. Rowing is an awesome sport and it is clearly gaining in interest among high school students and adults alike.There are not many sports where high school students and older participants(am 62 myself) interact so closely. Rowing is a long impact, high intensity sport. Resulting in fit and healthy participants without the risk of injuries. I can certainly recommend to all people from Orono who have not yet decided to join. Best regards Ben Wasscher 4775 North Shore Drive Orono, MN 55364 • • • Origina Message From: Drew Mitchellette [mailto:drew.mitchellette@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:55 PM In: Adam Fdwards<aedwards@ci.nrono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 3 Dear Orono Parks Commission, As a four year member of Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to express my support for the creation of a permanent home. Long Lake Rowing Crew has served as an anchor throughout my high school career, and will continue to as I return home each year from college.This fun, inclusive club has positively affected many lives in our community.After spending four years in the rowing community, it has became clear to me that LLRC is recognized at the national level. Members in the rowing community think highly of our club, and therefore bringing positive attention to this town. I have received compliments about the clubs unique and welcoming atmosphere. While rowers have the option of being competitive or recreational, my friends and I have had a blast training here on Long Lake,and then traveling across the county to compete. Establishing a permeant home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would allow us to expand this opportunity to more people in our community. As a resident of Long Lake and graduate of Orono High Schoo, I feel a permanent home would bring positive publicity to these adjoined communities.A boathouse, potentially on Summit Beach, I feel, would create curiosity and excitement among our community. • I believe the establishment of a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would add great value to the communities surrounding Long Lake. Thank you 'or your consideration. Sincerely, Andrew Mitchellette • Origina Message • From: Kaelynn Heiberg [mailto:kaelynncheiberg@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 4:02 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Summit Park Project Hello Mr. Edwards and the Orono Parks Commission, My name is Kaelynn Heiberg and I am one of the coaches for Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to help demonstrate to the Orono Parks Commission that Long Lake Rowing Crew is a community asset and that a boathouse in Summit Park will help this rowing crew continue to serve the Orono community. As a coach I have seen the difference that rowing can make to kids and adults alike. Long Lake Rowing Crew provides a safe space to learn a new skill, to make lifelong friendships and to gain confidence that can be taken from the boat into rowers' daily lives. Rowing is also a new way for people to enjoy a wonderful lake, like Long Lake, and to get exercise as well. Indoor rowing has been growing in popularity lately and as a rowing club we could help people translate that new interest in rowing to the outdoors, getting the workout they looked for in the indoor class, while being able to enjoy the beautiful lake and park. Rowing is also a skill that high school students can take to college. In recent years our high school program has seen successes that have gotten noticed nationwide, so that when our high schoolers visit college rowing teams,the rowers and coaches recognize Long Lake Rowing Crew as a successful • program, one that creates rowers who are assets to teams across the country. Long Lake rowers are encouraged to take part in community service projects,to come together as a team off the water, and to show appreciation for the community that supports us. Rowing is a great way to learn teamwork and leadership skills, and when we host community learn-to-row classes, we ask current rowers to help us coaches lead these classes.The classes give our rowers a chance to engage with new people and help teach the sport of rowing. The learn-to-row classes we offer through Orono Community Education are almost always full and usually have a waitlist, showing us that there is community interest in rowing already.A boathouse would help us continue to improve the quality of these classes and give us more options if the lake was windy or too rainy to row on. A boathouse would be a place indoors to hold the learn-to-row safely without making participants reschedule during the busy summer months. With a partnership between the Orono Parks Commission and Long Lake Rowing Crew, Summit Park would become a new place for people to try rowing and to enjoy the lake. Thank you, Kaelynn Heiberg • • From: Mary Delmore [mailto:mary@mrdlaw.bizj Sent:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:34 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerawing@gmail.com> Subject:Support of LLRC My profile: Orono resident for 26 years Novice master rower with LLRC Recently 63 yr old retired attorney Founding and regular user of the Orono Activity Center Attention Orono Parks Commission, I have lived in Orono for 26 yrs. and have watched the area evolve with the Highway 12 bypass project, development of multiple neighborhoods,the shop Long Lake effort and the face lift associated with the 112 reconstruction project. Ever since the LLRC started rowing on Long Lake I watched them with keen interest. It is such an • elegant, artful sport that very of us have had an opportunity to try or watch. When working out at the Orono Community Center I met some master rowers and noticed that the Orono Community Ed offered an adult learn to row class with LLRC. I put aside my inhibitions and took the class. I was a recently retired attorney and at 62 and 5 foot 2"with no prior rowing experience-- I was hardly the likely recruit. I was totally hooked after my first time on the water. The sport is very artful and requires a deceptive amount of technique that will take me years to fully develop. I am ergging at the Long Lake Fire Department January—March before getting on the water this spring. Ergging at the LLFD is fine example of a community partnership with LLRC. I have met a number of new people who live in the community and surrounding area in the Masters club and everyone is very welcoming and gracious to a novice rower with zero experience. It's been refreshing to take on a new challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone—and all right in my back yard. It's not a sport for the faint of heart. I am confident the LLRC will continue to be a strong community partner and good steward of Long Lake. You should consider me a representative example of a committed community member interested in the both the future of Long Lake and the LLRC. I strongly urge you to support LLRC and provide the public community an opportunity to try rowing. Watching rowers on the lake is very picturesque and is a unique sport that distinguishes Long Lake. It should be fostered. Sincerely, •Mary Delmore mars@mrdlaw.biz • • • Origina Message From: Karen Kasner [mailto:klkasner@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:19 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Dear Orono Parks Commission, I am writing to express my support of the the Long Lake Rowing Club and their efforts to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. As an Orono community member for the past 15 years, I have driven by Long Lake almost every day and often wished I was one of the lucky ones with a home on the water. The rowing club has added a mysterious allure to the lake. It is so serene to see the boats gently gliding through the tranquil water on a misty summer morning. When I read the articles of the regatta success the club brings home with them, it adds to my pride in being an Orono/Long Lake resident. What a fascinating and unusual sport and we are so lucky to be able to engage and support the young and old who are working so hard at it. I was so intrigued with the sport,that I decided to join the club. I have been amazed at the group's small town feel and welcoming attitude. They are dedicated to fitness and inclusivity for the entire community. I am looking forward to the chance to be on the lake with them this summer, an opportunity I would not have otherwise had. Thank you for your consideration of their request Karen Kasner 845 Willow View Drive i From: Ryan Thompson (US-ASR) [mailto:thompson.ryan@pwc.com] • Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:23 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject:Attn: Orono Parks Commission RE: In Support of Long Lake Rowing Crew Hello To introduce myself, my name is Ryan Thompson and I've been an active member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew for 3 years as an assistant coach and member of the LLRC community. I'm 25, grew up in the Minneapolis area, rowed for 4 years in college, and currently live and work in Minneapolis. I was initially attracted to LLRC as an avenue to stay connected to the rowing community and to extend the strong sense of teamwork, hard work, and common vision established during my collegiate rowing career. I had a phenomenal experience with the sport of rowing in college and wanted to do my part to enable others to have a similar experience.While good rowing appears fluid, effortless, and graceful to an observer, rowing is the seamless (and most often disorganized) product of 1,000 unique sensations and responses that are learned over time and with diligent practice. It's the pursuit and rare achievement of this challenging dance that continues to attract and motivate community members of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic experience to learn and contribute to the sport of rowing and the LLRC community. With this theme in mind, I want to highlight several of the tangible benefits that LLRC has effeftively realized in the Long Lake Community and will continue to realize under the proposed partnership with • the city of Orono and Summit Park on Long Lake. • LLRC provides opportunities for anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake the ability to do-so. LLRC offers increased access to Long Lake, making the lake more accessible to a greater number of people. Establishing a permanent home would enable LLRC to provide organized activities to anyone in the community seeking to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner, or a competitor and may not have the ability or access to enjoy the lake currently. • LLRC encourages and is culturally rooted in teamwork, comradery, and community both on and off the water. LLRC promotes fitness and wellness and encourages all members to practice healthy and balanced lives. • LLRC takes seriously its role as a community partner, a good steward of the lake, and make community service a priority. These are a few of the reasons that I continue to support LLRC and believe a permanent home at Summit Park will benefit the community. Thanks Ryan Ryan Thompson PwC I Senior Associate Minneapolis I +1 (651)895 5117 i • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP pwc.com • Origina Message • From:Jennifer Letscher [mailto:jletscher@yahoo.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 8:26 PM Tn: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.ornno.mn.us> Subject: Upcoming vote on Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Hello Parks Commission, I am hoping you will consider voting YES on the upcoming proposal and building plans being presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club for a boathouse on Long Lake. We have been a part of the club for the past few years and can attest to their community spirit and inclusive philosophy.They are a wonderful club that can bring an amazing sport - rowing-to the wider community. Establishing a permanent home can allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to provide programing that is open and available to anyone in the community.The sport of rowing is an amazing sport that provides not only exercise but cooperate teamwork. Long Lake Rowing Crew is a non-profit community club that is committed to sharing the life-long sport of rowing with all local community members. Please consider this when voting. • Thank you, Jennifer Letscher • • Origina Message From: Sarah Borchers [mailto:sarahborchers@me.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:47 PM To: Adam Fdwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakercwing@gmail.com> Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park Dear Orono Park Commission, I'm writing in support of a partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake for the LLRC. Our family is new to the LLRC, with our 15 year-old just beginning ner crew exploration. However,we have enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's, and I believe the City of Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members. Having a permanent place at Summit Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range of community members. As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park.and who has also accidentally slipped on the hill near Birch's where the LLRC currently sets up shop, the Summit Park location is far more accessible to folks. As our demographics in the Orono area grow o der, having a wealth of opportunities for people:o explore low-impact, accessible and effective exercise (while enjoying our beautiful outdoors)will only become more important. Summit Park has a special place in my heart, and I think • having LLRC's permanent home there is a good idea. Balancing tie needs of the greater community and individual homeowners' preferences is an important role of the Park Commission. Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park Commission (our daughter as a junior non-voting member), and we've learned that there are always pros and cons to every decision. I hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in this case,the benefits to the wider community are great. Many thanks for your service to Orono, and for considering this partnership. Regards, Sarah Borchers 763-370-4E47 • To: Orono Parks Commission • Without a doubt, adding a Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) Boathouse will have a profound and positive impact on the Long Lake community and its neighboring communities. The long-term commitment that LLRC and the Boathouse brings are many. The boathouse will give everyone in the area access to the sport of rowing and access to Long Lake. Providing an opportunity for health and fitness in a low impact setting with high results for all ages in the community and beyond. Communities and neighborhoods benefit greatly from public spaces that include unique regional features such as boathouses. LLRC is committed to be good steward of Long Lake, its water quality and shoreline preservation, (as rowing shells are quiet and no-wake boats.) The LLRC Boathouse will provide public restrooms for Summit Park, a much needed improvement ant will improve everyone's visit to Summit Park. The presence of the LLRC Boathouse will discourage unwanted activities at the park and offer the sport of rowing to all. Rowing can change lives by promoting fitness, teamwork, leadership and more. As stated in our club vision and mission... We strive to be the most all-inclusive,fun, and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities, committed to providing expert instruction, promoting personal and competitive achievement, and enriching our • members and community through the sport of rowing. We hope this encourages the residents and the Orono Park Commission to get involved in an extraordinary opportunity! Again, LLRC is committed to community service and having the LLRC Boathouse will make an immeasurable positive impact on the city of Long Lake and the Orono Park System. Sincerely, Margo Hunt & Patrick Donlin Master Rowers Sent from my iPhone • • From: Brennan Greene [mailto:brennangreene@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:30 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club Hello,just wanted to let whomever is concerned know how great the Long Lake Rowing Club is. Over the last 5 years I have watched the club grow as they currently use the space behind Birch's as their home base. It is amazing to see how many more people of all ages that are experiencing rowing on Long Lake. It is the perfect lake for rowing as it is long and calm. The club is also something interesting for our customers to watch as they dine out on our deck overlooking the lake. Just seeing the peaceful rowers moving silently across the lake elevates our entire community, as most people never get to see a sport like this. They are consistently loading up their boats and representing our towns at meets all across the state and even in Canada. The club is always respectful of our space, but is rapidly outgrowing it. Birch's is in full support of them getting their own boat house in the future, and thinks that the presence of the club is something that really sets Long Lake/Orono apart from other communities. Please let me know if you have any questions about how they operate from a land owner perspective. Thank you. -Brennan Greene 11111 Brewmaster/Owner 314-910-7346 Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse &Supperclub 1310 West Wayzata Blvd Long Lake, MN 55356 952-473-7373 Birch's Lowertown Tap Room & Barrel House 289 E 5th St Suite 3 St Paul, MN 55101 651-432-HOPS (4677) • Origina Message From:John Winston [mailto:john@winstonlawoffice.com] Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 7:45 AM To. Adam Edwards<aedwardc@ci.ornno.mn.uc> Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com Subject: Rowing Boathouse Dear Park Commissioners: Our family enthusiastically support the creation of a rowing boathouse on Long Lake. Daughter Morgan and son John both participated in the LLRC's rowing program, and were the beneficiaries of the program's training and competition. We expect that Morgan will return to the sport once she is established with a new job in our community.That's one of the great pluses of the sport. Participants can be young and old. And it's great fui to watch-a beautiful sport all can enjoy, either as a participant or as a spectator.The proposed boathouse will add immeasurably to the experience and enjoyment of the sport o-i Long Lake. We ask that you approve the project. It wi I be of great benefit to our community and its residents,young and old. Thank you. John B Winston 245 Inland Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55447 612-597-6E60 • From:christine carragee [mailto:ccarragee@gmail.comj Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 10:15 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> Subject: LLRC boathouse I'm hoping this email reaches the committee planning for the development of the Long Lake beach park. My name is Christine and I have been a rower off and on since 1997. I grew up in Philly where the sport is popular and very competitive. I rowed for my high school and a local club and then went on to row in college and post college in St Paul at a community club. Two years ago I was contacted by some former teammates about an immediate need for a juniors coach for the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I had taken 8 years off since I rowed competitively and wasn't sure I would make a good coach having been so far removed from the sport. I took a CRP class and meet with the former coach as well as the club director and decided to try and help out since I had a flexible schedule that summer. I was immediately impressed by the attitude, effort and capability of the boys and girls teams,with a mix of kids from various public and private schools on the west side of the cities. I got to watch kids form new friendship, build strength and fitness as they grew into their teenage bodies and support each other at regattas throughout that summer and the following seasons. Watching the dedication of both the student athletes and their parents who help run the club and get equipment and food to regattas was extremely motivating for me. I decided I wanted to get back on the water myself and was pleased to find that lake rowing in a single feels MUCH safer than on the Mississippi where you have to worry about fast moving barges and paddleboats which churn up wake that can suck small boats in toward • them or swamp the boat making it heavy or unrowable. Compared to my experience rowing I'm St Paul I have found Long Lake to be a similarly welcoming community, but a preferable venue. I've come to enjoy an occasional Saturday after practice breakfast at Birch's or heading to the Rooster bar for a drink with my Masters teammates. Now that I'm pregnant my ability to run or participate in other sports has dramatically deminished, but I've found that sitting on an erg is easy enough on my hips that in my 9th month I can still train with the team at the fire station. My pregnancy would have been a lot less active, social and enjoyable if I didn't have rowing to fall back on. I drive 25 miles from Highland Park to continue to be a part of LLRC because of their willingness to embrace everyone from the juniors who Won the most competitive regatta in the US, the Head of the Charles last fall,to some mid-60s retirees who are finding the sport for their first time. Having a secure physical location to store boats will be helpful to this club in many ways. It will minimize damage to hulls and equipment from the current dirty/wooded hillside which presents navigation challenges to avoid hitting obstacles getting on and off the water. It will mean less work transitioning from the on the water season to winter training, by providing year round training and storage in the same space and will enable better learn to row teaching space for new rowers or interested community members. With a dedicated boathouse I think the club can grow it's membership and diversity of age and ambitions significantly. It's such a massive volunteer endeavor to keep the club running when the fundamentals of where and how to store equiptment and how to train in inclement weather(which we have a lot of in MN) need to be continualy reevaluated. Rowing will always be a sport which requires • more time and efforts to participate in than jogging or cycling, but it's team nature, low impact and the joy of being on water make it worthwhile. From: Larry Peszek [mailto:Impnew2014@outlook.com) . Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 9:18 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse Mr. Edwards/Orono Parks Commission, I'm taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) boathouse. My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue rowing for the first time last year at the ripe "young" age of 65. It's been a great experience! I know that you are aware of the club's basic aim of providing an opportunity for anyone in the community to enjoy the lake and enhance one's fitness and wellness through the tremendous sport of rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC's ability to make this a rea'ity for many individuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and for Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members of LLRC. The senior rowers, coaches, and especally the leadership of LLRC are people of character and integrity. They are very committed to oe thoughtful stewards of the lake, and to be highly valued members of the community. LLRC is also simply a very friendly and sociable group. The junior rowers are outstanding young people—polite, dedicated, respectful, and disciplined. I suspect that some junior rowers are drawn to the sport because they possess these traits, and some I • suspect develop these traits because of what the sport and LLRC require. Regardless, it is genuinely rewarding to watch these young women and men as they train, develop, and compete. LLRC leadership clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program, and the parents of the juniors are likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community. Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission's support moving forward. Sincerely, Larry Peszek 5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive Independence, MN 55357 612.669.1319 • From:Josh Golbus [mailto:joshgolbus@gmail.comj Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 8:17 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boat House To whom it may concern, I am a high school senior who has rowed for Long Lake rowing crew for several years. Rowing for Long Lake has opened many doors for me. Most of my closest friends I have met through Long Lake rowing. The sport of rowing has gotten me into college at Brown University. I would like to express my complete support for the construction of a boathouse at Summit Park. A boathouse would give our team the space that is necessary to expand, and share the sport of rowing with many others in the community. • Thank you for your consideration, Josh Golbus S PHIL & CASSY ORDWAY NOV 2 5 7019 November 20,2019 CITY OF CRONO Orono Park Commission 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono,MN 55356 Re: Long Lake Rowing Club Boat House Dear Chairman Meyers and Park Commissioners: We appreciated the opportunity to attend the Park Commission meeting last week in the hope of learning more about the potential new boat house and park project at Summit Beach Park. We strongly support the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC) and hope they will continue to be able to row on the lake and ultimately have a safe,functional and permanent location on Long Lake. While the images displayed at the meeting—those being used in the concept phase of design -- are certainly appealing, we understand that everything is very preliminary at this point. And, as enticing as those images are, we do have reservations about siting such a large,single-purpose structure to be used by a single entity on what is quite a small park currently entirely open to the public. The scale of this concept plan just seems out of proportion for that site and the exclusive nature of the partnership risks establishing a negative precedent for the City. While this first meeting was helpful, what we didn't learn are a number of details related to what the basic structure of an agreement between the City and LLRC might include. These are vital details to be considered early in the process and would include: • • Who will pay for the construction of the building? • Who will pay for the on-going maintenance of the building? • Who will own the building? • Will there be a land lease or sale of land? • Who bares the liability risks of the building, LLRC's operation on City property,etc.? • What are other potential risks to the City(financial and other)? It appeared that the majority of the citizens in attendance at the Park Board meeting were mostly neighbors of the park,but the agreement that the City ultimately makes with LLRC will commit all of the citizens of Orono to the potential risk of increased expenses or many other unforeseen risks,including the risk of LLRC's demise. These are critical issues to be contemplated at the early stages of this discussion and deserve an opportunity for input from the entire community. It would also be interesting to know if LLRC has discussed an agreement with the City of Long Lake for a similar plan in the Nelson Lakeside Park area. [To us,this seems like a more logical site,but there are most likely previous discussions of which we are not aware,but which should certainly be explained nevertheless]. We again reiterate that we are avid supporters of LLRC and consequently do not want our questions and concerns to appear that we are opposed to LLRC having a facility on Long Lake,we just want it to be in the best location, in a scale that suits the shores of the lake,and is not detrimental to the site that is ultimately selected.Hopefully at the next meeting that addresses this project we will learn more. This can be a win-win project. macery, ely: adios 612.1y Phil&Cassy Ordway cc: President Rob Berrell,Long Lake Rowing Club • Mayor Denny Walsh,City of Orono 1145 COUNTY ROAD SIX ORONO. MINNESOTA 55356 Francis Kulacki and Jane Davidson 1020 Old Long Lake Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 November 16,2019 Orono Park Board RE: Summit Beach Park Dear Orono Park Board members: We are residents of Long Lake and have owned a home on Long Lake near Summit Beach Park since 2011. We are writing to provide our observations on how this park is used and of its benefits to the community, as well as input on the proposal to build multiple docks and a large boat house structure for the benefit of the Long Lake Rowing Club. Summit beach is a jewel among parks because of its natural setting and access to the lake for swimmers. It is most heavily used in the summer by families,young and old, who swim and float from the beach out into the lake,paddleboard, sunbathe and picnic. The swimming beach access is in a calm bay and the natural setting offers places to sit under the trees and sunbathe with a view of the surrounding lake shore. It is used in the winter months for hiking, fishing and access to the lake for skating and biking. These natural amenities are the draw. There is no other park or public area on the lake which offers open access to the lake without boat and rowing traffic or rough water. Motorized boats and rowing skulls are inherently unsafe for swimmers and thus Summit Beach Park is an oasis. The closing of East Long Lake Road to vehicular traffic has drawn many people to walk or bike with their kids along the lake, fish along the shore and hike into Wood Rill. The renovation of this linear extension of the park will expand the park for bird watching,biking, and safer fishing and access to Wood Rill. It also provides an opportunity to reduce the rate at which storm water enters the lake. We enjoy being neighbors of the park and contrary to a comment made in a recent meeting by the chair of the the Park Board,we have never observed unruly or inappropriate use of the park. The park is quiet after 10 pm and the users are respectful of each other and the neighbors. I am aware of an isolated vandalism event several years ago but this problem appears to be solved. We have never had any concern for safety or complaints about noise or improper behavior. There is no problem to be fixed in this regard. I urge the Park Board to preserve Summit beach for the broad use that it enjoys today while improving it to enhance its natural beauty, lessen its environmental impact on wildlife,wetlands, and water quality, and to provide improvements consistent with the use and uniqueness of the property. This is a park where less is mare. Upgrading the parking lot with a permeable hard surface, adding a small covered pavilion for multiple picnic tables,enhancing the facilities to include bathrooms and potable water, and providing safe and environmentally sensitive areas for fishing would be beneficial. In addition, a natural play area that mimics nature for play would be a great asset and a draw for families. There are excellent examples of natural play areas in the area(see hops://www.familyfuntwincities.comitwin-cities-nature-playgrounds/) 1 The plans presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club do not appear beneficial to the greater community. If implemented,the permanent presence of the LLRC would dominate use of the park at the expense of others. The proposed docks preclude safe access to the lake by non- rowers. In fact, one dock blocks the beach from the lake and both docks are intended for launching skulls or docking LLRC's motorized boats; they are not designed or intended for use by the public. The proposed building is designed solely for storage and maintenance of private boats,and private office space; it is not a community space. Increased use of the lake by the LLRC over time seems inevitable if this facility is built. Contrary to comments by the LLRC to the Orono Park Board, LLRC has made recent requests to the Cities of Long Lake and Orono for increasing the number of skulls,adding dock space and expanding time on the lake beyond the expansion they were granted in 2019. The proposed use of Summit Park by the LLRC will lead to unsafe conditions for swimmers, paddle boarders,and rowers, especially if the rowing club increases membership and requires expanded hours on the water. The proposers seem unaware of how the park is used today or the impact of their proposal on the environment and on expanded use of the park by others. We urge you to maintain the natural beauty of this park while enhancing it for use by the larger community and securing it for future generations when natural parks may be rarer. We support the development of the linear park and are excited to see that Orono wants to improve the beach area and expand its use. However,we feel that the proposal by the LLRC does not meet these objectives and is short sighted for the good of the larger community. We urge the LLRC to pursue other options not within proximity of the beach area and at a much smaller scale. We question the appropriateness of this use of public property. 411 Sincerely, alabo “411..: Jane Davidson, Frank Kulacki • 2 • Mike and Rachel Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Road Long Lake, MN 55391 March 2, 2020 Orono Park Commission RE: Summit Beach Park Dear Park Commission members: We are the west neighbors of Summit Park Beach and have three children (elementary, middle, & HS) that enjoy Summit Park and the surrounding area, as do their friends and families. We moved into the neighborhood in the summer of 2017& have enjoyed seeing all the use of Summit Park since then. Long Lake is a urique lake in that we have witnessed so many activities on this small lake--the summer ones which including skiing, paddleboarding, pontooning,fishing, swimming,wakeboarding,surfing, sailing, tubing, rowing, PWC'ing, canoeing, kayaking, anchoring off Summit Park, and last year we even saw someone eFoiling! It is truly an awesome fully recreational lake for all these mixed uses for the entire community and neighboring communities! Largely in part to all these activities, Summit Park is a destination for large numbers in the summer, especially on a prime weather lake/swim day. Boats come onto Long Lake and eventually head over to anchor just off Summit Beach. Friends&families anchor there and often come into the beach to interact with those that drive to the park, and then will picnic and relax the whole day there this way in this natural setting--making full use of the open grassy areas,the beach, and the trees around and near the lake using them for hammocks or shade for fishing. The park is a rare gem & is also Orono's largest swimming beach presently and hopefully will stay this way in the future if the natural setting is preserved as it is. We understand the Park Commission exists to encourage and promote full use of parks for all in the community and surrounding communities. Thank you so much for your time and service to this endeavor to protect and promote our parks. Communities all over the map are losing their green spaces, especially here in the western metro as more and more homes and buildings go up. We write this letter to urge the Orono Park Commission to do their important job to fully reject any proposal or recommendation for any type of partnership with a private club such as the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)which feels entitled and desires to utilize Summit Park Beach for their private club purposes. We see no mutual agreement,win-win situation, or compromise that can be made in this situation for the park to be utilized to its fullest potential to benefit local residents or surrounding community residents who use the park, if such a partnership between Orono & LLRC ensues. In the Park Commission Agenda Item document for March 2,the "Considerations" section provides an outline that is worth addressing 1� from the perspective of a neighbor and user of the park. These points follow: ■ Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park? • Ci Answer: It Detracts. Safety is a major concern to have a rowing club and swimming beach share the same space or proximity. Row boats are a unique and dangerous craft in the nature of the backwards navigation which poses visibility concerns of seeing swimmers in the water around them, and especially as they launch and dock their boats. Many people of all ages are seen swimming to and from Summit beach, not to mention all the other lake activities occurring there as previously mentioned. In addition,the proposal places a very large building where many current users enjoy the park. Furthermore, an increase in park usage is also to be anticipated once the East Long Lake Road trail is complete and more bikers/walkers will come through this area as it connects up with the Luce Line Trail. A building here completely changes the nature of the park from a peaceful natural setting to a boat storage facility and private club. Any community classes which the LLRC may eventually hope to add is no trade to the grave loss of park community free activities that Summit Park offers. Any decision in favor of an Orono/LLRC partnership at Summit Beach,forever changes this quaint park in a way that the original land donors never intended. • What benefits would the proposal provide to the park; to the community? o Answer: None. The proposal does not serve the community as a whole in any additional way and would in fact obstruct and hinder community use as the park is enjoyed presently. If this proposal is recommended it would ONLY serve the private club LLRC and then later only possibly a small group of community people interested in a specific activity(rowing)that then hinders all other community activity at Summit Beach & Long Lake. There are accompanying proposals to add public restrooms and some picnic 411 areas and possibly a small playground. These goals can be accomplished without the need for a private workout facility, private offices, and a private boat storage facility which the LLRC supports. Also,the present parking lot at Summit Beach is already fully utilized during peak usage days by fisherman & beach users, and will be used oy others in the community once the walking/biking trail is developed along East Long Lake Rd. Parking needs here will increase even without an LLRC presence as people will park here for the above reasons and to access the bike path to the Luce Line Trail & East Long Lake Road trail. Adding any type of building or storage facility at Summit will take away from current parking, not to mention create additional parking needs for the LLRC and eliminate green spaces. All of this would impede current park usage at Summit Beach. • What costs if any would be incurred by the city? o This discussion was likely meant to focus on financial considerations, but we reed to recognize the non-monetary aspects of this proposal. Putting a huge building in the middle of this small park irreversibly changes this park away from its initial designed intent to which it is serving very well. • What requirements/restrictions does the commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicant's plan? o We urge the Park Commission to completely reject any type of partnership with a private club (such as LLRC) at Summit Beach in alignment with the Park Commission's vision and mission to protect and promote park usage by the community and neighboring communities. • • The LLRC has clearly stated that any growth of their club despite this proposal is not their intent. If this is truly their intent, going forward from here,we would like to see the LLRC continue to stay at their current size at Birches (not adding any more water crafts or operating hours) and use any funds they had for this project to landscape and develop a safer path for the boats down to the water from there (which they said is a current concern). Any of the club's additional savings could be used to build a smaller structure at Birches for their current boats if they desire a permanent structure. Thank you for your consideration of fully rejecting a recommendation for a partnership between Orono and the LLRC in allowing the club to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach Park. Sincerely, Mike & Rachel Feldmann Mike 612-710-6252 Rachel 612-708-1407 • • From: Jon Mier • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Riet Subject: City of Orono Park.Development Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:55:02 PM Hi, Im aware there is a meeting about the proposal to turn a park or allow a business to develop a donated park? Is this true? How much money is the city is getting money for such a proposal, and does the city need the money? I could understand if the city needed the money but it seems that Orono is very healthy so i dont understand why there is entertainment of an idea like this. I do think the last mayor was too strict and she lost the election but now the current trend has been to the other extreme. Isnt there a practical place that we can reside in when it comes to these matters? Or maybe the city could be more open about the numbers because at face value the proposal get a negative response. I know by my home there was what we thought was a wetland, in fact a few years ago it was all under water! Now they brought in some extra fill and its developed for two large homes! Im really not an extremist and dont say that development is bad or anything like that but it seem that the city is getting off course to the other extreme. I know that people in the community task and for opinions, but maybe they dont have all the background info of the justification of this proposal so If you can share more details that would be great. Regards, Jon Miller 2980 Casco Pt Rd C: 218-689-2496 • • From: Matt Anderson To: Anna Carlson;pustin Rief;Denny Walsh Subject: Boathouse Proposal at Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 10:28:31 PM Good evening- I'm writing in reference to a boathouse proposal initiated(supposedly by the Long Lake Rowing Crew)at Summit Beach Park. I must admit I was somewhat surprised and taken back to learn these conversations and discussions began back as early as November of 2019. As a result, I'm concerned at the lack of transparency and awareness provided to the public and surrounding communities. This proposal begs a number of questions including but not limited to... *It's my understanding the land Summit Beach Park assumes was originally donated to the City by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. As a result, were there any conditions set forth and required by The Dayton's that stipulate and limits it's use to and for the public? Does it allow for private parties to build on the donated(public) land? If so,what public inclusion does it mandate? *Does building and erecting a private facility diminish the area and space(i.e. "footprint")of Summit Beach Park accessible and utilized by the public? What zoning, building limitations, access, areas for parking, are going to be required? • *As a result of a new,private facility that will allow(in theory)the Long Lake Rowing Crew greater storage and capacity is it their intention to supplement it with more boats& vessels? Will this create overcrowding on Long Lake and limit the public's access,use, and enjoyment? *Should the City allow for and approve a private party to build and construct on public property? If so, will the public have full access, inclusion, and use of this new facility? By what terms is the use established? *How and who(m)are responsible to pay for annual property taxes, maintenance,upkeep, etc. as a result of a new facility? *Should the City approve a proposal to build on public land by a private party does this serve as a catalyst and set a new, future precedent for other, yet similar,private party building proposals and requests on other public property'? I'm confident our local community would appreciate greater awareness and inclusion regarding the proposal, the opportunity for further and continued dialogue and due diligence, and to consider the short and long term impact the request/proposal may have on us all. Thank you, Matt Anderson II! Matt Anderson Darrell 1.Tamosuinas 1525 Long Lake Blvd. Orono,MN 55356 (612)408-9855 • July 27, 3020 Re:Summit Park Beach Dear Orono City Council members: (Denny Walsh, Aaron Printup,Victoria Seals, Richard Crosby II, Matt Johnson) I oppose the proposed construction of a rowing club or any other facility or changes on the site of the Summit Park Beach and pray that you will protect the park and the beach. My family and I have used the park for picnics and swimming since moving to the area in 1991.The park is a surprisingly natural and peaceful area on a beautiful lake that is consistent with the nature and fundamental characteristics of Orono. I believe that the purpose of the Dayton contribution to the community was to continue this park in its current state,for many lifetimes. I am also certain that the intention of the gift was never to see the park shared with a commercial or other type of enterprise or experience a structure or similar change. It's simply not natural and certainly not necessary. 4111 We are residents of Orono on Long Lake because of the beauty of the park and all aspects of the lake. I realize you are responsible for maintaining the natural beauty of Orono and hope you recognize that the proposed development will have a permanent and negative impact to the lake and to those residents and visitors to the Lake from the community who enjoy the park. Sincerely, OIP /4/ - Darrell Tamosuinas From: Norm Hamman • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Feedback Regarding Proposed Boat House at Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 1:19:03 PM July 26, 202U Mayor Dennis Walsh Council Member Aaron Printup Council Member Victoria Seals Council Member Richard Crosby Council Member Matt Johnson Re: Proposed Boat I louse at Summit Beach Park This letter is intended to provide feedback regarding the construction of a privately owned boathouse in the publicly owned Summit Park Beach. My family has owned a home at 450 East Long Lake Rd it Orono for more than fifty years. Our home is directly across the street from the entrance to the park. We have watched over the years as the park has provided enjoyment to many families, youth, &fisherman from the area. The park provides a natural setting in a peaceful and near pristine environment along the shores of beautiful Long Lake. Many years ago,the park was a gift to the citizens of Orono from Mr. Bruce Dayton who purchased and later donated the land to the city in order to protect it from development and to maintain the natural beauty of the land in perpetuity . for the residents of Orono. I hope that we can find a way to respect the wishes of this great visionary&philanthropist. Our family, and others in the immediate neighborhood see no value to the city in terms of allowing the private development of a 7,000 sf structure to occur in a public space on the shores of Long Lake, especially a natural setting that is a treasure to be shared with all residents of Orono. We strongly believe that our city leaders should work towards preserving the natural beauty of this treasure in conjunction with Orono's Vision Statement and Philosophy as documented on the Orono website and mentioned below. VISION STATEMENT To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. PHILOSOPHY Per the City of Orono website, the philosophy of the City of Orono is to: Preserve our distinct urban and rural land use patterns and lifestyles Preserve our local character and identity Protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka, its water quality, and its recreational assets Protect and preserve our many natural resources and open spaces . Public statements made by Orono's current elected officials con=irms their"support to protect and preserve it's natural amenities, historic properties, and our open space way of life". Construction of a 7,000 sf boat house in the Summit Perk Beach would directly contradict the stated values of our • elected officials along with Orono's published Vision Statement and Philosophy. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that Summit Park Beach remains undeveloped by private enterprise and to work towards preserving this open space and natural beauty in accordance with Orono's stated values. Thank you for considering our recommendations to help protect and preserve the beauty and treasures that we have been entrusted to protect for future generations to enjoy. We look forward to the meeting tomorrow evening to discuss further. Norm Hamman Greg Hamman Betty Hamman normhammant@comcast.net • From: Ten Pantzke To: Austin Rief Subject: Fwd:Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 4:52:11 PM Forwarded message From: Teri Pantzke<tlpantzke@gmail.com> Date: Sun,Jul 26,2020 at 3:52 PM Subject: Summit Beach Park To: <<carlson@ci.orono.mn.us>,<dreif@ci.orono.mn.us> Anna and Dustin, Please include this note for the council meeting on Monday evening. Just a note to tell you about my experiences at Summit Beach Park. I have been coming to this delightful beach for many years and although I no longer live in the area does not diminish my desire to go to that beautiful beach. I go at least every Saturday or Sunday and sometimes both. I enjoy seeing the same people week after week having picnics or just enjoying their day. When I ask my granddaughters which beach they want to go to, it is always Summit Beach Park. It has everything I could ask for in a beach; great swimming, floating on the lake, sitting in the shade from beautiful mature trees,sand where one can build a sand castle,trees to hang a hammock on and read a book while enjoying the children's laughter. And of course,the awesome rope swing. Please keep Summit Beach Park a public park, do not turn it into a private club; which does not coincide with the original intent of the land that was donated for use as a public park. 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There you have boats, trailers, cars and trucks at the public landing. It astrikes me that this location might be a better choice for the LLRC. We love the tranquility of Summit Beach. We love the small, quaint nature of this hidden gem. Please don't take this away from us. There are far too few places left in the metro area for families to enjoy a lake. Sincerely, John Hovanec (& Family) 2670 Kelley Parkway #108 Orono, MN 55356 CC: Anna Carlson Dustin Rief From: Stachia Fey To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief • Subject: LLRC building proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 4:51:21 AM Ms Carlson, Mr Rief, Mr Walsh, Mr Printup, Ms Seals, Mr Crosby and Mr Johnson, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Last night I was made aware of a proposed building on Summit Beach for a rowing club. Hence, I've been awake, unable to sleep. A friend of a friend found out this was happening on the Nextdoor App. I was wondering, have letters or emails been sent out to residents of Orono and/or Long Lake? If so, my apologies for not seeing it. My family and I have been Orono residents for the past 18+ years. We bought a property on Long Lake Blvd, it was at one time the ice shack for the farmhouse next door. We eventually tore down the 700sq/ft house and built a modest home on the property 4 years after becoming residents. Letters were sent out to our neighbors regarding a City Council Meeting where they were invited to attend in order to understand our plan for building. I did not see such a letter for this proposed building and maybe this proposal isn't quite at that point. Our family absolutely loves this community and Long Lake. We are avid stand up paddleboards that use Long Lake all the time. My husband ice • fishes on it in the winter and I snowshoe. On the rare occasion there is a sheet of ice thick enough to skate on before snow flies, we are out there. We have been going to Summit Beach since we moved here in the late 90's. Often we paddleboard over there and play on the rope swing enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and swim area provided. We also frequently bike around the lake and go for a swim and picnic in the lush grassy area on the hill. There have been so many incredible memories made at Summit Beach by our family and friends. Our son, who is now 13, rides his bike to this beach all the time with his buddies to play in the water. They have even created fun hide and seek games. Personally, I go over there and stretch on top of my paddleboard while holding onto the rope swing when no one is using it. It is my absolute favorite activity ever! The trees on this property are so majestic and full of character. It feels like a canopy of bliss on hot days. I went to this beach before it was a destination for others. It is no longer an unfound gem. White still a gem, it is used by many lucky people. I see people hanging from the trees in hammocks, people playing football and soccer in the grassy open space, families having picnics and swimmers, floaters and paddleboards in the area. It is a rarity to have such a special spot to go. We are blessed. It is my understanding that this piece of property was donated to the city by the Dayton family over 50 years ago for its natural beauty to be used as 111/ a public space for the community's enjoyment. I beg you not to move forward with any plans to change its current state. I have several concerns with this possible change. A few are...1 ) The safety of the swimmers and people floating in the water with rowers coming into the beach from the lake backwards. 