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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, November 3, 2014 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Lindahl stated at a minimum some historical information on the City's website would be wonderful and <br />that perhaps that could be linked to the sign. Lindahl stated she appreciates Alex taking the time to do <br />this. <br />Meyers stated he would encourage him to contact somebody from the Native American community since <br />it is their sacred place. <br />Brenda Johnson stated there is the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which is part of the state <br />government, and they may have some money as well as some national groups. Johnson stated that might <br />be something that could be tapped into and that she could provide some information on that. In addition, <br />there is a communication school in Minneapolis for Native American youth that is training young people <br />to be journalists and that she could provide that information as well. <br />Meyers stated in his view the project is worth doing and pursuing. Meyers noted one question is whether <br />two driveways are necessary at the park and that perhaps the Public Works Director and himself could <br />look at that along with Alex to see what the best way to do it would be. Meyers stated the other <br />commissioners could also come if they are interested. <br />Meyers stated the second thing he would like to see happen is for Alex to develop some partnerships with <br />the Native American community and that perhaps Commissioner Brenda Johnson would be interested in <br />working with Alex so he can explore the electronic links to the website. Meyers stated the other part <br />would be the funding for the sign and determining what the exact scope of the project is, but that it sounds <br />like gravel, trimming some trees, and the sign. Meyers stated in his view the sign will be the big ticket <br />item. <br />Pesek suggested a time table also be created. <br />Berg noted he wants to do it this coming spring. <br />Meyers stated he is not sure what the constraints of the Public Works Department are for getting the work <br />done in the spring. Meyers stated he does not want to promise Alex that the work could be done in the <br />spring. <br />Edwards stated to his understanding the scope of work for an Eagle project could still be accomplished <br />even if all that was done was reworking some gravel on the site and removing a bunch of debris and <br />things like that from the wood line. <br />Berg asked if the sign is required for the project. <br />Knueppel stated an Eagle project is based on hours and that he would not need the sign. Knueppel stated <br />he just feels it would be a great addition to the park. <br />Meyers stated the tree trimming, gravel and the sign is basically the scope of the project. <br />Pesek indicated he would work with him on the sign. <br />Meyers noted Commissioner Brenda Johnson is willing to help him with the Native American component <br />of the project. Meyers asked if the City has gravel available. <br />Page 5 of 24 <br />