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i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NIARCH 9, 1998 ( 0) MARCH FOR PARKS PROPOSAL • McDermott distributed samples of the pledge form, which will be used for this event. Park Commissioner Ilse has investigated the national program, which involves obtaining pledges for walking or biking to raise funds for parks. The event is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. of the Mound, Log Orono and Minnetrista will also be involved. The funds will be raised Park Commission is recommending the funds be used for a short court basketball at Antoine Park or for landscaping of parks. McDermott indicated that a possible matching of funds using park dedication funds was discussed as well. He asked for the Council's support and assistance with this event. He noted that remote parking with shuttles may occur to Bederwood from the school and city office areas due to limited parking at Bederwood Park. Walkers will walk from the park towards Long Lake. Bikers will bike from the park towards Minnetrista. Kelley noted there are only about 20 parking spaces at Bederwood. Jabbour commented that the area by McCulley Road could be used as an alternate site. Gappa felt that site would be too muddy. Flint said he supported the activity but was also concerned with parking. Kelley suggested the option of using the Orono School's parking lot, and using the Old Crystal Bay Road trail from the school and city offices, where the bikers and walkers can • travel to the Luce Line and split off from there. He noted that it would be impossible to shuttle the bikers if need be. Jabbour suggested McDermott speak with school district representatives. Sherokee Ilse will be the contact person for the City of Orono. Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Park Commission's proposal for a March for Parks event. Staff will present Council with a proclamation at the next Council meeting. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Planning Commission Chair Sandra Smith had no comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Agenda item #4 was moved to later in the agenda due to the absence of the applicant.)