2) The LLRC constructing a large building on public property that would harm some of the current trees, vegetation and the natural state of the park. 3) It would feel like it's a private rowers park instead of a peaceful yet lively and thriving community park. I ask you to please encourage the club to find private land to purchase for their project or improve their current location to meet their needs. It would be truly devastating to me and my family to change the current natural state of Summit Beach. Please don't forget it's sole purpose. It is so beautiful. r • / 4' ►i ,:. :..' ir ‘...._ -,-, -,,,A;,'..'' . - - '; f 111 ( li x 4a 3s.,. . A . '�"T1•.,.)r...'li fit., - k . 7. .;1_..t .4.., 5,,,,--, :.,--; Y , .r 4, ,... ii , :. )fr 1 1 ,a •. _ , t 'j . ID 40° P ?tr'Y' 0 '• s1, . .. i *.' r a 1 1 '' • • Thank you, Stachia Fey Stachia Fey M 612.240.9623 E ;tachiafev@gmail.corn • • July 26th,2020 Dear Council Members, The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our opposition to the proposed Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC) clubhouse and boat storage facility at Summit Beach on Long Lake.We are citizens of Orono and attend Orono public schools. The Vision Statement of Orono City is as follows: To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life,and recreational assets. These words should be defined as you consider the LLRC proposal.As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary: "preservation"—the act of keeping something the same,or of preventing it from being damaged. "natural"—as found in nature not involving anything made or done by people. "rural"---in, of or like the countryside. "quality of life"—the level of comfort or satisfaction that a person or group enjoys. "recreational"—connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working. • Proceeding with the proposal of LLRC or any private interest group as related to Summit Beach is at clear odds with the Vision Statement that you as Council Members were elected to uphold. Our objection to the LLRC proposal is in no way"anti-rowing" but rather"pro natural space and public use." Long Lake has only two public beaches for the enjoyment of all members of our local and extended community. The overwhelming majority of Orono residents do not participate in rowing. While some community members gain a greater quality of life participating in this recreational activity, most of us do not.While rowing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, practice teamwork and engage in physical activity, this is not the point. Building a facility for use by a small subset of community members is not in the best interest of our community at large. Moreover,the arguments that have been used (safety, underuse, security, improvement)to promote this facility are troubling and serve to obfuscate the real issue that this project is not in line with our city Vision, nor is it a public benefit. The promotional material describes the LLRC facility as a"timeless beach destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use."We believe that the natural beauty of this beach is in itself timeless and does not require buildings to make it something that the public will enjoy for generations to come. In fact,the Dayton family gifted this land to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment. The letter submitted by the Dayton's long-time caretaker testifies to this. It is an inappropriate overreach for any one organization, no matter its focus to assume that it's mission should overshadow this history. We have read the meeting notes, letters and other documents associated with the LLRC proposal.There are many unanswered questions regarding LLRC that need to be addressed. • Who are the faces of LLRC?The website lists no Executive Director, Board, Donors or Members. • This information needs to be public as this entity is asking for ownership of public land. • Why is the club not looking at private land on which to build?There are properties for sale on • Long Lake that would afford dock access. If the club is able to secure private donations of individuals who are passionate about the sport,the ability should be there to make this vision a reality. • LLRC is only 6 years old. The land was donated to Orono for use as a natural space nearly 50 years ago.Who is responsible if LLRC disbands? • How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? Have consistent efforts been made to engage the community in a transparent fashion? • Why has the LLRC not partnered with the incredible new Orono Activities Center to address their workout needs related to weights and rowing machines? • What is the environmental impact of more man-made buildings and hardscape, more cars, and fewer established trees on the lake and surrounding woods? Is this the vision that the Dayton family had when it gifted the land to Orono? • How does a clubhouse that requires membership with wood and glass door for viewing, wraparound decks, office spaces, men's and women's locker rooms, conference space, indoor rowing machines, boats wash, display areas and weights benefit the Orono community at large? The final question necessitates an examination of the difference between a need and a want.Too often, the distinction between these concepts is lost when individuals or organizations, passionate about their interests seek to further their personal visions. While rowing may be considered a "need" by some, the sport does not require a 1 '/%story, 7,000 sq. ft storage facility and clubhouse in order to take place. What is required is boats and water, both of which LLRC already has. If LLRC considers an indoor storage facility a"need"then they might look at a different location on privately owned land in order to build sheds or other appropriate outbuildings. Our hope is that LLRC can partner with like-minded private citizens,the Orono Activities Center or other interested parties to achieve the dream of a rowing facility that will meet all of their needs and wants.We simply don't approve of their proposal to cut down beautiful, mature trees, impact wildlife, add man-made • infrastructure and upset the timeless natural beauty of a publicly owned beach to do so. Respectfully, Alisa & Sean Benson • From: Tom Bergstrom • To: penny Walsh;Aaron H.Printuo;victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson;Anna Carlson;Austin Rief Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club/Boat House Date: Monday,July 27,2020 1:44:51 AM Long Lake isn't a surfing lake. It isn't a rowing lake. It isn't a tubing lake. It isn't a fishing lake. It isn't a swimming lake. It isn't a sailboat lake. It is all of those combined and more. It's a multi-purpose lake that anyone can use at their leisure within the state guidelines, laws and regulations. If you put up a 6,000-9,000 square foot private rowing club building you have just turned Long Lake into a rowing lake. I am writing this letter in opposition to the proposed plans that call for building a private row club facility at the Summit Park on Long Lake. I have been a homeowner since 2016 on the North side of Long Lake in Orono. I take my 3 children weekly to both of the parks on Long Lake frequently throughout the summer. We particularly enjoy Summit Park due to its natural and relaxing atmosphere. I am not writing to argue against the numerous benefits for a rowing as a sport, hobby or club. I hope someday that my children will have interest in joining the row club as it would be great to see them rowing across the water. I do however oppose building because it turns a public space, that was donated to be public, to • benefit a such a small number of people (currently around 90)as in doing so it is a great disservice to the general public. Public spaces are well,for the public. Had the Dayton family wanted these assets going to private groups or clubs they would have in fact done that.They didn't. Instead they put their trust into the city to take care of the lands to ensure the best use for the public.That trust is with each of you now. Removing trees. 7,000+square foot building. Larger parking lot.Smaller green space. None of those enhance a park but in fact do the opposite. Please keep our lovely little park just indeed that. Tom Bergstrom 1509 Long Lake Blvd Orono, MN 55356 From: Linda To: Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson;Anna Carlson;Dustin Ref Subject: Maintaining Summit Park Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:15:42 AM July 27,2020 Dear Orono City Council members: I am writing on behalf of the Summit Beach Park in an effort to save the beautiful natural environment of the treasured family memories in the Orono community. Our children and their friends have grown up enjoying swimming,relaxing(parents and friends)and picnicking on the sandy beach and among the trees. I have always felt safe there and am concerned about the continued safety if rowing becomes a large activity. Also,a huge structure on Orono's family swimming beach will totally destroy the ambiance of nature that we are enjoying with our neighbors. I loved growing up in this beautiful environment, teaching our children how to enjoy the true beauty of nature, and looking forward to sharing that experience with our grandchildren. Please protect this park and do not let a commercial establishment destroy its beauty and purpose. Thank you for your consideration, Linda Tamosuinas 1525 Long Long Blvd • Long Lake,MN 55356 612-644-5448 Sent from my iPad Elizabeth Coburn • 1674 Bollum Lane Long Lake, MN 55356 July 26, 2020 Orono City Council 2780 Kelley Pkwy Long Lake, MN 55356 Dear Council Members: My name is Elizabeth Coburn and I live at 1674 Bollum Lane in Long Lake with my husband, Arthur Jacobson. We write to you today to express our concerns about the Long Lake Rowing Club's (LLRC) proposal for Summit Beach Park. We only became aware of this proposal through a neighborhood social media site (Nextdoor) in the past month, and since then have reviewed the various proposals and meeting minutes as well as watched the two park ooard meetings where the proposals were discussed. I grew up in Wayzata, and used Summit Beach Park frequently with my family and friends. Two and a half years ago my husband and I moved back to Minnesota with the intention of starting • and raising a family. We immediately zeroed in on the Long Lake/Orono area as where we wanted to live. Unlike Wayzata, and to my pleasant surprise, Long Lake/Orono had remained much as I remembered it from growing up - this includes the Summit Beach Park. We're avid hikers and cyclists and we have two dogs. It was important to us to live in a place with easy access to open green space, nature and trails. We did purchase a house in Long Lake and since then we've made frequent use of the Luce Line, the Long Lake city trails, Wood Rill and Summit Beach Park. Some of these parks and trails we use on a daily basis all year round. We cherish and deeply appreciate the access to nature that we have here, and we take care of these resources as if they were our own property by cleaning up after ourselves, and others. We've also considered joining the Long Lake Rowing Club - my husband used to row and I've always wanted to. The LLRC is an asset to the community, and we're happy it's here. This seems to be the way most people feel. However, we are strongly opposed to their proposal for a facility at Summit Beach Park. It's a natural park in a quiet residential area and it shouldn't be developed - least of all by a private organization for private use. The LLRC, in their proposals, refer to various elements of their plan as "improvements", or the plan as a whole as being an improvement, but we fail to see how placing a 6,000-9,000 square foot building smack dab in the middle of a park - taking down old-growth trees in the process -would be an improvement. It feels like it would have the opposite effect entirely. Some of those opposed to the plan have referred to Summit Beach as a "hidden gem". and we'd agree with this characterization. We also think it's a positive characterization. However, some of40 1 • those in support of the plan have said that such a "hidden gem" of a park can't really benefit the public if they don't know about it or that it's used for inappropriate or nefarious activities ("kids doing drugs"). We don't think many of the people saying these things are familiar with the park at all. Summit Beach is very well used. We use it, our acquaintances use it, those living by the park use it, and we see people there all the time engaged in various activities (picnicking, swimmingwalking, fishing, etc.). My sister has lived in Long Lake for 20 years. She and her family, along with their friends and their kids, frequent the park too. Most of her friends live in Minneapolis. While they have lakes and beaches and parks in their area many of them are far more developed and crowded. We heard in one of the meetings a man from Medina say that his family uses the lake and the park all the time, and he knows many others outside of the immediate community who use it. All of this is to say that the park is well used, accessible (you can walk there, bike there, or drive and park for free), and not like many other parks and beaches - it's an asset that we should be proud of and preserve. Even in the two and a half years we've been living in Long Lake we've seen development pick up significantly, which is why it's more important than ever to consider each development carefully, and protect our parks. We understand that it's part of the mission of the park commission to increase usage of parks and open spaces, but there are other ways. The development of the East Long Lake Road trail (beginning August 1st) is one of these ways, and will most certainly increase usage in a positive way. That development also seems more in line with what Mr. Dayton intended when he gifted • the park to the City of Orono. (Regarding Mr. Dayton, and his gift of the park, it seems there's more investigation to be done as to the legality of any development on the park land - in one of the meetings a former caretaker made a statement as to Mr. Dayton's intentions and another member of the community mentioned that the abstract for the parcel is missing...) On the other hand, the type of development being proposed by the LLRC would surely increase usage but not necessarily by the public. Sure, users of the park would increase from this one category (LLRC members and their friends and family), but users of other categories may actually decrease. We would feel less welcome in the park if it was home to a private club, and while it was actively being used by the LLRC. We'd find it stressful to use the park freely and safely not knowing when they'd be there, for how long, and if we were in the way. (It's likely that parking will also become more difficult - even if it was increased - and that signage, permitting and enforcement would be required eventually.) We're also very disappointed with how the LLRC developed and presented its proposal, and how the overall process has unfurled. The first proposal was, in a word, appalling. With no consideration for the park, the beach, the neighborhood, or the user community, the LLRC proposed to build a 9,000 square foot facility with decks and patios and outbuildings (pavilions and playgrounds) along with a few docks - one that completely enclosed the beach and another right next to the rope swing. Some of these facilities and amenities were supposedly intended to be open to the public. Regardless, the main element is a private clubhouse, training and storage • facility for use by its membership - right in the middle of the park. To us, this initial proposal 2 smacked of entitlement and disregard for the park and the people who use it. The only people . consulted were the LLRC's membership and the immediate neighbors - and many (or all) of the neighbors seemed to feel about the same as we did. The second proposal was a stripped down version of the first. The building would only be 6,000 square feet, the docks would be moved away from the beach and all of the other amenities - the ones that would be for public use - were removed. We fail to see how anyone, anymore, can claim this project would benefit the park or the public at all. The only ones to benefit would be the LLRC and that benefit would come at the expense of the park, the neighborhood, and the community. It's possible that we might see a third proposal at the upcoming City Council meeting, but we think the LLRC needs to consider other options at this point. It does already have a home. It's not perfect, but the LLRC is not being forced to move. A full service facility would be nice, but the LLRC needs to do its due diligence and explore other options (Nelson Beach, a better storage facility on the lake - preferably not in a public park - and rented space in a commercial zone for their other activities). Long Lake is a small lake, perhaps there's one better suited to the needs of the club and with land available for purchase where the vision for this facility and growth could be realized. We don't know what's best for the LLRC, not being members, but we do feel strongly that this proposal is not best for the park and the community. However this proceeds, there needs to be more transparency, and engagement with the • community going forward. Again only the LLRC's members and the immediate neighbors of the park have been directly engaged sc far. The rest of us have found out by word of mouth, and we suspect a large part of the community still has no idea what's going on. We only found out about the proposal sitting on the City Council's agenda two days ago. The council meeting is tomorrow. That's not enough time for the community to organize and prepare. We assume the LLRC has known they'd be on the agenda for quite some time... The LLRC's supporters in letters and comments have in many cases framed the proposal and its acceptance as "us against them". Anyone opposing is seen as not liking the LLRC, not wanting it to succeed, or grow (though the LLRC itself claims it doesn't intend to grow). We don't think that's an accurate or fair portrayal at all. As was stated in the beginning of this letter, and as many have said, we support the LLRC and are proud to have them in our community. But that's not the same as supporting what feels like a public land grab for a singular purpose and to the benefit of a private membership-only organization who has little to no understanding or appreciation for the affinity many in the community have for Summit Beach Park and how their proposal is a clear threat to its history, character and charm. There are many other issues to be considered - liability, safety, rules and regulations (and enforcement of those rules), how this might set a precedent for private development and usage of public land, and how this might encourage unwieldy and outsized growth if LLRC does establish itself in a park. These issues are relevant and of great concern to us, but they're • 3 • matters for the Council, the Park Board, the Planning Commission and other relevant authorities to weigh and consider at the appropriate time. This is a contentious issue, as any proposal to develop a public natural resource is bound to be. There is passion and goodwill on both sides and we have faith that the City Council, the Park Board and the Planning Commission will take the necessary time to consider this proposal and the appropriate process for proceeding, or not. We look forward to being a part of that process. We apologize for the length of this letter, but we're playing catch-up. We appreciate the opportunity to add our voices to this conversation. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Sincerely, _ izabeth Coburn • . Arthur Jacobs() • 4 From: Julie Ruegemer • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Please Protect our Parks from Development Date: Monday,July 27,2020 12:22:02 AM Orono Vision Statement: To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Orono was once known and cherished for its green space- but with every passing day this is changing as more and more trees are cut down and more land is developed.This is incredibly disappointing to watch. But one thing we, as citizens, should be able to trust- is that our public parkland remains protected by our elected leaders. We are a wealthy city-we should be able to protect our parks from development. So it is disappointing that a private club with deep pockets has been aggressively pushing to build their own private 6000 square foot (give or take), million dollar structure on our taxpayer parkland -and they have yet to be told "No thank you -the park is for everyone and is not available for private development." Community members expect that their elected leaders will protect their parkland and that this is sacred space. The burden should not be on them to fight for their public parks to remain public parks -they simply should expect this to be the case.They put a lot of trust in the elected leaders to look out for Orono citizens- especially when it pertains to our parks. Bruce and Ruth Dayton generously donated this land on Long Lake to the city of Orono • because they were passionate conservationists and believed strongly that all people should be able to enjoy the serene nature of this special place. It is shocking and disappointing that a huge private building would even be considered an option on a nature park-taking down trees and wildlife and changing the use of the park to cater to a private club. Summit Beach is a place where people from all walks of life of all ages come to enjoy the lake and land for free for an invigorating swim, a kayak ride, a picnic, a game of catch, hammocking, etc., etc., etc. Our parkland should not be for sale.There will always be a club with deep pockets that wants our parks for their own private use. Orono parkland must remain open and available to our residents - not to people that want to develop the land to suit their own private needs. The rowing club already has a home across the lake with a large parking lot,just off a highway so their large membership & high traffic isn't intrusive on a small neighborhood - and in fact it is probably very good for Birch's business to have them there. It is not the Orono public park's responsibility to turn our beautiful nature park into a storage facility with private offices for their rowing staff. Please, do the job we trusted you to do, and protect our parks. Our Orono residents deserve their public parks to be available for them. Our tax dollars pay for...preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Please protect our parks. • Julie Ruegemer 1295 Loma Linda Ave • Orono 55364 • • From: Karina Go!berq To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Please Reject LLRC Building Proposal at Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 8:43:47 PM To whom this may concern, As a frequent user of the beautiful space at Summit Beach Park, l am very appreciative of the wide open space that allows so many of us to enjoy the park without feeling over-crowded. Many of us are concerned that if the LLRC builds their structure on this beautiful, lush space, the welcoming and relaxing energy of the park will change to a more hustle and bustle type of environment and be less family friendly. We ask that you please take into consideration how important this public space is to the community and why we would like to preserve it. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Rfirina colder j, V, L:PCC, • • From: Wendy Geffre • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Proposed Summit Beach Park Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 4:14:20 PM I disapprove of the proposed Summit Beach Park to be redeveloped for the use of another privatized club around the Lake Minnetonka area. I state Lake Minnetonka, which includes Orono/Long Lake area. I grew up, raised children and now have grandchildren in many communities around tie lakes and now have lived in Orono for 17 years. I have watched the well-to-do buy up land or businesses develop any footage available for their private use. Most recent example: Wolf Ridge housing development privatizing shoreline on Long Lake for their use only. Bruce and Ruth Dayton donated the natural, rustic Wood Rill Scientific and Natural Area, plus 4.8 acres of Summit Beach for the open, quiet and natural area. If anyone has been to Summit Beach on any given day,you will find toddlers to seniors swimming laps.The rowing club does NOT represent all of the diverse people who enjoy this beach. I, even,disapprove of a playground for you will see teenagers throwing frisbees,to parents playing catch, to building sand castles.Sunbathers, book readers, picnics on blankets, kayaking,fishing, rafting,fishing along the shore, rope swing—all constructive fun.Summit Beach is an open spaced, natural area within our community that all sources of income can enjoy without paying park fees. Has anyone seen the turkeys who roost in the trees? Laid on a raft and seen a baby eagle learning to navigate its new life?Parents teaching their children to do basic swimming?A senior taking his grandchild out on kayaks and teaching them the art of slow, peaceful boating?That you will find at Summit Beach. I,truly, enjoyed seeing the rowing club on Long Lake but there must be an alternative solution.There is plenty of shoreline on the west end of Nelson • Park and this park is already structured for boats, trailers.The old BP station can be a storage unit for rowers and the money they will use for building up Summit Park can be used for trailers to transport. It's a direct line down to Nelson Park boat landing. I can honestly predict if this proposed "good sell" of redeveloping Summit Park for the greater good,will become another private club and restrictions to the community using this beach.A large volume of community will not be able to afford signing their children up for lessons. Restrictions will be placed on usage of the land due to expensive boats being stored, not to mention the destruction of the old trees, wildlife and natural shoreline. Lets talk about another tax increase for water, sewage, parking lot, playground equipment, maintenance etc. etc. Who pays for this? I question, if,this property was donated as an open,green space by the Daytons,to the community, is there not a clause that states it cannot be developed for the privatization of any group?Again, I strongly oppose taking our last bit of natural area.The community as a whole, I'm sure, do not want to become another Wayzata, Excelsior. Thank you. Wendy Geffre. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 • From: Walter Moe To: Austin Rief Subject: Protect our Parks Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 4:35:53 PM Dear Dustin, Protect our Parks for public use!We <new the Dayton's and they strongly intended their land to be for Public use. It was a generous gift and should not be denied.We have lived in Orono since 1958 and the park space is important to us. Please vote "No" and do not let this mistake happen. Wyatt and Nancy Moe 1230 Spruce Place Orono, MN 55364 • From: (Alistair James Austin Rief Subject: Rowing Club Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 7:08:47 PM 1 object to public land(Long Lake Park and Beach) being used for private purposes (Rowing Club Clubhouse). Who benefits,other than the Rowing Club and whoever is involved in the real estate and construction project? Certainly not the residents of Orono, as a whole. Our quiet neighborhood has been misused enough over the last 3 years(diverted traffic to facilitate rebuild of Wayzata Blvd)and then ignored(the potholes on Old Long Lake Rd are unacceptable). Please pay some attention to our part of Orono. Alistair Jacques S • From: Z • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit beach park Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 8:48:26 PM Dear Dustin and Anna, I have heard that the wonderful,family friendly Summit Beach Park is being considered for a private rowing club spot.This is a wonderful beach for all of the residents of the area,especially with little kids.We go there often to get away from the big beach down the road.It's perfect for my 3 children(4,5,7)and every time we are there(week or weekend)there is always other families there with young children.This is a wonderful safe,tucked away beach for us and everyone else.Taking this away from us would be a huge travesty for my family and the residents of the area. Additionally,I'm appalled to hear that residents were only notified Friday afternoon to voice their opinions for the Monday meeting proposal.That is just absurd!The voice of the city needs to be heard.Is this the typical protocol? A weekend to respond?If so,i urge you to also take a look at your business practices and communication timelines. Again,I urge you to not approve the proposal as this would be a significant loss to the residents of the area and to you! Kind regards. Jill Hansen 847.393.5305 Sent from my iPhone • S From: heather sheehan To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach Park/LLRC proposal Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 2:13:11 PM Dear Orono City Council: We are writing to let you know that we are in opposition to the proposed plan to build a facility for the Long Lake Rowing Club at Summit Beach Park. Our family has been visiting Summit Beach Park almost every Friday afternoon and evening in the summers for fifteen years. We meet friends for a relaxing evening at the lake with picnics and games and swimming until the beautiful sunset tells us it's time to go home. It's such a special place to us,we recently celebrated a 50th birthday at the beach! We have tried other beaches but have never been able to find the perfect mix of sandy beach, lawn space for games,trees for hammocks, picnic facilities,and friendly people that Summit Beach Park offers. The park is well-used by a variety of people-people launching kayaks and paddleboards, older people swimming long distances in the evenings, and lots of families playing on the beach and In the water. Based on what we have seen proposed-a building in the current wooded area and boat docks -we believe the addition of a building and docks for the rowing club will significantly impact how we and other members of the public will be able to use the beach and park. It will change the feel of park completely so that it will not be inviting for anyone who is not associated with the rowing club. The current swimming area is not very large and if boat docks are added, it seems impossible that the swimming beach could be maintained in any meaningful way. If the beach is somehow maintained, the prospect of rowers and swimmers in such close proximity feels dangerous. Although the rowing club provides a valuable service to some in the community,we are corcerned about equal access to all citizens, not just those privileged to be part of the rowing club. We do not • believe they should be allowed to take over a public park for their exclusive use when the park is so well utilized by a variety of people. Thank you for your consideration of all sides of this issue. Ken and Heather Sheehan S From: Anthony Ouill To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief • Cc: Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Pnntup;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson Subject: Summit Beach Park Redevelopment Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 10:41:43 PM Dear Mayor and City Council Members, My family and l moved to the area in July of 2019 and live near the east side of the lake. We love Summit Beach Park and have been using it weekly since the first weekend after moving into our house. We are there multiple times per week and it always has other families or groups there.The narrative that it is unused, hidden,and full of unsavory characters is simply false. It can in no sense be considered hidden if a new family to the area found it within two days of moving in. Summit Beach Park is full of people who spend all week looking forward to a relaxing day at the beach. It is full of teanagers lounging on hammocks and swinging on the rope swing. It is full of parents teaching the joy of fishing to young children.It has groups of people playing soccer, volleyball and frisbee in the large open area. The hill where the boathouse would stand is often used by people relaxing or enjoying a picnic. It has become an important part of our lives and we know many other residents feel the same. There are many arguments that can be used to counter this proposal: For residents close to the park, the excessively large building and footprint will be a constant eyesore for people who bought or built homes with the valid expectation that it would not be110 developed for private use. For general park goers,the building and the necessary buffer around the building will greatly reduce the ability to enjoy the park. To say it is oversized relative to developable land would be an understatement. For swimmers,the in and out of boats and the fact that a private dock will be around or next to the swimming area will not only create a safety hazard,but will also inevitably lead to friction between public users of the beach and the private club. For environmentalists,many old trees will be cut down and the lakeshore will be affected to the detriment of water quality. The last thing we need are more developments close to the Lakeshore. Many court battles have been fought by homeowners just trying to build a sauna close to the lakeshore, let alone an 8,000 sq ft building. For proponents of the efficient use of taxpayer funds,the lending of land for free or at below market rates to a private entity and to the detriment of the taxpayers that use the park is a major concern. If the City would like to revitalize the park using a public/private partnership, then a public comment period and a call for proposals should be the first step. For the Dayton Family, who were kind enough to buy the land, return it to a semi-natural state, and then donate it to the city to protect the lake and prevent development, this would be a clear slap in the face. It would be very surprising if the legal documentation that supported that donation did not stipulate future uses of the land and prohibit this type of private development, • and if the paperwork did not support this claim, donor intent surely would. • These are all valid arguments and we are sure they have been voiced already. But we think they miss the point. This beach is one of the few places in the area where people from all walks of life can coexist. It is arguably one of the most diverse public locations in Long Lake/Orono and is enjoyed by people of all races and economic statuses. For the many citizens that cannot afford private pools,boats,or private clubs, this is a much needed oasis. As a family with young children, it has been a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or weekend. We have met lifelong friends, watched our children grow and learn to swim,and have enjoyed storing and launching our canoe from the publicly available canoe storage at the park. We are constantly bumping into families we know that live on all sides of town at the park who are just looking for a nice place to enjoy nature. While we have yet to see the unsavory behavior that so many proponents of the boathouse bring up,we have seen families able to find some semblance of normalcy in these uncertain times. Please do not take the little public land that is available and give it away for private use. We understand the Long Lake Rowing Club's need for a permanent facility and can empathize with their situation. Their need for space does not mean that it should come at the expense of the public. Their need for space and the need for the park to remain public are not mutually exclusive. Also,please consider the hundreds of silent voices out there that are completely unaware of this proposal. If the Council would still like to continue exploring a partnership with the Long Lake Rowing Club, then for the sake of transparency and honesty,post the plans publicly at • the park and allow park goers the opportunity to make an informed decision on its future. The Three Rivers Park District has demonstrated good governance by posting a sign right in front of where the boathouse would stand. It invites the public to "Help Plan the Next Regional Trail" and provides the information necessary to contact them. If they can be that open and transparent, why can't the City of Orono? If the Rowing Club is really the best use of the land,then surely a public comment period that is well advertised and accessible would support that claim. Best Regards, Anthony and Kristen Quill • From: Betse Johnson To: Austin Rief • Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 5:12:13 PM Hi Dustin, Our names are David and Betse Johnson we live at 460 E. Long Lake Road in Orono. We are right across the street from Summit Beach Park. We are contacting you because we are concerned about the possible building of Long lake rowing club boathouse, private building,in our park! We purchased our home in 2010.We have two children in Orono middle school, they are both 13 years old. Our kids love the park and the beach ,we are over there much of the summer, as are our kids friends from school, their parents and their teachers , Neighbors, and other people who have become very good friends from meeting them at the beach. We have heard that the city Peels that our beach park is underutilized! We can tell you that this park is very well used,if not overused! People park on the street in front of our house, up on old Long Lake Road ,to walk down to get into the park ,especially on the weekends and during the summer with kids off from school. We have even had people come and ask us if they can park in our driveway, so they can go to the beach. I have taken videos and pictures of how busy Summit Beach Park is. Our question is, why would any one in Orono want a private club to take over a third of the public park? How does that increase the public use of the park?The beach will be compromised by boat docks, and private users. Surely the boat club can exist without occupying public property. Some say the park needs more security and that the rowing club would provide that. But do we give away the park for better security? That's a high price to pay , when all we need is a 411 couple more light polls and remote video monitoring. This rowing club wants to put docs in at the beach. A few years ago Orono removed their dock because of liability. Kids were playing on the dock and getting hurt. The rowing club docs will take over the beach. The rowing club says they want to share the park ,but what they're really doing is taking the park away from the public. There will not be more public use of the park but less,and much more private use! This is not in the public interest or in the interest of Orono which claims, they want to protect are parks and our green space from development. If this building is allowed to be built In Summit beach park, it will be there FOREVER,there's no going back. We might as well change the name of the park to the Long Lake Rowing Club Park. Thank you for your consideration, David and Betse Johnson 952-949-4929 S • From: Daisy Johnson To: Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:00:10 PM Dear Mr. Rid, My name is Daisy Johnson and I go to school at OMS. My family has lived across the street from Summit Beach Park for almost 8 years now and I'm concerned about the Long Lake Rowing Club taking over our park. The park is not incredibly large, and the building alone will take up 1/3 of the space there. While the park is smaller than most, it is also very well used. There are people over at the park/beach roughly every day swimming,kayaking, and running their dogs in the grassy area, among other activities. My family loves going over to the beach to swim and it is one of the reasons we moved into our house in the first place. l have met many friends over at the beach including one of my best friends Siri,and several of the people whose dogs I walk. Another problem with it is that about 5 years ago there was a dock over at the beach. The dock was removed due to liability issues after several kids were injured while playing on it. The problem with this is that the Long Lake Rowing Club intends to put in several docks that will not only take up space on the beach, but could also be a big problem for people over at the park. Thank you for your time, sincerely, Daisy Johnson From: Samuel Johnson To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Fief;Victoria Seals;Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Printuo;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnsen Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:14:42 PM I'm a 13 year old kid named Samuel Johnson and I live right across the street from the beach so l go there all the time,and I don't want a private building taking up a third of the park. I see a ton of people that go there every day and if you put a private boat house there not a lot of people will come there anymore.and if the public is giving away part of the beach and putting in a private boat house what do we get out of it. It would be nice if they gave free memberships and lessons to kids in Orono. so please don't • S • From: Marsha Reiman To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief;Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Prtntuo;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson Subject: Summit Beach Project Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 12:13:45 PM Hello, I would like to give input about the proposal for the building a facility at Summit Beach. I have lived in this area for nearly 50 years, and am most concerned about the impact it will have on a quiet residential area. 1. I find it astounding that the City of Orono would enable a private club, to essentially take over a beach that was a gift to all Orono residents. 2. Bruce Dayton was a lover of nature and has donated other properties in the area with the idea of preservation. A building of that size on a small piece of property, to my mind wasn't his intent. 3. This is a quiet residential area, why would you consider choosing a private club over your residents that pay taxes? 4. Have you thought about the impact of such a large building on such a small piece of shoreline? Will the people of Orono be able to use the private building located on "their beach"? Who will pay for the upkeep? 5. A great concern for me is the access from US 12. The exit from US 12 to Old Long Lake Road is on a curve, that is already dangerous. As you know there are two left lanes that merge on the curve, and to add more traffic and danger to that area is a safety issue. I would ask you to think about the major effect this proposal will have on the residents of the area, for those travel US 12, and especially about the spirit of the gift of Summit Beach to all people of Orono. Are you in good conscience willing to change the essence of this area for the enjoyment of a few? Please don't dishonor Bruce Dayton. Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I am hopeful that you will make a honorable decision. Marsha Reiman S From: Larry Carlson To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief • Subject: Summit Beach property Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 3:22:59 PM I have lived on Old Long Lake Road for 32 years,and had the privilege of working for Mr.Bruce Dayton for 26 years as his Caretaker and Property Manager.We had many discussions about how to preserve the main property along Old Long Lake Road and to maintain it in it's natural state. Through his vision and generosity.it became Woodrill State Natural Area.and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity. In the 1970's,Bruce gave the Summit Beach property to the City of Orono,and I am convinced his vision was for it to remain as a natural space and also as a public space. 1 cannot envision any scenario where he would view a 7.000 square foot private entity building and huge dock complex as maintaining natural and public spaces. I do not view this as a case of"Not in My Backyard",but as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public space per Bruce's vision,generosity,and foresightedness. Thank you for your consideration on this matter. Sincerely, Larry Carlson 965 Old Long Lake Road Orono 0 • • From: Beth Davis To: Austin Rief;Anna Carlson;Denny Walsh;Victoria Seals;Aaron H.Printuo;Matt Johnson;Richard Crosby Cc: Julie Ruegemer Subject: Summit Beach Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 5:22:45 PM Dustin, We live on old long lake road and frequent Summit Beach with family and friends throughout the summer. It is a pleasant spot that is busy but quiet. It would be very disappointing to see that area turned into an office/storage facility and have the traffic increased within the already small beach and parking area. The increased traffic would also be cause for concern for our kids. Our daughters are currently able to walk or bike to the beach and swim with friends. Building a rowing club would negatively impact that experience for them. Part of the attraction of many Orono parks is that they exist seamlessly within residential and natural areas. Please do not take that experience from the current park users and send additional traffic to a peaceful residential area. Sincerely, Beth and Rick Davis Wakefield Road • Begin forwarded message: From: Julie Ruegemer<julieruegemer cuhotmail.com> Date: July 26, 2020 at 3:29:24 PM CDT To: Julie Ruegemer<julieruegemer(iithotmai1.com> Subject: Please help protect our parks!!! URGENT Dear Orono residents- Please take a moment to send a short letter tonight REJECTING the idea of allowing a private rowing club to build a large, private million dollar building for their personal use on Orono parkland. Summit Beach is a PUBLIC Orono park & beach on Long Lake -the land was donated by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. The Daytons were passionate conservationists and protectors of nature.The beautiful parkland is a combination of woods, wetlands, and beach.They were extremely careful and purposeful in leaving the land to the public park system for the public to enjoy. The private rowing club is currently and comfortably housed across the lake at Birch's-yet they are trying to get Orono to essentia'ly give them land to allow then to build their own 6000 square fcot storage facility to protect their boats- as well as private office space and private exercise space for them to use year-round.This would NOT be a public building for the • community to use.This would be their own PRIVATE building put on PARKLAND for them to do with as they choose.They would be cutting down many trees to build this large structure. Please let the Orono City Council know you oppose the rowing club building this huge private structure at this nature park and ask them to PROTECT OUR PARKS for public use and public • enjoyment. Not only would this private structure involve cutting down many trees, but it would be inevitable that they would say they needed more parking in the near future and ask to build a build a bigger parking lot to accommodate their large membership-thereby cutting down more trees. Currently, they are able to use the huge parking lot at Birch's that is located off a busy highway where their large numbers and traffic aren't disruptive to a small quiet neighborhood like where Summit Beach is. Thank you. Please share with other Orono residents who care about preservation of greenspace & parkland. Include your name and home address at the bottom of your email. Thank you! Julie Ruegemer EMAILING LETTERS: Send them to the following two admins (Anna and Dustin) in the city of Orono and they should include your letters with the notes for the council for the meeting tomorrow evening. In addition, you can send directly to each city council member if you would like. Please send tonight or by early morning Monday to make sure it gets included. Anna Carlson acarlsonaci.orono.mn.us Dustin Rief driefCa�ci.orono.mn.us For your reference, here are the council members: Denny Walsh Mayor dwalsh2@ci.orono.mn.us Aaron Printup City Council aprintup@ci.orono.mn.us Victoria Seals City Council vseals@ci,orono.mn.us Richard Crosby II City Council rcrosby@ci.orono.mn.us Matt Johnson City Council rnjohnson@ci.orono.mn.us • From: Thomas Paustenbach • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief;Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson Cc: $hello Bonneville Subject: Summit Park Beach proposal Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:0-:44 PM Importance: High Dear Orono City Leaders, We are 5+year Long Lake residents and wanted to express concern over the Summit Park Beach proposal.As a family with young children (age 3 and 7), we very much enjoy this small, quiet beach that we have the ability to ride our bikes to. Along with Nelson Park/Beach, Summit Park Beach is a great asset to our community. Regarding this proposal, I would suggest the top priority for the City Council should be to work to improve and expand Summit Park Beach. New picnic tables, a playground area, an expanded beach, improved views of the lake. This park is such a unique asset to the city of Orono/Long Lake ... lets please not privatize any more premium lakefront property that the public has access to! IF the above first priority can be accomplished, and if the LLRC facility and docks can be separated by a reasonable distance from the beach/park and NOT block any public lake views 110 (thinking about the neighboring homes..), then it would be wonderful to enjoy an improved park/beach and LLRC location. If not, there is plenty of other unused lakeshore on Long Lake that may be an option for them.. I enjoy the Long Lake Rowing Crew and it is nice to have them as a part of the lake/community. But their facility should not take up valuable space on the beach that was donated oy Bruce and Ruth Dayton to the Public for Public use (NOT to the LLRC for private use!). Please help us to preserve and improve this wonderful park/beach and ensure it is not sacrificed by this proposal. Public first! LLRC second. Thank you for all your efforts in keeping and improving what we believe is the best community in the Twin Cities, Tom and Shelly Paustenbach Long Lake 111 From: Christine Leiding To: Anna Carlson • Cc: Austin Rief Subject: Summit Park Beach Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:24:43 PM To whom it may concern, We as Orono taxpayers are concerned that the city council is considering using public property for the private pleasure of a select few. The Dayton family donated this property for use as a park and turning it into a private clubhouse is outside the scope of the donation's intent. Also the reduction of green space. Preserving and maintaining Orono's green space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect. Once we lose it you will never get it back. Summit Beach is an unique park. I'vE had many family and friends remark that they can't believe this beach is in the Metro area. It gives them an up north feel. Why move from Birches?There are no swimmers or families enjoying a day at the beach to disrupt. Alan and Christine Leiding 2670 Kelley Parkway unit 117 4111 From: Mike Feldmann • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Riet Subject: Summit Park City Council meeting:items for inclusion Date: Monday,July 27,2020 6:51:30 AM Anna and Dustin, I went over to Summit Park to see if users of the park had been informed about this proposal and they had not so I put together a list where they could sign and have their voices heard. This list is a partial list of those involved in the conversation so far. 1 know NextDoor has seen a lot of activity as well as neighborhood conversations and the like but these lists don't include them. I wanted to deliver these lists to you for inclusion into the materials for the city council tonight even though it represents only those with which I have personally interacted. Thank you! Cheers, Mike Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Rd (neighbor just west of Summit Park) • • From: Rachel Feldmann • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Piet Cc: Feldmann Rachel M Subject: Summit Park Proposal Letter Date: Monday,July 27,2020 1:'45:57 AM Dear Orono council members, I am writing to thank you for your service and your vision statement pursuit which is. "To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets". I encourage you to keep this vision at the front of your decision-making process & reject the proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) to build a boat club, docks, or storage facility at Summit Park. The LLRC currently comes in and out of Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub. We feel this location should be the focus for their boat storage and water access. Because Birch's is not a swimming beach, this location is not in conflict with the abundant recreation that is already occurring at Summit beach. Any plan presented by the LLRC to be able to share this beach use with their vessels coming in (backwards facing as they row) to nearby docks anywhere near the beach will drastically change the safety and nature of Summit Park Beach and decrease the recreational use and enjoyment at the park by the public. Summit Park is Orono's largest swim beach, and should remain as such--a swimming • beach-- because it is a valuable recreational asset the city should be protecting as Bruce Dayton, who gifted the park to the city for public use, originally intended. On a daily basis in the summer, and parts of other seasons as well, we have met people who choose to come from all over the twin cities to Summit Beach. They have told us they come to Summit because of the natural beauty and recreational assets and attraction it offers: wide open green spaces for play, sunbathing, picnicking, nature with wetlands and wildlife neighboring it, numerous trees for shade, lounging, hammocking, a beautiful water area where boaters can anchor down nearby and swim to the beach, as well as numerous other beach activities such as tube floating, swimming, kayaking, & canoeing. Adding a boat storage building to this beach and location would be a poor decision by the city council for a club that is already thriving elsewhere on the same lake (at Birch's) and can continue to do so at that location. We are thankful a Mayor presides at Orono's city council whose platform is to value full transparency in decision making and to have proper vetting and discussion over a decision such as this permanent structure being proposed at one of Orono's public parks. As Mayor Walsh states on his platform page: "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it back". Well said! The world needs more open and natural spaces for the public use and enjoyment. Thank you, Council members, for listening. We are trusting you to maintain and beautify Summit Park to continue to support and improve the current public recreational use which is so highly valued by Orono • Please see the attached photo of a Wednesday afternoon in June to further appreciate the activities and recreational asset of Summit Park. Sincerely, Rachel Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Rd. (West bordering neighbor of Summit Beach Park) 410 S From: Lisa Mott To: Austin Rief Subject: Summit park/beach Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 10:24:53 PM Hello,I would like to voice my concerns regarding the rowing clubs desire to have a building at this location. For 10 years we have enjoyed the open space and family friendly green space it provides. It is the only local beach we use,we meet our growing families at this beach regularly. Our enjoyment And love for this site Is unsurpassed. Honestly,if the City of Orono proceeds With the rowing clubs plans I can guarantee you the ambience of the beautiful trees,hills and back to nature fun it provides will be lost. It provides many a natural,fun experience and it will be impossible to find anything like it. I appreciate your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Lisa Mott Sent from my iPhone Regarding the proposal for a boathouse and docking by the Long Lake Rowing Crew at Summit Beach Park. We, the undersigned Orono residents, petition the City of Orono as follows: itaintain the natural setting of Summit Beach Park and reject the addition of a building for a private club. Also, reject the placement of docks along the shoreline of this park. 