05-01-2000 Park Commission Minutes

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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 1, 2000 Halvorson inquired whether the Park Commission wanted to create a brochure of some type giving a brief description of all the parks. McDermott stated the City currently has a list of the parks with a map identifying the various parks. (#12) NAVARRE BUSINESS AREA CLEANUP Meyers stated an article promoting the cleanup was not included in last week's ne�vspaper but hopefully will be included in this week's ne�vspaper. Meyers stated the cleanup �ti-ill be held at the west end of the parking lot by the coffee shop. Meyers commented a number of the local businesses have already cleaned up their areas. Meyers suggested the Citv place a trash bin by the bus stop to help reduce litter in that area as �vell as taking steps to improve the Ride-N-Park site in Navarre. McDermott encouraged the members of the Park Commission and City Counci( to attend this event. Halvorson commented the City should also consider placing trash bins at Max�y-ell Bay and some of the other more heavily used docks due to the amount of debris in the area. McDermott requested Gappa contact the DNR regarding the Maswell Bay dock access to notify them of the situation. Meyers noted the Navarre cleanup is schedule for May 6 at 8:00 a.m., at the Minnetonka Coffee Cafe. (#13) PARK COMMISSION MEMBERS LIST The Park Commission revie��ed the member list and requested Gappa incorporate the necessary revisions. McDermott requested the Park Commission members provide the City�vith the cunent information as soon as possible. Gappa stated he will send out a revised list to the Park Commission for their revie�v. (#14) PARK COMMISSION ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS The Park Commission revie�ved the attendance schedule for the upcoming City Council meetings. Page 7