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W ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 26, 1999 40 (#4, Minutes of April 12, 1999, continued) Sansevere moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 12, 1999, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. "( #5) TOWNLINE ROAD INFORMATIONAL MEETING OF APRIL 12, 1999 Sansevere moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Townline Road Informational meeting of April 12, 1999, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS McDermott stated that he has met with the City's park planning consultant at Navarre Park and the consultant will be submitting preliminary proposals for redesigning /upgrading the park and the parking lot located across the street. McDermott commented that he and Mr. Meyers have attended a meeting for the Dakota Rail to Trail and would like to schedule a meeting with Council Member Flint and Mayor Jabbour to discuss this issue. Mayor Jabbour commented he would be in favor of a joint meeting to discuss the direction the City would like this committee to take on this project. Jabbour noted that the City would like to acquire more land in Navarre to add to the existing park system in that.community. • Mayor Jabbour stated that the Fairview Covenant Church has delayed a decision on the access to Saga Hill until after the Easter Holiday, but that the City hopes to have a final decision from the church on this issue by the end of the month. McDermott stated the Parks Commission will be looking at the access and what they would like to see happen with the access and the park. Kelley inquired what steps have been taken regarding the Seven Nations Natural Area Park. McDermott stated that cleanup of the site has been started, the buckthorn has been removed, and Bonestroo has commenced work on a preliminary design of the parking lot. The Parks Commission would like to have the trails laid out and mowed this year, with a limited amount of landscaping being planted this year. McDermott reminded the City Council members of the March for Parks event scheduled for this Sunday, May 2, 1999, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., and encouraged the members of the City Council and general public to attend this fine event. Kelley inquired what plans the Parks Commission had regarding the bike trail along Old Crystal Bay Road. McDermott stated they would like to see the trail straightened out in front of the Thompson property. Gappa noted that the City is asking for a ten foot trail easement. Kelley recommended that the urban curb be taken out if the trail is relocated. • Page 2