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A _ ( k l► IA I .,.1 ' P j• liAr. 1 _s; IgnalniffAll /5R.K;'' /3i PECIIMMI1X2.7:=ALWA4111111A S4 < ucJ W -,-- C , aw 5*Af c-ii- ?a- UC 1 4 ,I)VIJAY fk A lb Ay . VW Ya (.0(\is gari\cull,CPM 4- -”, 40j gp cinot tt 5 -frr- tnot6L) i ---. 4.4,-1_ -... .. -I ) .(tTh ...iti 60., ,_, /, :94‘ L.' - ak Pi lyrI A-13 iti-_a iv-N ) A/ C • t f ill— g 1 From: Rebecca Lucking To: Anna Carlson Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 11:03:57 AM Hi Anna, Thanks for your hard work for our great community. Our family goes to long lakes beaches often as do many other community members. Our public beaches need to be available to all citizens. If the crew team puts structure at site it needs to not hinder others from enjoying the beach. Sincerely, The Luckings • From: Michelle Seeley To: Anna Carlson Subject: Long lake parks Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 10:02:49 PM Hi, I am all in favor of rowing on long lake,but against the commandeering of a city park for a private business.The park was donated for all to enjoy&my family especially likes the beach&rope swing that has been there for more than 30 years.It's hard to imagine how a 8,000 square foot warehouse could even be considered for our little park, It's absurd.The old growth trees,nature and beach are great the way they are and don't need any"improvement". I'm still confused as to how a private group or business could even have a chance at doing this at a public beach. Michelle Sent from my iPhonc 411 • From: bane Davidson To: Anna Carlson 110 Cc: Frank Kulacki;Mike Feldmann Subject: Note to city council for Monday july 27 Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 12:47:24 PM Dear Mayor Walsh and Orono City Council, We would very much like to participate in the city council discussion of the plans for Summitt Beach but have been advised by our doctors not to attend public meetings in person. We have previously provided a letter with our view of the value of the park as a natural setting. Our comments stand. I add that the park is full every day and is a popular spot for paddlers, swimmers and sunbathers of all ages. Our opinion is that the term "secret" park used by others refers to the secluded natural setting rather than a secret place which only a few people know about. The beach area is heavily used because it is generally free of boats and the quiet"bay" is an excellent spot for open water distance swimmers and children (although there have been instances with boats and jet skiis using the area within the buoys). . Neither the plan for the boat house and its use nor the financial and liability management of public/private park is well defined at this point. Thus it is difficult to provide more than general comments and concerns. I urge you to study the long term implications of the public/private partnership and significant • modification to the park associated with a boat house and heavy use by one group before making a decision. In our view the proposed plan essentially grants a large part of the park to a single entity and thus risks adversely impacting the value of the park to the larger community far into the future. Moreover,the potential environmental impact on the wetlands and Long Lake must be an important consideration to any changes in use. We are very excited about the linear park and hope that you continue to consider other improvements to the beach area and picnic areas consistent with the current uses of the park. Sincerely, Jane Davidson and Frank Kulacki 1020 Old Long Lake Rd Wayzata MN 55391 Jane H. Davidson Professor Mechanical Engineering Director of the Solar Energy Laboratory University of Minnesota email:jhd@umn.edu • From: Walter Moe • To: Anna Carlson Subject: Park property Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 4:33:01 PM Dear Anna Carlson, PLEASE protect our parks for public use! We knew the Dayton's and they strongly intended their land to be for public use. We have lived in Orono since 1958 and deeply value the area. Please do not allow this mistake to happen. Wyatt and Nancy Moe 1230 Spruce Place Orono, MN 55364 • • From: Jeff anderson • To: Anna Carlson Subject: Proposed Construction at Summit Beach Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 11:z-9:0,1 AM I'm curious about the discussion that will be held on Monday regarding the boat house and facilities proposed for the rowing club at Summit Beach. In particular, I am wondering what the specific designations are for the Pavilion and Patio, as to either those being public access, or reserved as private use for the Rowing Club members. A public/private clarification for all aspects of the proposed development would be appreciated. Thank yoL. I look forward to viewing the meeting. Jeff Anderson, Long Lake • • • From: To: Nan Peterson Anna Carlson Subject: Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:44:48 AM Please keep the public beach open and with the old rope swing! Two generations of our family have enjoyed this area for years. It is a cool and pleasant place to have lunch and a swim. 11110 • From: Carolyn To: Anna Carlson • Subject: Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:03:05 AM I was made aware late last night about the proposed rowing club 6000 sq ft bldg on The current Summit Beach property. We arc Plymouth residents that have used the beach continuously since moving to the area 6 years ago. We go to Summit beach 5-6 days per week all summer long.There are always lots of families there enjoying the beach and swimming as well as other lake activities including paddle boarding&kayaking.My kids also enjoy hammocking and picnicking there. It is a great beach and it would be heartbreaking if you were to allow a business to come in and take away the community. We have noticed an increase in the number of people that enjoy that beach within the last 2 years. The people that frequent the beach genuinely enjoy it as we do and pick up what they bring and are always respectful of others. There are not other beaches around that are as clean and beautiful as Summit. It would be so very disappointing if the city of Orono were to allow a business to come in and take away this beautiful park that was intended for public enjoyment.They have a current facility and there is other land around the lake that they could purchase without taking away from the public. We can't keep allowing businesses with money to scoop up donated land for public enjoyment.Please do not allow this to happen to Orono.This would detrimentally affect so many families that enjoy this park so much especially with so many negatives happening in our state this year.Please save Summit Beach!!!! Thank you in advance for your consideration. I will plan to attend the attend the meeting tonight also. Carolyn&Mike'Jaeger 1410 Yellowstone Lane in Plymouth • Sent from my iPhone • • From: Betse Johnson To: Anna Carlson Subject: Summit beach park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 5:06:41 PM Hi Anna, Our names are David and Betse Johnson we live at 460 E.Long Lake Road in Orono.We are right across the street from Summit Beach Park.We are contacting you because we are concerned about the possible building of Long lake rowing club boathouse,private building,in our park!We purchased our home in 2010.We have two children in Orono middle school,they are both 13 years old.Our kids love the park and the beach,wc are over there much of the summer,as are our kids friends from school,their parents and their teachers,Neighbors,and other people who have become very good friends from meeting them at the beach. We have heard that the city feels that our beach park is underutilized!We can tell you that this park is very well used,if not overused! People park on the street in front of our house,up on old Long Lake Road,to walk down to get into the park,especially on the weekends and during the summer with kids off from school. We have even had people come and ask us if they can park in our driveway,so they can go to the beach. 1 have taken videos and pictures of how busy Summit Beach Park is. Our question is,why would any one in Orono want a private club to take over a third of the public park?How does that increase the public use of the park?The beach will be compromised by boat docks,and private users. Surely the boat club can exist without occupying public property. Some say the park needs more security and that the rowing club would provide that.But do we give away the park for better security?That's a high price to pay,when all we need is a couple more light polls and remote video monitoring This rowing club wants to put docs in at the beach.A few years ago Orono removed their dock because of liability. Kids were playing on the dock and getting hurt.The rowing club docs will take over the beach. The rowing club says they want to share the park,but what they're really doing is taking the park away from the • public.There will not be more public use of the park but less,and much more private use!This is not in the public interest or m the interest of Orono which claims,they want to protect are parks and our green space from development. if this building is allowed to be built In Summit beach park. it will be there FOREVER,there's no going back. We might as well change the name of the park to the Long Lake Rowing Club Park. Thank you for your consideration, David and Betse Johnson 952-949-4929 • From: Daisy Johnson To: Anna Carlson • Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 8:55:51 PM Dear Mrs. Carlson, My name is Daisy Johnson and I go to school at OMS. My family has lived across the street from Summit Beach Park for almost 8 years now and I'm concerned about the Long Lake Rowing Club taking over our park. The park is not incredibly large, and the building alone will take up 1/3 of the space there. While the park is smaller than most, it is also very well used. There are people over at the park/beach roughly every day swimming, kayaking, and running their dogs in the grassy area, among other activities. My family loves going over to the beach to swim and it is one of the reasons we moved into our house in the first place. l have met many friends over at the beach including one of my best friends Sid,and several of the people whose dogs I walk. Another problem with it is that about 5 years ago there was a dock over at the beach. The dock was removed due to liability issues after several kids were injured while playing on it. The problem with this is that the Long Lake Rowing Club intends to put in several docks that will not only take up space on the beach, but could also be a big problem for people over at the park. Thank you for your time, sincerely, Daisy Johnson • • • From: To: Abrianna LooD Anna Carlson Subject: The Beach Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 11:41:06 PM Hello.I'm a teenager that goes swimming all the time at this beach with my friends.My friends dad is the one who put up the rope swing there when we were little kids.I believe that they do not need so much land just for a place to keep their rowboats and stuff.They should go and buy land that is for sale that they can use.Their plans for the building shows that it is taking up more room than they need.I do not understand why they are offering us bathrooms and a swing set for the beach to bribe us.We do not need a swing set or a bathroom we arc perfectly fine with how the beach is.If we wanted to swim at a beach with a swing set we would go to the other side of the beach to use it.This is very dumb and I have talked to many people about this and we believe that they should go and buy land somewhere that is actually selling their land and not take our beach and make it into a private club. • • From: Liz Weir • To: Anna Carlson Subject: Summit Park on Long Lake Date: Monday,July 27,2020 10:44:35 AM 1 am writing to respectfully request the Mayor and Orono City Council members to protect and preserve our local swimming hole. It's the only one like it in our area; it's intimate,kids love the rope swings, and the shallow beach is safe for all age groups. I see families picnicking in the shade of the mature trees on the hill.It's a charmingly natural park,perfect for young families, and it was generously donated to the community. To build an 800 sq. ft.private building in a public park is a misuse of the donor's gift. This application by the rowing club should be denied by the Council. Such a project will mean cutting down the mature trees,bulldozing and removing the hill and despoiling the natural feel of the park and its surrounds. The added hard cover for such a large structure and the additional traffic would bring more polluted run-off into already--troubled Long Lake, further diminishing water quality. I understand that architect Jim Dayton designed a boat house for the Rowing Club at the Birch site, from which the rowers currently operate. Has this been looked into? Mayor and City Council,please vote to deny this damaging project in Summit Park. My best, Elizabeth Weir • • • From: heather Jackson To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Fw:LLRC proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:47:07 AM Dear Council Members, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment nearly 50 years ago. Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake, and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady • canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space that we are fortunate to have. I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the public that currently enjoys this lively, family friendly space. -As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers. -LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be responsible if LLRC disbands? -How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to the community in a transparent fashion. -What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement, and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use. -Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity • to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL to enjoy. -There would be a level of intimidation if a private club were to be built on public land in that non club members would not be able to fully relax and enjoy the public space • with rowers coming and going, and the reduced natural beauty that would be replaced with man made construction. Rowing is an amazing sport, and I am happy that it is available to our community, however, the majority of residents in Orono and Long Lake do not participate in this sport, they DO participate in enjoying our public beaches, swimming, picnic area, rope swing, and natural beauty year round. As council members, you were elected to uphold the interests and safety of the majority of your constituents, please keep this in mind when reviewing this proposal. Thank you for dedication to our community and your consideration, Heather Jackson Club sandwiches, not seals! 61 • • From: Gina Joyce To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Cc: thomas.iayceedatadooha.com Subject: Letter to the Orono City Council(July 27,2020 Agenda Item#9-LLRC Proposal) Date: Monday,July 27,2020 9:50:37 AM Attachments: image003.orig To the Orono City Council, We appreciate the opportunity to voice our opinion regarding the July 27, 2020 agenda item—the Long Lake Rowing Club proposal for a Boat House in Summit Beach Park. My husband and I live on Long Lake and value the thriving communities that call this lake home— both Long Lake and Orono residents alike. Our communities are welcoming to all, including the LLRC, which is part of the enjoyment that is felt here at Long Lake.There are also a variety of outside communities who cherish our treasured lake and seek refuge on our beaches for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment with family and friends. It is because of this,that we ask you to reject the LLRC proposal for a Boat House at Summit Beach Park. Having attended numerous LLRC proposal meetings, it is our observation that this proposal has outgrown its initial intent—a simple shelter to protect the crew's watercraft—and become a mission for a members-only club house in place of what is intended to be a natural, diverse retreat for the public. • As homeowners on the shores of Long Lake, as well as Long Lake Park Board Members,we have the pleasure of observing daily use of Summit Beach Park that is tranquil and diverse—diverse in activities as much as it is diverse in the cultural representation of families who enjoy it. From fishing, canoeing and reading in the hammocks among the trees,to swimming, sunbathing and jumping from the rope swing,this park brings families of all ethnicities together in harmony(my husband and I included).To force upon this public space a privatized, members-only club house would not only interrupt the ecosystem of the park's natural settings, but could be detrimental to its multi-cultural community enjoyment. The proposed structure threatens the very essence and public nature of the park—no longer could children enjoy the rope swing nor hammock among the trees, parents would need to worry about safety near the beach in a way they hadn't previously, and the burden of a low-income family having to explain to their children why they can't partake in the rowing club's activities on their day to the beach could be heartbreaking. While the LLRC says this can be a public/private partnership, the reality is that it's unlikely, and the stark contrast of the haves and the have-nots in this proposal is just another reason why. It is our hope that the LLRC can find a way to maintain their operation at Birch's, as their club has • seen success over the years while operating in this facility, and we know the residents and restaurant goers alike enjoy seeing them part of our community. We look forward to continuing the conversation with the city of Orono and appreciate the opportunity to voice our genuine care and concern for all members of the community. 411 Sincerely, Gina Maria Palomo Joyce, MBA, PMP, PAS Business Development Manager Cargill Health Technologies 1200 W Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN 55356 Mobile: +1 952-820-5969 Helping Carg II stttwYeotld • • • From: Terry.Jon(MMAI To: Austin Rief Cc: Heather Terry Subject: Re:Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:42:32 AM Dustin, Recently it has been brought to my attention that there are plans, or at least considerations,given to sell the land at Summit Beach to private developers. I can tell yo,J that my family has been going to summit beach weekly to enjoy the quite, out of the way beach for the last 20 years. We live within walking distance of the beach and this spot has been one of our favorite Minnesota "get-ways" during the warm summer days. Please ask the council to reconsider this as it will change the quiet and serene community forever. Jon and Heather Terry 651-425-8390 This e-mail transmission and any attachments that accompany it may contain information that is pnvileged.confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law and is intended solely for the use of the individualist to whom it was intended to be addressed.If you have received this e-mail by mistake or you are not the intended recipient any disclosure dissemination.distribution copying or other use or retention of this communication or Its substance is prohibited,If you have received this communication In error, please immediately reply to the author via e-mail that you received this message by mistake and also permanently delete the original atilt all copies of his e-mail and any attachments from your computer. Please note hat coverage cannot be bound or altered by sending an email.You must saeak with or receive written confirmation from a licensed representative of out firm to put coverage in forte or make changes to your existing program.Thank you. O From: Michele Lehtis To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief 41111 Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Monday,July 27,2020 9:45:03 AM Attachments: SummitBeachPark CityCouncilLetter.pdf Dear Anna and Dustin, I am attaching my letter of protest to the privatization and development of Summit Beach Park by the Long Lake Rowing Club, which is to be voted on at tonight's City Council meeting. Could you please see that the Council Members receive a copy of this letter? I will be in attendance at the meeting as well. Thank you so much! Michele Lehtis 612-968-4151 • • From: Brenda Jandl To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:44:25 AM Anna and Dustin, It has come to my recent attention the proposal for the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)to build out a facility on Summit Beach Park. I think there are other areas around the Long Lake area that their private building could be built with close access to the lake, such as where the old Burger King was. My family has frequently used Summit Beach Park over the last 10 years. It's always bustling with families, kids, and friends. It's a beautiful beach area that has wonderful green space and the trees provide shade for those having a picnic meal or wanting to read a book. There are people of all ages using the beach, whether for making sandcastles, setting in a swim exercise, or a relaxing float watching the eagles fly over. There are all different ethnic backgrounds and ages that have spent time using Summit Beach. There are many times when the parking lot has only 1 or 2 spots left to park. If the LLRC is allowed to build a 4500 sqft footprint building,remove the trees and build a U shaped dock, how will this affect the community of people that enjoy the lake recreationally'? I believe this is contradictory to the Orono vision statement: "To be the residential community of choice anc remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty,quality of lite,and • recreational assets." This building and other facilities wanted by the LLRC will deplete this natural beach area. Mayor Denny Walsh stated it very well"Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it back." Please reconsider how this will change many people's activity options for the benefit of a private club. I would attend the meeting tonight to voice my concerns, but I have my son's Boy Scout Court of Honor event. I hope that you will convey my concerns. Regards, Brenda Jandl S From: Lexi Ryan To: Dustin Rief 41111 Subject: Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 9:26:37 AM Good morning Dustin, Reaching out on the upcoming meeting to discuss the proposed selling of summit beach. It has come to my attention that the city is considering selling this land to a private developer who has plans for a private rowing club. While I understand how this could be an attractive offer, I am asking the city not to sell. Like many families from the area, my family has spent nearly every summer weekend at the beach for 17 years. As I grow my own family, I have already started to dream about bringing my own babies to the beach that I played at as a kid. This beach is truly so special to so many people, selling to a private developer would be a mistake. When meeting to discuss this decision with the city tonight,please share how important this land is to the memories of the people of Orono and how selling would truly crush so many of us. Kindly, Lexi Ryan s • • From: Megan St.Amand To: /Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 10:57:07 AM July 27, 2020 Dear Members of the Orono City Council, I am submitting this letter to you in opposition of the proposed boathouse at Summit Beach Park. While I support healthy living and an active lifestyle, I firmly believe in leaving the donated land, as a natural area, as it was intended. After reviewing Long Lake Rowing Club's proposal,I am left with multiple questions and concerns. 1. Will the dock(s)be public or only for Long Lake Rowing Club members'? • 2. Will the beach,parking,pavilion, and bathrooms will remain public'? 3.What will the boathouse and training facilities look like? Will they blend into the natural surroundings?Architectural renderings of the boathouse and training facilities should be provided, as well as,the specific location and composition of the dock(s). This is information that should be disclosed before any decisions are made. 4. Who will pay for maintenance of public space? 5. What will be done to restore natural areas and wildlife habitats that are destroyed by this process'? It is my opinion that this proposal will definitely detract from public use of the park and will not enhance the community. Again,this land was donated with the intention of remaining a natural space. I strongly urge the City Council to uphold the promise made to the Dayton Family and the community, in keeping this land as an open,natural space. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, • Megan St. Amand Long Lake Resident • From: Dustin RigTo: Anna Carlson Subject: FW:Summit Beach proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 11:03:40 AM Sent from my Verizon,Samsung galaxy smartphone Original message From: Katy Coburn<katecoburn@msn.com> Date: 7/27/20 10:31 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>,Dustin Rief<drief@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Summit Beach proposal Although I support the rowing club,I am against the Summit Beach development as it stands. I've lived in the area for a long t'me and I frequent the beach with my 2 kids.I also have friends that come from across the city 45 minutes away to visit us and meet us at the beach because it is such a good beach and natural area. I love the beach for the same reason I love the Long Lake/Orono area.It's a little past the suburbs,slightly more of a • small town/rural feel,and the beach cements that feeling for me.I love living close by and that I don't have to drive further out to find a peaceful non-structured public beach space.I've heard as part of the proposal adding a pavilion and playground-but why 7 we have structured park areas all over long lake/Orono area including Nelson beach. It's been a part of the community for generations for good reason.When I'm there,I feel a bit like I've escaped the city and suburbs and I'm away at the lake.That's so special to have right in the community. The park has been crowded every time I've been there in the daytime in the summer.It's on the edge of the DNR land land we like to stop by and hang out at the park on the way out of the wilderness.We also walk there and let the kids play in the sand,swim around,play on the rope swing,sit on the hill,paddle board or kayak off the beach or play games in the field.l love the intergenerational nature of the park.People from infants to kids to teenagers and all range of adults enjoy the park. It is also the beach on Long Lake that is closed the least amount of time for water safety in late summer. I've heard some people discuss the Nelson beach across the way.Could there be a possibility to put the boat club go somewhere there because it's already structured and has a boat focus?Birches expansion?I feel like there has to be some other creative possibilities because I do understand the need for them to have a space but really can't imagine kids freely splashing and exploring the shoreline with rowboats and a dock and a big building.it's going to be hard (impossible?)to share the space and not have it lose its magic.I cannot imagine having a building there and having it not consume the whole space/vibe. I am in support of the rowing club. I hope to join it one day.I think it's very cool to have that in our community. And taking over a very well-used,beautiful,natural spot for a private exercise facility and boating club for elites with office space is definitely a disappointing consideration.I don't really understand considering it based on what I understand to be the vision and values of the community and in the spirit of what the land was donated for.While I admit,if I were part of the club 1 would more likely want this to happen because I'd have some benefit-but most people are not part of the club and this space is currently being used by the community,and the current proposal does not preserve what's great about the space as it stands today. • Katy Coburn Long Lake From: Austin Rief • To: Anna Carlson Subject: FW:Summit Beach Rowing club Proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 11:03:54 AM Sent from my Verii.on,Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Jacob Selseth<jacobselsethi@gmail.com> Date: 7/27/20 10:31 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Anna Carlson <acarlson@ ci.orono.mn.us>, Dustin Rief<drief(dici.orono.mn.us> Subject: Summit Beach Rowing club Proposal Greetings. I am writing today to voice some concern with the Rowing Club Proposal at Summit Beach on Long Lake. First I think we are so fortunate that we have such great natural resources here in Orono, Long Lake. I have 3 young boys and we have been busy exploring all the nature this area has to offer. I feel fortunate that some of that has been kept public as the majority of the lakeshore etc is in Private ownership and difficult to afford. Public space is a premium for our families enjoyment of • the area. ' believe for many others as well. I do enjoy seeing all the activities including the rowing team. But I am very concerned at the size of the "ask"to overtake a large chunk of the great natural beach area we enjoy. Especially excited to see it improved with the new trail being installed in the near future I hope. I was just over there enjoying the large shade trees where it's perfect to have a picnic and envisionirg such a large boat house for rowing. It simply seems like an enormous ask for public space. I also thought of the folks tha:live at 460. That will be a huge building right in front of their home. While it's awesome to have rowing hopefully we can find a more fitting solution. My child started sailing today in Wayzata and this club looks to to developed into something of that scale with their new building and activity. But that is part of a much bigger club and natural resource. Do we know that there is that much demand for rowing?I hope this conversation can continue and we can have a great place for us all to enjoy. I know I love my boys riding their bikes along that east end of the lake and maybe someday they can try rowing. It is just amazing to still have that type of natural space available in this day and age where public space is harder and harder to find. They are not making any new land. This could bea. good article for comparison and potential scope. Wayzata sailing center 4.000 sq ft.star trib article Very Respectfully, The Selseth's From: Dustin Rief To: Anna Carlson • Subject: FW:Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 11:04:15 AM Sent from my Veri,on,Samsung Galaxy smartphone — Original message------- From: "Megan St. Amand" <megan.stamand@icloud.com> Date: 7/27/20 10:57 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, Dustin Rief<drief@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach July 27, 2020 Dear Members of the Orono City Council, I am submitting this letter to you in opposition of the proposed boathouse at Summit Beach Park. While I support healthy living and an active lifestyle, I firmly believe in leaving the donated land, as a natural area,as it was intended. After reviewing Long Lake Rowing Club's proposal, I am left with multiple questions and concerns. 1. Will the dock(s)be public or only for Long Lake Rowing Club members? 2. Will the beach,parking,pavilion, and bathrooms will remain public'? 3. What will the boathouse and training facilities look like? Will they blend into the natural surroundings?Architectural renderings of the boathouse and training facilities should be provided, as well as, the specific location and composition of the dock(s).This is information that should be disclosed before any decisions are made. 4. Who will pay for maintenance of public space? 5. What will be done to restore natural areas and wildlife habitats that are destroyed by this • process? It is my opinion that this proposal will definitely detract from public use of the park and will not enhance the community. Again,this land was donated with the intention of remaining a natural space. I strongly urge the City Council to uphold the promise made to the Dayton Family and the community, in keeping this land as an open,natural space. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Megan St. Amand Long Lake Resident • From: Nicole Van Patten To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief III Subject: Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 12:59:39 PM Dear whomever it may concern; I have been a lifelong firearm if Orono and have been going to Summit beach my entire 38 years of life. I vehemently oppose placing the rowing club structure at Summit.It would completely ruin the purpose of the beach and the intent of such a small,quaint beach.There aren't any like it. We frequent this beach with my kids weekly to swim on the sandy shores and use the rope swing,of which I've used since I was a little kid.I have pictures of myself in the early 80's using the rope swing! Please! Use an alternative site. Do not destroy one of the last great public,yet privately quaint beaches in the area!!! ill Ai.r"'1 flark)t .1 , lup 0 , • A .4 ir. • :'' . 1.4 't , I • Both photos are at Summit beach this summer!! Sent from my iPhone • • From: Julie Kaosner To: Dustin Rief Cc: Anna CarlsOn Subject: Protect summit public beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 1:04:51 PM Dear Orono City Council Members, Please protect Summit Park and reject the proposal to build a large building and docks for the private rowing club on Summit Park. This park is special to this lake and community. I believe putting this building on the park and adding docks for the rowers will negatively change the park forever. This park embodies the city's vision statement as it serves the community well by giving its users exposure to its natural rural beauty and serves as a great recreational asset of Orono. As a resident of Orono and a member of the Orono community for 14 years I have come to trust the city to pursue the city's vision statement. However,this proposal does not meet the these standards. Orono Vision Statement: To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life,and recreational assets. Please continue to pursue this vision with our community and reject this proposal. Thank you for your time. • Sincerely,Julie Kapsner Sent from my iPhone • From: Matt Anderson To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief;Denny Walsh • Subject: Boathouse Proposal at Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 10:28:31 PM Good evening- I'm writing in reference to a boathouse proposal initiated(supposedly by the Long Lake Rowing Crew)at Summit Beach Park. I must admit I was somewhat surprised and taken back to learn these conversations and discussions began back as early as November of 2019. As a result, I'm concerned at the lack of transparency and awareness provided to the public and surrounding communities. This proposal begs a number of questions including but not limited to... *It's my understanding the land Summit Beach Park assumes was originally donated to the City by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. As a result,were there any conditions set forth and required by The Dayton's that stipulate and limits it's use to and for the public? Does it allow for private parties to build on the donated(public) land? If so,what public inclusion does it mandate? *Does building and erecting a private facility diminish the area and space(i.e. "footprint")of Summit Beach Park accessible and utilized by the public? What zoning, building limitations, access, areas for parking,are going to be required? *As a result of a new,private facility that will allow(in theory) the Long Lake Rowing Crew • greater storage and capacity is it their intention to supplement it with more boats&vessels? Will this create overcrowding on Long Lake and limit the public's access,use,and enjoyment? *Should the City allow for and approve a private party to build and construct on public property? If so, will the public have full access, inclusion,and use of this new facility? By what terms is the use established? *How and who(m)are responsible to pay for annual property taxes, maintenance, upkeep, etc. as a result of a new facility? *Should the City approve a proposal to build on public land by a private party does this serve as a catalyst and set a new, future precedent for other, yet similar,private party building proposals and requests on other public property? I'm confident our local community would appreciate greater awareness and inclusion regarding the proposal,the opportunity for further and continued dialogue and due diligence, and to consider the short and long term impact the request/proposal may have on us all. Thank you, Matt Anderson Matt Anderson • Darrell J.Tamosuinas 1525 Long Lake Blvd. • Orono,MN 55356 (612)408-9855 July 27,3020 Re:Summit Park Beach Dear Orono City Council members: (Denny Walsh,Aaron Printup,Victoria Seals, Richard Crosby II, Matt Johnson) I oppose the proposed construction of a rowing club or any other facility or changes on the site of the Summit Park Beach and pray that you will protect the park and the beach. My family and I have used the park for picnics and swimming since moving to the area in 1991.The park is a surprisingly natural and peaceful area on a beautiful lake that is consistent with the nature and fundamental characteristics of Orono. I believe that the purpose of the Dayton contribution to the community was to continue this park in its current state,for many lifetimes. I am also certain that the intention of the gift was never to see the park shared with a commercial or other type of enterprise or • experience a structure or similar change. It's simply not natural and certainly not necessary. We are residents of Orono on Long Lake because of the beauty of the park and all aspects of the lake. I realize you are responsible for maintaining the natural beauty of Orono and hope you recognize that the proposed development will have a permanent and negative impact to the lake and to those residents and visitors to the Lake from the community who enjoy the park. Sincerely, OIP // Darrell Tamosuinas le From: Norm Hamman To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief • Subject: Feedback Regarding Proposed Boat House at Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 1:19:03 PM July 26, 2020 Mayor Dennis Walsh Council Member Aaron Printup Council Member Victoria Seals Council Member Richard Crosby Council Member Matt Johnson Re: Proposed Boat I louse at Summit Beach Park This letter is intended to provide feedback regarding the construction of a privately owned boathouse in the publicly owned Summit Park Beach. My family has owned a home at 450 East Long Lake Rd it Orono for more than fifty years. Our home is directly across the street from the entrance to the park. We have watched over the years as the park has provided enjoyment to many families, youth, &fisherman from the area. The park provides a natural setting in a peaceful and near pristine environment along the shores of beautiful Long Lake. Many years ago,the park was a gift to the citizens of Orono from Mr. Bruce Dayton who purchased and later donated the land to the city in order to protect it from development and to maintain the natural beauty of the land in perpetuity • for the residents of Orono. I hope that we can find a way to respect the wishes of this great visionary&philanthropist. Our family,and others in the immediate neighborhood see no value to the city in terms of allowing the private development of a 7,000 sf structure to occur in a public space on the shores of Long Lake, especially a natural setting that is a treasure to be shared with all residents of Orono. We strongly believe that our city leaders should work towards preserving the natural beauty of this treasure ii conjunction with Orono's Vision Statement and Philosophy as documented on the Orono website and mentioned below. VISION STATEMENT To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its presentation of natural rural beauty quality of life, and recreational assets. PHILOSOPHY Per the City of Orono website, the philosophy of the City of Orono is to: Preserve our distinct urban and rural land use patterns and lifestyles Preserve our local character and identity Protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka, its water quality, and its recreational assets Protect and preserve our many natural resources and open spaces Public sta:ements made by Orono's current elected officials con=irms their"support to protect and • preserve it's natural amenities, historic properties, and our open space way of life". Construction of a 7,000 sf boat house in the Summit Park Beach would directly contradict the stated values of our • elected officials along with Orono's published Vision Statement and Philosophy. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that Summit Park Beach remains undeveloped by private enterprise and to work towards preserving this open space and natural beauty in accordance with Orono's stated values. Thank you for considering our recommendations to help protect and preserve the beauty and treasures that we have been entrusted to protect for future generations to enjoy. We look forward to the meeting tomorrow evening to discuss further. Norm Hamman Greg Hamman Betty Hamman norrnhamman(comcast.net s 0 From: heather Jackson 411 To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Fw:LLRC proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:41:07 AM Dear Council Members, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment nearly 50 years ago. Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake, and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming • with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space that we are fortunate to have. I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the public that currently enjoys this lively, family friendly space. -As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers. -LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be responsible if LLRC disbands? -How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to the community in a transparent fashion. -What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement, and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use. -Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL • to enjoy. -There would be a level of intimidation if a private club were to be built on public land in that non club members would not be able to fully relax and enjoy the public space with rower's coming and going, and the reduced natural beauty that would be replaced with man made construction. Rowing is an amazing sport, and I am happy that it is available to our community, however, the majority of residents in Orono and Long Lake do not participate in this sport, they DO participate in enjoying our public beaches, swimming, picnic area, rope swing, and natural beauty year round. As council members, you were elected to uphold the interests and safety of the majority of your constituents, please keep this in mind when reviewing this proposal. Thank you for dedication to our community and your consideration, Heather Jackson Club sandwiches, not seals! ®i • From: Ten Pantzke To: Dustin Rief • Subject: Fwd:Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 4:52:11 PM Forwarded message From: Teri Pantzke<1lpantzke(t gmail.com> Date: Sun,Jul 26,2020 at 3:52 PM Subject: Summit Beach Park To: <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, <dreifr ci.orono.nm.us> Anna and Dustin, Please include this note for the council meeting on Monday evening. Just a note to tell you about my experiences at Summit Beach Park. I have been coming to this delightful beach for many years and although I no longer live in the area does not diminish my desire to go to that beautiful beach. I go at least every Saturday or Sunday and sometimes both. 1 enjoy seeing the same people week after week having picnics or just enjoying their day. When I ask my granddaughters which beach they want to go to, it is always Summit Beach Park. It has everything I could ask for in a beach; great swimming, floating on the lake, sitting in the shade from beautiful mature trees,sand where one can build a sand castle, trees to hang a hammock on and read a book while enjoying the children's laughter. And of course,the awesome rope swing. Please keep Summit Beach Park a public park,do not turn it into a private club; which does not coincide with the original intent of the land that was donated for use as a public park. 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' .... — • July 25, 2020 Orono City Council Orono, MN 55356 Dear Members of the Orono City Council: Re: Proposal for Long Lake Rowing Crew proposal for boat house on Summit Beach We are strongly opposed to the plan to allow the LLRC/Long Lake Rowing Crew to build facilities on Summit Beach. I say "we," because this view is shared by our entire family—kids and grandkids who have enjoyed this special beach for years. Allowing a privileged few to take over Summit Beach for such a singular purpose is wrong. Many, including us, love this beach because it is free of the activity level of Nelson Lakeside Park. There you have boats, trailers, cars and trucks at the public landing. It strikes me that this location might be a better choice for the LLRC. • We love the tranquility of Summit Beach. We love the small, quaint nature of this hidden gem. Please don't take this away from us. There are far too few places left in the metro area for families to enjoy a lake. Sincerely, John Hovanec (& Family) 2670 Kelley Parkway #108 Orono, MN 55356 CC: Anna Carlson Dustin Rief • • From: 5tachia Fey To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: LLRC building proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 4:51:21 AM Ms Carlson, Mr Rief, Mr Walsh, Mr Printup, Ms Seals, Mr Crosby and Mr Johnson, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Last night I was made aware of a proposed building on Summit Beach for a rowing club. Hence, I've been awake, unable to sleep. A friend of a friend found out this was happening on the Nextdoor App. I was wondering, have letters or emails been sent out to residents of Orono and/or Long Lake? If so, my apologies for not seeing it. My family and I have been Orono residents for the past 18+ years. We bought a property on Long Lake Blvd, it was at one time the ice shack for the farmhouse next door. We eventually tore down the 700sq/ft house and built a modest home on the property 4 years after becoming residents. Letters were sent out to our neighbors regarding a City Council Meeting where they were invited to attend in order to understand our plan for building. I did not see such a letter for this proposed building and maybe this proposal isn't quite at that point. Our family absolutely loves this community and Long Lake. We are avid stand up paddleboards that use Long Lake all the time. My husband ice fishes on it in the winter and I snowshoe. On the rare occasion there is a sheet of ice thick enough to skate on before snow flies, we are out there. We have been going to Summit Beach since we moved here in the late 90's. Often we paddleboard over there and play on the rope swing enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and swim area provided. We also frequently bike around the lake and go for a swim and picnic in the lush grassy area on the hill. There have been so many incredible memories made at Summit Beach by our family and friends. Our son, who is now 13, rides his bike to this beach all the time with his buddies to play in the water. They have even created fun hide and seek games. Personally, I go over there and stretch on top of my paddleboard while holding onto the rope swing when no one is using it. It is my absolute favorite activity ever! The trees on this property are so majestic and full of character. It feels like a canopy of bliss on hot days. I went to this beach before it was a destination for others. It is no longer an unfound gem. White still a gem, it is used by many lucky people. I see people hanging from the trees in hammocks, people playing football and soccer in the grassy open space, families having picnics and swimmers, floaters and paddleboards in the area. It is a rarity to have such a special spot to go. We are blessed. • It is my understanding that this piece of property was donated to the city by the Dayton family over 50 years ago for its natural beauty to be used as a public space for the community's enjoyment. I beg you not to move • forward with any plans to change its current state. I have several concerns with this possible change. A few are...1 ) The safety of the swimmers and people floating in the water with rowers coming into the beach from the lake backwards. 2) The LLRC constructing a large building on public property that would harm some of the current trees, vegetation and the natural state of the park. 3) It would feel like it's a private rowers park instead of a peaceful yet lively and thriving community park. I ask you to please encourage the club to find private land to purchase for their project or improve their current location to meet their needs. It would be truly devastating to me and my family to change the current natural state of Summit Beach. Please don't forget it's sole purpose. It is so beautiful. • 3' -- ts.;- • e • 4110 -1,,iii Z 7 Irill7N-\*.