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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1998 <br /> (#5) PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> (#7) WATERTOWN/DICKEY PARK <br /> a. Design update - Preliminary/concept plan from Shardlow <br /> Gappa stated Shardlow has prepared three preliminary plans for review by the Parks Commission. <br /> Jennifer Germain, Landscape Architect, and Wally Case, Landscape Architect, were present at <br /> tonight's meeting to give an update on the preliminary plans for Watertown/Dickey Park. <br /> Case stated they were able to meet at the site and review the various options available. The <br /> archeological significance of the site was also discussed and further research into the history of the <br /> site is being conducted. Case commented that Germain did the site analysis and will be presenting <br /> the concept plans for the Parks Commission's review. <br /> Germain addressed the Parks Commission concerning Concept Plan #1 for this park, noting they <br /> are proposing two alternatives for vehicular access into the park, an upper and a lower access point, <br /> with the lower access point being more favorable due to better site lines. <br /> Germain commented the topography varies from flat areas to hilly areas, with most areas having an <br /> open view to the residential area. The cul-de-sac area will have a screened view. There is also a <br /> shed that exists on the neighboring property that poses an eyesore. <br /> Ilse inquired whether that shed was legal. <br /> McDermott stated the shed has been reduced in size due to the encroachment on the park area. <br /> McDermott inquired whether Germain was aware that this area used to be lakeshore for <br /> Lake Minnetonka. Germain stated she had that understanding, and it is listed with the Historical <br /> Society as a Level 2, with Level 1 being the highest ranking. <br /> Germain stated there are drainage issues that need to be considered when the trail to the <br /> cul-de-sac is discussed. <br /> Case stated the area does have historical significance which will need to be addressed once the final <br /> plans are decided upon, noting that they are attempting to avoid excavation of the site as much as <br /> possible. <br /> Ilse noted this area was once called Seven Flags, which stands for Seven Tribes of Seven Nations. <br /> Ilse stated she will continue to do research on a possible name for the site. <br /> Silber commented that there was an incident that had occurred at a stable nearby where possibly <br /> some benevolent spirits where present and aided the young child that was injured, which has given <br /> some people in the area the opinion that this is sacred land. <br /> Ilse remarked they had thought about calling it Sacred Land, but would like to give some <br /> consideration to the name Seven Flags. Ilse noted that if a Native American name is used it has to <br /> be sanctioned by the tribe associated with this site. <br /> Page 2 <br />