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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission Minutes <br />March 11, 1992 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />He reviewed the concept currently being discussed by the Commission and <br />requested citizen input at this time. <br /> <br />Joseph O'Keefe expressed his concern that the proposed basketball and <br />tennis courts located in the southeast corner of the new City Hall <br />complex not be lighted. Mr. O'Keefe would also prefer that the number <br />of courts be reduced. <br /> <br />Mary Gunderson stated that their property also abuts the proposed <br />basketball and tennis courts area and she too would prefer to reduce <br />the number of courts and to have the courts moved further to the west <br />on this 3 acre site. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson stated that tonight's discussion will mainly involve <br />park improvements for 1993 to 1995 and that there are limited funds <br />available at this time. Some trail development work is anticipated in <br />1992. <br /> <br />Mrs. O'Keefe stated that she would prefer more green space. <br /> <br />Pat Klaers asked the residents present if they would prefer a picnic <br />shelter instead of basketball or tennis courts since we are still in <br />the planning stage. Those residents present said they did not favor a <br />shelter in place of courts. <br /> <br />Bob Dilly questioned staff about the tree removal along the lakeshore. <br />Phil Hals stated that the plan was to remove the undesirable trees from <br />the lakeshore to minimize damage to the good trees and that this had <br />been accomplished. Several trees that have been severely trimmed by <br />utility companies along Orono Road will be removed at a later date. <br /> <br />Mr. O'Keefe questioned the removal of trees from the lakeside where <br />Orono Road touches Lake Orono. Pat Klaers indicated that the trees <br />removed in that area will be addressed with the reconstruction of Orono <br />Road. <br /> <br />Bob Dilly questioned underground utilities for Orono Road. Pat Klaers <br />suggested that he attend the 3/17/92 Utili ties Commission meeting at <br />4:00 p.m. and raise that question to them. <br /> <br />Craig Hagman expressed his concern for Wednesday evening meetings, <br />especially during Lent, and questioned if meetings on Wednesday could <br />begin after 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Pat KIaers requested to leave the meeting early, but offered the following <br />two update items: <br /> <br />The City Council is pursuing the purchase of the Nord property at the <br />entrance into Woodland TraUs Park. Chair Anderson stated that he does <br />not support this purchase. <br /> <br />Pat KIaers requested to set a da.te for a. future joint Park and <br />Recreation Commissi on/City Council meeting. After some discussion, a <br />