-.37 e -0,-,1 .. :: . a\'+'.'- , ,,f gir ,l tai t':« � �' 4 1 # - " �_ 2 ., • _ Thank you, Stachia Fey Stachia Fey IA 612.240.9623 F ;tachiafev@email.com II July 26th,2020 Dear Council Members, The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our opposition to the proposed Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC) clubhouse and boat storage facility at Summit Beach on Long Lake.We are citizens of Orono and attend Orono public schools. The Vision Statement of Orono City is as follows: To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life,and recreational assets. These words should be defined as you consider the LLRC proposal.As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary: "preservation"—the act of keeping something the same,or of preventing it from being damaged. "natural"—as found in nature not involving anything made or done by people. "rural"---in, of or like the countryside. "quality of life"—the level of comfort or satisfaction that a person or group enjoys. "recreational"—connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working. Proceeding with the proposal of LLRC or any private interest group as related to Summit Beach is at clear odds with the Vision Statement that you as Council Members were elected to uphold. Our objection to the LLRC proposal is in no way"anti-rowing" but rather"pro natural space and public use." Long Lake has only two public beaches for the enjoyment of all members of our local and extended community. The overwhelming majority of Orono residents do not participate in rowing.While some community members gain a greater quality of life participating in this recreational activity, most of us do not.While rowing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, practice teamwork and engage in physical activity, this is not the point. Building a facility for use by a small subset of community members is not in the best interest of our community at la-ge. Moreover, the arguments that have been used (safety, underuse,security, improvement)to promote this facility are troubling and serve to obfuscate the real issue that this project is not in line with our city Vision, nor is it a public benefit. The promotional material describes the LLRC facility as a"timeless beach destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use."We believe that the natural beauty of this beach is in itself timeless and does not require buildings to make it something that the public will enjoy for generations to come. In fact,the Dayton family gifted this land to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment. The letter submitted by the Dayton's long-time caretaker testifies to this. It is an inappropriate overreach for any one organization, no matter its focus to assume that it's mission should overshadow this history. We have read the meeting notes, letters and other documents associated with the LLRC proposal.There are many unanswered questions regarding LLRC that need to be addressed. • Who are the faces of LLRC?The website lists no Executive Director, Board, Donors or Members. This information needs to be public as this entity is asking for ownership of public land. • Why is the club not looking at private land on which to build?There are properties for sale on Long Lake that would afford dock access. If the club is able to secure private donations of individuals who are passionate about the sport, the ability should be there to make this vision a reality. • LLRC is only 6 years old. The land was donated to Orono for use as a natural space nearly 50 years ago. Who is responsible if LLRC disbands? • How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? Have consistent efforts been made to engage the community in a transparent fashion? • Why has the LLRC not partnered with the incredible new Orono Activities Center to address their workout needs related to weights and rowing machines? • What is the environmental impact of more man-made buildings and hardscape, more cars, and fewer established trees on the lake and surrounding woods? Is this the vision that the Dayton family had when it gifted the land to Orono? • How does a clubhouse that requires membership with wood and glass door for viewing, wraparound decks,office spaces, men's and women's locker rooms,conference space, indoor rowing machines, boats wash, display areas and weights benefit the Orono community at large? The final question necessitates an examination of the difference between a need and a want.Too often, the distinction between these concepts is lost when individuals or organizations, passionate about their interests seek to further their personal visions.While rowing may be considered a "need" by some,the sport does not require a 1 %story, 7,000 sq.ft storage facility and clubhouse in order to take place.What is required is boats and water, both of which LLRC already has. If LLRC considers an indoor storage facility a"need"then they might look at a different location on privately owned land in order to build sheds or other appropriate outbuildings. Our hope is that LLRC can partner with like-minded private citizens,the Orono Activities Center or other interested parties to achieve the dream of a rowing facility that will meet all of their needs and wants.We 4110 simply don't approve of their proposal to cut down beautiful, mature trees, impact wildlife, add man-made infrastructure and upset the timeless natural beauty of a publicly owned beach to do so. Respectfully, Alisa &Sean Benson • From: Tom Bergstrom • To: penny Walsh;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson;Anna Carlson;Austin Rief Subject: Long Lake Rowing club/Boat House Date: Monday,July 27,2020 1:44:51 AM Long Lake isn't a surfing lake. It isn't a rowing lake. It isn't a tubing lake. It isn't a fishing lake. It isn't a swimming lake. It isn't a sailboat lake. It is all of those combined and more. It's a multi-purpose lake that anyone can use at their leisure within the state guidelines, laws and regulations. If you put up a 6,000-9,000 square foot private rowing club building you have just turned Long Lake into a rowing lake. I am writing this letter in opposition to the proposed plans that call for building a private row club facility at the Summit Park on Long Lake. I have been a homeowner since 2016 on the North side of Long Lake in Orono. I take my 3 children weekly to both of the parks on Long Lake frequently throughout the summer. We particularly enjoy Summit Park due to its natural and relaxing atmosphere. I am not writing to argue against the numerous benefits for a rowing as a sport, hobby or club. I hope someday that my children will have interest in joining the row club as it would be great to see them rowing across the water. I do however oppose building because it turns a public space, that was donated to be public,to • benefit a such a small number of people(currently around 90)as in doing so it is a great disservice to the general public. Public spaces are well,for the public. Had the Dayton family wanted these assets going to private groups or clubs they would have in fact done that.They didn't. Instead they put their trust into the city to take care of the lands to ensure the best use for the public.That trust is with each of you now. Removing trees. 7,000+square foot building. Larger parking lot.Smaller green space. None of those enhance a park but in fact do the opposite. Please keep our lovely little park just indeed that. Tom Bergstrom 1509 Long Lake Blvd Orono, MN 55356 Tna • To:o: Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Prinkup;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson;Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief Subject: Maintaining Summit Park Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:15:42 AM July 27,2020 Dear Orono City Council members: I am writing on behalf of the Summit Beach Park in an effort to save the beautiful natural environment of the treasured family memories in the Orono community. Our children and their friends have grown up enjoying swimming,relaxing(parents and friends)and picnicking on the sandy beach and among the trees. I have always felt safe there and am concerned about the continued safety if rowing becomes a large activity. Also, a huge structure on Orono's family swimming beach will totally destroy the ambiance of nature that we are enjoying with our neighbors. I loved growing up in this beautiful environment, teaching our children how to enjoy the true beauty of nature, and looking forward to sharing that experience with our grandchildren. Please protect this park and do not let a commercial establishment destroy its beauty and purpose. Thank you for your consideration, Linda Tamosuinas 1525 Long Long Blvd Long Lake, MN 55356 • 612-644-5448 Sent from my iPad • Elizabeth Coburn 1674 Bollum Lane Long Lake, MN 55356 July 26, 2020 Orono City Council 2780 Kelley Pkwy Long Lake, MN 55356 Dear Council Members: My name is Elizabeth Coburn and I live at 1674 Bollum Lane in Long Lake with my husband, Arthur Jacobson. We write to you today to express our concerns about the Long Lake Rowing Club's (LLRC) proposal for Summit Beach Park. We only became aware of this proposal through a neighborhood social media site (Nextdoor) in the past month, and since then have reviewed the various proposals and meeting minutes as well as watched the two park board meetings where the proposals were discussed. I grew up in Wayzata, and used Summit Beach Park frequently with my family and friends. Two and a half years ago my husband and I moved back to Minnesota with the intention of starting • and raising a family. We immediately zeroed in on the Long Lake/Orono area as where we wanted to live. Unlike Wayzata, and to my pleasant surprise, Long Lake/Orono had remained much as I remembered it from growing up - this includes the Summit Beach Park. We're avid hikers and cyclists and we have two dogs. It was important to us to live in a place with easy access to open green space, nature and trails. We did purchase a house in Long Lake and since then we've made frequent use of the Luce Line, the Long Lake city trails, Wood Rill and Summit Beach Park. Some of these parks and trails we use on a daily basis all year round. We cherish and deeply appreciate the access to nature that we have here, and we take care of these resources as if they were our own property bycleaningupafter ourselves, and others. p P Y We've also considered joining the Long Lake Rowing Club - my husband used to row and I've always wanted to. The LLRC is an asset to the community, and we're happy it's here. This seems to be the way most people feel. However, we are strongly opposed to their proposal for a facility at Summit Beach Park. It's a natural park in a quiet residential area and it shouldn't be developed - least of all by a private organization for private use. The LLRC, in their proposals, refer to various elements of their plan as "improvements", or the plan as a whole as being an improvement, but we fail to see how placing a 6,000-9,000 square foot building smack dab in the middle of a park - taking down old-growth trees in the process -would be an improvement. It feels like it would have the opposite effect entirely. Some of those opposed to the plan have referred to Summit Beach as a "hidden gem". and we'd 411/ agree with this characterization. We also think it's a positive characterization. However, some of 1 those in support of the plan have said that such a "hidden gem" of a park can't really benefit the public if they don't know about it or that it's used for inappropriate or nefarious activities ("kids doing drugs"). We don't think many of the people saying these things are familiar with the park at all. Summit Beach is very well used. We use it, our acquaintances use it, those living by the park use it, and we see people there all the time engaged in various activities (picnicking, swimmingwalking, fishing, etc.). My sister has lived in Long Lake for 20 years. She and her family, along with their friends and their kids, frequent the park too. Most of her friends live in Minneapolis. While they have lakes and beaches and parks in their area many of them are far more developed and crowded. We heard in one of the meetings a man from Medina say that his family uses the lake and the park all the time, and he knows many others outside of the immediate community who use it. All of this is to say that the park is well used, access ble (you can walk there, bike there, or drive and park for free), and not like many other parks and beaches - it's an asset that we should be proud of and preserve. Even in the two and a half years we've been living in Long Lake we've seen development pick up significantly, which is why it's more important than ever to consider each development carefully, and protect our parks. We understand that it's part of the mission of the park commission to increase usage of parks and open spaces, but there are other ways. The development of the East Long Lake Road trail (beginning August 1st) is one of these ways, and will most certainly increase usage in a positive way. That development also seems more in line with what Mr. Dayton intended when he gifted • the park to the City of Orono. (Regarding Mr. Dayton, and his gift of the park, it seems there's more investigation to be done as to the legality of any development on the park land - in one of the meetings a former caretaker made a statement as to Mr. Dayton's intentions and another member of the community mentioned that the abstract for the parcel is missing...) On the other hand, the type of development being proposed by the LLRC would surely increase usage but not necessarily by the public. Sure, users of the park would increase from this one category (LLRC members and their friends and family), but users of other categories may actually decrease. We would feel less welcome in the park if it was home to a private club, and while it was actively being used by the LLRC. We'd find it stressful to use the park freely and safely not knowing when they'd be there, for how long, and if we were in the way. (It's likely that parking will also become more difficult - even if it was increased - and that signage, permitting and enforcement would be required eventually.) We're also very disappointed with how the LLRC developed and presented its proposal, and how the overall process has unfurled. The first proposal was, in a word, appalling. With no consideration for the park, the beach, the neighborhood, or the user community, the LLRC proposed to build a 9,000 square foot facility with decks and patios and outbuildings (pavilions and playgrounds) along with a few docks - one that completely enclosed the beach and another right next to the rope swing. Some of these facilities and amenities were supposedly intended to be open to the public. Regardless, the main element is a private clubhouse, training and storage facility for use by its membership - right in the middle of the park. To us, this initial proposal • 2 • smacked of entitlement and disregard for the park and the people who use it. The only people consulted were the LLRC's membership and the immediate neighbors - and many (or all) of the neighbors seemed to feel about the same as we did. The second proposal was a stripped down version of the first. The building would only be 6,000 square feet, the docks would be moved away from the beach and all of the other amenities -the ones that would be for public use - were removed. We fail to see how anyone, anymore, can claim this project would benefit the park or the public at all. The only ones to benefit would be the LLRC and that benefit would come at the expense of the park, the neighborhood, and the community. It's possible that we might see a third proposal at the upcoming City Council meeting, but we think the LLRC needs to consider other options at this point. It does already have a home. It's not perfect, but the LLRC is not being forced to move. A full service facility would be nice, but the LLRC needs to do its due diligence and explore other options (Nelson Beach, a better storage facility on the lake - preferably not in a public park- and rented space in a commercial zone for their other activities). Long Lake is a small lake, perhaps there's one better suited to the needs of the club and with land available for purchase where the vision for this facility and growth could be realized. We don't know what's best for the LLRC, not being members, but we do feel strongly that this proposal is not best for the park and the community. • However this proceeds, there needs to be more transparency, and engagement with the community going forward. Again only the LLRC's members and the immediate neighbors of the park have been directly engaged Sc far. The rest of us have found out by word of mouth, and we suspect a large part of the community still has no idea what's going on. We only found out about the proposal sitting on the City Council's agenda two days ago. The council meeting is tomorrow. That's not enough time for the community to organize and prepare. We assume the LLRC has known they'd be on the agenda for quite some time... The LLRC's supporters in letters and comments have in many cases framed the proposal and its acceptance as "us against them". Anyone opposing is seen as not liking the LLRC, not wanting it to succeed, or grow (though the LLRC itself claims it doesn't intend to grow). We don't think that's an accurate or fair portrayal at all. As was stated in the beginning of this letter, and as many have said, we support the LLRC and are proud to have them in our community. But that's not the same as supporting what feels like a public land grab for a singular purpose and to the benefit of a private membership-only organization who has little to no understanding or appreciation for the affinity many in the community have for Summit Beach Park and how their proposal is a clear threat to its history, character and charm. There are many other issues to be considered - liability, safety, rules and regulations (and enforcement of those rules), how this might set a precedent for private development and usage of public land, and how this might encourage unwieldy and outsized growth if LLRC does • establish itself in a park. These issues are relevant and of great concern to us, but they're 3 matters for the Council, the Park Board, the Planning Commission and other relevant authorities • to weigh and consider at the appropriate time. This is a contentious issue, as any proposal to develop a public natural resource is bound to be. There is passion and goodwill on both sides and we have faith that the City Council, the Park Board and the Planning Commission will take the necessary time to consider this proposal and the appropriate process for proceeding, or not. We look forward to being a part of that process. We apologize for the length of this letter, but we're playing catch-up. We appreciate the opportunity to add our voices to this conversation. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Sincerely, _ L_ izabeth Coburn • ,414/1 Arthur Jacobso • 4 • From: To: Julie Ruegemer Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Please Protect our Parks from Development Date: Monday,July 27,2020 12:22:02 AM Orono Vision Statement: To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Orono was once known and cherished for its green space - but with every passing day this is changing as more and more trees are cut down and more land is developed. This is incredibly disappointing to watch. But one thing we, as citizens, should be able to trust- is that our public parkland remains protected by our elected leaders. We are a wealthy city-we should be able to protect our parks from development. So it is disappointing that a private club with deep pockets has been aggressively pushing to build their own private 6000 square foot (give or take), million dollar structure on our taxpayer parkland - and they have yet to be told "No thank you -the park is for everyone and is not available for private development." Community members expect that their elected leaders will protect their parkland and that this is sacred space. The burden should not be on them to fight for their public parks to remain public parks -they simply should expect this to be the case.They put a lot of trust in the elected leaders to look out for Orono citizens-especially when it pertains to our parks. • Bruce and Ruth Dayton generously donated this land on Long Lake to the city of Orono because they were passionate conservationists and believed strongly that all people should be able to enjoy the serene nature of this special place. It is shocking and disappointing that a huge private building would even be considered an option on a nature park-taking down trees and wildlife and changing the use of the park to cater to a private club. Summit Beach is a place where people from all walks of life of all ages come to enjoy the lake and land for free for an invigorating swim, a kayak ride, a picnic, a game of catch, hammocking, etc., etc., etc. Our parkland should not be for sale.There will always be a club with deep pockets that wants our parks for their own private use. Orono parkland must remain open and available to our residents - not to people that want to develop the land to suit their own private needs. The rowing club already has a home across the lake with a large parking lot,just off a highway so their large membership & high traffic isn't intrusive on a small neighborhood - and in fact it is probably very good for Birch's business to have them there. It is not the Orono public park's responsibility to turn our beautiful nature park into a storage facility with private offices for their rowing staff. Please, do the job we trusted you to do, and protect our parks. Our Orono residents deserve their public parks to be available for them. Our tax dollars pay for...preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Please protect our parks. • Julie Ruegemer 1295 Loma Linda Ave • Orono 55364 • • • From: To: Karina Golberq Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Please Reject LLRC Building Proposal at Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 8:43:47 PM To whom this may concern, As a frequent user of the beautiful space at Summit Beach Park,I am very appreciative of the wide open space that allows so many of us to enjoy the park without feeling over-crowded. Many of us are concerned that if the LLRC builds their structure on this beautiful,lush space, the welcoming and relaxing energy of the park will change to a more hustle and bustle type of environment and be less family friendly. We ask that you please take into consideration how important this public space is to the community and why we would like to preserve it. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Karina Got-berg M1,I, LcPCC, 7 . From: Wendy Geffre • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Proposed Summit Beach Park Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 4:14:20 PM I disapprove of the proposed Summit Beach Park to be redeveloped for the use of another privatized club around the Lake Minnetonka area. I state Lake Minnetonka, which includes Orono/Long Lake area. I grew up, raised children and now have grandchildren in many communities around tie lakes and now have lived in Orono for 17 years. I have watched the well-to-do buy up land or businesses develop any footage available for their private use. Most recent example: Wolf Ridge housing development privatizing shoreline on Long Lake for their use only. Bruce and Ruth Dayton donated the natural, rustic Wood Rill Scientific and Natural Area, plus 4.8 acres of Summit Beach for the open, quiet and natural area. If anyone has been to Summit Beach on any given day, you will find toddlers to seniors swimming laps.The rowing club does NOT represent all of the diverse people who enjoy this beach. I, even, disapprove of a playground for you will see teenagers throwing frisbees,to parents playing catch, to building sand castles.Sunbathers, book readers, picnics on blankets, kayaking,fishing, rafting,fishing along the shore, rope swing—all constructive fun.Summit Beach is an open spaced, natural area within our community that all sources of income can enjoy without paying park fees. Has anyone seen the turkeys who roost in the trees?Laid on a raft and seen a baby eagle learning to navigate its new life?Parents teaching their children to do basic swimming?A senior taking his grandchild out on kayaks and teaching them the art of slow, peaceful boating?That you will find at Summit Beach. I,truly, enjoyed seeing the rowing club on Long Lake but there must be an alternative solution.There is plenty of shoreline on the west end of Nelson Park and this park is already structured for boats, trailers.The old BP station can be a storage unit for rowers and the money they will use for building up Summit Park can be used for trailers to transport. It's a direct line down to Nelson Park boat landing. I can honestly predict if this proposed "good sell" of redeveloping Summit Park for the greater good,will become another private club and restrictions to the community using this beach.A large volume of community will not be able to afford signing their children up for lessons. Restrictions will be placed on usage of the land due to expensive boats being stored, not to mention the destruction of the old trees,wildlife and natural shoreline. Lets talk about another tax increase for water, sewage, parking lot, playground equipment, maintenance etc. etc.Who pays for this? I question, if,this property was donated as an open,green space by the Daytons,to the community, is there not a clause that states it cannot be developed for the privatization of any group?Again, I strongly oppose taking our last bit of natural area.The community as a whole, I'm sure, do not want to become another Wayzata, Excelsior.Thank you. Wendy Geffre. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 • From: Walter Mot • To: Austin Rief Subject: Protect our Parks Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 4:35:53 PM Dear Dustin, Protect our Parks for public use! We <new the Dayton's and they strongly intended their land to be for Public use. It was a generous gift and should not be denied. We have lived in Orono since 1958 and the park space is important to us. Please vote "No" and do not let this mistake happen. Wyatt and Nancy Moe 1230 Spruce Place Orono, MN 55364 • • From: Terry.Jon(MMAI To: Dustin!lief • Cc: Heather Terry Subject: Re:Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:42:32 AM Dustin, Recently it has been brought to my attention that there are plans,or at least considerations,given to sell the land at Summit Beach to private developers. I can tell yo.J that my family has been going to summit beach weekly to enjoy the quite, out of the way beach for the last 20 years. We live within walking distance of the beach and this spot has been one of our favorite Minnesota "get-ways" during the warm summer days. Please ask the council to reconsider this as it will change the quiet and serene community forever. 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Club Clubhouse). Who benefits,other than the Rowing Club and whoever is involved in the real estate and construction project? Certainly not the residents of Orono,as a whole. Our quiet neighborhood has been misused enough over the last 3 years(diverted traffic to facilitate rebuild of Wayzata Blvd)and then ignored(the potholes on Old Long Lake Rd are unacceptable). Please pay some attention to our part of Orono. Alistair Jacques • • T •To: Anna •Carlson;Austin Rief Subject: Summit beach park Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 8:48:26 PM Dear Dustin and Anna, I have heard that the wonderful,family friendly Summit Beach Park is being considered for a private rowing club spot.This is a wonderful beach for all of the residents of the area,especially with little kids.We go there often to get away from the big beach down the road.It's perfect for my 3 children(4,5,7)and every time we are there(week or weekend)there is always other families there with young children.This is a wonderful safe,tucked away beach for us and everyone else.Taking this away from us would be a huge travesty for my family and the residents of the area. Additionally,I'm appalled to hear that residents were only notified Friday afternoon to voice their opinions for the Monday meeting proposal.That is just absurd! The voice of the city needs to be heard.Is this the typical protocol? A weekend to respond?If so,I urge you to also take a look at your business practices and communication timelines. Again,I urge you to not approve the proposal as this would be a significant loss to the residents of the area and to you! Kind regards. Jill Hansen 847.393.5305 Sent from my iPhone • • From: peather sheehan To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach Park/LLRC proposal Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 2:13:11 PM Dear Orono City Council: We are waiting to let you know that we are in opposition to the proposed plan to build a facility for the Long Lake Rowing Club at Summit Beach Park. Our family has been visiting Summit Beach Park almost every Friday afternoon and evening in the summers for fifteen years. We meet friends for a relaxing evening at the lake with picnics and games and swimming until the beautiful sunset tells us it's time to go home. It's such a special place to us, we recently celebrated a 50th birthday at the beach! We have tried other beaches but have never been able to find the perfect mix of sandy beach, lawn space for games,trees for hammocks, picnic facilities,and friendly people that Summit Beach Park offers. The park is well-used by a variety of people-people launching kayaks and paddleboards, older people swimming long distances in the evenings, and lots of families playing on the beach and in the water. Based on what we have seen proposed -a building in the current wooded area and boat docks -we believe the addition of a building and docks for the rowing club will significantly impact how we and other members of the public will be able to use the beach and park. It will change the feel of park completely so that it will not be inviting for anyone who is not associated with the rowing club. The current swimming area is not very large and if boat docks are added, it seems impossible that the swimming beach could be maintained in any meaningful way. If the beach is somehow maintained, the prospect of rowers and swimmers in such close proximity feels dangerous. Although the rowing club provides a valuable service to some in the community,we are corcerned about equal access to all citizens, not just those privileged to be part of the rowing club. We do not believe they should be allowed to take over a public park for their exclusive use when the park is so well utilized by a variety of people. Thank you for your consideration of all sides of this issue. Ken and Heather Sheehan S From: Anthony Ouill To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief • Cc: Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Pnntup;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson Subject: Summit Beach Park Redevelopment Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 10:41:43 PM Dear Mayor and City Council Members, My family and I moved to the area in July of 2019 and live near the east side of the lake. We love Summit Beach Park and have been using it weekly since the first weekend after moving into our house. We are there multiple times per week and it always has other families or groups there. The narrative that it is unused,hidden,and full of unsavory characters is simply false. It can in no sense be considered hidden if a new family to the area found it within two days of moving in. Summit Beach Park is full of people who spend all week looking forward to a relaxing day at the beach. It is full of teanagers lounging on hammocks and swinging on the rope swing. It is full of parents teaching the joy of fishing to young children. It has groups of people playing soccer, volleyball and frisbee in the large open area. The hill where the boathouse would stand is often used by people relaxing or enjoying a picnic. It has become an important part of our lives and we know many other residents feel the same. There are many arguments that can be used to counter this proposal: For residents close to the park, the excessively large building and footprint will be a constant eyesore for people who bought or built homes with the valid expectation that it would not be developed for private use. For general park goers, the building and the necessary buffer around the building will greatly reduce the ability to enjoy the park. To say it is oversized relative to developable land would be an understatement. For swimmers,the in and out of boats and the fact that a private dock will be around or next to the swimming area will not only create a safety hazard,but will also inevitably lead to friction between public users of the beach and the private club. For environmentalists, many old trees will be cut down and the lakeshore will be affected to the detriment of water quality. The last thing we need are more developments close to the lakeshore. Many court battles have been fought by homeowners just trying to build a sauna close to the lakeshore, let alone an 8,000 sq ft building. For proponents of the efficient use of taxpayer funds,the lending of land for free or at below market rates to a private entity and to the detriment of the taxpayers that use the park is a major concern. If the City would like to revitalize the park using a public/private partnership, then a public comment period and a call for proposals should be the first step. For the Dayton Family. who were kind enough to buy the land, return it to a semi-natural state, and then donate it to the city to protect the lake and prevent development,this would be a clear slap in the face. It would be very surprising if the legal documentation that supported that donation did not stipulate future uses of the land and prohibit this type of private development, and if the paperwork did not support this claim, donor intent surely would. These are all valid arguments and we are sure they have been voiced already. But we think they miss the point. This beach is one of the few places in the area where people from all walks of life can coexist. It is arguably one of the most diverse public locations in Long Lake/Orono and is enjoyed by people of all races and economic statuses. For the many citizens that cannot afford private pools,boats, or private clubs,this is a much needed oasis. As a family with young children, it has been a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or weekend. We have met lifelong friends,watched our children grow and learn to swim,and have enjoyed storing and launching our canoe from the publicly available canoe storage at the park. We are constantly bumping into families we know that live on all sides of town at the park who are just looking for a nice place to enjoy nature. While we have yet to see the unsavory behavior that so many proponents of the boathouse bring up,we have seen families able to find some semblance of normalcy in these uncertain times. Please do not take the little public land that is available and give it away for private use. We understand the Long Lake Rowing Club's need for a permanent facility and can empathize with their situation. Their need for space does not mean that it should come at the expense of the public. Their need for space and the need for the park to remain public are not mutually exclusive. Also,please consider the hundreds of silent voices out there that are completely unaware of this proposal. If the Council would still like to continue exploring a partnership with the Long Lake Rowing Club,then for the sake of transparency and honesty,post the plans publicly at the park and allow park goers the opportunity to make an informed decision on its future. The Three Rivers Park District has demonstrated good governance by posting a sign right in front of where the boathouse would stand. It invites the public to "Help Plan the Next Regional Trail" and provides the information necessary to contact them. If they can be that open and transparent,why can't the City of Orono?If the Rowing Club is really the best use of the land,then surely a public comment period that is well advertised and accessible would support that claim. Best Regards, Anthony and Kristen Quill • From: Brenda Jandl To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief • Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:41:25 AM Anna and Dustin, It has come to my recent attention the proposal for the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC)to build out a facility on Summit Beach Park. I think there are other areas around the Long Lake area that their private building could be built with close access to the lake, such as where the old Burger King was. My family has frequently used Summit Beach Park over the last 10 years. It's always bustling with families,kids, and friends. It's a beautiful beach area that has wonderful green space and the trees provide shade for those having a picnic meal or wanting to read a book. There are people of all ages using the beach,whether for making sandcastles, setting in a swim exercise, or a relaxing float watching the eagles fly over. There are all different ethnic backgrounds and ages that have spent time using Summit Beach. There are many times when the parking lot has only I or 2 spots left to park. If the LLRC is allowed to build a 4500 sqft footprint building, remove the trees and build a U shaped dock,how will this affect the community of people that enjoy the lake recreationally? I believe this is contradictory to the Orono vision statement: "To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized to its preservation of natural rural beauty,quality of life,and recreational assets." This building and other facilities wanted by the LLRC will deplete this natural beach area.Mayor Denny Walsh stated it very well"Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it back." Please reconsider how this will change many people's activity options for the benefit of a private club. I would attend the meeting tonight to voice my concerns,but I have my son's Boy Scout Court of Honor event. I hope that you will convey my concerns. Regards, Brenda Jandl S From: ¢etre Johnson • To: Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 5:12:13 PM Hi Dustin, Our names are David and Betse Johnson we live at 460 E. Long Lake Road in Orono. We are right across the street from Summit Beach Park. We are contacting you because we are concerned about the possible building of Long lake rowing club boathouse, private building,in our park! We purchased our home in 2010.We have two children in Orono middle school, they are both 13 years old. Our kids love the park and the beach ,we are over there much of the summer, as are our kids friends from school, their parents and their teachers,Neighbors, and other people who have become very good friends from meeting them at the beach. We have heard that the city feels that our beach park is underutilized! We can tell you that this park is very well used,if not overused! People park on the street in front of our house, up on old Long Lake Road ,to walk down to get into the park,especially on the weekends and during the summer with kids off from school. We have even had people come and ask us if they can park in our driveway, so they can go to the beach. I have taken videos and pictures of how busy Summit Beach Park is. Our question is, why would any one in Orono want a private club to take over a third of the public park? How does that increase the public use of the park?The beach will be compromised by boat docks, and private users. Surely the boat club can exist without occupying public property. Some say the park needs more security and that the rowing club would provide that. But do we give away the park for better security? That's a high price to pay ,when all we need is a couple more light polls and remote video monitoring. This rowing club wants to put docs in at the beach. A few years ago Orono removed their dock because of liability. Kids were playing on the dock and getting hurt. The rowing club docs will take over the beach. The rowing club says they want to share the park ,but what they're really doing is taking the park away from the public. There will not be more public use of the park but less, and much more private use! This is not in the public interest or in the interest of Orono which claims, they want to protect are parks and our green space from development. If this building is allowed to be built In Summit beach park, it will be there FOREVER,there's no going back. We might as well change the name of the park to the Long Lake Rowing Club Park. Thank you for your consideration, David and Betse Johnson 952-949-4929 • From: Daisy Johnson To: Austin Rief • I Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:00:10 PM Dear Mr. Rief, My name is Daisy Johnson and I go to school at OMS. My family has lived across the street from Summit Beach Park for almost 8 years now and I'm concerned about the Long Lake Rowing Club taking over our park. The park is not incredibly large, and the building alone will take up 1/3 of the space there. While the park is smaller than most, it is also very well used. There are people over at the park/beach roughly every day swimming, kayaking, and running their dogs in the grassy area, among other activities. My family loves going over to the beach to swim and it is one of the reasons we moved into our house in the first place. l have met many friends over at the beach including one of my best friends Siri,and several of the people whose dogs I walk. Another problem with it is that about 5 years ago there was a dock over at the beach. The dock was removed due to liability issues after several kids were injured while playing on it. The problem with this is that the Long Lake Rowing Club intends to put in several docks that will not only take up space on the beach, but could also be a big problem for people over at the park. Thank you for your time, sincerely, Daisy Johnson S • From: Samuel Johnson To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Fief;Victoria Seals;Denny Walsh;Aaron H. Printup;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:14:42 PM I'm a 13 year old kid named Samuel Johnson and I live right across the street from the beach so I go there all the time, and I don't want a private building taking up a third of the park. I see a ton of people that go there every day and if you put a private boat house there not a lot of people will come there anymore.and if the public is giving away part of the beach and putting in a private boat house what do we get out of it. It would be nice if they gave free memberships and lessons to kids in Orono. so please don't • From: Marsha Reiman To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief;Denny Walsh;Aaron 11.Printua;Victoria Sear; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson 411 Subject: Summit Beach Project Date: Saturday,July 25,2020 12:13:45 PM Hello, I would like to give input about the proposal for the building a facility at Summit Beach. I have lived in this area for nearly 50 years, and am most concerned about the impact it will have on a quiet residential area. 1. I find it astounding that the City of Orono would enable a private club, to essentially take over a beach that was a gift to all Orono residents. 2. Bruce Dayton was a lover of nature and has donated other properties in the area with the idea of preservation. A building of that size on a small piece of property, to my mind wasn't his intent. 3. This is a quiet residential area, why would you consider choosing a private club over your residents that pay taxes? 4. Have you thought about the impact of such a large building on such a small piece of shoreline? Will the people of Orono be able to use the private building located on "their beach"? Who will pay for the upkeep? 5. A great concern for me is the access from US 12. The exit from US 12 to Old Long Lake Road is on a curve, that is already dangerous. As you know there are two left lanes that merge on the curve, and to add more traffic and danger to that area is a safety issue. I would ask you to think about the major effect this proposal will have on the residents of the area, for those travel US 12, and especially about the spirit of the gift of Summit Beach to all people of Orono. Are you in good conscience willing to change the essence of this area for the enjoyment of a few? Please don't dishonor Bruce Dayton. Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I am hopeful that you will make a honorable decision. Marsha Reiman • From: Larry Carlson To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach property Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 3:22:59 PM 1 have lived on Old Long Lake Road for 32 years,and had the privilege of working for Mr.Bruce Dayton for 26 years as his Caretaker and Property Manager.We had many discussions about how to preserve the main property along Old Long Lake Road and to maintain it in it's natural state. Through his vision and generosity.it became Woodrill State Natural Area,and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity. In the 1970's,Bruce gave the Summit Beach property to the City of Orono.and I am convinced his vision was for it to remain as a natural space and also as a public space. I cannot envision any scenario where he would view a 7,000 square foot private entity building and huge dock complex as maintaining natural and public spaces. I do not view this as a case of"Not in My Backyard",but as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public space per Bruce's vision,generosity,and foresightedness. Thank you for your consideration on this matter. Sincerely, Larry Carlson 965 Old Long Lake Road Orono S • From: Beth DavisAiks To: Dustin Rier;Anna Carlson;Denny Walsh;Victoria Seals;Aaron H.Printuo;Matt Johnson;Richard Crosby Cc: Julie Ruegemer Subject: Summit Beach Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 5:22:45 PM Dustin, We live on old long lake road and frequent Summit Beach with family and friends throughout the summer. It is a pleasant spot that is busy but quiet. It would be very disappointing to see that area turned into an office/storage facility and have the traffic increased within the already small beach and parking area. The increased traffic would also be cause for concern for our kids. Our daughters are currently able to walk or bike to the beach and swim with friends. Building a rowing club would negatively impact that experience for them. Part of the attraction of many Orono parks is that they exist seamlessly within residential and natural areas. Please do not take that experience from the current park users and send additional traffic to a peaceful residential area. Sincerely, Beth and Rick Davis Wakefield Road S Begin forwarded message: From: Julie Ruegemer<julieruegemer@hotmail.com> Date: July 26, 2020 at 3:29:24 PM CDT To: Julie Ruegemer<julieruegernerr«thotmail.com> Subject: Please help protect our parks!!! URGENT Dear Orono residents- Please take a moment to send a short letter tonight REJECTING the idea of allowing a private rowing club to build a large, private million dollar building for their personal use on Orono parkland. Summit Beach is a PUBLIC Orono park & beach on Long Lake -the land was donated by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. The Daytons were passionate conservationists and protectors of nature.The beautiful parkland is a combination of woods, wetlands, and beach.They were extremely careful and purposeful in leaving the land to the public park system for the public to enjoy. The private rowing club is currently and comfortably housed across the lake at Birch's-yet they are trying to get Orono to essentialy give them land to allow then to build their own 6000 square fcot storage facility to protect their boats- as well as private office space and private exercise space for them to use year-round. This would NOT be a public building for the community to use.This would be their own PRIVATE building put on PARKLAND for them to do with as they choose. They would be cutting down many trees to build this large structure. Please let the Orono City Council know you oppose the rowing club building this huge private structure at this nature park and ask them to PROTECT OUR PARKS for public use and public enjoyment. Not only would this private structure involve cutting down many trees, but it would be inevitable that they would say they needed more parking in the near future and ask to build a build a bigger parking lot to accommodate their Targe membership-thereby cutting down more trees. Currently, they are able to use the huge parking lot at Birch's that is located off a busy highway where their large numbers and traffic aren't disruptive to a small quiet neighborhood like where Summit Beach is. Thank you. Please share with other Orono residents who care about preservation of greenspace & parkland. Include your name and home address at the bottom of your email. Thank you! Julie Ruegemer EMAILING LETTERS: Send them to the following two admins (Anna and Dustin) in the city of Orono and they should include your letters with the notes for the council for the meeting tomorrow evening. In addition, you can send directly to each city council member if you would like. Please send tonight or by early morning Monday to make sure it gets included. Anna Carlson acarlsonci.orono.mn.us Dustin Rief driefci.orono.mn.us For your reference, here are the council members: Denny Walsh Mayor dwalsh2@ci.orono.mn.us • Aaron Printup City Council aprintup@ci.orono.mn.us Victoria Seals City Council vsealsCgci.orono.mn.us Richard Crosby II City Council rcrosby@ci.orono.mn.us Matt Johnson City Council ntjohnson@ci.orono.mn.us S From: Thomas Paustenbach To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief;Denny Walsh;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals;Richard Crosby;Matt Johnson 110 Cc: Shelly Bonneville Subject: Summit Park Beach proposal Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:04:44 PM Importance: High Dear Orono City Leaders, We are 5+year Long Lake residents and wanted to express concern over the Summit Park Beach proposal. As a family with young children (age 3 and 7), we very much enjoy this small, quiet beach that we have the ability to ride our bikes to.Along with Nelson Park/Beach, Summit Park Beach is a great asset to our community. Regarding this proposal, I would suggest the top priority for the City Council should be to work to improve and expand Summit Park Beach. New picnic tables, a playground area, an expanded beach, improved views of the lake. This park is such a unique asset to the city of Orono/Long Lake ... lets please not privatize any more premium lakefront property that the public has access to! IF the above first priority can be accomplished, and if the LLRC facility and docks can be separated by a reasonable distance from the beach/park and NOT block any public lake views (thinking about the neighboring homes..), then it would be wonderful to enjoy an improved park/beach and LLRC location. If not, there is plenty of other unused lakeshore on Long Lake that may be an option for them.. I enjoy the Long Lake Rowing Crew and it is nice to have them as a part of the lake/community. But their facility should not take up valuable space on the beach that was donated Dy Bruce and Ruth Dayton to the Public for Public use (NOT to the LLRC for private use!). Please help us to preserve and improve this wonderful park/beach and ensure it is not sacrificed by this proposal. Public first! LLRC second. Thank you for all your efforts in keeping and improving what we believe is the best community in the Twin Cities, Tom and Shelly Paustenbach Long Lake S From: Christine Leidinq • To: Anna Carlson Cc: Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Park Beach Date: Sunday,July 26,2020 9:24:43 PM To whom it may concern, We as Orono taxpayers are concerned that the city council is considering using public property for the private pleasure of a select few. The Dayton family donated this property for use as a park and turning it into a private clubhouse is outside the scope of the donation's intent. Also the reduction of green space. Preserving and maintaining Orono's green space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect. Once we lose it you will never get it back. Summit Beach is an unique park. I've had many family and friends remark that they can't believe this beach is in the Metro area. It gives them an up north feel. Why move from Birches?There are no swimmers or families enjoying a day at the beach to disrupt. • Alan and Christine Leiding 2670 Kelley Parkway unit 117 O From: Mike Feldmann To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Park City Council meeting:items for inclusion Date: Monday,July 27,2020 6:51:30 AM Anna and Dustin, I went over to Summit Park to see if users of the park had been informed about this proposal and they had not so I put together a list where they could sign and have their voices heard. This list is a partial list of those involved in the conversation so far. I know NextDoor has seen a lot of activity as well as neighborhood conversations and the like but these lists don't include them. I wanted to deliver these lists to you for inclusion into the materials for the city council tonight even though it represents only those with which I have personally interacted. Thank you! Cheers, Mike Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Rd (neighbor just west of Summit Park) • From: Rachel Feldmann • To: Anna Carlson;Austin Rief Cc: Feldmann Rachel hi Subject: Summit Park Proposal Letter Date: Monday,July 27,2020 1:45:57 AM Dear Orono council members, I am writing to thank you for your service and your vision statement pursuit which is. "To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets". I encourage you to keep this vision at the front of your dec,sion-making process & reject the proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) to build a boat club, docks, or storage facility at Summit Park. The LLRC currently comes in and out of Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub. We feel this location should be the focus for their boat storage and water access. Because Birch's is not a swimming beach, this location is not in conflict with the abundant recreation that is already occurring at Summit beach. Any plan presented by the LLRC to be able to share this beach use with their vessels coming in (backwards facing as they row) to nearby docks anywhere near the beach will drastically change the safety and nature of Summit Park Beach and decrease the recreational use and enjoyment at thc park by thc public. • Summit Park is Orono's largest swim beach, and should remain as such--a swimming beach-- because it is a valuable recreational asset the city should be protecting as Bruce Dayton, who gifted the park to the city for public use, originally intended. On a daily basis in the summer, and parts of other seasons as well, we have met people who choose to come from all over the twin cities to Summit Beach. They have told us they come to Summit because of the natural beauty and recreational assets and attraction it offers: wide open green spaces for play, sunbathing, picnicking, nature with wetlands and wildlife neighboring it, numerous trees for shade, lounging, hammocking, a beautiful water area where boaters can anchor down nearby and swim to the beach, as well as numerous other beach activities such as tube floating, swimming, kayaking, & canoeing. Adding a boat storage building to this beach and location would be a poor decision by the city council for a club that is already thriving elsewhere on the same lake (at Birch's) and can continue to do so at that location. We are thankful a Mayor presides at Orono's city council whose platform is to value full transparency in decision making and to have proper vetting and discussion over a decision such as this permanent structure being proposed at one of Orono's public parks. As Mayor Walsh states on his platform page: "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it back". Well said! The world needs more open and natural spaces for the public use and enjoyment. Thank you, Council members, for listening. We are trusting you to maintain and beautify Summit Park to continue to support and improve the current public recreational use which is so highly valued by Orono Please see the attached photo of a Wednesday afternoon in June to further appreciate the activities and recreational asset of Summit Park. Sincerely, Rachel Feldmann 1010 Old Long Lake Rd. (West bordering neighbor of Summit Beach Park) S 40 From: Lisa Mott • To: Dustin Rief Subject: Summit park/beach Date: Sunday,Juty 26,2020 10:24:53 PM Hello,I would like to voice my concerns regarding the rowing clubs desire to have a building at this location. Fur 10 years we have enjoyed the open space and family friendly green space tit provides. It is the only local beach we use,we meet our growing families at this beach regularly. Our enjoyment And love for this site Is unsurpassed. Honestly,if the City of Orono proceeds With the rowing clubs plans I can guarantee you the ambience of the beautiful trees,hills and back to nature fun it provides will be lost. It provides many a natural,fun experience and it will be impossible to find anything like it. I appreciate your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Lisa Mott Sent from my iPhone I • Regarding the proposal for a boathouse and docking by the Long Lake Rowing Crew at Summit Beach Park. We, the undersigned Orono residents, petition the City of Orono as follows: Maintain the natural setting of Summit Beach Park and reject the addition of a 0 building for a private club. Also, reject the placement of docks along the shoreline of this park. 