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, . <br /> MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 5, 1994 <br /> (#3) UPDATE ON PENDING PROJECTS <br /> Chair Flint noted the second phase of the Dickey/Coffin subdivision had been approved by the <br /> City Council at the last meeting. Gerhardson stated construction approval had already been <br /> given for one home because the builder intends to complete the house in time for inclusion in <br /> the Parade of Homes. Wilson asked for a brief review of the Dickey/Coffin subdivision. Chair <br /> Flint explained it had been agreed to leave the barn in its present state for awhile until someone <br /> proposes a plan and has sufficient funding. The developer will be responsible for tearing it <br /> down. Gerhardson said the house has no value and will be demolished. <br /> Wilson inquired about the dedicated piece of land. Gerhardson explained three acres will be <br /> dedicated to the City but the actual use has not been decided. Chair Flint noted the developer <br /> was receiving credit for 50% park dedication. <br /> Gerhardson asked if anyone was interested in the barn? Ilse felt there had been no organized <br /> effort to develop the barn. Smith commented the developer was interested in taking the barn <br /> down with the intention of preserving and possibly donating the unusual Tamarack wood which <br /> was a type used in the construction of early barns. She suggested placing a memorial plaque <br /> to commemorate the fact it is sacred ground to the Native Americans. Vongries believed no one <br /> had ever declared the land to be a sacred site. Ilse explained official bodies have not commented <br /> on the land as a sacred site but individuals such as Medicine Man, Clyde Bellecourt and others <br /> have provided documentation which has been given to the City. <br /> Wilson noted there were problems with the internal trails because of wetlands. Chair Flint <br /> explained that was only on the Coffin side and those were never intended to be public trails. <br /> The Dickey parcel will have public trails with chips and a blacktopped one along Old Crystal <br /> Bay Road. Wilson specifically asked if park dedication fees were going for the internal trails <br /> on either parcel. Chair Flint stated they were not. <br /> Chair Flint proceeded to discuss the French Creek Preserve. Wilson reported the sign is not up <br /> yet and suggested a deadline be given. The abandoned road needs to be plowed. Seed can be <br /> dropped off anytime. Melamed, the adjacent property owner, planted Timothy grass on some <br /> of the City property which had been intended to be seeded with native natural grass. At this <br /> time, it has been suggested to not remove it but wait to see how it will look. She asked <br /> Gerhardson to order the seed within the next few days. Several blue birds, blue herons, ducks <br /> with second broods and other wildlife had been observed. Also she noted that nothing had been <br /> mowed. Gerhardson said the mowing would be done. Chair Flint felt it important for the land <br /> to look like a park rather than a private residence. Ilse asked about the weir and if there was <br /> leakage. Gerhardson stated ther? is always some bypass but because it consists of several layers <br /> of wood, he doubts there is a problem. He will personally check it. Chair Flint suggested a <br /> grand opening be scheduled this fall. The publicity would be helpful as the preserve can also <br /> be used in winter for walking and skiing. After some discussion, Howells suggested scheduling <br /> a date for the grand opening at the next meeting. <br /> 2 <br />