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