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ITEM 11 tyof TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION ilk River FROM: PATRICK KLAERS, CITY AD �, R DATE: OCTOBER 29, 1992 SUBJECT: CITY HALL SITE AND ORONO PARK DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION In the spring, the Commission reviewed possible development options for park and recreation activities around the new City Hall site. Most of the attention of the Commission was directed at the 3 .5 acre parcel on the southeast corner of this site. The Commission has also discussed the old E & 0 property directly west of Orono Park surrounding the apartment complex. Attached for your review are the February, 1992, and March, 1992, Park and Recreation Commission minutes where the 3 . 5 acre parcel was discussed and some maps that showed the existing parcel plus possible development options for the entire area. Per City Council direction, citizen input will be required in formulating a plan for the 3.5 acre parcel. At this time, the Commission needs to develop a proposal and a time frame for implementation of the proposal for the 3.5 acre parcel . This information then needs to be presented to the public and to the City Council . The City Council will then guide the implementation of the proposal based on available dollars . Implementation of a plan may not take place until 1994, but a proposal should be finalized in early 1993 . It appears that the major 1993 activities around City Hall will at least include landscaping, planting of trees, cleanup of the lake shore area, and the development of trails. In looking at the entire City Hall site, the Commission must also pay some attention to the west Orono Park area (or the old E & 0 site) . Permanent or long term development of this area is difficult to plan at this time as the traffic pattern in the area is uncertain and this affects the long term use of this area. At this time, it appears that parking may be an issue or a need in this area. However, it is conceivable that a fairgrounds parking agreement may take place and this could negate the need for additional parking. Nonetheless, if the Commission is certain that additional parking is needed in the area, it may be appropriate to try to find the best location for this parking lot and then plan the development of the site around this parking area. The Commission should note that a well is under construction directly south of the apartment complex and it is anticipated that a water tower will be constructed within the next five years in the area directly west of the apartment complex. The Commission may want to (40 consider a temporary park and recreation land use for the E & 0 area until more plans are finalized regarding the transportation pattern in this area. 720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420