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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 <br /> Gappa commented that he has spoken with the neighbor affected by the proposed <br /> trail, who stated that she was in favor of the trail. <br /> b. Playground Equipment Design <br /> Gappa suggested that the Parks Commission consider play equipment similar to or more elaborate <br /> to what exists at Antoine Park. <br /> Ilse recommended that Gappa contact Hopkins City Hall to obtain the name of the <br /> manufacturer who constructed the equipment located at Shady Oak Beach, noting that <br /> the play equipment installed there appeals to a variety of ages. <br /> McDermott stated he will meet with Rick Meyers of Navarre to discuss this park <br /> further. McDermott requested that Ilse obtain the name of the play equipment <br /> manufacturer from Hopkins. <br /> McDermott remarked that the people in attendance at the meeting concerning the <br /> Navarre Park expressed the view that the fence should only be constructed around the <br /> play area with the remainder of the park being kept more open. <br /> Gappa commented that he is anticipating $70,000 will need to be budgeted to make the <br /> suggested improvements to this park. <br /> McDermott inquired which entity was responsible for cleaning of the sidewalks in Navarre. <br /> Gappa stated that the business owners clear the snow in front of their businesses as <br /> best as possible, with the City being responsible for the cleaning of the sidewalks. <br /> McDermott stated that he has received a couple of complaints regarding the amount of <br /> gravel on the sidewalks and requested that the City take steps to clean the sidewalks. <br /> Gappa remarked that the City does not have a sweeper and that he will look into it. <br /> McDermott requested that the Public Works Department also maintain the area around <br /> the bus shelter located in Navarre. <br /> 11. SEVEN NATIONS NATURAL AREA <br /> a. Archeological Survey/Indian Affairs Council <br /> McDermott stated that the report issued by the Indian Affairs Council indicates that this <br /> site is not considered to be of major historical significance. <br /> Silber suggested that this park be acknowledged as an Indian sacred area. <br /> Wilson suggested that it could be worded that this was the type of area used by the <br /> Indians. <br /> McDermott inquired whether the trails have been mowed and the parking lot constructed <br /> for this park. <br /> Page 3 <br />