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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS,OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,OCTOBER 1,2001 <br /> 7:15 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#6) NAVARRE PARK <br /> Meyers stated he did provide Gappa with a list of the donors and also provided a list to Staff to include in <br /> the City newsletter. Meyers stated he is unsure at this time whether they included it in the fall newsletter, <br /> but indicated he will check on that item. <br /> McDermott indicated the draft copy of the City newsletter he has does not mention the donors, with the <br /> newsletter supposed to be going out in September. <br /> Bouchard recommended the cut-out coupon include the statement that their donation is tax deductible. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park Commission to include the statement that donations are tax-deductible on <br /> the cut-out coupon. <br /> Ilse commented she does not like the present heading for the cut-out coupon and recommended stronger <br /> language encouraging donations be considered. <br /> Halvorson suggested that perhaps some upcoming projects be listed that the funding would be used for. <br /> Meyers stated the Hennepin Park System lists a number of programs and projects that they have,with the <br /> people able to check the program they would like their contribution to go towards. Meyers stated the <br /> Park Commission may also want to consider holding a referendum in order to help fund the <br /> improvements at the local parks. Meyers noted the City of Minnetonka passed a$1.5 million referendum <br /> for parks. <br /> McDermott stated he will check with the City Administrator regarding the status of the newsletter and <br /> whether anything can still be added. <br /> OTHER ISSUES: <br /> Seven Nations Park <br /> Ilse noted Barb Wolf with the Lutheran Aid Association has donated two benches for Seven Nations <br /> Park; one with a back and one without a back. Ilse indicated she would be meeting with Wolf to decide <br /> on an appropriate location for the benches. Ilse reported the wood chips have also been placed on the <br /> trail. <br /> McDermott noted placement of the wood chips directly on the trail may prove to be ineffective in keeping <br /> the weeds and grasses from growing since landscaping fabric was not used. <br /> Skateboard Park <br /> Ilse reported she was approached by Rich Anderson of North Shore Marina who indicated he would be <br /> willing to make a donation towards a skate board park. Ilse stated she has four very interested kids who <br /> are interested in meeting with Anderson and herself about the possibility of a skate board park. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />