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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 24, 1999 APPROVAL OF MINUTES *( #3) Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 1999 Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 1999, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *( #4) Reconvened Board of Review Meeting of May 10, 1999 Sans. i ere move?, Flint seconded, to approve the minutes of the Reconvened Board of Review Meeting of May 10, 1999, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *( #5) Special Council Meeting of May 11, 1999 (Woodhill Country Club Public Hearing) Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 11, 1999 (Woodhill Country Club Public Hearing), as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Jim White stated the Tour of Parks is scheduled for June 7, at 5:00 p.m., and invited the members of the City Council to attend this event. White stated that the Parks Commission has received a $5,000 donation for Saga Hills, and that the March for Parks raised approximately $750. White noted that the March for Parks did not have an overwhelming turnout. White commented that the Parks Commission is considering construction of a half -court basketball court at the Bederwood Park. Mayor Jabbour stated that he has met with Hennepin Parks several times as well as the Cities of Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound and Spring Park regarding the Dakota Trail to Rail project. Jabbour noted that Hennepin Parks has included this trail in their comprehensive plan. Flint commented that he has received a complaint regarding the potential fire hazard that exists along the railroad tracks and the poor condition of the tracks. Mayor Jabbour stated that this track is considered to be exempt from inspections regarding the condition of the tracks. Kelley stated work needs to be completed at Hackberry Park regarding the two baseball diamonds and requested that the Public Works Director look into the situation.