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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 1, 1999 <br /> G. Public Use Survey (Orono 8� Minnetrista) <br /> McDermott stated he has spoken with City Administrator Moorse about possibly doing a <br /> mail back questionnaire card for the Saga Hill property and requesting the residents to <br /> list the top five items they would like to see for this area. <br /> McDermott noted that the City Council views this park as a passive park, and in his view <br /> this park should have an open field for a play area, tables for picnics, a playground, <br /> volleyball court, and trails. <br /> Ilse commented that the local neighbors should be contacted regarding what they would <br /> like to see for this park. <br /> McDermott stated the questionnaire card will be reviewed by the Parks Commission before <br /> it is distributed. <br /> (#5) Seven Nations Park Formally Dickey Park <br /> A. Name Officially Changed to "Seven Nations Natural Area" <br /> McDermott stated the City Council has unanimously agreed to change the name to Seven <br /> Nations Natural Area, and the Parks Commission should proceed with purchase of a sign <br /> for this park. <br /> Silber stated she is aware of a company that is in the business of making signs and she <br /> would be willing to contact them to obtain an estimate. <br /> Wilson commented that the Parks Commission might want to purchase a sign that is <br /> similar to what is currently at the other parks. <br /> McDermott stated the sign should probably be similar to what is at Highland Park or <br /> French Creek. <br /> Wilson remarked that the Welcome to Navarre sign with the ducks was very attractive and <br /> the Parks Commission might want to consider signage similar to that. <br /> McDermott noted that some of the wooden signs are deteriorating and the Parks <br /> Commission needs to take that into consideration when purchasing the new sign. <br /> B. Site Cleanup Schedule, Light Poles, Trash, Cut and Treat Buckthorn <br /> Gappa stated NSP has not removed the light poles as of this time and he has not received <br /> any information about when they will be removed. <br /> Page 6 <br />