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(om CaA . pi5K1\- , Lsiel ,(/ kir),,.. ... -DO:"40, d. t li% ►/ r.r1 1 GtrtS Ulf Llf.1(c �►��nnai c uM ��� 'CIO tt / oe--,,e____ C�A6Lw�4st AJ cp k !�'� mati, i . t Os s i 0 arena .1,_04,xyrk_etu .: ,,r , kolora ( t, ,5 : ib10t 1 ..1 . � : . A1iIll. �d, I. a- w��i t_..;s N - i�' 1 i -7 , (rn^ . 4 l From: heather Jackson • To: Anna Carlson;Dusin Fief Subject: Fw:LLRC proposal Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:44:07 AM Dear Council Members, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment nearly 50 years ago. Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake, and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming • with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space that we are fortunate to have. I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the public that currently enjoys this lively. family friendly space. -As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers. -LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be responsible if LLRC disbands? -How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to the community in a transparent fashion. -What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement, and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use. -Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL to enjoy. -There would be a level of intimidation if a private club were to be built on public land in that non club members would not be able to fully relax and enjoy the public space with rower's coming and going, and the reduced natural beauty that would be replaced with man made construction. Rowing is an amazing sport, and I am happy that it is available to our community, however, the majority of residents in Orono and Long Lake do not participate in this sport, they DO participate in enjoying our public beaches, swimming, picnic area, rope swing, and natural beauty year round. As council members, you were elected to uphold the interests and safety of the majority of your constituents, please keep this in mind when reviewing this proposal. Thank you for dedication to our community and your consideration, Heather Jackson Club sandwiches, not seals! e • From: Gina Joyce • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Cc: thomas.ioycefndatadoaha,com Subject: Letter to the Orono City Council(July 27,2020 Agenda Item#9-LLRC Proposal) Date: Monday,July 27,2020 9:50:37 AM Attachments: image003png To the Orono City Council, We appreciate the opportunity to voice our opinion regarding the July 27, 2020 agenda item—the Long Lake Rowing Club proposal for a Boat House in Summit Beach Park. My husband and I live on Long Lake and value the thriving communities that call this lake home— both Long Lake and Orono residents alike. Our communities are welcoming to all, including the LLRC, which is part of the enjoyment that is felt here at Long Lake.There are also a variety of outside communities who cherish our treasured lake and seek refuge on our beaches for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment with family and friends. It is because of this,that we ask you to reject the LLRC proposal for a Boat House at Summit Beach Park. Having attended numerous LLRC proposal meetings, it is our observation that this proposal has outgrown its initial intent—a simple shelter to protect the crew's watercraft—and become a mission for a members-only club house in place of what is intended to be a natural, diverse retreat for the public. • As homeowners on the shores of Long Lake, as well as Long Lake Park Board Members, we have the pleasure of observing daily use of Summit Beach Park that is tranquil and diverse—diverse in activities as much as it is diverse in the cultural representation of families who enjoy it. From fishing, canoeing and reading in the hammocks among the trees,to swimming, sunbathing and jumping from the rope swing, this park brings families of all ethnicities together in harmony(my husband and I included). To force upon this public space a privatized, members-only club house would not only interrupt the ecosystem of the park's natural settings, but could be detrimental to its multi-cultural community enjoyment. The proposed structure threatens the very essence and public nature of the park—no longer could children enjoy the rope swing nor hammock among the trees, parents would need to worry about safety near the beach in a way they hadn't previously, and the burden of a low-income family having to explain to their children why they can't partake in the rowing club's activities on their day to the beach could be heartbreaking. While the LLRC says this can be a public/private partnership, the reality is that it's unlikely, and the stark contrast of the haves and the have-riots in this proposal is just another reason why. It is our hope that the LLRC can find a way to maintain their operation at Birch's, as their club has • seen success over the years while operating in this facility, and we know the residents and restaurant goers alike enjoy seeing them part of our community. We look forward to continuing the conversation with the city of Orono and appreciate the opportunity to voice our genuine care and concern for all members of the community. 410 Sincerely, Gina Maria Palomo Joyce, MBA, PMP, PAS Business Development Manager Cargill Health Technologies 1200 W Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN 55356 Mobile: +1 952-820-5969 Helping Carg�il the Mreorld f • From: Terry.Jon(MAI To: Dustin Rief Cc: Heather Terry Subject: Re:Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:42:32 AM Dustin, Recently it has been brought to my attention that there are plans, or at least considerations, given to sell the land at Summit Beach to private developers. I can tell yoJ that my family has been going to summit beach weekly to enjoy the quite,out of the way beach for the last 20 years. We live within walking distance of the beach and this spot has been one of our favorite Minnesota "get-ways" during the warm summer days. Please ask the council to reconsider this as it will change the quiet and serene community forever. 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Could you please see that the Council Members receive a copy of this letter? I will be in attendance at the meeting as well. Thank you so much! Michele Lehtis 612-968-4151 From: Brenda]andl To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Riet Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:41:25 AM Anna and Dustin, It has come to my recent attention the proposal for the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)to build out a facility on Summit Beach Park. I think there are other areas around the Long Lake area that their private building could be built with close access to the lake, such as where the old Burger King was. My family has frequently used Summit Beach Park over the last 10 years. It's always bustling with families, kids, and friends. It's a beautiful beach area that has wonderful green space and the trees provide shade lar those having a picnic meal or wanting to read a book. There are people of all ages using the beach, whether for making sandcastles, setting in a swim exercise, or a relaxing float watching the eagles fly over. There are all different ethnic backgrounds and ages that have spent time using Summit Beach. There are many times when the parking lot has only I or 2 spots left to park. If the LLRC is allowed to build a 4500 sqft footprint building,remove the trees and build a U shaped dock, how will this affect the community of people that enjoy the lake recreationally'? I believe this is contradictory to the Orono vision statement: "To be the residential community of choice anc remain widely recognized tor its preservation ot natural rural beauty,quality ot lite,and recreational assets." This building and other facilities wanted by the LLRC will deplete this natural beach area. Mayor Denny Walsh stated it very well"Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it back." Please reconsider how this will change many people's activity options for the benefit of a private club. I would attend the meeting tonight to voice my concerns, but I have my son's Boy Scout Court of Honor event. I hope that you will convey my concerns. Regards, Brenda_land! From: Lexi Ryan To: Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 9:26:37 AM Good morning Dustin. Reaching out on the upcoming meeting to discuss the proposed selling of summit beach. It has come to my attention that the city is considering selling this land to a private developer who has plans for a private rowing club. While I understand how this could be an attractive offer, I am asking the city not to sell. Like many families from the area,my family has spent nearly every summer weekend at the beach for 17 years. As I grow my own family, I have already started to dream about bringing my own babies to the beach that I played at as a kid. This beach is truly so special to so many people, selling to a private developer would be a mistake. When meeting to discuss this decision with the city tonight,please share how important this land is to the memories of the people of Orono and how selling would truly crush so many of us. Kindly, Lexi Ryan S S From: Batina Family • To: Anna Carlson Subject: Please protect Summit Beach as a park Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:19:54 PM To Orono City Council Dear Sir/Madam I am an Orono resident and live just a mile from Summit Park and Beach. I enjoy launching my kayak from that beach and want it to remain a beautiful quiet park with no new rowing building. I also would like the council to consider reopening the road around Long Lake for car traffic. Before it was closed I took it every day to bring my children to school. For many of us who live off of Old Long Lake Road, it was an essential thoroughfare for us. Respectfully, Katherine Batina 280 Wakefield Road Orono, MN 55391 I • From: Jessi 110 I To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Please protect Summit Beach Park! Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:48:05 PM Dear Orono City Council Members, I just heard today about a proposal to build a large building and docks for the private row club at Summit Beach. I am very concerned about this proposal.In short,I ask you to VOTE NO. I grew up in Orono and spent most of my summer days swimming and playing at Summit Beach. Because Orono is such a great community, I moved back to Orono seven years ago with my husband and we are raising our three boys here. Summit Beach is one of our favorite places to spend time. We swim, we kayak, we play in the sand, we throw the football around, we play tag,we go off the rope swing,we picnic. It's a very special little nook in our community. It's a true gem of a place. The wind/boat-protected swimming beach,the sand, the rope swing, the shaded hillside,the picnic tables, and the open grassy area all provide a variety recreational opportunities- including the ability to just sit back and enjoy the natural beauty around you. It is a well-loved spot in our community and is USED by MANY. I believe taking away ANY of this public space for a private crew club is unethical and would be truly sad. Putting up a private building on public land will negatively impact Summit Beach and the public's enjoyment of it forever. It will drastically limit the number of people who can enjoy the space and the ways in which they can enjoy it. On hot summer days, people from across our community can be found spread across the entire property. The water is speckled with swimming bodies, laughter comes from within the trees, kids run across the green grass playing games,people are picnicking or reading in the shade. I cannot imagine a boat house small enough that would not have a drastically negative impact on Summit Beach Park and the community who enjoys it. I also cannot imagine any amount of crew club boat traffic that will not negatively impact the park and the community who enjoys it. Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford to lose. We need to protect it, because if we lose it, we will never get it back. I hope and trust you will continue to pursue the city's vision statement of being "the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural world beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets"and PLEASE VOTE NO. Sincerely, Jessi Lindquist Sent from my iPhone • From: Linda S Hoffmann • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Possible sale of the Summi:Beach in Orono to a large private rowing club. Date: Monday,July 27,2020 8:17:08 PM I concur with Julie Ruegemer's letter to not sell this piece of property to this private rowing club. If the Dayton's knew you were even considering this offer,they would be most upset. This was donated to the city of Orono just the same as the piece of property for the dog park. Please do not sell this piece of property and keep it as greenspace and parkland. • From: l,indauist,Matt(Minneaoolisl • To: Dustin Rief:Anna Carlson Subject: Preserve Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:17:02 PM Orono City Council Member: I reject developing Summit Beach on Long Lake. Our family loves using that beach for swimming and picnics. Developing it will take away space from an already small and quaint city treasure. Please preserve the beach for generations to come. 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I also believe that they should be allowed to have 2 short docks as they have had at tieir current location. However, these docks must be open for public use.The proposed size of a structure on park land is entirely not in the interest of the public. The club can rent or buy space nearby fo-classes,training and meetings and they can pay for winter storage away from the lake as I and the o=her residents do. I really do like watching the skulls each morning I can and I still wish our children had had a chance to participate in the club but the current proposal, as I understand it, is not in the public interest. My wife and I have owned our house in Orono, on the north shore of Long Lake since 1979 and we want to keep this lake a great public resource.Thanks for considering my request and suggestions. James E. Bigham • • From: Cheryl Nikko To: Dustin Rief Cc: Anna Carlson Subject: Re:Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:39:08 PM >>Dear Orono City Council Members, Please,please protect Summit Park!!!....I use to bring my kids there....all the time;now I'm bringing my grandkids!!!... it's definitely busy enough now without adding a building and docks!!!..please keep it special to our lake and community!!! Thanks so very much for your consideration!!! Kindest Regards, Cheryl Nikko 2499 Morningside Road Long Lake 952-250-3644 4111 • • From: To: Jackie Darsow Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Summit Beach-Rowing Club Proposal. Date: Monday,July 27,2020 5:23:10 PM Hello, I understa-Id there is a city council meeting tonight and one of the topics will be Summit Beach. As a resident of Orono, I'd like you to consider saving Summit Beach. I've enjoyed this beach with my family (my husband and 8 and 10 year old boys)the last couple of years and I would be sad to hear of a building being placed on the land, especially a private club. With all of the private golf clubs in the area, I do not think we're in need of another place where only some people can gather. Having the structure would surely keep community non-club members from feeling welcome there. While I ag.-ee that the parking lot could surely use some expanding, it's an amazing place for families of all economic statures to gather, without massive docks or patrons of a large building watching in the backgrourd. I feel adding the rowing club would benefit few and take away a family-friendly, welcoming location. Adding a private club does not benefit the majority of the residents in any way. The land was donated and I feel that using it in any way for private use would be a poor choice. The decision to build a private club on this property is not something we can take back down the road. • Thank you for taking the time to listen to my thoughts and feelings on the matter. I love this community and just want to make sure we're looking at all angles of the situation. Jackie Darsow • From: Jon Miller • To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Piet Subject: City of Orono Park Development Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:55:02 PM Hi, Im aware there is a meeting about the proposal to turn a park or allow a business to develop a donated park? Is this true? How much money is the city is getting money for such a proposal, and does the city need the money? I could understand if the city needed the money but it seems that Orono is very healthy so i dont understand why there is entertainment of an idea like this. I do think the last mayor was too strict and she lost the election but now the current trend has been to the other extreme. Isnt there a practical place that we can reside in when it comes to these matters? Or maybe the city could be more open about the numbers because at face value the proposal get a negative response. I know by my home there was what we thought was a wetland, in fact a few years ago it was all under water! Now they brought in some extra fill and its developed for two large homes! Im really not an extremist and dont say that development is bad or anything like that but it seem that the city is getting off course to the other extreme. I know that people in the community task and for opinions, but maybe they dont have all the background info of the justification of this proposal so If you can share more details that would be great. Regards, Jon Miller 2980 Casco Pt Rd C: 218-689-2496 . i • From: )essi To: Anna Carlson;Dustin Rief Subject: Please protect Summit Beach Park! Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:48:05 PM Dear Orono City Council Members, I just heard today about a proposal to build a large building and docks for the private row club at Summit Beach. I am very concerned about this proposal.In short,I ask you to VOTE NO. I grew up in Orono and spent most of my summer days swimming and playing at Summit Beach. Because Orono is such a great community, I moved back to Orono seven years ago with my husband and we are raising our three boys here. Summit Beach is one of our favorite places to spend time. We swim, we kayak, we play in the sand, we throw the football around, we play tag, we go off the rope swing,we picnic. It's a very special little nook in our community. It's a true gem of a place. The wind/boat-protected swimming beach, the sand, the rope swing, the shaded hillside,the picnic tables, and the open grassy area all provide a variety recreational opportunities- including the ability to just sit back and enjoy the natural beauty around you. It is a well-loved spot in our community and is USED by MANY. I believe taking away ANY of this public space for a private crew club is unethical and would be truly sad. Putting up a private building on public land will negatively impact Summit Beach and the • public's enjoyment of it forever. It will drastically limit the number of people who can enjoy the space and the ways in which they can enjoy it. On hot summer days, people from across our community can be found spread across the entire property. The water is speckled with swimming bodies, laughter comes from within the trees, kids run across the green grass playing games,people are picnicking or reading in the shade. I cannot imagine a boat house small enough that would not have a drastically negative impact on Summit Beach Park and the community who enjoys it. I also cannot imagine any amount of crew club boat traffic that will not negatively impact the park and the community who enjoys it. Orono's open space is a priority that we cannot afford to lose. We need to protect it,because if we lose it.we will never get it back. I hope and trust you will continue to pursue the city's vision statement of being "the residential community of choice and remain widely recognizedfor its preservation of natural world beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets"and PLEASE VOTE NO. Sincerely, Jessi Lindquist Sent from my iPhone • From: Lindquist.Matt(Minneaoolisl • To: Dustin'lief;Anna Carlson Subject: Preserve Summit Beach Date: Monday,July 27,2020 2:17:02 PM Orono City Council Member: I reject developing Summit Beach on Long Lake. Our family loves using that beach for swimming and picnics. Developing it will take away space from an already small and quaint city treasure. Please preserve the beach for generations to come. 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Kindest Regards, Cheryl Nikko 2499 Morningside Road Long Lake 952-250-3644 • • From: noelia mayorga$ 111 To: Anna Carlson Cc: Aaaameraency Husband Subject: Summit beach park meeting tonite Date: Monday,July 27,2020 6:51:49 PM To whom it may concern. As a resident of Long Lake,Mn and a user of the Summit Beach Park,I hereby state my opposition to the proposed privatization and development of the Summit Beach Park by the Rowing Club. This Park is unique in its undeveloped form and one of the currently only 2 beaches where the public and families can access and enjoy the beach in Long Lake.And the fact that the other park,Nelson Park.is already developed with a Playground and picnic tables,and barbecues,that leaves Summit Beach as the only natural and undeveloped beach,not only in the arca,but in a big radius. Please consider also the donation of the land and the purposes it was given for. Most sincerely, Neil Wendover 9522212689. • Exhibit R • MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,.luly 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Mr.Feldmann stated he did not get Ruegemer's message in any way,so that is not the source of him coming to the meeting. Ms.Angela Mahoney,2107 Sugarwood Drive,asked if comments would be open after agenda item 9. Walsh stated after the Applicant comes up,one or two people can come up. Lots of letters and mails have been sent,the Council has seen Ruegemer's email,so if someone wants to do a synopsis of what everyone thinks,he would be fine with that. Everyone coming up and saying the same thing over and over again is not appropriate because it is not a public hearing. Ms. Rachel Feldmann, 1010 Old Long Lake Road.said she wanted to make sure the Council knows that people she has reached out to on her own have no awareness of this project or proposal at all.Almost everyone she spoke to when she visited the park had no knowledge of this going on,and she hopes the Council will take the opportunity during this time to hear everybody that made an effort to come tonight and speak to make sure their voices are heard, because the citizens'understanding is that effort is being made to reach the community and users of the beach,and nobody that she spoke with at the beach had knowledge of this matter. Some of the voices are here to represent those people.She said she hoped the City Council takes the time to hear them and give everybody their five minutes who showed up to speak. Walsh stated there is no such thing as five minutes. • Ms.Feldmann said she thought it was up to five minutes.When they called to figure out what the policy was,they were told everyone can speak on the public comments and get up to five minutes. She said she did not think anyone planned to take that long, but hopefully everyone can speak. Walsh stated that public comments are five minutes,but this is an agenda item and public comments are reserved for something that is not on the agenda. Ms.Feldmann asked if the boat house proposal was on the agenda. Walsh said the City Council is not making any votes tonight. They are hearing about the proposa and giving some guidance. It is up to the Applicant if he wants to move his proposal forward. 1 le has not submitted an application to the City.Once they do that,then it goes to the formal process of notification of within 1.000 feet of the neighborhood,and it goes to the Planning Commission,which is a public hearing which everybody gets to be heard on everything they want to say.Tonight,the City Council is hearing what the Applicant's thoughts are and the City Council will give some feedback. Ms. Feldmann asked if everybody could still speak that is present tonight. Walsh suggested one or two people could come up after the Applicant.The Applicant always gots first. Ms. Alisa Benson, 1220 Lyman Avenue,said she is an Orono resident and has spoken to the Council before.She referenced Walsh's term of"representatives"and said since they are all homeowners and citizens,they do not have representatives, unlike Long Lake Rowing Company which is more organized. Walsh slated there have been times where 20-30 people have come up at a hearing and they have at times said to people that if they have something different to say so everyone is not repeating the same thing,he does not have a problem with people coming up. After a while, if people come up and say the same thing • the previous person just said,it's hard.He noted Council Members have read all the letters. Ile used the Page 3 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. example of everyone saying they don't like the color green. If someone has different input,the Council is always glad to hear that. lie said no votes will be taken;tonight is to hear the Applicant's vision. Ms. Benson said she understood and that no one wants to he inside with questionable social-distancing any more than necessary. Part of the issue is,she does not know what anyone else has written or what thcy might say because she is not involved in a formal campaign.Part of the difficulty is that the residents feel like they are not able to be engaged and hear commentary.She understands there will not be a vote tonight,but it is a little bit difficult when there's not an organized effort to feel like they understand other people's perspectives in their own community. it would be helpful if the City Council could say five or ten people could talk tonight,or whatever an appropriate number would be. Walsh said he would not have a problem if it started with a couple comments: if someone has something completely different to say,they come up,and the Council could see how it goes.He wants the Applicant to go first.and he might want to come back and talk about whatever things he did not feel were talked about correctly. if the Applicant decides to move forward based on all the conversation and what the City Council's vision is,then there would be a public hearing where people can come up and talk for ten minutes lithe), want to. Ms. Benson asked if,by"couple," he meant three and they could go from there. Walsh indicated that would be fine. Rief stated he believed he responded to between 40-50 emails and he could put them into a spreadsheet to • make sure that,whether residents are within 1,000 feet or not,once the public process is started if the Applicant chooses to move forward.those people would be included. Ms. Benson said she would appreciate that and she did see Riefs email regarding the letter.She stated there's a difference between sending emails and hearing things. Johnson stated he wanted to make sure the procedure is understood. He said sometimes people come with a sketch plan of a development that they want to do and are asking for general feedback from the Council and they arc taking no action.The Applicant then has the option to say, "Based on that, I'm going to make my changes and I'm going to the Planning Commission."The Planning Commission has a process that would have public notice and people can come and be heard.Then it goes to the City Council and people again can come and be heard. So.there is a process in place for public input that is still ahead,assuming the application moves forward. Ms.Benson said she thought there was an expectation and maybe a misunderstanding that public commentary was welcome as an Orono resident even for an agenda item.hut maybe she was wrong. Walsh stated that public comments were always for stuff that is not on the agenda. Ms. Benson clarified the public comments section is for people to make public commentary. Walsh agreed that public comments are for commentary that is not on the agenda. I Ic said the Applicant first presents his story before it gets to the people talking about it. • Page 4 of 21 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. 9. LONG LAKE ROWING CREW PROPOSAL FOR A BOAT HOUSE IN SUMMIT BEACH PARK-INITIAL COUNCIL INPUT/GUIDANCE Edwards stated the Long Lake Rowing Crew(I.f.RC)will present to the Council and receive initial feedback on a proposal for a partnership between the City and the club for a facility at Summit Beach Park. The proposal has been discussed at two Park Commission meetings in November and March and was put on hold while everyone waited for some of the COViD stuff to be resolved.Now the Applicant will give the initial briefing to the Council to receive feedback. Based on what the proposal would be, there will be a continued formal process if the Applicant decides to move forward and present an application to the City.That would initiate a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)process,which would include the public hearings and procedures that go along with that.eventually coming back to the Council. Mr.Rob Burrell,2740 White Oak Circle,thanked the Mayor and Council for their time. He said he has condensed his information from the Parks meeting in March. He asked if the Council wanted hire to go through it again or if they felt they had enough information based on the packet he provided. Crosby asked Mr. Burrell to go through the information. Mr. Burrell said they are a 501(c)(3)nonprofit,volunteer-driven organization with a mission to bring the lifelong sport of rowing to Orono, I.Ong I ake,and the surrounding communities and provide education for classes for youth and adults,special programming for community groups.Their vision is to be the most all-inclusive fun and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities.Their mission is to provide expert instruction,promote personal and competitive achievement,and enrich their members and community through the sport of rowing.Their goal is to build a permanent home for the LLRC at Summit Park in Orono that includes storage for boats and equipment,space to conduct indoor training,and the opportunity to better serve the community through the increasingly popular sport of rowing. Past highlights for community involvement include helping stain the pier at Nelson Park,painting picnic tables at Nelson Park. They are a member of the Long Lake Chamber,an exhibitor and contributor to annual silent auctions and other activities at Corn Days,and are part of the fall festival lbr the annual Mayor's Challenge Race and Battle of the Badges for the Fire and Police Departments of Orono and Long l.ake. The club is a constant surveillance of Long Lake as far as water quality and safety concerns such as the recent algae blooms. They filled their spots in community education in both 2019 and 2020 with just Orono residents.The rowers and their families bring retail patronage to the communities of Orono and Long Lake each day during the season,resulting in a positive economic infusion to local business. In 2018 they received a special commendation from the Long Lake City Council for the club's ongoing commitment to service within the community. He said in January they started holding individual meetings and the invitation was extended to Park Commissioners,City Council Members from both Long Lake and Orono.They had some small-group meetings with neighbors at the fire station,they had individual meetings with a number of lakeshore and city residents on January 8,and sent out invitations for another small-group meeting at the end of January.They fielded numerous phone calls from residents who could not attend for more information on their goal to get a permanent home. After the first Parks meeting,they reduced the overall size/square footage to approximately 6,900 square feet,about 24%less than the original plan. That includes a 4,400 square foot footprint and another 2,500 square feet would be above that.The overall height of the building was decreased from two stories to 1%z.The public restrooms were moved to the back of the building and will not require a second structure,reducing the amount of new hardcover.They are flexible on where the docks would be located,either side of the site.The new plan would be to keep them towards the east end of the beach,away from the beach and more in direct line to 4110 the house.They will not be using or occupying the beach.Their goal is to minimize environmental impact Page 5 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 27,2020 6:09 o'clock p.m. and they are being advised by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, who will work with the club before any construction on ideas to protect and safeguard the lake. The program will stay within the same terms and practice times for juniors and adults along with routes and patterns which arc rowed now. Approximate actual time on the docks for boats in and out during a typical week is about 7%hours. Hopefully next year there will be up to eight weekends during the summer and fall when they are away representing the community in out-of-town regattas on weekends.They would require a long-term lease agreement for the land and a guarantee that the current water hours of operation on Long Lake will transfer under the partnership with the City and ensure the long-term viability of the club and facility.The club would also need a guarantee that should the City sell the property at Summit Park.the LLRC would retain water access and the right to continue its operation there.As far as benefits to the greater community,the club will fund 100%of the construction of the building,build permanent public restrooms,reducing vandalism and providing a safe,modern, more sanitary option for park users.The club will also provide a small resting and sitting area outside of the restrooms and picnic tables for public use.The club will help cover some of the costs of the City-proposed playground at the park.The club can offer more indoor community fitness classes and training opportunities to residents during the months of November-April.In an age of ever-increasing obesity,diabetes,heart,and other health issues,LLRC will continue to provide ample opportunities for the local youth and adults to help reverse this trend,providing safe,fun,and community-based physical activity and nutritional guidance through rowing.The club provides rowing as a low. non-carbon footprint,physical fitness activity for the City residents and community.The club will help preserve the lakeshore because when they launch boats,it produces nn wakes.They will continue to promote the beauty.tranquility,and respect of nature to City residents and the surrounding community,because rowing is virtually a silent activity with no amplified sounds11111 produced.They will continue to provide opportunities for the communities'youth to physically and emotionally succeed where they may have failed in other sports,continue to provide life-long skills of teamwork,discipline,commitment,and respect through the sport of rowing for youth and adult members. Title IX college athletic regulations favor scholarship opportunities of rowing for the local girls to attend colleges,universities,setting them on a path to become productive citizens who continue and enhance Orono citizenship and community endeavors. The club's presence in the park will help the City meet their stated goal of increased security.The partnership will also help the City reach their stated goal of increased usage of Summit Park by the greater community.The club is open to offering some free rowing opportunities during the summer months for Orono residents,and welcome the opportunity to provide special programming such as the Wayne State STEM rowing curriculum through the Orono Middle School using the Detroit Bubble Club Crew model.The partnership secures the presence of the LLRC. for the long-term. In Minnesota there is a long history of public-private partnerships with clubs, including rowing clubs operating on public land.The Loppet Foundation partnered with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation at Theo Wirth and built a 14,000 square foot building.There are many examples of public- private partnerships with rowing clubs including Rochester, Duluth. and the'Twin Cities.He asked if Summit Park was still a viable option or whether there are other locations for LLRC to build a permanent home on or near the lake.At the last Parks meeting,the existence of an abstract document for Summit Park property came up. He asked what Council wants or feels they need from the project for the City. for the park. What are the next steps with the Park Commission, if any,and what's the best way in the Council's opinion to correct misinformation about this potential project that is out there. lie noted he is looking for the Council's feedback,suggestions,guidance,and potential next steps. Walsh stated some of the questions at the tire station from people were regarding the expansion of the operation, making it bigger.He said his understanding is the LLRC is not looking to do any more. He does not know how many people have been to Birch's and walked the hills or the lane in the middle of the woods to traverse the boats down the hills. It does not seem very appropriate,but that is the only place • Page 6 of 21 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. available.All the exercising is done at the fire station,which isn't a good situation either. He asked Mr. Burrell to discuss those items. Mr. Burrell said LLRC's plan was never to grow.They have a certain number they can handle in terms of the coaching staff they can afford,practice times they can have based on their CUP now. People have other things going on in their lives,so they are not going to be rowing seven days a week and 3-4 hours a day.They have a sweet spot they like,although a few people have dropped out because of COVID and financial strains,so they are operating a little leaner this summer.The building that LLRC wants to build can pretty much house the fleet. They may have boats they have purchased come in and out,they may have additional boats they use for new adults and new juniors coming into the program,they could add some higher quality racing boats,but it does not increase the number of people they can handle and coach and instruct on a weekly and monthly basis. Walsh asked how many students LLRC has from Orono. Mr. Burrell said about half are from Orono. Currently they have about 40 students,but typically they have around 50. Ile clarified that in community ed they were all Orono kids. Walsh asked if some of the rowers end up doing rowing at college. Mr.Burrell stated they have college students that come back to Orono that have been in the program; some row in college,some come back and row in the summer program.There is a college program which is done along with adults and juniors. Printup asked how many rowing club students went on to college through scholarships and benefitted from the club. Mr.Burrell said he could think of maybe up to 10 in the last four years.Students have gone to Notre Dame, Virginia,Wisconsin,Brown,UCLA,and Syracuse.The girls are able to get scholarship opportunities. Printup asked what LLRC's vision looks like with winter traffic. Mr. Burrell said it will be lighter.There are more people participating in the summer and fall programs in terms of on the water.Not as many do winter training,so traffic would be a little less. Printup clarified that it would be the workout portion rather than banquets and parties. Mr. Burrell said I.LRC's plan is to use that as an office space for staff and coach. Winter training will take place on the upper level. Johnson asked who would be funding the project. Mr. Burrell stated they would have to fundraise for the project.They have some preliminary ideas but they have not spent the time on a full-blown fundraising plan yet.They have people within the club who can help them come up with a good plan. Depending on what the actual cost will be,they have different opportunities.Being a 501(c)(3),companies may want to donate goods or give them price breaks such as for windows or siding.There are a lot of variables as far as cost to build that they would have to spend a • lot more time on once approval is given. Page 7 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Johnson asked if they established a general range of budget and expenses that they would have. Mr. Burrell said it would be north of$l million,although he was not quite sure how far over it would be. Walsh asked if the bathrooms would be public bathrooms. Mr. Burrell stated Walsh was correct.Originally,they had a separate pavilion building with bathrooms, and then they hacked off of that to keen the footprint down and the architect added them to the back of the building. Printup said Mr. Burrell mentioned there would be an opportunity for picnic tables and benches. He asked if the Crew would be maintaining them.Also, if the bathrooms are public, would that fall under the purview of the Crew. Mr. Burrell said the Crew would look to the City to maintain the bathrooms if they arc going to be public bathrooms or it could be a shared responsibility. Seals stated she mentioned at the last Council meeting she wanted to see what rowing was about.She is not a good rower,but people need to realize Birch's is not a good location because of having to carry boats down the hill.She can say that because she did it,although not gracefully. With everything that is done,the devil is in the details.When she looked at the entails,there's questions about the size of the • building and public access.There's an email about the City selling the land and giving it to them. The question is, if the City does a public-private partnership, what happens if the Crew decides to go away,is the City stuck with the bag.She said this is not the first time the City has done a public-private partnership.The baseball fields on the corner are owned by Orono,there are buildings there,and she thinks people are pretty happy with that. it's unfortunate that an email went out from a Parks Board Commissioner that didn't tell the whole story, it's the Council's job to listen to the whole story.There's always good and bad about everything,so there's going to be some good things about the Rowing Crew. there will be some concerns from some of the neighbors about change. which she understands.The Council's job is to weigh all of those things and then make sure they are talked about. From what she experienced,she did not see Birch's as a great location for LLRC,although Birch's is being very gracious by letting them be there.She thinks the LLRC needs a home.She noted comments from some residents included that the LLRC should just stay there and make it better. LLRC does not own the land,they are essentially renting at the leisure of the company,and that might not be on the table. She is in support of exploring things. Right now,it's very early in the picture and it's good to hear everybody's statements. Mr. Burrell said he would like to include a couple of additional points.He feels they had some good, productive meetings with residents and neighbors and answered a lot of questions,tried to correct a lot of false information,but there are still a few items they could use the Council's help to address.There are still some people who believe they want to build on the beach,which was never LLRC's intent.They understood from the outset the beach is off-limits and their plan has always reflected that.There's also some misinformation about the docks.On the original plan last fall,the former Parks Chair contacted LLRC's architect independently and set his own meeting to talk about his own idea for the park and to create a concept for a 1J-shaped swim dock as part of his vision for Summit Beach, not LLRC's. It was included in the original design at the November meeting per his instructions.LLRC's dock needs are more simple,and Ll.RC is proposing them to be east of the beach. Referencing the overhead display,he noted the rowing launch and said it would ideally he moved closer to where the boat launch dock is so LLRC is • Page 8 of 21 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. not impeding on the beach.He stated the proliferation of misinformation among neighbors and some inflammatory language used at the Parks meeting has prompted some people to take matters into their own hands.LLRC received a few emails,some profanity-laced,that they believe are from fake I lotmail accounts.He is not sure where that got started,but they have them and they could be forwarded to the Council. He has continually offered all of his personal contact information for anyone that has questions/ concerns.There are people that have taken that route and there have been some good,solid constructive conversations and they have cleared up misinformation. He hopes people will continue to take that route. They will not respond to threatening emails. He said the greater concern is that some of LLRC's rowers have been targeted by other watercraft during organized practices;and independent rowers,who row on their own in their own boats on their own time, have reported similar incidents.Rowers arc always prepared;the boat is sometimes split. He understands it's a busy lake, but rowers cannot defend themselves against motorized watercraft and skiers who attempt to swamp their boats.The numbers are down a little because of COVID,but the incidents are still happening with concerning frequency. While they would like to think they are mainly day-trippers coming to the lake,they know some of the boats belong to residents.LLRC takes this blatant disregard for safety on the lake very seriously and will continue to file incident reports with the Hennepin County Water Patrol. He wanted the Council to know some of that behavior has been going on this summer and it's disturbing. Iie reminded everyone the rowers are youth and adult members of this community,a majority are residents of Orono and Long Lake. their families live in the neighborhood surrounding the lake,and they own or work in businesses here. Crosby said it was great for everyone to hear what Mr. Burrell had to say so everyone is informed. • Walsh invited attendees to come up and speak but the comments would be capped at 30 minutes and the residents could decide who they wanted to come up. Ms.Angela Mahoney,2107 Sugarwood Drive,said she came to hear what the real story was because she was disturbed by all of the garbage she was seeing on Nextdoor with inaccurate information. She is not a rower. She swims and has swam at both beaches, she has kayaked,and is interested in this park getting cleaned up because she has lived in the community for 20 years and it has always been a problematic eyesore.There have been a lot of shenanigans that have gone on;a lot of kids drinking,coking up, something got burned once. From a security standpoint,she is interested as an individual swimmer in something that would bring a little bit more professionalism and oversight and a little bit more safety.She is super excited to hear that the dock is not where the swimming beach is because then it will not impede her at all. As a swimmer,she would encourage everyone to find a solution that works for everybody.She is happy to swim at either beach,but she thinks a lot of the emails that were coming in were all of the garbage going on in the Nextdoor app.She asked everybody to listen to what the plans are and be part of the process because there can he a solution that works for everyone. Ms. Betsy Johnson,460 Long Lake Road East,has lived right across from the beach since 2012.She or her husband has been to every meeting and she can say that they love that beach.They go over there every day or sit on their front porch.There have been a few incidents they have reported;and the police have been very,very helpful. Since the cul-de-sac has been put in,there have been less shenanigans. They are really concerned about their property value.They have heard about boats that are going to be 60 feet long.Also,the property that the boat club wants is prime waterfront property;the City should not give it away. For financial reasons, it would seem that the City would get much more benefit by selling it to someone who is going to build a beautiful house and pay taxes like they do. She