02-07-1989 Park Commission Minutes

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` � ORONO PARK COI�IISSION MINUTFS - FEBRUARY 7, 1989 ATTENDANCE - The following members were present: Jim Gilbert, Bruce Kokal, Lee Erger, Dick Flint, and Phil Bradley. The following members were absent: Alex Vongries, Les Kelley, and Virginia Sweatt. John Gerhardson was present from the Orono staff. REAPPOINTMENT - John Gerhardson announced the reappointment by the City Council of Les Kelley and Phil Bradley. PARR SURVEY - Over 200 �ark user surveys have been returned thus far from a total mailing of a�proximately 2,600. The Commission will set up an evaluation system at the next meeting for use by City staff, with survey results due by the April meeting of the Park Commission. BIRE-HIRE TRAIL SYSTEM - Discussion of routes and costs for developing trail system led to a motion by Erger that we submit to Hennepin County our trail concept plan, listing as our first priority the North/South route from Tonka Bay following County Road 19 to 51 to 84 to Fox Street. This motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Flint to add to system County Road 6 from Tamarack Drive to Ferndale Road North, to connect with Plymouth trail system. Motion was passed unanimously. Gerhardson will submit our map and informatian to Hennepin County officials for designation and inclusion with their highway planning. Trail classification will be negotiated depending on availability of right-of-way. PARR DEDICATION FEES - Commission received copies of Medina ordinance, which presently calls for land dedication or Fark fee based upon land value. Gerhardson reported that Minnetrista is considering a change to a f lat per-lot fee such as ours. Flint presented, as background material, copies of Minnesota Statutes regarding park dedications and fees. Commission members received a report of park fee income, interest earned, and park expenditures from 1975 through 1988. The current fund balance is $117,133. Gerhardson also presented a list of recent subdivisions, showing number and size of lots, and estimated lot costs. He wi 11 present further information at the next meeting. The Commission will attempt to prepare a revised park fee schedule for Council consideration. JOINT PLANNING - Gerhardson and Bradley reported on a meeting held in January with Long Lake and Medina park officials. The group will try to hold another ex� loratory meeting under the auspices of the Orono School District, to which Maple Plain and Minnetonka Beach will be invited. The purpose would be to coordinate park, trail and recreational development within the Orono School District area. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7 , 1989 at 7 :00 p.m.