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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23, 1998 <br />• ( #26 - DNR Grant Application - Continued) <br />Flint noted the perception is the City is not paying for the land but indicated that the City <br />contributes by removing the land from the tax roll. He said there is no plan for a major <br />ballfield but something more like Bederwood Park. He emphasized the need for access. <br />The Saga Hill people and Council agreed that they were of the same understanding. <br />Steve Bell, West Branch Road, asked if the City will engage in negotiations with the <br />church for the easement if the land is purchased. Jabbour said the City would do so if the <br />group is behind this effort. The group supported the City's effort in approaching the <br />church. <br />Jabbour suggested the City submit a letter with the grant that follows their <br />comprehensive view of how the land is to be used. He felt it was important to establish <br />an understanding that the land would not be used in an active manner. <br />Flint moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve the City's sponsorship of the Natural and <br />Scenic Grant Application and Resolution No. 4059, subject to staff review and moving <br />forward with obtaining access through the church property. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />• ( * #21) MARCH FOR PARKS PROCLAMATION <br />Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Resolution No. 4058 proclaiming April <br />25 -26 as March for Parks Weekend. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />( #22) PARK COMMISSION APPOINTMENT <br />Jabbour reported that the appointment was opened for new applications; one new <br />application was received. <br />Flint moved, Peterson seconded; to appoint Irene Silber to the term on the Park <br />Commission expiring December 31, 1998. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />Flint suggested the remaining applications be maintained for future openings. <br />ENGINEER REPORT <br />( * #23) AWARD BID FOR PARK MOWING <br />Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to accept the bid of $18,200 from William's Lawn <br />• Service, Maple Grove, Minnesota, for park mowing for the 1998 and 1999 seasons. <br />Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />27 <br />