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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 2, 1997 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> The Park Commission met on the above mentioned date with the following members <br /> present Chair Susan Wilson, Commissioners Sherokee Ilse (arrived at 9:38 p.m. during <br /> discussion of item#5), Andrew McDermott, James White (arrived at 8:00 p.m. during <br /> discussion of item#2C), David Beal, Van Erickson, and Peter Welles. Representing Staff <br /> were Public Service Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Chair Wilson <br /> called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m. <br /> (#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997 MEETING <br /> Changes were made in paragraphs l, 2, 4, 6, and 7 under Park Dedication Fees Report <br /> (Item #3); paragraph 3 under Open Space Planning (Item#7) on page 3 and 4th paragraph <br /> on page 4, lst and 4th paragraphs on page 5; under park assignments on page 13; sub- <br /> committee on page 14; and second paragraph under Bike Trails on page 15. <br /> Beal moved, Welles seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Park Commission Meeting <br /> of November 3, 1997 as amended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> McDermott reported that he spoke with Mr. Johnson, who resides in Mound. Johnson <br /> was the person who is interested in a trail along the Dakota Rail. His main concern is <br /> with health and safety issues due to the materials being carried by the trains. McDermott <br /> said the railroad bridges are in poor condition as well, citing the example of the Tanager <br /> Lake Bridge. The railroad also is held to lower standards than those of passenger trains. <br /> Johnson would like to see all train movement cease and is attempting to generate interest <br /> and build support of a traiL McDermott said he recommended to Johnson that he speak <br /> with the Council. <br /> Wilson said it is important to give Johnson support in this endeavor. <br /> Beal said he had thought the owner of the railroad property was keeping the property in <br /> the hope to sell to other property owners adjacent to the railroad property for future <br /> sewering as Johnson believes the location is the only area where the MUSA line would be <br /> built. It was noted that even if this does occur, a bike trail could be constructed on top of <br /> the sewer easement. <br /> McDermott said Johnson would contact him after the first of the year. <br /> Welles expressed surprise that a railroad would be held to lower standards. McDermott <br /> infarmed him that the railroad does not carry passengers. Gappa reported that a train <br /> derailed recently. <br /> 1 <br />