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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 5, 1999 <br /> (Spring Hill, continued) <br /> Gappa stated the fence is located on the right-of-way and is necessary to keep people out of the <br /> swamp area. Gappa remarked the police department, as well as City Council, has stated that <br /> they would like the fence to remain. The Police Department stated the fence helps deter <br /> snowmobilers from entering that area. <br /> Wilson commented that the area needs to be reviewed to see whether there is enough room for <br /> a safe trail. <br /> 12. Recognize Adopt-a-Park Volunteers Monday, April 26 Council Meeting. <br /> McDermott inquired whether anyone has heard back from any of the volunteers on whether they <br /> will be attending the City Council meeting. <br /> Gappa stated that the invitation did not contain an RSVP. <br /> McDermott commented that no Friends of the Park award will be presented this year. <br /> Ilse remarked that in her view the students from the school should be recognized for their <br /> efforts in the March for Parks project last year. <br /> McDermott stated that they will need to obtain approval from the City Council in order for that <br /> to occur. McDermott suggested that this year's March for Park volunteers could be recognized <br /> at the May 10th City Council meeting. <br /> Ilse commented that the volunteers from last year's March for Parks could also be recognized at <br /> the same time. <br /> Gappa stated he will bring this item to the Mayor for his input. <br /> 13. Neighborhood Meeting/Comp Plan <br /> McDermott stated there was good turnout at the March 6 neighborhood meeting in Navarre, <br /> noting that there were some complaints expressed regarding the condition of the Navarre area. <br /> Ilse stated she attended the March 13 meeting and there was some interest expressed for <br /> senior housing in Orono, but the residents were informed that that is not a possibility at this <br /> time. Ilse commented that the Y2K issue was also discussed and that the citizens inquired <br /> what steps the City was doing to deal with the issue. <br /> Gappa commented the City is developing a plan to address the Y2K issue and that the <br /> Public Works Department as well as the Police Department will be on standby and will have <br /> extra people available in order to handle any problems that may arise. <br /> Gappa stated a meeting was held with Hennepin County and concerns have been raised <br /> regarding the unsafe storage of gasoline at people's residences. Gappa stated the City and the <br /> utility companies are taking steps to inform the general public of the steps that they are taking <br /> to address this problem and some common sense things that the residents can do to deal with <br /> the Y2K problem. <br /> Page 7 <br />