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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 4, 1999 <br /> (Navarre Area Residents, continued) <br /> Parks Commission in previous years and is heavily involved in the Navarre area. <br /> McDermott stated approximately 15 people were present at the City Council meeting who were <br /> upset with the City about comments that they had heard about the Walgreens project. It was <br /> explained to the City Council what the Parks Commission felt the Navarre area needed in the <br /> way of recreational facilities and that they had expressed interest in a trail where the old <br /> Navarre Lane used to be, which had previously been approved years ago but was subsequently <br /> disapproved by the City Councii. McDermott stated the Navarre residents are still interested <br /> in that trail and that perhaps the City Councif could readdress that issue. At the present time <br /> Walgreens has elected not to go ahead with their development in the Navarre area. <br /> Wilson suggested that the trail be incorporated on the City's trail concept plan so when this <br /> area is discussed in the future, the trail could be addressed. <br /> McDermott commented that not much work has been accomplished in the Navarre area as far <br /> as parks except minor clearing of trees, and noted that the City Council seems to be committed <br /> to improving the park situation in Navarre. McDermott remarked he will draft a memorandum to <br /> the Planning Commission regarding this issue. <br /> Wilson remarked the Parks Commission should develop some definite ideas on what the City <br /> should do in that area. <br /> McDermott stated that a lot of negative comments were made regarding the current situation of <br /> the Navarre Park and that improvements need to be made to that park, noting that younger <br /> people are moving into the Navarre area and that this situation needs to be addressed. <br /> McDermott stated he will contact Rick Meyers to see if the neighborhood residents could be <br /> gotten together to discuss what they would like to see for the Navarre area. <br /> B. Other Public Comments <br /> There were no people in attendance at tonighYs meeting. <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 7. Seven Nations Park Formally Dickey Park <br /> A. Comments on Community Meeting <br /> McDermott stated the Seven Nations name was introduced and no issues were raised <br /> concerning the name, but a formal naming of the park will not occur until the name is reviewed. <br /> Wilson commented that more money should be put into plantings rather than blacktop for this <br /> park. <br /> McDermott stated that in his opinion this project should be completed over a period of years <br /> rather than spending the majority of the Parks budget on this one project. McDermott noted <br /> that most of the other parks have gravel parking lots, which could be done in this park, and that <br /> in his view the story ring could be accomplished at a lower cost. <br /> Page 2 <br />