said they pay big taxes to be across the street from the beach,and it is disappointing that they can't get monitoring,more lighting,or • a lifeguard for the beach.The City Council does not need to bring in a boat house that is going to he Page 9 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. almost the same exact size as their house in that beautiful park,which is the only park that's left with a beach in Orono.The rest of the little beaches that are in Orono have fire access,and so this beach and park is special. Its green space is also special. She has videos on her phone of people having Frisbee parties and people playing fun games there.She said she has a lot of concerns. The City should not give this away. They moved to the area because of that beach. Walsh noted that the City Council is not giving the land away and ii will be Orono land no matter what. Printup said the City is definitely not selling park land. Ms.Johnson said if the LLRC is putting their building there,they are not going to be owning it unless they're purchasing it. Walsh said the LLRC would just he leasing the land for a period of time. Ms.Johnson asked how much it would be leased for. She heard it was like a dollar. Walsh stated they are far away from those discussions;those discussions are not happening at this time. Seals commented she thinks that is the problem,they haven't even had that conversation.and it's hard to shut it down when you hear all the wrong information. Walsh said they brought the parks back in the last six years from not being managed at all to spending a • lot of time getting them back up to speed and spending probably$1 million. For example, Bederwood is now completely flat and beautiful for soccer fields and lacrosse,so kids in the City do not have to go to Wayzata or Delano to play soccer or lacrosse. Being able to do that in your own community adds value in your community,to want to be and live here,which brings more value to everyone's property. Ms.Johnson said she hoped so. Walsh said they have been working on all of the parks. Ms.Johnson said it is a big concern to them that they will be looking at the back of a building. Walsh stated she could he a potentially good Park Commission member because Park Commissioners are responsible for different parks because they live by them. Ms.Johnson said that her husband would probably be even better.She hopes the City Council will understand that this park is very special; it is the last one in Orono. Printup noted, in regard to the last two speakers and the neighborhood app,he purposely stays away from it because social media is nuts. He also referenced the comment. "I heard it was a dollar," and said that people hear a lot of things and the City does not sell land.They create resolutions, but the City is not selling their park land.The City does not want more houses.Taxes are fine;the tax base is fine. Walsh stated that does not mean future Councils couldn't do that,but he wanted to he very clear that this Council would not be doing that. • Page 10 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Mr.Torn Bergstrom, 1509 Long Lake Boulevard,Orono,said he has lived on the north side of the lake the last four years. He is not saying anything against the numerous benefits of the club.What they offer-- the activity,the sport,the scholarships--exist whether or not the new building is built.Those things don't change with the new building;they stay exactly the same.The scholarships are still here.The kids are still able to go out and row.He has personally been out at Birch's as recently as four hours ago to look at the space and inspect it. He asked what LLRC has done to address the safety concerns at Birch's.They've been there the last four years and are claiming it's unsafe. He asked why continue to operate in a space that is deemed unsafe; it makes no sense.They've talked about security issues. He went down there.All of the boats,less one boat,were hovered by the elements. He asked,if the boats are so expensive and so important to be protected,why aren't they locked,why aren't there security cameras.'These are small, basic things that could be done that are not done.This building is a private club so that 90 people can enjoy it.They say they want to"never grow." If they want to never grow,he asked why the current square footage that is at Birch's would fit in about 33-50%of the size of the building they're requesting. With the 4,500 square foot bay,you could double or triple the capacity of the boats. He asked why would you need or want a building with that amount of space.It makes absolutely zero sense.They should get security cameras at Birch's if they're so concerned. He stated the boats are a lot bigger in person,and nobody is just going to steal the boat. You cannot put it on the back of a truck;you need a semi-truck. He does not know how people get them down to the water. In reference to the comment about rowers bringing them up and down the hill.they stay at the bottom of the hill. Ile lives on the top of the hill on the north side of the lake.He has to walk down with his coolers,etc. If the City Council is giving away park land,he would like some because he is sick and tired of walking up and down his hill,too. The boats • are brought down once a year and arc stored down by the shoreline and brought up once at the end of the year.There could be an argument that this is good exercise,which is what the club does. As far as a$1 million fundraiser,they're not even providing simple security,things to protect their current investment, and asked how are they going to raise a million dollars to build the facility.They're claiming it's not safe and they have storage concerns,there's no locks,etc.They are not doing the basics of what they're saying. He stated this is not a partnership;the City is trading a park for some public bathrooms and a bench. If the City wants that type of stuff,sell part of the land,take the proceeds of that,put in a playground, put in public bathrooms.A small fraction of the size could be sold and the footprint that this new building would take.As far as the baseball analogy, 90 people don't play baseball;thousands of people play baseball. Ile can take his kid to the park and swing a bat and play for the afternoon.I le cannot go to this facility because it is a private club that he has to sign up for which is extremely expensive.This is not for the enjoyment of everybody in the community. it's for people who have a lot of money; it is a very expensive sport. He hopes someday his kids can go out and row,he thinks it is great and fantastic,but the proposal does not solve anything different than the current situation.Everything will currently exist as-is,as it will in this building,but now the City will not have a park. But the City will have bathrooms and a bench. Ms. Eleanor Winston,765 Spring Hill Road,Orono,said she has lived on the east end of Long Lake longer than most people present have been alive. What bothers her is the size and placement of the building. She said the little park started out many years ago as a resort,had platform cottages on it,and people would bicycle over there. It's nice that other parks have been developed for athletics like I3ederwood,but it's also nice to have a park on a lake that is still in the natural way as its donor gave to Orono because it was such a nice,natural setting. She said it's a big building for such a small park and sits right in the middle. it does not look on the drawing the way it will if people go to the park and look and drive in the driveway. She cannot see how it will not affect the activities in the park,especially now that Three Rivers Park is looking at routing their Diamond Lake Trail up to Rogers from this area,along the East Lake Trail,because that is going to bring more people by the park.She noted at one of the other meetings the rowers said they come early and are just there for a few hours,but what's saying that the • Page 11 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CiTY COUNCIL MEETING • Monday,.luly 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. rowers can't stay and fill up the park and take over the park.They will be tripping over people and people will be in the way of the boats when they are carrying them to and from the building. Mr.Darrell Tamosuinas, 1525 Long Lake Boulevard,said he knows this is very preliminary. Ile thinks some of the confusion is that there's been a lot of discussion already at the Park Board and other things and many citizens just learned about this.People then feel like they're playing catch-up.and he thinks that is probably what is raising an awful lot of ire or angst. He said it is good that the City Council is getting this input and it sounds like it's a very formal process. He thinks everyone is experiencing and continues to experience change.One of the nice things about Orono is you can still get a feel for the country,you can still get a feel for the nature in this community,and there arc a lot of places people can experience that.Sometimes you don't have the opportunity,but in this case,we have the opportunity where we don't need to experience change.Somebody donated the property because they liked the way it was and they wanted to see that in perpetuity. He stated that this proposed project has a much bigger impact.This is being called a public-private partnership,but the LLRC will be using not just the park with whatever disruption that is. He has lived in Orono since 1991 and has used the park considerably over the years with his daughters. It's not something that has to he done because there's been an excessive amount of erosion or whatever.Also,somebody prior to us said,"You don't have to change because I'm going to donate this and this is how you can use it and I'd like to sec this go on for lifetimes." l le said he went to Birch's to look at the property and there's some property where the smaller boats are held where some sheds could be put. Although he does not know who owns the land,there could be some alternatives in that area.Ile said the LLRC would not just be using the park,they would be impacting the entire lake. Resident of 985 Old Long Lake Road,said he is in a big family. He has two brothers who are nine and • eight:he has two sisters that are 21 and also eight.He shared some memories that Summit Beach has for him. He had a party there for his 13th birthday with all sorts of activities like football,volleyball, and swimming. It was a super fun time and it felt like they got to do so much in that little bit of time. Secondly, it would be like private rowing.They have met a lot of new people there because of the usage and accessibility,one being his mother's best friend.They met because their father was from Minnesota and the mother was from Spain,and they came hack from a vacation and it was so much fun.His two brothers made good friends.'Thirdly,the park is a nice place to kick back and relax and enjoy nature. People cart pull up a hammock and read a book and relax. Ms. Stachia Fey, 1570 Long Lake Boulevard,said she wrote a letter and received an email from the City. She thinks there's a misconception that everyone got a letter from Julie.whoever she is,because she did not,nor does she think everyone on her street did. She has been a resident for 18 years and is a paddleboarder and carries her paddleboard from across the street all the way down a huge hill to get it down to the lake every time she wants to use it. She feels like taking away that beach is going to take away a part of the soul of Orono.It's part of where her son grew up.There are so many memories she has at the beach.She does not see how a building can go up if the land was donated to the City from the Daytons to use for natural resources. She asked how a building could be built on that land. She found out about the proposed project the night before at 10:00 and did not sleep the whole night because she was so worried.The letter the City received from her was written at 3:00,4:00,5:00 in the morning because she did not know about this situation.She said Fithouse has great rowing machines. People can utilize the current community fitness centers the residents already have.The beach is a gem,there is nothing around like it.and she does not think it is fair to residents like her to take it away for 90 people. Resident of 985 Old Long Lake Road,stated that since she came to live in beautiful Orono in 1999,she fell in love with the access to the lake and beach and is blessed to rent a house four houses away from • Page 12 of 21 MINUTES OF THE • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Summit Beach. Her kids are 21, 17,9,and two 8-year-olds,and they have many memories every summer about the beach. What makes Summit Beach different is the rope swing.which is by far one of the most exciting things about the beach.She wishes her 5-year-old grandson can have the opportunity to go to the beach like her five children did. Being a mother and grandmother,Summit 13each allowed them to have something her children could enjoy and at the same time exercise and be children without having to worry. She asked the City Council from the bottom of her heart not to take the beach from them.Summit Beach holds a special place in their hearts.She is pretty sure she is not the only family that has memories of birthday parties or friends that meet there or just having an amazing time at Summit Beach. Ms.Alisa Benson, 1220 Lyman Avenue,said what people are hearing is a lot of emotion because it is a wonderful community and,unfortunately,sometimes we as a community forget to partner with each other. We bring to Council things and sometimes ask the Council to solve/resolve things when maybe they need to talk to themselves.She stated she does not have anger as she approaches the City Council; she feels sadness.The stories being told are emotionally touching and she feels gratitude that there arc individuals who put community ed classes out there and said she has taken rowing in community ed and it was amazing. What she is hearing is a lot of brain power, passion,and energy in the room and she has not been engaged with the individuals bringing this proposal forward.There is an Orono athletic center that was just built that presumably has rowing machines,or it could. What Orono does not need is lakefront property for rowing machines.She said she has a good wingspan,and there are mature trees in the park that she can't get her arms around. She spent a couple of hours at the park the previous day,and she hasn't heard any talk yet about partnering with residents and communities.There are business owners and • citizens that have good ideas.She is not anti-rowing or anti-storage sheds. She thinks sometimes in Orono people lose sight of needs versus wants. She indicated she was not present to disparage the sport or equipment.She is not into spreading misinformation or treating people poorly;it's not okay.However,a need versus a want arc two very different things.The proposals she has read and sketches she has seen look to be wants, not needs. If storage sheds are a priority,maybe the wonderful community could help make that happen, but not on lakefront property and not where the City would be ruining stuff. She noticed the trees arc not diseased or rotten and there is a lot of wildlife out there.There were probably about 20 kids out on the beach. Residents are enjoying the park fully.Nature does not need Orono's help; it does really well on its own. She noted it would be great to find a solution for LLRC,but not at the expense of nature which, in the vision statement of Orono. is to be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty,quality of life,and recreational assets.She thinks Orono can have both and a solution can be figured out,but not on that property.She said she comes from California where beachfront property is always public. In Orono there are two public beaches;the rest are privately owned.She asked wouldn't it be wonderful if some of those private owners would sell their land at a discount to a non-profit.She suggested talking about those things because she is into solutions,not into complaints. She is not into disparaging community non-profits.She asked to please engage Orono's citizens and listen to them and their ideas because they want to help. Walsh said it had been about a half hour and asked Mr.Burrell if he wanted to respond to anything. Mr. Burrell said he would not respond to everything that's on the record;it is their right to come up and speak. He stated LLRC has always said they are interested in looking at what is possible for the club to build a permanent home. lie wants to be crystal clear that they are not taking away the beach;it has never been their intent.They know it's a park that will have multiple uses;it's going to continue to have that. They are not building on the beach;they are not taking away things that go on the beach.That is not going to happen at this park with anything that wilt he proposed going forward. • Page 13 of 21 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING410 Monday,July 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. Ms. Beth Davis,220 Wakefield Road,said her kids spend a lot of time at the beach. They put their hammocks up where the building is proposed.They love the beach.She stated she received Julie's letter and is thankful that Julie sent it or she wouldn't have known anything about it. She indicated,in Julie's defense,it's nice to be notified. She said Julie underestimated the size of the building in her email but is glad they were able to find out about it at this stage of the game. Crosby thanked everyone for sharing their thoughts.He knows it takes guts to walk up to a microphone and address the Council. Ile agreed with the lady who said everyone needs to be a little kinder to each other. If there are boats on the lake going after rowing boats, it is not acceptable;and Orono residents putting each other's safety at risk is not acceptable. Everyone needs to take it to a higher level and have this discussion on a nice,civil,friendly discourse. Printup stated he liked the comment from somebody about it's a good idea but the devil is in the details. He is okay with starling the conversation but not okay with selling City land. Seals said the City Council does not sell City land. Printup commented that the issue comes up from time to time,that the City is selling a fire lane or a park. but the City does not do that. Walsh stated the Council is not going to make any decisions regarding building size but they are giving guidance to the Applicant so they know if they should move anything forward.The Applicant has put effort in talking to neighbors.obviously.The question is,is the City interested in having the discussion about a public-private partnership with some kind of facility that works for the beach,the residents,the I,LRC,and how that is going to be sorted out. Regardless of who knows about it or not,there have been meetings for the Park Commission,the Fire Department has hosted some meetings,the topic has come up at the work session.The question is.does the City Council want to continue to talk about the public- private partnerships.There are a lot of them in the parks already,and it is not Orono who is taking care of a lot of the things that are at the parks. Soccer teams,baseball teams,and lacrosse teams are funding and using those facilities,so they are the ones who are making sure the sand is good.that things are getting fixed.The City is mowing the grass and doing things in the park as well. It's a partnership for both people. Orono has a very well-to-do community,and he asked if the community wants to have rowboats sitting in the woods where they have to put locks on them.He asked if the City Council wanted to continue the conversation to see where it goes with the Club,with the community.There would need to be more input and strategy sessions on what works,what doesn't, how big,how small.etc. Crosby said he would like to see what kind of community tie-in there can he such as more community input,something with the school district. Seals stated at one time there was a structure on Big Island where community ed did things. Crosby asked if that was the one that was burned. Walsh said that was burned down. Seals stated there was a partnership there and there was a value to the community and it wasn't restricted. She said it sounds like there's no alignment with a lot of neighbors and community and asked if there is a happier medium.There will be inore discussions going on, but the size of the building needs to be kept in • Page 14 of 21 MINUTES OF THE . ORONO CiTY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,.luly 27,2020 6:00 o'clock p.m. mind, making sure it doesn't invade the beach,and that there's improvements and that everyone can use it. The conversation was started but there are no details yet because nothing has been decided.Even with the details.that's when the decision comes. She feels like that is where the community alignment conies in and there's discussion. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't, but there has to be a discussion. Johnson said the City Council always needs to consider some public-private partnerships that are going to enhance some of the resources that are there. What the Council heard is the residents did not feel like they were being informed of what was going on,there's probably some fear that this is going to get railroaded through and people that are affected the most weren't in the know. He stated he is relatively new to government;and the truth is, if there were good communications processes in place,especially those nearby residents.this would not occur without them knowing.There is going to be a lot more time for residents to be publicly involved and steering the future.lie said there is no reason in his mind to say the City Council should stop it right now. People should bring up ideas. It doesn't mean they make it all the way through,but the City is open to ideas about how to better utilize it,and the City does not want to take away the privilege that somebody already has.There has to be a way to balance the two. He asked if there was some sort of condition in which the City accepted the property as a donation that included a provision that stated that there can be no development. Seals said that would come up if it went to the Planning Commission because it came up with Big Island. Johnson stated some people were making a reference to it so it helps to understand everything. He said • the proposed project has his support to find something that is workable for the City as a whole and for their organization. Seals indicated that if there is an easement like Big island has,it tells the City exactly what they can and cannot do. It would not be a bad idea to figure that out earlier than later. Walsh said the City spent a lot of brain power over the years on the East Long Lake Road project. It is not falling on deaf ears to make sure the City does well thought-out projects.lie knows there are a lot of people that didn't want that project,they loved that cut-through,but the road was falling to the lake and environmentally it wasn't really a good idea. After a lot of input,the Council said it was the best thing for Orono,and it was a great project. l le stated at a Park Commission meeting they discussed all the additional improvements at Summit Beach like playgrounds,benches,etc.Things are not happening in a vacuum and they are not happening in a one-week time. It's a constant process and evolving over a period of time. It is good to hear everybody's thoughts and processes,but he thinks public-private partnerships have pretty much made all of their parks champion;and if common ground can be found for everybody, there should be some dialogue continuing forward. If there is an easement that says it can't be done,that ends the conversation right there. Crosby said he agreed with the previous City Council Members that there should be a conversation moving forward,get public input, but do things in a respectful manner. Riefstated he will look at some sort of framework to value the park as it is today and what the new vision for the park could be and its value then, He said Staff could help establish that. Walsh said it would be more information and he hoped there could be more dialogue in the future. 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For more information,contact Hennepin County GIS Off 300 6th Street South,Minneapolis,MN 55487/gis.info@h ennepin.us LA2I -000077 : Public Comments Received After Planning Commission Packet Publication . • Any additional comments received after 1 :00PM on Tuesday, January 18th 2022 will be distributed at the Planning Commission's meeting . • From: Sean Benson To: Melanie Curtis • Subject: LLRC Proposal Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:50:03 AM Melanie, I am writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)that is being considered for approval by the Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG(stationary row machine)training,teach educational classes and conduct meetings. The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. I strongly oppose the plan for the following reasons: • Summit Beach Park is an undeveloped, natural lakeshore park and is also the largest public swimming beach in Orono • The park land was donated to the city of Orono by Bruce and Ruth Dayton,whose legacy is one of conservation and preservation of open spaces (ie.Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area). The Daytons sold the land to Orono for$1 and, in return, asked that only development occur that is in keeping with the natural landscape. A large training/storage facility is not in keeping with the natural character of the park. • The proposal violates many aspects of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan created by the City of Orono (dark skies, removal of trees, impact on lakeshore, development...etc.) • Leasing public parkland to a private interest that regularly serves less than 1%of the • population of Orono (and surrounding communities) is not in the best interest of the overwhelming majority of citizens and sets a bad precedent for other private groups to develop our public land. Thank you for your consideration, Sean Benson 1220 Lyman Avenue Orono • . From: Thomas Berastrom To: Adam Edwards;Melanie Curtis;Josh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;jonressleranoutlook.com; Dave Peterson;Man Gettmar;penny Walsh Matt Johnson; Mark McCutcheon;Christopher Bollis;Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson; Denny Walsh;Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals;b roathftyahoo.com;tavloristephens(aamail.com; caseyconradhudson(@gmail.com;Janice Berg(jcbjvbsmb(@msn.com);Rick.Carterlhbcoro.com; astofer(ftmail.com;kjerstiCalduvalcomoanies.com;cameron.j.porter(@gmail.com Subject: IMPORTANT Update-Summit Beach Park Date: Monday,January 17,2022 9:08:29 AM Attachments: Bruce Dayton Oben space esement.Ddf Mayor Walsh,City Council Members,City Staff,Park Commission and Planning Commission Members, As you may or may not have heard I have been vocally against the LLCR proposal at Summit Beach Park.Please see the attached letter that is signed and notarized by Bruce and Virginia Dayton regarding the parcel donated to the city.It specifically forbids the entirety of the LLCR proposal. I would ask knowing this information that the Planning Commission strikes this agenda item from tomorrow's planning commission meeting. I hope you all enjoy the long holiday weekend. Highest regards, Tom Bergstrom 1509 Long Lake Blvd Orono,MN 55356 952-426-2311 (cell) S • From: Adam Edwards To: Melanie Curtis • Subject: FW: Letter of Support for Public-Private Partnership Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:50:56 AM Attachments: jmaae001.Dnq From:Adam Edwards Sent:Tuesday,January 18, 2022 9:51 AM To: 'Andy Berrell' <asberrell@gmail.com> Cc: amymjohnson31@gmail.com Subject: RE: Letter of Support for Public-Private Partnership Andy, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Go Orange. Adam • Adam T.Edwards,P.E. f O City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952)249-4600 aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us l 1•' AAAA. S I S U I From: Andy Berrell [mailto:asberrellPgmail.corrl] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 11:00 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us> Cc: amymjohnson31Pgmail.com Subject: Letter of Support for Public-Private Partnership Dear Mr.Edwards: I am a past junior rower with LLRC. Starting my junior rowing years in 8th grade and finishing them in 2019,I headed off to Syracuse to continue my rowing career on a division-1 level. While my status as a Dl rower has ceased,my pride as a Long Lake rower remains stronger than ever. As an Orono resident and Long Lake Rower,I strongly support a public-private partnership between Long Lake Rowing Crew and the City of Orono, specifically for the purpose of constructing a permanent home on Long Lake. Our current partnership with Birch's on the Lake has proven over the years to be beneficial,while simultaneously,a very humbling experience as one slip could mean • a broken boat or body part. • The addition of a boathouse to the club would not only provide us with a safe and contained area to house our fleet of boats,but also provide the joint Orono Long Lake community with a recreational and athletic hub fit for enhancing the experience of Summit Park. Andrew Berrell 2019 Orono High School Graduate 2740 White Oak Circle,Orono,MN 55356 From: Adam Edwards To: "Laura Buggv" 0 Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: Letter of Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:22:14 AM Attachments: jmage001.onq Laura„ Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T.Edwards,P.E. Q`Q�Q City Adminstrator/City Engineer Ir 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono,MN 55356 ' 1 (952)249-4600 r,5,,,,a;f aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Laura Buggy [mailto:buggylaura@gmail.com] • Sent:Sunday,January 16, 2022 9:43 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Letter of Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew Dear Andrew Edwards and the Orono Parks Commission, I would like to express my support for the Orono Parks Board to partner with Long Lake Rowing Crew in establishing the Long Lake Community Rowing Center/boathouse on the Summit Park property. I am a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew Masters' (adult) program.When I was looking to join a rowing team (having learned to row my last year of college and interested in learning more), I was thrilled to find an opportunity in the western metro—Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)! I love that LLRC provides opportunities for youth and adults.As there are no rowing teams at high schools, having this opportunity available for youth in the western suburbs is wonderful and saves teens and parents precious time and resources since they do not have to go as far for the opportunity to row. I am constantly in awe of how quickly the youth progress and the high skill level they achieve in a few short years on the team! Having the adult program available is equally important. I think society tends to focus on athletics for youth as well as friendships during your school years. However, staying active and forming new and lasting relationships as an adult is equally important to the health and well being of the community but it can be challenging and daunting. Long Lake Rowing Crew has given me an avenue to stay active and form new relationships, leading to greater physical and mental health! I love that the masters program includes a wide range of ages and abilities:from just out of college to 70+, brand new rower to decades of experience and everywhere in between! Being part of LLRC for several years, I have greatly enjoyed seeing adults try rowing for the first time and grow in their skills and passion for the sport!This program allows adults who want to compete at a high level and those • who want to learn the sport on a recreational level to have access to the same excellent coaching and support. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged!The amount of encouragement and support I • feel from my teammates is incredible!This encouragement is not limited to just rowing but transcends into other aspects of my life as well which goes to show the depth of impact being a part of this team can have. I truly feel lucky to be a part of this community and am grateful for the opportunity to use the space at Birch's on the Lake. Having a permanent home for LLRC at Summit Park would allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to continue providing these amazing opportunities to youth and adults in the Long Lake&Orono greater community for years to come. Having a permanent home for LLRC makes sure that these benefits to the community, and more, will remain for years to come! Not having a permanent home for LLRC and that uncertainty isn't ideal. Since becoming a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew, I have enjoyed dining at many of the restaurants in the Long Lake&Orono area (Birch's, Red Rooster,San Pancho, etc) as well as shopping at Otten Bros, Lakeside Wine&Spirits,Gopher Ace& Hardware, Harvest Moon & Speedway. Long Lake Rowing Crew draws from a wide radius and brings business to the businesses in the area. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sincerely„ Laura Buggy (Golden Valley resident) • From: Adam Edwards To: "dburica(ame.com" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Date: Friday,January 14,2022 10:37:59 AM Deb, Thanks for your letter. We'll make sure it gets in front of our Planning Commission and City Council. Adam From:dburica@me.com [mailto:dburica@me.com] Sent: Friday,January 14, 2022 10:14 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse Dear Adam, I am writing to you as a parent of a Long Lake Rowing Club rower. I just wanted to let you know about my 9th grade son and the benefits of LLRC. He attended the LLRC summer camp in 2020 and enjoyed it. He has since been a part of the team for • the past year and a half. He has found a sport that he enjoys,works hard at,and has a wonderful group of teammates that he enjoys rowing with. I am amazed when I drop him off five days a week, no matter the weather, at his dedication to the sport. The kids work as a team both at practices and at races.They cheer each other on and build each other's confidence.The coaches are incredible in how they support the kids,teach them the sport,and expect teamwork in everything that is done. It has been such a great experience and we look forward to him continuing with it throughout his high school years. We are excited by the possibility of a permanent home for the LLRC. While Birch's has been incredible,it would be so nice for the club to have their own space where they can store all of their things and have practices in bad weather and during the off season. It will give the team a home and a place for get togethers. The proposal also has so many wonderful things for the community to take advantage of as well. I think the best part of LLRC is that many ages all come together under one club and support each other. Long Lake is a wonderful community and we love that we are now there so often. I hope the board will look at all the great possibilities that a permanent home can bring for the club and the community and support this proposal. Thank you, Deb Burica • dburicaCWme.corn 3200 Xanthus Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 612-224-5051 S • From: Adam Edwards To: "Sharon Carmody" • Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: Long Lake Rowing Community Center Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:23:55 AM Attachments: LLRCCarmody.docx jmage001.onq Sharon, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T.Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952)249-4600 aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us 411111 From:Sharon Carmody[mailto:scarmody924@gmail.com] Sent:Sunday,January 16, 2022 4:56 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Community Center Please see attached letter expressing my wholehearted support of the proposed community center at Summit Park. Thank you!! Sharon Carmody scarmody924@gmail.com (612) 875-7482 Sharon Carmody 4329 Zenith Ave S • Minneapolis,MN 55410 scarmody924@gmail.com January 18,22 Orono City Council Planning Commission Attn: Adam Edwards To all concerned: I am writing to express my support for the Long Lake Rowing Crew's partnership with the City of Orono to develop a Long Lake Community Rowing Center at Summit Park. I have been a member of the LLRC community for two years. I started learning to row at Long Lake by taking private lessons from one of the coaches and then was able to join the masters'evening rowing program. Rowing has been such a wonderful addition to my life! There is nothing like an early morning row with the sun coming up and the beauty of Long Lake is fully displayed. I have found the LLRC community to be welcoming and very supportive of all rowers,young and old,novice or expert. At 62,I am an old novice and was welcomed with open arms. I do not have children in the Juniors program,but feel that I must share how very impressed I have been with the Juniors at practices and regattas. They are very supportive of one another and their teamwork is impressive. There is a huge amount of grunt work involved in preparing boats for transport and racing, and they attack the unrigging,loading,unloading and re-rigging process with remarkable organization and good attitudes. Older juniors are obviously coached to mentor newer members. I think this reflects the stellar coaching they receive through the LLRC program. Having the Community Center will enable current and future rowers and other non-rower community members to participate year round in indoor and on-water practices and other fitness activities. It will also be great to have a safe space for gathering and storage of equipment. I think there will be huge benefits for our current LLRC organization and the greater Orono community. I am very excited to see the community partnership come to fruition. Sincerely, Sharon Carmody e From: Carpenter.Brian To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals;penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards; Melanie Curtis; • Josh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;ionressler@ outlook.coni;Pave Peterson;Matt Gettman; Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis;Dennis Libby; Bob Erickson Cc: leahkavcaroenter(a�yahoo.com Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:25:00 AM Attachments: Bruce Dayton Coen space esement.odf Orono City Council, Planning Commission and Staff, As a 15 year resident of Long Lake, lakeshore owner,former Long Lake City Council (2009-2012) Member,founding member of the Long Lake Waters Association and parent of five I have observed, and sought to protect,the mostly harmonious utilization of Long Lake for the broad public good. Long Lake is not a large lake, but the breadth of its use is very wide. No one"class" of user dominates the lake,which makes it an attractive destination for all citizens. When I ran for and won a seat on the Long Lake City Council,the lake was my primary focus as we were navigating significant development activities and water quality issues that threatened the viability of the lake for recreation purposes.Through collaboration and partnership between the cities of Orono and Long Lake,concerned citizens and resultant public/private initiatives I believe, while not assured,that the lake is stabilized and trending in a decent recreational direction. I enjoy seeing the broad use of the lake, including the rowers who present further diversity of use and virtually no negative environmental contributions. However, I do witness on a regular basis a balancing act between non-powered and powered use of the lake that largely manifests as a higher risk of safety incidents and challenged achievement of respective parties enjoyment of the lake. I was not aware of the history of Summit Beach Park, but am now appreciative of and owe a debt of gratitude to the Daytons for their contribution to the future of Long Lake.The Open Space Easement (attached), makes clear their intent for Summit Beach park to be kept in its natural state and for broad public good. As elected officials, and present day Grantees of this gift, it is your obligation to honor this intent along with the preservation of the interest of the many users of Long Lake. 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From: Liza Coburn To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals;penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards;Melanie Curtis; • josh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;jonressler( outlook.com;Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman; Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis;Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson Subject: Summit Beach Park development by the LLRC Date: Sunday,January 16,2022 6:43:59 PM Dear Orono City Council members and Commissioners, We are writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a large facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG(stationary row machine)training,teach educational classes and conduct meetings. The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction and we strongly oppose this plan for the following reasons: • Summit Beach Park is an undeveloped, natural lakeshore park and is also the largest public swimming beach in Orono. • The park land was donated to the city of Orono by Bruce and Ruth Dayton,whose legacy is one of conservation and preservation of open spaces (ie.Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area). • • The proposal violates many aspects of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan created by the City of Orono (dark skies,removal of trees, impact on lakeshore, development... etc.). • Leasing public parkland to a private interest that regularly serves under 1%of the population of Orono and the surrounding communities is not in the best interest of the overwhelming majority of citizens. Furthermore,we have been carefully tracking Orono City agendas and meeting notes for more than a year and have not seen any mention of the LLRC or their continued plans for development at Summit Beach. We were stunned to learn last week that there is a new (bigger)proposal up for a vote on Tuesday January 18th and that it has apparently already been met with some level of approval by city officials. Allowing this proposal to go forward without any additional community engagement,public reporting or due diligence to us represents a huge breach of public and community trust. We hope that you will take the concerns of current park users in the community who are opposed to this proposal under serious consideration before you grant any further approval to this project. Destroying this beautiful and much-beloved spot cannot be undone. Sincerely, Liza Coburn&Art Jacobson • Residents of Long Lake,MN and regular users of Summit Beach Park From: ridiorima(aaol.com • To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals;Penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards; Melanie Curtis; Josh Lemons;Scott Kirchner; • nr I r I n;Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman; Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis; Dennis Libby;)3ob Erickson;b roath(avahoo.com;tavloristeohensCalgmail.com; caseyconradhudson(algmail.com;Janice Berg(jcbjvbsmb(amsn.com);Rick.Carter@ilhbcoro.com; gstofer( gmail.com; kjerstiCo�duvalcomoanies.com;cameron.i.00rter(@amail.com Subject: Summit Beach Park-please keep this beautiful family friendly park 100%accessible to the public and our children Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:36:14 AM As Long Lake residents and parents of five children,we have found the Summit Beach Park to be one of our absolute favorite locations during the spring, summer, and early fall seasons. We have even found it fun and accessible during the snowy winter months for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. We love the outdoors and are raising our children to discover life long appreciation for nature and environmental marvels. We go to Summit Beach Park often and find this to be one of the most peaceful natural places in Long Lake with easy access to swimming, kayaking, and simply playing on and around the beach in the shady areas filled with grass, beautiful trees, and soft sand. We frequently bring along picnic lunches and snacks to share as a family and with friends that meet up at the beach. Often, this beach has been a warm welcome for those unfamiliar to Long Lake and our beautiful community. It has been a natural gateway to increase support of our local business and restaurants as well. Please keep this beautiful park accessible to our Long Lake families. With genuine appreciation, Richard and Erin DiPrima 66 Harrington Drive Long Lake, MN 55356 411 • • From: To: Adam Edwards "Lenore Everson" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Long Lake Rowing Club proposal Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:25:03 AM Attachments: image001.pnq Lenore, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. .7* City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 i aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us .htto://www.ci.orono.mn.us Original Message From: Lenore Everson [mailto:lenoreeverson@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 10:00 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club proposal Dear Members of the Orono City Counsel, I am writing you today concerning the proposal to construct of a permanent boat house in Summit Park. My name is Lenore Everson and I live in Wayzata. I have been rowing with LLRC for the past four years. I was a collegiate rower at Notre Dame and returned to rowing approximately 5 years ago. I was thrilled when I discovered LLRC. I didn't want to join the Minneapolis Club because of distance,time and location but also I prefer the community I have found at Long Lake. LLRC is a very diverse,welcoming group of people who come together because of their interest and love of rowing. At the competitive level ,we have many fine rowers, but we also have many beginners and everyone in-between and all are treated with respect, dignity and are brought into "our family". It's a lot of healthy fun and I personally have made a lot of good friends with in the rowing community. As an addiction medicine specialist, I find the outlet is helpful for me to carry on in my work. Long Lake is beautiful, peaceful and just a wonderful resource for the community. It is a wonderful 111) place to row. Rowing is a beautiful sport to watch. Unlike motor boats we do not threaten the environment,erode the shoreline nor create noise pollution. Rowing wasn't a High School sport until the last decade. It gives students,that don't fit into the • hockey, basketball or other popular sports culture, a place to land, develop and thrive. My current Notre Dame team participated in supporting the building of a facility in Vero Beach Fla over the past five years.The current president of the Vero Club created a program similar LLRC's program and worked diligently with the Vero Beach community to build a permeant Boat House to accommodate their youth and adult programs. It has been a major success and they now have many students (with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds) participating in rowing. Many of their students are obtaining scholarships at all divisions. It is a sport that develops confidence,sportsmanship, leadership and character. It is not easy sport and it's a lifelong journey. I work a lot with young adults with substance abuse disorders, anxiety and depression especially ones that have had dysfunctional families and difficult lives. I believe the trajectory of their lives would have been different, if they had found a sport like rowing that created the family they didn't have at home and helped them develop self esteem, discipline and hard work. Our club creates a safe place for kids to develop healthy, happy lifestyles. Thank you for you for your valuable time. Sincerely, Lenore I Everson 0 • • From: To: Adam Edwards "KAREN L FEAGLER" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: Long Lake Rowing Letter of Support Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 8:09:11 AM Attachments: jmage001.onq Karen, Thank for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. cLoAto Adam T. , P.E. City Adminstrator Edwards /CitPy Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From: KAREN L FEAGLER [mailto:klfeagler@comcast.net] Sent: Friday,January 14, 2022 5:54 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Letter of Support Mr. Adams, My name is Karen Feagler. I am writing in support of a public-private partnership between Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC) and the City of Orono for the construction of a boathouse within Summit Park on Long Lake. I became a member of LLRC 4 years ago after taking a LLRC Learn to Row class offered through the Orono Community Education program. Since that time, I have become an active member of the club as well as a current LLRC board member (Secretary). In my experience, I can attest to the many positive impacts of the club to the city of Orono and other surrounding communities - not only to our members, but to the greater community as well. We have engaged over 100 youth and adults in outdoor recreation and physical fitness activities, offered and provided rowing scholarships to underprivileged adults and youth in the community, organized and staffed volunteer • efforts around the city and surrounding communities, created partnerships with community businesses, provided summer youth programming to middle and high school students, worked with businesses in the area to advance workplace skills through rowing experiences, and expanded the patronage of businesses in this area. As a 26-year resident of Minnetonka, I rarely visited the Orono or Long Lake areaIP before joining LLRC. Since then, my family and I become regular patrons of your local businesses and volunteers in your community. We have made friendships here and feel ownership for enhancing the community. I believe that the proposed plan for a boathouse and public-private partnership not only benefits the club from a safety and security perspective, but also benefits the community through the enhancement of the park facilities (showers, restrooms, bike storage, canoe/kayak/SUP rentals, conference rooms, fitness classes, water fountains, etc.) and enhanced security measures in the park. These advancements would make the recreational opportunities more accessible to the community, enhance the livability of the area and provide a unique point of interest in the western suburbs. As a skier, runner, cyclist, tennis player, working professional and active volunteer, in addition to a mother of three kids who were 3 sport varsity athletes, I have had the opportunity to work with many organizations and clubs in the Twin Cities. I can honestly say that LLRC has been one of the most community-oriented, volunteer- minded, environmentally-aware and inclusive organizations of which I have ever been involved. I am confident this partnership would continue to drive benefits to the residents of the City of Orono and its neighbors. I hope you will support the boathouse project and our partnership together! Thank you for your consideration and support. Karen Feagler 2200 Pine Island Road Minnetonka MN 55305 (612)-670-8533 (mobile) To: Stachia Fey • To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals;penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards;Melanie Curtis; )osh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;jonresslerCE outlook.com; Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman;Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis; Dennis Libby; Bob Erickson Subject: Re: Summit Beach Park Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:27:07 AM Good morning. Victoria Seals so kindly brought to my attention that the document I attached last night to my email is not for the property that is Summit Beach. While this is unfortunate, I can assure you that my position does not waiver. No building, be that for public or private use should be constructed on this natural sacred land. Our lake is not big. Summit Beach should not be a home to a private rowing community where they construct a large multi-million dollar facility at our beach. What about the residents of Orono who are opposed to this proposal? It is our community...and from what I hear there are a great number of residents opposed to this project. PLEASE hear us! Do you, the city council, know what the intended use of this property was when it was donated? Was Bruce Dayton's intent, when he donated this land to the city, to build a private building on it for a select group of individuals. I'm sure it was not. Has the Dayton family been contacted regarding this proposal? Have they given their blessing to the city for this • oversized private building to be built. From the research I've done, it seems that Bruce Dayton was a conservationist who's intent when he donated the land at Summit Beach was for the park to be 100% accessible to the public with no cost to access any part of Summit Beach Park. PLEASE preserve his intent! I truly hope tonight that the city councilman listens to the residences of Orono. And I hope that all the city councilmen come to realize their importance in upholding their position of power with integrity and honor by making sure that this donated land is used the way it was intended by the donor. Thank you again for your time, Stachia Fey On Mon, Jan 17, 2022 at 5:16 PM Stachia Fey <stachiafey@gmail.com>wrote: Good evening. My name is Stachia Fey. I am a resident of Orono and have lived at 1570 Long Lake Blvd for close to 20 years. I am writing to you tonight, January 17, 2022, regarding the proposal of the LLRC private building at Summit Beach. • It clearly states in the notarized Open Space Easement letter signed by Bruce and Virginia Dayton that the City of Orono is NOT to construct any structures on this donated land. So tell me, who gives the representatives at the City of Orono the ability to play God? It seems this letter is a binding agreement. And in this letter it is obvious that constructing a private building on this donated land intended for public use clearly goes against the intended purpose of the donated land. The future for others to donate land to the city hangs in the balance here. If the City of Orono plays God and changes the intended use for the land at Summit Beach, no one will want to donate land in the future for fear that the city will not adhere to their wishes for intended use. I honestly can't believe that this is still up for debate. How can that be? As leaders of Orono I ask that you lead with integrity and honor when it comes to serving our community. Respect the wishes of those that originally donated this land and honor their intent. Please vote NO to any construction on this site, not because the proposed plan is in conflict with city variances and City Code parameters, but because it's donated land that was intended for public use in its "natural state". I trust that the City of Orono leaders will ultimately make the right decision and uphold their original agreement with Bruce and Virginia Dayton. Thank you for your time, • Stachia Fey Stachia Fey M 612.240.9623 E 5tachiafevPemail.com Stachia Fey M 612.240.9623 E 5tachiafeyPgmail.com To: Stachia Fey To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals;Penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards;Melanie Curtis; Josh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;ionresslerftutlook.com;Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman;Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis. Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson Subject: Summit Beach Park Date: Monday,January 17,2022 5:16:39 PM Attachments: 13ruce Dayton Open space esement.odf Good evening. My name is Stachia Fey. I am a resident of Orono and have lived at 1570 Long Lake Blvd for close to 20 years. I am writing to you tonight, January 17, 2022, regarding the proposal of the LLRC private building at Summit Beach. It clearly states in the notarized Open Space Easement letter signed by Bruce and Virginia Dayton that the City of Orono is NOT to construct any structures on this donated land. So tell me, who gives the representatives at the City of Orono the ability to play God? It seems this letter is a binding agreement. And in this letter it is obvious that constructing a private building on this donated land intended for public use clearly goes against the intended purpose of the donated land. The future for others to donate land to the city hangs in the balance here. If the City of Orono plays God and changes the intended use for the land at Summit Beach, no one will want to donate land in the future for fear that the city will not adhere to their wishes for intended use. I honestly can't believe that this is still up for debate. How can that be? As leaders of Orono I ask that you lead with integrity and honor when it comes to serving our community. Respect the wishes of those that originally donated this land and honor their intent. Please vote NO to any construction on this site, not because the proposed plan is in conflict with city variances and City Code parameters, but because it's donated land that was intended for public use in its "natural state". I trust that the City of Orono leaders will ultimately make the right decision and uphold their original agreement with Bruce and Virginia Dayton. Thank you for your time, Stachia Fey Stachia Fey M 612.240.9623 E stachiafev®gmail.com • 1/17/2022 Dear Mr. Edwards and the Orono Planning Commission, I am a physician who,after 30+ years of practicing medicine, faced sudden retirement with my 2011 diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). I am also a rower. Exercise is the only intervention that might slow progression of PD. I learned to row in my 40's—with part of the appeal being that many people continue it as they age—with rowers continuing in their 80's despite various infirmities. When my new job became exercise,with river rowing too hazardous,it was my great good fortune to find LLRC. This club's culture,maintained through many challenges to its existence and function, is welcoming, supportive,and kind. Motivation for rowing ranges widely, from success at high level competition,gaining college rowing scholarships,club-sport recreation and comradery,and the benefits to mental and physical health,preserved intellectual function with aging,to slowing the progression of PD by this focused Zen-like activity on the water. I have found LLRC to be uniquely nurturing for all of these We initially kept our equipment in the parking lot on land abandoned and unused since by Billy's Lighthouse closed. The owners of that land,residents on the lake,welcomed us to use it. We limped through,carried by high the dedication of rowers from the community and their families. Equipment suffered,and adult rower membership was hampered by the physical challenges. Since the property ownership shifted to Birches,we have been guests/tenants, accommodating their shifting property-use needs. I personally built many of the boat and oar racks, dealing with sometimes impossible obstacles of the hillside, erosion,hazards of carrying equipment down the hill (with several members consequently sustaining injuries),yearly transfer to winter storage (causing at least one memorable serious injury to a parent),and ongoing damage and premature aging of equipment due to exposure to the elements.We had to find winter storage each year,which is no small feat. Since 2016,our winter storage has been in a pole barn at the Maple Plain home of dear friends of mine (one of whom was, for many years,the Long Lake town physician). From the beginning,we have known that a boathouse is not just a dream,but a necessity, and have been seeking and researching the possibility of a boathouse that would be compatible with and a benefit to the community. The underlying requirements to establishing a rowing club are a boat storage facility adjacent to suitable water, and a floating dock. We also need room to maintain our equipment, store tools, and house our indoor rowers for our winter training and for sudden shift indoors when thunderstorms prohibit outdoor rowing. The equipment is very expensive,and these are not boats one can store in a garage at home. My single,while a delicate and esthetically beautiful wisp at only 32 pounds,is 26 feet long. Whereas rowing can be an elitist sport limited to those with wealth to own and access to waterside storage, a community club pools resources to purchase equipment then accessible to all club members,with opportunity to include those who cannot afford dues.To have stable membership,we must be able to accommodate the needs of aging masters'rowers-with bathrooms, shorter flatter carries from storage to dock-in addition to our juniors programs. The shape and relative wind-sheltering of Long Lake and its historically lower use of motorized boats give it all the qualities rare but necessary for rowing. I also note that LLRC shares interests in the water quality with residents on the lake. High- powered motor craft—particularly wake-board boats—have recently added to increased weed • growth due to in part to deep churning, increased erosion of the shoreline,and damage to our dock (plus occasionally knocking over rowers on the dock). Human—powered craft like rowing shells, paddle boards,canoes, and kayaks,can be fostered as a peaceful alternative and excellent partner to fishing boats,pontoons,and other lower-wake motorized watercraft,as well as swimmers and lakeshore residents. Coming to Orono/Long Lake several times a week I am now a happy regular at gas stations, Long Lake True Value hardware store,several cafes and restaurants, Otter Brothers,and Gear West. For me,personally,a rower at age 68 with Parkinson's,LLRC has become the foundation of my well-being. I credit the sport and the club's unique inclusive and supportive culture for that. Our current location has been appreciated and has proven the communities'interest and desire for rowing,but our current location has never been adequate,and is no longer viable. Please help us find the most compatible way to continue rowing on Long Lake, and to remain welcomed and responsible members of the community. Sincerely yours, 7 2Z Deborah G. Fletcher,MD,MA, FACP • • From: Adam Edwards To: "Deborah Fletcher" • Cc: IIrcC�longlakerowing.orq;Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Attention:Adam Edwards-re Orono Planning Commission 1-18-2022 MEETING Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:20:44 AM Attachments: 1-17-2022 Letter to Orono Plannina Commission re LLRC Boathouse.odf jmage001.onq Deborah, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam �� Vs Adam T. Edwards, P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 �� (952) 249-4600 .;E;� .� aedwardsc ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us S From: Deborah Fletcher[mailto:dfletch@umn.edu] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 2:53 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Ilrc@longlakerowing.org Subject:Attention:Adam Edwards- re Orono Planning Commission 1-18-2022 MEETING Please see attached letter in support of LLRC proposals. Deb Deborah Fletcher,MD,MA,FACP dfletch@umn.edu S From: To: Caroline Fullerton Adam Edwards Cc: Melanie Curtis;)osh Lemons Subject: Concerns re the proposed Long Lake Boat House Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 12:59:51 PM Hi Adam, I hope you've been doing well and that 2022 is off to a decent start. I'm writing to express my concerns re the proposed boat house submitted by the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I don't support their proposal project because: 1. Based on the November 1979 Open Space Easement document signed by Bruce Dayton,the structure is in direct conflict with Bruce and Virginia Dayton's intentions for the gift of the land. 2. The proposal doesn't include an environmental impact study. I'm concerned with the hardcover,tree removal, and the overall scale of the proposed building. I think the Long Lake Rowing Crew/Club offers a wonderful benefit to the lake community. I would potentially support a project with a much smaller scale and one that included an environmental impact study. • Please forward my letter to letter to the city council members. Sincerely, Caroline Fullerton ckfullerton(c�me.corn 612-325-4085 • From: Adam Edwards To: "Mark Gaalswyk" • Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Support letter for LLRC Boathouse Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:22:43 AM Attachments: jmaae001.onq Mark, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. �G�0 City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 } 1,,,,.a`' aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Mark Gaalswyk [mailto:m_gaalswyk@yahoo.com] • Sent:Sunday,January 16, 2022 10:58 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Support letter for LLRC Boathouse Hi Adam, My name is Mark Gaalswyk and I live in Independence at: 2855 Copeland Rd Independence MN, 55359 I have been a member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew for the last 6 years and currently serve on the board as it's Treasurer. I'm writing to express my support for the proposed boathouse on Long Lake. Having a permanent home would be a big boost to the club and its ability to reach and serve more people. It has been a pleasure to learn the sport and meet new people along the way and I'd like to see those opportunities continue to be offered to others. I hope the city will allow this proposal to proceed. Thanks! Mark • • From: To: Wendy Geffre Adam Edwards; Melanie Curtis;Josh Lemons Subject: Summit Park Beach Date: Sunday,January 16,2022 7:50:44 PM Dear Council member/Commissioner, I am writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG (stationary row machine)training, teach educational classes and conduct meetings.The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. I strongly oppose the plan for the following reasons: • Summit Beach Park is an undeveloped, natural lakeshore park and is also the largest public swimming beach in Orono • The park land was donated to the city of Orono by Bruce and Ruth Dayton, • whose legacy is one of conservation and preservation of open spaces (ie.Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area) • The proposal violates many aspects of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan created by the City of Orono (dark skies, removal of trees, impact on lakeshore, development... etc.) • Leasing public parkland to a private interest that regularly serves under 1% of the population of Orono (and surrounding communities) is not in the best interest of the overwhelming majority of citizens. This project (boathouse size and amenities) has increased.* There have been no community meetings hosted by the LLRC since January 28, 2020.* The City of Orono has received more letters of opposition than letters of support for the Proposal.* The Proposal does not meet the criterion for MN state variances and is in conflict with several City Code parameters.* The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for LLRC to operate in Orono has not gone through any due diligence by the city (e.g. environmental impact study, traffic study, etc.).* • The City of Orono staff have recommended approval of the plan, despite unanswered community and legal questions!* I plead you uphold what is in the communities best interest, which is NOT serving the • entitled few. I have lived around the Lake Minnetonka area my whole life and have grieved watching the entitled, special interest groups grab up all of the shorelines. There are so many illegal infractions going on with this project and there are "other" options for this group to pursue. This special interest group has the money, support of council members and/or commissioners and it is time we put the interest of the greater good in first place. The Daytons would be appalled to see their legacy of green space and conservation destroyed. Standup for those who cannot afford lakeshore and enjoy the diversity of families swimming, reading books, throwing frisbees or fishing. I, personally, even object to a playground. We have more than enough playgrounds within a 5 mile radius. This money could be use in more appropriate ways. Thank you for listening and standup for the majority of those who elected you. Wendy Geffre Long Lake 55356 Sent from Mail for Windows From: Adam Edwards • To: "Erin Harder" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Self funded open to all Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:32:11 AM Attachments: imaae001.Dnq Erin, Thank for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. p Adam T. Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer 8,40C, 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 -- (952)249-4600 sKp>` aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us -- http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From: Erin Harder[mailto:erineharder@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,January 18, 2022 8:40 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Self funded open to all Mr Edwards, My name is Erin Harder and my daughter participates in the Long Lake Rowing Crew organization as a youth rower. The proposed Long Lake rowing center would provide all residents increased opportunities to participate in rowing and become engaged in the Long Lake/Orono communities. The proposed rowing center would enhance Summit Park by providing improvements such as bathrooms,bike racks, drinking fountains, lighting and a new playground. Rowing is an excellent sport for a small lake because it is a low to no carbon footprint sport that is a silent water activity creating no wake. The coaches have provided classes to the public (kids, adults and seniors)through community ed that fill up fast and are hard to get in to with so much interest in the community. It is a fast growing sport among the elderly. LLRC is a local organization that is community focused with a commitment to make rowing an accessible and fun lifelong sport. LLRC is not a private club,the proposed public amenity is self funded and open to all. The proposed center would be located far back away from beach area. What I love about LLRC it's a small organization that the community has embraced over the past 7 years. When I become an empty nester it will be my goal to get out on the water regularly. Many times throughout the year the weather is not ideal and the kids/adults hide under a deck to keep shelter when bad weather pushes through. To give the community an opportunity to be close to water, in nature and enjoying the surrounding businesses, is completely necessary for a city to grow with the times, add value to the region, and to be the city that everyone would like to live. Please support the public-private partnership between Long Lake rowing and the City of Orono so that all residents can enjoy improved public park spaces and the community building benefits of a community rowing center. Thank you for your consideration and looking forward to the future of Long Lake. Erin Harder 7431 County Rd 6,Maple Plain 651-895-3162 . From: Adam Edwards • To: "Coach Kaelynn Heiberg" Cc: Long Lake Rowing Director;Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Letter of Support for LLRC"s Permanent Home on Long Lake. Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:17:42 AM Attachments: jmaoe001.Dnq Kaelynn, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam WA,. Adam T. Edwards,P.E. 0 City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952)249-4600 ' aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From:Coach Kaelynn Heiberg [mailto:coachk@longlakerowing.org] Sent:Sunday,January 16, 2022 10:46 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Long Lake Rowing Director<Ilrc@longlakerowing.org> Subject: Letter of Support for LLRC's Permanent Home on Long Lake. Greetings Orono Planning Commission, My name is Kaelynn Heiberg. Address:4047 Aldrich Ave S. Minneapolis,MN 55409 I am writing this letter to you in support of the proposed plan for a permanent home for the Long Lake Rowing Club in Summit Park on Long Lake. I have been a part the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC)for many years now,I first got involved with the club in 2015 and began some coaching in 2016.I continued to coach with the club in various roles from 2016 until this past fall,2021,when I took a new job in Eagan and had to step away from a regular coaching role.I have helped coach the community Learn to Row camps for both juniors and masters rowers, I have been a coach for the juniors competitive program,taught private lessons,and have been most consistently the coach for the evening masters program,leading the workouts and providing rowing technique advice. 411111 Throughout my time with LLRC I have had the privilege of helping people learn about rowing,and watching as they also learned about themselves and made great friendships along the way.The people involved with LLRC are wonderful and the coaches and rowers alike all want to see Long Lake continue to • thrive. Creating a permanent home for LLRC on Long Lake would help us continue to do the amazing work that the club has been and will continue to do in the community. LLRC has been community focused the whole time I have been a part of the club,working with local businesses and parks to improve the community and support other groups.The narrative document you received from LLRC mentions the community service projects LLRC has helped with,and these are a big part of the club's culture.They provide a way to improve the community that has welcomed us,and are a wonderful team-building activity for our members,creating stronger relationships within the team and with the community that supports them.LLRC is proud to represent this small lake and its community when we go to regattas,and will continue help to make this a beautiful place to live and row in the future. A permanent home for LLRC on Long Lake will go a long way in helping the club continue to provide these team and community building events in a secure environment.Our partnership with Birch's has been wonderful,but leaving the equipment open to the elements makes it hard to maintain the quality of the equipment and can impact our ability to give the community the best experience possible when they come out to our learn to row classes.With a building to protect the boats we can greatly improve the working life of our equipment and continue to provide a quality experience to our rowers for years to come. A boathouse would also allow us,as the narrative mentions,to provide a safe space to have practice if the weather makes the lake unsafe to row on.As a coach the hardest part of preparing a practice was trying to anticipate the weather. Some of the adult rowers drive straight to the lake from their workplace and that can be a 45 minute commute.When the weather is unpredictable,sometimes these rowers would drive the 45 minute commute only to get to the lake and see that the water was unsafe to row and would have to turn around and go home.I hated that feeling as a coach and there was nothing to be done when a summer thunderstorm rolls in unexpectedly. With a boathouse,this weather would not cause the rowers to drive home,they could stay and have an indoor practice and it would make the long commute worth making • because we would have a consistent and safe space to hold practice,even when the weather makes outdoor rowing impossible.This indoor space would also help us with our community learn to row classes as the occasional thunder storm caused us to postpone some of those sessions each summer as well. Scheduling for the kids classes especially can be difficult as kids have all sorts of different activities in the summer and may not be able to attend the rescheduled class.With a boathouse we would not need to reschedule so many of these sessions and the learn to row classes could be more consistent,allowing us to offer a better experience to all participants. Lastly,a boathouse would help LLRC improve Summit Park so that other water enthusiasts could have the infrastructure necessary to make small boat launching easy,safe and fun.As the narrative mentions the low to the water dock is great for other types of boats like kayaks and canoes as well as rowing shells and when the team is not having practice there are many hours in the day where the dock would be open for other types of small boat to get out and enjoy the lake.We want to make it easy for everyone to have a fun and safe lake experience and a permanent home for the Long Lake Rowing Club is an excellent way to make that happen. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kaelynn Heiberg • • From: To: Adam Edwards "Peter Jaenchen" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:LLRC Proposal for Summit Park Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:31:37 AM Attachments: Su000rt LLRC Plan for Permanent Home at Summit-Jaenchen 1-17-22.odf image002.onq imaoe004.pnq Pete, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. st..0 NO City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 �fE � `� 1k�}511 UtaedwardsPci.orono.mn.us • http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Peter Jaenchen [mailto:pete@jaenchenmedical.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 1:46 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: LLRC Proposal for Summit Park Mr. Edwards and Orono Planning Commission, I am in favor of the LLRC proposal for a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake; please see my attached letter. Best Regards, Pete Pete Jaenchen President Office: (763)475-1414 • Mobile: (612)802-0447 Fax: (763)475-7017 pete@jaenchenmedical.com http://www.jaenchenmedical.com110 http://www.skytron.us https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-jaenchen-8bb58a101/ EJa"D)1 JAENCHEN K:D[MEI Medical Resources, Inc. SKYTRON • • Monday,January 17, 2022 • City of Orono: Mr. Adam Edwards Orono Planning Commission Orono City Council Dear Mr. Edwards, Orono Planning Commission, and Orono City Council, I am writing in support of LLRC's plans for a facility and permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake and encourage the city of Orono to approve LLRC's plan as it works towards finalization. Our family has resided in the area(2515 Bobolink Rd.)for over 25 years and we began bringing our 4 children to the beach at Summit Park 19 years ago. Although our children are now teenagers/young adults and we don't swim at the park as often as we used to,we still go there to relax on the beach or fish along the shoreline. Unfortunately, I have observed a decline in the condition of the park over the years. I have also observed groups of young people behaving in ways that I would not have wanted my children to observe when they were younger. A permanent LLRC home at Summit would addresses/alleviate these issues to a large degree. An LLRC presence would also bring many other benefits to residents of Orono/Long Lake/Medina as outlined in LLRC's proposal statements and documentation.All of these benefits would then become a permanent part of the recreational fabric of our community. • Our family was introduced to rowing through LLRC 3-1/2 years ago. I took beginner lessons along with two of my children, both of whom are now part of LLRC's Juniors program. I really appreciate that participation in LLRC's programs is affordable and very accessible, similar to other club programs that our children have attended here in Orono over the years,including Metro Marlins Swim Team and the Orono Westonka Soccer Club (both of which I believe are also Private/Public partnerships relative to facilities). I have only positive things to say about the character and quality of the people that comprise LLRC,including students,parents, coaches, and the leadership team, and it has been gratifying to observe my children grow in their maturity and personal discipline through their participation in rowing. Although adding a fairly sizable structure to Summit would certainly change the character of the park and would require mature trees to be removed,I believe that all of the benefits gained by having a permanent home for a rowing club in Orono far outweigh the changes that result from a community improvement endeavor like this. Not only does the LLRC plan maintain all of the current public use opportunities of the park, it enhances them through improvements and also provides additional facilities for public use. And,it would be wonderful to know that so many responsible and conscientious youth and adults would be at the park on a regular basis,which would alleviate the safety concerns expressed by many residents. Thank you for your consideration of my support of the LLRC proposal,I welcome a phone call any time. Best regards, • Pete Pete Jaenchen (612) 802-04478 From: Adam Edwards • To: "Rea James" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Proposed LLRC Boathouse Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:54:17 AM Attachments: jmage001,onq Rea, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards,P.E. �o�V0 City Adminstrator/City Engineer (, 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 1 a, ,' (952)249-4600 �`+xf „v9}i aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Rea James [mailto:reajames2000@yahoo.com] • Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 8:05 PM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Proposed LLRC Boathouse Good Evening Mr. Edwards: My name is Rea James, and my husband and I reside at 167 Meadow Lane, Long Lake. I am writing in support FOR the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) boathouse to be built on Long Lake. We have two daughters involved with LLRC(1 active member, 1 planning to join this summer). We have been residents of Long Lake for more than 15 years, and have seen the growth in the town,the school and the increased lake usage. There are few things that we enjoy more than sitting on the deck at Birch's and watching the rowers in the boats. In our opinion,it makes the lake classier and reflects a community that respects boats for all things-including sport/fitness. We have used Summit Park but not often because of its lack of facilities.With the beautiful new trail so close to it, having a welcoming boathouse with restrooms and clean facilities be welcome for those using the trail, and other visitors to the lake. Everything that the proposed boathouse is offering is only of value to the community and to the lake.We are struggling to understand why there would be opposition. We have so many friends who are envious of our club—the coaching, how organized it is, and the • support of its members. It would be incredibly valuable not only for the club's investment(its boats) but to the community.Thank you for the opportunity to vocalize our strong support for the • proposed boathouse. Best Regards, Rea and Matthew James • I . From: Adam Edwards To: "Elissa Kalman" • Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: LLRC Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:47:42 AM Attachments: image001.Dnq Elissa, Thank you for your email. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam T. Edwards, P.E. C� City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 f aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us htto://www.ci.orono.mn.us Original Message From: Elissa Kalman [mailto:elissakalman@yahoo.com] Sent:Tuesday,January 18, 2022 7:29 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: LLRC Dear Mr. Edwards, My name is Elissa Kalman and I live at 2900 Wear Circle,Orono. I'm a friend of the Long Lake Rowing Club and have enjoyed watching them practice for many years. I want to give my support to their new proposal to build a structure to house their boats, equipment and create a new place for residents to gather. I believe that the park is in desperate need of more foot traffic as to dissuade those who are up to nefarious activities to take their behavior elsewhere. I love that the rowing club is so inclusive with people of all ages. I know that there is a need for their activities as their community education classes fill up moments after registration is opened. In fact,that shows there is a bigger need than they are able to currently handle. What a wonderful problem to have. In this time,where communities are being torn apart with difference in opinions, I love that this is a sport for all,a place to bring many together and bridge our differences. Those who seem to be the loudest in disagreeing with this proposal are just that,the loudest, but please don't confuse loud with quantity. The majority of the community supports this in a more respectful manner, but their voices are being muffled by those few. Please know there are many who are thrilled with this structure,support of the rowing club and know it will grow our home values having such an asset in our backyards. Thank you for your consideration. • Elissa Kalman 410 • From: Adam Edwards To: "Kara K" 411 Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Letter of Support for LLRC Boathouse at Summit Park Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:25:58 AM Attachments: imaae001.onq Kara, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam T. Edwards,P.E. Q City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952)249-4600 ' ` aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Kara K [mailto:karakliney@gmail.com] • Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 10:42 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Letter of Support for LLRC Boathouse at Summit Park Dear Mr. Edwards, My name is Kara Kline and I am a resident of Wayzata,MN and my daughter participates in the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) organization as a youth rower. I strongly support a public-private partnership between Long Lake Rowing and the City of Orono. My daughter is currently a sophomore at Orono High School. Rowing and participating in LLRC has been a highlight of my daughter's youth in the Long Lake/Orono area. Through the support of LLRC,my daughter has learned the life-long sport of rowing and has made close friendships with students from throughout the western suburbs. She has gained new confidence when it comes to water and boat safety and has developed a passion for the beauty and opportunities provided by Long Lake. LLRC has enhanced our lives and our connection to the community and we strongly support the proposal to construct the Long Lake Community Rowing Center. The Long Lake Community Rowing Center would provide all residents with another access point to Long Lake and more opportunities to enjoy it. Local youth would have increased opportunities to participate in rowing and become engaged in the Long Lake/Orono communities. The proposed rowing center would enhance Summit Park by providing • improved and permanent facilities such as bathrooms, bike racks, drinking fountains, improved parking and lighting, a new playground and improved park and beach areas. Not only is rowing an excellent physical fitness opportunity, but it is also a low/no-carbon footprint sport that creates no wake, and is silent activity. LLRC is a local organization that is community focused with a commitment to making rowing an accessible and fun lifelong sport. A community rowing club and the proposed Long Lake Community Rowing Center would be a unique regional feature and would enhance the Long Lake and Orono communities via increased accessibility to Long Lake (especially for youth), improved park space and community gathering opportunities. Please support the public-private partnership between Long Lake Rowing and the City of Orono so that many more residents can enjoy the benefits of a community rowing center and improved public park spaces. Thank you, Kara Kline 242 Glenbrook Road N Wayzata,MN 55391 S From: Adam Edwards To: Melanie Curtis • Subject: FW: Long Lake Rowing permanent facility Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 8:10:46 AM Attachments: jmage001.Dnq From:Adam Edwards Sent:Tuesday,January 18, 2022 8:10 AM To: 'Brenda Knowles' <bknowles323@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Long Lake Rowing permanent facility Brenda, Thank for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. ti Adam T. Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono,MN 55356 (952)249-4600 aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Brenda Knowles [mailto:bknowles323Pgmail.com] Sent:Saturday,January 15, 2022 2:09 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing permanent facility Dear Mr. Edwards, My name is Brenda Knowles. My family and I are residents of Medina,MN. My three children have participated in the rowing program at Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) since 2015. My oldest son,Bryce Golbus, attends Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The experience and training he gained on Long Lake's rowing team and Bryce's academic success made him a desirable recruit for several elite colleges and their rowing teams. Rowing gave Bryce an edge and opportunities he most likely would not have had if it had not been for LLRC. Bryce's experience was not just a one-off stroke of luck. His brother, Josh Golbus, also attends an ivy league school, Brown University in Rhode Island. Josh also rows on their crew team. Their sister,Anna Golbus, will attend George Washington University in D.C. next fall. She received an incredible athletic scholarship from the university to row on their team. As you can see, my family has benefited greatly from our experiences with Long Lake Rowing Crew. We are very grateful for its coaches, coordinators and supporters. Besides the III post high school recruiting, there were many happy hours traveling to and watching regattas. The parents and rowers are all extremely involved in the success of the team. A lot of hard work goes into maintaining the boats, docks, schedules and team performance. The relationships built are invaluable. I believe the benefits the crew members and their families experience through LLRC will translate to the Orono community as well. Having a partner to maintain the safety and beauty of Summit Park is one such benefit. The ability to involve more kids and adults in the lifelong sport of rowing, is sure to improve the well being of the city of Orono and its surrounding communities. I sincerely hope the motion is approved to allow for this collaboration between Long Lake Rowing Crew and Orono. I believe it will be a win-win for everyone involved. Thank you for your time, Brenda Knowles • • From: Jane Davidson To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals; Denny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Melanie Curtis;Josh Lemons; jonressler(Toutlook.com; Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman;Mark McCutcheon;Christopher BoIlis;Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson;Scott Kirchner;Adam Edwards Cc: Frank Kulacki Subject: Letter regarding LLRC proposal Date: Monday,January 17,2022 10:31:31 AM Attachments: Orono Council-LLRC letter ian2022.odf Dear Mayor Walsh, Orono City Council and Planning Commision Members, Please find attached a letter in opposition to the LLRC proposal. Please include this letter in the official package for the Planning Commission and City Council. The text is attached below for your convenience. Sincerely, Jane Davidson and Frank Kulacki Jane Davidson and Frank Kulacki 1020 Old Long Lake Rd Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 January 17, 2022 The City Council Orono Minnesota Dear Mayor Walsh and Orono City Council Members, • We oppose the proposal of the Long Lake Rowing Club to use public land for the construction of a boat house, boat storage, and other private facilities for its sole use at Summit Beach. This proposal would forever change the park from a much appreciated and heavily used natural area to a developed one that does not benefit the public at large. It is clear from the Dayton gift of the land to Orono that the Summit Beach parcel is meant to serve a public purpose and remain as close as possible in its natural state to protect the ecology of the area for generations to come. The city should not set a precedent of giving public land to a private entity. The walking path that Orono put in on East Lake Road reflects the best in park management. The proposed clubhouse and docks do not.The proposal flies in the face of current regulations along the lake shore for building setbacks, proactive storm water management and protection of the shore line, aquatic, avian and animal habitat in the area. The potential financial gain is for the rowing club and does not benefit the greater public. Long-term, Orono budgets may be impacted if the rowing club is dissolved or has financial problems in the future. • Should the proposal be approved, the increased use of the surface water of Long Lake will likely impact both residents of Orono, Long Lake, and surrounding communities who use the Slake for a variety of recreational purposes. More frequent rowing classes and more and possibly larger (8-person) rowing hulls would pose new challenges for safety and administering use of the surface water. Long Lake is a small lake and cannot support such heavy use of one group. It is arguably too small for 4 person crews and definitely for larger skulls. It is naive to think that the LLRC will not continue to push for greater access and use of the lake. When rowers are on the lake, it is very difficult for swimmers, and unpowered watercraft to use the lake safely. In addition, other boaters' use is restricted. Long Lake is for everyone and can accomodate the LLRC without the proposed facility and with reasonable use limits. We urge Orono to consider other means to improve the park including a drinking water source, enhanced picnic areas, a natural playground area, more attractive trash management and toilet facilities, and improved water management and control of erosion. Educational plaques would also be valuable. We strongly oppose the proposal of the LLRC and ask the Orono Planning Commission and City Council to reject it. Jane H. Davidson 40 emailtjhd@umn.edu • From: Adam Edwards To: "lavtonlawCalcomcast.net" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Support for Long Lake Rowing Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:24:22 AM Attachments: jmage001.Dnq Jackie, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. 0-40 City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 .M! (952) 249-4600 aedwardshci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: laytonlaw@comcast.net[mailto:laytonlaw@comcast.net] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 9:52 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Support for Long Lake Rowing Dear Mr. Edwards, I am sending this email to support a partnership between LLRC and the City of Orono to construct a boat house at Summit Park. LLRC is an amazing organization with dedicated passionate leadership. The sport of rowing attracts a great group of citizens of all ages. Any community would be lucky to have this organization and its participants part of its social and economic life. On a more specific note, I started rowing in my late 40s and have been at it now for about 10 years. I live in the western suburbs and spent my first six years of rowing at the Minneapolis Rowing Club on the Mississippi.When I learned that there was a rowing club in the western suburbs, I was thrilled. I switched to Long Lake and have been extremely happy with that decision. The club is inviting and supportive of rowers at all levels.Just about anyone in the local community could participate in rowing. It is not exclusive in any way. LLRC has managed to grow and improve its club despite the disadvantage of not having a permanent home or boat house.As the club has grown and acquired more boats,the lack of a boat house and the limited space at Birch's is becoming more of an obstacle.The boats are stored outside in a wooded area so proper boat maintenance is difficult. In addition, I only have vision in one eye so • navigating the boats in and out of this wooded area often seems more challenging than the rowing. Long Lake is a beautiful lake and a nicely designed rowing boat house on its shore would only add to its beauty and appeal. Thank you and the Planning Commission for considering the LLRC proposal. Jackie Layton 10200 26th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 • • From: Adam Edwards To: "Liz Luetmer" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Community Rowing Facility at the Summit Park Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:18:56 AM Attachments: imaae001.onq Liz, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam RAN . Adam T. Edwards, P.E. 0 City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 4„\R� aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Liz Luetmer [mailto:lizl@wlpac.com] Sent:Saturday,January 15, 2022 2:44 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Community Rowing Facility at the Summit Park Hello, I am writing to express my support for the proposed community building and rowing center at Summit Park. As a rower since college, I have seen many clubs over the years. LLRC is by far the most community oriented, friendly club I've ever seen or been a part of. Along with being welcoming to all, they truly support the community in their public persona and by volunteering for things that need to be taken care of in and around Long Lake.They like to, "leave it better than you found it". I have seen that this spirit follows through in the design of the proposed building. An existing example that is a good comparison is the the shared community access to rest rooms in Saint Paul's historical Minnesota Boat Club. It provides much needed public rest rooms next to a public park. People who use the public park in Long Lake would benefit from the offerings of the rowing center. Not only the public bathrooms, but because of the shower, • bike racks, deck, boat storage, launch dock and community room access. As a mother of young children when we moved here, we often used that beach. A rest room, place to wash • up or sit and have lunch on the deck would have been wonderful. My kayaking and canoeing friends who use long lake would be very happy to have a safe dry launch spot available. Please approve of this building and dock as the new home for the rowing club and consider it as a much needed improvement to Summit Beach. I think with more people using the park, it will be a safer, more desirable public area for Long Lake to be proud of. Thank you, Liz Luetmer 612-270-0656 From: Meredith Olson To: Melanie Curtis • Subject: Summit Beach Park Proposal Date: Monday,January 17,2022 9:19:29 PM Dear Melanie, We are writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG (stationary row machine) training, teach educational classes and conduct meetings. The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. We strongly oppose the plan for the following reasons: • Summit Beach Park is an undeveloped, natural lakeshore park and is also the largest public swimming beach in Orono; our natural resources are already in danger of being consumed by private interests. • The park land was donated to the city of Orono by Bruce and Ruth Dayton, whose legacy is one of conservation and preservation of open spaces (ie.Wood- Rill Scientific and Natural Area); the intention was never to allow a private • business to take over the park. • The proposal violates many aspects of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan created by the City of Orono (dark skies, removal of trees, impact on lakeshore, excessive hardcover, etc.). • Leasing public parkland to a private interest that regularly serves under 1% of the population of Orono (and surrounding communities) is not in the best interest of the overwhelming majority of citizens. • We are unaware of any due diligence conducted regarding traffic impact, fire safety and accessibility, impact on water quality and lake habitat, waterfront aesthetics, etc. It is the responsibility of city government to have these studies in hand before considering approval or denial of a major development such as this. Thank you for your consideration of our opinion regarding the LLRC proposal. Meredith and Tom Olson 250 Ruann Road Orono, MN 55391 S From: Adam Edwards • To: "SANDRA McCarthy" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew facility Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:04:37 AM Attachments: image001.onq Sandra, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer ( 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 , (952) 249-4600 \,kt5111..C: aedwardsla�ci.orono.mn.us — _ httD://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From:SANDRA McCarthy[mailto:sandraMN@msn.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 5:02 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew facility January 16, 2022 Dear Orono Planning commissioners and City Council Members, I am writing to express my desire for Long Lake Rowing Crew to have an official home on Long Lake. I am currently on the coaching staff at Long Lake but have been a coach at numerous collegiate and community locations for over 25 years and I have witnessed how building a boathouse also builds the community in which it stands. Of course,there is a direct benefit to the rowing program with safety and security of athletes, security and longevity of equipment, a space for inclement weather and off-season training, a space to congregate to build camaraderie and a facility that commands a sense of pride. On top of that is the benefit for people in the local community to learn a healthy activity that may not be accessible to them elsewhere. When people learn I am a rowing coach,they almost always say, "I've always wanted to try rowing, but I never had the opportunity," or"My son/daughter has a friend who rows • and they want to try it. I didn't realize Long Lake had a rowing program."A permanent structure for Long Lake Rowing will provide a physical opportunity but also a social component that many people need. I love hearing our youth and adult rowers plan outings to local coffee shops or restaurants as I believe it is important in this digital age,to continue to have face to face human, social connections. What many residents may not realize, until the structure is built, is that the physical structures often allow for community meeting spaces, much needed public restrooms and drinking fountains, and on and the water fitness opportunities.The presence of a facility with regular activity also creates a safer environment for the beaches, businesses and parks nearby. Building a boathouse at Summit Park will help provide those opportunities for the City of Orono. Strictly from a coaching point of view, it is very difficult to maintain a rowing team without an actual facility. A lack of a physical structure makes it very difficult to recruit and retain qualified coaching staff as the time commitment and stress increases significantly. Equipment maintence alone, becomes a full-time job,due to expensive equipment not having proper shelter from the natural elements. It is also incredibly stressful to spend countless hours developing a training plan, but having to cancel practices due to weather. It is challenging to be a successful team without being able to complete those workouts in an indoor facility when needed. Being organized is a huge part of the job and again,very difficult to implement when one doesn't have the space to do so. I am proud to be part of the physical, emotional and social development of both adults and youth at Long Lake Rowing Crew. I enjoy teaching them responsibly and compassion for themselves,their teammates,their club and their community. I have coached and rowed for many teams around the country,yet I am inspired by the motivation and persistence of the athletes,other coaches, parents and board members to keep long lake afloat for so many years.This is why I continue to be part of111 the Long Lake rowing community. I hope is that the residents of Orono and it surrounding communities understand that our desire is not just to build a structure, but to build opportunities. With much respect, Sandra McCarthy 14925 43rd Place North Plymouth, MN 55446 651-295-9170 Sent from Mail for Windows • From: To: Adam Edwards "kmcintvreCalucare.org" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: FW: Long Lake Rowing Crew-Proposed Boathouse and Community Rowing Center Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:33:08 AM Attachments: City of Orono LLRC KWM 011722.odf imaae002.onq Importance: High Kyle, Thank for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Oj Adam T. Edwards, P.E. 0 City Adminstrator/City Engineer +� , 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 �1` (952) 249-4600 -,,R/ �, aedwardsl@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci,orono.mn.us • From: Kyle McIntyre [mailto:kmcintyre@ucare.org] Sent:Tuesday,January 18, 2022 8:42 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew- Proposed Boathouse and Community Rowing Center Importance: High Dear Mr. Edwards, Attached please find a letter in support of the proposed Long Lake Boathouse and Community Rowing Center. Sincerely, Kyle W. McIntyre Kyle W. 