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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 5, 1999 <br /> (Seven Nations -Site Cleanup, continued) <br /> Silber noted that the buckthorn grows back less and less every year, but appropriate steps need <br /> to be taken every year to prevent it from growing back. <br /> Gappa stated he has no new information regarding the light poles. <br /> b. Archaeological Study <br /> Gappa stated Northem Environmental was to commence work on the archaeological study and that <br /> MnDot has been contacted. <br /> Ilse remarked that she has located the file on Seven Nations and suggested that a file be <br /> kept at City Hall. <br /> McDermott suggested that a copy of the file be sent to the people doing the archaeological study. <br /> Ilse suggested that a letter be written to the Historical Society concerning Pat Dickey's letter. <br /> McDermott recommended that the letter to the Historical Society be delayed until the archaeological <br /> study has been completed. <br /> c. StakinglLayout and Construction Schedule <br /> Gappa had nothing to report on this item. <br /> d. Property Line Markings -Do We Need Another Survey? <br /> Gappa stated the surveyor is attempting to find the monuments and work on the property line <br /> markings still needs to be completed. <br /> McDermott noted that the adjoining property owners wanted clear identification of the park <br /> boundaries. <br /> e. Tree/Shrub Selection, Fall Planting? <br /> Gappa stated that Bonestroo is working on a grading plan for the park. <br /> Wilson suggested that the subcommittee be on hand at the time City Crew mows the trails. <br /> McDermott inquired when construction will commence on the parking area. <br /> Gappa stated work should begin in approximately one to two months. Gappa commented that the <br /> pile of tree bark located in the park was probably due to the storms Orono experienced last year and <br /> that City Crew will be removing that. <br /> McDermott inquired whether any specific nurseries have been contacted regarding purchase of the <br /> various shrubs and trees that will be planted in the park. McDermott questioned whether Shardlow <br /> had provided a list of recommended trees and shrubs that should be planted. <br /> Page 2 <br />