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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 1999 0 ( #17) Dickey Park Plans Flint commented that he likes the proposed name change for this park. Motion by Flint, second by Jabbour, to approve renaming of Dickey Park to Seven Nations Natural Area. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #18) SCHEDULE "FRIENDS OF THE PARK" AWARD McDermott stated the Parks Commission has nominated two groups for receipt of the annual Friends of the Park Award, with the students of the Lake Minnetonka Environmental School and Antoine Park Citizens Group being nominated for their input. Mayor Jabbour questioned whether the City should hand out this award on a yearly basis. Sansevere noted that the award is to recognize people who have contributed to the good of the community. Flint stated in his view the award creates better public awareness of the parks. McDermott suggested that the City could just recognize the Adopt -A -Park volunteers this year • with a certificate of appreciation and a reception in their honor. Motion by Flint, second by Peterson, to honor the Adopt -A -Park volunteers at the April 26 City Council meeting and to waive the Friends of the Park Award for 1998. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. McDermott inquired whether the City Council would be interested in acquiring any excess land along the newly proposed Highway 12 for use as trails, scenic views, or small park areas. Flint noted that Orono's trails tend to stop at the Long Lake border and that perhaps they should be approached about trail hookup. Flint suggested that a representative from the Parks Commission attend the next Highway 12 Design Review Committee meeting to discuss this issue. McDermott stated the Parks Commission would like to obtain a study for the Navarre Park. Gappa commented he will obtain a proposal from Shardlow and present it at the next City Council meeting. 0 16