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McIntyre o 4230 Black Oaks Lane North o Plymouth, MN 55446 January 17, 2022 Mr.Adam Edwards Orono City Engineer 2700 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Dear Mr. Edwards, My name is Kyle McIntyre and I'm a former resident of Long Lake. I'm now living in Plymouth with my wife, and we have two adult children. I've just recently joined the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) after having taken seven private rowing lessons from three of the talented LLRC coaches over the course of two years. Just last summer, I took the plunge and joined the Masters' group at the recommendation of coach Nicholas Miller. When I joined the Masters' group one evening in June of'21 at the Birches on the Lake site, I could not believe how welcomed everyone made me. One thing I did notice, however, was the inconvenience of having to walk up a steep hill to retrieve oars and then walk back deep into the woods to select a rowing shell. While crew members never seemed to complain, I felt that one central place to store equipment would be great not only for my Masters'group, but also for the junior rowers who I marvel at given their incredible accomplishments on and off the water. Please know that I wholeheartedly support the efforts to construct a boathouse and community rowing center on the proposed site at Summit Park on Long Lake. The City of Long Lake has a wonderful and unique opportunity to be one of the few fortunate municipalities in the country to permanently host such an invigorating sport as rowing by allowing for a boathouse and community rowing center to be constructed. I've found LLRC to be such a vibrant,well run group and for the City of Orono to move forward with this initiative, it would be such a positive thing for the entire community. Sincerely, Kyle W. McIntyre I From: Adam Edwards To: "millerefitanhotmail.com" 40 cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Long lake rowing club Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:11:37 AM Attachments: jmaae001.onq Bob, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 ‘14„0., ; aedwardsl@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us i Original Message From: millerefit@hotmail.com [mailto:millerefit@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 4:20 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Long lake rowing club Mr.Edwards, Hi, My name is Bob Miller. I own Miller Essential Fitness a private gym in Wayzata. Where I also live. My gym has been serving The community since 2009. I've trained many young rowers and a few old ones over the years.Some of my Youth athletes have gone on to collegiate rowing. And I'm sure the Long Lake rowing club has many more success stories than I do. Because my success stories are also the Long Lake rowing clubs. I believe that with any sport the participant must make a certain dedication to that sport. Whether it's weightlifting, rowing,football, baseball, basketball, etc. They all take dedication to be good at and extraordinary dedication and perseverance to be great at.That dedication can be learned.And that carries over into other parts of your life. Being involved in sports gives you life skills. Leadership,cooperation, problem-solving and organizational skills, are just some of them. Skills you'll need and use the rest of your life.That's a beautiful part about sports. It's so much more than just the sport. It's about working together, learning to work together and quite possibly teaching when you didn't know you were. I think we need more opportunities in the communities for people to participate in sports. Rowing • is a great example of you don't have to be young to participate. But for some, it might be an opportunity to get a scholarship to college. Or it just might be an opportunity for someone to fit in • and have some fun. Thank you for your time, Bob Miller Miller Essential Fitness 1250 east Wayzata blvd Wayzata, MN. 55391 952-693-6812 Sent from my iPad 1111 • From: Adam Edwards To: "Erika Mitchellette" 4111 Cc: Melanie Curtis;Mark Mitchellette Subject: FW: Long Lake Community Rowing Center Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 9:52:00 AM Attachments: LLRC Home Mitchellette SuDDort.Ddt imaae001.ong Erika, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. tiwz Adam T. Edwards,P.E. 4 City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952)249-4600 aedwards .ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Erika Mitchellette [mailto:ermitch65@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 9:26 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: Mark Mitchellette<markmitchellette@gmail.com> Subject: Long Lake Community Rowing Center Dear Mr. Edwards, Attached please find our letter in support of the LLRC application for a permanent home at Summit Park Beach. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Erika&Mark Mitchellette 295 Lindawood Ln Long Lake, MN. 55391 I From: )ohn Ohman • To: Adam Edwards;Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals; Denny Walsh; Matt Johnson; Melanie Curtis; )osh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;ionressler(aloutlook.com;Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman;Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis;Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson Subject: Please keep all of Summit Park for all Date: Monday,January 17,2022 11:49:05 PM We are Long Lake residents,and we have been visiting and enjoying Summit park for over 2 decades. It is a park for all and I love to see the diversity and accessibility for everybody. Please do NOT allow this public asset to be used for the rowing club building. I appreciate the sport but can't imagine how public land could be permanently tied up for such a small and relatively exclusive group of people. Lets build a playground instead,or add some picnic tables!! I love the trail,thank you for that foresight. Thank you for your consideration. John and Rachel Ohman 612 845 4608 mobile 52 Creekside Drive Long Lake • S From: Nate Olson To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals;Penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Melanie Curtis;)osh Lemons; • jonressler0outlook.com;Pave Peterson;Matt Gettman; Mark McCutcheon;Christopher Bollis;Dennis Libby;It Erickson Subject: Summit Beach Date: Monday,January 17,2022 1:03:01 PM To Whom it may concern: I am writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC) being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG(stationary row machine)training,teach educational classes and conduct meetings. The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. I strongly oppose the plan for the following reasons: • Summit Beach Park is an undeveloped,natural lakeshore park and is also the largest public swimming beach in Orono • The park land was donated to the city of Orono by Bruce and Ruth Dayton,whose legacy is one of conservation and preservation of open spaces(ie.Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area) • The proposal violates many aspects of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan created by the City of Orono (dark skies, removal of trees, impact on lakeshore, development... etc.) • Leasing public parkland to a private interest that regularly serves under 1%of the population of Orono (and surrounding communities) is not in the best interest of the overwhelming majority of citizens. I am a business owner who has an office across the street from the lake,partake and donate in community events, and a regular visitor of the beach with family and friends. Allowing this to happen to a great public space to appease an extremely small percentage of people would be a travesty to this community. It would also reduce the amount of incoming business to local establishments who benefit from those who frequent the beach. Concerned Citizen, Nate Olson • January 17, 2022 Dear Council member/Commissioner: I am writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council.This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG (stationary row machine)training, teach educational classes and conduct meetings.The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. I strongly oppose the plan for the following reasons: 411/ ■ Summit Beach Park is an undeveloped, natural lakeshore park and is also the largest public swimming beach in Orono • The park land was donated to the city of Orono by Bruce and Ruth Dayton, whose legacy is one of conservation and preservation of open spaces(ie.Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area) and not intended for building upon. • The proposal violates many aspects of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan created by the City of Orono (dark skies, removal of trees, impact on lakeshore, development... etc.) • Leasing public parkland to a private interest that regularly serves under 1%of the population of Orono (and surrounding communities) is not in the best interest of the overwhelming majority of citizens. Teri Pantzke vak Over 35 years of enjoying Summit Beach Park • From: Adam Edwards To: "Courtney Whitney" Cc: Melanie Curtis • Subject: RE: Partnership Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:33:09 AM Attachments: imaae001.Dnq Courtney and Barbara, Thank you for your email. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T. Edwards, P.E. /vO City Adminstrator/City Engineer itrIlto. 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 ,` (952) 249 4600 ?`lk/,,,,p,'. aedwardsl�ci,orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From: Courtney Whitney [mailto:cwhitney@whitneysleepcenter.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 1:07 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Partnership Ed, as an Orono resident(2715 Silver view Dr. Orono, MN 55356) and friend of LLRC I support the partnership between Orono and LLRC. I have enjoyed the increased activity on Long Lake, and It's been especially nice to see the rowing as the latest addition to recreation in this area. I think the partnership between LLRC and Orono will be a plus for our community. Thanks Courtney Whitney and Barbara Whitney • From: )AMIE WILSON • To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printuo;Victoria Seals;penny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards; Melanie Curtis; )osh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;jonressler anoutlook.corn;pave Peterson; Matt Gettman;Mark McCutcheon; Christooher Bolli5;Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson Subject: LLRC Proposal for Summit Beach Park: Letter Opposed for Your Consideration Date: Monday,January 17,2022 1:38:42 PM January 17,2022 Dear Orono City Council Members, City of Orono Staff and Planning Commission Members, We are writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew(LLRC)being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG(stationary row machine)training,teach educational classes and conduct meetings. The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. We strongly oppose this plan. Before continuing this letter with the reasons for opposing the plan,we wanted to first thank you for everything that you do for Orono. In particular,we wanted to thank you for all of your work in designing, building and maintaining the East Long Lake Trail. This trail has been transformed from a shortcut overrun with speeding cars (along with frequent trash thrown out • of windows),to a beautiful and serene trail accessible to all residents. We walk and run on this path daily, and enjoy sightings of birds (including bald eagles and trumpeter swans this week alone),turtles, beavers and other animals. We also enjoy seeing the LLRC boats on occasion. We do not object to the LLRC using Long Lake,but we are concerned that their proposal risks increasing their presence on the Lake, when we feel that a balance of uses should be maintained so that no single group becomes a dominating presence, and limits other recreational activities. In the summer we see many families using Summit Beach Park for swimming, relaxing in inner tubes, fishing, canoeing and paddle boarding. It is a park that is very child friendly, and we often see young people riding their bikes there to swim. If the LLRC builds the proposed structure and docks at Summit Beach Park,the other uses will be by definition more limited, and it would be hard to imagine people fishing, swimming and floating around on inner tubes if boats are being launched there regularly. Also,the sheer size of the structure seems excessive. To build an indoor exercise facility lakeside seems a waste of the location, in addition to taking over valuable public access to the whole Park. We believe that building the structure and increasing LLRC's activities at Summit Beach Park would be a detriment to the natural beauty of the location, and would adversely impact wildlife. Increased numbers of cars coming and going and parking there also would adversely affect the natural beauty and serenity of the Park, as well as make walking and biking more hazardous. Traffic and parking would not only increase from current levels but also would be busier year-round, in contrast with their current more seasonal rhythms. According to the 2040 Community Action Plan with regard to parks,the goals include: • "To provide passive open space and active recreational opportunities to serve the needs and desires [of] all residents. • To protect,preserve, restore and provide access to ecologically significant natural resource areas,wildlife habitats and open space. To maintain and increase access for all residents to the city's lake resources such as Lake Minnetonka and Long Lake." We believe that the LLRC proposal creates significant advantages for a private organization whose membership includes non-residents and a small fraction of Orono residents while undermining access and Park experience for the vast majority of Orono residents. Moreover, building a structure in Summit Beach Park would destroy a significant portion of an ecologically significant natural resource area, wildlife habitat and open space. The City should strive to maintain full access for all residents to Summit Beach Park. We believe that the LLRC proposal would reduce access for all residents not only by building a structure that is largely not open to the public, but also by taking over the open space that is currently there. These predicted effects are in opposition to the stated goals of the 2040 Plan quoted above. Finally,we believe that residents do not have anything significant to gain from the proposal in terms of lake access and facilities, as there already exists a dock,toilet facilities and some canoe/kayak storage. Adding showers could be done on a smaller scale if it were deemed important,although we don't believe it is. We believe that the disadvantages vastly outweigh any potential advantages in building the structure and docks that are proposed. In closing,we believe we should honor the spirit of the donors of this beautiful park,Bruce and Ruth Dayton,whose gifts of land were motivated by a desire to preserve nature, as well as • allow access to all residents. Many thanks and warm regards, Jamie Wilson and David Ericson 745 Spring Hill Road • From: JAMIE WILSON • To: Richard Crosby;Aaron H.Printup;Victoria Seals; Denny Walsh;Matt Johnson;Adam Edwards; Melanie Curtis; Josh Lemons;Scott Kirchner;jonresslerClaoutlook.com; Dave Peterson;Matt Gettman; Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis;Dennis Libby;Bob Erickson Subject: Re: LLRC Proposal for Summit Beach Park: Letter Opposed for Your Consideration Date: Monday,January 17,2022 1:40:16 PM Attachments: Summit Beach Park-LLRC Proposal Resident Letter Opposed Jamie Wilson and David Ericson.dooc I attach a word document in case that's helpful. Thank you!! On Jan 17, 2022, at 1:38 PM, JAMIE WILSON<jamie6464@me.com>wrote: January 17, 2022 Dear Orono City Council Members, City of Orono Staff and Planning Commission Members, We are writing regarding the current proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC)being considered for approval by Orono City Planning Commission and Orono City Council. This proposal includes the construction of a facility that will • be used to maintain and store boats, conduct ERG(stationary row machine)training,teach educational classes and conduct meetings. The plan also includes the construction of at least two docks to be used for launching crew boats and safety vessels. The proposal names Summit Beach Park as the intended site of construction. We strongly oppose this plan. Before continuing this letter with the reasons for opposing the plan,we wanted to first thank you for everything that you do for Orono. In particular,we wanted to thank you for all of your work in designing,building and maintaining the East Long Lake Trail. This trail has been transformed from a shortcut overrun with speeding cars (along with frequent trash thrown out of windows),to a beautiful and serene trail accessible to all residents. We walk and run on this path daily, and enjoy sightings of birds(including bald eagles and trumpeter swans this week alone),turtles,beavers and other animals. We also enjoy seeing the LLRC boats on occasion. We do not object to the LLRC using Long Lake, but we are concerned that their proposal risks increasing their presence on the Lake,when we feel that a balance of uses should be maintained so that no single group becomes a dominating presence, and limits other recreational activities. In the summer we see many families using Summit Beach Park for swimming,relaxing in inner tubes, fishing, canoeing and paddle boarding. It is a park that is very child friendly, and we often see young people riding their bikes there to swim. • If the LLRC builds the proposed structure and docks at Summit Beach Park,the other uses will be by definition more limited, and it would be hard to imagine people fishing, swimming and floating around on inner tubes if boats are being launched there regularly. Also,the sheer size of the structure seems excessive. To • build an indoor exercise facility lakeside seems a waste of the location, in addition to taking over valuable public access to the whole Park. We believe that building the structure and increasing LLRC's activities at Summit Beach Park would be a detriment to the natural beauty of the location, and would adversely impact wildlife. Increased numbers of cars coming and going and parking there also would adversely affect the natural beauty and serenity of the Park, as well as make walking and biking more hazardous. Traffic and parking would not only increase from current levels but also would be busier year-round, in contrast with their current more seasonal rhythms. According to the 2040 Community Action Plan with regard to parks, the goals include: "To provide passive open space and active recreational opportunities to serve the needs and desires [of] all residents. To protect,preserve, restore and provide access to ecologically significant natural resource areas,wildlife habitats and open space. To maintain and increase access for all residents to the city's lake resources such as Lake Minnetonka and Long Lake." We believe that the LLRC proposal creates significant advantages for a private • organization whose membership includes non-residents and a small fraction of Orono residents while undermining access and Park experience for the vast majority of Orono residents. Moreover, building a structure in Summit Beach Park would destroy a significant portion of an ecologically significant natural resource area,wildlife habitat and open space. The City should strive to maintain full access for all residents to Summit Beach Park. We believe that the LLRC proposal would reduce access for all residents not only by building a structure that is largely not open to the public, but also by taking over the open space that is currently there. These predicted effects are in opposition to the stated goals of the 2040 Plan quoted above. Finally,we believe that residents do not have anything significant to gain from the proposal in terms of lake access and facilities, as there already exists a dock, toilet facilities and some canoe/kayak storage. Adding showers could be done on a smaller scale if it were deemed important, although we don't believe it is. We believe that the disadvantages vastly outweigh any potential advantages in building the structure and docks that are proposed. In closing,we believe we should honor the spirit of the donors of this beautiful park,Bruce and Ruth Dayton,whose gifts of land were motivated by a desire to preserve nature,as well as allow access to all residents. Many thanks and warm regards, Jamie Wilson and David Ericson • 745 Spring Hill Road • • • From: Adam Edwards To: "Rose Winkels" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:LLRC Boat House Support Letter Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:23:19 AM Attachments: boat House Support Letter.dooc image001.onq Rose, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam 0.-)A1 Adam T. Edwards, P.E. } City Adminstrator/City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 �,�fs��t,a, aedwardsPci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From: Rose Winkels [mailto:rose.winkels@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 8:07 AM To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: LLRC Boat House Support Letter • • Thomas and Rose Winkels 5461 Anderson Estates Road Independence, MN 55359 January 14, 2022 Orono Planning Commission Orono City Council Members Attn: Adam Edwards 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono,MN 55356 Re: Support for Public-Private Partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew at Summit Park for a new Boat House. We are parents of a rowing daughter as well as rowers ourselves with the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). This is to voice strong support for a public-private partnership between the City of Orono and the LLRC for a boat house to be constructed at Summit Park. • The LLRC organization needs a permanent home that is safe, attractive, and environmentally friendly for both the community and its members. The community will benefit greatly with this addition for the following reasons: 1. It cleans up and beautifies a shoreline at Summit Park that receives little attention by either the city or the community, including its current neighbors. 2. LLRC has a membership reach mostly supported by local and surrounding community members with most high school members from our own Orono School District. However, its reach extends throughout the western Twin Cities suburbs, school districts, and includes Minneapolis. These members provide a boost to the local commerce as they buy food, gas, and dine in local establishments. 3. Collegiate scholarships for rowing,particularly for young women(and including our daughter), have provided many opportunities over the years for our student membership to advance their education,their physical well-being, and their desire to give back to our community in the future. 4. LLRC members skew toward high GPA achievements in school and favorably represent both the student body and our community with success stories. These members also come from good family backgrounds and upbringing that respect property and the environment. 5. Rowing is essentially a non-carbon emitting activity which helps provide a lifestyle exercise program with competition choices if desired without polluting the environment. It neither creates noise pollution nor soil erosion on the banks of the lakeshore properties. The lakeshore residents should feel proud and welcome the addition of this organization and the city's support of a public-private partnership with LLRC. • 1 Unfortunately, many Long Lake lakeshore residents believe that this body of water and its access • is owned not by the public,but by the lakeshore residents themselves. This is unfortunate and inaccurate. LLRC, its members, and its volunteerism will provide a permanent building, at no cost to the City of Orono,to safely house the storage of it boats and equipment and simply provide a launching pad from which its rowers can engage with the environment while providing lifestyle fitness and competition with its members and community at large throughout the year. We strongly recommend the support of a public-private partnership for the building of a new boat house between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew organization for the betterment of the lake community at large. Sincerely, Thomas A. Winkels Rose M. Winkels III . 2 III From: Adam Edwards To: "Ava Winkels" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE:Support for Boathouse at Summit Park for Long Lake Rowing Crew Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 10:12:07 AM Attachments: jmaae001.onq Ava, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam r �'Q&4''•. City Adm nstra or City Engineer 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 t (952)249-4600 *.,44.,,14 Oa,-' aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • From:Ava Winkels [mailto:akwinks@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 4:08 PM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@Ci.orono.mn.us> Subject:Support for Boathouse at Summit Park for Long Lake Rowing Crew Ava Winkels 5461 Anderson Estates Rd Independence,MN 55359 January 17, 2022 To: Orono Planning Commission and Orono City Counsel Re: Support for Boathouse at Summit Park for Long Lake Rowing Crew I am a 2019 graduate of Orono High School and rowed on Long Lake Rowing Crew's (LLRC) juniors team from 2014 to 2019 where I served as team captain. My time with LLRC allowed me to earn a 4-year scholarship to row at the NCAA Division I level for the University of Kansas,where I am now a junior. I have returned each summer to coach the local Community Education rowing classes offered by LLRC, as well as teach private lessons, and assist the rest of the coaching staff with the juniors program. I am writing to express my enthusiast support for a public-private partnership between the City • of Orono and LLRC for a boathouse to be constructed in Summit Park. As a proud member of this community since birth and an Orono Schools and LLRC alumna, I am passionate about how such a partnership could benefit the community and LLRC nonprofit organization. When I joined LLRC as an 8th grader,we stored all our boats in the old Billy's Lighthouse III parking lot. We have since moved and adapted where and how we store equipment and currently reside on hillside and woods west of Birch's on the Lake. Equipment is unprotected and unsecure in our present space. This location also poses safety risks as athletes are prone to trip on uneven surfaces and can fall and slip on the hillside while carrying equipment. I have personally coached individuals with a medical condition that impacts balance and coordination which has made navigating the dangerous terrain even more difficult, if not impossible,to do without causing injury or equipment damage. While these individuals and those with other special needs have the right and ability to learn to row just as any other member of the community, it is difficult to accommodate for these individuals at our current location. A permanent home for LLRC in Summit Park would also allow the organization to better fulfill the demand for community rowing classes. Amenities such as restrooms, drinking fountains, and bike storage makes the park more practical and accessible for all residents and community members utilizing Summit Park, including rowers. With a permanent boathouse structure,LLRC would be able to store and secure rowing machines, boats, and other equipment and protect them from being exposed to weather,theft, and vandalism. LLRC would also be able offer indoor rowing classes for the first time. Collegiate rowing scholarships tend to be liberally awarded to female athletes. There have been numerous LLRC alum that have earned athletic scholarships and been given the opportunity to advance their education and represent their community across the nation and at an elite level. A boathouse in Summit Park would help support our community's young women in their athletic endeavors and elicit more opportunities for postsecondary education. II I have traveled all over the nation competing and training in rowing and have developed connections with rowers belonging to countless rowing clubs across the United States. I can confidently say public-private partnerships such as the one we are advocating for now, are not only commonplace but a staple in the sport of rowing. Rowing is, at its core, a community sport. Long Lake Rowing Crew is eager to serve our beloved community by providing expert instruction,promoting personal health, competitive achievement, and bringing the sport of rowing and additional commerce to Orono, Long Lake, and surrounding areas. I firmly believe that our community will benefit from a public-private partnership between the City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew for the building of a boathouse in Summit Park. Sincerely, Ava K. Winkels 4110 From: Adam Edwards • To: "Judy Woeliner" Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: Rowing Club at Summit Park Date: Tuesday,January 18,2022 11:27:56 AM Attachments: jmaae001,onq Judy, Thank you for your letter. We will make sure it gets added to the Planning Commission and City Council Packets on the issue. Adam Adam T.Edwards,P.E. City Adminstrator/City Engineer ' 2750 Kelley Parkway I Orono, MN 55356 (952) 249-4600 o _ aedwards(c�ci.orono.mn.us - http://www.ci.orono.mn.us • Original Message From:Judy Woellner[mailto:judywoellner@hotmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,January 18, 2022 10:11 AM To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: Rowing Club at Summit Park Dear Mr. Edwards, As a 18 year resident of the Long Lake/Orono area, I am thrilled to have the Long Lake Rowing Club on our lake. I feel they are an asset to our community. I fully support their proposed partnership with the city of Orono to build a rowing club and community building on the Summit Park property. My home overlooks beautiful Long Lake. I love sipping my morning coffee while watching the graceful rowing shells glide by. Although I'm not a rower myself, I'm in awe of the many attributes exhibited by these rowers.Their teamwork,athleticism,graceful speed, and respect for our peaceful lake is awesome to behold.What other local lake has this amazing feature? Rowing adds so much character to our little lake. I also enjoy kayaking on Long Lake,and have enjoyed sharing the water with the rowers.They have always been friendly and respectful.They are quiet and considerate of our lake and our neighbors. • I have examined the rowing club's proposed building site, and appreciate their plans to make bathroom and kayak storage facilities as well as a deck available to the public. I think this will improve the experience of the people who enjoy Summit Park.The rowing club appears to be • making good efforts to not interfere with the current swimming beach (the proposed dock site is around the corner&out of site from the beach), and I appreciate that they are working with local environmental groups to minimize environmental impact with their building and docks. I know they will be a respectful neighbor. I welcome the proposed Long lake Rowing Club building to my neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration. Judy Woellner 1595 W Wayzata Blvd Long Lake, MN 612-419-7545 Sent from my iPhone • • Dear Mayor Walsh, and Members of the Orono City Council and Planning Commission, My siblings, Governor Mark Dayton, Lucy Dayton and Anne Dayton, and myself are the children of Bruce Dayton. I have consulted with all of them today and am writing on behalf of the four of us. We are dismayed to hear that the property our father gave to the City of Orono in 1978 called Summit Park is in danger of being developed. It is particularly disconcerting to think that the seventy-two hour notice of a hearing over this development is being rushed over a holiday weekend as if to slip it by public notice and discussion. In quite a different spirit, Bruce Dayton spend many decades preserving the simple, bucolic beauty of the east side of Long Lake. I am a man of seventy-two, and from my earliest days accompanying my father on walks and rides along East Long Lake Road, then a dirt road, he would tell me of his vision to preserve that end of the lake in all its natural simplicity. He felt it was so special that there were no houses or structures at that end of the lake, and thus it was in unusually well preserved condition for a lake so close to Minneapolis. He had the vision of keeping it that way for future generations. So my father proceeded to go calling over many years on all his neighbors, many of whom were his friends, who owned land along East Long Lake, to persuade them of the benefit to the people of Orono of preserving this end of the lake in perpetuity. With some of these neighbors it took years to get them to agree to put easements on the parts of their land along the lake so they would not be developed with structures. I went with my father on some of the meetings with these neighbors. In the case of the Cowles property he convinced the Cowles family to contribute their house and property to the creation of Spring Hill Conference Center, a public spirited venture of its own. But his actual underlying motive with the creation of Spring Hill was to preserve the Cowles land along East Long Lake and prevent its development. Finally Bruce Dayton had the opportunity to purchase the Valerius Resort, which was on the site of Summit Park. This resort had a bit of a shady reputation, and Dad was relieved to be able to rid the neighborhood of it. He took great joy in removing the buildings on this last key property to create a continuous stretch of open space along East Long Lake Road and the shore of the lake. Dad loved the fact that East Long Lake was now preserved in a natural and serene state for use by the general public. When he gave the land for Summit Park to the City of Orono he was particularly pleased that the spot would be used by all the public of Orono for a simple swimming hole and picnic area. He felt that these uses were in keeping with the natural beauty and quiet of East Long Lake, which he had worked carefully and long to preserve. We feel that Bruce Dayton would never have chosen to have this park developed for use by any particular group other than the general public. Also he would have objected strongly to any structure on this land, given that his whole vision was to remove and prevent all buildings of any kind along that end of the lake. The proposed development before you is out of keeping with the philanthropic intention of his gift for maximum conservation of natural beauty and general public use. Dad was a devoted citizen of Orono and trusted the City of Orono to protect the best interests of its local general public better than anyone. He was very pleased to have made a gift directly to Orono as he loved the corner of the world where he lived and wanted to keep it a quiet, beautiful place everyone would enjoy. We respectfully ask that you not approve this development as it is out of keeping with the intention of our father’s very generous and far-sighted original gift. Sincerely yours, Brandt Dayton From:Scott Kirchner To:Melanie Curtis; Jon Ressler Subject:Fwd: Summit Park Date:Tuesday, January 18, 2022 2:06:51 PM Another note in opposition of the Summit Park project. I acknowledged receipt, advised them I will not be at the meeting tonight, and told them that I have forwarded their concerns. -Scott Kirchner ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: John Bowlsby <john.bowlsby@chemsolusa.com> Date: Tue, Jan 18, 2022 at 12:05 PM Subject: Summit Park To: <kirchner.scott@gmail.com> Dear Commissioner, We are writing to express our adamant opposition to the repurposing of public park land for the benefit of a small private group. The property was graciously given to the people of our area for the enjoyment of the outdoors experience in a natural lakeside setting. The park has been a space loved and enjoyed, year in and year out, by families from our area. It is a space of wonderful and tranquil beauty that exemplifies the vision and desire of the Dayton family’s efforts to preserve the natural experience of the area. To believe that abdicating the spirit of their vision to a special interest group is appalling and a direct afront to their generosity and desires. Summit Park is a gem in our park system and a cherished nature space for families. It is a gathering place for friends and families and is used daily by persons young and old as a place of enjoyment and space to commune with it’s natural beauty. The reason Summit Park exists is from the generosity of those who appreciated it’s natural ambiance We urge you to not take from the many for the benefit of the few. Respecfully, John and Cynmdy Bowlsby Orono John Bowlsby | ChemSol, LLC601 Carlson Parkway, Ste 400Minnetonka, MN 55305PH: 952.807.7442FX: 952.807.7453 From:Sonja Benson To:Melanie Curtis; Sonja Benson Subject:Summit Beach public comment Date:Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:11:32 PM Dear Ms. Curtis We are writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed development of Summit Beach for the benefit of private entity LLRC. From statements of individuals close to the Daytons, as well as their intended use of the land as identified in the certificates of title and donation paperwork, it's quite clear that the proposed building as well as the cutting of mature trees as would be necessary for the land preparation for that building, are expressly in violation of how Summit Beach was supposed to be used. There are environmental impacts that haven't been studied, there are negative environmental effects that go along with cutting those mature trees, and there is a dangerous and very concerning precedent that is happening when public land is given away, to no clear universal benefit to the citizenry of Orono, and which violates the parameters stated within the land donation itself. Further, there is no real problem to solve that requires giving LLRC this land. They've been managing on more commercial property for quite some time without true adverse impact and they can (and likely already do) store their equipment off site for the winter months. This development will absolutely change the overall character & feel of this public space and not in a positive way. There would be no way to un-do this mistake once it's completed, given LLRC is requiring that even if Orono were to sell the land, they would still be allowed to own & operate this building for their purposes. You also can't immediately replace such mature trees or easily repair the environmental impacts of the development. There is absolutely no logical reason for this give away. There is no clearly identified gain to Orono for this give away save a couple of public bathrooms. We reiterate our strong opposition to this proposal. Sincerely, Sonja & Steve Lockman 115 Luce Line Ridge Orono From:Katie O"Keeffe To:Melanie Curtis Subject:We Do Not Support the LLRC Development Date:Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:23:17 PM As residents of Orono, we do not support the LLRC proposal at Summit Park. The land was donated for public use. This private development is absolutely not appropriate and should not be approved. Craig Shafer & Katie O’Keeffe From:loberhauser To:Scott Kirchner; jonressler@outlook.com; Dave Peterson; Matt Gettman; Mark McCutcheon; Christopher Bollis; Dennis Libby; Bob Erickson; Adam Edwards; Melanie Curtis; Josh Lemons; Thomas.c.bergstrom@gmail.com Subject:summit beach Date:Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:05:46 PM I was the mayor of Orono when Bruce Dayton contacted me regarding his desire to donate the land and adjacent beach {Summit Beach Park} to the city of Orono. I have posted remarks on "your Ferndale neighborhood " blog for further detail. The stated purpose of the donation was that Bruce Dayton wanted the area to be a neighborhood park left in its undeveloped status. The city accepted the land with this understanding. Louis Oberhauser From:Cherie Shoquist To:Melanie Curtis Subject:Re: Long Lake Rowing PC Agenda Item and Public Hearing Date:Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:57:51 PM Melanie - Please include in the public record a request for the Planning Commission to consider conducting parking and traffic impact studies due to the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew development at Summit Beach Park. Thank you. Cherie Shoquist Henderson 430 Wakefield Rd, Orono MN 55391 612-432-5021 • ISQ0 A/o To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards,City Administrator � a From: Jeremy Barnhart,Community Development Director 'IESHO�� Date: January 18,2022 Subject: #LA21-000074,City of Orono Text Amendment—Park Dedication Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of an ordinance that would establish park dedication for subdivisions and certain development in Orono. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval as drafted. Background When updating the Subdivision code in 2018,it was noted the need to update the park dedication requirements,based on several factors including the park system goals,existing and anticipated development patterns,and property values. After review of the current park system,and anticipated growth based on the 2040 Comprehensive plan,staff proposes some changes to the park dedication methodology and formula. In essence,the revised methodology is based on the premise that"Development pays for itself." • Analysis:In summary,the current residential share of our park system is 0.09 acre per residential house hold. The current Commercial/Industrial share is 0.05 acres per C/I acre or 14 employees. Any future development should maintain the current level of park in the system,while added additional users to the park system. For simplicity,it is recommended that the ratio round up to 0.1 acres to incorporate the trails into the land donation requirement. The ordinance outlines the requirements: A new development (including a subdivision, plat, or zone change to RPUD)shall provide an amount of land to satisfy the park dedication,equal to 0.1 acres per new unit. In most cases,the required donation will be in the form of cash. The amount will be based on the amount of land required and the average value of the land being developed. Because of the widely varying land values in Orono,this amount will be capped based on the proposed density,but in no case does the cap exceed 20%of the land value. Public Comments To date,no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission have any concern or comments with the ordinance as drafted? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Draft Ordinance Exhibit B. Methodology • • PC Exhibit A LA21-74 Park Dedication-Draft 1 Sec.82-226.Parks and playgrounds. 2 (1) Lands for public use.The city finds that when land is srivideddeveloped,including a planned residential 3 development or a planned unit development,the resulting additional housing units or commercial/industrial 4 buildings have an impact on the city's park system.Therefore,pursuant to Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd.2b, 5 the city requires all persons,corporations or other legal entities that eubdivide-develop land within the city, 6 as a prerequisite to approval of a lot division,final plat,planned residential development or planned unit 7 development,to convey to the city or dedicate to the public,for use as parks,playgrounds,trails or open 8 space,a proportionate share given percentage of the land beingplatted or developed as specified in this 9 section,such portions to be approved by the city. 10 11 12 in cash based upon the fair market value of the land to be developed. 13 -- -' - ': -- -' --' - 14 ,•. .. ,._ - ,. _ 15 _ = ••.Further,the City finds that the density of a proposed project 16 impacts the park system,higher density proiects,with less private area for recreation,have greater needs for 17 and impacts on the public park system than larger lots with ample private green space. 18 (a)Any increase in density of subdivisions shall be reviewed for reconsideration of park land and/or cash 19 contribution requirements. 20 (2) Dedicated land requirements.Any land to be dedicated as a requirement of this section shall be reasonably 21 adaptable for the public purposes listed in subsection(1)of this section.Factors used in evaluating the 22 adequacy of proposed dedicated areas shall include size,shape,topography,drainage,geology,tree cover, 23 access and location. • 24 13) When a proposed park,playground,recreation area,trail or other public ground has been indicated in the 25 city's official map or Comprehensive Plan and is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision,it 26 shall be designated as such on the plat and shall be conveyed to the city.If the subdivider elects not to 27 dedicate an area in excess of the land required hereunder for such proposed public site,the city may 28 consider acquiring the site through purchase or condemnation. 29 (4) Land area conveyed or dedicated to the city shall not be used in calculating density requirements of this 30 chapter and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of open space requirements as may be required. 31 (5) The city,upon consideration of the particular type of development,may require lesser parcels of land to be 32 conveyed to the city if the city determines that present or future residents would require lesser land for park 33 and playground purposes. 34 (_G3) Land dedication minimum area. 35 Subdividers shall be required to dedicate to the city for parks,playgrounds,trails,open spaces and other 36 public purposes as a minimum that percentage of gross land area,or other such amount as may be 37 determined by the city council,as set forth below: 38 a. In residential/agricultural/multiple residential zoned land,dedication requirement of 0.10 acres per 39 residential household eight percen'of the land being eveloped.The dedication 40 required shall be roughly proportional to the projected impact of the proposed development on the 41 city's park system. 42 :. 43 44 ..• ::: - : ::: Created: 2021-08-18 14:29:07[EST] (Supp.No.19,Update 4) Page 1 of 3 • • Park Dedication-Draft 45 46 47 48 49 b. In commercial/industrial zoned land,dedication requirement of 0.1 acres eight perccnt for every acre 50 of land o#-the-and-being eveloped,or for every 14 expected employees, 51 whichever is greater.The dedication required shall be roughly proportional to the projected impact of 52 the proposed development on the city's park system.The city finds that the employees of 53 commercial/industrial developments in the city make use of the city's park system,particularly trails 54 and natural areas.Because the city's park system is focused on trails and natural areas versus active 55 community parks and ballfields,commercial/industrial employees use the city's park system in ways 56 similar to city residents.Therefore,the commercial/industrial dedication requirement will be tied to 57 the residential dedication requirement by determining the number of employees that is equivalent to a 58 residential dwelling unit in terms of impact on the city's park system. :. _ 9 60 61 ,.. . ,. ._ 62 - 63 64 ,_.. ,.. .. 65 ,. : .. ..- :• .• :.• .. . - .. 66 67 68 c. The form of contribution(cash,land,or any combination)shall be determined at the discretion of the 69 city council. 70 (24) Cash contribution in lieu of lands.In those instances where a cash contribution is to be made by the 71 subdivider,in lieu of a conveyance or dedication of land,the cash contribution to be contributed shall be 72 equivalent to the fair market value of the land to be dedicated-:.' . .. .... . ::.: .. . 73 : -• ' - -. - :--• :- - -: : :-:' . -:.The city shall account for such funds in a special fund named 74 park dedication funds.These funds are to be used only for the acquisition,development and improvement of 75 public parks,playgrounds,trails,wetlands or open spaces,and debt retirement in connection with the 76 foregoing. 77 (a)Cash contribution maximum. In those instances where the anticipated park needs are greater than the 78 number of acres to be developed,the City may establish a park dedication maximum: 79 Residential density of 3 units per acre or less:maximum 4 percent of the predeveloped value 80 Residential density of 3.1-8 units per acre:maximum 8 percent of the predeveloped value 81 Residential density of 8.1-15 units per acre:maximum 12 percent of the predeveloped value 82 Residential density of 15.1 units per acre or more:maximum 20 percent of the predeveloped value 83 ... ..........—... ..,..... ... -.- 84 85 (8&) 'Fair market value of lands.'Fair market value for purposes of this section shall be the land predevelopment / Commented[JB1]:The Council suggested the value be 86 value to be determined by the city council as of the time of preliminary plat application in accordance with based on the Certificate of Real Estate Value(CRV),if one 87 the following: has been filed.The city attorney advises that is must be based on the predeveloped value of the land,and in most 88 a. Recommendation of the County assessor. cases,the CRV will not have been filed as many sales will be contingent on City approval of the proposed development. Created: 2021-08-18 14:29:07[EST] (Supp.No.19,Update 4) Page 2 of 3 0 • Park Dedication-Draft 89 b. The Developer and the City agree on the predevelopment value of the land.- 90 - 91 . 92 bc. If agreement is not reached.-• .-. •- '• . - _ -.. -: - ,the fair market value shall be 93 determined in accordance with the following: 94 1. Fair market value as determined by the city council based upon a current appraisal submitted to 95 the city by the subdivider,at their expense.The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are 96 approved members of SREA or MAI,or equivalent real estate societies. 97 2. If the city disputes such appraisal amounts,it may obtain an appraisal of the property by a 98 qualified real estate appraiser which the city council selects and which appraisal may be accepted 99 by the city as being an accurate appraisal at fair market value.The cost of the appraisal shall be 100 paid by the subdivider. 101 de. The determination of fair market value of the undeveloped land by the city assessor,city council or 102 designated appraisers shall be determined at the time of preliminary-final sui division approval7 103 104 = • 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 (96) Future subdivision.Any land which is further subdivided,divided or applied for such subdivision,division • 112 subsequent to May 1,1990,shall be subject to the requirements of the ordinance then in effect concerning 113 dedication of land for public purposes;and credit shall be given for any charges previously imposed upon 114 that land if the subdivider can prove that fees were previously paid.In no event shall the city be liable for any 115 payment which may be due because of a subsequent reduction in the application percentage of land or 116 equivalent market value in cash to be dedicated. 117 -1101 Request for deviation. The dedication requirements based on the development's proportional share of the 118 City park system are presumptively appropriate.A developer may request a deviation from the presumptive 119 requirements based upon the anticipated impact of that particular subdivision.The request must be made to 120 the Council as part of an application for Final plat approval. 121 (Ord.No.248 3rd series,§1,9-14-2020) 122 Created: 2021-08-18 14:29:07[EST] (Supp.No.19,Update 4) Page 3 of 3 • PC Exhibit B LA21-74 Step 1 Current Level • Current Households US Census/Met Council 3148 Current Park Acres 2040 Comprehensive Plan(T3B-1) 274.7 Current Trail miles 2040 Comprehensive Plan(T3B-1) 3.21 Current Employees 2040 Comprehensive Plan(T3B-1) 1700 Percentage of HH developed to 2040 level 81% Step 2 Anticipated Need 2040 Household 2040 Comprehensive Plan 3900 Households Anticipated Park acres 124%of current level 340.32 Acres Anticipated Trail miles 124%of current level 3.98 Miles Step 3 Residential share 98%of the non-park land in Orono is 98.0% Residential,2%is commercial,per the Commercial Share Comprehensive Plan,Table 3B-2 2.0% Step 4 Residential/Commercial share Residential 98%of current Park acres 269.21 Acres 98%of current trail miles 3.15 Miles Per Res HH share Park acres [sq feet] 0.09 3,725.10 Computed ratio.Sq ft Trail miles[feet] 0.00100 5.28 Commercial 2%of Park acres 5.49 Acres 2%of trail miles 0.06 Miles Per C/I acre Park acres[sq feet] 0.05 1,977.84 Trail miles[feet] 0.00 2.80 There are 1700 employees in 121 acres,per Comp Plan table 38-2 • Employees per C/I acre 14.05 Step 5 Park dedication,acres required Residential Park per HH (acres) 0.1 0.09 4356 Residential Trail per HH (feet) 0.000 5.28 Step 6 Commercial Park acres or every 14 employees 0.05 Commercial Trail feet or every 14 employees 2.8 Step 7 Each new residential household shall provide 0.1 acres of land as a park dedication. In lieu of land,the cash equivalent for projects with a density less than 10 units per acre is the lower of either the product found by multiplying the number of acres required times the average undeveloped value per acre,or 5%of the undeveloped land value. Because higher density developments have less private open space for which to recreate,and therefore have a greater impact on the public park system,projects with a density 10 units or greater,the cash equivalent shall be the lower of either the product found by multiplying the number of acres required times the average undeveloped value per acre,or 20%of the undeveloped land value. Proposed Park dedication,commercial is 0.05 acres per 14 employees or 1 acre of C/I land In lieu of land,the cash equivalent is the lower of either the product found by multiplying the number of acres required times the average undeveloped value per acre,or 8%of the undeveloped land value. •