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Elk River Park and Recreation Minutes Page 2 <br /> February 5, 1992 <br /> • <br /> 7. Orono Park/City Hall Discussion <br /> Chair Anderson stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has had <br /> some information on the City Hall proposal but he expects the <br /> Commission will need two or three months to consider the options and <br /> make recommendations to the City Council. <br /> Greg Nadeau indicated that he is representing the Moldenhauer (Lake <br /> Orono) Addition residents and listed their concerns. These concerns <br /> included: <br /> 1. To have a buffer between their homes and the development. <br /> 2. Leave as much vegetation along the lake as possible. <br /> 3. Minimize the exterior lighting around the City Hall building. <br /> Greg Nadeau stated that the neighbors do favor a pathway system along <br /> the lakeshore. <br /> Phil Hals presented an area plan (see attachment) for the Commission's • <br /> consideration. Phil explained that the plan contained suggestions for <br /> facility locations such as tennis courts, basketball courts, a pathway <br /> system, a tree buffer, picnic shelters, the fishing pier, a water tower <br /> and two ballfields. <br /> • Chair Anderson suggested a 5 foot wide sidewalk on the south side of <br /> the proposed parkway and a 10 foot wide bituminous bike path on the <br /> north side that could be connected to the park trail and eventually <br /> "looped" to create a 1 to 2 mile circle. <br /> Mr. Nadeau stated that the area residents support tennis courts and <br /> basketball courts, but were against a parking lot in the southeast area <br /> of the plat. <br /> • <br /> Commissioner Olson stated that the City now has some park facilities <br /> without off street parking that are a problem. <br /> Phil Hals indicated that he supported off street parking. Pat Klaers <br /> said that there may be. other uses for the small sections of property, <br /> • but this site may become the tennis center for the City as ten (10) <br /> courts can fit into this area. <br /> Mr. Nadeau stated that the residents oppose court lighting. <br /> Mr. Dilly expressed a concern that a lakeshore pathway with benches may <br /> attract transients, derelicts or drug dealers and that an expanded <br /> picnic area will increase the trash problem. <br /> Chair Anderson explained that the Park and Recreation Commission will <br /> be considering the proposals at future meetings which the neighbors are <br /> welcome to attend and all Commissioner's appreciated input from area <br /> residents. <br />