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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001 <br /> Bouchard commented the legislature is currently working on the DNR budget, and now would be <br /> a good time to apply for any grants the City may be interested in. <br /> Meyers stated the grant money could perhaps be used for trails within the Saga Hill area. Meyers <br /> expressed a concern that in the future language may be added to a bill restricting funding of trails <br /> by the County. Meyers suggested Representative Johnson be requested to keep an eye out for <br /> introduction of any bill that would negatively impact the Dakota Trail project. <br /> McDermott stated since the Minnetrista Park has been built,the County has been restricted from <br /> funding parks and trails where there is not 100 percent community support for it. <br /> Meyers indicated he will speak with Gabriel Jabbour to see if he has any new information relating <br /> to this project. <br /> (#8) LAKE ACCESS POINTS <br /> McDermott noted Bouchard has completed rephotographing some of the lake access points. <br /> McDermott inquired whether a winter view and a summer view of all the lake access points has <br /> been obtained. <br /> Bouchard stated in her view they have a winter view of only perhaps 30 percent of the lake <br /> access points. <br /> McDermott inquired whether there were any additional sites that Bouchard would like to obtain a <br /> winter view on as well. <br /> Bouchard commented a winter view on some of the access points may be helpful due to the heavy <br /> woods that exist during the summer. Bouchard commented the new maps were very helpful. <br /> McDermott requested Bouchard provide him with a list of those sites where it would be helpful to <br /> photograph in the wintertime. <br /> Meyers inquired whether Gappa has a big map where these lake access points could be depicted. <br /> McDermott stated there is a map currently that has all the lake access points identified. <br /> Gappa commented he could also do an overhead slide depicting all the access points. <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission will be reviewing the slides at their April meeting, with a <br /> work session being scheduled for the end of April with the Council. <br /> McDermott stated he will also be photographing the signs that Tonka Bay and Excelsior use for <br /> their lake access points. McDermott stated the Park Commission should discuss which access <br /> points they would like to see remain passive and which ones should be more active. <br /> Meyers suggested the Park Commission also designate certain access points for winter activity <br /> and summer activity. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />