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ORONO CIT\' COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 1999 <br />(#17) Dickey Park Plans <br />Flint commented that he likes the proposed name change for this park. <br />Motion by Flint, second by Jabbour, to approve renaming of Dickey Park to Seven <br />Nations Natural Area. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(#18) SCHEDULE ’’FRIENDS OF THE PARK" AWARD <br />McDermott stated the Parks Commission has nominated two groups for receipt of the annual <br />Friends of the Park Award, with the students of the Lake Minnetonka Environmental School <br />and Antoine Park Citizens Group being nominated for their input. <br />Mayor Jabbour questioned whether the City should hand out this award on a yearly basis. <br />Sansevere noted that the award is to recognize people who have contributed to the good of the <br />community. <br />Flint stated in his view the award creates better public awareness of the parks. <br />McDermott suggested that the City could just recognize the Adopt-A-Park volunteers this year <br />with a certificate of appreciation and a reception in their honor. <br />Motion by Flint, second by Peterson, to honor the Adopt-A-Park volunteers at the <br />April 26 City Council meeting and to waive the Friends of the Park Award for 1998. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />McDermott inquired whether the City Council would be interested in acquiring any excess <br />land along the newly proposed Highway 12 for use as trails, scenic views, or small park areas. <br />Flint noted that Orono's trails tend to stop at the Long Lake border and that perhaps they <br />should be approached about trail hookup. Flint suggested that a representative from the Parks <br />Commission attend the next Highway 12 Design Review Committee meeting to discuss this <br />issue. <br />McDermott stated the Parks Commission would like to obtain a study for the Navarre Park, <br />Gappa commented he will obtain a proposal from Shardlow and present it at the next City <br />Council meeting.