5.0. PRSR 11-17-1993 ITEM 5.
t of TO: ORONO ADDITION RESIDENTS
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■0 River FROM: COMMISSION SCHAIRPARK & RECREATION
DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 1993
SUBJECT: 3 . 3 ACRE GREEN SPACE
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Park
and Recreation Commission meeting at 7 : 00 p.m. , November 17,
1993, at the Elk River City Hall.
At this meeting, we will be discussing the 3.3 acre green space
at the southeast corner of the new City Hall site. We would
like to receive your input on what you would like to see happen
on this site in the future from a park and recreation
perspective.
It is not expected that recommendations to the City Council
will be made at this meeting because of the unresolved issues
of the citizen-backed civic center proposal and the future of
the County fairgrounds . Beyond this, the timing of development
will depend on the availability of funds and manpower.
• You are welcome to attend this meeting even if you do not have
ideas to share. The information gathered at this meeting will
help establish priorities for the future development of this
site.
P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
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Elk River Park and Recreation Minutes Page 2
February 5, 1992
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7. Orono Park/City Hall Discussion
Chair Anderson stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has had
some information on the City Hall proposal but he expects the
Commission will need two or three months to consider the options and
make recommendations to the City Council.
Greg Nadeau indicated that he is representing the Moldenhauer (Lake
Orono) Addition residents and listed their concerns. These concerns
included:
1. To have a buffer between their homes and the development.
2. Leave as much vegetation along the lake as possible.
3. Minimize the exterior lighting around the City Hall building.
Greg Nadeau stated that the neighbors do favor a pathway system along
the lakeshore.
Phil Hals presented an area plan (see attachment) for the Commission's •
consideration. Phil explained that the plan contained suggestions for
facility locations such as tennis courts, basketball courts, a pathway
system, a tree buffer, picnic shelters, the fishing pier, a water tower
and two ballfields.
• Chair Anderson suggested a 5 foot wide sidewalk on the south side of
the proposed parkway and a 10 foot wide bituminous bike path on the
north side that could be connected to the park trail and eventually
"looped" to create a 1 to 2 mile circle.
Mr. Nadeau stated that the area residents support tennis courts and
basketball courts, but were against a parking lot in the southeast area
of the plat.
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Commissioner Olson stated that the City now has some park facilities
without off street parking that are a problem.
Phil Hals indicated that he supported off street parking. Pat Klaers
said that there may be. other uses for the small sections of property,
• but this site may become the tennis center for the City as ten (10)
courts can fit into this area.
Mr. Nadeau stated that the residents oppose court lighting.
Mr. Dilly expressed a concern that a lakeshore pathway with benches may
attract transients, derelicts or drug dealers and that an expanded
picnic area will increase the trash problem.
Chair Anderson explained that the Park and Recreation Commission will
be considering the proposals at future meetings which the neighbors are
welcome to attend and all Commissioner's appreciated input from area
residents.
5. Park and Recreation Development Options for Orono Park/City Hall Site
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Chair Dave Anderson introduced the topic of park and recreation
development over the next few years at the Orono Park/City Hall site.
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2
March 11, 1992
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He reviewed the concept currently being discussed by the Commission and
requested citizen input at this time.
Joseph O'Keefe expressed his concern that the proposed basketball and
tennis courts located in the southeast corner of the new City Hall
complex not be lighted. Mr. O'Keefe would also prefer that the number
of courts be reduced.
Mary Gunderson stated that their property also abuts the proposed
basketball and tennis courts area and she too would prefer to reduce
the number of courts and to have the courts moved further to the west
on this 3 acre site.
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Chair Anderson stated that tonight's discussion will mainly involve
park improvements for 1993 to 1995 and that there are limited funds
available at this time. Some trail development work is anticipated in
1992.
Mrs. O'Keefe stated that she would prefer more green space.
Pat Klaers asked the residents present if they would prefer a picnic
shelter instead of basketball or tennis courts since we are still in
the planning stage. Those residents present said they did not favor a
shelter in place of courts.
r Bob Dilly questioned staff about the tree removal along the lakeshore.
Phil Hals stated that the plan was to remove the undesirable trees from
the lakeshore to minimize damage to the good trees and that this had
been accomplished. Several trees that have been severely trimmed by
utility companies along Orono Road will be removed at a later date.
Mr. O'Keefe questioned the removal of trees from the lakeside where
Orono Road touches Lake Orono. Pat Klaers indicated that the trees
'removed in that area will be addressed with the reconstruction of Orono
Road.
Bob Dilly questioned underground utilities for Orono Road. Pat Klaers
• suggested that he attend the 3/17/92 Utilities Commission meeting at
4:00 p.m. and raise that question to them.
Craig Hagman expressed his concern for Wednesday evening meetings,
especially during Lent, and questioned if meetings on Wednesday could
begin after 8:00 p.m.