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r <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 9,1998 <br />(#3) MARCH FOR PARKS PROPOSAL <br />McDermott distributed samples of the pledge form, which wUl be used for this event <br />Park Commissioner Use has investigated the national program, which involves obtainmg <br />pledges for walking or biking to raise funds for parks The event is tentatively scheduled <br />for Sunday, April 26, from 10:00 a m. to 3:00 p m. The Cities of Mound, Long Lake, <br />and Minnetrista will also be involved. The funds will be raised for the cities. The Orono <br />Park Commission is recommending the funds be used for a short court basketball at <br />Antoine Park or for landscaping of parks. McDermott indicated that a possible matcWng <br />of funds using park dedication funds was discussed as well. He asked for the Council’s <br />support and assistance with this event He noted that remote parking with shuttles may <br />occur to Bederwood from the school and city office areas due to limited parking at <br />Bedcrwood Park. Walkers will walk from the park towards Long Lake Bikers will bike <br />from the park towards Minnetrista. <br />KcUey noted there are only about 20 parking spaces at Bederwood Jabbour commented <br />that the area by McCulley Road could be used as an alternate site. Gappa felt that site <br />would be too muddy. <br />Flint said he supported the activity but was also concerned with parking. <br />KeUey suggested the option of using the Orono School’s parking lot, and using the Old <br />Crystal Bay Road trail from the school and city offices, where the bikers and walkers can <br />travel to the Luce Line and split off from there. He noted that it would be impossible to <br />shuttle the bikers if need be Jabbour suggested McDermott speak with school district <br />representatives. <br />Sherokee Use will be the contact person for the City of Orono. <br />Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Park Commission’s proposal for a March <br />for Parks event Staff* will present Council with a proclamation at the next Council <br />meeting. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />Planning Commission Chair Sandra Smith had no comments. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />There were no public comments <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ’S REPORT <br />(Agenda item U4 was moved to later in the agenda due to the absence of the applicant)