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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JULY 6, 1999 <br /> The Indian Affairs Council wiil review maps of the area to determine the boundaries as well as <br /> conduct a shovel testing of the area in an effort to see if any artifacts are uncovered. <br /> McDermott stated that there was a special on Native Indians in the Orono/Mound area that aired on <br /> cable TV this past weekend, which was sponsored by the Hennepin County Parks. <br /> Ilse inquired whether the neighbors were being kept informed as to what was occurring in this area. <br /> McDermott stated once an answer is received back on the archeological study, a note should be <br /> sent to the neighbors informing them about the landscaping. McDermott noted that one resident in <br /> particular had complained about the lack of screening in that area. <br /> Sansevere commented that he personally would support a scaled-down version of the trees, but that <br /> the money allocated towards trees could perhaps be put to better use for other items in the park. <br /> Gappa stated that after the first row of trees, it is relatively open space. <br /> McDermott suggested that the Parks Commission wait until after the parking lot is constructed and <br /> the overgrown shrubs are removed to see whether any trees should be planted. <br /> Sansevere stated that the City Council had rescinded what had previously been approved and that <br /> they would be willing to look at a scaled-down landscaping plan. <br /> B. Mowed Trails; How Often; Are they being used? <br /> Gappa stated that the trails have been mowed all the way to Thoroughbred. <br /> Silber commented that the Seven Nations Natural Area has been mowed. <br /> McDermott inquired whether the location of the easements has been verified. <br /> Gappa remarked that some further research needs to be completed on the easements, but that the <br /> trails were moved north of the ravine to Thoroughbred. <br /> C. Have we ordered sign? <br /> Gappa stated that a sign has not yet been ordered for Seven Nations Natural Area. <br /> McDermott commented that a sign will also need to be ordered for Saga Hill as well. McDermott <br /> stated that the sign for Highwood Park should be relocated closer to the road. <br /> Ilse suggested that Edison Signs in Long Lake be contacted. <br /> Gappa stated that he will be contacting the sign company that has done the other park signs. <br /> D. Otherissues <br /> Ilse stated that recently she encountered a resident near Seven Nations Natural Area who was <br /> removing some daylilies and was informed that the flowers in this area are generally mowed over. <br /> The resident commented that the City should consider planting flowers in this general area. <br /> Page 2 <br />