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5. Park and Recreation Development Options for Orono Park/City Hall Site • 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 • 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. • 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.