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request for council action ^ <br />DATE: March 9, 1^ <br />I-)ITEM NO.: | / <br />Department Approval: <br />Name John R. Gcrhardson <br />Title Public Works Director <br />Item Description: Highwood Nature Trails <br />Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Public Works <br />Recently Park Commission Member Susan Wilson addressed the CouncU regarfmg the use of <br />tifra^r ™si™^ by^: <br />Attached for your review is information regarding the purchase of and the proposed use of the <br />property in 1971. <br />As stated in her comments to the Council, the best way to make better use of the park is to <br />provide for minimal vehicle traffic and identify the park with a typical Orono park sign. <br />The following is a breakdown of costs: <br />1 . Parking lot construction <br />Picnic table <br />S2.000 (gravel surface) <br />480 <br />8003. Park sign <br />It is recommended to construct the parking lot and purchase a “hie and park “SJ “ <br />amount of S3.280 and the funds to pay for the above items come from the Park Dedicat <br />Fund. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />To approve the improvements and purchases for Highwood Nature Trails for an amount of <br />$3,2^3 and to pay for the above items from the Park Dedication Fund.