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r <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22,1999 <br />U <br />Park Commission Comments, Continued <br />Plan, and acquiring access to Saga Hill. McDermott stated the long -term goals of the Parks <br />Commission include establishment of a committee for a Dakota Rail Trail as well as <br />reviewing the City's subdivisions for possible inclusion of bike trails. <br />McDermott stated the residents of Navarre have expressed a desire to have a sidewalk <br />constructed along Highway 19 as well as expansion of the local neighborhood park. <br />McDermott noted that currently over 400 homes are located within one mile of the present <br />Navarre Park, and some improvements should be made to accommodate the growing number <br />of young people in the Navarre area. McDermott suggested that a consultant be hired to <br />review the present park situation in Navarre. <br />Mayor Jabbour commented that he has spoken with the owner of the Eisinger property who <br />has informed him that the owner of the Dog House was verbally told a few years ago that he <br />would have first rights to purchase the property and that the City may need to wait until a <br />decision is made by the owner of the Dog House on whether he wishes to purchase this <br />property. <br />Jabbour stated the residents in attendance at the Saturday morning meeting in Navarre <br />expressed thoughts similar to Rick Meyer's on expansion of the local park. Jabbour noted the <br />City is looking at possible acquisition of two parcels adjacent to the Dakota Rail. <br />Kelley inquired whether the City of Orono is still interested in pursuing negotiations on the <br />Eisinger property. <br />Jabbour remarked the City will continue to keep this parcel in mind, but that other possible <br />sites in Orono should be looked at in the meantime. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - LIZ HAWN, REPRESENTATIVE <br />Commissioner Hawn stated she would be available throughout tonight's meeting to answer <br />any questions the City Council may have concerning the different applications. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />James Carpenter, 4380 County Road 6, expressed concerns over the excessive speed of the <br />vehicles traveling down County Road 6, noting that the problem has increased since the road <br />has been improved. <br />Mayor Jabbour directed City Administrator Moorse to notify Police Chief Cheswick about <br />this complaint. • <br />