10-13-92 PRCity of Otsego
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of 10/13/92
Members present:
Tom Constant
Jacquie Rognli
Carl Swenson
Mark Wallace (Chair)
Mark called the meeting to order.
Andy Beecher
Darlene Solberg
Floyd Roden
Thomas Baillargeon
Tom Baillargeon, the newest member of the Parks and Rec Commission,
was introduced.
Next on the agenda was consideration of the September minutes. Carl
moved to approve them and Jacquie seconded.
Comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan submitted by Bob Kirmis
of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. were reviewed.
1) Trail Destination information will be put in columnar format to
correspond with map.
2) "Coordinate maintenance of park and trail facilities to ensure
their availability for safe use throughout the year" (from "Provide ample
maintenance of trail facilities...")
3) Reference to new elementary school site will be included on
maps and in Park Planning District 6.
4) Mark will rework the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan
map to be discussed at November meeting.
The September 21st Comprehensive Plan Hearing minutes were
reviewed and discussed.
1) "Preserve historic and archeological sites and their
environmental setting and encourage restoration of facilities where such
action can substantially enhance appreciation and understanding."
--will be included as #10 in General Park and Trail Development Policies.
This will also be reviewed at the November meeting.
2) Refer to Halls Pond area in Park Planning District 6.
Mark will meet with Cliff French regarding Park and Trail funding and
report back at November meeting.
The 85th Street Hearing will be Monday, October 26th. Jacquie made a
motion that the Parks and Rec Commission recommend an 8 foot
bituminus off-street biking/walking trail with a grade separation. Andy
seconded. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Tom C. presented an update on the snowmobile trail. It is progressing
well with most landowners and he hopes to have a good start by this
winter.
Andy moved to adjourn, Tom C. seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:45
pm.