02-01-1999 Park Commission Minutes

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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 19999 Seven Nations Park Formally Dickey Park, Continued Gappa stated he has nothing to report on this issue at this time. D. Archaeological Study- MN State Statute 307.08 Gappa stated according to Minnesota Statutes it appears an archaeological study is necessary before work can commence on the Seven Nations Park. E. Arboretum Sign Style. McDermott noted that Wilson will be researching this item and should have something to report at the next Parks Commission meeting. (#6) SAGA HILL A. Update of fund-raising activities. Silber stated the matching grant option from the DNR expires March 21 st and that the committee has been unable to raise the necessary funds to get the matching grant. Silber remarked that perhaps the City Council be approached about allocating funds to this project. B. Update on Property line/church. Silber stated if this parcel is purchased,the total land acreage for Saga Hill would be approximately 27 acres. Silber commented the committee for this project is proposing to meet with Fairview Covenant Church to discuss access, and that their goal at this time is to acquire the land with the goal being to improve the site at a later time. White inquired whether the matching grant could be extended beyond March 21st. Silber stated the deadline could possibly be extended, but that in all likelihood the City will need to be approached about allocation of the necessary funds to acquire this parcel. McDermott remarked this item should be put on the March agenda to allow some additional time for fundraising. Ilse suggested this item be brought up at the February l lth or 18th City Council work session. C. Property Line Survey and Signs. Gappa reported Bonestroo could probably commence work on the property line survey. Page 4